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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1935
Page
1
Santa Claus toured Winthrop on Christmas Eve greeted by crowds as he rode a bright sleigh led by reindeer. Dozens of illuminated cars followed as St Nick distributed cheer, with families watching from windows and preparing for midnight visits.
The Chelsea Charlestown drawbridge, closed since January 14 due to piling burning and a steamer crash, opened Monday at 8 am. Supervisor Thomas H. Sexton of the Boston Bridge Department attended the final preparations and barrier clearance after weeks of delays.
The district telephone workers sponsored a Christmas party at Legion Hall Chelsea for 120 children, giving outfits of winter clothing, entertainment, refreshments, toys, and personalized gift bags. The event reflects a long standing tradition expanding to other offices across Greater Boston and New England.
A 1 1/2 year old boy Leroy Worth Libby fell from a second floor window at 186 Winthrop Street in Winthrop. He was rushed to Winthrop Community Hospital in serious condition but showed signs of consciousness during a Santa Claus visit to the hospital, bringing joy amid the accident.
About 100 town officials yachtsmen state and national legislators and maritime groups attended a Wednesday hearing in Boston on dredging Shirley Gut to restore navigation. The group urged federal aid, citing safety and economic benefits for Winthrop fishermen and boaters. A report will follow assessment by Army engineers.
President James Magan and committee members Ed Colomy James Murray and Henry Moynihan arranged interviews before the Selectmen to intercede with all parties. The aim is to place unemployed workers in suitable roles within their fields at as close to full capacity as possible with full cooperation from officials.
Indefinite postponement of the town meeting called Monday evening by the Board of Selectmen to consider five articles in the warrant. The article reports remain outstanding while postponement continues.
The people of Winthrop welcome Rev Dr Gilmore as the new pastor of the Congregational Church. Roselyn Hiderhter and Rev pte RE Gime from Arkansas are noted among those guiding the transition at MokedebeneeEded avenue.
The Winthrop Visiting Nurse Association states no person is authorized to solicit funds in its name at this time. Officers report that alleged solicitors are active, with Alice S. Farquhar, president, cited in the notice.
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