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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1928
Page
2
Open daily from 2 00 to 5 30 PM with Saturday morning 9 00 to noon hours at the Winthrop office located at 50 Putnam Street Ocean 2200.
Copy of news matter and advertisements must reach by Wednesday afternoon to insure insertion the same week. Communications must include sender name for good faith. Winthrop items welcomed. The Review disclaims liability for typographical errors in ads and will reprint error portions. Change of address requires both old and new addresses and one week’s notice.
The town faces a detailed traffic committee report urging action to curb hazards. Readers contend Winthrop Street should be a one way route from Metcalf Square to Buchanan Street with limited or two sided parking debated.
The silver screen grows in popularity for entertainment and education in Winthrop. Film offers noble depictions of life despite tainted content elsewhere, with better plays offsetting the losed guise of entertainment.
The article reports that William M. Forgrave and his associates faced unfounded charges against the commonwealths legislature. It notes the lack of evidence and argues the accusations harmed respect for law more than they harmed the targets.
The Boston Health League plans consolidation and restatement of its goals. Morison announces focus on efficiency across Boston public health agencies and appointing a new Executive Secretary after Dr Charles F Wilinsky resigned June 1. The Health League operates as the Health Department of the Boston Council of Social Agencies.
The piece reflects on college alumni admired by peers notably Lindbergh and fathers, then shifts to four Winthrop youths who became aviation pioneers. Eddie O'Toole leads Boston Aircraft Flying Service, with others at Associated Aircraft and a Martha's Vineyard flying school. It also praises the local column "Old Timer" and its author.
Old Timer and Bill Biggins discuss Harvard Yale sentiment as Harvard families prepare for a New London trip for the H Y boat races on June 22. They note the Thames course, spectator crowds, and a grand yacht display, alongside reflections on education, charity, and public figures.
The Open Forum responds to a Letter by Louis T. Howard urging naming of firms in short weight prosecutions. The Review notes legal practice holds individuals liable, not companies, until proven guilty. It defends its courage to publish facts and assures readers of fair, accurate reporting without libelling innocent parties.
Elliot and Whittier report two parcels moving in Oakland Street and Circuit Street transfers. Eric J. Svensson sells to William F. and Mary Fanning. Josephine S. Wilde sells lot 180 Circuit to Marion A. Barrett. Joseph Whitney transfers lot 87 Siren and cottage to Helen L. Durgin.
A description praises a southeastern district as unique in its agriculture where corn wheat and cotton are grown simultaneously to full capacity, highlighting the area’s diverse farming strengths.
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