11 Dec 1941
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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1941
Page
1
Winthrop townspeople rally to meet a 4500 Roll Call goal as high school events and local performances raise funds. The community backs a December 23 basketball game and December 20 21 plays, with tickets aiding the Red Cross war effort.
Phillip Thomas of 111 Hermon Street is a naval warrant officer and World War veteran serving as paymaster aboard a battleship stationed at Guam. Fred Witham of 6 Jefferson Street is a second Navy enlistment at a Honolulu shore station. Corporal John H. Merrill, 21, of the 65th Engineers at Fort Shafter, is preparing for West Point at the service preparatory school in Honolulu, son of Mr and Mrs John Merrill of 64 Winthrop Street.
Mrs. Arthur FE Cassidy announces no dances at Fort Banks or Fort Heath this Friday evening due to war developments.
FBI agents arrested a local man of Italian descent early Tuesday. He has long resided in the town and was taken into custody after agents found a complete radio transmitting set in the cellar of his house.
Winthrop Fire Chief Bill Floyd directed the fire department to relocate the spraying machine from the Tree Department to the Water Department garage and train men in its use. The three hundred gallon capacity unit with two hundred feet of hose will be used to drive through town blowing sirens as a warning if an air raid threat appears. Floyd noted the transformer station for electric power lacked guards and announced plans to form an additional auxiliary fire force as soon as enough volunteers are ready.
An Air Raid guidance from F H La Guardia urges civilians to stay calm during attacks and follow six instructions. Do not crowd streets, avoid chaos, prevent rumors, know warning signals, await official information, and obey air raid wardens for protection.
Authorities publish a home safety list to prevent fires from bombs. Homeowners should clear attics of inflammable material, ensure attic access, prepare sand buckets and shovels, stock water buckets and a pump, keep the bathtub full, apply fire resistant attic paint, store a garden hose with a suitable nozzle, and consult the air raid warden for instructions.
Rapid Transit Inc announces minor weekday service changes effective Monday December 15 1941. Adjustments include earlier departures from Winthrop Beach to Maverick via Highlands and updated morning runs from Point Shirley to Winthrop Beach and Maverick. One late route at 12:35 a.m. shifts to Centre instead of Highlands.
The Playmakers announce a Christmas party and open house for members and friends on Friday evening December 19 with a program of entertainment and refreshments. The event invites Winthrop citizens interested in the Little Theatre movement to attend and join in dramatics presentations. contact Ruth Shorley at 56 Enfield Ave or Ocean 0194W.
Superintendent Arth ur Boudreau says all Winthrop teachers will join a six week Junior Defense Course at Edward B. Newton School from 3:00 to 3:45 p m. The first class met Wednesday and next session is scheduled for December 17. Adults may attend. Teachers will later brief students on defense plans and air raid procedures for Boston area emergencies.
Dr John Hall of Massachusetts Committee on Public Safety spoke at Winthrop Post 146 American Legion Monday evening about air raid warning systems and their vital role in civilian defense. A J Carlz conducted the meeting.
Winthrop forms a civilian defense committee with 25 citizens meeting at Town Hall. Percy L Sterling of Enfield Road elected chairman to organize ARP wardens First Aid workers and auxiliary firemen for potential air raid emergencies. Milton Street outlines state achievements and stresses local training needs ahead of 500 wardens.
Percy L. Sterling as temporary chairman announces that during the town defense committee reorganization the Red Cross and Legion Disaster committees should be ready for call in any emergency. He commends the police department fire department street department and other agencies for their effective service on Tuesday.
The Winthrop Civilian Defense Committee urgently calls women and men to register for ARP wardens first aid fire and police auxiliary service or any needed defense roles. About 1500 volunteers are anticipated. Registration hours are 9 AM to 5 PM at WPA Headquarters 34 Hermon Street with WPA Supervisor Wm Lindsey.
ARP wardens and citizens who finished ARP School in Winthrop or comparable courses in other towns are asked to meet in the Hearing Room at Winthrop Town Hall this Thursday evening December 11 at 8 00 p m. The meeting aims to arrange a skeleton force until local ARP organization proceeds. About 85 residents completed ARP schooling with 175 more finishing First Aid and a 50 member Auxiliary Fire Department under Jerry Wyman. no request yet for the latter units.
Management requests reports of club meetings be submitted on Monday to assure same edition publication. Correspondents with Thursday Friday or Saturday events should send reports by Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning to avoid crowded deadlines and delays. Cooperation appreciated.
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