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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1920
Page
6
Public notice lists street names and cross streets, then details for calling fire alarms. It specifies two and three blows for alarms, box numbers, and central and beach station phone numbers. It also notes school status with times: no forenoon session, 7 45 a.m. one session 11 15 a.m. no afternoon 12 45 p.m.
John Barrymore stars in a Paramount Artecraft adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s tale. The Winthrop Theatre screens the film on Wednesday and Thursday with Martha Mansfield as lead woman.
Town Topics reports the Unity Club held its first outing at Salisbury beach with strong attendance and lists the committee in charge. It also notes various local moves including Miss Lillian Williams returning to work at Keough Co, and updates on regatta plans, tax summons, piano services, a visit by Mrs. Hall, Rev Fr Swickerath sailing abroad, Mr. Fielding’s return from abroad, a Fort Andrews picnic, a Shriners event after a Cleveland Boston game, and political fundraising activity for Harding and Coolidge.
Listing of monetary gifts to Mrs. Radell and various groups in Winthrop and surrounding entities. Donations include amounts from individuals and clubs such as Winthrop Lodge of Elkis, American Legion Post 146, Knights of Columbus, and Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary, totaling a reported ante-year total.
Winthrop Public Library displays Frost Library Building and contact details. Hours listed for Adult and Juvenile departments, with a book deposit now at Elliot and Whittier's real estate office at Taft Ave and Shirley Street, Point Shirley, open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2 to 5 pm.
An advisory line urges readers to contact the Review office for wallpapering services. The note emphasizes local availability and urges prompt action for home decorating needs.
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