First Aid Course Draws Larger Crowd In Winthrop
The second session at Edward Clarke School on Shirley Street drew more attendees than Monday's meeting. Miss Helen Tarbox from Winthrop School led the discussion on handling air raid victims, as Percy Sterling presented instructional books to Air Wardens and First Aid Workers. Local officials and residents including Pigon, Walter Symonds, Hovey Rand, Edgar Ryerson, Lindsay Churchill, and the Wilder couple attended, highlighting Winthrop’s strengthened Civilian Defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Clarke School
Shirley St
Helen Tarbox
Winthrop School
Percy Sterling
Winthrop Civilian Defense Committee
Pigon
Walter Symonds
Hovey Rand
State Guard
Fred Gardner Smith
Edgar L. Ryerson
Lindsey Churchill
John M. Wilder
Lowell Rd
Winthrop Center
Winthrop
First Church of Winthrop Service Schedule and Night
The First Church of Winthrop lists 9:45 a m church school 11:00 a m morning worship including a graduation sermon Too Little Too Late and 7:30 p m evening worship The Friday 8:00 p m Church Night and Bible Hour features a Ten Minute Bible Quiz and a study based on Methodism Has a Message The theme is The Church of the Living God Young graduates and parents are urged to attend in a body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Belafont Hill
Carl W. Malley
Paul B. Kern
Church of the Living God
Masonic Lodge Plans Visit to St John’s Church Service
The Winthrop Masonic Lodge will attend the 10:45 a.m. service at St. John’s Episcopal Church on the Sunday before St. John the Baptist Day, June 21. Rev. Ralph M. Harper invites the lodge chaplain to participate as the rector preaches on “The Protestant's Power that Persists.”
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Winthrop Masonic Lodge
Ralph M. Harper
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Herbert Heads New War Transportation Committee
The Winthrop Board of Selectmen appoint John W. Herbert to lead a War Transportation Committee. Members include Arthur Boudreau Edward Homer William Pumphret Fritz Westlin James Spellman and George Antuoni. The panel will plan swap riding school and work hour shifts and area traffic regulations to conserve transport as directed by state authorities.
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Board of Selectmen
Carroll L. Meins
War Transportation Conservation Program
Department of Public Utilities
State House
Boston
Winthrop
John W. Herbert
Circuit Rd
Herbert
Arthur E. Boudreau
Edward A. Homer
Rotary Club
William F. Pumphret
Fritz E. Westlin
James E. Spellman
Rapid Transit Co., Inc
George Antuoni
Service Bus Line Inc
Winthrop Graduate Joins Navy Seaman First Class
Jackie Sweeney, Winthrop graduate, joined the U S Navy and earned Seaman First Class rank within a year after receiving his diploma last June. He sends best regards to this year’s graduates and invites them aboard Ship. He is the son of Mr and Mrs John C Sweeney of 40 Taylor Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Sweeney
U. S. Navy
John. C. Sweeney
Taylor St
Winthrop
Annual Congola Festival at Union Congregational Church
The Annual Congola of the Union Congregational Church is set for Saturday afternoon June 6 from 2 to 6 o'clock. Activities include a Strawberry Festival baked foods canned goods candy novelty ties and a surprise table for children. Community friends are invited to attend and enjoy the displays and sales.
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Union Congregational Church
Elks Honor Memory of Tony Boeckel
Winthrop Lodge of Elks held a memorial at Braves Field for Norman Tony Boeckel former Boston Braves third baseman and Elks member. The event, on Memorial Day between Braves and Phillies games, featured wreaths, taps, and praise from officers including Andrew A. Biggio and Daniel J. Honan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Lodge of Elks
Robert Quinn
Boston Braves
Braves
Norman
Tony” Boeckel
Winthrop Elks
Winthrop Lodge
Phillies
John J. Gallagher, Jr
Daniel J. Honan
the Elks
Francis W. Cloran
Esquire
United States Navy
George Frieden
Fort Heath
E. Mark Sullivan
Order of Elks
Tony’ Boeckel
Spanish War Auxiliary notes from Memorial Day planning
The Spanish War Auxiliary reports a successful Penny Sale at the Blockhouse led by President Mrs. Alice Sawyer. Prizes donated by merchants, a plan to carry silk flags on Memorial Day, thanks to Commodore George Hamilton, and notes on recent meetings, promotions, Memorial Day events, and upcoming department convention in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Sawyer
George Hamilton
Pleasant Park Yacht Club
Boston
Dept. Pres
Gertrude Bond
Freda Jenkins
David Sawyer
Tech
U. S. Army
Air Corps
Episcopal Church
Civilian Defense Committee
Forts
Gertrude Egan
Alice Jordan
Department
Bellevue
Winthrop Rangers Hear Harbor Talk
Winthrop Rangers met on May 28 at the home of Mrs. Edith Floyd in Point Shirley. President Agnes Larkin led a short business meeting and plans were made to enter a flower arrangement in the Garden Club flower show.
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Rangers
Edith Floyd
Grand View Ave
Point Shirley
Agnes Larkin
Garden Club
Winthrop Woman’s Club
Mildred Jennings
Rosamond Waddell
Margaret Gardner
Spot Pond
Concord
Sarah Lee Whorf
Boston
Whorf
James Whipple
George Burns
Navy Relief Society Seeks 300000 for Families of Missing Sailors
The Massachusetts Citizens Committee of the Navy Relief Society launches a state wide drive for 300000 to aid families of Navy men lost or missing in action. Chairman Samuel H Walcott leads the district drive and appeals for contributions to 19 Congress Street Boston. The society provides immediate support after death, emergency aid for medical and educational needs of dependents.
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Massachusetts Citizens
Committee of the Navy
Samuel H. Walcott
Congress St
Boston
Mass
Camp Powew Night Planned June 9th
Camp Powew Night on next Tuesday evening at 7 30 oclock at Osborne Hall High School invites all Winthrop Boy Scouts to learn about the Bay Shore Council summer camp. Carl L Hilton executive will show colored movies and Powwow favorites will appear in person including Phil Johnson a presenter placeholder
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborne Hall
Boy Scouts of Winthrop
Bay Shore Council
Carl L. Hilton
Phil Johnson
Scouts Invited to Powow Enthusiastic Call
Charlie Harthan Roger Mayberry and Sub Widell urge Powowits and all Boy Scouts to attend the Powow event expressing that they would be present if possible and that everyone will enjoy themselves.
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Charlie Harthan
Roger Mayberry
Sub Widell
Engagement announced for Eleanor Adams and Edmond Votta
Mr George Adams of Winthrop announces the engagement of his sister Eleanor Carolyn Adams to Edmond Votta of Lynn Massachusetts Miss Adams is connected with the telephone company in Winthrop and Mr Votta is with the Hygrade Syl vania Corporation of Salem Massachusetts No date has been set for the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Adams
Winthrop
Eleanor Carolyn
Edmond Votta
Lynn
Mass
Miss Adams
Mr. Votta
Hygra de Sylvania Corporation
Salem
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Crest Ave
Highland Station
Ocean
Crest Cash Market
First Church OF
Masonic Lodge
J. W. Herbert
New War Committee
Elks
Tony Boeckel
Winthrop Rangers
Harbor
Navy Relief Society
TN Sli
Duco
du Pont
Shirley Hardware CO
Pett Buy
Red Cross
Suburban Gas & Electric Co
Beach Street
Revere
Bartlett Road
Winthrop — Ocean
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