Winthrop Schools Boost War Savings Bonds and Stamps Purchases
Superintendent Arthur E. Boudreau reports Winthrop schools sold 1235.85 in War Stamps and 2231.00 in War Bonds for May. Since January 1, 1942, totals reach 20817.25. State Administrator Daniel Doherty and Postmaster John Gleavy praise the program and urge continued purchases through summer. Parents are asked to encourage ongoing thrift among children and sponsor stamp days to fund future play days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur E. Boudreau
Winthrop
Daniel J. Doherty
John W. Gleavy
Birthdays Honor Winthrop Leaders Belcher and Mahaney
Two longtime Winthrop figures David Belcher and Timothy J. Mahaney marked their 76th birthdays on Tuesday, June 16. Mahaney, born in Ireland, arrived as a boy and served the town in numerous posts including chairman of the Board of Selectmen during the war. Belcher, a Winthrop native, was postmaster for years and later served on the Board of Selectmen and as chairman. Their friends wish them health and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop
David Belcher
Timothy J. Mahaney
Mr. Mahaney
Ireland
Board of Selectmen
Mr. Belcher
Herbert H. Clatur Leaves for Devens
Herbert H. Clatur of Lewis Avenue left Sunday for Fort Devens Massachusetts to enter Officers Training School for service with the U S Air Force. He has been active in civilian defense work and serves as a transport committee member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert H. Clatur
Lewis Ave
Fort Devens
Mass
U.S. Air
Identification Photo Day Set For Winthrop Committee
Identification Officer Wm Wells designates Friday June 26 for photographing remaining Winthrop Committee members at the Junior High School gym starting 7 30 p m. Members must submit their mimeographed forms to Lt Wells at the Police Station by Wednesday June 24 and bring no typing aid to the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Wells
Winthrop Committee On Public Safety
Winthrop Committee
Lt. Wells
Eards
ARP
Wordens
Ney
Walter Larkin Named Acting School Committeeman in Winthrop
A committee of local officials appoints A Walter Larkin acting school committeeman of Winthrop, replacing Roger E. Titus until term end or return. Larkin, longtime resident and treasurer of J L Kelso Company, also serves on Winthrop Trust board and chaired First Methodist Church trustees. Citizens and pupils extend best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Selectmen
A. Walter. Larkin
Winthrop
Roger E. Titus
Larkn
Larkin
J. L. Kelso
Union Wharf
Boston
Winthrop Trust Company
First Methodist Church of
Flag Day Observed By Parade and Exercises
A large town celebration by Winthrop Lodge of Elks honored the Birth of the Flag with a parade from Ingleside Park to Miller Field attended by about 1,800 people and featuring veterans, Coast Guard Reserve, and Fort Banks units. Exalted Ruler Gallagher led ceremonies while Bill Cunningham urged unity to win the war. Miss Muriel Mattson won the Flag Day Essay Contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Lodge of Elks
Elks
Winthrop Forts
Coast Guard Reserve
Ingleside Park
Miller Field
Francis W. Cloran
Lodge
John J. Gallagher, Jr
Sewell Verney
Gallagher
Grace Caggiano
America
Andrew A. Biggio
Daniel J. Honan
the Elks
Harold E. French, Jr
Charles T. Willock, Jr
Winthrop
Fort Banks
Bill Cunningham
Boston Herald
Arthur E. Boudreau
Muriel Mattson
Dim-Out Regulations For Shops And Stores Issued By Committee
Blackout Officer Edwin B. Pease of the Winthrop Public Safety Committee issues new dim-out rules for shops and stores. Stores will be inspected and may receive window approval stickers for complying. Key rules cover seaward lighting, display signs, window wattage limits, shielding, and skylight controls to reduce skyglow and avoid a possible Army blackout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Public Safety
Edwin B. Pease
Winthrop Committee On Public Safety
Winthrop Pledges Rally for Scrap Rubber Drive
The Winthrop Salvage Committee pledges full support to Governor Saltonstall and President Roosevelt for a two week scrap rubber drive from June 15 to 30. George J. Hamilton says volunteers, gas station workers, boy scouts, and fraternal groups will collect rubber from tires and rubber dolls, paying one cent a pound at stations. Funds from final sales go to USO Red Cross Army and Navy relief. Continued on Page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Salvage Committee
Salttonstall
Roosevelt
George J. Hamilton
Boy Scouts
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
U.S.O
Red Cross
Army Relief
Navy Relief
Winthrop
War Production Board
Navy
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William Genovese
Ann Spain
Barbara Rovittaro
Joan O'Brien
Wastington ST
Lynn
Shore
Tel. LY
Devens
A. Walter Larkin
Marblehead Rock
Black Rocks
United States
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