Winthrop Faces End of Boston Rail Line and Transit Uncertainty
A town transportation committee and railroad counsel reveal the Boston Revere Beach and Lynn line may close due to private car competition. Officials urge careful study and vow a satisfactory permanent solution to protect property values, business, and the town’s character while the committee works through details before presenting a plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad
Boston
Winthrop
Transportation Committee
The Old Chair in the Corner with Dad
A speaker recalls the familiar chair in the corner where their father sits at night. They arrange faded warm pillows and remember his sympathetic, brave counsel and quiet joy. The chair endures as a symbol of love and shared comfort.
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Chair
Dad
Rector In Tribute To Fire Fighters
The rector Rev. Ralph M. Harper paid generous tributes to Warren Belcher, chief of the Winthrop Fire Department, and Timothy J. Mahaney, building inspector, at the annual memorial service in St. John's Episcopal Church. He praised firemen as men who give life to serve homes and communities, noting their duty and dedication in all weather and conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren’ Belcher
Winthrop
Timothy J. Mahaney
Ralph M. Harper
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Harper
Boston
Alles
Cocine
Thomas Kelley
Cutikins
Ruth Este Ae
Carl W. Jorgenson
Ruth Kendall
Winthrop Arms Hotel
Los
B. N. Samuel
Joseph E. Davison
Davision
John W. Fielding
Winthrop Graduates Honor Boston University Degrees
Winthrop students earned degrees at Boston University on Monday. Carol Joy Avery pursued Bachelor of Laws at the School of Law with several campus activities. Marjorie Grace Dean earned a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Education in multiple programs. Other graduates earned degrees in Education and Secretarial Studies, with listed addresses and club memberships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop
Boston University
Carol Joy Avery
Washington Ave
School of Law
Alpha Delta Pi
Marjorie Grace Dean
B.S
Cliff Ave
School of Education
Leonard Louis Kaufman
Ocean Ave
Avukah Club
Chemia
Edward Almer Lippa
Sturgisst
Abraham Newman
Lewis
Dorothy F. Vitagliano
Cottage Park Rd
College of Practical Arts and Letters
Eleanor Anne Whitman
George Sr
Margaret Elizabeth Wood
Lewis Ave
Pleasant Park Yacht Club Log Highlights
The Zam Bola was a huge success with thanks from the Commodore and Committee Chairman to all members who assisted. Brother John L. Barry has passed away, with sympathy extended to his family. A former Vice Commodore from New York visited, and the Peep Class shows strong competition alongside Bill Epps bringing home more wins.
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John L. Barry
V. C
New York
Bill Epps
Nothing but flags and sacred memory in Maine poem
The Hall of Flags displays a Town Solicitor Fred W. Fisher submitted poem about flags. It reflects on flags bearing the dead, soldiers and mothers, and the nation’s life symbolized by colors. The verse speaks of sacrifice, reverence, and flag-tied remembrance in a solemn tribute.
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State House
Augusta
Maine
Fred W. Fisher
Owen
Portia Law School Graduates in 1939 Commencement
Anna Cassidy Crowe Cynthia Deitel and Sara Perlmutter received Bachelor of Laws degrees at Portia Law School commencement in Ford Hall on June 7 1939. Crowe served as Assistant Business Manager for the Legacy Year Book and chaired the Class Entertainment Committee. Deitel held multiple roles including Class Secretary and Tau Upsilon Delta officer. Perlmutter participated in the Sophomore Hop Committee and Menorah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Cassidy Crowe
Shirley St
Cynthia Deitel
Trident Rd
Sara Perlmutter
Locust St
Portia Law School
Ford Hall
Crowe
Newman Club
Deitel
Winthrop Seeks to Guard Local Sea Worm Digs
Town lawmakers reactivated a rule banning non residents from digging sea worms within Winthrop limits without a permit. Local reports note Snake Island flats hold abundant bait worms, making worm digging a big business and prompting enforcement.
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Winthrop
Snake Island
American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Plans Luncheon
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Dugout on June 8 1939 with Mrs Edna Brooks presiding. Anna Tauchen announced a luncheon and entertainment at the Dugout on May 28 at 10 PM. Tauchen chairs a large committee. Menu includes chicken salad rolls potato chips pickles strawberry shortcake coffee. Doris Burns announced juniors with perfect attendance plan a July outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Edna Brooks
Anna Tauchen
Doris Burns
European Supper Heads Last Club Meeting Trio
The Business and Professional Women's Club of Union Congregational Church held a Progressive European Supper. Guests started with cocktails at Gertrude Overturt’s Little Italy home, then meals featured Sunny France salad by Helen Smith, main dish by Daisy Whitman, and Sweden dessert at Doris McClintock’s with ice cream Swedish cookies and coffee.
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Union Congregational Church
Little
Italy
Gertrude Overturt
France
Helen Smith
Daisy Whitman
Sweden
Doris McClintock
Committee to delay report until town meeting review
Unfounded rumors are deemed irrelevant to the true situation while the committee prepares a proper official report. The report will be issued to a special town meeting with findings and recommendations.
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Hester R. Bradshaw
Pleasant Park Yacht Club
Portia
Wave Way Avenue
Old East Wind
Red Cross
Jacob M. Gessman
American Red Cross
Lynn
Wave Way Ave
Winthrop’s
Aqo Ad
Miller Field
John
Dick Hayman
Europe
Bill Cawthorne
Sons of _the—Legion
Dorchester
Golly
Winthropites
Winthrop and
State Theatres
Columd
Caccccsee
Fred Allen
Bob Remer
Ladys R. Ballou
Fair’ View
Poke-About-Town
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