Revere Street Project Clears For Immediate Action
A town meeting had delayed a 325000 Revere Street widening plan awaiting War Department approval to take land from Fort Banks. Chairman Tibbetts traveled to Washington and secured a decision clearing the way for construction, promising employment and relief of unemployment.
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Revere
Washington
Secretary of War
Fort Banks
Congress
War Department
Tibbetts
Board of Selectmen
Hoover
Reveye Street
Magee's Corner
Crest Avenue
Shore Drive
Revere Beach
Fort Reservation
Revere Street
The Christmas Season and Its Deeper Message
The article reflects on Christmas as more than gift buying and crowds, tracing its origins to the Wise Men in Bethlehem and emphasizing a universal spirit of love and peace. It urges recalling the heavenly message of love over vengeance and justice, and the importance of mercy during the season.
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Bethlehem
Earth
Christmas goodwill to children and all readers
The piece reflects on the joy of giving during Christmas for children and adults alike. It emphasizes the duty to ensure every child experiences a merry Christmas, honoring the spirit and tradition regardless of adult happiness or sorrow.
Tie Local Mail Together For Faster Christmas Delivery
Postmaster Belcher urges residents to bundle all local mail for delivery in one tied package to speed sorting and reduce out of town mail burden during the holiday rush. The advice aims to prevent delays and ease the workload of postal workers.
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Belcher
Christmas Services At St John’s Episcopal Church
The St John’s Episcopal Church at Bowdoin and Buchanan lists services for the Fourth Sunday in Advent. Morning at 10:45 includes Holy Communion and a sermon The Name Above Every Name. A Christmas Eve program features carols and a pageant at 3:30 and a Midnight Communion at 11:00. Christmas Day service is 10:45 Families receive the Communion.
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Ralph M. Harper
Christian Science Church Sunday Schedule and Services
The Christian Science Church announces Sunday services at 10 45 a m with the sermon on Is the Universe including Man evolved by Atomic Force on December 21 Pupil Sunday School up to age 20 meets at the same hour A testimonial meeting is set for Wednesday evening at 8 00 The free public reading room in the church building is open daily 2 5 Saturday evenings 7 9 and Wednesday evenings before and after meetings
Effort Rewarded Hatfield’s Tercentenary Leadership Applauded
The article commends Chairman Frank K. Hatfield for his tireless work organizing the Tercentenary celebration. It lauds his enthusiasm and executive ability that inspired citizen cooperation and produced a highly successful series of events in the town.
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Frank K. Hatfield
Mr. Hatfield
Hatfield
First Baptist Choir Plans Christmas morning Service
The choir will sing selections at the 10 30 service on December 21 including There Were Shepherds Mary Kept All These Things The People That Walked In Darkness O Come Redeemer of Mankind and a violin solo Chanson Triste by Tschaikowsky performed by Robert Reed.
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First Baptist Church
Vincent
Mary
Barnes
Galbraith
Redeemer
Mankind
West
Tschaikowsky
Robert Reed
Christmas Services At Hermon And School Streets Church
Rev. Thos. Montgomery Mark leads December 21 Sunday services at the corner of Hermon and School Streets Marblehead 89R. Sunday School 3 30 P M Young Peoples Forum 6 30 P M Evening Service 7 30 P M Special Christmas services feature an instrumental and vocal program and the sermon The Christmas Spirit in Life.
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Hermon and
School Streets
Thos. Montgomery Mark
A.M
Marblehead
Young Peoples Forum
New Post Office Project Moves Toward Construction Start
Washington reports indicate the town’s new post office could begin soon with preliminary work under way. Officials expect actual construction to start likely in spring due to weather and planning steps. The current facility is outdated for modern methods, and residents await the project start with anticipation.
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Washington
Christmas Program At Winthrop First Church
The Winthrop First Church Methodist Episcopal presents a Christmas program with Dr. C Oscar Ford as minister and Carle W Malley as organist and choirmaster. The day features a morning service at 11 with Handel's Messiah selections and carols sung by Junior Intermediate Senior Vested Choirs, violin and trumpet solos, and a postlude. An afternoon performance of Handel’s Messiah is planned for four o'clock with Senior Vested Choirs and featured soloists.
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Oscar Ford
D.D
Carle W. Malley
Handel
Nativity
Ekman-Fyffe
Smart Postlude
the Messiah
Handel Effie Malley
Sara Atkins
Winifred Dodge
Minnie H. Floyd
Junior Vested
Protheroe Intermediate
Offertoire
Jesus
Postlude
The
Oratoria
New Safety Council Sees Worst Traffic Deaths Yet
A National Safety Council report says 1930 shows the highest automobile fatalities for nine months, up 2 percent from 1929. It notes progress in child safety through school instruction, regional conferences, and growing driver licensing exams. Pennsylvania reports 75,000 of 300,000 applicants failed the tests on first attempt.
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National Safety Council
Pennsylvania
Old Timer and Bill Biggins urge action and charity
In Winthrop the old timer and Bill Biggins discuss town issues and national worries. They call for a quorum at tonight's town meeting, praise relief efforts in Seattle Tulsa and Texas, and praise Sam Insull. They critique high school courses, support Santa Claus fund, and urge parents to support Scouts and charitable programs. They note political and economic tensions, urging unity and practical steps.
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Winthrop
Lynn
Seattle
Washington
Barbers College
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Natural Gas Corporation
Texas
Sam Insull
America
Sam
Russia
Rogers
Tech
Peabody
Massachusetts
Curtis
Bok
Arkansas
Joe’ Robinson
Boston Post
Jersey
United States
New York City
Bill
Christmas Spirit Shines at Bowes Wharf and Town Meeting
Editorial notes Bowes Wharf glow of ornaments and lights and urges quick Christmas shopping with four days left. Calls for enough town meeting members tonight to avoid quorum failure and proceed with important business. Announces Jefferson street gate opening by railroad authorities aiding those with baby carriages and bicycles. Reflects on New Year resolutions forming to improve 1931 year.
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Boston Post
Santa Claus
Federal Street
Bill
Pittsburgh
Michigan
China
Federal Reserve System
Jefferson Street
Special Christmas Service at First Baptist Church
Next Sunday evening at 77 o'clock a Special Christmas Service will tell the Birth of Christ through familiar Christmas hymns and tableaux with special music. Everyone is invited to attend.
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First Baptist Church
Christ
Wondering about souls and stars and heavenly rest
A reflective verse fragment asks if loved ones rest in gold paved streets and celestial light. The speaker wonders if the departed are happy and if they think of a struggling barque at sea, while addressing two unnamed figures with intimate longing.
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Henrietta A. L. Pike
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Winthrop Review
Review Publishing Co
Putnam St
Ocean Boston
Oliver St
Boston Postal District Co
Uns
ST. John's Episcopal Church
Bowdoin and Buchanan Sts
Christian Science Church
First Unitarian Church OF
First Church Methodist* Episcopal OF Winthrop
Boston
Family Welfare Association of America
Boston Federated Jewish Charities
Boston American
Old Timer
Bill Biggins
Albert T. Reid
Bowes Wharf
Slowboy
Miss Pepp
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