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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1933
Page
2
An opinion piece urges voters in Winthrop and across the state to repeal the eighteenth amendment. The author argues prohibition destroyed morals, fueled racketeering, and wasted resources, urging a repeal to restore order and prevent further decline. The piece stresses the upcoming Tuesday vote and the need to end prohibition.
The Board of Health awarded the garbage contract to the highest bidder prompting discussion in town. Officials defend integrity after public criticism while court action looms and no statement is issued until the case is resolved. Citizens seek savings but demand balanced consideration from both sides.
Welcome to Charles Mansfield who resumes management of the Winthrop Theatre after a brief absence. Ralph Snider, proprietor of the local theatres, supports Mansfield to ensure the town’s movielike experience is excellent and patrons feel happy and comfortable. Mansfield’s prior tenure earned many friends with his pleasant greeting and entertaining evenings.
Editorial notes time locks on refrigerators could aid those trying to cut back. It argues burial of dead civilizations remains speculative and archaeologists seldom uncover popular songs, suggesting limits to what past cultures reveal.
A 5 minute graduation speech by Ralph Harper, rejected by St John’s Episcopal Church School authorities, was greeted with enthusiasm by about 300 at the parish house. The speaker urged rethinking education, arguing schools must foster free thought and citizenship rather than rigid classification.
The Non Partisan League unveils a large Children Day outing for June 25 in Pleasant Pond Park. Students from the Senior High School assisted by listing automobile owners. volunteers from the town and former officials pledge support and car transport to ensure all children can attend.
Martha E D White notes the World Economic Conference gathering in London on June 11 1933 with invited nations including the United States Great Britain and other states The U S delegation is led by Cordell Hull with Senators Pittman Couzens and Representatives Mc Reynolds plus advisers The goal is to reduce impediments to international trade restore credit and pursue monetary stability while embracing economic disarmament.
Fragmentary text describes committees to handle detail work at Pleasant Pond to be made up at a later date. It mentions names and organizational terms that are garbled, with no clear actions or outcomes.
A church notices Holy Communion and morning service at the Bowdoin and Buchanan corner with Trinity Sunday readings. The public is welcome to all services including a Coronation Service of Sir Galahad with processions, hymns, intercessions, and benediction led by the rector.
The Philathea Class held its annual meeting at the home of Miriam and Dorothy Kenney. Officers elected for the year include President Zorva Delano Vice President Hazel Swanson Secretary Elizabeth Arnestrong Treasurer Worith Woodward. After business, games and refreshments were provided. the next gathering is a supper on a Saturday in June at Mrs. Moore’s home in Winthrop Highlands.
Rev C Oscar Ford delivers sermon at 11 a.m with Church School for all ages. The Firemen's Veteran Relief Association attends service with Rev Webster H Pannell of Boston. Evening program at 7 30 p m features Church School Night and a lecture by Rev Herbert Johnson on Young People of Foreign Countries Met During War. Children’s Day Baptismal Service planned.
The First Baptist Church will host Rev. William J. Day at a repeat showing of The Great Pyramized Its Marvels and Message on Sunday evening June 11 at 7 30 following the May 28 talk that drew wide interest. Mr and Mrs Henry Belcher of Elmwood avenue have departed for their summer home at Beaver Lake New Hampshire.
Regular Sunday service at 10 45 A M and Sunday School at the same hour at 165 Winthrop Street Winthrop with the subject God the Preserver of Man Psalm 37 28. Representative Mrs Daniel J Honan guests at a banquet of the Massachusetts Association of Emblem Clubs at the Westminster Hotel NE.
The weekly recap covers the Cemetery Commissioners abolishing the superintendent post, replacing it with a working foreman. It notes awarded contracts for garbage and ashes collection and hints at court actions over the garbage bid. Also discussed are hitchhikers, carnival season, the push to repeal Prohibition, and a potential baseball match between local teams.
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