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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1920
Page
2
Local listing for piano and furniture moving by Benjamin Hall at 412 Shirley Street. Services include general teaming, cellars cleaned, ashes removed, and light jobbing with telephone contact Winthrop 1376-W.
PEP O stops carbon from forming on piston heads combustion chamber and spark plugs but dissolves and expels thick carbon build up requiring burning, scraping, or valve grinding. Available at Henry E. Keoughs 26 Pauline St.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Suffolk Probate Court cites heirs and interested parties of Patrick J Swift Winthrop for will probate filed by Joseph P Swift John F Swift and Herbert W Swift. Hearing set June 10 1920 in Boston with three weekly notices in Winthrop Review plus mailed copies seven days before court.
An official notes ongoing telephone supply shortages in 1920 due to postwar material scarcities. Steel and iron product delays hinder pole line hardware and switchboard spacing, prompting added central office gear, more operators, and multiple substitutions while urging public cooperation.
A World War I era tribute recalls Sergeant Jules Webster and Captain John T. Comerford for gallant actions at Bois Belieos and in the face of heavy machine gun fire. Webster, wounded, held a position with two others, aiding a counterattack that prevented a flank and helped secure victory. Comerford was praised for leadership and casualty bearing while directing the defense and counterattack.
The first cabaret and dancing party of the Unitarian Women's Alliance was held last Monday in Social Hall. It drew a good crowd with whistling solos by Mildred Rogers, readings by Edna Smith, songs by John Kelley, and a dancing specialty by Dot Roberts and Muriel Dorr. The elimination dance went to Carl Pratt and Mrs. Malcolm Crowley, with Emma Dorr assisted by Mrs. Ernest, Mrs. Lewis Leitch, Mrs. Ralph, and Nellie Winegar.
Fletcher Grant, brother of Mrs. W. J. Patterson of Willoway, connected with Arizona mining interests, has been visiting his sister for a month. He departs today, pausing in New York for a few days before returning west.
The funeral for Mrs. Catherine F. Melvin was conducted Tuesday morning from her home. Rev. John H. Griffin led the mass of requiem. The church was filled with relatives and friends and burial followed at Holy Cross Cemetery.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston informs Winthrop Trust Co. that temporary 4% bonds from the Second and First Liberty Loans must be converted into permanent 41% bonds before the May 15 and June 15 interest dates to receive the higher rate for the next six months. Conversions occur on the next interest dates. new 4% coupons cover interest until the 4%% rate takes effect. Schedule all temporary bonds on Form A1 im triplicate and forward promptly.
The Committee on Increased School Accommodations for Winthrop invites sealed bids for brick Grammar School Building with materials and labor. Plans are available at architect Willard M. Bacon’s office in Boston after May 19 1920. Bids due 5 PM June 2 1920 to the Architect or 8 PM to the Committee. right to reject any bid.
State Loan Co., mortgagee, intends to foreclose a personal property mortgage given by William F. Stone and Alma M. Stone dated July 3 1919 and recorded in Winthrop. A public auction of the property will be held June 4 1920 at 10 AM at Lewis J. Bird Co Auction Rooms 7 Bosworth St Boston Mass.
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