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The Winthrop Review

Location

Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1929

Page

3

New Uniform Smaller US Paper Money Explained

The Treasury outlines a shift to a uniform bill design from $1 to $10000, reducing size for economy and efficiency. Portraits replace mixed designs to curb counterfeiting, with distinct back designs and color-coded denominations. It notes engraving, paper changes, and projected annual savings of millions.

United States Treasury Department Federal Reserve National Bank Washington Jefferson Paulevere America Congress of Massachusetts

Heavy fog greets I Marconi class in Dorchester Bay

A fresh easterly breeze and heavy fog greeted South Boston Yacht Club races on Saturday in Dorchester bay. In the Indian Marconi class Commo dore Charles Mehegan's Twono held first, finishing almost two minutes ahead of the Bunnitu sailed by James Holland. The Peggy, commanded by William Wells, finished six seconds ahead of the Tinker for third place.

South Boston Yacht Club Dorchester Bay Charles Mehegan James Holland William Wells Tinker

Titus and Reilley Tie for First in Club Tournament

At the local Golf Club on Saturday Crocker heads Class B and Gup in Class C. Titus and Reilley tied for first place in Class A with best 12 out of 18 holes. Scores by classes follow Class A.

Titus and Reilley

Yankee Grounded in Cottage Park Regatta Finishes Amid Fog

McNutt's Tiger, skippered by Robert McNutt, won the Cottage Park regatta 1 hour 43 minutes 31 seconds after Yankee ran aground in fog off Apple Island. Comet won the Winthrop 15-foot class and Apachee took the Indian class victory.

Howard Spencer Apple Island Cottage Park Yacht Club Robert McNutt J. Bergman Comet Fred Somerby W. E. Titus G. L. Reilley G. A. Sawyer H. A. Slocumb R. Dimes, Jr EL Time

Winthrop Town Team to Meet University Club in Cambridge

The Winthrop Town Team faces the University Club of Cambridge next Saturday at Ingeliside Park. The local side aims to even the score after a 3-1 defeat, hoping players’ efforts translate into a victory.

Winthrop Town University Club of Cambridge Ingeliside Park Sécréed Winthrop

Winthrop Playground Opens with Arts Classes

The Winthrop Playground opened Monday June 24 at nine o'clock with arts and crafts classes led by Miss Eileen M. Hayes. Miss Esther Segal plans a pageant to begin July 8 and basketry classes have started for boys. A July 4th Legion celebration will suspend ground work that week.

Winthrop Plaground Eileen M. Hayes Esther Segal Legion

Gus Sonnenberg Touring for Mass Wrestling Dates

Prominent wrestler Gus Sonnenberg, world champion and former Dartmouth athlete, travels from Providence via Boston to Hanover NH for a July 9 match. He visits Ferncroft Inn Lynnfield training locally, appears at Danvers Homestead Golf Club, Salisbury Chamber of Commerce, Salem Chamber of Commerce, and Danvers TB hospital events while preparing with daily practice at his camp.

Gus Sonnenberg Providence Boston Hanover N H Gus North Shore Ferncroft Inn Lynnfield Dartmouth Boston Garden Homestead Danvers Salisbury Salisbury Chamber of Commerce Swampscot

Elevated Bus Petition Drive Under Way in Winthrop

Winthrop residents favoring the Elevated Bus plan are being asked to sign petitions. Once sufficient names are recorded, the petitions will go to Mr. Smith of the Elevated Transportation Dept. for presentation before the Board of Trustees.

Winthrop Mr. Smith Elevated Transportation Dept Board of Trustees

Neponset Nine Edge on Winthrop in Close Taillight Game

On Sunday afternoon June 23 the Winthrop Town Team lost a tight game to the Neponset Wanderers. A Winthrop hitter tallied four hits including a double and a triple while Scanlon of Neponset belted a home run in the fourth inning.

Winthrop Town Neponset Wanderers Winthrop Scanlon Winthrop T. T

Golf Club Notel Ty Event And Women’s Golf Schedule

A Friday evening golf club meeting is set for June 28 with Mrs Harold R MacNamee highlighted. The Women’s Golf Committee hosts weekly tournaments Thursdays from 12 30 to 3 00 with novelty events and prizes. last week’s winners were Mrs B Kirksey and Mrs F T Scott. The note also urges residents to rethink unsightly home improvements along main town arteries.

Harold R. MacNamee B. Kirksey F. T. Scott

Frigidaire Sets May Records in 1929 Shipments

Frigidaire, world’s largest maker of electric refrigeration equipment, reported record May shipments and steady gains through May 1929. Henry E. Keough Co. cited E. G. Biechler noting strong increases in household cabinets compressors and cooling coils, with June orders already matching May.

Frigidaire Henry E. Keough Co Pauline Street E. G. Biechler

Legion Auxiliary Meeting At Winthrop June 27

The American Legion Auxiliary to Winthrop Post 146 will hold a regular meeting Thursday evening June 27 at the Legion Dugout. Mrs Joan Kenney will report on the State Convention and a Carnival report for July Fourth will be presented. Mrs Margaret Foote is general chair and will be assisted by all members. Annual committee reports will be made. a large attendance is expected. ETHEL B PREBLE

American Legion Auxiliary Winthrop Post 146 Legion Joan Kenney Margaret Foote Ethel B. Preble

Tea Gathering of Mrs Enos and Friends

On Tuesday afternoon June 25 Mrs Louis Enos of Fairview street hosted a tea for old friends. Guests included Mesdames George Verdi John Coghlan Edmund Spence James Cody William Goodwin Howard Shattuck and Miss Katherine Noonan. Prizes were received by Mrs Noonan. A dainty tea served by the hostess closed the pleasant afternoon.

Louis Enos Fairview Street

Bellevue and Melrose Triumph Over Winthrop Tennis

Bellevue and Melrose defeat Winthrop in a team match with wins from Crowell Troutwine Sylvia and Gould. Singles results include Crowell 6-1 6-0 over Peterson and Troutwine 6-3 6-4 over Jones. Doubles see Sylvia Troutwine and Crowell Jones win 6-4 11-9 and 6-3 6-2.

Via Winthrop Deane Bellevue Young Gould Sylvia Troutwine Crowell Peterson Jones Sylvia and Gould and Horton and Wills Snow and Fenton

Newton Burgher Win Tournaments in Presidents Cup Finals

Newton defeats Kellenberger 3 and 2 in the Class A final for the President's Cup. Burgher beats J E Foote in the Class B final for the Vice President's Cup.

Newton Kellenberger Burgher Foote

Kellenberger Sets Amateur Course Mark at Winthrop

N. E. Kellenberger, last year's Club Champion at Winthrop Golf Club, posted a new amateur course record on June 13 with 70 for 18 holes. He opened with 34 and finished with 36, challenging other members to beat the mark.

N. E. Kellenberger Winthrop Golf Club

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