Knights Templar Hold Inspection at Winthrop Commandery
The Annual Inspection of Winthrop Commandery No. 53 Knights Templar on Tuesday evening Feb 7 drew a large gathering. Members met the attendance quota and hosted visiting exalted rulers and Grand Commanders led by Em Sir Arian M Spencer Potentate of Springfield Shriners with Deputy Grand Warder Chas L Gray. Commanders praised the ritualistic work and special commendation for Em Sir Hans Kleemann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Commandery
Knights Templar
Hng
Arian M. Spencer
The
Springfield Shriners
Boston Manages Plan for East Boston Tunnel Entrance
Mayor Curley approves the Boston Transit Commission decision to award 2400 to Atlantic Building Wrecking for removing North Street buildings in the market district to clear the downtown entrance to the 19 million East Boston traffic tunnel. Demolition to begin around March 1 and take about two months.
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Curley
the-Bestor Transit Commission
Atlantic
Wrecking Company
North Street
Market District
East
Bostone
Thomas F. Sullivan
The
Transit Commission
Spanish War Vets In Maine Memorial
The Thirty-fifth annual Memorial Service of the Maine battleship Maine observed by the George H. Russell Camp U S W V No 65 met at Wadsworth Hall on Feb 15. Members paraded to the Maine Memorial Boulder in E Tewsibury and placed a wreath. Taps sounded, Chaplain Knudson led prayer. Hon Joseph A Barry gave the keynote on sacrifice and duty. Refreshments followed. Mrs Harold Turner and Virginia plan a ten day visit to New Rochelle and East Orange.
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Maine
George H. Russell
Pt. of
Mass
No. 65
Wadsworth Hall
Wedness
Maine Memorial
Knudson
Joseph A. Barry
George H._Russell_ Camp
Barry
Daniel J. Henan
Winthrop
Richard
RB. Flynn
Pensions
Department of Massachusetts
Board Opens Bids For Ash Contract
The Board of Selectmen opened bids Monday evening at Town Hall for ash and refuse collection and disposal in Winthrop for one, two, and three years. Nine bidders submitted figures ranging from about 8,150 to 27,606 per year, with no award made pending the town election next month and the new Board.
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Board of Selectmen
Winthrop
Yachtsmen Honor Howard Gannett at Banquet Reception
Representatives from every Massachusetts Bay yacht club attended a reception and banquet for Howard Gannett at Cottage Park Yacht Club. Roy Pigeon praised Gannett as the records keeper of yacht racing for decades as over 200 yachtsmen listened to speeches from MA Bay luminaries and club commodores.
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Massachusetts Bay
Howard Gannett
Massachusetts "Bay
Cottage Park
Gannett
Pigeon
William Carlton
Regatta Committee
Corinthian Yachtuddlub
Almon E. Whittemore
Cottage Park Yacht Club
Harry Bloomfield
Fred Shearer
James Fintey
Quincy Yacht Club
Harry Wells
Squantum Yacht-Club
Kenneth Magnoni
Commodore Harry Arion
Wollaston Yacht Club
League Plans 4 Local Rallies for Candidates
The Non Partisan Voters League coordinates multiple civic rallies across Winthrop town venues on February 28. Candidates for major offices will speak at centers including Center precincts three, two and five, Highlands Yacht Club, Beach Community Building, and Point Shirley Yacht Club to avoid crowding. Beginning Saturday, candidates will receive letters inviting participation and location details will be announced next week.
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Voters League
Ernest Haigh
Winthrop
Shirley
William Clarke
The
Highlands Yacht Club
Boe
Point Shirley Yacht Club
Winthrop Trust Company Financial Totals Reported
The document shows balances and figures including 139,335.57 torest taxes and contingencies 44,267.90. deposits totaling 2,364,216.31.
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Torest
Many Candidates Seek Office Here
With nominating papers expiring today at 5 p m indications point to lively contests at next month’s town election. Five seek three Board of Selectmen seats including John J Murray Francis Sheehan Leonard C Atkinson and William A Walsh plus Charles D Blaze. Moderator Frederic J Muldoon seeks reelection likely unopposed. School Committee race promised to be active with further details continued on Page 8.
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Board of Selectmen
John J. Murray
Francis
Sheehan
Leonard C. Atkinson
William A. Walsh
Charles D Blaze
Bates Avenue
Winthrop Yacht Club
Frederic J. Muldoon
Father and Son Night at Winthrop Lodge Elks Feb 22
The Winthrop Lodge of Elks plans a Father and Son Night on Wednesday February 22 in the lodge auditorium. Master Magician Hans Kleeman will perform new tricks, Captain Campbell of the Boston Police will speak on crime, followed by boxing and wrestling exhibitions under Tontma Kawsen. The event is directed by Esteemed Leading Knight Richard C. Kirby and supports youth programs in town.
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Winthrop Lodge of Elks
Winthrop
Hans
Kleeman
Campbell
Boston Police Department
Tontma—Kawsen
Winthrop Sea Scouts
The
Elks Lodge
Lodge
Richard C. Kirby
Winthrop stars Dorothy Dane and Jack Knell at Copley Theatre
Dorothy Dane and Jack Knell, noted Winthrop figures, headline the Copley Light Opera Company at the Copley Theatre in Boston. They sing and act in The Prince of Pilsen with Dane portraying Edith, drawing praise from audiences as performances continue this week.
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Dorothy Dane
Jack Knell
Copley
Copley Light Opera Co
Winthrop
Copley Theatre
Prince of Pilsen
Copley Light Opera Company
New Boston Theatrical Institution
Edith
Residents oppose zoning change at Point Shirley
A Point Shirley delegation led by John C Bowman confronted the Planning Board Monday at Town Hall to oppose Emeline L Green’s petition to place a Point land parcel in the business zone. Opponents cite risk of precedent, increased traffic, and potential non tea room businesses. Oliver Green offers restricted use for tea room only.
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John C. Bowman
Point Shirley
Planning Board
Emeline L.green
Oliver Green
Bowman
Local Committee Funds Boosted by League Basketball Game
The Unemployment Committee reports finances in good shape with 541.75 from a Non-Partisan League basketball game. Total receipts to Monday night reach 3576.17, expenditures 2840.26. Treasurer Pres ton Bo Churchill thanks Guy H. Lothrop Jr of the League for help and outlines plans including a mammoth whist party and plays by the Drama League and teachers. About one third came from town individuals, another from churches and local events, and the rest from outside the town. Gifts or pledges may be left at Winthrop Savings Banks. all gifts are welcome.
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Preston Bo Churchill
Churchill
Guy H. Lothrop, Jr
Winthrop
Drama League
Winthrop Savings Banks
Selectmen Extend Thanks To League
The Unemployment Committee expresses appreciation to the Non-Partisan League for its extraordinary service and the largest single contribution received. The letter notes the value of the donation to relief efforts and commends the league’s sterling community example by the town’s young men. Preston B. Churchill signs for the committee.
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Guy H. Lothrop, Jr
League
Mr. Lothrop
Public Hearing On Town Warrant
A public hearing by the Advisory Committee will be held in the Hearing Room at Town Hall on Monday evening February 27 at 8 p m. Citizens may present cases on articles in the upcoming annual town meeting warrant. The meeting is annual and will allow arguments on the many controversial articles, which may number over fifty.
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Town Hall
Retention Plea Filed For Deputy Commissioner Bagley
Daniel J. Honan led twelve congressmen in urging Governor Ely to retain Deputy Commissioner Edward C. R. Bagley, whose recent removal notice sparked widespread support. Resolutions from Chelsea and local boards, plus petitions signed by thousands, highlighted Bagley’s distinguished prison work and humane qualifications.
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Daniel J. Honan
Hrouse of Representatives
Ely
Edward C. R. Bagley
Professor Sayre
F of Correction
Honan
Board of Selectmen
Mr. Bagley
Pagley
Bagley
Special Meeting On Unemployment In Winthrop Town Hall
Preston J. Churchill treasurer of the Winthrop Unemployment Committee calls a special emergency meeting Thursday night February 16 in the Hearing Room at Town Hall at 8 o'clock. All organizations may send representatives and anyone interested may attend. meeting will be brief but crucial for unemployment relief continuation.
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Preston J. Churchill
Winthrop Unemployment Committee
Non-Partisan Voters League Won’t Endorse Office Seekers
The Non-Partisan Voters League officials deny plans to endorse candidates in the forthcoming election. President Guy Lothrop Jr says the group will not back any candidates for major offices, except those running for Town Meeting Members. Members seeking office may run themselves, but without league sponsorship.
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Non-Partisan
Voters League
Guy Lothrop, Jr
League
Drama League Prepares Dover Road Cast For Benefit
The Drama League selects an excellent cast for its third season presentation The Dover Road to be staged March 30 at Odd Fellows Hall for unemployment fund relief Rehearsals are under Hazel Wentworth Monroe with Louis Sheehan Olive Fisher Cronin Arthur Verney James S Hamilton and William D Childress in the lineup Louis Sheehan known as Paul Scott brings professional experience and familiarity to the production The ensemble includes seasoned local actors and theatre enthusiasts anticipating the show’s success
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Drama League
Dover~ Road
Odd. Fellows’ Hall
Hazel Wentworth Monroe
Louis
Sheehan
Olive Fisher Cronin
Arthur Verney
James S. Hamilton
William D. Childress
League
Louis Sheehan
Paul Scott
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Winthrop Co-operative Bank
Chen Banc
EB. Whittemore
U.S.S. Maine
Havana Harbor
Harold Turner
Virginia
Cliff? Avenue
New Rochelle
N. Y
East Orange
New Jersey
East Boston
Revere
Ham’s Stores
Winthrop Beach
Centre
Highlands
Eastern Tracking Corp
Edward J- McHugh
Charles Markell
Arthur—G— Boylan
Tan Brese
Fraika
Capitol Contracting—Co
Fastern Tricking Corp
Hamilton
Edw
J. Meate
Bay
Wall
James A. Herbert
Winthrop Trust Company
Winthrop, Mass
Lee
Pt. Shirley
Selectmen
Jetter
Pr. Churchill
Jocal UN- Temtptoyment
Preston B.‘ Churchill
Com. E. R. Bagley
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