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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1937
Page
2
The notice lists editorial and advertising offices with addresses in Winthrop and Boston. Winthrop office at Bartlett Road routes news copy and advertising to Ocean 2200, while Boston office at Oliver Street handles daily submissions via Hancock 8387.
A crowded directory shows multiple drugstores and outlets including Ham's Store, Centre Drug Company, Verdi's Store, Spanos' Store, Gold Seal Drug Store, KE. C. Brown's Drug Store, Sean Spray Sterman's Drug Co, Jaydee's Store, Hubbard's Drug Tagalis section Vance's Store, Newman Drug Store, Walsh's Store, Kramer's Store, Boston News Stand, Bowes Wharf. Subscriptions priced at $1.00 per year in advance or by delivery.
Last week the Senate and House voted 158 to 112 to submit the question of biennial sessions to the people. The editorial notes legislators often withheld this issue, argues taxpayers should decide and cost reductions merit voter approval, and criticizes local representatives for voting against sending it to a referendum.
Winthrop Cemetery on Memorial Day was praised for exceptional beauty and care. Local officials overseeing the grounds were thanked for maintaining the resting places in a state of peace and order.
The column extols lilacs noting their fragrance color and hardiness with advice on soil, sunlight, air, and pruning. It lists varieties Madame Casimer Perier Mont Blanc De Miribel President Lincoln Ludwig Spaeth and Syringa Pubescens and suggests spray schedules for blights mildew scales borers and dormant oils. Regular deadheading is advised to boost next year’s bloom.
A column notes Winthrop Senior High School graduation events set for June 8 and 11 at 10 a.m. and laments why ceremonies aren’t in the evening to suit both parents. The piece mixes local tidbits about students, teachers, golf results, a police joke, and a town sign shortage for motorists entering Winthrop.
The First Church of Winthrop Methodist Episcopal lists 9:45 a m class for all ages, 11:00 a m morning worship with Holy Communion, reception of members, a 7:30 p m evening service with sermon Open Windows, and Friday 8:00 p m prayer service titled Solving Life's Problems. The preacher is Harry Belmont Hill with Carl W. Malley as organist.
The Christian Endeavor of the First Baptist Church spent a gala holiday in Jaffrey New Hampshire on Monday. Five cars carried many youths and adults including Marion Reed Ruth Hodgkins Charlotte Taylor Cora Titus Lois Gilchrist Priscilla Evitts Viola Belcher and Rev A Ray Meserve. The group climbed Mt Monadnock swam in a nearby lake and returned by car.
The Winthrop Social Justice Club holds its regular meeting at 304 Winthrop Street on Thursday June 3 at 7 p m. The group describes itself as non-partisan and advocates social justice through petitions to Congress and the state legislature. It opposes communism and supports democratic government and monetary policy changes. R C Carroll vice president signs the notice.
Buick will sponsor the broadcast of the Louis Brad Dock fight on June 22 in Chicago. Thos H Corpe, advertising director, said contracts are signed for the nationwide NBC network coverage on both red and blue networks, promising the largest fight coverage to date.
Buick won first place as the favorite car in a recent vote by Fordham University senior class.
Winthrop Junior High marked Memorial Day with a program on May 27 featuring the orchestra led by Robert Jennings, songs by the Girls Glee Club, recitations of I Am An American by Evelyn Fish and Paul Sparer, and remarks by Supt. Edward R. Clarke and American Legion officials. The event closed with The Star Spangled Banner and Taps.
Winthrop Mass JWV Post No 104 approves Cardinal Mundelein's denunciation of Nazi persecution of Catholics in Germany. Resolution dated May 25 1937 condemns Hitler regime for cruelty and urges humanity to unite against its vicious practices. Albert A Tishler signs as Commander.
The piece criticizes town leaders for treating Memorial Day as mere politics rather than a day of reverence. It notes veteran groups organizing fitting ceremonies while calls for stricter town controls on pedlars, games, and gatherings at the cemetery. The writer warns of another upcoming election and urges dutyful action by the Selectmen.
Memorial Day exercises were held at the senior high with speaker Ross Batchelder and Junior Glee Club performances. Juniors have taken over many senior duties this year, and plans include Tennis Team visits to Scituate High on June 5.
At the Bowdoin and Buchanan streets church, Rector Ralph M. Harper leads 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion. 10:45 a.m. kindergarten and primary activities in the Parish House followed by the annual St. John's Church School commencement with address by F. W. Lincoln Jr. at 10:45 a.m. Boys' Work director in the diocese of Massachusetts. Expressional exercises at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish House.
Eleanor Keefe and John McDonald led the grand march at the King's festivities. Nancy Price and Robert Collins followed as the second couple while Duke Herland's orchestra played. John McDonald presented a class gift to Dorothy L. Alger for her service as treasurer. Bryce Milne and Mary Harrington won elimination dance prizes. The program featured a cut-in dance elimination dance parents' dance and a Paul Jones.
Senior High School plans Class Day at the Winthrop Theatre on Tuesday June 8 at 10 30 AM featuring choruses by Boys and Girls Glee Clubs orchestra selections a modern comedy There's Ever Juliet a large Class History and a red and white minstrel show The seniors final exams run June 7 and 9 each exam a single period Graduation on Friday June 11 Also reports Winthrop High Golf lost to Beverly 614 to 2 ½ at United Shoe Course with John O Connor scoring 89 and Beverly 87 leads North Shore League standings Peabody and Beverly to meet June 3 4 at Salem Municipal Course Tennis team lost to Watertown five love at Bellevue Courts
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