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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1935
Page
1
Seventeen special prizes were awarded at Winthrop High School 1935 commencement led by class marshal Raymond Gould and class president Brenton Stotz. The ceremony noted the largest graduating class of 248 as pupils received diplomas at the local theatre.
The Pleasant Park Yacht Club hosts a June 22 dinner at 7 p.m. in the clubhouse with a reception for visiting yachtsmen and guests. The event launches a new Radio Class design and the first race is scheduled for June 23 at 3:95 p.m. The committee led by George J. Hamilton plans a five act vaudeville show after remarks from visiting commodores. Local yachtsmen are invited.
Edith Wood School of Dancing presented a Friday recital at Odd Fellows Hall with an ensemble program. Soloist Priscilla Tobin Norma Gentle Gloria DAngelo Marian Davis Barbara Smith displayed poised rhythm while Brad-Freeman's orchestra accompanied the performance and the audience enjoyed the hourlong show.
The Winthrop Improvement and Historical Association announces an illustrated lecture by Edward Rowe Snow on Monday evening June 24 at 8 15 at the Barn. Snow, a writer and lecturer on the islands history and romance, will share dramatic stories and factual notes about the Boston Harbor Islands. A book on their history is forthcoming and musical numbers will accompany the program with a nominal admission.
A program led by Mrs. Adelaide W Sims features soprano Mrs Maud Paradis Lane and violinist Mr George Brigandi on Saturday June 22 at 2 30 pm in Hermon street First Unitarian Church. Readings include Arlene Higgins A Louis Cloutier Ruth Moran Dorothy Henderson and Roger Williams along with works by Streabbog Rolfe Spross Newland and Rachmaninoff among others.
Winthrop horticulturists presented over 350 exhibits at the two day Garden Club of Winthrop show held in Baxter's Brick and the adjacent store. Mrs Emlie Walsh led the effort with President Mrs Bessie Bagley and a large committee. The event drew hundreds from Winthrop and nearby towns and featured mantel arrangements and silhouette shadow boxes that attracted heavy praise for artistry and display. The Artist's Noon by Robert A Walsh highlighted the venue with a white arched fence evergreens and brushes.
The Massachusetts Bay Yacht Cubs Association will hold its regular meeting at Pleasant Park Yacht Club Winthrop on Thursday at 8:00 PM. Guest speaker Arthur W. Sullivan, registrar of probate, will discuss probate court procedure. Thirty five clubs participate, large attendance expected, a luncheon will follow.
The Sunday School Teachers of the Association of St John the Evangelist plan an annual picnic outing. Members depart from St Johns Hall Lincoln Street at 9:30 am in a chartered bus to Canobie Lake. Father McInnes and Miss Katherine Brennan coordinate reservations. Ocean 1769 W.
Miss Esther Thomas, 22, daughter of Edward A. Thomas of Winthrop, and Miss Kathryn Hilton of Newton, survived after their open 20 foot Indian class sloop capsized during a Monday night storm off Governor's Island. They clung to the hull, reached a tender, and were towed ashore with help from the Breakers Yacht Club members.
Winthrop June 14 Rag Day observance by Winthrop Lodge of Elks features a Flag Day parade and program at Metcalf Square. The event emphasizes observance of the flag and Americanism with a colorful parade and ceremonial activities.
Members of St. John's will depart Monday to represent the parish at the national conference and provincial centers. Concord speakers include Miss Jean Blair Miss Faith Wickson and David Foulkes. others listed are Mrs Lloyd Patrick Mrs James Kirkpatrick Miss Anne Morgan Albert Jenkins and Robert Belch.
The Board of Selectmen voted Monday night to cap all town stores at 1 A.M. during summer. It rescinded a prior 2 A.M. license rule after protests and kept in line with earlier rulings.
Three youngsters were finally apprehended by Officer Northrup of the local police Sunday around 6 o clock after repeated break ins at the junior high. They admitted the wrongdoing and promised to reform their conduct while acknowledging the mischief of their actions.
A list shows Bernard F. Micelligott of Winthrop among guarantors who donated 100 dollars each for a Democratic dinner at Copley Plaza last Monday night. National Committeeman Hurja cited plans to emulate a successful fundraising effort by Chairman McGrath to address a 400 thousand dollar deficit. The article notes strong loyalty with about 300 members willing to pay 100 dollars for a 75 cent dinner.
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