Stars of Summer Night studied by Rangers on August 17
The Rangers met at 9 p.m. at Mrs. Grace E. Burns home 28 Lincoln St to view an explanation of the solar system given by Miss Minnie H. Floyd. She described planets stars constellations and identified Arcturus Vega Deneb Antares Altair Capella and Aldebaran. The next meeting Sept 7 will be a trip to the Waltham Field Station led by Mrs. Burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rangers
Grace E. Burns
Lincoln St
Minnie H. Floyd
Miss Floyd
Arctanis
Bortes
Vega
Lyra
Denet
Cygnus
Antares
Scorpius
Altair
Aquila
Capella
Amiga
Aldebaran
Taurus
Waltham Field Station
Meat moves average pound 1,000 miles from producer to consumer
The report notes meat travels about 1,000 miles from producer to consumer, highlighting extensive distribution networks and potential implications for freshness and cost across regions.
Theatre Manager Promoted to District Post in Snider Theatres
Mr Irving Alexander, longtime Winthrop theatre manager, is named district manager for all Snider theatres in Massachusetts including Ware Palmer Dedham and Winthrop. Andrew J Reagan Jr of East Boston becomes Winthrop Theatre manager, a young appointee from Winthrop High School who has served as an usher at the theatre. Reagan assumes duties this Monday.
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Ralph E. Snider
R. E. Snider Theatrical Enterprises
Irving Alexander
Winthrop Theatre
Snider Theatres
Massachusetts
Ware
Palmer
Dedham
Winthrop
Alexander
Snider
Andrew J. Reagan
Reagan
Boston
Hutchinson St
Winthrop High School
Sewage System Bill Advances for Deer Island Project
Legislation allocates 10 million dollars to finish the double track sewer link from Charles River to Deer Island. Federal aid expected to cover at least 45 percent. Proponents credit Winthrop’s Roy W. Pigeon and Joseph L. Whiton for pushing the bill. Plans include chemical plants at Deer Island outlet and Boston main outlet to improve Boston Bay shores and bathing waters.
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Deer Island
Charles River
Winthrop
Roy W. Pigeon
Joseph L. Whiton
Quincy
North Metropolitan
Boston Main
Boston Bay
Tomato Case Reaches Supreme Court Over Fruit or Vegetable
In 1893 the Supreme Court considered if the tomato is a fruit or vegetable. The court ruled that in common usage and tariff law the tomato is a vegetable, though botanists still classify it as a fruit.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Highest Court of the Land
Plebiscite Considered on Winthrop Branch Takeover
The Board of Selectmen is weighing a plebiscite on Boston Elevated taking over the Winthrop branch of the Boston Revere Beach and Lynn railroad. Legislation would permit the move, pending approvals from the Metropolitan Transit District, the Department of Public Utilities, stockholders and trustees, a federal court, and Winthrop town.
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Board of Selectmen
Boston Elevated Railway
Winthrop
Elevated
Metropolitan Transit District
Department of Public Utilities
Boston Elevated Company
Boston, Revere Beach & Ivynn Railroad
Transportation Committee
Vigita
Tennis Tourney Finals on Sunday
The Board of Park Commissioners announces the Park Department Tennis Tournament finals at Ingleside Park courts on Sunday August 27 at 1 30 p m. Tennis Supervisor Carl R Wheeler directs the event now in its climactic third week with Men's Singles Girl's Singles and Men's Doubles. Extra bleachers have been erected to seat a large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Park Commissioners
Park Department
Ingleside Park Courts
Carl R. Wheeler
Eighth Annual Flower Show Set for Sept 8 and 9
The Garden Club of the Winthrop Woman's Club announces its Eighth Annual Flower Show with classes for Specimen Blooms, Arrangements, Junior Divisions, and special exhibits. Open to Winthrop residents. entries accepted Thursday evening and Friday morning with limits of two per class. Professional judges will award prizes. exhibitors are responsible for their property.
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Garden Club
Winthrop Woman's Club
Ellis’ Hall
Children Present Annual Play At Winthrop Field
Last Thursday afternoon Miller Field hosted the Winthrop Playgrounds annual play and exhibition titled The Man In The Moon a fantasy about dolls awakening after owners sleep. Key performers included Anna Tabor Barbara Swartz Beatrice Cataldo Jean Evitts Nancy Evitts and Marilyn Doherty with supporting youths listed for Soldier Drill and Dutch Waltz segments.
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Miller Field
Winthrop Playgrounds
Anna Tabor
Barbara Swartz
Beatrice Cataldo
Jean
Nancy Evitts
Marilyn Doherty
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C& Grew
Fudge and
Penache
Ham’s Winthrop
Beach
OCE
Highlands
Estelle’s Lobster Inn
Main St
Winthrop Bridge
Roy Pigeon
Bill
Barre
Moody Monument CO
H. P. Moody
Somerset Ave
Ocean
Yeare
Boardman Street
Orient Heights
E. B
R. & S. Antique Gift Shop
Shirley Street
Man In the Moon
Joseph Cyarelli
Kenneth Belcher
Jack Blais
Jackie Kirby
Beverly Gargan
Jean Tompson
Lorraine Doucette
Lorraine Lockyer
Shirley ST
Wave Way Ave
R. Bucks
Somerset Avenue Ocean
Lewis
Lewis’ Hotel and Cafe
TEL
Revere
Boulevard
Boulevard Theatre
Mrs. Lewis
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