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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1933
Page
5
The Elks celebrate a successful Carnival with praise for workers and volunteers. Attendees enjoyed lively booths, dogs, and games, while mothers with babies joined Flag Day activities at Metcalf Square.
The article lauds members including Bro. Kirby and Bro. David Wisely for tireless work on Flag Day and Elks Carnival efforts. It highlights Legion Band performances, marines, and uniforms, plus praise for Henry McCarthy, John Driscoll, and George Nickson. It notes crowd-pleasing rides, hot dogs, and the overall success, urging continued help and paid-up dues.
The Winthrop Post outlines the July 3 and 4 Legion Carnival with committees led by General Chairman Frank Rogers. Highlights include a big parade, open-air concert, German Band debut, fireworks display, and prize Chevrolet tied to the carnival tag. Tickets for the County Fair go on sale with the Dugout as pickup, and volunteers are urged to participate in the festivities.
The account highlights the contrast between loud organizers and the steady effort of the quiet brothers at a carnival. Bro. Andrew Biggio is named as a standout, praised for his proactive work and success. Miss North Shore’s dance is noted as a novelty, while the Elks lodge at Winthrop applauds the up and doing men who keep things moving.
A large crowd attended the Winthrop Elks party where Peggy White of Winthrop won the Miss North Shore Silver Cup. Helen Sinatra was runner up as judges Richard Kirby E R Ellis Selectman William Walsh and Andrew Biggio praised the event and the dance committee for the success.
Winthrop Girl Scouts Forget-menot Troop Two marked its eighth birthday with a operetta The King of the Elves directed by Scout Bettie Tucker and accompanied by Evelyn Keough. A candlelight ceremony invested five recruits as Tenderfoot and awarded First and Second Class ranks plus five year service stripes. The program included a Marionette Show The Giles Barn Gang and a Pup Pet Review ending with plans for a summer camp trip to Wilmot New Hampshire.
The Winthrop Town Team meets Malden Athletics next Saturday afternoon at Ingleside Park. Frank Lucas, ex St Anselm’s star, will start for Winthrop after recently fanning seven in a three hit effort against Cambridge Ky. Malden counters with ace Johnny Kelly, a Bridgeport Academy alum, and features hard hitting semi pro veterans Joe Trainor and George Hastings from Des Moines University.
Saturday a party held at the Parish House on Bowdoin Street honored the cast of A Mid Summers Day. Rev Harper gave awards to diligent children. Miss Kelly prepared pink and green favors. Mrs Johnson hosted lunch.
Next Tuesday evening the Somerville Dodgers visit Ingleside Park for a rematch after a tie game two weeks ago. Babe Baker will miss two weeks on vacation in New Hampshire. Locals praise the current brand of ball and expectations run high for a decisive rubber game.
Ingalls A C won 5 to 2 over Norwood Y M S VALU on a Thursday night after a late start due to a visiting club meeting and an accident. Godfrey led with multiple hits, Vatalie held the mound, while Guidi belted a long homer to power Ingalls to the Inter suburban League victory.
Friday June 9th the Winthrop Yacht Club hosted the second New Deal Party at its clubhouse. About couples enjoyed a cabaret style evening with dancing shows and a select crowd despite a gale. The club’s young committee led by Viet-Com Don Atkinson Gene Cronin Bob Dow Henry Collins Robins Titk Tewksbury Phil Doherty Billy Fyfe Gordon Simson organized the event and announced a midsummer carnival in July.
On Thursday June 15 Mrs Gladges Clement hosted 1W9 tables of bridge at her home. A delicious luncheon was served. The final meeting of the season will be held on Thursday June 22 at the home of Mrs Edith Squires on Tewksbury Street.
About 130 choir members from the Methodist Episcopal Church took part in the annual festival last Thursday evening. A banquet led by Mrs. Carl Turner preceded the event. The Young Women's Club Glee Club attended as guests. Children ages 9 to 10 from the Offertory choir won the cup. Soloists Harold D Newcombe of Boston, Caroline Piotti, and Sara Atkins provided additional entertainment.
St. John's Episcopal Church Garner Bowdoin and Buchanan. Sts Ralph M Harper rector. Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and Morning Service and sermon by the Rev James Edward Hand rector of St Luke's Chelsea at 10 45 a.m. Children attending either service with parents may receive credit for summer church attendance.
Reverend Thos. M. Mark announces summer schedule with evening services omitted until September. Members and friends are invited to join the Union Services at 11 A.M. at King's Chapel in Boston.
During summer morning worship at 11 A M guest preachers will join pastor Rev C Oscar Ford D D for the vacation period. The sermon titled The Master of Kite will be delivered as Winthrop Lodge A F and A M and Winthrop Commandery No 53 Knights Templars attend divine worship on June 25 in St Johns Sundays. The public is welcome.
The Friendly Church at the Beach led by Clement B. Yinger invites all to morning worship as he speaks on Nature the Healer. The 7:30 p.m. Sunday service is the last until Fall with special music and a sermon on Seeking and Saving the Lost.
The Church of Christ Scientist, Winthrop at 165 Winthrop Street holds a regular Sunday service at 2 45 PM on June 25 with Sunday School at the same time. The Golden Text is Isaiah 9 2: The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light.
Harry Baker manages the Aocale team as Bob McGarigle, former Marblehead Industrial Chirhe pitcher, joins after Red Sox and Wayne County praise. Rex returns to first, Hy Bostrum moves to right field, and Harry Gold starts hitting as North Cambridge K of C hosts holiday game. Support urged for the New Deal.
The Argentine repute centers on descendants of Spanish settlers with some intermarriage with native Indians. Italian ancestry is also prevalent among European influences. Spanish is the official language of the Argentine Republic.
North Cambridge K of C edged Winthrop Town Team 2 to 1 at Ingleside Park as Frank Lucas pitched five innings with seven strikeouts and a long fifth inning triple. The Shaw Club of Somerville beat the local team 11 to 5 at Shaw Field with Jud Rex homering and Charlie Graham stealing home in the first inning.
Winthrop honors James Crowley for captaining Boston College to a 1938 season climax with a slashing victory over Holy Cross. Crowley comes from an athletic family. his father Jim Crowley Sr. was a famed basketball player and Jim Jr. played on the Town Team and BC freshman squad. A testimonial in his honor is planned locally.
An assortment of Madame de Maintenon letters and related items fetched sums at the library sale. Highlights include a letter from the Empress to Talleyrand and autograph pieces by the Marquis de Montespan along with other items.
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