Winthrop Community Hospital Report Highlights 27 Months
The trustees recount the first 27 months of the Winthrop Community Hospital, detailing fundraising efforts for the Metcalf property, its purchase and mortgage, and the opening of the former Metcalf building as a 24 bed facility. They note plans for a larger hospital, cite facility shortcomings, and describe the new maternity unit and X ray department opened in 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Community Hospital
Metcalf
Winthrop
Boston
Metcalf House
National Hospital
Whitman
King Coffin
League Names Candidates for Winthrop Election
The Republican League of Winthrop endorsed a full slate for March election. Nominees include Joshua Remby and Arthur W. Gibby for selectmen, Harry W. Aiken for town treasurer, Bessie L. Dodge for tax collector, James C. Nelson for moderator, Edward S. Freeman for board of health, and others on library, cemetery, and school posts. Rep. Edgar F. Power spoke and ex-Senator Edward C. R. Bagley urged unity. A future hearing on the East Boston Bridge was announced, with further sessions set for Feb 2 and Feb 6 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Root
John N. Hanmer
Joshua Remby
Arthur W. Gibby
Artemus B. Reade
Harry W. Aiken
Bessie L. Dodge
James C. Nelson
Joseph E. Davison
Edgar F. Power
Edward C. R. Bagley
Pres. Root
Winthrop
Julian Stiles
Chet Taylor
State House
van Ness Bates
Boston
Bates
Arthur F. Blanchard
Cambridge
City of Boston
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Channing Howard
W. B. Phinney
City Fuel Co
Gifford
East Boston Land Co
Tom” Giblin
Orient Heights
Toom
Joseph Poor Jr Confirmed Permanent Fire Dept Officer
Joseph H. Poor Jr, longtime member, becomes permanent officer starting Monday February 2. He has served as Captain Coggin’s fill in and held lieutenant rank on Engine 2. An electrician and businessman, Poor is married with two children and resides at 71 Bowdivist. Mrs Poor is active in the Firemen's Auxiliary and a charter member of the local chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Poor, Jr
Fire Department
Poor
Bowdovist
Firemen’s Auxiliary
Hospital Aid Benefit Dance Planned at Elks Hall
A committee of the Community Hospital Aid Association arranges a dance at Elks Hall on Wednesday evening February 18 to fund linen and related hospital needs. Additional plans will be announced later. Also promotion notes a Happiwork Pastime Package for rainy days at Ham's Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Hospital Aid Association
Elks’ Hall
Ham
Lewis Lake Improvements Urged for Winter Sports
Park commissioners plan immediate work at Lewis Lake to support ice sports throughout the cold season. Chairman Hayes states a ready plan will provide ongoing ice access when temperatures permit.
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Lewis Lake
Hayes
Jenkins Conway Wed Lock in Jamaica Plain Ceremony
The marriage of William Newton Jenkins of 175 Pleasant Street to Miss Alice M Conway occurred at St Thomas Church Jamaica Plain in the parochial residence at 7 30 in the evening. Rev Fr Moriarty officiated with H A Jenkins and Miss Peggy Conway as attendants. The event was quiet with a supper at an in town hotel followed by a southern wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Newton Jenkins
Pleasant St
Alice M. Conway
St. Thomas Church
Jamaica Plain
Fr. Moriarty
H. A. Jenkins
Peggy Conway
Brackets of Shelving at Ham's Stores Mentioned
Fragmented OCR notes indicate shelving items and mention Ham's Stores as a location. The readable text hints at everyday goods and potential birth shelf items without clear details or dates.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Winthrop Trust Company
U. S
Bank
Savings Department
Christmas Club
Justice of the Peace
Notary Public
Winthrop Co-operative Bank
A. E. Whittemore
Winthrop Savings Bank
Bartlett Road
Massachusetts
A. C. J. Fope
Preston B. Churchill
Massachusetts Wharf Coal Co
Elliot & Whittier
Winthrop St
Winthrop Tel
Ocean
Washington St
Hospital
Legion Hall
League
Ed. C. R. Bagley
Representative Power
Mr. Bates
Republican League of Winthrop, Inc
Wadsworth Hall
East Boston Bridge
Wm. H. Gardner
Willoway
House
Edgar Power
Metropolitan District Commission
Great Head
State ‘House
Henry E. Keough
Pauline Street
Tel
Fidelity and Casualty Company
Douglas Hardware & Paint Store
Winthrop Center
Joseph Poor, JR
Mr. Poor
A. L. Coggin
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