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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1933
Page
1
Reports in Boston papers said a petition would seek a special election to permit liquor sales. The board announced no petition had been filed and no hard liquor will be sold legally for the present.
The unemployment committee asks for community help to distribute Christmas baskets. Apply to Mrs Marion Johnson at the Town Hall, with the deadline set for Wednesday. Requests cooperation from all interested and notes continued details on page 8.
Frost Public Library trustees close the upstairs stacks after identifying defacement of books. Pages and pictures were cut or removed by unknown individuals during periods when staff were occupied downstairs. Access to upper shelves is restricted. books may be obtained by applying at the desk.
A three act comedy The Nut Farm was admirably presented Wednesday evening by a cast of seniors at Sepping High School in Osborne Hall. Eleanor MacNutt played Mrs Barres to laughter and the performance drew tears of joy from the audience.
At an adjourned town meeting last Friday the advisory committee approved appropriations totaling 6453.23. Public Welfare 4149.39, Old Age Assistance 500, Soldiers Benefits 1903.84. A quorum attended and the meeting concluded in ten minutes.
The next regular meeting of the Massachusetts State Guard Veterans will be held on Monday December 15 at the Winthrop Centre in Wailsworth Building. An entertainment by the Vespe Male Quartette and SFE will follow the proceedings.
Selectman Leonard X Q Atkinson announced this week he will seek reelection to the Board at the annual town election next March. He said he would not seek reelection if certain conditions held, and cited ongoing disputes within the Board over the past year while stressing his intent to run if permitted.
A local Legion post plans to install its new officers led by a slate including President Richardson and Secretary Pine. The ceremony will mark the year’s leadership changes and duties for the Whew Woynitheop chapter.
Foremen on local Civil Works projects attended a Monday night meeting in the town hall Hearing Room where the riot act was read. They were urged to report intoxicated workers or those seen drinking wine on the job. Bootlegging and on site liquor sales were cited as harming families and causing drunkenness.
The Winthrop Mainlines Board of the NRA meets to discuss codes regulation and local complaints. Attendees include chair Chighis Y Brown and several members, with plans for a special meeting to address concerns and enforcement of new rules.
Officers will hold their annual meeting at the clubhouse this Saturday evening December 16 with a dinner at 6 30 PM. A program of entertainment follows the business meeting, including motion pictures of the Guilford match from the special course. All members are urged to attend.
Announcement from Washington listed a $22 000 grant to the town under the Public Works Administration. total project cost $90 520 with 30 percent grant funding. Projects include sewer extension pumping station storm drains and replacement of tar and gravel walks. No loan from the federal government was requested locally, a $68 520 loan to be secured over five years. Start date possible after Civil Works completion around February 14 with about 75 workers to be employed. Local labor impact and Civil Works totals bring labor costs to about $107 000 with further Civil Works grants anticipated. Fort Banks improvement project also cited with $45 720 allotted under War Department Civil Works.
Reverend C Oscar Ford praises Representative Honan for voting against the tavern plan. He urges local voters to oppose the tavern when the time comes in Winthrop and surrounding towns. The piece reflects town debates on morality, schools, and municipal policy.
The article notes a planned 50th anniversary event for W Y C with a party and date in the coming year. Details mention a dinner and entertainment at a local venue, with key figures Ted bit Ay and others expected to attend.
Funeral services are held for Mrs. Wm. A. McNeil at the Furst Church in Winthrop with burial in Winthrop Cemetery. The obituary notes she was the wife of Chief McNeil and mother of Edward McNeil and Mrs. vee of Revere, with the city extending sincere sympathy to the family.
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