Fourth of July celebration boosts Winthrop town effort
The Winthrop Sun notes rising interest in the Fourth of July parade to begin at 9 am with a full town effort. William H. Barter is marshal and William E. Curran assistant marshal. Citizens urged to contribute to the finance committee or treasurer Harry W. Aiken to ensure a successful event. A planning meeting is set for Wednesday night at the Frost Library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop
William H. Barter
William E. Curran
Harry W. Aiken
Frost Library
Winthrop Notes Highlight Weddings and Local Events
The week brings news of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Dunham heading to Plymouth for summer, John Foster wed to Miss Agnes V. Dowd in Somerville and Winthrop, and a playful sign on Waldemar avenue. Gem at Winthrop Centre shows The Spirit of the Flag, with a future Aguinaldo film and Philippine pictures planned. The Winthrop Blue Lodge hosted a meeting with East Boston’s Charles F Esteys as guest, and Fort Banks trials of new steel mortar guns impressed officers. Marion Shaefer wed Arthur S Chalmers in West Somerville. School graduations set for June 24 and the following evening, with two large classes. Lawn party set by the Improvement Association, harbor patrol planned for waterfront safety, and library trustee Denis McCarthy appointed.
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John Foster
Water Department
Somerville
Agnes V. Dowd
Winthrop
Waldemar Avenue
Number 40
Gem
Winthrop Centre
Winthrop Blue Lodge
A. F
A. M
Charles F.- Esteys
East Boston
Adelphia Quartet
Fort Banks
Fort Heath
Aguinaldo
Marion L. Shaefer
George W. Shaefer
Cottage Hill
Bangor
West
Burrill
Millard Smith
Denis McCarthy
Winthrop Improvement and Historical Association
David Floyd
McCarthy
Playstead Station Phrase Causes Confusion at Winthrop
A garbled remark from brakemen during a station announcement near Playstead in Winthrop misled summer visitors. Officials urge clear communication to avoid misinterpretation and reassure travelers arriving for the season.
Boots Strike Ends as Fares Rise on Narrow Gauge
The bootblack strike is settled and shines on the Narrow Gauge have gone up to 10 cents. The dear public always pay the bill after every strike.
Rangers Trip to H. W. Britton Bee Yard and Pembroke Camp
Ten Rangers spent a delightful day at H. W. Britton’s apiary in Stoughton with a garden picnic under pines. The June 25 trip is postponed and the group planned a visit to Peterboro New Hampshire, then a July 8 9 10 outing. Mrs. Charles Webber hosted the Pembroke camp welcome with a bird opera house walk and wildflower talk by Mrs. Frost.
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H. W. Britton
Stoughton
Peterboro
N. H
Rangers
Karyahukoo Camp
Pembroke
Whitman
Bryantville
Charles Webber
George Hayes
Young Women’s Guild Entertainment at Winthrop Yacht Club
The Winthrop Yacht Club hall hosted the Young Women's Guild of St John Episcopal Church performing “The Deacon's Second Wife.” A humorous farm setting featured a strong cast led by Malvina Fitz and Deacon Barachias Fitz. The event included dancing, intermission refreshments, and a hoped-for fundraising success.
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Winthrop Yacht Club
Young Women's Guild of
St. John’s
Lillian S. Wilkins
Florence L. Nelson
Read & Potter Adopt New Blotter Style Cards
Read and Potter insurance brokers at 29 Central Street Boston abandon the old business card for a pocket blotter set. The twelve sepia girl head designs on a light brown background are offered for purchase at their office, described as useful and attention grabbing.
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Read & Potter
Central Street
Boston
Card of Thanks for Leonard Family Loss
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin H. Leonard and Mr. John Sumner Leonard and Mrs. Hattie L. Siebert thank friends for kindness, flowers, and sympathy after the death of their beloved mother Mrs. M A W Leonard. Edwin H Leonard John B Leonard Hattie L Siebert Jessie L Leonard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin H. Leonard
John Sumner Leonard
Hattie L.siebert
M. A. W. Leonard
John 8. Leonard
Hattie L. Siebert
Jessie L. Leonard
Hyde Park forfeits game to Winthrop at Ingleside Park
Hyde Park high refused to continue playing Winthrop high, leading to umpire Lawrence Jordan awarding the game to Winthrop by 9 to 0 after four innings. Hyde Park accused Winthrop players of rough tactics and cited an alleged interference by Winthrop shortstop Edwards with Hyde Park first baseman Sherman as the clash peaked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park High
Winthrop High
Ingleside Park
Lawrence Jordan
Winthrop
Hyde Park
Edwards
Sherman
Devoe Paint as Cost Saver and Longevity Claim
An advertisement argues paint value by coverage and duration, claiming Devoe costs less than inferior brands and lasts longer. It instructs readers to combine price per gallon with painter wages to compare total job cost, noting Devoe covers more area per gallon and endures longer than alternatives sold by W. W. Freeman.
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Gablon
Devoe
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Albert B. Dorman, M.D
Villa Avenue
C. E. Johnson
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Telephone
C. A. Nevers
Wadsworth Block
Frank J
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W. G. Twining, Prop
Louis Racca & Son
Washington Ave
Winthrop Beach Station
Crest Ave
Winthrop Highland Station
Revere
Central
Meridian St
East Bostos
Robert F. Jordan
Treasur
Ralph P. Badger
South Common St
Lynn
Winthrop Cash Dry Gods
Lewis Bock
Winthrop Beach
Winthrop Sun and Visitor
Winthrop Sun
Winthrop Visitor
Mass
Congress
Shirley Street
Beach “Station
Herbert E. Emerson
Winthrop News
Arthur C. Dunham
Plymouth
Frank A. Douglas
Improvement Association
The
Deane Winthrop
Young Women’s Guild
Malvina Fitz
Alice Kerry Deacon Barachias
Alfred Kershaw
Milton George Washington Fitz
Harold Verner
Nancy Melissa Bitzer
May Brown
Mrs. Brown
Lelia Clapp
Kate Rollins
Anna Cook
John D. Bullock
Whitman Smith
Mier Bullock
Ces
Mildred Ray
Dorothy Bullock
Ina Nelson Hartley Bullock
Dana Blanchard
Ernest Rench
Paul Rodgers
Philip Gamboge
Oswald Holmes
KODAK
Kodaks
Kilburn C. Brown
Winthrop Center and
Winthrop Highlands
Goodyear
Shufix
W_ L
Nelson
Broad Street
Rowes Wharf
R. and R. Company
Tremont St
Stewart Iron Works Co
Eee
Ohio
Gerald Jenkins
Putnam ST
Franklin Flint
F. C. Dowd
William F. Dealy
Court Road
Real Estate & Insurance
W. W. Freeman
Fletcher
Sastoria
Hay & Peabody Cement Vault Co
Auburn
Chelsea
Tel
C. F. Belcher
County Savings Bank
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Bellingham
Sta. Chelsea
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