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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1925
Page
4
Public notice indicates the publication is issued weekly on Saturdays and entered as second class matter at the Boston post office. George H. Russell serves as publisher and is a member of the Board of Trade.
The notice requires both old and new addresses for a change of address and states one week's notice. Advertisements must be in by Wednesday afternoon to run the same week. Communications should include the sender's name as a good faith guarantee, not for publication. Winthrop news or items of interest from Winthrop residents are welcomed.
A reader argues that William Jennings Bryan, famed pacifist and political figure, belongs in Arlington less as a military hero than as a controversial noncombatant, amid broader chatter about proprieties. The column shifts to telephone rates, service quality, and admiration for U S telecom progress, praising American efficiency and operators.
A reflective dialogue on modern life comparing children with earlier generations, noting overindulgence in toys and Technology. It discusses education, potential wars, traffic and car ownership, and ends favoring a pay as you go ethic plus a Scout Camp question.
Police seek John A. Oliphant 26 of 17 Cutler Street missing since last June. Mrs Oliphant, mother of five, begs for news as the family waits for word and cannot understand his absence. No cause given for his disappearance is known.
Church notices list Rev. Martin E. Van deMark as pastor with 9:30 Sunday School Morning worship at 10:45 Sermon 12:10 Intermediate classes 12:10 Men's Class 5:30 Junior Christian Endeavor 6:15 Seniors 7:30 Evening worship Sermon remains unspecified.
Rev William J Day leads morning worship at 10 30 Bible school at 12 00 and Christian Endeavor at 6 15 Evening worship at 7 30 with church prayer meeting Friday at 7 45 on Hermon Street.
Point Shirley church advertises a Sunday 11 AM church school with classes for all and a 7 30 PM Sunday evening preaching service. It emphasizes a community church welcomes all who seek fellowship.
Rev. Herbert L. Buzzell presides at 10 45 A M service with Sunday school at noon The Men s Bible Class is held Rev Leonard Cushman serves as superintendent Mrs Maude Paradis Lane is organist and Miss Ethel Dyffryn is soloist 730 P M R W Savage Guild meets
The church at 165 Winthrop Street lists Sunday services at 10 45 A M and 7 30 P M. Sunday school for pupils under 20 meets at 10 45 A M. A testimonial meeting is held Wednesday at 8 P M. A free reading room operates daily 2 to 6 P M except Sundays and holidays.
Corner of Buchanan and Bowdenists announces 8:00 A M Holy Communion and 10:45 A M morning service with sermon by Rector Raphd M Harper and organist Eugene P Whittier.
Temple Tiffereth Israel in Shirley street Winthrop holds daily services at 7 a m with a special Friday sunset service and Saturday mornings at 8 a m as part of its weekly schedule.
Rev E Roy Myers to fill pulpit Sunday August 2 at 10 30 A M sermon 12 M Sunday School 7 30 P M Evening worship at Metcalf Square First Church of Winthrop Methodist Episcopal announces services led by Rev C Oscar Ford D D pastor with Myers filling pulpit on the date and times listed.
The church at Winthrop Street under Rev John T O'Brien lists masses at 7 830 1015 and 1130 daily 6 and 7 am first Fridays 530 and 730 Holy Hour 745 to 846 Sunday School after the 830 mass Beginning July 5 mass will be at Point Shirley Chapel at 815.
Mrs. W. E. B. Stetson of Hale ay Point Shirley is hospitalized at Community Hospital after being taken there by a police ambulance last Sunday.
Inez Hanly Perkinson, died July 24 at Mercy Hospital Denver Colorado, was buried last Saturday in the family lot at Winthrop Cemetery. Services at home conducted by Rev Baptist M Harper of St Johns Episcopal Church. Pallbearers were former schoolmates Russell Belcher Fred Egan Harold Mooney Chester Jordan John Burke and Jack Howard. She was daughter of William H Hanly and his wife of 203 Woodside Road and had pursued stage work on the American coast before her illness. Survived by her parents her son William Railton her husband and three sisters.
Last Tuesday marked a busy day in East Boston Court with Judge Charles J. Brown presiding in the first session. Whist parties continue each Monday evening at Ellis Hall, drawing large crowds for valuable prizes while Mrs. Wm. J. McCullough of Woodsider Place is reported quite sick at home.
A full grown pygmy elephant about 3 feet 8 inches tall arrives in London from the Congo. It hails from the same African region where pygmy men and large herbivores like hippos and buffaloes exist.
Death notice: George T. Fales, age 74, of 75 Summit Avenue Winthrop, died July 29. Funeral conducted from residence 147 Winthrop Street August 1 officiated by Rev Healy of Boston. Interment in Winthrop. Funeral by Charles R Bennison and Mrs Bennison Undertakers.
Governor Winthrop recorded probably the first Boston burial on February 18, 1630 Captain Welder described as a hopeful young gentleman and experienced soldier died in Charlestown of consumption and was buried at Boston with a military funeral.
Quotation attributed to Benjamin Franklin discusses virtue and happiness as interlinked mother and daughter. It reflects a moral reflection on lineage and personal character.
A see-saw invented by an Eastern man can be adjusted to any height and used by children of all ages. The device promises universal accessibility and simple operation for varying user sizes.
The Hanly family expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for flowers and sympathy after the loss of their daughter Inez Hanly Perkinson. Signed by Mr and Mrs. Wm. H. Hanly and family of 203 Woodside Avenue.
John E Bennett husband of Ellen J Bennett died at his home 210 Somerset Ave Tuesday August 4 after a long residence in the area and retirement from business. Funeral mass was held Wednesday morning at St John the Evangelist Church with Miss Maude Murray as soloist and prayer at 9. Interment followed at Holy Cross Cemetery Malden. He is survived by his wife and three daughters.
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