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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1925
Page
5
In a terse report George Mickie summarizes a playful exchange about a boxer's weight and readiness. The column notes a lighthearted stance from an unnamed figure while acknowledging skepticism and a tease about future training.
On Saturday Ingleside hosts a baseball game between Winthrop A A and Biddle and Smart B B C of Amesbury at 3 16 in the afternoon.
Winthrop A. A. and Dorchester Town battled to a 3 to 3 tie Monday night at Dorchester Town Field before darkness. Winthrop scored all three runs in the seventh inning, with Morrill and Dill listed as batteries for Winthrop and McDonald Kroog and Galvin for Dorchester.
Winthrop A A defeats Dorchester Town 13 to 9 last Saturday afternoon at Ingleside Park. Harrell hits a home run as Morrill Cassell and Dill duel with Whittemore and Galvin for the batteries. The line shows Winthrop despite a 4 0 0 0 6 3 0 0 - 13 and Dorchester 3 0 1 0 1 3 1 0 - 9.
Milton A A opened 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 to Winthrop 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 in a June 17 game at Cunningham Park. Bill Morrill limited Milton to four hits and Winthrop earned a 4 to 2 win.
A holiday morning baseball game between Winthrop Lodge and Zenith Lodge, I O O F of East Boston ends 21 to 12 in favor of Winthrop. Ex-Senator Ed Bagley of Zenith sprains his ankle while scoring a run. The match settles the question of who are the better ball players between the two lodges.
Outdoor boxing bouts set for Fort Banks on June 25 feature Joe Goss vs Billy Vincent in the main event. Semi finals include Young Ellwell versus Don Vasquez and Georgie French against Kid Lasard with Joe Packard facing Sammie Kaplan. Proceeds benefit the Post Athletic Fund. Rain date Friday. Winthrop residents invited.
Winthrop Post No. 146 American Legion readies Ingleside Park for July 4 carnival and field day. Volunteers describe the task as a major undertaking with many tasks to complete. Tickets for the midway with a $500 cash prize are sold, and the YD Band will provide music throughout the day.
Town council blocked efforts to attach a wireless relay to a tree in Ashford Cemetery. The move ends a local attempt to expand communications infrastructure within the town.
Residents read about work on Fremont street resurfacing and Bowdoin street curbstone installation. Ex councilman Ridgway spends summer at 760 Shirley. Winthrop Fire Engineers applaud efforts to address the town water problem following the Bass Point fire and note town funds may aid the Water Board, while Nahant may incur costs for its department. The Bass Point blaze underscored the need for adequate water supply and relief from the ocean via a Boston Fire tug.
The Commonwealth offers free instruction and practical training for young men ages 17 to 20 who aim to become deck and engineering officers in the American Merchant Marine. Entrance exams in Boston and Springfield in September. Apply to Massachusetts Nautical School, 14 Beacon Street, Boston. 1926.
A piano recital by pupils of Lillian F. Rich assisted by soprano Miss Edith L. Bonney was given Monday June 15. The program featured many named pupils performing pieces such as Joujoux Polka Playful Hands Grandfather's Clock The Firefly Robin Red Breast Summer Breezes and Scherzo among others with Miss Bonney soloing in several numbers.
A slender stick with a painted wooden bird on top supports a plant stalk in a pot. The bird is cut from soft wood, painted in bright colors with oil or house paints, and varnished. Despite rough work, the result remains pleasing.
An Irishman dies in poverty as his ungrateful sons neglect him. As his casket leaves, a neighbor quips this is the first time the boys ever gave the old man a lift, a grim local humor note on family duty.
A brief meditation on loving a child by focusing not on present traits but on future possibilities. It contrasts present being with hoped-for growth and virtue, urging hopeful acknowledgment of potential.
Miss Agnes C. Kirley daughter of Mrs. Marie Kirley of 8 Atlantic Street married John Murphy of Somerville at a nuptial mass in St. John the Evangelist Church before about 200 friends. Miss Frances Kinner and Victor Tuchette served as bridesmaid and best man. The couple plan a Bermuda honeymoon and will reside at 25 Betcher Street after the trip.
Winthrop Chapter Woman's Auxiliary hosted a turkey supper and dance at Legion Hall on Wednesday. Fireladies led by Mrs. Ruth Woods showcased strong hosting, guests enjoyed songs from firemen, and a grand march and novelty dances capped the lively evening with Chief Warren Belcher and Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. Smith in attendance.
Winthrop High School Alumni held a Monday evening reunion in Elks ballroom with over 600 attendees. The program featured a costume specialty dance by Dora Hannaford 1922 and vocal solos by Horace Wise 1923, directed by Kenneth Lawin 1922. Proceeds will fund aid for underfunded students pursuing high school education.
Real estate deeds entries include Agnes M and para seand Hermon street. Bradbury Nellie F and Kath Francis Cliff avenue. Goldthwaite Eva and Robi G S Coils et ux Brookfield Edgehill. McCarthy Julia A Margt B Dilleber Lowell road. Monahan Cath A Lynde Gately et ux Pauline street. Shepard Florence S Elizth Collin Pearl avenue. Smith Bertha M Stella A Spencer Floyd street. Ciliberto Caterina Anna Cavallo Park Avenue. Haskell Albert E Jane K Green Bay View Avenue. Storer John H et al Marion C Gilbert.
Mr and Mrs Henry M Jackson and their son of Bartlett Road depart Saturday June 20 for a new summer home Shinglesides at North Brewster Cape Cod. For a rainy day a Package children at Hanis Stores. Boom your own town.
Winthrop readers learn of the DeAngelis Garden new to the Review's advertising list on the north shore opposite Slade Millis on the Parkway. The garden offers special dinners during the convention and music and dancing each evening until midnight. See adv on page.
Lieut Col Clarence G Bunker of Summit Ave head quarters First Corps Area was elected president at the 10th annual Bunker Family Association reunion last Wednesday. Arthur N Davis son of Victor A Davis from 23 Center St returns home from Bowdoin College for summer vacation. Commissioner Richard R Flynn and daughter Ellamae to sail on the Scythia leaving East Boston Saturday.
Old American settlement Pineville in Rapides parish stands as one of the oldest Louisiana towns. It served as a stepping place and portage for early explorers and traders of the upper Red River.
When you go away or have visitors, have your trunks and bags expressed by John B. Tewksbury. He will call for them anywhere and deliver them.
The Advance Oil-Burner delivers maximum heat from oil with automatic boiler pressure and room thermostat control. It operates without carbon soot or smoke and includes a 275 gallon storage tank installed at low cost. Manufactured in Boston by Carlson Bros. Tool & Machine Co. and approved by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety.
Last Tuesday a strong gust felled a tree on Crystal Avenue and broke a heavy flagpole at the Maine Boulder in Metcalf. John Hendrick of Oakland Street remains a patient at Community Hospital recovering from an appendectomy.
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