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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1929
Page
2
Local traffic enforcement reports show clear gains since new regulations. Drivers who flout one way streets and speeding are warned of stricter action as truck operators remain the main source of violations endangering residents.
President Hoover urges the Chamber of Commerce of the United States to mobilize business leaders nationwide for conference, arguing the local and national chambers can shape political administration and advance the common welfare. He says affiliation with the national body grants business a voice in national affairs.
Gloucester voters rejected a referendum by a 6145 to 312 margin. The measure sought to impose two tax rates on the electric plant and related profits.
Citizens of Gloucester opt not to buy the utility after noting it had $2.7 million value two years earlier, $960,000 in improvements, and a debt cap of $959,000. Proponents cited rate reductions. opponents warned of tax hikes and financing strain. The utility remains the city's largest taxpayer at about $30,000 yearly.
Prof. Charles E. Merriam urged rural Americans to understand metropolitan needs at the National Municipal League meeting. He described a deep seated clash of interests between country residents and city dwellers over self government and economic priorities, urging mutual compromise and acknowledgment of urban specialization for solutions.
Massachusetts Bay Colony Tercentenary Commission assigns Frank Roe Batchelder to place one hundred historic markers near early Bay Colony sites in 1930. Virginia’s model with 3000 markers and a guidebook inspires statewide effort. Walter Kendall Watkins aids Massachusetts Society of Sons of the American Revolution in selecting sites with historical societies’ help.
Aviation engineer W B Mayo argues for a one mile wide right of way with landing fields every 15 miles to enable safe night and day flight in all weather. He notes wartime historic offers and recent records, warning of possible hostile air visits if US aviation infrastructure lags.
The Italian heavyweight Carnera, 269 pounds and six feet ten inches, is forbidden to box in England amid fears he could kill a man or harm the noble sport. The public expresses mixed feelings toward the popular fighter.
The piece notes the paradox of street violence vs boxing, where knocking a man down on the sidewalk is a crime without receipts, while in the prize ring with big gate receipts and political plunder it is treated as legal. It contrasts public spectacle, money, and law in America.
A quirky digest notes Margaret McIntyre of Plainfield breathing five times a minute yet taking three pints per breath. It recalls a Spanish lottery dream triggering a store wreck and a businesman selling 4000 dream tickets for profit. Britain briefly sees a court case over a get rich quick scheme worth $100,000.
The merger forms the third largest steel company in America behind Bethlehem Steel as United States Steel expands after absorbing a Pacific Coast giant. U S Steel controlled about 40 percent of American steel production. Judge Gary warned that price wars hurt all, noting there was money for all if markets cooperate.
A fragmentary notice notes a big event with high excitement and local teams in action. Details are unreadable, but the sense of a major sporting conclusion persists across the page.
In Boston Transcript style reminiscence, a reader praises Peckham Gardens Saugus lights and Cliftondale Three Wise Men display, plus local scenes from a Christmas Sunday School concert. The note laments fading festive spirit and lauds community generosity, with anecdotes on gifts, church organ, and Boy Scout fund efforts.
A note from the enterprise section states personal letters will be published only under the writer’s name and no other attribution will be used. The policy clarifies privacy for contributors and addresses publication practice.
A Gloucester petition argues against city control of the electric company after referendum results show 6100 against and 312 in favor. The mayor and three aldermen who supported purchase were ousted, and the Chamber of Commerce findings warned the city would face higher taxes to finance municipal ownership.
The Wednesday Bridge Club met at Mrs. Helen Hamilton’s 150 Quincy avenue on December 18. Evelyn Wainwright won first, Beatrice Harrington second, Lilian Crowell consolation. door prize to Beth Stanley. Refreshments served. next meeting at Mrs. Trice Harrington’s 163 Grovers avenue on January 15.
Sunday 10 45 a m service subject Christian Science and Sunday School for under 20 at 10 45. Wednesday 8 00 p m service. Reading room open daily 2 5 and Saturday 7 9 and Wednesday before and after service.
January 20 note praises a great event with thousands helping and urging readers to send in their Boy Scouts donations. The writer hopes the late Edward Grazier would be pleased and sends a prosperous new year greeting.
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