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Newspaper
Winthrop Sun And Visitor
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1916
Page
5
J J Colson, lawn mower expert with eight years at Joseph Breck Corporation offers mower sharpening and cleaning with satisfaction guaranteed. Located at 26 Centre Street, Winthrop telephone Winthrop 1325 W.
Local items include Mr Frank A Morrison attending the Engineers' Convention in Atlantic City this week and Kenneth Morrison at a Litchfield Maine commencement. A WCTU food sale is planned for Segal's Creamery on June 23. Plus marriage notices, visits, musical notices, and school updates in Winthrop.
Winthrop sent off its team with a strong show and Edith Stewart, age 16, completed three perfect years of school with no absences or tardies. A threat against a Edward B Newton teacher stirred talk of proceedings, while Earle Hannaford won a silver cup for general excellence in Bath. Principal Edward R Clarke presented the award and Mrs Barter supported her husband as he faced a crucial decision regarding his armory call up.
At Winthrop a board of selectmen denied a hotel license for Mr and Mrs Green citing financial concerns while residents alleged race discrimination. The dispute centered on whether the Greens were fit and if the board could offer a valid reason for denial. Public petition and tests of fairness followed as the matter closed with plans for a formal hearing.
Citizens of Winthrop show personal interest and demand a hearing for Mr Green and his representative, ensuring their case receives proper consideration.
Denis A. McCarthy, Boston editor and poet, will address Lawrence School graduates. The article notes his verse volumes A Round of Rimes Voices from Erin and Heart Songs and Home Songs and highlights his immigrant journey and patriotic poems including The Song of the Foreign-born America First and The Fellow Who Fights Alone.
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