Winthrop Sun and Visitor Sun Established 1802 1905
Postmaster General Hitchcock notes the loss on second class mail and urges higher magazine advertising rates. He says magazines would support higher first class postage if their ad pages paid the cost. Newspapers not included. Local Christmas mail was heaviest on record. carriers worked hard with no extra pay. Winthrop Centre ladies gain a large mirror at the depot. town anticipates a new year subscription to the Sun and Visitor.
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Hitchcock
Postofice
Uncle Sam
Christmas Observance at Point Shirley Draws Big Crowd
The Point Shirley Christmas observance last Sunday drew praise for families keeping winter church services. With the chapel closed due to cold, the hose house was used as a meeting space, fire trucks outside, ladders along the room, and a makeshift platform created for a memorable program led by Mrs James A Welsh. Rev. Stanon of Boston has begun guiding weekly services, Mrs Battis played the piano, and the Sunday school sang and recited alongside soloist David Belcher. Others including Ma Bel Wyman and several children contributed to the program with songs and recitations.
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Point Shirley
James” A. ‘Welsh
Stanon
Boston
Battis
Children's Army
David Belcher
Mabel Wyman
Babe
Bethlehem
Louise Berchtold
Doris Bradgner
Harry Knight
Philip Knight
Ernest Orcutt
Lillian Orcutt
Grace Seni
Ea Ueno al. Walter
Accompanist Supports Lindberg Solo in Successful Service
The accompanist for a solo by John Lindberg contributed to a successful service in every respect, enhancing the performance with precise timing and seamless collaboration.
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John Lindberg
Park Commission explains open sluiceway and unsafe ice
Communication from the Park Commissioners notes complaints about the Washington avenue sluiceway and unsafe ice on Lewis pond. It explains the plan to close the sluiceway failed due to tidal pressure on a wooden, leaking culvert and the need to keep the outlet open for overflow. Parents are urged to warn children to skate with caution.
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Washington Avenue
Lewis Pond
Board of Selectmen
The
Park Commissioners
Christmas Tree Observance at St Johns Episcopal Church
Members of St Johns Sunday school held a Christmas celebration in the Social hall last Saturday despite rain. The Yule-tide club lent the hall and tree, children from the primary department marched to candy gifts from a Santa Claus, and Harold Vernor impersonated Santa. Evening programs featured Mr Charles H Ide as Santa and an orchestra with light refreshments. Last Sunday gifts for the poor were generously given at morning service.
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Sunday School of
St John's
Frank Douglas
Edith ‘Bacon
Santa Claus
Tracy Brothers
Rowe
Santa
Harold Vernor
Newly Formed Whist Club at Cottage Park Yacht Club
A new whist club meets at Cottage Park Yacht Club with Mrs. Stanley P. Googins as president, Mrs. Harry Jones secretary, and Mrs. John McNair treasurer. Proceeds support others, including groceries for a widow with children. Members awarded prizes to Mrs. Charles Ehrman, Mrs. John Murray, and Mrs. Hallim.
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Cottage Park Yacht Club
Stanley P. Googins
Harry Jones
John McNair
Charles Ehrman
John Muray
Hallim
Christmas Tree Delights Point Shirley Children
In Point Shirley a modest Christmas tree at the hose house became the scene of joy as Santa Claus distributed gifts after a short program of readings and music. The town’s youngsters and some adults shared genuine pleasure from the simple, heartfelt surprise delivered Tuesday evening.
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Point Shirley
Santa Claus
Younsters
Santa Claua
Gift distribution and humor mark Peninsula holiday event
The gathering gave a gift to every child with extras for some, including candy and big oranges. Reverend Stanton received a sealskin cap and fur-lined gloves as thanks. Santa’s disguise reveal by James A. Welsh drew cheers, and the Welsh couple were praised for organizing the Sunday services and social events. Guests included Mrs McNichol, Stella McNichol, Ada Dow of New Hampshire, Mae Obert, and Frank Obert of Sietiénet.
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Mr. Stanton
Santa
James A. Welsh
Welsh
Peninsula
McNichol
Stella McNichol
Ada Dow
New Hampshire
Mae Obert
Frank Obert, R
Sietiénet
Dickens Afternoon of Q and Q Club a Big Success
The Quest and Question program at Mrs. Frederick N Barbour’s home drew many guests in costume for a Dickens themed meeting. Mrs. Barbour staged the event with a large Christmas tree and oriental decor as members and guests enacted roles from Dickens characters.
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Frederick N. Barbour
Temple and
Highland Avenues
Committee
Micawber
Carrie V. Paul
Albert B. Dunham
Betsey Trotwood
Arthur Cummings
Peggotty
Della G. Howe
Little Emily
W. H Topham
Uriah Heep
Sara Schriver
Gummage
Bessie S. Cobb
Guild
Leonard
Frost Public Library Listing New Acquisitions
The Frost Public Library announces new books and catalog items with access hours on weekdays from 2:30 to 9 p.m. and book exchanges at 503 Shirley Street on Wednesdays and Saturdays. New titles include Downing on landscape theory, Aldrich's old town by the sea, and monographs on Massachusetts war memorials and regiments.
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Shirley Street
Winthrop Beach
H. A. Downing
W. H. Battle
Winthrop
Visitation Honors Winthrop Elks Lodge Guests
Winthrop Elks lodge hosted D. D. G. E. R. William H. Barter and officers in Wadsworth hall with about 125 attendees. Barter, first exalted ruler of the lodge founded in 1907, led a business meeting followed by speeches, a salad and oyster supper, and an entertainment program from Boston artists.
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Winthrop
Lodge of Elks
William H. Barter
Wadsworth Hall
Elks
Barter
Winthrop Lodge
Boston
Joseph H. Murphy
George H. Johnson
Peter H. McCann
H. N. Gleason
Treas
L. P. Land
Sec
Citizens urge united approach to March town meeting
A citizen letter urges Winthrop voters to reduce campaign spending by avoiding factional candidate battles. It notes apathy, cites a growing town of over 10 000 with valuation near 6 600 000, and calls residents to attend meetings and stay informed to elect efficient town officers.
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Winthrop
Marriage Education: Lessons In Patience And Action
A witty exchange notes that marriage is an education in itself. The serious man asserts its instructional value while Old Grouch quips it teaches what not to do after doing it. The comparison extends to ideas lacking energy and engines without steam.
Winthrop Co operative Bank Meeting Notice
Shareholders of Winthrop Co operative Bank will meet at Banking Rooms 72 Jefferson Street Winthrop Centre Mass on Wednesday January 11 at 1 o'clock pm for officers and directors election for the next fiscal year. Shareholders may decide on nominating officers and whether to reconvene in October to consider increasing the corporation’s capital limit to one million dollars.
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Winthrop .Cooperative
Jefferson Street
Winethrop
Ottobeg
AEG
Whitton Winthrop
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