Motor Excise Tax Shows Autos Essential to Citizens
New figures released by Chairman Frank W. Tucker of the Board of Assessors for 1932 motor excise taxes indicate cars have become a daily necessity for Winthrop residents. From January to a date in 1932, 3225 automobiles registered in Winthrop were recorded with the Registrar of Motor Vehicles.
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Frank ‘W. Tucker
Board of Assessors
Winthrop
Janu Apy 1St
Registrar of Motorwehr
Tucker Elected Member of Board
Frank W. Tucker of Brookfield Road, a local historian and chairman of the Board of Assessors, was elected a member of the Board on June 17, with further details continued on page 8.
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Tucker
Frank W. Tucker
Brookfield Road
Board of Assessors
Building Activity At Point Shirley Surges
Building Inspector T J Mahaney notes renewed construction and alterations at Point Shirley despite prior talk of depression. He cites numerous houses and cottages under way or undergoing changes, signaling an uptick in activity for the town area.
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J. Mahaney
Point Shirley
Emblem Club Hosts Winthrop Charity Dance Success
The Winthrop Emblem Club No 15 hosted a charity dance at the Elks Home Washington Ave. The event drew a full hall with guests including Dr Harvey Kelly Dr G Lynde Gately and local officials. Mrs Gately chaired the affair with help from Mrs La Fayette and Mrs Symthe.
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Winthrop Community Hospital
Winthrop Emblem Club No
Elks
Washington Avenue
Gatély
Joseph la Fayette
Mary Symthe
Frank Winthrop
Harvey Kelly
Winthrop
G-Lynde Gately
East Boston
Daniel O O ’Brien
Jack Murray
Board of ‘Selectmen
Gordon
Local Players Present The Vulture Mystery Comedy Friday
Winthrop residents will see local actors in the three act mystery comedy The Vulture at Odd Fellows Hall this Friday evening. Profession al Players directed by Jack Knoll feature performers from Lynn Salem Lawrence and surrounding towns. Louis Sheehan known as Paul Scott is among the Winthrop cast. Continued on Pages.
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Odd Fellows
Winthrop
Odd Fellows Hall
Jack Knoll
Lynn
Salem
Lawrence
Boston
Fitchburg
Concord
New Hampshire
Wells Tesesphalangeait
Neko Erkarith
George M. Cohan
Sporting Blood
Louis Sheehan
Paul Scott
Senior High Class Receive Diplomas At Winthrop
Graduation exercises at Winthrop High School on a Thursday at ten o clock awarded diplomas to 185 graduates and 21 post graduates. The High School Orchestra conducted by Mr N Elliot Willis opened the program as the class entered the theatre. Students wore dark blue suits for the boys and white or pastel dresses for the girls.
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Winthrop High School
Winthrop Theatre
O N. Elliot “Willis
Aos TaaTalad
John Forovristall
Brodbine Urged as State Treasurer Candidate
Herald Republicans discuss nominating Brodbine from Springfield for state treasurer. Senator Brodbine spoke at Chelsea Taxpayers League and Chelsea Kiwanis about tax reform and home ownership, noting its importance to government strength. Governor Ely had Brodbine represent him at St Johns Preparatory School events in Danvers. The Chelsea division coverage highlights the push to organize taxpayers and defend homeowner foundations.
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Herald
Russell B. Chasé
Springfield
Doven
Pogria Erascia
F Hurles
Chelsea Taxpayers League
Ely
Brodbine
Exercisex
St. . Johns
Danvers
Chelsea Kiwanis
Chelsea
Free flour distribution planned by Red Cross chapter
The Winthrop Chapter of the American Red Cross will distribute flour to the unemployed in town next Monday and Tuesday. National Red Cross assurances say ample flour will be provided free of charge, with one bag weighing twenty four and one half pounds.
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Winthrop Chapter
The
American Red Cross
Red Cross Organization
National Organization
Lawn Party Announces Bridge and Whist at St John Church
Mrs William G Harber announces a Bridge and Whist Lawn Party to be held on the church grounds Saturday afternoon August 13 with further details to follow.
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William G. Harber
St. John the Evangelist Church
Elks Mark 25th Silver Anniversary In Winthrop Lodge
Winthrop Lodge of Elks plans a Silver Anniversary with a 3 PM Sunday meeting at the clubhouse on Washington Avenue. Activities begin Saturday evening with new and longtime members gathering, and Monday features a dinner dance with wives and friends. Exalted Ruler Frederick J. Hogan named Eugene Cronin and John W. Lill to lead arrangements for the celebration.
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Winthrop Lodge of Elks
Washington Avenue
Frederick J. Hogan
Eugene Cronin
John W. Lill
Allis i
Two Big Days At Legion Carnival
A notice invites all ages to the Legion Carnival on July 4 with family friendly events. The item emphasizes an old time spirit and includes a call to grandfathers and grandmothers to attend and enjoy the celebration. The text indicates continuation on page 8.
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Legion Carnival
New Schedule Of Time In Effect For RR Link to Orient Heights
The Boston Revere Beach Lynn Railroad re arranged its timetable to provide a rapid link at Orient Heights with trains to and from Lynn. The new schedule, in force Thursday, improves service for local commuters traveling to and from Lynn.
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Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad
Orient Heights
Lynn
Valuation Cut in Winthrop Property Reduces Town Tax
Town officials report a $1,000,000 valuation reduction on Winthrop property this year, about 0.5 percent, under a plan by the Board of Selectmen and Assessors to ease tax burden. Old Age and Poll Taxes of $2.00 and $1.00 will be mailed to residents before July 6, delayed by legislative bills.
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Board of Assessors
Winthrop
Board “of Selectmen
Assessors
Tucker
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bunker Hill Monument Association
HAM
Silex
S Winthrop
Nish Gables
Revere
Shirley Hardware Co
Shirley St
Winthrop Trust Company
TAX Club
Emblem Club
Dhe Liorgthy Dane Louies
Lend Davis Beet
Arthur Verney
I. 0
O. F. Hall
Henry Murray
ST James Ave
Park SQ
Brighton
Conde Brodbine
G. G. Fullerton
Chevrolet
Winthrop Center
Hertz U
Saratoga St
Red Cross
Westminster
Carl Moore's
Copeland
Henry E. Keough CO
Pauline Street
Ocean
American Legion
Winthrop Post No
Ingleside Park
Plymouth
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Winthrop Co-operative Bank
E. Whittemore
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