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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1930
Page
4
A 52 year old businessman fears poverty and ruin as he cites overwork and greed as his ruinous path. He narrates biological and mental strain from chasing money, urging rest today before health and sanity collapse. The letter urges others to slow down and seek balance.
The expression robbing Peter to pay Paul traces to 1550 when Peter's (Westminster) was used to cover a deficit at St Paul’s. The move faced opposition with the quip Why rob St Peter to pay St Paul.
Benjamin Symmes bequeathed 250 acres of land an adjacent salt marsh and eight cows to found a free school in Elizabeth County Virginia. He died in 1634 leaving the first educational endowment in America to support schooling.
The Winthrop Theatres prepare a local premier next Friday and Saturday of The Big Trail starring Nancy Carroll noted for her American girl roles. The article highlights Carrolls prior performances in Laughter and Peggy Gibson and mentions Camp Fire Girls declaring her Ideal American Girl.
The review praises Miss Carroll for playing a gold-digger in The Devil's Holiday and an ex-Follies girl in Laughter, noting the recurring misfortunes she faces. Frédéric March is highlighted as a young composer in love, while Frank Morgan portrays the aging Wall Street broker with solid commitment.
Wall ace Beery stars as P T Barnum in a Lady's Morals a talkie with Grace Moore making her screen debut Reginald Denny co stars The frame shows a dwarf General Tom Thumb bearded ladies contortionists giants Siamese twins snake charmers fat ladies and sword swallowers reflecting Barnums showman world
Paramount Lynn opens a four day run of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Min And Bill starring Marie Dressler and Wallace Beery. Dressler plays Min with Beery as Bill in a comedy drama mixing sharp humor and a dramatic plot. A strong supporting cast includes Dorothy Jordan and Marjorie Rambeau. The program also features Our Gang School's Out and other musical novelties plus Paramount News and a New Year’s Eve midnight show.
Radio Pictures presents Leathernecking at Winthrop Theatres with Ken Murray Louise Fazenda Ned Sparks Eddie Foy Jr Benny Rubin in a comedy based on Present Arms. Irene Dunne makes her film debut with All My Life singing and the Tiller Sunshine Girls perform two dance numbers. The Dancers opens next Wednesday with Lois Moran Phillips Holmes Mae Clark and Mrs Patrick Campbell directed by Chandler Sprague.
Fox star Marguerite Churchill nicknamed Ruth Cameron in Raoul Walshs The Big Trail discusses her dramatic shift from urban drawing rooms to frontier open spaces on set. She recalls the hardships of filming and the excitement of portraying a pioneer woman in the western epic.
A New Year’s Eve program promises fun and frolic with a souv’ air for all. The standout is the Paramount sensation Morocca starring Marlene Dietrich Gary Cooper and Adolphe Menjou. All seats are reserved and on sale at regular prices.
A health forum conducted by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health gathers community members to discuss public health concerns, distribution of services, and community health needs assessments with departmental officials leading the session.
Readers ask about laxatives for colitis and long term constipation with heart issues. Answers warn against unwise laxative use and urge prior physician care. discuss lack of proof that soda fountain glass sterilization prevents disease. advise local health boards’ jurisdiction and cautious chemical use. Another reader seeks bronchitis help and is advised that a reliable physician who knows the patient is essential, with lifestyle advice potentially more helpful than medicine.
Public health statement urges immediate X rays for bone pain or joint trouble to detect cancer early. Dr Bloodgood notes deep X ray access, cautions against misdiagnosis as rheumatism, and highlights progress from under 4 percent cures in 1921 to over 80 percent after timely imaging.
Under Ways and Means the whist party was financially and socially successful. Plans are under way for a January show. The Christmas party for youngsters Sunday was a huge success with many enjoying the event. Post Commander Clark has recovered from illness and the post continues strong support for veterans. The Sick and Relief committee reports their year ends with steady aid amid high demands. See you next year for more details.
A girl contemplates her future noting no clear talent yet considering art or writing. She concludes after reflection that she might simply marry, revealing uncertainty about her path.
Public auction to foreclose a 1927 mortgage on a Winthrop parcel with a 4396 square foot lot. Lillian Halvorsen, asignee, will sell at 4 a m January 17 1931 with $300 cash due at sale and remainder at registry ten days later. Call Milton Krook in Boston for details.
The Town of Winthrop invites sealed proposals for printing the 1930 Town Reports. One thousand copies of Volume 1 and 1000 copies of the Assessors Report on high quality 40 pound white paper. Bids due January 12, 1931, at 8 p.m. in the Selectmen's Office. Certified cheque of 150 dollars required.
Legal notice from Suffolk County involves Frederick S Hodgkins of Revere and others in 1924 25 mortgage and title disputes over Cottage Paranes Extension Lots A I and C in Winthrop. Plaintiffs request appointment of special master or court decree to cure title cloud and compel assignments, with defendants McGrath and Hodgkins named and one out of state. Court sets six month appearance rule from January next.
Suffolk ss Boston December 20 1930 Taken on execution and will be sold by public auction on Saturday the fourteenth day of February A D 1931 at twelve o'clock M at the Sheriffs Office Court House Pemberton Square Boston in Suffolk County all right title and interest Mary I Moisson of Winthrop had on December 20 1930 at five minutes past nine A M in and to Registered Land Certificate of Title No 2435 being lot 556 on plan of Point Shirley Winthrop dated 1909 plan 137 M containing about 3954 square feet described as bounded by Triton Avenue and various lots Plan filed with Certificate Title 2435. Deputy Sheriff Daniel A Whelton 31-D26-12-3.
To heirs at law and all interested in the estate of Mary A Sullivan late of Winthrop Suffolk County deceased. A petition to probate the last will and testament will be heard at the Probate Court Boston Suffolk on January 2 1931 at ten oclock in the forenoon to show cause why the will should not be admitted. The petitioner must publish this citation weekly for three weeks in Win Review and mail or deliver to all known interested parties at least seven days before the hearing. William M Prest Judge Arthur W Sullivan Register.
Boston December 2 1930 taken on execution and to be sold January 24 1931 at 12 PM at the sheriff’s office. Property in Winthrop described as two parcels with shore drive tewksbury street and cutler street lots 1 2 3 4 and 32 on plans from 1916 1878 and 1895 with details of boundaries and improvements. Sale to include title per deed from John C Danforth 1916 and subject to record restrictions. Rose Staller previously held interest. Daniel A Whelton deputy sheriff.
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