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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1919
Page
4
A public notice urges readers to submit news and advertisements early each week to ensure publication. It stresses not to wait until the last minute and to act promptly for inclusion.
An editorial laments vandalism in Ingleside Park where fine trees and shrubbery are damaged by children from comfortable homes. The piece calls for publicized fines and examples to deter acts, arguing parents must be held accountable, and expresses citizen indignation at neglectful parenting.
The text discusses Attleboro planning a new City Hall as a Memorial to fallen sons and questions what Winthrop will do. It references street oiling, carpet cleanliness, speaking kindly, and a cautionary fire alarm incident as a lesson for others. It notes Winthrop’s Historical Society and lamps from trains.
Park Commissioners appoint Miss Tolman of Woodside Avenue as playground supervisor. Playgrounds will open July 7 for seven weeks this season.
Winthrop Elks will host a Fourth of July eve open house with free movies a dance and refreshments through midnight. An orchestra will play and dancing runs 9 to 1 while floats will be formed from two decorated trucks. The parade is set for the morning of July 4 with William Curran arranging the tally ho and floats. Committee members include Henry W Wilson William Brannan Clarence Ochs Thomas Benson Alfred Henry William Curran Fred Clark William Gardner John H Devine.
The Girl Scouts of Troop 1 Winthrop assembled at their captain Misa Coulthard’s home to present a two hundred sterling silver loving cup as a farewell gift. Dorothy Verdi spoke for the troop, praising Coulthard for her leadership and friendship.
The Military Hospital Aid Society continues regular semi weekly visits to soldiers at Fort Banks. On June 13 Mrs. D C Gidley hosted with help from several members. June 24 and June 27 are posted hostesses. There are 54 sick and convalescent soldiers now at the hospital and drivers are asked to arrange automobile rides by contacting Mrs Kahle at 155 Bartlett rd. rel. 984 M.
A call urges immediate donations to fund French tuberculosis care for children. With half costs covered by the French Government, each one dollar supports a day of comfort and a bed, expediting plant takeover and child救 aid within two years.
Graduation exercises set for Wednesday June 25 at eight oclock in the Winthrop Theatre. Class Day on Tuesday June 24 at 2:20 at Osborne Hall. Admission by ticket only. Alumni reception June 26 in the high school gym. Final exams held earlier in the week. report cards June 27. School reopens September 3 1919 with grade times and principal office consults.
The Winthrop High School Alumni Association schedules a reunion and reception for the graduating class in the high school on Thursday June 26 at 8 p m. The event features entertainment with noted artists and Somerville’s orchestra for dancing. Ticket requests may be made to Herbert P Foley or D Ernest Belcher.
Last Sunday morning Margaret Winthrop Rebekah Lodge and Crystal Bay Lodge of Odd Fellows observed their annual Memorial Service in Wadsworth Hall at nine o clock then marched to Winthrop Cemetery to place flowers on resting places of late members They attended the Unitarian church service where Rev Savage preached a memorial sermon
The Winthrop Visiting Nurse Association held its Annual Flower Day with children selling flowers at stations and door to door. Receipts totaled 441.44 with stations led by Mrs Anna Newton, Mrs Ralph Shorey, Mrs Wesley ayler and others. The event thanked volunteers and noted increased requests for gratuitous nursing. MacWhorter Chase wedding in Beachmont unites Paul S MacWhorter and Edna M Chase with plans to reside in Dorchester.
Margaret Winthrop Rebekah Lodge met in Wadsworth Hall with Annie E. Baxter as Noble Grand. Visitors included Miss Lillie Dickinson of Welcome Rebekah Lodge East Hartford and Mr. Charles Erkman with Mrs. Lena Erkman of Marvin Rebekah Lodge College Point. The next and final Sewing Circle meeting will be at Mrs. Nellie Carstensen Court Rd.
At the last meeting in Library Hall the Special Aid Society for American Preparedness decided not to have a parade float. It will donate a sum of money to be used for the celebration though the specific use has not yet been decided.
The list records casualties and honors among the Winthrop group. Among the fallen are Marcus E B Howe and Arthur M Fletcher with multiple mentions of death by wounds and disease. Medal recipients include Lieut Henry D Griffin and Lieut Arthur E Lyng among others with citations for bravery for several service members.
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