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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1936
Page
2
An editorial urges graduates to face a tough world with hard work and honesty. It warns inflation eroding fixed incomes, cites Wallingford Connecticut investor losses, and argues for budget balance as government deficits rise. It frames success as achievable through effort and service despite low mood and economic strain.
Mrs. Merton learns Billy, five, needs guidance beyond weight. Dr. Allan identifies fat tendency, flat feet, and tonsil watch, teaching shoe fit and simple exercises. Molly reveals diet and sleep gaps but heals with medical orders. Parents’ diligence and yearly checkups prevent future issues.
The article warns that millions of small investors in the United States face risk from federal spending and borrowing. It notes attention from media on bank depositors life insurance policyholders and others affected by government extravagance and tax measures, as thrift is taxed and returns shrink.
Richard F. Metcalf Post 1664 and Winthrop Lodge 1078 join in a Flag Day observance while gearing up for the Sixteenth Annual Massachusetts Department Encampment in Pittsfield and Denver. Delegates anticipate reduced rail fares, a strong turnout, and debate over universal conscription to curb war profits.
At the Massachusetts State Associates convention held June 7 1936 at the Hotel Brunswick Boston officers for the Winthrop Emblem Club were elected Past President Mrs Louise Gennett as fourth vice president and Miss Hazel Young as financial secretary Also noted were appearances by President Mrs Millie Streeter and several past presidents including Mrs Mary Smythe Mrs Agnes LaFayette and Mrs Jeannette Dorgan among others.
The Townsend Club held a well attended basket party on Wednesday. No meeting June 17 for holiday and June 24 mass meeting at Highland School Winthrop Highlands with a noted speaker to be announced. Members praised Frank Whitman for his woods and wild animal talks and hope for more.
The Open Forum notes the Garden Club of Winthrop thanks The Review for its articles and good advertising that helped make the June Flower Show a success. Signed by Georgia A. Jarvis, General Chairman.
Election of officers for the coming year will occur at the final meeting on Sunday, June 14. Voting by proxy is not approved. Members urged to attend and share opinions on class management. Speak raise press yourself.
The Gamma Sigma Phi will meet at the home of Miss Doris Hamner 40 Banks Street on Monday June 15.
A 1898 notice reports the Frost Association plans a life size portrait of teacher L P Frost to be placed in the new school building. Members are urged to pay a 50 cent assessment as dues prove insufficient to cover the art and framing costs.
The 1900 reunion reported the portrait finished and ready for presentation to the Town by the Frost Association. Committee members included E. B. Newton and B. W. Clisby, with J. W. Stover sending regrets. The portrait now hangs in the High School Building.
The document outlines Massachusetts courts from Municipal to Supreme Court, with life appointment for judges by the Governor and Council. It covers removal through age disability impeachment and legislative address, retirement provisions, and an advisory 1930 decision declaring compulsory retirement laws unconstitutional for part time judges, maintaining tenure fixed by the constitution.
Paul FE Whittier of 35 Ingleside Ave and Robert C Beveridge of 37 Sargent Street graduated from Wentworth Institute Boston on June 10 at the Commencement in the Auditorium. Paul completed the electrical construction program with honors and honors list, while Robert finished the pattern making and machine design course with a commendable record.
Mrs George D Burns of 28 Lincoln Street returned from a visit to her niece in New York City. Mr George Burns enjoyed a brief fishing trip in Maine. Mr and Mrs Henry M Belcher of Elmw Avenue spend the summer at their camp in Derry New Hampshire as usual.
A descriptive account of Delphinium, its colors blue pink purple and meanings, its height, foliage, and blooming cycle. Notes on cultivation by division in spring, Greek origins, rise in popularity from the seventeenth century, and the Kilway firm’s 1859 improvements. Mentions the Larkspur variety and its horn shaped nectary resemblance.
The First Church of Christ, Scientist in Winthrop at 165 Winthrop Street holds Sunday morning services at 20:45 a.m. with free reading rooms daily 2 to 5 p.m., Saturday 7 to 9, and Wednesday meetings. Sunday School for youths up to 20 meets at 10:45 a.m. Testimonial meetings occur Wednesdays at 8 p.m. The lesson subject for June 14 is God the Preserver of Man, featuring Bible readings from Luke 4 and text from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.
The Rangecs led by Mrs. Jennie Johnson traveled by auto to Cedar Hill Wal tham for a tree study on Thursday. Rangers are reminded of the next meeting and an upcoming bus trip to New Salem Massachusetts leaving Centre Station at 7 a.m. on June 18.
A playful tale centers on a gossipy bee who stirs trouble among flowers. Flora orders petals closed while Delphinium hides the bee in her blue bonnet as punishment for disobedience. The tale ends with the bee’s fast growth tied to the bonnet’s secret.
The Winthrop Yacht Club announced its annual carnival to be held July 23 to 25 at the club house on Shirley Street. Vice Commodore David Billings chairs the event with committees named including Walter Van Dalinda publicity Gene Cronin Jr ticket distribution Walter E Daw games Fred Goodwin decorations Dr Lewis Francis George Floyd and David Billings booth arrangement Leonard Atkinson and Herbert Ward as treasurer and secretary Robert Anthony. A new feature offers a $25 prize drawing for ticket holders at the time of the parley each night with the Saturday closing draw separate from parley.
Mercy boxes distributed to suburban homes are tin boxes with coin and bill slots. The Salvation Army calls them mercy boxes and they aid children of sun starved families by funding days at Wonder Land on Lake Masapoag in Sharon Massachusetts.
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