Graduation Ends School Days for Thousands of Youth
The article salutes local high school graduates as they face hard times and seek footholds in office or industry. It notes fewer will settle into secure positions, contrasts past and present outlooks, and commends the leadership of Grand Knight Roger Dodd and the Columbian Circle. It praises Ray Flannery Dan Lynch Frank Welch and others, and invites a large turnout at the June 19 meeting. It also mentions the Novena to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and congratulates the graduates and Boudreau and associates.
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Hector
France
Roger Dodd
Raymond Flannery
Daniel Lynch
Richard D. Cox
PGE
Frank O’maley
A. Frank Welch
John J. McCarthy
PDD
William O’kane
John. F. McMahon
Harold Verdi
Harold_ Verdi
John Kennedy
Fred. Hogan
Winthrop Council
Ray Flannery
Dan Lynch
Frank Welch
Bill O'Kane
John McMahon
Harry O'Connell
John McCarthy
The
Recorder
Boudreau
Rhuddlan village famed for wartime patriotism and sacrifice
Rhuddlan England is described as patriotic and lucky. In World War I 221 of 1000 residents joined, 220 returned. In the present war every young man able to fight has gone, with over a quarter of 1700 in khaki and no youths 17 to 25 left. A conscientious objector is noted.
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England
Rhuddlan
Texas Flax Grows On Gulf Coast As New Varieties Prove Adaptable
Three consecutive years of strong flax growth on the Texas Gulf Coast encourage growers to adopt varieties from Argentina Brazil and India. Flaxseed supplies oil for paint and could replace declining cottonseed in cotton oil mills. Texas yields reach 17 bushels per acre while Minnesota and the Dakotas average six.
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Texas
Argentina
Brazil
India
Texas Gulf Coast
Minnesota
Dakotas
Elks to Attend Massachusetts Convention in Pittsfield
Winthrop Lodge Elks and many members with families plan to attend the Massachusetts Elks Association convention in Pittsfield June 15 to 17. Daniel J. Honan of Winthrop Lodge is a presidential candidate, nominated by Capt. David P. Harrigan. Activities include a parade, grand ball, business session, dinner at Wild Acres, aquatic events, and a large auditorium entertainment.
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Winthrop Lodge
The
Elks
Massachusetts
Wild Acres
Elks’ Home
Playmakers Elect New Officers After Successful First Season
The Playmakers wrap up their first season with praise for outgoing officers Bill Childress Art Verney Ross Gilchrist Louis Sheehan and Audrey Rohrman. Jim Carrington is elected president and Ken Kelly becomes first business manager. The group thanks supporters and invites continued input for next year.
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Playmakers
Bill” Childress
Take Dad to Dine At Lewis Cafe This Father’s Day
Dad is invited to Lewis Cafe 107 Boulevard Revere on Father’s Day June 16. The ad promotes a chicken and steak dinner cooked on a Broilizer with juices retained and a home like atmosphere with friendly service. Meet Winthrop friends at Lewis’ any day or evening and the cafe will cater late into the night.
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Lewis’ Cafe
107 Boulevard, Revere
Lewis
Carver Dinner Plans Completed
Somerville honors Mel Carver a long time teacher coach with a Thursday June 20 dinner at 6 30 in the Southern Junior High School gymnasium. Winthrop friends join the delegation. tickets are distributed by Daniel J. Honan John P. White and Charles A. Hagman.
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Mel
Somerville
Southern Junior High School
Somerville Chronicle
Winthrop
Daniel J. Honan
John P. White
Charles A. Hagman
Selectmen
Winthrop Board of Selectmen
C S C Seeks Qualified Workers For War Effort
The Civil Service Commission announces ongoing skilled trade examinations to support the National Defense Program. Applications are being taken for Blacksmith, Boatbuilder, Boiler maker, Machinist, Shipwright, Toolmaker and other trades. Local office in Boston at First U.S. Civil Service District, U.S. Post Office and Court House Building.
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U. S. Post‘office
Court House
Boston
Mass
Foreclosure Sale of Winthrop Home Under 1934 Mortgage
Public auction set for July 9 1940 at 1 PM on Main Street Winthrop Suffolk County Massachusetts foreclosing a mortgage held by Home Owners' Loan Corporation dated March 14 1934. Property described as lot B on land plan Yardia 1908 with buildings and fixtures including furnaces ranges and screens. Sale subject to unpaid taxes water liens and other municipal charges with $200 cash required at signing. James J Brennan State Counsel for MORTGAGER 31 St James Ave Boston.
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Mary P. Visconte
Winthrop
Suffolk County
Massachusetts
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
Suffolk
County of
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Main Street
Maloney
Alfred T. Scigliano
Nat Delicatessen and Package Goods Store Ad
When spirits lag just call Nat's Delicatessen or Package Goods Store for a well stocked assortment of delicatessen products and liquors. Liquor, wines, beer and ale are ready to serve your needs at Nat's.
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Nat
Amazon Drainage Area Report Quoted
The Amazdéh river drainage area is listed as 2,722,000 square miles in the report.
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Amazon’s
Amazdéh River
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