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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1923
Page
1
An advertisement touts Winthrop Trust Company as a time saving alternative to City banks for busy men. It claims lower accident risk and equal or better interest on checking accounts, noting dividends have been paid for the past three years at a stated rate.
The Winthrop Lodge of Elks organizer Fred Clark and Winthrop Dream Theatres manager Charles L. Hatch announce Santa Claus will visit Winthrop again this year. Children can attend Tuesday morning for a seat, a big picture, a Christmas tree, music and presents. Parents are urged to bring their kids for a memorable morning with Santa.
John W. Ramsey, a prominent Winthrop resident and longtime boss carpenter for the B A B L A R, died at his son Fred’s home in Chesterton after a long illness. Born 1853 in St John New Brunswick he moved to East Boston and later Winthrop. He is survived by two sons Walter and Fred and a grandson and siblings with funeral held at his son’s home conducted by Rev John L Ivey.
About 70 friends of Charles T. Willock, assistant clerk of the Boston Municipal Criminal Court, surprised him at his new Highland avenue house last Sunday evening. The gathering included music, readings by Senator O Connor, and gifts of an easy chair, a standing lamp, and a tobacco stand. a catered collation followed.
The many friends of Miss Martha L. Evelyth report she is resting comfortably at Community Hospital and on the road to recovery after her operation.
The town learns that Chairman Harry E. Wright will not seek re election as Selectman at the coming March vote. He announces intent to run for Representative to replace Elmer E. Dawson, who is finishing his second term. Wright cites time demands of the chair and ongoing town fire shed insurance work as reasons for stepping down while noting tractors for the street department are ready for use in snow storms.
Women of the Winthrop Elks host a charity whist party Friday December 14 at 8 15 pm in the Elks Home ballroom. Mrs Julia A Horrigan reports over 100 prizes donated to aid the needy with funds raised benefiting Christmas charity efforts in the town. Donations may be sent to Mrs Horrigan treasurer Ellis whist party 336 Shirley Street Winthrop.
The Rev Ralph M Harper rector of St John’s Episcopal Church will publicly respond this Sunday at 7 30 PM to an anonymous letter signed by “A Citizen of Winthrop and 30 others” criticizing his stance on the eighteenth amendment modification and church involvement. The letter urged the minister to read his bishop’s prohibition letter and questioned his ties to brewers and distillers.
Notice urges residents to mail early to support the post office and remind that offices close at noon on Christmas Day. It thanks carriers and clerks for their service and encourages them to enjoy time at home with families.
The Legion will establish a basketball team within weeks and has appointed a committee to arrange the details.
The MS G Veteran Association holds a public installation on Thursday evening December 20 at Ancient Landmark Hall 3 Boylston Place Boston with music by the MS G Veteran Band. Refreshments will be served and original Co A 15 Regt MS G members and ladies are invited. Comrades urged to appear in uniform or civilian dress.
Dr. George T. O'Donnell spoke to the Winthrop Catholic Woman's Club on the Massachusetts Health Program. The talk was described as interesting and instructive and attended by members. A musicale and tea are planned for December 16 at St. John's Hall Lincoln Street.
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