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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1933
Page
6
The paper prints genuine notices from residents seeking employment and asks readers in Winthrop to offer tasks. It urges calling The Review office Ocean 2200 and sharing the ad’s number so the caller can be connected with the worker.
A lengthy classified list outlines multiple job seekers from No 1 to No 21 M and 4 F in an interclub bowling league, detailing unemployment periods, dependents, and preferred work such as driving, painting, clerical tasks, and general labor. It also reports scores, standings, and top individuals from recent matches, including Haberland and Evans.
Winthrop High closed its football season on Thanksgiving Day losing 6 to 0 to rival Revere High at Ingleside Park before about 7000 fans. Porter scored the game’s only touchdown after a late third quarter 45 yard pass from Revere, and Winthrop failed to convert the extra point. The game featured strong defense from Winthrop’s Red Smith and Babe Rodes, with sportsmanlike behavior noted on both sides.
Frank Vesce Co opens in Orient Heights with its first sale after the repeal of the 11th Amendment. The store, founded by Frank Vesce in 188?, reports early transactions as customers such as Pete Hyped and Shenandoah residents purchase goods. The event marks a notable local milestone despite chaotic, garbled accounts of the day's happenings.
The article discusses the Great Dane's gentle appearance versus its powerful frame and notes ears as the deceptive feature. It traces breed origins to Germany around 1870, with claims of Egyptian roots and potential Irish wolfhound or mastiff influence, while acknowledging uncertain derivations of the name Dane.
Winthrop church held a Thanksgiving Day service with a Lesson-Sermon from the Christian Science textbook and readings of the Wise Thanksgiving Proclamation. The congregation sang hymns and a solo by Cuthbert Hager, with Psalms and prayers focusing on gratitude and praise.
The article traces the Chihuahua breed to Queen Isabella of Spain born 1474 died 1547 who favored small white dogs. It claims Spanish and Mexican interbreeding, with explorers Grijalva and Cortez transporting dogs from Spain to Mexico, giving rise to the name tied to the region of Chihuahua.
Australia uses surplus low grade wool in road building by laying a wool layer and covering it with earth to bind soil. Long wool fibres help soil pack solid. The country also employs large ropes as automobile tires.
Obituaries list Richard Splaine husband of Margaret Splaine nee Griffin with funeral at St. John the Evangelist and burial in Holy Cross. Harvey McLeod of Winthrop Center near 71, funeral from 195 Winthrop Street. Charles Leslie May of First Church of Christ Scientist with burial in Winthrop Cemetery.
Winthrop High School revived athletic relations with Revere in a Thanksgiving Day clash before over 8000 spectators. Revere defeated Winthrop 6-0 after a hard fought, muddy game marked by disputed officiating and a denied Winthrop touchdown for offside. Prospects for 1934 look bright with only four seniors leaving and a strong veteran core returning.
A large attendance was at the Deer Island Employees Association annual dance held last Tuesday at Elks Hall Winthrop. Distinguished guests included Boston Penal Commissioner William G. O’Hare Maj. George I A Mulcahy Master of the House of Correction Deer Island Edward Bagley Deputy Commissioner state department of correction and others. Contest prizes went to Arthur O’Brien Arlington and Chief Coolercough Deer Island Naval Radio Station. Judges were O’Hare Mulcahy Chapman.
The club plans a Thursday weekly dance with a member providing the orchestra. The first event is this Thursday December seventh. Members home from CG and C C camps have returned. Initiation ceremonies loom next Monday night. Wear old rags and be present.
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