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Winthrop Welcomes World War Veterans With Grand Celebration
Winthrop held a city wide Victory and Welcome Home gala last Thursday night marking the end of the Great War era. Thousands filled Elks Club and yacht clubs with free vaudeville, movies, and refreshments as Com. H F Burroughs and local wartime committees organized events, a midnight bonfire, and a massive 10 AM parade led by Col. James P Howell. A spectacular pageant America in the World War drew over 15,000 spectators, praised for its ambitious 30 day creation and featuring Maud Murray, Ruth Richards, and Edith Cavell roles. a second performance is planned for Fort Banks in August.
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Winthrop
Elks’ Club
War Work Committee
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H. F. Burroughs
Winthrop Yacht Club
Cottage Park
Pleasant Park Yacht Club
R. Morris
J. P. Margeson
Boy Scouts
Fort Banks
James P. Howell
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