Editorials Debate ERA and Public Works funding for local jobs
Local officials weigh ERA and Public Works financing to provide work for unemployed. Proposals estimate about 150 000 dollars for sewer drainage street resurfacing and related projects. Endorsing ERA, editors argue for local supervision and prioritizing essential, job-rich work including fire alarm housing and Shirley street school brickwork.
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ERA
Winthrop-for
Pleasant Street
Washington Avenue
Board of ‘Selectmen
Ingleside Park
Eati
Bey
Pruning Shrubs After Bloom Tips From Backyard Gardener
The Backyard Gardener offers pruning guidance for shrubs like spirea and forsythia. Prune after blossoms fall to encourage new wood that bears next year’s flowers, removing about a quarter of old stems annually to promote fresh growth and prevent crowding.
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Mae Collegehusetin
Health Forum on Oleomargarine Laws and Taxation
The Massachusetts Health Board explains oleomargarine sales depend on economic conditions and public taste. It discusses licensing by Milk Inspectors or Town Clerks, color bans, and federal tax aims to align price with butter. Recent cases show violations and prosecutions under oleomargarine laws.
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United States
Massachusetts
State Board of Health
Providence
Fall River
U. S. Treasury Department
Editorial Points in Flower Show Highlights Local Gardens
The piece promotes an upcoming Flower Show event this Saturday inviting residents to attend, view flowers, and celebrate Winthrop’s gardens. It notes readers often overlook local beauty and hints at summer delays but predicts beaches will soon crowd as hot weather returns.
158th Birthday of American Flag
The article marks June 14 as Flag Day noting the 1777 Congress resolution for the thirteen stripes and union of stars. It cites Betsy Ross legend, the Grand Union flag, and the evolution to 48 stars, praising the Stars and Stripes as a symbol of liberty and national unity.
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Continental Congress
United States
Congress
Betsy Ross
Philadelphia
George Washington
Ross
St. George
St. Andrew
Betsy
Seven Seas
America
Winthrop Students Graduate at B U Commencement
The 62nd annual Commencement Exercises at the Boston University Arena featured Winthrop residents among the graduates. Joseph Thomas Deryan of Grew Avenue earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. William Milton Harris of 40 Dolphin Avenue pursued a Bachelor in Business Administration. Robert Marden of 246 River Road earned a Bachelor in Music. Clement Bancroft Yinger, A B S T B, completed a Master of Sacred Theology.
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Boston
Universi
Winthrop
Joseph Thomas Deryan
Grew
Avenue
William Milton ‘Harris
Dolphin Avenue
CBA
Robert Marden
River Road
College of Music
Delta
Mu. Alpha
Gilbert and Sullivanity
Tee
Clement Bancrore Yinger
A.B. S.T.B
First Church of Winthrop His Morning Sermon on Ideals
The First Church of Winthrop Methodist Episcopal holds an 11 a m Morning Worship with a commencement sermon titled Testing Our Ideals. Minister Harry Belmont Hill will preach recognizing graduating youth from high school and college. Carlé W Malley will conduct the choir. no evening service.
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Carlé W. Malley Swill
Was I Scared Attends Fort Warren Confederate Tablet Ceremony
Edward R. Snow a Winthrop High School faculty member organized a rainy day gathering of 150 representatives from Greater Boston groups at Fort Warren to unveil a tablet honoring Mason Slidell and Stephens. Distinguished attendees included Massachusetts officials, press leaders, a Virginia Confederate veteran, and Daughters of the Confederacy leaders from Arkansas.
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Edward R. Snow
Winthrop High School
Boston
Fort Warren
Mason,Slidell
Alexander Stephens
Massachusetts
Virginia
The
Daughters of the Confederacy
Arkansas
Herald
Snow
Mr. Snow
Charles Robinson
Robinson
Newell
North Carolina
Kinston
Troop 72 Meeting Postponed and Camp Plans Discussed
Troop 72 indoor meeting at the Congregational Church was postponed due to pressing issues and weather. Seventy-two scouts gathered to check bingo tickets and hear announcements, with plans for the June camping trip to Lake Baboosie New Hampshire and a potential early wakeup for the long drive.
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Congregational Church
Lake Baboosie
New Hampshire
Pratis
First Baptist Church Schedule and Pastor Invitation
Rev. Lewis W. Williamson leads Sunday worship at 7:30 PM, with morning service on the same day and church school at noon. Evening sermon asks Does It Make Any Difference What a Man Believes and a Wednesday night study on Revelation in the New Testament invites all to attend for fellowship and spiritual refreshment.
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Lewis W. Williamson
Appreciation Note from Editors Reflects Yearlong Efforts
Editors acknowledge the team and contributors with thanks for sustained work across the year. G. Wnelena Hamilton of Gor serves as secretary, highlighting ongoing collaboration and appreciation for dedication.
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Jetkap
G.wnelena Hamilton
Gor
Secs
First Steam Velocipede Pioneered in Town 1868
The article notes W. W. Austin built the first known motorcycle, a steam Velocipede, operated in 1868 in a New England town. It mentions Winthrop’s air as exceptionally pure along the Atlantic seaboard.
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W. W. Austin
Winthrop
Atlantic Seaboard
Letter from Winthrop board opposing editorial on late beer sales
The Winthrop Board of Selectmen reply to an editorial titled Two o Clock in the Morning argues restaurants may stay open to 2 a m for food in summer and warns licenses can be revoked. They deny the editorial misrepresented closing rules and urge evidence of violations to be pursued by officials.
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Winthrop Review
Board of Selectmen
Winthrop
Leonard C. Atkinson
Chester O'Donnell
Roy W. Pigeon
Board of
Sincere Thanks From Winthrop Girl Scout Council
The Winthrop Review publishes a sincere thanks from the Winthrop Girl Scout Council for courtesies and space given to notices about Girl Scouts and activities. Signed by LLL LYAR P MOORE, Corr. See.
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Winthrop Review
Winthrop Girl Scout Council
Geratetbhy
Girl Scouts
Winthrop
Lll Lyar'p Moore
Cor
Beano Party Thanks From Pico Beach Improvement Association
The Pico Beach Improvement Association credits the Beano Party held for Winthrop Visiting Nurse Association with raising funds and thanks Mr Joseph J Monahan and others for support. They commend local merchants for display space and prize committee members for organizing the event including Grace Hutchinson Edward Cronin and John Moynihan. Corresponding secretary Edith B Kennington signs the appreciation.
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Winthrop
Pico Beach
W.F. Stover Co
Ole Prizet
Grace Hutchinson
Edward J. Cronin
John Moynihan
CWA Club
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