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The Winthrop Review

Location

Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1929

Page

8

Roxy Honors Local Lyrist for Caroline Song

A week ago Monday night at the Roxy programme a fine rendering of William H. Gardner's Southern song Can't You Hear Me Callin Caroline pleased Gardner who sent thanks in return. The tune music by Mme Caro Roma has appeared often in Roxy's shows and was previously popularized by Reinald Werrenrath. Clara Lane and J K Murray, longtime friends of Gardner, also feature the number in their acts.

Roxy William H. Gardner Caroline Mr. Gardner Mme Caro Roma MacFarlane Reinald Werrenrath Our Town Clara Lane J. K. Murray Gardner

Party For Sixteen On Sixth Birthday

Master Davis Proctor son of Mr and Mrs George Proctor of Cliff Avenue celebrated his sixth birthday with a party for sixteen friends on Sunday December first at four o clock. Dorothy Mae Harrington won pin the tail on the pig and Kathleen Wainwright took the peanut hunt. The dining room held pink and green streamers and a cake with six pink candles. Guests left with candy filled pink baskets and favors.

Davis Proctor George Proctor Cliff Avenue Dorothy Mae Harrington Kathleen Wainwright Master Davis

Annual Christmas Tree Party Dec 18

The Knights of Columbus Council will hold its Annual Christmas Tree Party on Wednesday December 18 in St John’s Hall Lincoln Street. Gifts for the Home for Destitute Catholic Children are collected for delivery to the institution on Christmas morning. Call Chairman Fred J Hogan or committee members if unable to attend.

The Knights of Columbus St. John's Hall Lincoln Street Fred J. Hogan Arthur E. Cassidy Arthur Boylan, Jr John J. McCarthy Francis Brugman James Corbett

Planning board limits business zone for mortuary use

The board states the by law section is residential in nature and would not justify placing a single residential lot in a business zone for a mortuary. The ruling affects a petition by Mr Benni son and could impact others seeking to convert homes to business uses in town limits.

Bennison

Progress Report on Street Widening and Reservation Use

The report discusses limits on reservation use for road widening and outlines plans to widen Revere street to fifty feet in both directions. Congressman Underhill intends to introduce a bill for federal action after a hearing. If approved, the measure may pass both houses. The project aims to widen a dangerous and narrow main artery into Winthrop, with eventual costs and scope to be determined.

Underhill Congress Committee On Military Affairs War Department Congresman ‘Underhill House Senate Revere Street Washington Hutchinson Street Crest Avenue Winthrop

State Yachtsmen Banquet Highlighted By City Officials

State Yachtsmen leaders and Mayor Andrew A Casassa along with Dave Holbrook are involved in a banquet directed by Jack O'Brien with professional talent. Jon serves as chairman and treasurer with A J Turner, while George J Hamilton organizes the event in W. through efforts that mark this year’s gathering.

Andrew A. Casassa Dave Holbrook Jack” O’brien Jon A. J. Turner George J. Hamilton

Buds of Zion Hold Club Dutch Supper

The Buds of Zion hosted its annual Dutch Supper at the Community Center on Monday evening November 25. Members enjoyed food, dancing, and decor in blue and white with blue vases flowers menus and dishware. Remarks were made by guests and president Miss M Lundy as the club sang to Painting the Glands with Sunshine.

Buds of Zion M. Lundy Mise

Visiting Niece of Chester Avenue Resident

Mrs. F. Fred Howitt of Chester avenue is visiting her niece.

Motors Ie F. Fred Howitt Chester Avenue

Local Boy Scouts Eye Consolidation with Lynn Council

Winthrop seeks consolidation to join Lynn Council to cut costs and expand scouting. Aimed annual budget includes $2500 for a paid executive, $300 secretary, and camp facilities. Proposed total $3000 by Christmas to clear debts and fund 180 to 306 scouts, with $10 per boy for 1930.

Sien Kau Soo Tay Bia Atom National Council Lynn Amesbury Saugus Winthrop Win

Reduce Water Rates Continued From Page One

The Water Commissioners outline revised charges including minimums and usage rates for various customers, with a first 40 000 cu ft at 18c per 100 cu ft and above at 16c per 100 cu ft. They note a largely sound system with 6 miles of 4 inch mains, about 4 miles needing replacement for fire safety, and warn taxpayers of leaks raising bills by as much as 50 dollars yearly.

Winthrop Water Commis

To Aid Prosperity Continued From Page One

President's additive call for coordinated industrial action to spur public works and stabilize wages in the wake of unrest. He urges accelerated construction by federal, state, and local authorities and seeks cooperation with Frank G. Allen and other officials to speed road, street, and public building projects.

Western Union Washington, D. C Frank G. Allen Massachusetts Boston Mass

Rate Changes in Electric Service Schedule Proposals

A historic notice outlines proposed reductions and rate rebreaks for kilowatt hours and optional room rates. It details new and present structures for household customers including service charges, first 15 KW, next tiers, and all over 70 KW brackets, with per KW hour prices and room charges.

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