Santa Claus Delivers Joyful Christmas Eve in Winthrop
A festive Santa Claus led a dozen plus car parade through Winthrop on Christmas Eve, towering high in a sleigh drawn by reindeer. The event, sponsored by Charles R. Bennison of 170 Winthrop Street, drew thousands of residents and ended with youngsters visiting Bennison’s rear yard to glimpse the sleigh and gifts.
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Winthrop Christmas Spirit Shines Over Bennison Homes
Fogs failed to dampen Winthrop residents on Christmas Eve as bright lights and festive decor lit homes across town. The standout display surrounded Charles R. Bennison at 170 Winthrop Street and the adjacent Community Hospital nurses’ home, with trees, garlands, and electric lights in multiple colors creating a joyful scene.
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Charles R. Bennison
Winthrop Street
Community Hospital
Bennison
Santa Hosts First Drama League Christmas Party
Santa Claus arrives to hand out candy bags as youngsters at Oddeliggs Hall enjoy a 2:30 p m Christmas party hosted by Winthrop Drama League directed by L Paul Scott. Margaret Gardner Helen Verney Ross Gilchrist and Helen Moller entertain with stories tap dancing and carols.
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Oddeliggs Hall
Mr. Scott
Margaret Gardner
Helen Moller
Ross Gilchrist
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Funny Man
Mr Scott
Helen Verney
Witches of God
Santa Claus
Crash injures Doris Fisher on Johnson avenue
On Christmas Day at about seven in the evening Doris Fisher of 26 Circuit road drove along Johnson avenue and collided with a parked unoccupied car owned by Alfred Fearing. The impact toppled the car. neighbors freed Fisher as emergency aid arrived.
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Circuit Road
Johnson Avenue
Alfred Fearing
Silberberg
Winthrop
Community Carollers Draw Large Turnout For Christmas Eve Concert
Assisted by the Winthrop Post American Legion Band the Community Carollers held their first program of music Christmas Eve at 11 30 o clock from the steps of the Methodist Church Metcalf Square before a large gathering of townspeople. Before the gathering on the church steps carollers toured town singing to small groups and spreading Christmas joy to many unable to attend the square concert. They also sang at the Community Hospital as part of their caroling rounds.
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Winthrop Post American Legion
Metcalf Square
Commodore Hamilton Announces Yacht Club Dance Night
Commodore George J. Hamilton of the Pleasant Park Yacht Club announces a New Year’s dance and dinner at the clubhouse on Sunday evening from 9:30 to 2:00 A M for members and friends.
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Winthrop Endures Severe Snowstorm Disrupts Travel
Local work crews under Superintendent T. J. Mahaney kept main streets clear as Winthrop fared better than nearby towns during a 10 inch southeast snowstorm. Boston, Revere Reach & Lynn Railroad maintained service, autos abandoned in drifts, and police aided drivers along the Narrow Gauge. Two men collapsed from strain. a town official sought rest at a private hotel after digging from a stalled car. A trophy presentation by Winthrop Post closes the day at the station.
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East Boston
Revere Street
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Upland Road
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Cross Street
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Andrew A. Biggio Elected At Elks
In a Winthrop Lodge of Elks special meeting on Wednesday evening Andrew A. Biggio was elected Esteemed Knight to fill the vacancy from Frank P. Nichol. Biggio is active in Winthrop civic affairs and noted for his involvement in Mikdom and state affairs.
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Andrew A. Biggio
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Frank P. Nichol
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Winthrop
Mikdom
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Carolers Bring Joy to Shut-Ins in Winthrop
A note of thanks expresses appreciation for the Carolers of Winthrop who visited shut-ins, sharing joy and good will. The writer, on behalf of themselves and a mother who is a shut-in, commends the kindness and generosity shown by the carolers.
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Winthrop
Christ Child
Stronger Liquor Licenses Sought By Town Board
The Board of Selectmen, reversing a prior stance, voted to consider licenses for beer and wine above 3.2 percent alcohol content. If correct, permits would apply to current 3.2 licensees, allow sales by bottle or over the counter, and remain in effect until January 1, 1935, regardless of March town election results.
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Board of Selectmen
Winthrop Women Hit by CWA Program Details
Winthrop women are set to receive nearly $9000 by February 15 under the Civil Works Administration job program. Local director Mrs Muldoon reports women were placed in municipal projects to employ the unemployed, with initial job distribution and outreach conducted through the town facilities and Main Street stables.
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Dancing Party By Order of Rainbow
The Rainbow order hosts a dance at the Winthrop Arms Hotel this Friday evening December 29. Myron Alpert and his orchestra provide music with many novelty dances planned. Committee members include Miss Anne Critch chairwoman Lorraine McEwan Hope Ellis Lulu Nott Dorothy Sears and Zylpha James.
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Order of Rainbow
Myron Alpert
Anne. Critch
Lorraine McEwan
Hope Ellis
Representative Honan Reappointed to Transportation Committee
D. J. Honan of Rebs D. J. Honan Representaive Co. is reappointed as a member of the Transportation Committee of the Legislature by Speaker Saltonstall due to his varied knowledge and experience in state transportation. Among the many Christmas cards received by the representative at Christmas was one from Governor Ely.
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Ely
Drama League Presents The Trial of Mary Dugan Melodrama
The Drama League announces The Trial of Mary Dugan a melodrama of New York with life at stake and pathos and humor set for Winthrop theatre on Friday and Saturday evenings January 12 and 13. G Paul Scotts directs a large cast with twenty free members, promising a major League success as tickets go on sale through League members and Winthrop Legion Post.
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New York
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