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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1940
Page
1
The Board of Assessors announces a 1.40 increase per thousand dollars of real estate valuation for 1940, raising the tax rate to 29.40 from 28.00 in 1939. The rise stems from no tax-title borrowing of 35 000 and higher appropriations, with total valuation assumed equal to 1939, marking an all time high rate for the town.
The 70th commencement on June 10 awarded degrees to 233 seniors and 69 graduates. Winthrop residents receiving degrees include Sidney C. Siegal of 38 Forrest Street with a Bachelor of Science, William F. Goodwin of 15 Wheelock Street with a Bachelor of Science, and Henry M Schrieber of 185 Grovers Avenue with a Bachelor of Arts.
A large rally will be held on Boston Common this Sunday from 3 to 5 PM to urge speedy aid to the Allies in their war against Germany and Italy. Representative Roy W. Pigeon and Mrs Flor ence Pratt of this town serve on the committee. The group seeks aid by every means short of entering the war. Many speakers will address the crowd and a band concert is planned. Local residents are urged to attend.
The Board of Selectmen unanimously refused Fred G. Trask’s petition to call a town meeting to vote on erecting or purchasing a municipal lighting plant. The board stated it would discuss the matter further with Trask if he wishes.
Citizens urged to pull and burn ragweed to reduce pollen and protect blooms. Garden Club and Winthrop Woman's Club members offer help identifying the weed. All residents urged to act before July 1.
Federal court approved a liquidation plan for the Boston Revere Beach and Lynn railroad assets. The plan routes property to two trusts for asset liquidation with bondholders backing the plan. one objector spoke against it.
On June 6 Mrs. C. H. Greene led Rangers to the Easton birthplace of her father Channing Howard. The group of thirty-two toured the Revolutionary War era house, dressed in poke bonnets and beaver hats, enjoyed a picnic, and explored fields and woods finding wildflowers, ferns, a haven bird and a red-eyed vireo above.
Albert Kelfer son of Joe Kelfer of the Kelfer Liquor Store was injured when his car was struck by a Chelsea driver at Pleasant Street and Woodside Avenue. He suffered side injuries and severe shock, was treated at home, and expected to be out for a week or more. Both vehicles were badly damaged.
The Winthrop Catholic Woman's Club will sponsor a bridge whist and food sale on Wednesday June 19 at 8 30 p m in St Johns Hall Lincoln Street. Mrs Ernest B Pevear is general chairman of a large committee with Mrs Norman J Horrigan in charge of prizes and tickets overseen by several officers. Many attractive prizes will be awarded including a valuable door prize.
Frank W. Hussey of Dartmouth 43 returns Tuesday to his home at 484 Circuit Road for summer vacation, resuming duties and rest before fall term.
At Miller Field the Class of 1940 senior exercises drew a full crowd despite cold weather. John Charles McDonald led the graduates in blue and white as J. Newton Esdaile conferred diplomas on 250 students. The program featured patriotic addresses and music with prizes awarded to Kathleen Cronin and Leon Kind, among others.
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