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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1932
Page
2
The March town meeting approved general government spending totaling 711766.94 dollars with schools at 39.3 percent and interest and debt payments at 17.4 percent. The breakdown covers police fire and other services, with caveats about transfers and additional funds for cemeteries soldiers benefits and highways.
A reflective piece on how Christmas inspires generosity and cooperation beyond borders. It reflects on universal goodwill, St Francis, and the imagined serenity of a shared joy, contrasted with jumbled modern observations of hunger marches and political unrest in Washington.
A poem by Henrietta A S Pike reflecting on past years full of varied joys sorrows regrets and ambitions. The speaker recalls friends and days gone by and ends with a note of enduring friendship and a bright golden charm running through the years.
In a Boston Globe style reminiscence, Winthrop selectmen face a wave of protests from local girls over a proposed anti kissing by law. The piece lampoons town politics with comic quotes about cages, muzzles, and civic kits from the League of Women Voters.
Mary Chrismus and Jim-min-ie Chris mus hosts a lively fundraiser at Winthrop Arms. The crowd rivaled a circus with hot cha cha blends, dignitaries, and a punchy toast by Bill McGill cuddy. Senator-elect Crowley and Justice of the Peace McLeod attended as dancers filled the floor and the town boasted a merry, wind swept scene with parties, sports chatter, and a political band forming for March.
The Winthrop Trust Company reports reserved funds for interest taxes and contingencies totaling 1 747 371 12 18 864 39 2 557 291 42 across accounts. These allocations indicate substantial reserves to cover financial obligations and potential variances in revenue streams.
Winthrop League of Women Voters announces officers including President Mrs Sam Davis Vice President Mrs Fred Davis Secretary Mrs Arthur Ridley Treasurer Mrs Toppan Lithgow Committees list members such as Oressa A White for Government Elizabeth M Davis for Radio Agnes F Furbish for Legislative and Freric J Muldoon for Status of Women.
Henry Ki Keough, a local heating contractor, argues that children confined indoors amid harsh weather become bored and disruptive. He recommends a basement play room powered by economical automatic heating to vent surplus energy and reduce stiffness in living rooms, easing mothers' burdens.
The Davison Club held a Christmas party at Martha McFarlane's home with president Christina Little opening. A report on the Thanksgiving basket was read and plans for a Christmas basket discussed. Katherine Douglas and Lucille Coffin led games and gifts were exchanged. Refreshments were served by Marjorie Tewksbury Nadine Crawford and Carlotta Little.
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