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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1925
Page
4
Telephone Ocean 1147 lists George H. Russell as editor and publisher and member of the local Board of Trade, indicating his leadership role in the regional press and business community.
When a change of address is requested both the new and old addresses must be provided. A one week notice is required prior to changing an address.
The paper urges readers to submit news and advertisements early each week to ensure printing. It cautions against waiting until late in the week and encourages prompt submission.
An elderly interviewer and Bill discuss Henry Ford's private air freight from Chicago to Detroit and back, predicting widespread air shipments. They compare West and East innovations, noting Chicago's push to become a top air hub and New York's dominance in dry goods and finance. They urge unity across regions, tax cuts, labor cooperation, and adjusted laws on Prohibition and reform.
An Old Timer letter urges Winthrop to use zoning to curb unruly growth and fund a new Town Hall Hospital and Community House. He praises the Advisory Board, imagines better boulevards, and promotes community gardens and improved streets as Spring arrives. He commends Rev. Wm. S. Key’s work in the South.
Firefighters battled a major blaze at 22 Pleasant Park Road on Wednesday afternoon, with Mrs. Swain the occupant. Miss Gertrude Henderson of Homer Candy Co. helped save the structure before Chief Belcher’s crew contained the fire. Also, Edgar Cobb, former Winthrop resident, died suddenly after a telephone chat with a weather update. He leaves a wife and two children, plus a brother and sister at 84 Hermon Street.
Amos Wescott longtime town resident died at his North Conway New Hampshire home last week. He married Miss Bessie Pendleton here sixteen years ago and the couple later made their home in New Hampshire. Mrs Wescott is sister of Mrs Fred Homer of 77 Bowdoin Street and had spent many years at this home.
Elvira S Healy native of Rockland Maine dies at home 87 Hermon Street last Tuesday widow of Capt Oscar D Healy who died three years ago. She is mother of Fred Healy of 181 Pleasant Street whose home hosted services Friday April 17 at 2 30. Rev Roberts of East Boston Presbyterian Church officiated. Williams quartet sang Just Beyond the Hilltop and Nearer My God to Thee Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Rev John J OBrien administers parish with Masses at 7 8:30 10:15 and 11:30. Children urged to attend 8:30 mass. Sunday School after. Daily Masses at 6 and 7 a m First Friday masses at 5 6 30 and 7 30 Holy Hour 7 45 to 8 45.
The Union Congregational Church at Tewksbury Street Winthrop Beach lists Sunday School primary and junior departments at 9 30 and 10 45 morning worship with a sermon at 12 10 intermediate classes at 12 10 men’s class at 6 30 junior Christian Endeavor at 6 15 and evening worship at 7 30 with a sermon.
Rev William J Day leads morning worship at 10 30 Bible school at 12 00 Christian Endeavor at 6 15 evening worship at 7 30 and church prayer meeting Friday evening at 7 45 at Hermon Street location.
The Union Church of Christ at Point Shirley invites all to a Sunday school at 11 with classes for all and a preaching service at 7 30 p m Sunday evening. The church emphasizes a welcoming community spirit.
Sunday worship at First Unitarian Church 10 45 with sermon and Sunday school at noon. R W Savage Guild meets at 7 30. First Church of Christ Scientist at 165 Winthrop Street holds 10 45 service on Doctrine of Atonement with 12 16 Sunday school for under 20. Wednesday testimonial at 7 30 and a free public reading room.
Temple Tiffereth Israel on Shirley street Winthrop offers daily 7 a m services with special Friday sunset services and Saturday 8 a m services listed for worshipers.
St John’s Episcopal Church at Buchanan and Bowden presents an Easter program led by Rector Ralph M. Harper. Services include Holy Communion at 9 98 AM, morning sermon at 10 45 AM, and a 4 PM Easter pageant The Resurrection staged in the afternoon for all ages with soloists Henry A Horn and Carlton Richter St John’s Church School meets 9 30 AM and Kindergarten and Primary at 10 45 AM.
Rev. C Oscar Ford D D assumes role as the new pastor at First Church of Winthrop Methodist Episcopal. He conducted his first service last Sunday and met many members with cordial greetings. He will preach at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m on Sundays.
Edward R. C. Bagley deputy prison commissioner spoke to the Men’s Club of the Universalist Church in Somerville last Thursday evening describing prison reforms and the department’s programs.
The Popular Authors Literary Club of Winthrop expresses deep sorrow at the death of Mrs Susan M Johnston a long time member. A committee adopted resolutions praising her faithful cooperation and cheerful friendship and extending sympathy to her husband and family. The resolutions will be recorded and sent to her husband and son and to local newspapers. Laura A Mirick Edith S Newton Elizabeth M Floyd Committee on Resolutions April 7 1925.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Wormwood of Bartlett Road welcome a baby girl at Community Hospital this week. The town notes with regret an accident involving Mrs Lenore B Madden of Plummer Street, who suffered multiple foot fractures after a fall at the recent G A R encampment in Boston.
Alonzo F. Coggins died in Winthrop on April 11 in his 62nd year. Funeral held April 14 at First Methodist Episcopal Church with interment in Winthrop Cemetery. Alice M Colton widow of John W Colton died in Salem April 14, funeral at 147 Winthrop Street with interment in Woodlawn.
We express gratitude to kind neighbors and friends for deeds of kindness and the flowers received after our bereavement. James Larkin A Walter Larkin William J Larkin Mrs Minnie A Kelso and family acknowledge the community’s support.
Public library hours list weekday hours for adult and children departments with evening openings. Book deposit at H E B Dupee store at 28 Taft Avenue Point Shirley operates Tuesday and Saturday evenings and Thursday afternoons.
Elvira S Healy widow of Capt Oscar D Healy died April 14 at age 87. services to be held in Hermon Street area with burial details pending.
Mrs Hugh J Shaw is visiting in Washington this week. The Warren Ellis Women’s Relief Corps plans a whist party at Legion Hall on Thursday evening April 30. Mrs Francis Raynor returns home from Community Hospital after leaving last Tuesday.
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