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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1919
Page
4
The Worthrop Review advertises publication every Saturday at 317 Main Street Winthrop with telephone listing Winthrop 425 and editors H R Russell V A Daves. It lists a price of 62.00 per year and notes checks payable to The Winthrop Review.
Citizens in our town decry small police force and delays in responding to break ins. They urge prompt patrols and investigative action to curb vandals and prevent larger future thefts amid ridicule from a Boston paper.
The Review lauds Sergt William J Marsh of the 52d Infantry Brigade for his distinct war writing on the 26th Division. Compliments flow from readers and Gen Cole. The Boston Globe reporter requested copies and Gen Cole echoed praise. Also note Short Beach Revere is in danger. the Review has raised the issue with city officials for immediate action, aimed at auto owners.
A fragmented historic page note asks how many Winthrop residents have reached the monument summit on Bunker Hill Day. It also references a June date, postage changes, war tax context, and town chit chat about Public Day and a classmate's piece.
Winthrop residents and Fort Banks servicemen may enter Fourth of July athletic events at Ingleside Park starting at 2 00 pm, preceding a 3 30 pm baseball game. Races include 50 and 100 yard sprints, throws, relays, and base running. Entries due by June 30 to Chas Hagman. A Pageant at Fort Banks will depict America’s World War I story in two to two and a half hours, free for the people and costing about 2000 dollars.
Ed notes a tense game at Winthrop as Monti, Dustin, and Belcher shine while Criss Cox and Nelson face injuries. Crowds complain about Queen’s temper, coaching balance, and the teacher coach setup. Plans for Saturday games and local ads round out a busy sports page.
A call to service appeals to sailors and soldiers to join a local pageant effort. Organizers seek volunteers and participation to complete the event, stressing community involvement and duty.
Synopsis of episodes covers 1914 to present with entrance and grand march. Part I spans 1914 1916 Peace and Unpreparedness Neutrality. Part II 1917 The Call to Arms Mobilization. Part III 1918 At War A Night Attack. Part IV Armistice Day to now Victory Welcome Home. Part V Ninth and Tenth In Memoriam Old Glory. Exit finale.
A novelty shower given to Miss Beatrice Louise Simmons by 25 friends at her home on Park Avenue featured Cupid and heart decorations and a luncheon after the event. Her engagement to Edwin C. Macfarland was recently announced.
List of fallen and wounded including Marcel K Howe and Arthur M Fletcher with deaths from wounds and disease. Ranks shown include sergeant major lieutenant colonel captain private seaman and lieutenant. Rastatt prisoner Carroll Williams named. Medals awarded to Henry Griffin Arthur Lyng Page Sharp Benj DeBerry. Citations for Bravery awarded to Paul Humnewell Ralph Day Walter Call.
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