Nipper Winner In Local Yacht Races
In a fluky Boston harbor wind, Leslie Rawding’s Nipper captured the 18-foot championship series race by 13 minutes, beating a becalmed fleet under Fort Strong. Andy Aicardi’s Bambino rose from near last to overtake the naval crowd. other class victors included Merlin, Blitzen, Hustler Hopset, Corsair, and Geraldine in Cottage Park events. The event featured frantic wind-hunting, shifting breezes, and a lively scramble along inside and outside courses as Dorden II led the pack to Sculpin’s ledge before the page ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Rawding
Nipper
Fort Strong
Boston Harbor
A. Park
Winthrop
Oeer
Wood ‘Island
Andy Aicardi
Boston
Billy Cohan
Marblehead
Cottage Park
Geraldine
Zephyr
Committee Meets On Unemployment In Winthrop
A Winthrop Committee on Unemployment meeting led by Chairman Churchill discussed plans for winter funding and urged early action to shore up a depleted treasury. Churchill's resignation was deferred, with he to retain chair until the next meeting for nominating committee action. About 15 or 26 members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Committee
Selectmen's
Churchill
Elmer’ E. Dawson
John J. Murray
Gordon G. Fullerton
Wm. C. Ham
Winfield
Kendrick
Metcalf Square Traffic Problem In City District
With the new Post Office at Pauline and Hermon streets a traffic hazard and blind corner arise at Metcalf square. Drivers face increased risk as motorists approach from Pauline Street, and prior to construction there were several accidents suggesting the danger is serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline and
Hermon Streets
Pauline Street
Metcalf Square
Dedication Planned for New Post Office Building
Winthrop prepares September 24 program for the new post office with a two part ceremony. Officials invited include state national and post office leaders. a parade accompanies the guests and a reception and dinner follow at the Winthrop Arms Hotel. public invited to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Tucker
Tucker
Board of Trade
Winthrop Arms
Smoked Glass Urged For Eclipse Viewing By Experts
Harvard Observatory and Massachusetts Eye and Ear doctors warn of eclipse blindness from viewing without protection. Using smoked glass or darkened film is advised to reduce eye damage. field glasses and telescopes increase risk without eye protection. Also notes visitors in Franconia, New Hampshire and Tileston road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard College Observatory
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Marjorie Bissell
Howard C. Bissell
Bartlett Road
Franconia
New Hampshire
Plummer Man Injured In Plank Slip At Reid's Boat Yard
Henry Soper of Plummer avenue suffered a two inch gash above the left eye and multiple bruises after a plank slipped as he stood beside a lighthouse boat being built at Reid's Boat Yard on Monday afternoon. He was treated at Winthrop City Hospital by Dr Johnson and is expected to miss work for a week. It is his first time off due to injury in 45 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Soper
Plummer Avenue
Reid
Winthrop City Hospital
Johnson
Soper
Planning Flower Show for Sept 12
The Winthrop Garden Club launches its first annual exhibit at the Deane Winthrop Barn on Monday September 12 from 2 to 7 30 p m with a nominal admission. Nonprofessionals in Winthrop may enter flowers grown locally. Entries must be at the Barn by 10 30 a m. judging by three officials and public voting will award a special prize for the top exhibit with twelve classes listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Garden Club
Deane Winthrop Barn
Winthrop
Bridge Party at Winthrop Golf Club Clubhouse
A bridge party will be held at the Winthrop Golf Club clubhouse on Saturday afternoon August 27 at 2 o'clock. The chairman is Mrs Lewis Leitch, assisted by committee members Miss Katherine Murray Mrs John A Smith Mrs Lawrence B Burgher Mrs A H Waldo and Mrs Harold Gilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Golf Club
le “Ciatrician
Lewis
S. ‘Leitch
Katherine Murray
John A. Smith
Lawrence B. Burgher
A.-H. Waldo
Harold Gilson
Obituary for Charles F. Todd of Stoneham Globe composing
Charles F. Todd died Sunday at his home 567 Main Street Stoneham after 25 years in the Globe composing room He was born in Boston and had been ill since last March A member of the Winthrop Council K of C and the Boston Typographical Union He is survived by his wife Elvira two daughters Rosa Marie and Gertrude Louise two brothers George and Walter and a sister Ethel Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday a requiem mass at St Patrick's Church and burial in Winthrop Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Todd
Globe
Yoomp
Main Street
Stoneham
IHN
Mr. Todd
Boston
Winthrop Council
K._of _C
Boston :‘Hypographical Union
Elvira Todd
Rosa Marie ‘Todd
Gertrude
Louise ~Todd
George
Walter
Post
Ethel Todd
South Acton
St. Patrick’s—Church
Winthrop Cemetery
Bridge Whist for St Marys Chapel Aid at Point Shirley Yacht Club
A bridge whist party in aid of St Marys Chapel at Point Shirley is set for Monday evening August 29 at 8 o clock at the Point Shirley Yacht Club. Beach Section ladies invite all to join for a pleasant evening. organizers include Mrs Shea Mrs Egan Mrs Fitzgerald Miss Cullen. Many attendees from the Artists Balls at Derdane Town are listed along with local residents.
Playground Day at Ingleside Park Draws 350 Youths
On Wednesday afternoon over 350 boys and girls took part in Playground Day at Ingleside Park. The event featured races and games across midget to senior divisions with prizes for winners and special medals for all attendees. Milk and ice cream were provided by local sponsors, and future sweatshirts will be awarded to baseball team champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingleside Park
Washington
Winthrop Post
American Legion
Floyd Milk Company
Winthrop Town
Carl Wheeler
Park Department
Annual Outing of Emblem Club No 15 at Winthrop Inn
The Winthrop Emblem Club No. 15 held its annual outing with 75 members using a large bus and cars to Hampstead New Hampshire’s Winthrop Inn hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Wm Clarke. Activities included bridge and whist prizes, an Oyster Pond swim meet, various races, and a dinner with husbands joining later. Club President Agnes LaFayette welcomed guests and the event was deemed a grand success with funds benefiting charitable work. Mary B Smythe notes the club supports Winthrop Community Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Washington Avenue
Winthrop Emblem Club No. 15
Wm. H. Smythe
Supreme Emblem Clubs of America
Winthrop Inn
Hampstead
N. H
Wm. Clarke
Agnes LaFayette
Ed. Bethel
Walker
Detroit
Mich
G. Gillis
Revere
Ruth Fenlon
Thos. Flynn
J. Dunn
M Streeter
H. Melanson
Ratigan
Angle Pond
Ha LeCain
Ed. Dearing
Mildred Howard
J. Thompson
Hack
Agnes Jones
H. Gillis
Hannaford
Nolan
Florida
Michigan
Haverhill
Boston
Everett
Watertown
Fkmblem
W. H. Smythe
Winthrop Emblem Club
Emblem Club
Winthrop Community Hospital
Mary B. Smythe
Melrose To Play Here Saturday
Melrose faces Melrose City Club in a Suburban League game at Ingleside Park on Saturday. The two teams have tied both prior meetings, 6-6 at Winthrop with Eddie Parsons homering to force the draw, and 2-2 at Melrose. The match carries significance for both squads as a key point in the season. The Feetrace team features former high school players coached by Harold Poole, Melrose high’s current coach, and stars Jerry ONeil, a standout in baseball, football and hockey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melrose City Club
Ingleside Park
Winthrop
Eddie” Parsons
Melrose
Harold Poole
Melrose High
Winthrop High
Jerry O'Neil
Melrose —High
Police Capture Three In Chase In East Boston
East Boston youths were seized in Winthrop after a dramatic chase. Police fired 10 shots. one boy jumped into Belle Isle Inlet but was dragged to safety. The trio, attempting to break into Fred's Canteen on Main Street, faced East Boston District Court charged with breaking and entering. They pleaded not guilty and were held for a hearing next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thee East Boston
Winthrop
Belle-islé Inlet
Fred
Main Street
William G. Wells
Roy Coffin
Raymond Butler
Dumas
State Constabulary
Boston
East Boston District Court
Motoring in Maine Party Plans Bar Harbor Trips
Mr and Mrs Chas N Johnson and daughter Lucy formerly of Winthrop now Ashmont drive with John Allen of 29 Elmwood avenue on extended vacation to East Sullivan Me to stay at Mrs Allen s summer home They plan day trips to Bar Harbor area and Cadillac Mountain and Mrs Allen will host a bridge party Wednesday evening with friends expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
N. Johnson
Lucy
Winthrop
Ashmont
John Allen
Elmwood Avenue
East Sullivan
Allen
Cadillac Mt
Bar Harbor
Prize Awards Feature Carnival Progress at Winthrop Carnival
A town hall meeting reveals plans for Winthrop’s upcoming Commun ity Hospital Carnival with a goal of a record turnout. Major prizes include an automobile and an electric refrigerator, with a radio likely as a third prize. five leading merchants and five organizations have been contacted for more gifts. Tickets cost 10 cents, 3 for 26 cents, or 12 for $1, and a parade with bands and drum corps is planned for September 10 with cash prizes. Purple Heart awards for local World War I veterans will be presented by Massachusetts officials, possibly with Governor Ely attending. Boxing, wrestling, races, games, fireworks, and a large midway are planned for Ingleside Park from September 8 to 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Hospital
General Committee
Winthrop
Frank Rogers
Legionnaires
Legion
Suffolk County
Massachusetts
Ely
Ingleside Park
Kiwanis Club Weekly Meeting in Winthrop
The Winthrop Kiwanis Club held its regular weekly meeting last Tuesday at the Winthrop Arms Hotel with strong attendance. A vote of thanks was extended to the Boston Rever e Beach and Lynn Railroad for bus transportation to Camp Powassan. Dr Abrams reported children at the summer camp enjoyed their vacation. Richard F Kirby shared a Europe trip and the Eucharistic Congress. Plans for winter activities were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Kiwanis Club
Winthrop Arms Hotel
Boston
Revere Beach & Lynn
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Winthrop Yacht Clubs
Broadsound
Com
James Finlay
Long Island
Winthrop Co-operative Bank
E. Whittemore
Winthrop Trust Company
United States
Tey
Tun
TAX Club
P.O
Helen
Cammall
Arthur Verney
Tileston Road
Plank
Plummer Ave
Grace W. Gove
Ocean
Bessie L. Bagley
Emilie B. Walsh
Derdane Town
Dick Wharf
George’ W. Burke
Ann
Clayton- Elliott
Blanche Parker
Marge Walker
Katherine Godfrey
George Howland
Harry Flynn
Henry E. Keough CO
Hampstead, N.H
Mae and
Maude Murray
Cottage Park Road
Richard Flynn
College Pond
Plymouth
Maine
Ham’s
Lemon & Lime
Tally-Ho
Beach, Centre, Highlands
Spanish Gables
Vale
Kiwanis Club
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