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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1925
Page
8
Miss Clara J. Paine proprietor of a dry goods shop opposite the Winthrop Theatre announces a big sale of gentlemen's shirts. Prices drop from 4 3 and 2 to 2 45 1 95 and 1 45, with customers urged to attend starting Friday August 7.
The town prepares for the opening of a new tire and gasoline business run by Bill Honan and his brother Dan. From Aug 31 to Sept 5 daily coupons award a Diamond Cord tire and red tube to a winner drawn Sept 5, with any tire size eligible. The Honans, known locally, promise courteous service and strong support from car owners.
Last Friday four hundred disabled veterans were taken on a harbor sail aboard the Betty Alden by Suffolk County Council and the Legion Auxiliary. Nantasket Steamboat Co. provided the steamer via Mr. Lane, represented by Mr. Thomas Griffin, with a box lunch and beverages supplied. Winthrop Ladies Auxiliary members on board included President Mary A. Winston and others, among them Mrs. Barbara Silberberg, Mrs. Catherine Marsh, Mary McMullen, Kitty Butler, and Bessie Winston.
Henry Carstensen longtime local resident died Tuesday August 25 at his Court Road home. He is survived by his wife Mary H. Funeral services were conducted at his home Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock.
Mrs Ellen Troy aged about with ties to Charlestown died August 26. She lived with her daughter Mrs H M Smith at 35 Waldemaray and had resided in the area since her husband’s death. Funeral services were held Friday a solemn high mass of requiem at St John the Evangelist Church at 10 and the burial was private.
A weekly digest reports Mr. A B Verdi and children visiting Plymouth and Mrs Willena Reed returning from Harrison Farm to Wellesley Hills. A whist party is planned in St Johns Hall Lincoln St hosted by Mrs Gillon Cotter and Russell. Thomas McGrath bought property next to the Elks Home at a public auction. An advisory council of the Winthrop Community Building Fund Campaign gathers over 50 citizens. A motor party of eight visited Hyannis, staying at Twin Villa with Grace Boyson Legg hosting, and a dinner at Sadie Kelley’s Green Gables to mark Mr and Mrs Foote’s fourth wedding anniversary.
The article stresses that local government matters affect every citizen and highlights the shared responsibility of residents in civic life. It underscores active participation, public oversight, and the role of community in shaping town policy and services.
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