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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1925
Page
5
Week Nineteenth standings list Winthrop Highlands Y. C. and Winthrop Yacht Club near top since three string totals show sharp season and week figures. Individual strings feature Marshall, Webber, Forder, Devereux and other names across clubs like Cottage Park Yacht and Ivy Club with postponements noted for U C A A and Elks games.
The Winthrop interclub Bowling League plans its annual dinner for Monday March 23 at the Winthrop Highlands Yacht Club. Secretary Charles W. Dorr expects a larger turnout and a bigger program than last year, with more details to follow in the next issue.
Dr. Percy G. Browne and Dr. E. J. Grainger offer to examine vaccinate and inoculate applicants for the 1925 Citizens Military Training Camps. Winthrop youths urged to join the patriotic program promising a month outdoors with all expenses paid by Uncle Sam. Information from Col. Kilbourne Fort Banks or Col. Brenton Winship Army Base Boston.
Ham's Winthrop Beach Store is rapidly nearing completion as the candy and ice cream chain readies to open another outlet for the W. C. Ham Co. Inc. in about ten days.
Tuesday forenoon March 4 Mrs. Julia Sullivan of 47 Sunnyside av was bitten in the leg by a dog owned by Charles Rowe of 34 Pico av. She was taken to Community Hospital where Dr. R. B. Parker attended her. Patrolman Turner later transported her home in the police ambulance.
The Winthrop Post No. 146 A L hopes to erect a home with wide support and invites all eligible members to attend meetings and participate. Social and financial improvements are announced, with upcoming events including screenings of The Lost Battalion and World Fliers official pictures to engage members and residents.
The Deane Winthrop Chapter D A R will meet at Mrs Clarence Tasker 16 Cottage Park Rd on Tuesday March 10. The afternoon speaker will be Mrs Grace White Noyes past state corresponding secretary and regent of the Old South Chapter D A R Her topic Historic North End promises strong interest for members.
Winthrop High boys placed 12th among 14 schools at a Boston event with limited entries. In relays they tied for seventh with Boston Trade School, and Quincy Portland won the race with Winthrop second. Team members Saunders Knell Rock Judkins. Louis Briggs took fourth in the standing broad jump at 9 ft 4 in.
March 14 annual dinner. March 21 snack. April 2 Ladies' Night with entertainment and dancing. More details to follow.
To let a five room lower suite with hot water heat gas and electric light in good condition. Rates are $45 without heat and $50 with heat. Located at 270 Main near Wilshire street. Call Ocean 0560.
Frank Littleton, a baseball player for the Railroad team and the Winthrop Athletics, signed a contract Thursday to join the Jersey City team of the Eastern League for the upcoming season.
An echo from the Winthrop Boy Scout vacation camp at Topsfield last year came alive as Paul Dealy was awarded a camera by Director Ferris for his high point score at camp. He looks forward to camp reopening to continue outdoor work and education under strict staff supervision.
Winthrop’s 1925 Suburban Basketball League schedule lists game dates and opponents for the season. The record shows planned matchups, venues, and likely home and away designations as part of the suburban league installment.
Col. Charles E. Kilbourne, commander of the Boston coast defenses, spoke at Cadet Armory in Boston on the need for a decisive defeat to alter Japan’s world power status. He warned of Japan’s industrial push, potential for war, and the importance of allies in munitions while noting Japan’s invincibility mindset and limited naval defeats. He compared U S and Japan in industry and wealth and questioned Western expansion’s reception in Asia and the Philippines.
A whist party will be held at Le gion Hall on Tuesday evening April 14 to benefit the relief fund of Roger Wolcott's Camp United Spanish War Veterans, conducted by Mrs. Geo H Russell.
After the storm, the Happiwork Pastime Package from HAM'S STORES aims to lift spirits indoors. Last Tuesday at Masonic Hall Winthrop Commandery K. T. conferred the order on several candidates. William Johnson of Floyd Milk Co. arrived in Miami. Nora H. McLaughlin of Corast. is very sick with grippe. John Hasson of Fairview st. left St. Petersburg and plans visits to Palm Beach Orlando and Daytona before returning home.
At about 9 30 last Sunday morning the Fire Department answered a still alarm to 110 Bowdoin Street, responding to Mrs. Russell Floyd’s call about a fire in the basement of Mrs. Margaret Ostman’s house. The cement bag near the heater ignited wood and filled the house with smoke before a chemical tank extinguished the blaze with little damage.
Miss Justine Farrell of the Centre returns home after a New York City trip to attend a jewelers banquet and ball at the Waldorf Astoria last week. Also listed is piano tuning and repair service by Joseph Bernhardt in Somerville. Further notes guests include Mr. and Mrs. John J. Masters and Ruth A. Henderson at Lake Boone Lodge Hudson Massachusetts.
George A. Leighton and a companion named Ronald departed Orlando and arrived in Sulphur Springs, Florida, signaling a relocation or visit update.
Albion R. Campbell, a sewing machine repairman from Winthrop, has returned from New Hampshire. For expert machine service, call Ocean 228 W and he will attend at once.
The schedule lists Winthrop games on March 10 at Brockton and March 13 at Chelsea. The two road contests task Winthrop with back to back away tests against Brockton and Chelsea this month.
Timothy J. Barter of Summit Avenue traveled to Washington this week as a member of the New England party accompanying President Coolidge at the inauguration ceremony.
During Lent, services will be held on Wednesday and Friday evenings at St John the Evangelist church at 7 45.
Ham's Ice Cream serves parties weddings and dances with specials listed on Ham's page eight.
Town meeting items include a rejection of the chairman role by Arthur W. Gibby and nomination of Remby by the Board. An earthquake was felt at 9 21 with no damage. The Good Government Association seeks a court writ to count planning board stickers. Advisory Committee to hold a public hearing March 6 at E B Newton School.
The Selectmen drew voters for jury duty at the regular meeting last Monday night. Names include Andrew Kirk 105 Bartlett Road Emmons K Berry 66 Beacon Street William J Cooper 76 Summit Avenue Marcellus N Gilbert 106 Circuit Road Lorenz Garnjost 6 Palmyra Street Thomas Gilassett 117 Court Road Bruce Hobbs 128 Bartlett Road Russell A Lang 44 Birch Road Louis A Roe 35 George Street Thomas Benson Jr.
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