Christmas Visit Brings Joy to Winthrop Shoppers
Christmas in Winthrop returns as Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Bennison host Santa Claus at 170 Winthrop Street. Thousands line streets to witness Santa’s Eve arrival with lit sleighs and bells, view the Nativity scene, and greet Santa on Christmas Day. Shirley Temple joins the carols on a mini organ. Citizens thank the Bennisons for their generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop
Charles R. Bennison
Winthrop St
Santa Claus
Bennison
Santa
Shirley Temple
Mrs. Bennison
Fisher Elected President of Massachusetts City Solicitors Group
The Massachusetts Association of City Solicitors and Town Counsels held its annual meeting at the Hotel Bellevue. Fred W. Fisher of Winthrop was chosen president, with Walter D. Allen of Springfield as vice president and Maynard E. S. Clemons as secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Association of City Solicitors
Hotel
Bellevue
Fred W. Fisher
Winthrop
Walter D. Allen
Springfield
Maynard E. S. Clemons
Wakefield
Robert Cutler
City of
Boston
George L. Sisson
Fall River
Patrick F. Shanahan
Lynn
Alexander R. Smith
Waltham
Robert J. Muldoon
Somerville
Samuel S. Dennis
Law Department
Marshall H. Pihl
Midnight Show At Winthrop Theatre Gala New Year Eve
Winthrop Theatres district manager Irving Alexander announces a gala midnight New Year’s Eve show starting 11 45 p m at the Winthrop Theatre. The program features Donald Duck Pete Smith Popeye Ozzie Nelson Tyrone Power and Linda Darnell in The Mark of Zorro with doors at 11 15 p m and 35 cent seats plus tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Alexander
Winthrop Theatres
Winthrop Theatre
Donald Duck
Pete Smith
Popeye
Ozzie Nelson
Tyrone Power
Linda Darnell
Funeral Services for Eliza A. Letson Held in Winthrop
Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at the First Church of Winthrop for Mrs. Eliza A. Letson widow of Captain Henry F. Letson. She was born in Chatham New Brunswick and lived in Winthrop 26 years. Survived by three sons and three daughters, four grandchildren, and a sister in Alberta. Interment in Winthrop Cemetery. Arrangements by Reynolds Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop
Eliza A. Letson
Henry F. Letson
Bartlett Rd
Letson
Chatham
New Brunswick
Rosa F. Letson
Francis J. Letson
Isabella Langell
J. Moore Letson
Ethel B. Letson
Albert
Hospital League Elects Officers at 1940 Meeting
With 35 members present the Hospital League held its annual meeting on December 19, 1940. Mrs. Griffin retired after two terms. new officers include Mrs. George Proctor president and Mrs. Chester Griffin first vice president. Board members are Mrs. Richard Griffin and Mrs. Alonzo Tredwell. The two blanket clubs, led by Mrs. Elsie Cartwright, supported 271 members and 40 blankets, funding an electrical dish washer for the surgical floor. The group completed 2,000 surgical dressings for the hospital. Next meeting is January 16 at 1 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hospital League
League
Griffin
George Proctor
Chester Griffin
John Orval
Robert Beach
Raymond Kiley
Richard Griffin
Alonzo Tredwell
Elsie Cartwright
Mass Sale Tickets Planned for Baker Reception
A committee announces a mass distribution sale of tickets to honor Representative Elect Walter G. Baker. The testimonial dinner is scheduled for Wednesday January 15 at 7 p.m. at the Winthrop Arms Hotel. Tickets available from Joseph Kelly George Burke and Walter Smith. reservations via Ocean 0984.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter G. Baker
Baker
Winthrop Arms
Joseph Kelly
George Burke
Walter Smith
Ocean
Christmas Auction And Tea Dec 17 At D A R Chapter
Mrs Nellie F Griffin acted as auctioneer at the Christmas Sale and Tea of Deane Winthrop Chapter D A R, held at the Regent Mrs George W Proctor home Tuesday afternoon Dec 17. Mrs Alvah Crosby assisted at Tea Time as hospitality and friendship filled the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie F. Griffin
Deane Winthrop
D.A.R
George W. Proctor
Alvah Crosby
Will Wed New Year's Eve In Winthrop Wedding Plans
Mis Doris M. Hamilton of Lynn and Robert S. Remner of Lewis Avenue will wed on December 31 and then travel to New York City for a Hotel Astor New Year’s Eve party with Arthur F. Gray and his wife from Newton. Hamilton is a Lynn English High School graduate, Remer a Winthrop High School graduate and sports writer. After the wedding the couple will live at 56 Floyd Street, Winthrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris M. Hamilton
Lynn
Winthrop
Robert
Bob) S. Remner
Lewis Ave
New York City
Arthur F. Gray
Newton
Hotel Astor
Miss Hamilton
Lynn English High School
Banford Academy
Remer
Winthrop High School
Winer “Review
Murphy & Decker
Boston
Floyd St
Work Experience Unit Established in Winthrop NYA Program
The National Youth Administration opens a work unit at the Town Garage in Winthrop to provide supervised work experience for local youth aged 17 to 24 who are out of school and unemployed. Applicants may be certified by NYA Supervisor John F. Collins, who will interview daily. Part time work or schooling is allowed and both young men and women are urged to apply. The program has the approval of the Town Selectmen and co-sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Youth Administration For
Massachusetts
John L. Donovan, Jr
NYA
Winthrop
John F. Collins
WPA
Hermonst
Collins
Baker
Keyes
Mahaney
New Year’s Eve Gala at Lewis' Cafe in Revere
A large New Year’s Eve party is planned at Lewis' Cafe 107 Boulevard Revere hosted for Winthrop residents. The 10 course dinner offers duckling chicken or steak choices at 2 50 per person with balloons hats noisemakers and dancing until morning. Regular liquor prices apply. reservations advised by calling Revere 0523 to secure a preferred booth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis’ Cafe
107 Boulevard
Revere
Winthrop
Lewis
Bell Ringers to Perform at St John’s Parish House
The Philergian Bell Ringers of Braintree Massachusetts led by Mrs Gordon Bryant and others will give a concert at St John’s Episcopal Parish House on Monday evening December 30. The group has appeared before clubs and churches with success and will perform a varied program from Bach to carols under Ralph Williamson. Also noted is Kirke Walker Jr a young violinist with training at New England Conservatory and active in multiple ensembles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braintree
Massachusetts
Gordon Bryant
Chester Mattson
William Richardson
Clark Settles
Wallace Strathdee
Gordon Trask
St. John’s Episcopal Parish House
Ralph E. Williamson
Kirke Walker, Jr
Hyde Park
George Dickinson
New England Conservatory of Music
Richard Burgin
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Mr. Walker
Conservatory
Boston Civic Symphony
Ring out Christmas Bells by Alice Marston Seaman
Poem reflecting on Bethlehem and the birth of Christ as a call for peace. The speaker asks bells to proclaim Good Will to men amid war and conflict, seeking lasting global harmony.
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Bethlehem
Galilee
Old Year Services At Baptist Church
Rev. Dr. Joseph C. Robbins of Andover Newton Theological School will preach at First Baptist Church Old Year services starting Sunday December 29. He will speak at both morning and evening services with a Watchnight music program, a vestry social hour, and a Candlelight Communion at eleven o’clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph C. Robbins
Andover Newton Theological School
The
American Baptist Foreign Society
First Baptist Church
Robbins
First__Baptist Church
George O. Arkwell
Wendell A. Hodgkins
Nilson Rites Held for Clifton J. Nilson at St John’s
The funeral for Clifton J. Nilson, son of the late John A. Nilson, was conducted at St John’s Episcopal Church by Rev. Ralph W. Harper. Burial followed in Winthrop cemetery. Nilson, born in Cambridge, lived in Winthrop 37 years and is survived by his widow Mary Thorburn Nilson, daughter Marilyn, son Richard, his mother Mrs. John A. Nilson of Up and rd., and two sisters and three brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton J. Nilson
John A. Nilson
St.John’s Episcopal Church
Ralph W. Harper
Winthrop Cemetery
Mr. Nilson
Cambridge
Winthrop
Mary Thorburn Nilson
Marilyn
Richard
Up‘and Rd
Dinner Honoring Fred J Hogan At Winthrop K of C
A dinner will be given to Fred Hogan at Winthrop K of C quarters Wadsworth Block on January 11 at 7 p m. Fred is a Past Grand Knight and District Deputy. Guests include Rt Richard J Quinlan State Den e Walter Powers State Secretary Judge Tomaselo and District Attorney Wm J Foley. A large committee led by William J McGillicuddy includes Daniel F Lynch Joseph Forrestall Roger Dodd G K Raymond Flannery Alfred Walsh Harry F OConnell Richard Cox Andrew Biggio Daniel J Honan and Frank OMalley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hogan
Winthrop K
Wadsworth Block
Fred
Winthrop Council
Winthrop Lodge of Elks
Richard J. Quinlan
Walter Powers
Tomaselo
Wm. J. Foley
William J. McGillicuddy
Daniel F. Lynch
Joseph Forristall
Roger Dodd
G. K. Raymond Flannery
Alfred Walsh
Harry F. O'Connell
Richard Cox
Andrew Biggio
Daniel J. Honan
Batchelder Plans Campaign for Board of Selectmen
Ross Batchelder announces his bid for the Board of Selectmen. He thanked supporters at a house gathering and said experienced gained in town service will aid him next year. Campaign plans were laid and many friends pledged aid though unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Batchelder
Board of Selectmen
Mr.Batchelder
Batchelder
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Fisher
Association
Planning Fund
Greater Boston
George J. Hamilton
James Soper
John B. Nugent
Albert L. Pigon
Bob Remer
Doris Hamilton
Episcopal Parish
Praetorius God
Handel
Schubert Bells
St. _Mary's
Adams T
Kreisler Tiebestreua
Kreisler Schomros
Waereasss
Kreisler
Wieniawski
Netherlands
Salvator Mundi
Natus
Alice Marston Seaman
Baptist Church
Clifton
J. Nilson
Fred J. Hogan
K. of C
Robert H. Montgomery
Greater Boston Community Fund
Petes Lea
Lonl
Curtis L. Hicks
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