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Newspaper

The Winthrop Review

Location

Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1920

Page

2

Big Church Lawn Party Draws Large Crowd on Aug 21

The St. John church lawn party attracted strong turnout at a meeting last Wednesday. Ticket sales ran to about 1400 and another order may be needed. Concessions include a Punch and Judy show, candy, rides, and novelties. Dancing will be led by G K of Winthrop Council K and Papa orchestra. Numerous committee lists are provided, including general and concessions teams. The Harseys return from a two week Maine vacation with Mrs Tallman.

St. John of the Timothy J. Sullivan John L. Kelley Daniel J. Honan G. K Winthrop Council K Council Papa Park Albion Pease Mra. B. J. A‘hearn Mina Mary Murray Jane Katherine Isabell Florence MacKinnon Geneva Diggin Mary A. Sullivan Susie Hassan Elizabeth Hassan John Lane, Jr Albert Welch Edward Sullivan Wm. Hart Wm. Harber L. Lavois Nellie Davy Joseph Kelley Anna Butler John Cotter Gillen Gertrude Manning Roza Corinha Mary A’hearn Mary Lane Lillian Barry Alice Barry Catherine Pike Mary Norris Adelaide Robicheau Anna Fulham Gertrude White Margaret Sullivan Nellie Buckley Lillian Robicheau Eleanor Abely Mary Abely Lena Harvey Howard Shattuck Highland Table J. Henry Flynn Fred Murphy D. F. Callahan J. J. Dervin F. Fopiano Donald J. Honan E. P. Barrett Mary Dervin Mary Honan Robert Bridgett Edwina Rea Helen Dervin Smith Lappen Miss L. Golden John H. Griffin John J. Kelley Timothy J. Mahoney Joseph F. Kelley John A. Hogan Frank W. Hallam Francis Hickey Frank Lynch Thomas Fisher John Scanlon Joseph McKeon Timothy Donovan John J. Halligan Edward L. Sullivan M. J. Grimes T. J. Sullivan Norman Horrigan James Dunn Fred J. Murphy Irvin Furlong Henry Lappen Francis Cyr Andrew Porter Redeste Ai Jaaphi Fork Banks Boston Harbor Fort Andrews Fort Banks Jacob Frank Mra Pierre Zwick Zara Whitman Rachel Frank Benjamin Warfield Colonel Webber George Lull Lida Cooper Philadelphia William D. Patterson Winthrop James F. Howell Fort Warren Harry BE. Wright Charles BE. Cowan T. Marsh Bridge

The Progress Shoe Repairing Shop Ad For Antiques

The Boston Antique Shop offers high cash for old pine oak or maple furniture and hammered silver items. They seek secretaries desks mirrors four post beds and curios stamps coins ship models portraits and other old pieces. Call for list and description. Will call anywhere in New England. 56 Pemberton Square Boston Mass.

New England Boston Pemberton Square Mass

Legion Frolic Boxing At Legion Field Day

Comrade Ben De Berry of the 156th leads a series of four bouts at Legion Field Day to honor Theodore Roosevelt's boxing spirit. The event promises exciting moments as fighters display manly art and compete under the Legion banner.

Theo. Roosevelt Legion Field Day Ben de Berry

Legion Frolic Promises Boxing Card For Winthrop

Clever artists to go with the roped arena. On his list are Kid Seigal champion of the 82nd Division Pony Langford descendant of Sam Langford in heritor of his cleverness and Charlie Kid MacKenzie 125 lb champion of the old 6th Mass Inf all from Winthrop plus four others. Bouts start at 7 pm with stands gleaming red tags costing a dollar. Legion Post hosts the event.

Kid” Seigal Pony” Langford Sam Langford Mass Charlie Kid” MacKenzie Winthrop

Death of Mrs. Edith Lazelle in Springfield Illinois

Mrs. Edith Lazelle died after a brief illness in Springfield Illinois on August 6. A New England native, she lived in Winthrop for many years active in church and clubs. Survived by her mother Eunice Brown and daughters Rena and Abigail. The Winthrop home was at Shirley and Tewksbury streets.

Edith Lazelle Springfield Abigail Winthrop Shirley and Tewksbury Sts

Miss Thornhill Visited by Aunt in Winthrop

Miss Adelaide Alice Thornhill is a guest of her aunt Mrs H J Wood ward at 59 Quincy Avenue in Winthrop where Winthrop High lands.

Adelaide Alice Thornhill H. J. Woodward Quincy Av Winthrop Highlands

Little Collette and Father Christmas staged at Fulham Casino

Thursday afternoon saw the debut of Little Collette and Father Christmas in Fulham at the Casino a remodeled barn. Mims Doris Boos directed the show which drew over 76 attendees and raised funds for a World War memorial tablet. The cast included Babe Fulham Edna Muldoon Marion Phipps Alice Donovan Jeanne Ballou and others with Mr John Fulham as head waiter. After the performance there was dancing and a large gift collection listed for the memorial fund and various local organizations.

Babe Fulham Edna Muldoon Marion Phipps Alice Donovan Jeanne Ballou Gladys Ballou Doris Regan Gracie Lowell John Fulham

First Lifeboat From 1802 Still Exists in Yorkshire

The first lifeboat ever made, built in 1802 to save mariners in storms, still survives in Yorkshire. A poor shipwright conceived the design and Parliament granted him a 6000 dollar reward.

Yorkshire

Swan Song Phrase Explained as Final Works

An old superstition links the swan’s song to death, giving rise to the term swan song for a last poem or musical work by a composer before death. The phrase extended to a politician’s final speech before fading from power.

Marion Harris Stars in Modern Blues Doctor Records

Marion Harris debuts exclusive Columbia records with the blues cure lineup including Left All Alone Again Blues and The St. Louis Blues. Al Jolson sings In Sweet September while Ted Lewis leads his Jazz Band on Somehow. Purchases urged at local shops.

al Jolson Ted Lewis Marion Harris Columbia St. Louis Frank Crumit Columbia Records Morrison al Does Winthrop Music Shops Somerset Av Center Washington Av Beach

Winthrop Voter Registration Sessions Listed

Town of Winthrop schedules registration for voters in four precincts at local schools and town facilities. Precinct 1 at Town Hall July 29 1920 730 to 9 P M Precinct 2 High School Pauline street August 2 1920 730 to 9 P M Precinct 3 Shirley Street School August 6 1920 730 to 9 P M Precinct 4 Temporary School Building Summit Avenue August 10 1920 730 to 9 P M

Town Hall Pauline St Shirley St Summit Ay

Registration notice for naturalized citizen voters

All precincts hold town hall sessions on specified August dates in 1920 for voter registration. Naturalized citizens must present naturalization papers for examination before registration. Officials include Albert B. Dunham chairman GHO Harris Edward F Sullivan Preston B Churchill clerk. Winthrop July 14 1920.

Albert B. Dunham GHO

John J. Martin candidate for Governor's Council

Boston-born John J. Martin, a real estate operator and former president of the Exchange Trust Company, announces candidacy for Governor's Council. He has held roles in the Massachusetts Real Estate Exchange, the Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, and the Boston Budget Commission, advocating better housing and tax policies benefiting taxpayers. Legion Frolic, Sept. 4.

John J. Martin Boston Exchange Trust Company Massachusetts Real Estate Exchange Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce Boston Budget Commission Massachusetts Tax Association Legion Frolic

Advertising blurbs for shoes groceries fans and house goods

Local ads promote durable scout shoes from Lang the Shoeman and a Drew's Market meat and groceries line. A. J. Pilling offers hot weather goods and electric fans, with G. H. fans at the Electric Shop 84 Woodside Ave. The household size is praised for hot days and a papering service is offered by the Review office.

Lang Drew A. J. Pilling G. H Woodside Av

Also Mentioned on This Page

Harold Hersey Mr. Hersey C. RB. Tallman Richmond Maine Ford the Progress Shoe Repairing Shop Pauline Street Legion Post Elizabeth Lazelle Little Collette Father Christmas Mra, Radell Orlando Ay Mabelle H. Radell Special Aid Society Mabelle Furber Louis A. Radell Quest & Question Club Lilian B. Hess Winthrop Daughters of Maine Frank Hatfield Winthrop Lodge of Elks Leslie Griffin Winthrop For War Vet Assa 10.00 Winthrop Woman's Res Corps Winthrop Win American Legion Post Maud Hallam Dorothy Delano Ross Knights of Columbus Hockomock Club Chas Bradbury Sarah Sproule Anetta Shaw Hatch Fred Drew Ralph Russell Koda Club Annie Donovan Louis M Daniel Buckley Frances BE. Smarty Felicity Club Naci Rema Club yPalham Spanish War Veterans’ Association Austin E.maccormack, Jr B. J. Ahearn Russell Cone Fredri. K. Wells Jessie 8 Hotainen Notary Crest Avenue Highlands Station Win Hes Blues” Doctor THE Board OF Registrars OF Summit Ave Wintthrop Jeremiah Green & Sons Highland Ave Smith Bros Main St Frank A. Thomas Beal ST Buchanan Street Lampasona Jefferson ST Opp Winthrop Center Theatre the Electric Shop Woodside Avenue Edison Lamp Winthrop Visiting Nurse Association and Board of Health J. Glass Shirley Street Winthrop Beach Winthrop Painting Co Kalsominers C. Flexman Waveway Ave Winthrop, Mass H. N. Bangs & Son Tel Winthrop Street
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