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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1925
Page
8
Next Wednesday morning Winthrop schools resume after a break with the New Junior High School to receive its first classes under master N Elliot Willis. Supt. F A Douglas and faculty prepare for a busy start, as High School Principal Clarke issues notices to pupils for the coming term.
Mr. George H. Gibby announces a public viewing of the new Junior High School building on Hermon Street. Citizens are invited to attend Tuesday afternoon September 8 from 2 to 4, with children admitted only when accompanied by adults. The building is described as one of New England’s best and most modern schools.
The article notes Col Kilbourne’s active local service including coordinating the Fort Fire Dept during a Taylor Street barn fire and aiding at Kuchmeister Memorial, Defense Day, and Flag Day. It reports a move to the office of Chief of Artillery in Washington, with Battery A leadership changes by Capt Hoge and Capt A J Bennett, while Capt Linsert remains acting commander until a new colonel arrives likely in November.
The second anniversary of Fred Wegener’s delicatessen opening is marked by a special sale of his choice line in Winthrop. Thrifty shoppers can buy home staples and palatable foods for the family at convenient stores that have saved wives a hard day’s work.
The excerpt highlights Fred H. Wegener, a popular proprietor who runs a grocery range and has trained Winthropites in swimming. His lifelong hobby is swimming and life saving. he has taught large summer classes producing capable lifesavers. Irene Hessenius, who swam in the Boston Light event, is a member of his life saving class.
The Winthrop Taxi Service at Center Station under Joseph Travies is praised for newly painted and overhauled cars. It demonstrates ongoing service quality and invites calls to Ocean 1008 for rides.
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