Pleasa nt Street Station served by Boston Revere Beach line
Ten years of growth in Winthrop has not changed the Pleasant street station from a flag stop. Residents urge all nonexpress trains to stop there to reduce transfers and waiting times and to improve safety near the curve beyond the station. They cite potential increased patronage and improved service for Court Park residents and Orient Heights commuters.
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Pleasant Street
Boston, Revere Beach and Lynn
Winthrop
Boston
Battery Station
Ingalls
Battery
Court Park
Ingalls Station
Orient Heights
Point of Pines
Oak Island
Preference in Work Allocation for City Departments
The town aims to place unemployed residents in construction work through the Street and Water Departments as funds become available. The plan prioritizes veterans with children, then married men with dependents, and then single men over 21 to minimize criticism and ensure those with dependents receive justice.
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Winthrop
First Class Women Seek Antarctic Voyage
Four women among twelve passengers plan a world cruise in a yacht designed steamer heading to the Antarctic southern navigation limit. They aim for a bold Christmas vacation while ships to the Ross Sea depart and return as the season idles. The piece highlights premium travelers choosing exploration in comfort, following in the steps of explorers.
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Antarctic
Ross Sea
Polar cruise plan led by J R Stenhouse voyages to Antarctic seas
The steamer commander J R Stenhouse plans a four and a half month Antarctic voyage from Southampton with two day dog sled dash into the continent. His past polar leadership includes guiding the Aurora during Shackleton relief and commanding the Discovery. He envisions the Antarctic as healthful and scenic, with a route from Southampton to New York Havana Panama Galapagos Tahiti Auckland Ross Barrier Hobart Sydney Torres Strait Java Sumatra Colombo Suez Canal Catania Messina Marseilles before returning.
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Antarctic
J. R. Stenhouse
Southampton
Bay of Whales
Polar
Sir Ernest Shackleton
South Polar
Stenhouse
Aurora
Discovery
Hayes
H. G. Ponting
Scott
New York
Havana
Panama Canal
Galapagos Islands
Tahiti
Auckland
Ross Barrier
Hobart
Sidney
Torres Strait
Java
Sumatra
Colombo
Sues Canal
Port Said
Catania
Messina
Marseilles
Money Circulation Key As Bankers Urge Spending
The American Bankers Association president argues that dollars lose value when idle, urging widespread spending to accelerate circulation. He notes reduced prices and urges households to tackle repairs, improvements, and purchases now to aid workers and businesses.
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American Bankers Association
United States
The Continuing Rise of Human Progress
The speaker argues that human progress is continuous and will rise, not fall, despite periods of stagnation. Using Macaulay as a reference, it compares history to stairs with landings, noting the current moment sits on a landing but will lead to higher levels in material achievement and social morality.
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Thomas Babington Macaulay
Editorial Favors Bill on Auto Dumps and Holiday Urges
The piece praises Representative Power's plan to fine car dumpers, notes Winthrop has few dumps yet many, urges timely Christmas shopping and New Year resolutions, calls for unemployment committee action to place workers, and comments on rising miniature golf competition.
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Power
Winthrop
Dialogic Chorus on Politics and Charity in Old Timer Letters
A series of letters discuss Higgins and Dan Honan in the Order of the Disciples, Martin Lomasney’s keenness, and the need for political fights. They cite Dr. Conrad resigning from the Prohibition Loyalty League, Rockefeller philanthropy, Chicago mayor Bill Thompson’s lottery plan, Eddie Cantor’s wealth claims, and John Barrett’s praise of New England and Vermont.
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Higgins
Dan Honan
Martin Lomasney
Bill
Conrad
Prohibition Loyalty League
Anti-Saloon League
Rockefellers
Father and Son
New York
Bill’ Thompson
Chicago
Post Office
Grover Cleveland
Grover
Eddie Cantor
Hollywood
New York City
New England
John Barrett
Grafton
Pan American Union
United States
Vermont
Owen D. Young
Europe
Old Timer and His Friend Bill Biggins
A lengthy Chicago radio segment features Old Timer and Bill Biggins discussing Hoover era unemployment, proposed relief measures, immigration policy, Soviet antics, and Christmas charity. They praise Kellogg Company for cereal gifts, note planned destroyer sales, and urge readers to support the Boston Post Santa Claus program for needy children.
States Position on Revere Street Widening Project
The speaker states support for the water project and Revere Street widening, explains absence due to state business, notes the town meeting approved funds, and expresses commitment to the town’s welfare and to backing measures in its best interests.
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Revere
Boston Post Santa Claus praised for charity work and support
The Winthrop Review reprints Old Timer’s praise of the Boston Post Santa Claus fundraising and charity drive. He urges participation by old bachelors and single ladies, noting the joy and lessons it brings children and families who have homes and comforts.
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United States
Boston Post
Santa Claus
Winthrop
Moscow
England
France
Strenthen
Winthrop Review
Bill
Boston
Santa
Correction on Little Theatre Guild performance report
A correction to last week’s account states the Little Theatre Guild’s recent performance should have been reported differently. The revised details clarify the sequence of events and the credited performances.
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Little Theatre Guild
Directing and Staging Acknowledgement for The Royal Family
The tribute credits Miss Marie Kenrick for directing and staging the production. Her time and efforts were largely responsible for the splendid success of The Royal Family.
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Marie Kenrick
Church Calendar and Worship Schedule Highlights
Church calendar lists 9.45 a.m. Church School all departments 11.00 a.m. Worship with sermon The Book and the Altar at 11.00. 6.30 p.m. Epworth 7.30 p.m. Evening Worship with subject The Face of Youth. Music by Chorus Choir.
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Epworth
Sermon Sunday Services and Reading Room Hours
Sunday 10 45 a m sermon subject God the Preserver of Man for pupils up to age 20 Sunday School at same hour Testimonial meeting Wednesday 8 00 pm Free public reading room open daily 2 5 pm Saturday 7 9 pm and Wednesday evenings before and after meetings
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God
Preserver of
Man
St. John’s Episcopal Church Service With Rector Sermon
Ralph M. Harper serves as rector at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Holy Communion at 8.00 a.m. Morning Service and sermon titled A Minister and Steward of the Mysteries at 10.45 a.m.
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Ralph M. Harper
First Unitarian Church of Winthrop Service Notes
Rev Thomas Montgomery Mark leads Sunday Service and Evening Sermon at the First Unitarian Church Winthrop with discussion on Our Educational Systems and a Bible authority topic by guest Rev George A Mark from Somerville Young People's Forum at 6 30 p m Sunday School at 3 30 p m and evening service at 7 30 p m with guest preacher Rev George A Mark of Somerville on Can we accept the authority of the Bible.
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Thomas Montgomery Mark
Young People’s Forum
George A. Mark
Somerville
Charity Whist and Bridge Party Planned by Emblem Club No. 15
The Emblem Club No. 15 organizes a charity whist and Bridge party at the Elks home on Friday evening December 12 to aid the Winthrop Lodge Xmas Charity fund. Mrs. Joseph J. Dalton chairs the whist event with other officers including Mrs. Kirby and Mrs. Walsh. A food sale is included with Mrs. Riley in charge. The general committee features Mae Deering, Frances Drake, Mrs. Smythe and others.
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Emblem Club No
Winthrop Lodge of Elks
Elks’ Home
Joseph J. Dalton
Herbert
Kirby
Dorgan
Riley
Haley
Lothrop
Walsh
Clancy
Alice Jey
J. LaFayette
Mary Smythe
Lesson on thanks at St Johns Episcopal school
A teacher at St Johns Episcopal Church School asks children to name a before meal habit after sharing why they should give thanks. A sleepy boy volunteers with a puzzled look, showing he is still catching the lesson.
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St. John’s Episcopal Church
Letters to The Review on civic topics
The Review invites letters on civic affairs and public thought. Communications may name the writer but not other individuals.
Revere Street Water Mains Progress at Winthrop Meeting
The Winthrop Review reports Dec 2 town meeting authorized 45900 to lay 26 and 16 inch water pipes from Revere to Metcalf Square. 1,000 feet ordered Dec 3 and 5 with 1000 feet 16 inch shipped. 23 workers plus regular staff laid pipe Dec 4. Unemployment relief discussed alongside future shifts and cooperation with Electric Light and MDC line plans.
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Tewn
City of
Revere
Winthrop
Metcalf Square
Pennsylvania
Shattuck
Street Department
Electric Light Company
Hagman
Board of Selectmen
Johnson
Water Commissioners
Metropolitan District Commission
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Philadelphia Navy Yard
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