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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1924
Page
7
Legal notice states a mortgage sale of property in Winthrop Town described by parcel boundaries. It notes subject to a first mortgage of seven thousand dollars, unpaid taxes, and a cash payment of 300 at sale with balance due in seven years, with Fred H. Goss as assignee and Charles A. Quint as attorney, dated December 4 1924.
Directory style compilation of box locations including Triton av Triton Pathway Shirley Streets and many cross streets. The record also notes box 22 at 555 Military Call with school signals and related drill timings. Instructions describe how to operate a fire alarm box including opening the box pulling the hook and waiting for firemen.
Last Saturday two military prisoners named Bignell and Chabotte, serving time in the guardhouse at Fort Banks, escaped just after 9 and remain at large. They slipped around a building while three other prisoners were guarded. a shot was fired, and a general alarm was sent. Police searched the Highlands and center town but found no trace as soldiers secured approaches from Revere to East Boston. Bignell wore a dark sweater, grey pants, tan shoes. Chabotte wore a blue cap, OD shirt, blue serge suit and low shoes.
Winthrop post office hours vary by day with weekday and holiday closures. Mail arrival and carrier pickup times are listed, with boxes and deliveries on weekends and holidays. Christmas parcel deadlines are set by destination region including states from California to New England. Patrons are advised to hold first class mail Christmas cards.
A speaker notes changes in gender roles, citing Portia daughter choosing a legal career while her mother previously dictated paths. The remark contrasts past expectations with contemporary choices.
The text explains that tarring and feathering was a legal penalty once used in England. It notes Richard I established the punishment in 1189 before his crusade to deter robbery among his men.
Charity whist at the Elks Hall Friday evening December 19 raises funds for the Elks Christmas Fund. Auction and straight play with prizes plus a 4 gold piece ticket holder prize. Mrs Horrigan offers information at Ocean 1465 W and will acknowledge donations or gifts for prizes to spread Christmas cheer.
Miss Ruth L Anthony daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Anthony of 68 Harbor View Cy Beach District was elected freshman class president at Wilson College Chambersburg Penn She is a Winthrop native and 1923 graduate who played hockey in 22 and 23 and belonged to French Latin Spanish clubs and Echo Board 23.
Waldemar avenue residents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P Fleming sail for the south by boat visiting multiple cities before returning. A false 8:40 PM box 46 alarm greeted firemen. Frank's Barber Shop advertises ladies hair work at 65 Jefferson street. The Deane Winthrop Chapter D A R held its Christmas gift exchange at Mrs Norah Johnson Barbour 45 Temple ayv. Pianos tuned repaired and polished from 3.00. Car theft notice: Daniel Fabyan’s car found at Division 16 Boston. Edith M Rocamora admitted to Community Hospital with husband M L Rocamora listed at 11 Woodside pk.
A wry note from Strix Stockholm mocks a restaurant's service while remarking on light's speed of 186000 miles per second and urging self awareness among diners and waikers.
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