Cottage Park Town Musings on Scholars and News
The column highlights standout students from Cottage Park and nearby schools. Arthur L. Brown earned magna cum laude at Boston University Law School with top scholarship prizes while Bill Aiken and Bob Barney gain recognition at Worcester Tech and Norwich respectively. The piece also notes amateur news, local letters, and political chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Winthrop
Arthur L. Brown
B. A
Judge Brown
Arthur
Boston University Law School
Cottage Parkway
Bill Aiken
Worcester Tech
Bob” Barney
Norwich
Roger Titus
Bud” Nugent
Cottage Park
Eileen Sweeney
Mary Cambridge
Joan McWillie
Ruth Kruger
Long Branch
N. J
Cottage Hill
Board of Trade
Thornton Station
Amundsen
Nobile
Haverhill
Old Timer and Bill Biggins Rally for Legion Events
A dialogue quotes Old Timer and Bill Biggins praising Herbert Hoover and Al Smith, stress patriotism and civic duty, promote the 4th of July Legion Carnival at Ingleside Park, urge support for the Legion, and encourage giving mothers a vacation and effort in public service. The piece highlights Boy Scouts, Merit Badges, and community fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bill
Herb’ Hoover
al Smith
Charlie’ Curtis
Hoover
England
Eric
Oover
Herbert Hoover
Winthrop
Ingleside Park
Legion
Winthropites
America
Mothr
New York
Fulton Fish Market
Set a Trap to Curb Winthrop Speeding
A local plea urges police to place speed traps on highways to reduce excessive driving through Winthrop. The letter warns that speeds over thirty miles per hour in congested areas endanger children and residents and calls for drastic action to stop fast driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop
The Political Game and Its Attacks on Hoover Smith
The piece argues that politics spoils public discourse and highlights how Herbert Hoover and Alfred Smith are harshly vilified. It notes Hoover’s prohibition stance and alleged Americanity accusations, and Smith’s religious and Tammany-related attacks, insisting both men show genuine sincerity despite scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
Alfred Smith
Kansas City
Hoover
Houston
Smith
Hypocrisy and Women's Role in Politics
An editorial argues hypocrisy is shallow and truth will out. It notes women at political conventions gaining visibility and asserts both sexes should have ballot access. It warns that active participation may erode respected feminine qualities as politics is played.
Open Forum on Modern Apartments in Winthrop
The Open Forum discusses plans for a modern apartment building in Winthrop on Johnson avenue. Supporters see future growth and local pioneers willing to risk finances, while opponents fear exploitation and market risks. M I Grimes endorses welcoming the project and aiding its progress for the town’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop
Greater
Boston
Johnson Avenue
M. I. Grimes
Appreciation Note for Bridge and Whist Party
A letter from Mrs. W. G. Harber Sr., thanking helpers for a June 21 bridge and whist party at the Winthrop Machine Gun Company home on Jefferson Street. The committee extends gratitude for cooperation and assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Machine Gun Company
Jefferson Street
Scout Camp Kenora plans open at Amesbury Massachusetts
Scout Commissioner Winfield C Kendrick announced this week that parents should send in applications for the summer camp at Amesbury Massachusetts. The Medford Boy Scout Council arranged Camp Kenora where boys will receive training under capable leaders and engage in competitive games. A doctor’s certificate is required before departure. upon arrival and at the end of camp, medical examinations and weighings will occur. The fee is eight dollars per week per Scout, and camp runs July 1 to August 31 with multiple departure dates from June 30 to August 18. Applications should be sent promptly to Scout Executive Arthur G Campbell at 1 Hermon Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield C. Kendrick
Boy Scout Council
Amesbury
Mass
Kenora
Medford
Scout
Arthur G. Campbell
Hermon Street
Local Pride and Boston Writers Featured in Winthrop Column
The piece laments local ego and celebrates Boston journalists led by W. A. Macdonald of the Boston Evening Transcript. It notes Macdonald’s acclaimed style, prize winning funeral piece on Florence Mills, and his known stories while detailing the growth of Winthrop Point Shirley’s summer colony and its evolving community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Boston
Boston Daily
W. A. Macdonald
Boston Evening Transcript
Macdonald
Florence Mills
New York
the Merchants Limited
Bookman
Old Havana
Green Mountain maps aid horse riders in Vermont trails
Vermont riders gain new region wide maps from the Green Mountain Horse Association. Maps mark horse trails in green blue for motor roads and red for hard surfaced roads with green arrows guiding inner routes parallel to motor roads. Monthly group rides will run until Fall inviting farmer cooperation for stabling and boarding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop
Green Mountains
Green Mountain Horse Association
Vermont
Land Damages on Putnam and Revere Streets Settled
Town Counselor Leon G Guptill informs the Board of Selectmen that all land damages from the widening of Putnam Street and Revere Street have been settled except for a $50 claim by Annie M Dunham. He deems the settlement matter now closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon G Guptill
Board of Selectmen
Putnam Street
Revere Street
Annie M. Dunham
Mr. Guptill
Winthrop Junior High School Savings Bank Report
Statement covers January 10 to June 14 1928. Enrollment 777 pupils. deposits total 6270.65 with small balance due of 3.80 cents. Transfers to Pupils Savings Bank and cash returned amount to 11.95. books issued to pupils since Jan 10 1928 waitlisted. total books held by junior high pupils noted. Signed by James J Higgins faculty director and Preston B Churchill treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Se
Savings Bank
Winthrop Savings Bank
Wininthrop Savings Bank
Jr. High
James .J. Higgins
Winthrop Junior High School Savings
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Tom Heflin
Tom
Mary Pickford
Mary
Old Timer
Bill Biggins
The
Winthrop Review
Winthrop’s
Massachustts Press Association
New England Press
National Editorial Asociation
Winthrop Board of ‘Trad
Ocean
Oliver Street
Tel
Hancock
Open Forum
MRS
W. G. Harber, Sr
Boy Scout
Francis J. Mahaney
Point Shirley
Bay View
Strang
Slings and Arrows
Putnam and
Revere Streets
Winthrop Junior High School Savings Bank
N. Elliot Willis
Prin
Winthrop Junior High School
Preston B. Churchill
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