Public Hearing On Breakwater Postponed To Feb 21
A public hearing on Senate 123 and House 36 for a Breakwater off Winthrop Shore Drive was postponed from this week to next Wednesday morning at the State House after the committee noted the bills should have been reviewed by Metropolitan Affairs. Sponsors Senator Brodbine and Representative Clancy urged strong local turnout to back the shore protection project.
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Senate
House
Winthrop
Committee On Harbors and Public Lands
State House
Brodbime
Clancy
Committee On Metropolitan Affairs
Brodbine
George Washington Bi Centennially Day Event Noted
Winthrop Public Schools invite parents and friends to George Washington Bi Centennially Day on Wednesday February 17 with exercises at Shirley Street School 1 15 p m Highland School 2 15 p m Edward B Newton School 2 30 p m Center School 2 30 p m.
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Winthrop Public Schools
George Washington
Shirley Street
Post Office Sends Check for Winthrop Relief Fund
Chairman Preston B Churchill of the Winthrop Unemployment Committee announced a 261.60 check from Postmaster William E Hurley on behalf of Winthrop Post Office staff. The funds are designated for local unemployment relief and Churchill praised postal employee cooperation.
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Preston B. Churchill
Winthrop Unemployment Committee
William E. Hurley
Winthrop Relief Fund
Winthrop Post Office
Churchill
Old Timers Night at Winthrop Elks marks 500th meeting
Winthrop Elks lodge celebrated its 500th meeting of the lodge since the charter 26 years ago. Past Exalted Rulers chaired the event with Frederick H. Clark as chairman and Lewis G. H. Tucker as secretary. About 29 charter members attended along with former members now living elsewhere.
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Winthrop Lodge
Bika
Frederick H. Clark
Lewis G. H. Tucker
Winthrop
Lodge
Eugene Cronin
John W. Lill
Daniel Callaghan
Joseph Barry
Joseph Dalton
Timothy Donovan
Hans Kleeman
John Shea
Daniel J. Honan
Henry W. Wilson
Alexander Rose
Edmund Spence
Harry G. Blazer
161 Men Work Following Storm In Winthrop
A list of 161 Winthrop men hired to remove snow after last Thursday's storm was posted by Superintendent T. J. Mahaney. He said crews with 11 trucks and town tractor cleared main highways first for emergencies, then side streets, noting parked cars hinder plowing. One taxi collided with a plow causing blade damage. Total labor cost reached 1444.95 dollars with 400 dollars for truck hire.
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T. J. Mahaney
Winthrop
Mahaney
Washington Avenue
Deputy assists townsfolk with 1931 income tax returns
Deputy Assessor Edward G Richardson of the State Income Tax Department returned to Winthrop Town Hall for another filing session. He urges all residents to file even if no tax is due, noting the law requires returns from those earning over $2,000 or receiving taxable interest or dividends. final session set for next Monday evening.
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Edward G. Richardson
State Income Tax Department
Town Hall
Winthrop
Candidates Set For Town Election Races Ahead Of Friday Deadline
With seven days remaining to file nomination papers four candidates are known for Selectmen and a heated contest is shaping for the School Committee led by Horace Magee facing MIT instructor Henry McCarthy and challengers Mrs. Jeane Chandler and Mrs. Agnes Fitzpatrick. Water Commissioner hopefuls include John B. Kennedy Alfred J. Paine and John J. Foster. The outcome will depend on who files by Friday at 6 PM and how signatures are gathered.
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Selectmen
Horace Magee
Henry McCarthy
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Magee
Jeane B. Chandler
Agnes Fitzpatrick
Alfred J. Paine
Park Board
John J. Foster
Lincoln Birthday Exercises Feature Readings in Boston
Maude McGarry Tibbetts will deliver Lincoln's Gettysburg Address at the Lincoln's Birthday Exercises in the Repertory Theatre Boston. The program broadcast over Yankee Network WAAB from 9 60 to 10 o'clock includes J K Murray Clara Lane Murray Miss Marilane Murray Miss Maude Murray of Winthrop and others. The Republican groups of Greater Boston organize the event with Tibbetts as master of ceremonies. The lineup features Phidelah Rice H C Railsback Knickerbocker Quartette Chas P Sisson Katharine V Parker Francis J Flagg William Sterling Youngman Amos L Taylor and more. The exercises begin at 8 o'clock.
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Repertory
Boston
Yankee
WAAB
Greater Boston
Selectman Tibbetts
Republican State Committee
J. K. Murray
Clara Lane Murray
Marilane Murray
Maude Murray
Winthrop
Phidelah Rice
Monactor
H. C. Railsback
Knickerbocker Quartette
Chas. P. Sisson
U. S. Attorney-General
Lincoln
Katherine V. Parker
Women's Republican Club of Mass
Francis J. Flagg
American Association of University Women
William Sterling Youngman
Massachusetts
Amos L. Taylor
Flood damages after milk truck hits hydrant on Villa Avenue
Hundreds of gallons wasted as a milk truck breaks a fire plug on Villa Avenue causing flooding along adjacent streets. Residents lose water service for about four hours until an emergency Water Department crew makes repairs.
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Villa Avenue
Water Department
Tech Musical Clubs to Perform at Odd Fellows Hall
On February 22 at 8 30 p m the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Combined Musical Clubs will give a glee and concert in Odd Fellows Hall Pauline street under Winthrop Post No 146 American Legion. The 120 member ensemble is highly regarded in college circles and this marks its first Winthrop appearance on Washingtons Birthday. Tickets are on sale through Local Post members.
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Odd Fellows Hall
Pauline Street
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Winthrop Post No. 146
American Legion
Members of Technology
Winthrop
Washington
Hospital ready for inspection and opening plans
Visitors for the Community Hospital opening on February 20 to 22 will see a modern, homelike interior with the latest equipment. The building nears completion with workmen leaving soon and a full inspection program in the afternoon and evening. No unaccompanied children on inspection days.
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Board of Trustees
Monster Show Planned for Winthrop Theatre Benefit
Chairman Charles R Bennison announces under way a grand benefit performance for the Winthrop Unemployment Relief Fund to be held at the Winthrop Theatre on Thursday evening February 25. Tickets must be paid in advance and returns are due February 18 to distribute unsold seats. Proceeds go to the Winthrop Relief Fund with merchandise prizes for seat holders and a program featuring a feature film comedy news reel five vaudeville acts and a comedy sketch.
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Charles R. Bennison
Unemployment Relief Fund
Winthrop Theatre
Churchill
Board of Selectmen
Bennison
Winthrop Relief Fund
Winthrop
Cities and Towns In Good Condition
In recent weeks newspapers claimed Massachusetts municipalities face dire finances due to overspending and overborrowing. The piece explains tax revenue timing and the use of tax anticipation notes, noting these short term securities are seen as sound and tax exempt.
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Massachusetts
Will Commemorate Sinking of Maine
The George H. Russell Camp USW Veterans will observe the 1898 sinking of the USS Maine in Havana on Monday February 15 at 8:00 p.m. in Wadsworth Block. Gov Ely has proclaimed Spanish War Memorial Day and Maine Memorial Day urging flag displays and commemorations.
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George H. Russell
United
U. S
Maine
Havana
Cuba
John J. Keefe
Wadsworth
Joseph B. Ely
William McKinley
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the Winthrop Review
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Selectman
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Jocal Post
Winthrop Co-operative Bank
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Blaay
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Henry E. Keough CO
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