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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1919
Page
5
William H. Gardner, noted cuieen and patriotic worker, becomes publicity man for the local War Work Committee. A musical writer, his song Ring Out Sweet Bell of Peace drew acclaim at the fourth grand concert of New York Lodge of Elks. Gardner lives at 40 Willoway with a large family and supports Roosevelt methods.
The Winthrop Highlands Association outlines a June 17 season opener at Cliff House with a formal greens dedication led by Williard N. Hall. A day of contests, weekly prizes, and Labor Day prize for the season’s best score are announced, plus a busy social calendar and new management at Cliff House under Mrs. Merrill. The bathing beach reopens with a big float launching the season, and a series of subscription parties is scheduled through late summer.
Winthrop’s German shepherd owned by Ed Walsh won blue ribbon first and yellow third at the Ladies' Kennel Club of Am burndale show. Judges noted the only brown dog. French dog “Tike” drew attention as Walsh contemplates more shows despite a large offer.
At 9.39 A. M. the Firemen's Relief Association members gathered at the Central Fire Station for a parade. They marched to the cemetery and placed wreaths on 15 past members' graves. Services followed, then a procession to the Unitarian church on Hermonst for an address by Pastor Mr. Savage.
Deane Winthrop Chapter DAR members voted to send a splendid contribution to aid the Serbia relief drive. The effort enjoys the hearty cooperation of the State Board of Management of the National Society.
The Military Hospital Aid Society reports a busy period in supporting sick and convalescent soldiers with cheerful aid and visits. The note mentions 37 beneficiaries in the latest wave of assistance.
Captain Stoehr returns home after recent ordeal. He is greeted by friends in the park as the company he left, part of the 2nd Pioneers, is now at Bendorf in Germany and all were well when he bade them adieu seven weeks ago.
Winthrop community items note Hockamock Club plans for Fourth of July parade with members Devereaux Natale Peterson Elwell Holmes Gunderson and others in attendance. Reports include Whist Club dinners Membership Luncheon at First M K Church and plans for Weymouth Outing. Also mentions residents’ travels society events and a Golden Wedding anniversary with extended family present.
Several hundred parishioners attended a Monday June 9 meeting led by Rev. John H. Griffin and Rev. Father O Brien. Daniel Foley of Greater Boston spoke on Ireland rights and Wilsons Fourteen Points. John R Murphy Fire Commissioner chaired fundraising efforts with an eight member women’s committee to support a national effort.
Amid floodwaters at Fieville near Grand Pre, 91 graves were washed from crosses and scattered. After drainage, the bodies were exhumed and identified. Five checks ensure correct grave location in the large cemetery while the American Memorial League forms to care for American soldiers graves in France and decorates May 30 as Memorial Day with local French women assuming responsibility.
Paul S MacWhorter a 24 year old plumber of Winthrop and Edna M Chase 19 a stenographer of 1055 Saratoga street East Boston. James J Egan widower 38 garage proprietor of Winthrop and Mary G Bowen 32 at home of 86 Millett street. George L Margeson Jr 24 credit man 72 Hiawatha road Boston and Edna M Griffiths 24 at home Winthrop.
Zionist chairman M. M. Goldbers announces Winthrop will vote June 20 to select two delegates to the Zionist of America twenty second annual convention in Chicago. Across 360 cities, 160000 Jews are registered, with aim to reach 250000, ahead of the convention.
Public notice lists weekday hours for the Adult Department from 1:30 to 9 pm and the Juvenile Department from 1:30 to 1 pm, 7 to 8 pm with holidays excluded. Book Deposit at Elliot and Whittier's real estate office, corner Tartav and Shirley St. Point Shirley opens Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2 pm until 8 pm.
Mid week games at 3 30 p m and holiday games at 3 p m. North Shore High School announces times for league contests across the season for local readers.
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