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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1941
Page
1
The Garden Club of Winthrop presents a two day flower show this Friday and Saturday at Odd Fellows Hall. The stage is set for a standout event with the States Exhibit featuring displays from many states and special preparations for the show.
Pee Cemetery town presents a beauty spot exhibit featuring Mrs. May Belle Porter aviculturist and a photo contest by the Winthrop Camera Club. Fourteen classes welcome members, the public and clubs, with blooms and colors described as abundant. Memorial Day displays highlight the cemetery’s well kept grounds and flags. Public attendance is invited with a nominal admission to cover show costs.
Winthrop civilian and military musical comedy and minstrel revue enters final rehearsals for March 16 17 18 at Miller Field. Cap tain James Caddigan directs with 60 strong chorus and specialty acts. Captain Edward B Gallant leads committees as tickets go on sale urging citizen support. Next cast rehearsal set for Friday at K of C Hall.
Winthrop Fire Department members observe Memorial Sunday with services at the Winthrop Cemetery memorial tablet and at the Baptist Church. Rev. Ray Meserve to speak at 10:30. Firefighters to assemble at Central Fire Station by 9:45 Sunday morning.
The Vitalization Crusade led by Dr. F. O. Hunt of Philadelphia gains momentum at the First Church of Winthrop. A parish supper on Friday at 6 30 p m will feature layman talks. Loyalty Day Sunday will mark cannying pledges to retire church debt with canvassing to follow.
Cadet Sgt. Richard Kenneth Griffin of Winthrop VT earned official notice of graduation from the fourth civilian pilot training program at Norwich University Barre Montpelier airport. He led the spring class on the FAA flight test and CA A ground school exams. Griffin, a Norwich fencing team member and Sigma Alpha Epsilon member, graduated Winthrop High in 1938 and was active in band Course Club and track.
Local veterans assisted by Battery A 241st Coast Artillery Boy and Girl Scout Troops and community groups observed Memorial Day with ceremonies at the cemetery and veteran monuments. A town parade drew hundreds, described as the largest in years, leaving a lasting impression on participants and attendees.
The Paquinoxe Chub held its annual meeting on May 28 at 162 Circuit Rd the home of Martha and Isabelle McFarlane. It marks the club’s twentieth anniversary and elected officers for the coming year including President Polly Baker and Secretary Elma Kaulback.
The British War Relief Winthrop Unit reports a successful rummage sale raising $113.55. The Saneca American Legion Post adds $50.00 to aid relief efforts. The season closes with Group F meeting at Mrs. Charles Marden’s home, 110 Almont Street, on Thursday evening, June 12.
The town of Winthrop responded to rumors of government seizure by writing to Senator Lodge seeking clarity. It then showcased a robust local effort to aid soldiers, with churches, veterans, and civic groups coordinating events, dances, services, and a large June musical revue to fund athletic equipment for troops at Fort Banks and Fort Heath.
A town board of assessors held a public hearing on valuing the right of way of the defunct Narrow Gauge railroad. The Tuesday meeting at town hall drew a large citizen turnout and produced diverse comments seeking a fair disposition. Attendees included board members William F. Abely, William Remby, John W. Fielding, Rep. Walter G. Baker, Selectmen T. E. Key, A. Verney, R. Batch elder, Brendon J. Keenan, town counsel Fred W. Fisher, and others.
The Winthrop Transportation Committee and leading businessmen meet Tuesday evening to discuss buying the defunct Narrow Gauge Railroad roadbed and property. Negotiations with first mortgage bondholders seek basing valuations and a clear title from trustees before any action. The committee deems further steps unwise without these details.
Two Winthrop students at MIT ROTC are ordered to report for Army duty. Leon E. Rubin of 19 Nevada Street reports to Edgewood Arsenal Maryland June 20 in the Chemical Warfare Service, while Leon W. Freeman of 62 Summit Avenue reports to Aberdeen Proving Grounds Maryland June 19 in the Ordnance Camp.
Winthrop High School seniors heard Miss Porter, head of the guidance department, discuss the United States Maritime Service. She explained its role under the U S Maritime Commission and Coast Guard to train young men 18 to 23 for careers in the American merchant marine. Opportunities for advancement were highlighted.
Mrs James Carrington will entertain the members of the 8 of Us Club at her home on Monday June 9 at 46 Bartlett Rd.
The Get Together Club met May 22 at 80 Upland Road hosted by Mrs Eva Lipsett with Mrs Ann Kleeman as co host. Mr Hans Kleeman gave an entertaining program after the business meeting. The next meeting will be the Past President s supper on Thursday evening June 12 in the vestry of Union Congregational Church.
Donald Hewson, Eagle Scout of Troop 77 Winthrop, was elected Lodge Chief for the coming year at a Bay Shore Council Order of the Arrow meeting. Daniel W. Wormwood Swampscott and George Hughes Lynn were elected as Vice Chief and Scribe as the lodge plans camping at Camp Powow Amesbury a beach party and Camporee duties on June 13 14 15.
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