Legion Carnival Recalled as 1928 Thunderbolt Incident
The 1928 Carnival of Winthrop Post No. 146, American Legion, ends as a historic event. Injured boys from a lightning strike at the midway recover fully. Commander Preble Colson and Louis Sheehan leave hospital, Sheehan temporarily blinded but homebound. Continued on Page 8.
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Winthrop Post No. 146
American Legion
Preble
Colson
Louis Sheehan
Comrade Sheehan
Ence
Health Board to Take Action on Fort Wayne Toilet Facilities
At the Monday Board of Health session Health Officer William D. Childress reported inadequate toilet facilities for employees. The board voted to notify concerns and press for remedy. One respondent pledged compliance. no reply was received from others.
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Board of Health
William D. Childress
Winthrop Trust Company Report for June 30 1928
Report of the condition of the Winthrop Trust Company of Winthrop Massachusetts at the close of business June 30 1928 as rendered to the Commissioner of Banks.
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Winthrop
Mass
Financial reserve statements consented to under penalty of perjury
For the last thirty days the average reserve carried was currency and specie 3.30 per cent deposited in reserve banks 6.99 per cent U S and Mass bonds 6.00 per cent. The foregoing statements are made and subscribed to under the penalties of perjury. ALMON E WHITTEMORE President EDWARD A THOMAS Directors
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U. S. and
Mass
U. S
Banking House
Suburban Gas & Electric Wins Zoning Change
At a special town meeting in the Junior High School auditorium on Bartlett road the parcel between Adams street and Winthrop Trust Co. was placed in the business zone. The Suburban Gas & Electric Co. sought the change to erect an office and display building. The meeting initially lacked a quorum but later reconvened and the land was unanimously rezoned.
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Bartlett Road
Adams Street
Winthrop Trust Company
Suburban Gas & Electric Company
Davison
By-Laws on Sidewalks and Obstructive Gates
Local ordinance outlines sidewalk rules restricting gates and doors from swinging into public ways. The text notes a one foot buffer from the curb line and references a store or premises opening noted as an incident.
Rain in First Elf 3 Early October
Management announces road electrification will be completed soon with rapid progress. Work is advancing swiftly to finish installation and upgrades in the area, signaling major infrastructure improvements for October.
Voter List Drops Grow as Assessors Trim Enrollments
The text notes 400 to 500 names dropped from the voting list since April 1 this year, a routine annual culling. Assessors census the population, the Town Clerk reconciles voting rolls, and unresponsive addresses trigger removals. The process aims to verify residency and detect movers to other town areas.
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Winthrop
Electric conversion planned for Narrow Gauge rail system
Passage describes installing catenary wires and erecting steel bridges as the railroad shifts from steam to electric operation. The project aims to keep service uninterrupted while the Operating Department completes the conversion, promising faster, more frequent trains once electric service begins.
Winthrop Post Votes Appreciation for Hospital Staff
At a regular meeting of Winthrop Post No. 146 American Legion held Monday evening in the Dugout, members unanimously approved sending a letter of appreciation to the Winthrop Community Hospital staff for efficient service to veterans. No financial outcome details could be provided as tags and bills were not available.
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Winthrop Post No. 146
American Legion
Winthrop Community Hospital
Nito
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Legion Carnival
Commercial Department
Almon E. Whittemore
Edward A. Thomas
Aoe Ee
Gas, Electric and Water Company
National Banks and Trust Companies
Enetree Club
OPERA
Ham’s
Hui
Winthrop Co-operative Bank
A E. Whittemore
Treas
Ane Bankees
Savings Bank Life Insurance
A. C. J. Pope
Preston B. Churchill
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Henry E. Keough Co. Plumbing and Heating
Pauline St
Nockel
Hotel Westminster
Telephone East
Boston
General Office
Congress St
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