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Newspaper
Winthrop Sun And Visitor
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1915
Page
8
A fragmented note shows Beccia prevailing as Churches Meat Week services close. Officials urge Winthrop’s churches to submit metrics to the Law and Visitor office by 11 o'clock Thursday morning to ensure inclusion.
Corner Buchanan and Bowdoin streets Rev Ralph M Harper rector Third Sunday after Trinity 8 00 a m Holy Communion 10 30 a m Dedicatory service and sermon 10 30 a m Primary Department of the Church school 12 10 p m The Church school The service of dedication of the brass lectern in memory of John Hamilton Forsythe will be held in St John’s Church at the 10 30 a m service
Corner Hermon and School Streets hosts a worship service at 10 45 with sermon by Rev Hilary Bygrane of Boston. The service invites those who seek truth and thoughtful church support. Choir features Mrs W J Baltzell soprano Mrs F W Woodcock alto Warren H Titus tenor Fred W Woodcock bass Carl J Farnsworth organist.
Walter John Sherman, pastor, residence 90 Shore Drive. Bible school 9.30. Morning worship 10.30 with sermon Men of Vision. Young people meet 6.30 Christ's Call to Young Women. Public worship 7.30 with vested choir and sermon A Prophet in His Own City and in Ours. Strangers very welcome.
Union Church Point Dirley holds Sunday school at 8 p.m. and evening preaching at 7 30 p.m.
The Church of St John the Evangelist on Winthrop Street announces Masses at 7 8 45 10 80 and 11 80 until further notice. Children should attend the 8 45 Mass and Sunday School follows this Mass. Rector is John H Griffin.
The Frost Library building at Winthrop Public Library will stop Sunday reading room hours after June 27, 1915. Weekday hours remain 1 to p.m., with telephone and deposit addresses listed for patrons. A portion of the children's and general book catalog is shown among the items available.
The public figure Demosthenes is described as opposing Philip of Macedon not as a patriot for Greek independence, but as a defender of city-state autonomy. His stance is portrayed as backward looking, hindering progress during a century of intercity conflict.
George W. Tewksbury died at his home on Washington avenue after a long illness. Funeral services were conducted at his brother C Porter Tewksbury’s home with Rev. W. J. Sherman officiating. He was 69 and is survived by one brother and two sisters. Interment followed at Winthrop Cemetery. nephews served as pallbearers. He lived most of his life in the area and earlier worked on harbor sloops and vessels before joining his brother as assistant street superintendent.
The Winthrop Fourth of July Association organizes an all day event with water sports and band concerts in Beach and Highland districts in the morning, a Centre district program in the afternoon, and a Lewis Lake fireworks finale. Elmer E. Dawson chairs the effort with Deane Freeman guiding finances. about 800 dollars is sought from the public. An auto ride for children after the flag ceremony is planned, with volunteers asked to donate cars for morning use.
A Wednesday surprise party greeted Mrs Louis Smith at her Tewksbury Street home after an auto ride with Mr Louis Smith. Guests included Mr and Mrs Herrick, Mr and Mrs Bradley of Salem, Dr and Mrs Moulton, many Clapp family members, Ambrose of Cambridge, and Mr Deer of Clinton. The event featured music, dancing, Virginia Reel, and refreshments.
The Point Shirley Country Club held a whist party at Orcutt's store on Wednesday. Prizes were donated by Mrs. George A. Cole and Mr. Cole. Winners included Mrs. Alfred Newmarch with 34 points and Mr. Daniel Scott with 36 points. The next whist is set for July 2 at Orcutt's. The ninth annual Fourth of July celebration plan is announced with schedules to be managed by Flyers.
Advertisers and correspondents are urged to send material early in the week. Thursday and Friday overflow makes late copy hard to set. Early submissions guarantee publication, keeping late submissions to a minimum.
Denis A. McCarthy pleads for safer driving after a fatal accident in Winthrop. He notes Winthrop’s growth, warns speeding is criminal, and urges drivers to protect children and the community, stressing personal loss and friendship with those involved.
A record of property transfers shows owners Armstrong Albert Stella A Keene Charles street. Brown William M Old Colony Realty Associates Inc. Dealy Ellen M Anna T Phelps Palmyra and Pleasant streets. Grant John J Bernard E Gratt Main street. Harding Mary E estate Harold E Goddard Centre street 900. Kelley Patrick H trustee Kate L Strachan Dean avenue Lancaster Henry S William F Keith Nahant avenue.
Town committee seeks automobile owners to donate their cars for a morning children's parade on July Fourth in Winthrop. Cars will form a parade from Columbia Square at 8 15 am with drivers needed to help create a memorable celebration. Respond by July 1 to confirm participation.
A reflective piece on gender expectations and behavior across ages. It contrasts sixteen year olds with adults, noting vanity and social scrutiny, wit versus appearance, and the shifts in perceived value in marriage and equality. It references Frances L. Gardie in the New York Press.
A McClary Magazine quotation urges planning today for tomorrow’s effective actions. It critiques labeling coffins as bury boxes and emphasizes applying others’ experiences. It links aspirations to achievement and notes sunlight reveals shadows of opinion.
The Indianapolis Star quotes witticisms on honesty, youth, and social manners. A girl’s face and a man’s regard for a woman’s kindness are noted, with jokes about chaperones, top and bottom, and a society woman returning home to relax in a wrapper.
A collage of notes reports depths of African sands 30 to 40 feet, Sweden’s 300 iron mines and fourty other metal mines, Siamese aversion to odd numbers, Countess Molitor’s perilous solo journey across the Ruba-el-Khali, the Brooklyn tenement study finding 97 dark rooms, a pulp and paper course at the University of Maine training four years in chemistry to meet industry demand.
Miss Ruth May Floyd and Mr Clarence C Edwards married at the bride’s parents home. Rev Joseph Shepler officiated. Attendants included Ethel Edwards and Harriet Stevenson with Harold Verner as best man. A reception followed and the couple will reside in Winthrop after a tour.
The corner stone of the Fred H. Seavey Seminary Settlement at Shawmut avenue and Osborn place will be laid Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock. The adjacent Church of All Nations will share in the ceremonies with Mrs. David Floyd and George E. Henry laying the stone.
Post office list shows letters remaining for the week ending June 19 1915 including Ella Barclay Mrs Emma Buck Miss Laura Bugby Miss Jennie Chandler Natalie Chapman Agnes Downey Geo J Edwards Clara Foster Mrs G W Hughes Fred Hughes Jos McKeough Mrs J H Sanders and others.
In Boston on June 15 1915 several individuals formed an agreement to establish a corporation named Winthrop Credit Union to be located in Winthrop Massachusetts. A public hearing is scheduled for July 7 1915 at 11:00 a.m. in Room 124 State House Boston for interested parties.
Public foreclosure sale of Emma N. Morgan property in Winthrop Suffolk County Massachusetts. Otto H. Schroeder mortgagee will sell July 19 1915 at 4 PM on premises described by plan and bounds, containing about 4700 feet, subject to taxes. $100 cash due at sale. other terms to be announced.
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