Encounters Storm On Maine Trip Aboard the Kanawha
From the log of the 65 foot power cruiser Kanawha owned by Almond Whittemore treasurer of Winthrop Cooperative Bank and veteran Cottage Park skipper the voyage began after July races. The boat sailed from Portland Maine July 19 to Gloucester Mass after anchoring at Gloucester July 13 following a race day. Aboard were A E Whittemore Louise King Allan King Phil Burbank R J and Mary Burbank and other friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almond Whittemore
Winthrop, Co-operative Bank
Cottage Park
Portland
Maine
Gloucester
Mass
Whittemore
Kanawha
Work Begins on Local Breakwater Project
Work on the Winthrop Breakwater started midweek under the Department of Public Works. Representative Daniel Howati notes the project extends into the Winthrop Highlands area as construction begins Wednesday.
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Daniel
Department of Public Work
Winthrop
Throp Highlands
Funeral Services Held on Saturday for Frederick Manning
Funeral services for Frederick R. Manning, East Boston letter carrier, who died July 17 at Massachusetts General Hospital after an operation, were held Saturday at 9 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church. Old neighbors and friends from East Boston and Winthrop attended. Rev. John T. Sullivan presided, helped by Rev. James I. Carroll and Rev. Alfred Butler. Church choir provided music under Mrs. Louise Mitten’s direction. continued on Page 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick R. Manning
Massachusetts General Hospital
St. John the Evangelist
Boston
Winthrop
John T. Sullivan
James I. Carroll
Alfred Butler
Louise Mitten
Grant License For Additional Tanks
The Board of Selectmen granted Walter G. Pekar a license to add tanks with a capacity of 804 gallons at the corner of Main and Pleasant Streets. The tanks will be used in connection with Pekar’s Wal a business and follow a Monday evening hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Selection
Walter G. Pekar
Ufe
Local Scouts Head to National Jamboree in Washington
Six Winthrop Scouts from two Troops of the Winthrop District join Lynn Council Provisional Troop for the National Boy Scout Jamboree. Invited by President Roosevelt, the group travels August 21 to 30, camping with scouts from across the United States.
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Winthrop
Winthrop District
Washington, D. C
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Lynn Council
Lincoln K. Drake
Robert Greeley
Stephen P. Thornton
Boston
Washington
Old Colony
Fall River
New Bedford
Narragansett
R.L
United States
Paul J. Dwyer
Harry J. Dwyer
Lpring’ Road
Kenneth W. Fowler
Robert Fowler
Bartlett Road
Will
Parking space proposal near Cottage Park road center
Local officials are urged to seek owners permission to convert the Cottage Park road area near Somerset avenue into a free parking lot to ease congestion on Woodside avenue Bartlett road and Somerset avenue. A second idea suggests using the right of way between Boniarset avenue and nearby land for parking, though land damages at Somerset avenue may offset potential benefits.
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Cottage Park Road
Somerset Avenue
Woodside Avenue
Bartlett Road
Citims
Boniarset Avenue
Shriners Plan Aug 21 Outing at Norumbega Park
Aleppo Temple Shriners announce an outing for members and families at Norumbega Park on August 21 featuring a Shrine Band of 150 pieces. Activities include refreshments and entertainment as Aleppo Chanters aim for a 1937 Imperial Council convention and possible Seattle trip.
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Winthrop Council No
Knights of Columbus
Richard D. Cox
P.G K
Centennial Grove
Nes
ATT
Cox
Pat
Harry” Lapham
James Carbety
Jasmond Crosh
James Codv
Herbert Axe
Aleppo
Norumbega Park
Imperial Council
Shriners
Seattle
Thye
Clarence J. McKenzie
Winthrop
Walter Smith
Harvey Leggee
Funeral Services for Allen E Newton Jr
Funeral services for Allen E Newton Jr of 258 Court Road were held Monday at 2 PM from his home. The Winthrop High student died Saturday at age 16 after an appendectomy followed by a relapse. Survived by parents, brother Edward, sister Eleanor, and grandfather Edward Newton. interment in Winthrop Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
E. Newton, Jr
Ellen E. Newton
258
Court Road
Ralph M. Harper
Winthrop
Robert Litchfield
Charles Loomis
Jerry Price
Gene White
Warrel Boutelle
George = Blair
Frantesey
Frederick Hillatt
De’Molay
George ‘Douglas
Orlando “Merchant
Allan’ Bulmer
Frederick Robert Graves
Robert Belcher
Richmond Terry
Winthrop High School
Edward
Eleanor
Edward B. Newton
Winthrop Cemetery
Escape Death In Lowell Road Crash
Three young men escaped serious harm when a Ford coupe grazed a tree on Lowell road and veered into the sidewalk at 41 Lowell road. Police say the same car was seen racing along Pleasant Street minutes earlier. The crash woke nearby residents as the vehicle sustained heavy damage.
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Lowell Road
Pleasant Street
Ingleside Park Board Seeks Filling for Harbor Dredge Plan
Ingleside Park officials report extensive dredging operations planned in Boston Harbor near the airport. Chairman Atkinson of the Board of Section writes to Washington authorities requesting some dredged material be placed in Ingleside Park to complete park development.
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Boston Harbor
S. 40. Atkinson
Board -of -Secetiion
Washington, D. C
Selectmen Clash With ERA Administrator Over Project Plans
The Board of Selectmen fault ERA submissions by William H. Walsh as poorly planned and risky. They favor PWA funding guided by Whitman & Howard, warn against costly drains, and say several proposals lack thorough engineering. They cite a $132,539.40 project cost with 45 percent federal aid and 55 percent town share.
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William H. Walsh
Board of Select Men
PWA
Walsh
Whitman& Howard
Board of Selectmen
Leonard C. Atkinson
Federal Public Works Administration
Mhetelle
Atkinser
WPA
Sera
Federal
Mie Willsh
Whitntin & Howard
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A. E. Whittemore
SILEX
POR
Ocean
HAM
Friendly Stores
Winthrop Centre
Highlands
Winthrop Co-operative Bank
Winthrop, Mass
A.E. Whittemore
Winthrop Knights
Winthrop Council
K. of C
Bobbie Downe
Freerge Downe
Er Avettre
Billerica
Nat’s Delicatessen
Phis
Shirley Street
Winthrop Trust Company
Safe Deposit Boxes Tax Club
Savings Department
A. E. Newton Jr
Lowell Rd
Ingleside Park
Soerla Tel Eed
Aled Iiny
Federal Public Works
Walter Ant
Kelvinator
Henry E. Keough Co
Pauline Street
Schlitz
Revere ST
Oce
East
East Boston
Boardman St. Orient Heights
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