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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1920
Page
4
The Winthrop Review announces its establishment in January 1918 with Boston office details at 147 Oliver Street and Fort Hill telephone contact. George H. Russell serves as editor and publisher as subscriptions listed at two dollars per year.
A public notice dated Saturday August 14 1920 announces a change of address. The text indicates a requirement for written comment and includes references to a sender and publication guarantees of good faith. The communication appears filed at the Boston office.
A public notice urges readers to submit news and advertisements early each week to ensure printing. It emphasizes not waiting until the last minute and encourages prompt action.
Rates for all classified advertisements in this paper are now 50 cents. Send by Thursday night with fee to Winthrop Review Winthrop Mass to insure insertion.
Obituary note from the Boston American praises Melvin C. Adams as the central cheerful figure of his community. His generosity aided Dartmouth graduates and his loss leaves a void in the lives of old grads and friends who recall his infectious smile.
The Winthrop Fire Department received commendations from the town’s Board of Fire Engineers Warren H Belcher Fred G Smith and Fred J Murphy for their prompt efficient handling of the Highlands ice plant fire at 1 AM on Saturday July 31 1920 The letter of appreciation was posted at Pauline and Shirley streets fire houses and cites citizen praise for the department’s conscientious efforts in the town’s interest.
Joe Harry Hartley marked his 72nd birthday at his Egypt area home on Saturday. Neighbors contributed bouquets for table decor. Thomas W. Lawson sent congratulations. Guests included several Scituate G A R Post 31 members Milton G Litchfield C H Nott and George B Litchfield, among Scituate’s oldest inhabitants.
The obituary notes Mr. Hartley’s family assistances at a social event with his wife and daughters. Granddaughter Rowena Hartley performed vocal numbers while the deceased, known as Joe to old residents, led a life tied to Bowdoin Street. The Review extends congratulations to Harry Hartley of the Boston Globe.
Col Melvin O Adams president of the Boston Revere Beach and Lynn railroad died suddenly at his home 36 Beacon street Monday night He was 69 a Republican and had led the Narrow Gauge railroad since 1891 He was Dartmouth graduate 1871 taught school in Fitchburg studied law admitted to Suffolk bar 1876 served as assistant district attorney for Suffolk county ten years He was US district attorney under Roosevelt until 1906 and held a military staff appointment He married Mary Colomy of Fitchburg Jan 20 1874 and is survived by a son Karl The funeral was at Kings Chapel Ashburnham and a committal service followed at Old Burying Ground.
Daily services at 7 a m. Special services Friday at sunset. Every Saturday steam
Rev. William J. Day, pastor of First Baptist Church Hermon 81 near Ingalls Station, will take vacation starting Monday Aug 16. The church remains open with guest preachers on Sundays August 22 Frederick M Gardner August 29 Howard Hudson September 6 Charles Eaton September 12 Evangelist Al Saunders. Day and wife planned to stay at their New York home near Albany with Day supplying Averill Park Baptist Church the last two Sundays in August.
The First Church of Winthrop Metcalf Square announces Sunday services at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m. Rev Chas Tilton, former pastor, will preach at the Methodist Episcopal Church. Prayer meeting led by Arthur L Baker on Friday August 13 at 8 o'clock, with Thomas Hollingsworth leading Friday August 20.
Rev. John H. Griffin pastor on Winthrop Street and Rev. John J. O'Brien assistant conduct mass at 7 8 30 10 15 and 11 30 with children urged to attend 8 30 Sunday School follows daily masses at 6 45 and 7 15 AM
Union Church of Christ at Point Shirley corner Pebble Way and Shirley Street lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. and church service at 11 a.m with Rev. Louis Hudson as pastor.
Mrs. John H. Thomas widow of John H. Thomas of Rockport Me died after a long illness. She lived in Rockport for years and visited Winthrop annually with her son Ernest Thomas. She was active in the Fred A. Norwood Corps Camden Harbor Light Chapter O E S and the Maiden Cliff Rebekah Lodge. Funeral services were held at the late residence with Rev B W Russell officiating. Interment was at Mountain Street Cemetery Camden. Ernest Thomas learned of her passing after a long day trip from Camden.
Moonlight sail from Pleasant Park Yacht Club on Wednesday evening August 25 1920 promises a pleasant entertainment with a motion picture show after returning from the cruise. Boats depart 7 30 p m sharp from the club house floats and tickets cost 50 cents for adults 25 cents for children. The Lubfried machine has approval from the Massachusetts Board of Fire Under Mars.
First Church of Christ Scientist announces Sunday services at 10 45 with lesson subject Soul. Sunday School for under 20. Wednesday testimonial meeting at 8 PM. Free public reading room at 216 Winthrop st open daily 2 to 5 except Sundays and holidays and Saturday evenings 7 to 9 for Christian Science literature sale.
St John’s Episcopal Church at the corner of Buchanan and Bowden announces Holy Communion at 8:00 a.m. and morning service with sermon by Rector Ralph M. Harper at 10:30 a.m. Organist and choirmaster Eugene P. Whittier directs music. You are welcome to all services.
The First Unitarian Church will close after Sunday July 4 and reopen on Sunday September 12 marking a summer closure for the church community.
Union Congregational Church on Tewksbury Street presents morning service at 10 45 conducted by Rev Ralph J Haughton with soloist Mrs Marvin plus evening service at 7 30. Wednesday prayer and praise at 7 45. Church school and men’s class closed during July and August.
The Harding-Coolidge outing will be held next Wednesday August 18 at Norumbega Park Auburndale under Massachusetts Republican Clubs. Entertainment runs 1 to 3 with speaking from 3 for at least two hours. Edward G Richardson Deputy Income Tax Department of Groveray is on a three weeks vacation in Woodstock Vermont with Mrs Richardson accompanying him.
A Winthrop letter urges active participation in the registration drive with multiple precincts posting gains as more women, including naturalized wives, join in. It notes afternoon and evening sessions at Town Hall on August 12 16 and 20 and calls readers to recruit five more supporters.
John E. Gilman former Commander-in-Chief of the G A R is spending a few weeks at Gloucester with his son and will be visiting local friends during the stay.
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