Governor Signs Breakwater Bill for Winthrop Shore
Governor Ely signs the Winthrop Breakwater Bill authorizing 150000 dollars to build a breakwater near Winthrop Shore Drive. The plan requires Winthrop to contribute 25000 dollars before work begins, with location to be determined by the public works department.
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Winthrop Shore
Winthrop Shore Drive
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Department of Public Works
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Commonwealth
Parish House Operetta and Play Draw Large Parish Audience
At Parish House Bowdoins district Friday night the annual operetta Golden Glow and the Sleeping Wood play were witnessed by a large audience. Fifty four St. John's Episcopal Church youths participated under author and director Mrs Charles Johnson with Miss Anfré Morgan guiding costumes. Mrs Bertha Pierce handled tickets and Mrs Esther Madison managed music and directed a dance piece by Jean Bender and Dawn Hagman. Grace Cunnings offered readers at intermission while candy sales supported the event.
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Sleeping Wood
Bowdoiist
St. John's ‘Episcopal Church
Charles Johnson
Anfré*Morgan
Bertha Pierce
Esther—Madison
Elks To Observe 25th Anniversary at Winthrop Lodge
Winthrop Lodge of Elks marks a Silver Anniversary after 25 years since its June 26 1907 founding. A three day celebration includes an opening gun June 25 a June 26 lodge meeting and a June 27 dinner dance honoring members and their ladies under the guiding committee led by Gene Cronin and John W Lill.
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Winthrop Lodge of Elks
gene-Cronin
John
W. Lill
Gene’ Cronin
New. Eneland
Wastore- St
Lodge of Elks
Winthrop
Goodwin declares candidacy for Governor at yacht club
Frank A. Goodwin former registrar of motor vehicles and current Boston Finance Commission chair announces he will run for Governor at the Pleas ant Park Yacht Club winter meeting. The dinner drew over 150 members with invites including Lt. Col. Paul D Bunker Senator Conde Brodrine and Dr Kieken.
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Pleasant’ Park Yacht Club
Frank A. Goodwin
Boston Finance Commission
Goodwin
Comedore
George J. Hamilton
Paul D Bunker
Fort Banks
Conde Brodbine
Revere
Kieken
Iitercolonial Club
Pie
Memorial Day Parade Chief Marshal Expresses Gratitude
Memorial Day remarks express sincere appreciation to all who joined the parade and church services and to those who assisted. Special thanks are given to Fred Preble, Fleming, George Pierce, and Dick Flynn for technique, knowledge, courtesy and guidance during the memorial exercises.
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Fred Preble
Dr. Fleming
George Pierce
Dick” Flynn
Legion Carnival planning and events announced
The American Legion Carnival Committees meet on Monday June 6 at the Legion Building as no post meeting is scheduled until June 15. Reports on tag sales are positive, books urged for members, and two cars will be displayed for selection. The Twelfth annual Carnival at Winthrop Post No 148 runs July 2 and 4 with family friendly activities and fireworks planned.
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American Legion
Legion
Arthur Birkmaier
Fost
Winthrop Post
Winthrop Post No. 148
Winthrop Elks Plan Flag Day Parade and Ceremony
Winthrop Lodge of Elks organizes Flag Day events Tuesday June 4 in Metcalf Square with a parade from the Elks Home at seven o clock led by the Winthrop Post American Legion band and drum corps. Congressman William P Connery Jr will deliver the principal address with Lynn Lodge Elks member Arthur Eyng as parade chief of staff.
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Grand Lodge of the Order
Lodge of Elks
America
Board of Selectmen
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American Legion
William P. Connery, Jr
Winthrop Lawn Party Planned by Improvement Group
The Winthrop Improvement and Historical Association outlines a monster lawn party to be held on Shirley street June 21 from 1 to 5 PM. Edward C R Bagley leads the planning with merchandise booths dancing supper and music by the Paramount Orchestra. Awards include cash prizes for ticket sellers and a White Elephant table advances through sales by association members and named officials.
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Association
Shirley Street
Winthrop Improvement and Historical Association
Edward C. R. Bagley
Bagley
Paramount Orchestra
Seco
Tarrant
Robert Ea. Walsh
Illuminating
Alfred J. Pilling
John, Henry
George Sawyer
Madeline ‘Pettingell
Joshua Remby
Clara E. Seabury
Chas. H. Whittemore
Edith Foster
Carries-Rand
Marion Merrill
Doras M. Pierce
White Elephant Table
Emily Newton
Howard family heads to Milford for holiday weekend
Mr and Mrs Clarence Howard and daughter Jean of Girdlestone road motored to Milford New Hampshire for over the holiday weekend. Mr and Mrs Whyte accompanied them.
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Clarence Howard
Jean
Girdlestone Road
Milford
New Hampshire
Mrs. Whyte
Revere DeMolay Dinner At The Winthrop Arms Hotel
The Winthrop Arms Hotel hosted a Friday evening DeMolay dinner dance by Revere Chapter. Toastmaster William C. Graf of Revere gave a brief talk and welcomed guests while Frank D’Orlando, first Master Councillor, spoke on the order's aims and his travels.
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Winthrop Arms Hotel
Revere
Albert D'Orlando
Dairman
William C. Graf
Graf
Order of de Molay
Frank D'Orlando
Révere
Kansas City
Robert E. McCracken
Veterans Pay Tribute To Departed Comrades
The harbor defenses of Boston mark time with the Army bugle under Fort Banks commander Lt Col Paul D. Bunker. Coast Artillery forts faded from practice though veterans recall evenings once spent at Wine Throps rendezvous. soldiers now focus on keeping the big guns maintained amid a quiet, city-adjacent post.
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Boston
Paul D. Bunker
Fort Banks
Coast Artillery
Boston Harbor
Memorial Sunday and Day Veterans Services in Winthrop
Large turnout of Winthrop veterans observed Memorial Sunday and Memorial Day with church and cemetery services plus monument ceremonies at Metcalf Square. Colorful uniforms and flags from National and State organizations accompanied the solemn exercises along Patline Street. The ideal weather enhanced the gatherings across both days.
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Winthrop
Metcalf Square
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