Open Forum reply defends funds transfer claim at Winthrop
Walter Smith, Chief Air Raid Warden and Protection Chairman, replies to a Mr. Thomas letter about a $100 request for Winthrop's Report Center. He says publication prompted a phone call alleging transfer of funds, apologizes to the Advisory Board if mistaken, and urges unity in Civilian Defense efforts.
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Winthrop Review
The
Thomas
Winthrop
Advisory Board
Board
Walter Smith
Protection
Transportation committee report costs town thousands
A special Committee on Transportation and Railroad reports that ongoing projects will require the town to spend several thousand dollars. The memo outlines anticipated expenses and potential funding sources.
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Winthrop Review
Special Committee On Transportation and Railroad
Land purchase plan seeks town ownership of rail land
Frederick I. Crocker writes that the town should acquire the land used for railroad purposes in Winthrop for 35 000 dollars, with 36 200 dollars appropriated. He cites the Highlands trashing and needs to fill cuts, argues selectmen failed to act, and urges action to clean up the mess and restore safe walkways and access.
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Winthrop
Highlands
Highland Ave
Crest Ave
Highlands Cut
Selectmen
Selectman
Mahaney
Center Station
Frederick I
Crocker
Calls for ARP Class Applications
The chief air raid warden states that calls for applications to the next ARP class are increasing and the opening date will be announced as soon as plans are completed.
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A. R P
Walter Smith
Air Raid
Protection
Vote of Thanks from Winthrop Church to Local Paper
The First Baptist Church of Winthrop at its annual meeting extended a vote of thanks to the Winthrop Review for use of their columns during the past year. Church Clerk Myron O. Hill signs the note of appreciation.
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Winthrop Review
First Baptist Church of
Winthrop
Women in Modern Warfare and Civilian Defense
The editor argues that women play a crucial role in modern warfare, training for home defense and civilian duties since Dunkirk. England’s civilian population endured hardships due to lack of precautions, and New England communities organize defense efforts with women acting as wardens, spotters, first aid providers, and drivers. The piece urges preparedness for any eventuality.
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Winthrop Review
Esther Madison
Dunkirk
England
Army
Navy
New England
Winthrop
New Year's Party At Lewis' Cafe
New Year's Eve party planned at Lewis' Cafe 107 Boulevard Revere. Lou Bernard, famed night club entertainer, will be MC for a fine program. Glen Allen and his music entertain Winthrop patrons at Lewis' Cafe as guests dine on excellent food and drinks at reasonable prices.
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Revere
Lewis’ Cafe
Boulevard, Revere
Lou Bernard
Glen Allen
Lewis
Local Amateurs At Orient Palace Begin Friday Shows
Beginning Friday December 26 and each Friday after, the Orient Palace Theatre Orient Heights will stage local amateur performances with cash and awards for all participants plus first second and third prizes. Interested performers should contact the Dent Palace Theater at East Boston 0477 to schedule an appointment.
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Orient Palace Theatre
Orient Heights
Dent Palace Theater
East Boston
Winthrop Civil Defense Thanks Paper for Support
The Winthrop Air Raid Wardens express sincere thanks for printing their report and commend the paper for publicizing Winthrop Civil Defense. The editors’ co operation is welcomed and has stirred local interest among townspeople.
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Winthrop Review
Winthrop
Rainbow's End hotel offers guests gold panning near Feather River
In the windy hills northeast of San Francisco the Rainbow's End hotel on the Feather River invites guests to pan in sluices at Rich Bar or explore beneath the building for gold. Guided by prospector Tom Ormond, visitors may earn from $1 to $4 a day with gold weighed on an old scale. The hotel buys all found gold, and a nugget once valued at $75 was recorded.
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San Francisco
Rainbow's End
Feather River
Rich Bar
Tom Ormond
Newsweek
Ew York
Double Sneezers Suggest Inherited Sneeze Pattern
Dr Milton Hyland Erickson of Wayne hospital in Michigan observed a young woman who often sneezed twice in rapid succession. She waited for the second sneeze and felt incomplete if it did not come. He noted similar patterns in her mother and granddaughter and reported three generations of double sneezers.
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Milton Hyland Erickson
E.wise Hospital
Michigan
Erickson
Current Journal of Genetic Psychology
First Postage Stamps Issued by Individual Postmasters
The first postage stamps were issued by postmasters at their own expense in 1845. Postmasters in Alexandria Virginia Brattleboro Vermont Lockport New York Marblehead Massachusetts Baltimore Maryland Boscawen New Hampshire Providence Rhode Island St Louis Missouri New Haven Connecticut and New York New York supplied stamps or stamped envelopes to patrons. These postmaster stamps were superseded by the first government issue on July 1 1847.
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Alexandria
Brattleboro
Lockport
N. Y
Millbury
Mass
Baltimore
Singing in the Bath Boosts Voice Resonance Says Dr Freeman
Dr Freeman advises singing in the bathtub to boost voice quality by using a wash bowl as a resonance chamber. He explains room size and material affect natural vibration, noting men often sound stronger in baths due to plumbing phase differences with higher pitches.
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Dr. Freeman
Pennsylvania Scholarships Established by 1919 Act
By an act of assembly in 1919 Pennsylvania established scholarships worth 100 dollars a year in state approved institutions. One scholarship is granted per senatorial district and appointments are made by the state council of education.
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Pennsylvania
College and University Council
State Council of Education
City Built on Bones Leningrad Mythrey
A claim circulated that Leningrad in Europe was built on bones as laborers perished driving piles during construction. The story attributes the site’s foundation to the high death toll among workers, reflecting legend rather than verified history.
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Leningrad
Europe
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