Selectmen Try To Influence Governor On Rail Question
The article details a petition by the Boston Revere Beach Lynn Railroad to liquidate by transferring its property to two Massachusetts trusts. Governor Saltonstall urges Winthrop residents to accept a legislative act to extend service via Boston Elevated Railway, while local officials face political pushback and a mass meeting aimed at thwarting the transportation study committee's recommendations. The town meeting members are expected to decide at the adjourned meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Zorman
Transportation Committee
Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad
State Public Utilities Commission
Massachusetts Trusts
E. H. Brewster
Saltonstall
Winthrop
Boston Elevated Railway
Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn
Winthrop Police Form Association Formed
The Winthrop Police Association was formed last week to promote higher social standards and understanding between officers and townsfolk. John R. Lingley was elected president, Charles McCarthy treasurer, and Paul F. Abely secretary. Chief William J. Pumphret praised the group as beneficial to citizens and officers. The association plans Thanksgiving and Christmas basket drives and a future officer benefit fund, with many social events planned for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Police Association
John R. Lingley
Association
Charles McCarthy
Paul F. Abely
William J. Pumphret
Engagement Announced For Ruth Harvey And William Monahan
A Sunday tea at Beacon Villa announced the engagement of Ruth F. Harvey daughter of Mrs. Grace M. Harvey Pauline Street and the late C Joseph Harvey to William A. Monahan Boston architect. Harvey is a local school graduate and Boston office stenographer. Monahan, of Waldenmar Avenue, is a Boston College High School and Boston Architectural Club alumnus. The wedding is planned for early next year.
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Beacon Villa
Ruth
F. Harvey
Grace M. Harvey
Pauline St
C. Joseph Harvey
William A. Monahan
Boston
Winthrop Catholic Woman's Club Opens Season with Meeting
The Winthrop Catholic Woman's Club plans its season start on Monday October 9 at 8 30 p m in St John s Hall Lincoln Street. A reception will honor newly elected officers and guests from various clubs. Mary Louise Hickey and James Quinlan will provide entertainment as the club marks its 20th anniversary with an ambitious social program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Catholic Woman's Club
St. John’s Hall
Lincoln St
James H. Holland
Martin J. Cain
Arthur J. O'Maley
Norman Horrigan
Marion Dealy
Ernest Pevear
Winthrop
J. Lester Hourigan
Wm. J. Cashman
John A. Canavan
Leo I. Haskell
James H. Pelvine
Julia Martin
Timothy J. Lucey
Transportation committee faces adjourned town meeting
Next Monday evening in the Junior High School gymnasium the adjourned special town meeting will reconvene to hear further discussion and act on the Transportation Committee recommendations regarding the town's transportation problem. The discussing crowd is expected to be large and the board's stance remains opposed to the committee plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transportation Committee
Board of Selectmen
Messrs
Walter G. Baker
Ross Batchelder
David Belcher
Boston
Messrs. Baker and
Batchelder
Local Man Plunges 15 Floors To Death In Boston
Jason Wein a 19 year old elevator operator at the Hudson Building 75 Kneeland st Boston died after a 15 story plunge from an open elevator well on Monday afternoon. Police investigate the cause and foul play is not yet ruled out. Funeral services were held Tuesday. Wein a Winthrop High School class of 1987 graduate worked on the Echo and participated in school productions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jason Wein
Coral Ave
Hudson
Kneeland St
Boston
Wein
Winthrop High School
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Winthrop Highlands
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the Grover
Winthrop Arms
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Winthrop Police Form Association
J. R. Lingley
Catholic Woman’s Club
Mary Louise Hickey
Wimpole Street
Rudolf Besier
James Quinlan
Cambridge
Arthur F. Verney
FORD
Mercury
Woodside Avenue
Albert B.miller
Somerset Ave
MOODY
Anship, Moment CO
Boston, Mass
Ocean
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Gordon G. Fullerton, Inc
Putnam Street
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Lewis’ Hotel and Cafe
Boulevard
Revere
Boulevard Theatre
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