Fifth Registration June 30 Called by Selective Service
Donald S. McLeod announces final arrangements for the Fifth Registration under the Selective Service Law for all male residents of Winthrop born 1922 to 1924. Registration is June 30 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Edward B Newton School library under Arthur E. Boudreau.
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Donald S. McLeod
Winthrop
Selective Service
Edward B. Newton
Arthur E. Boudreau
United States
Continental
Alaska
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
McLeod
Massachusetts
Will Photograph Civilian Defense Units For Identification
Plans are set for a second session to photograph local Committee on Public Safety members for state identification cards. The event, Friday evening June 26, runs 7:00 to 9:00 p m at the Junior High gym. A 25 cent fee goes to the State with no local share. bring forms to Lt Wells.
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Committee On Public Safety
State Committee
Lt. Wells
Rationing Board Closed on Tuesday
The Winthrop War Price and Rationing Board No. 348 will close Tuesday evening for a Metropolitan area meeting with the State Board. It reopens 7 30 p m to 9 p m on Wednesday July 1.
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State Board
Winthrop War Price and Rationing Board No. 348
Winthrop Rationing Board
Women's Group Air Raid Wardens Precinct One
Precinct One invites all willing women to join the air raid wardens effort to defend home and community. Many citizens have pledged to forego social activities to help keep enemies away. Contact Mrs. Evelyn M. Buchanan at 70 Thornton Park Ocean 1311 to commit.
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Precinct One
Evelyn M. Buchanan
Thornton Park
Ocean
State Guard Unit Nears Organized Quota Amid Rising Enlistments
The State Guard unit, led by Lieut. John C. Ashworth, reports a surge in enlistment interest as World War II U-boat attacks heighten local defense needs. Names of new prospects include Arthur G. Boylan, Ernest K. Dix, Robert E. Fallon, Alfred D. Hanscom, Earl H. Isbell, Trevor E Lamb, Harry R. Rowe, and Harold C. White. Winthrop seeks 14 more men to reach full strength of 61 within two to three weeks, with recruitment remaining open for two weeks. Information sessions are at Winthrop Junior High Tuesdays 7 to 9 p.m. or by phone Ocean 3160.
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State Guard
John C. Ashworth
Outfit
Arthur G. Boylan
Fremont St
Ernest KE
Dix
Robert E. Fallon
Summit Ave
Alfred D
Ashworth
Winthrop
Boston
Lieut
Ocean 3160
Winthrop Citizens Rally Behind Scrap Rubber Drive
Winthrop residents collect scrap rubber from closets and cellars to aid war supply efforts. Filling stations in and around the city handle waste rubber for reclamation plants. The drive stresses rubber needs for airplanes tanks and soldier footwear with weekly price updates announced by local chair George J. Hamilton.
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Winthrop
Axis
Sam
George J. Hamilton
Winthrop Committee Names Gen Needham as Counsel
The Winthrop Committee on Transportation has engaged Major General Daniel Needham as counsel to press Winthrop's case before the Department of Public Utilities seeking reduced fares from Rapid Transit Inc. for commuters to and from Winthrop and Maverick Square East Boston. A meeting with Rapid Transit Inc. officials is planned this week to discuss the fare cut, with a DPU appeal if no agreement is reached.
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Winthrop Committee On Transportation
Frank Sullivan
Daniel Needham
Department of Public Utilities
The
Rapid Transit, Inc
Winthrop
Maverick
East
Boston
Sullivan
Mrs Carlz Named ARP Instructor in Civil Defense
Alice B. Carlz RN of Winthrop has graduated from the War Department Civilian Protection School at Amherst College Amherst Mass. and is named an ARP instructor or organizer for Air Raid Precautions Services personnel in a letter from United States Regional Director Joseph M Loughlin. The message praises her as providing immeasurable help to the Office of Civilian Defense in perfecting protection machinery.
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War Department
Amherst College
Amherst
Mass
Office of Civilian Defense
United States
Joseph M. Loughlin
Alice B. Carlz
R.N
Lincoln St
Winthrop
Loughlin
Henry C. Hall
Servicemen Start New Dance Series at Fort Banks
Captain Walter Adler and Lt. Robert J. Allen Jr announce a new dance series for servicemen at Fort Banks. The first strawberry festival last Friday was a hit. The next event, a poverty party, is set for Friday June 26, with a military ball planned for the night before Independence Day and more events planned through summer. The dances have drawn wide acclaim from personnel.
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Walter Adler
Boston
Robert J. Allen, Jr
Fort Banks
9Th Coast Artillery
Ft. Banks
Arthur Cassidy
Winthrop
King Cotton
Two Air Raid Tests Prove Very Effective
Winthrop authorities report two ARP tests as effective with full wardens turnout and 100 percent report center function during daylight and blackout drills. The day test showed prompt merchant cooperation and no incidents. the night blackout mobilized quickly with sirens and full wardens, though five blackout violations occurred. The city plans a beach patrol along the shoreline and calls for more women wardens by day.
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Army
Massachusetts ¢ Committee On Public Safety
John W. Fielding
Winthrop
Great Head
Point Shirley
Ersons
ARP
Daniel J. O’brien
Watson B. Lindsey
Frank Kirby
Addi
Rotary Club Hears Finney From Jordan Marsh
A. E. Finney, personal service manager of Jordan Marsh Co., spoke at the Winthrop Arms Hotel lunch. He explained store policies balancing management and workers at a Boston retailer famed for the slogan The customer is the boss. He outlined employee benefits including medical and dental care, sick benefits, extra vacations, longevity bonuses, training programs, and a liberal retirement policy. He was loudly applauded.
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A. E. Finney
Jordan Marsh Co
Rotary Club
Winthrop Arms Hotel
Three Winthrop youths enter Maxwell Field aviation cadet program
Stan ley L. Canner Thomas L. Hancock and John J. Rodes of Winthrop begin training as aviation cadets at Maxwell Field Alabama. They join the Army Air Forces Pre-Flight School to undergo physical and academic work to prepare for pilot training and assignment to primary flying schools in the Southeast Training Center.
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Maxwell Field
Ala
Stanley L. Canner
Mary L. Canner
River Rd
Thomas L. Hancock
Thomas G. Hancock
Johnson Ave
John J. Rodes
Lincoln St
Winthrop
Army Air Forces
Alabama
America
Southeast
Army Air Forces Training Center
Winthrop Public Library Announces Summer Hours
Winthrop Public Library sets summer hours with weekday openings from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Saturday hours from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM with holidays excluded.
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Winthrop Public Library
Insurance covers cars used to transport workers in war time
A War Transportation Committee letter explains that private passenger cars used to carpool workers between home and Massachusetts workplaces gain bodily injury protection under existing policies. No extra charge, no plate changes, coverage applies to nonpaid or paid rides, and refunds apply to those already insured for guest occupancy.
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Massachusetts
Potezeorder
Legion Cancels July Fourth Carnival in Winthrop
Winthrop Post, American Legion, cancels the annual July Fourth Carnival to focus on wartime service. A substituted Independence Day program starts at 9:30 a.m. at Ingleside Park with a pet show, cash prizes, a monster doll carriage and tricycle parade, and a large-entry parade planned. Senior Vice-Commander John C. Ashworth leads the committee urging townspeople to attend.
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Winthrop Post
American Legion
Legion
Ingleside Park
John C. Ashworth
Winthrop Legion Post
Winthrop
Legionnaires
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