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Newspaper
Winthrop Sun And Visitor
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1914
Page
8
William J. Day, pastor, announces morning worship with a 10 30 sermon. Bible School at noon Y P S C E at 6 15. Evening worship at 7 30 with topic The Coming Judgments. Residence 51 Sargent St Tel 126 M.
William W. Peck, minister at 27 Washington Avenue, leads a worship service at 10:45 a.m. with a special observance of Children’s Sunday. This marks the concluding service of the Sunday School season.
Union Congregational Church in Winthrop Beach led by Rev. W J Sherman invites the community to morning worship at 10 30 with a sermon Conservatism or Contrast and an evening service at 7 30 titled Seek Ye the Lord The Bible school meets at noon and midweek services run Wednesday at 7 45 Christ and the Children A Philathea class play Lucia's Love is scheduled for Friday June 19 to aid their club fund
The First Church of Winthrop invites participation in morning worship at 10 30 with sermon Bible study at noon junior league at 3 30 and Ep worth League at 6 30 followed by evening worship with sermon at 7 30. Tuesday class meeting 7 45 p.m. Friday fellowship and prayer service.
Sunday services at St. John’s Episcopal Church include 8 am Holy Communion 10 30 am morning prayer and sermon first Sunday Holy Communion 12 10 pm Sunday School and 7 30 pm evening prayer with address.
The Union Church of Christ at Point Shirley holds Sunday school at 8 p.m. and an evening service at 7 30.
The Church of St. John the Evangelist on Winthrop Street corner Lincoln Winthrop Centre announces Sunday Masses at 7 845 and 1030 am until further notice Children should attend the 845 am mass Sunday school follows 845 mass Rector John H Griffin leads the church
The Memorial Day program and wreath laying by Spanish War Veterans and Ladies' Association guests closed with cemetery services and decorations. Commander John McNaught and Mrs George M. Hayward spoke. a donation from the Ladies' Association to Civil War Veterans was presented along with a Union Jack gift to the Spanish War Veterans.
Property owners urge listing with the Winthrop San and Visiter to reach local renters. Advertisements promise broad exposure and quick occupancy through the established publication.
petitions circulate in Winthrop protesting a recent city order that required residents to tie rubbish in bundles for removal by the street department. The Mothers' Department of the First Baptist Church will entertain children Friday from 3 30 to 5 in the vestry. Henry J. Wright, East Boston Water and Sewerage Building superintendent injured in an explosion, shows considerable improvement. A large school of silver hake washed ashore near Sturgis street and was gathered by residents and boys. reports of cod and haddock are unfounded. Lieut Commander and Mrs Riddle hosted a dinner aboard the U S Rhode Island for Mr and Mrs Edward F Dellano and Mrs Dorothy Dellano Ross and other officers, ending with dancing onboard.
At a Fourth of July Association meeting a partial day plan was outlined. Activities include a mammoth bonfire at midnight, flag sings, auto rides, field sports for girls and boys, a baseball game, children's parade, fireworks, and band concerts all day. A decorated illuminated boat event on Lewis lake will have prizes.
William Arthur Etherington a longtime employee of B A B L A R, died at his sister Rosanna Hayden's home May 25 after a long illness. Funeral held May 28 conducted by Rev W W Day. Interment in Lynn. Born Shelburne County Nova Scotia 62 years ago he lived in Winthrop 28 years. Survived by three brothers John Stanley James and three sisters Rosanna Hayden A T Clarke and W D Allen.
Chelsea beat Winthrop 9 to 5 at Carter Street Oval. De Foe hit a home run in the eighth inning to star the game. Other notable contributions came from Leary, Harber, and S. Gerring with two-base hits and multiple runs. De Foe fanned nine and Lucke struck out five as McCarthy umpired.
A reader criticizes Winthrop for dirty conditions with open sloughs and mismanaged rubbish disposal. The letter warns health risks from uncollected barrels and stray debris, urging the Health Department to act and curb fires and rot from improper cleanup.
The Athletic Committee of the Fourth of July Celebration plans a relay event with teams from Winthrop fraternal and social groups. A cup will be awarded to the winner and positive details are expected soon. Youth interest grows as high school and grammar school boys practice under Mr. Manter at Ingleside Park with a jumping box and shot put circle provided by the Park Commission.
The Colonia Chapter O E S held its annual inspection on Thursday evening in Masonic Hall. Tax inspecting officers included Grand Matron Mrs Sophie A Fisle and Grant Patron Walter M Frech with numerous Grand officers in attendance. Colonial Chapter named Mrs Lillian Walch Deputy Grand Matron. The guide was Mrs Harry M Jones.
Fifteen members of the Q and Q club enjoyed a Bryantville outing. They rode from Winthrop to Whitman then Bryantville square, via trolley and barges to the Webber camp on Big Sandy Lake. Mrs Webber hosted with coffee and lunch before boating walking and dancing. They returned to Winthrop at seven p.m.
Mrs C O Connell Galvin wife of a Boston newspaper man died Wednesday noon at her Winthrop Street home after months of illness spent largely in a hospital in Boston. Survived by husband and three daughters Mary Margaret and Anna. Born Annie L Quinn of Worcester she married in that city and later moved to Boston then Winthrop a few years ago. The illness began in early winter and developed into locomotor ataxia. She was known for her cheerful disposition and friends recall her kindness.
The Winthrop Woman's Club board met at president Mrs Callard's home to discuss business. They praised the State Federation meeting in Worcester hosted by the Worcester Women's Club, with two days at the Bancroft Hotel and tours of the Art Museum and the new Tuberculosis Hospital. Delegates included Mrs Mary P. Callard and Mrs Grace Boyson, with several officers and other members in attendance.
Preston B. Churchill Town Clerk certifies that Winthrop approved new by laws at the March 9 1914 town meeting and that the Attorney General approved them on May 6 1914. Provisions include a concrete work inspection requirement daily reports, a curfew forbidding children under sixteen from public places after 9 pm, police fire and fines up to five dollars for violations. Attest Preston B Churchill Town Clerk.
Winthrop Public Library lists weekday hours 1 30 to p.m. and Sunday hours 2 to 9 p.m. Delivery station for book exchanges at 485 Shirley Street Winthrop Beach. telephone 127 M. Catalog includes titles such as A Complete Gospel of Immigation by Mary Antin Dutch Days by May Emery Hall In Quest of the Golden Chest by George Barton Flying A Ranch by B M Bower Alma's Junior Year by Louise N Breitenbach Dion and the Sibyls by Gerald Miles The Mighty Friend by Pierre L Ermite Fabiola or The Church of the Catacombs by Cardinal Wiseman
The Winthrop post office publishes a weekly list of remaining letters for the week ending June 6 1914. Names include Mrs Bertha M Davis Mrs H A Davis Russell V C Foster Mrs Isabelle Harris F B Harlan Miss Kinney Grindein Manning Emily McKeen Roy E Murdock Stephenson Mrs Harry.
Over 150 attendees at the high school hall witnessed the organization of the Parent-Teachers Association. Officers include Grace Rué as president and Charles Brown and Leslie Griffin as vice presidents, with H O Twotnag as treasurer and Antoanette Newton among directors. Membership is 25 cents annually.
The June session of the Winthrop Improvement and Historical Association filled the Deane Winthrop House, a supper by the house committee at 6 30 pleased attendees, and after an 8 o'clock business meeting the guest Mr Nixon Waterman entertained with readings from his works. A rising vote of thanks closed the gathering.
The Onwego club spent June 2 in Winchester woods with a basket lunch and a collection of rare wildflowers. Maryetta Brown serves as secretary and notes members returned home laden with blossoms.
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