05 Jul 1935
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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1935
Page
1
Winthrop Golf Club invites members and friends to a July 13 Family Day at the club with events from 1 p m to midnight. Activities include a member and non member tournament, putting and driving contests, nearest to pin, a buffet supper, dancing with an orchestra, and a Grand Drawing for a 1935 Chevrolet Master DeLuxe. Tickets are available from club members.
The Garden Club of Winthrop held its first outdoor meeting of the season at Mrs Mabel S Bragdon's Bartlett home. Morning and afternoon sessions were conducted outdoors with indoor reception and light refreshments served. Continued on Page 8.
The All-America Soap Box Derby, co sponsored by Chevrolet and local dealers, offers a four year scholarship and other prizes. Open to boys 6 to 16 in Winthrop with guardian involvement to enter at 57 Putnam Street Fullerton Inc. Local winners go to Akron Ohio on August 11 for national trials.
The police training syllabus expands with a Blue Book style manual on police conduct and duties. The University Extension Division of the State Department of Education will offer a course in preparation for the October statewide civil service examination for police positions.
Major General Fox Conner announced 1300 Massachusetts youths are among 2390 slated for Citizens Military Training Camps opening today in New England. More than 4000 youths applied for 2300 places. Fort Devens Massachusetts lists 769 slots with Winthrop sending Paul Cashman Alfred Daly Charles Hagman Rob E Hersey Howard Hodgdon Bernard Kneeland Joseph Kneeland Thomas Lehman William Lehman Jr George Proctor Jr Roger Steward Wellington Steward Edward Van Datinda Sumner Weiner William Wood.
The Richard F. Metcalf Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars at 66 Shore Drive will host its annual carnival July 15 to 20. The event features Smith's Diving Horses performing from a platform into a shallow water tank, plus band concerts and fair booths. Admission is free, inviting the public to enjoy the activities.
Mr and Mrs Jack Westcott of Rocky River Ohio arrive this week to spend the 4l days with Mr and Mrs Roy and will remain through the summer in town with the family.
A near tragedy at Simon J Donovan Beach was averted when Lt Robert Tucker rescued a boy from a draining channel off Ingleside Park. Witness Betty Campbell called for help and Tucker revived the youth with artificial respiration. The incident highlighted dangers posed by the drain extending from the shore into a deep ditch.
Camp Powow the Lynn Council Boy Scouts summer training camp opens for its sixteenth season of six weeks on July 8. The 24 acre Ames Thiry site in Massachusetts lies 33 miles from Central Square Lynn and is possible through Greater Lynn citizens. The program preserves scout movement features with additions for in camp activities. Troops are urged to bring leadership. hikes trips boats canoe expeditions overnight camps cookouts and games are planned.
ERA Administrator Wm J Walsh proposes a 35000 project list for material costs at a special town meeting within two to three weeks. Projects include 5000 linear feet of granolithic sidewalks and street sewer work plus 4500 for Tagieside Park filling and 2500 for school repairs and painting with ERA funding covering labor.
Joseph P. Carney the RFC manager in Massachusetts is expected to resign to join a Treasury post at the President’s request. Bernard McElligott, assistant to Mr. Carney, is considered likely to be selected to head the RFC in Massachusetts. McElligott previously served as ERA assistant administrator under Carney and Rotch.
Park Department announces lifeguard coverage at Donovan Beach during peak season after a near drowning incident near Simon J Donovan Street. A wire screen guards the drain end to warn bathers and deter children from taking risks. Consideration is given to extending the drain box two feet into deep water to reduce danger.
The First Church of Christ Scientist in Winthrop announces Sunday evening services at 7 30 p m during July and August. Public invited. Reading room hours are 2 to 5 p m on open days and 7 to 9 p m Saturdays.
Winthrop Post American Legion opens its annual Fourth of July Carnival at Ingleside Park for four days. Midways, rides, games, races, ponies, refresh ments and fireworks are planned with special attractions and music.
Suffolk Downs race track nears completion ahead of an opening set for Wednesday July 10. Grandstand finished with seating. clubhouse and minor details remain. Entries from across the country have been received and top horses expected to participate from July 10 to August 10. Racing Secretary F J Bryan and Ed Brennan confirm the book is ready.
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