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Newspaper
Winthrop Sun And Visitor
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1914
Page
8
William J. Day, pastor, invites at 51 Sargent Street. Morning worship with sermon at 10 30 Bible school at 12 Y P 8 C E at 6 15 Evening worship at 7 30 Subject The Transfiguration of Moses first in a three sermon series Transfiguration Types and Truths.
First Church of Winthrop Methodist features minister Charles B Otto at 15 Jefferson street. Morning worship at 10 30 with sermon. Open air service on the church lawn at 7 p m. Class meeting Tuesday 7 45 p m. Prayer and fellowship Friday 7 45 p m. This week 7 p m Patriotic service titled The Exalted Nation in cool open air.
William W. Peck, minister, 27 Washington Avenue, announces the last service before vacation at 10.45 a.m. The congregation will resume Sunday September 6 with the sermon “A Religion for Men,” stressing the ideal element essential in practical life often overlooked by men.
John’s Episcopal Church lists Sunday schedule including 8 am Holy Communion 10 30 am morning prayer and sermon Holy Communion first Sunday at 12 10 pm Sunday School and 7 30 pm evening prayer and address.
The Union Church of Christ at Point Shirley announces Sunday school at 8 p.m. and the evening service at 7 30. The brief notice lists service times for Sunday worship.
Church of St John the Evangelist on Winthrop Street adjacent to Lincoln at Winthrop Centre posts mass times 7 8 30 9 30 and 11 am with Sunday school for children immediately after the 8 30 mass rector John H Griffin directs services and instruction until further notice.
Salvatore Mancuso a 60 year old laborer for the Boston Railway Company was struck by a motorcycle at 7 30 Wednesday morning in front of 1641 Column bus avenues Boston and died en route to City Hospital. The bike owned by Louis Klehm of Dorchester was driven when arrested on a manslaughter charge. Klehm arraigned held on 500 bonds for July 1 hearing and Mancuso’s funeral was held at St John the Evangelist Church.
A brief notice records transfers of property interests among William F. Stone, Helen V. Low on Atlantic Street, Herbert W. Tewksbury, and Lizzie H. Fiske on Pleasant Street with monetary figures noted as one dollar.
Nearly two hundred guests attended a successful supper and entertainment by the Winthrop Improvement and Historical Association at the Deane Winthrop House. Committee chairs included Mrs Elmer E Dawson and Miss Anna S Newton, with Mrs Anna B Moody in charge of the tables.
A senior class alumni dance at Winthrop High School in the assembly hall followed a concert by the orchestra. Officers elected include Sherry O’Brien president, Robert Mitchell first vice president, Emma Dean second vice president, Marion Kinney third vice president, Irene Le Cour secretary, Thomas Fielding treasurer, Franklin Wells assistant treasurer. The executive board includes Elliott Hayes and Phillis Nichols.
A group of Winthrop leaders has organized a hometown celebration for July 4 and mailed postal solicitation forms to every voter. Funds are arriving slowly, and organizers urge residents to contribute to make Winthrop’s event one of its biggest days. Publicity committee notes civic pride and asks for support.
Mme Maude Paradis Lane leads a recital at Ellis hall assisted by Miss Marelle Trask contralto and Mr George A Lane baritone before about four hundred. Highlights include Marjorie Hall and Frances McDonough with notable piano performances by Pillsbury and Eskildson. The program features vocal and instrumental pieces with distinguished young performers.
List of letters remaining at the Winthrop station for the week ending June 27, 1914. Names include Mrs. Richard Canavan, Mrs. H. T. Clapp, Morgan Czarucki, Miss Anne Fox, Adison Garratt, W. J. Gregory, Charles Hagelgans, Frank Hemeon, Mrs. S. Be MacDonald, Mrs. M. Maltman, Frank Martin, Mrs. Alfred Medburry, Dolland Meehan, Ed. Musgrove, Catherine Musgrove, Margaret Sproule, John Tebeau, Mrs. Marie Wilson, L. W.
The Frost Public Library will discontinue Sunday hours during July and August. In July and August the schedule shifts to 2.30 to 9 p.m. daily including Saturdays, with weekdays from 1.30 to 9 p.m. and Sundays closed.
A bishop faced criticism from denominational peers for displaying ideas of himself that clashed with humility. He rebutted that his stance was not conceit but a consciousness of superiority, asserting a confident, authoritative bearing.
A Boston Transcript note recalls a curious misclassification in Washington where crimes like murder and burglary are filed under broad headers. A female clerk discovers the phrase running a blind tiger and, after reflection, places it under a column labeled women. The excerpt also quotes a brief exchange about early life, contrasting effort with an aging man’s retorts.
Two Italian laborers Michael Cimolini aged 40s of Chelsea and Nicholas Bitelli 45 of East Boston employed by Suburban Gas and Electric Light were almost suffocated while connecting a two inch gas main in a trench on Pico avenue Winthrop late Wednesday. Foreman Timothy A. McCarthy of the Winthrop Water Department, with Carlo Marchella, pulled them from the trench after about five minutes. They were taken to the hospital in Frank Davin's car and resuscitated after about an hour.
The joint committee on Metropolitan Affairs and Street Railways directs the Public Service Commission to investigate the proposed merger of the Bay State Street Railway Company and the Boston Elevated. The report from the joint board is to be studied, hearings held, and a bill returned by January 1915. Senator Cox and Representatives Davenport and Worrall dissent.
Mr Hugh Payne and Miss Betty Winifred, renowned society dance instructors from New York City, arrive after a four weeks engagement at Hunts Mills. They present exhibitions of maxine hesitation waltz and one step nightly at Winthrop Beach Casino with Alexander's full orchestra dancing evenings to 11 p.m.
Passengers on the Boston Revere Beach and Lynn ferry Newtowne were shaken when the vessel struck the slip on the city side just after 10 Wednesday morning. The craft ran in with excess headway and hit the slip head on though damage was very slight.
Malden district officials announced a new emergency feature by the local telephone company. For calls to pulmotors in cases of electric shock or asphyxiation, callers can use a pay station or business or home line. Operators will connect to the pulmotor site and arrange doctor aid if needed.
Winthrop Athletics won their sixth straight game last Saturday defeating Bennett A A of Somerville. Pitcher Benson allowed three singles and struck out eight while star hitter Cox contributed three hits and two runs. Monti and Tewksbury starred in the field as Winthrop edged Bennett 5 to 4 amid disputed calls.
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