Yachting season ends with Melbourne style showdowns
Local clubs wrap up the Labor Day regatta in Cottage Park and Winthrop Harbor. Osseo skippered by Herbert Allbright wins Indian Marconi class and Lipton trophy, beating Black Hawk and Frolic by narrow margins. Frolic drags in 10th as Sally enjoys a strong showing in the closing races.
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Cottage Park
Winthrop
Winthrop Y. C
Philadelphia
Herbert Allbright
Osseo
Squantum Yacht Club
Mass. Bay
Black Hawk
Frolic
Bud Brooks
Sally
Selectmen Form Committee To Study All Night Parking
The Board of Selectmen appoints Henry J. Barry and Frank E. Whitman to investigate and report on all night parking of cars on private ways alleys yards and fields. The aim is to curb parking in Winthrop Beach and other areas, following numerous complaints to the board and police.
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Board of Selectmen
Henry J. Barry
Frank E. Whitman
Winthrop
Police Department
L Eugene Douglas Named Accountant for Winthrop Schools
L Eugene Douglas is named accountant for Winthrop public schools. He is a member of Crystal Bay Lodge L O O F and Winthrop Lodge of Masonry.
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L. Eugene Douglas
The
Winthrop Public Schools
Crystal Bay Lodge, L O. O. F
Winthrop Lodge of Masons
MDC declines bid to restrict parking on Winthrop Shore Drive
The Metropolitan District Commission advised the Board of Selectmen that no action could be taken to limit parking on one side of Winthrop Shore Drive.
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Metropolitan District Commission
Board of Selectmen
Winthrop Shore Drive
Roberts to Lead Legion Following War Service
Stanley A. Roberts will head the local American Legion post. Roberts has been a reliable worker for the organization and served as finance officer for several years. He saw action in France during the war with the 161st Machine Gun Company and was badly wounded.
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Roberts
France
161St Machine Gun Company
Welcome Home World War Veterans Visit in Boston
Winthrop citizens pledge a hearty welcome to veterans returning as the American Legion meets in Boston from October 6 to 9. The Board of Selectmen urges decorating homes and displaying the flag to honor these World War I veterans.
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Winthrop
Board OF Selectmen
G. Wallace Tibbetts
Charman
Playground action started near Bay View and Triton Avenues
A petition has begun for establishing a playground in the land north of Bay View Avenue and west of Triton Avenue. A hearing on the petition will be held at the State House on Wednesday October 1.
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Bay View Avenue
Triton Avenue
State House
Planning Board to Attend Conference on Zoning Rules
Planning board members from multiple districts will attend a regional conference to discuss zoning regulations and interboard coordination. Attendees include planning and zoning officials, with sessions on best practices and compliance.
Service Station Reports Robbery Incident Noted
A robbery report notes one building window partly opened and an alarm sounding from Box. A meeting of the Senior League of St. John's Episcopal Church is set for the evening of the 28th at 6 15 in the Parish House, with a strong request for full attendance.
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League of St. John’s Episcopal Church
Lipton Skips Winthrop Visit for Yacht Race Donation
Winthrop regrets that Sir Thomas Lipton will not visit to receive thanks for his generous donation of a cup for the yacht races. Chair Frank K Hatfield expresses sincere appreciation and the city keeps him in their hearts.
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Thomas Lipton
Winthrop
Thomas Li
Thzink
Frank K Hatfield
Winthroy
Veterans urged to join American Legion before convention
World War veterans may apply to Commander Clark of Winthrop Post before Sunday September 2. Applications received by this date will be considered. A special post meeting next week will vote on submitted applications.
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Americam Legion
Comarcander Clark
Winthrop Postum Os
Campaign to Open Mer of All the Team Workers at Odd Fellows Hall
A fragmented notice describes a campaign to open a workers group at Odd Fellows Hall. It touts collective effort and rapid progress toward a hospital project expected to be completed soon. The language is garbled but suggests a Massachusetts setting and a focus on communal achievement.
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Odd Fellows Hall
Massachusetts
Funeral Services For Town Official In Winthrop
George Douz kas longtime Winthrop town accountant died suddenly last Thursday evening at 664 Fellows Hall He was 66 and lived at 32 Somerset Avenue He served as town accountant for 28 years and was active in civic and fraternal groups including the Odd Fellows and Crystal Bay Lodge He was a member of the West Methodist Church and served as treasurer for several years Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church with local clergymen presiding.
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George Douzkas
Tharsézs
Daomeies
Prince Edward Island
Winthrop
Somerset Avenue
Rice
Dowzkes
Wintheep
Jeferson
Mfc
Crystal Bay Lodge
Winthesp Maweir
The
Odd Fellows
Methodist Church
de C. Oscar Ford
Chae & Otte
Eiexing Peaver
Centiene
Wright Increases Lead In Recount
Wright widens edge after recount in Precinct 3 and 4 as totals shift. Clancy faces reduced counts while Cartwright shows minor gains. Clancy declines to seek another recount, staying with the primary result. Wright’s overall primary and recount tallies are listed.
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Wright
Tal Wright
Clancy
Cartwright
Olean Post Guests Winthrop Legion Visitors to Boston Convention
About 40 to 50 members of the Olean New York Post of the American Legion will travel by bus to Boston for the Legion National Convention. They will stay at the Winthrop Post 146 quarters on Herman Street with cots and cooking facilities. Local police will provide showers, $300 has been appropriated to entertain the guests, and donations are invited at 461 Shisiey Street or Post headquarters.
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Olean
New York
The
American Legion
Winthrop
Winthrop Post
National Convention of the Legion
Boston
Legion
Herman Street
Wm McNeill
Post
Joseph Cariz
Olean Post
Jerry Cariz
Officials of town make street survey
The Board of Selectmen and the Advisory Committee with Superintendent of Streets T. J. Mahaney conducted a Tuesday evening survey of town streets to determine repair needs and to estimate the 1931 street work budget.
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Town Make Street Survey
Board of Selectmen
T. J. Mahaney
Toum
Two Weeks Mission Starts October 5 at St John Church
A two weeks mission under the direction of the Oblate Fathers opens at the Church of St John the Eran. The announcement notes a parish event beginning October 5 with religious activities led by the Oblates.
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Oblate Fathers
Church of St. John the Eran
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Orient Heights
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James Bill
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Winthrop Trust Company
Winthrop, Mass
50 Weeks Club
Great
American Army
Navy
Winthrop Co-operative Bank
George Douglas
Henry E. Keough CO
Paukee Street
Olean, N. Y
Legion Post
Lynn Walrgouse
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