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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1934
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text mentions privacy rights and delivery to editors and managers. The readable portion hints at postal terms and notice rules but lacks clear facts, dates, or named entities.
The Review announces membership in the Massachusetts Press Association and the National Editorial Pen (Pene) and reports association with the Winthrop Board of Trade.
Town officials warn against panic over rabies while urging cautious action. Article argues most dog bites come from accidents or provocation and stresses two week observation for biting dogs. It cites unlicensed dogs crackdown and questions harsh treatment of cats and dog owners.
The article extols horseshoe pitching as a timeless sport with lasting enjoyment. It notes leaners and ringers excite players as home runs do others, praises recent organization and a national championship, and highlights its accessibility and exercise value.
Fragmentary prompt asks whether to reduce emphasis on a dog as man's best friend. lacks context, entities, or events to summarize into a news item. No identifiable people organizations or places are present.
The piece argues that many locals can become special police with minimal requirements and notes a growing, arguably excessive, force. It suggests downgrading the rolls would not harm public safety and would elevate the role's dignity. It questions the board and chief and hints at favoritism and security perceptions tied to badges.
The piece lampoons travelers racing along vacationland who skip meals to gain miles. They stop only at midday for a quick “Chicken Fish and Frog” meal, returning home to denounce restaurants as incompetent and resort keepers as poor.
Winthrop residents traveling on vacations are wished a good time and urged to absorb useful ideas from other towns. They should return with a renewed ambition to make Winthrop equal to or better than any visited community in streets parks playgrounds and home beauty.
An editorial fragment surveys opinions on wine use and public decency with satirical asides. It muses on tradition, independence, and cautionary phrases about politeness, money, and revolutions, blending cultural quips and odd twists in a reflective, era voice.
Pleasant Park Yacht Club ends Friday and Saturday Zam Bola with strong club support and a standout concert by Winthrop Post No. 146 American Legion band. Commodore George J. Hamilton thanks workers and patrons. a refrigerator prize was awarded to Frank E. Mahoney of Tremont Street.
Mrs. Bertha Blackstone of 80 Buchanan Street Winthrop organized a yearly piano contest. Eleanor Riley won first prize Laura Schulems second Harold Slowcomb third for their high marks. Recital postponed due to vari ous reasons and summer lessons offered by Mrs Blackstone.
The article stresses observing a dog involved in a bite for two weeks and reporting all incidents to the board of health. It notes antirabic treatment should start if rabies is suspected, and annual dog vaccinations are advised. It also touches arthritis pamphlets and public health nursing training standards.
A list of new books received by Frost Public Library features works on nature travel and adventure. Authors include C Stuart Gager Herbert Durand Hazel Kinscella Clara Laughnee Spies Marthe McKenna Ivan Bunin Louis Golding Henry Holt Clarence Mulford Charles H Snow Lucy Stebbins Margaret Turnbull G Fisher and others.
The article states the average healthy adult holds about one gallon to one and a quarter or one and a half gallons of blood in the body.
An excerpt from F. Lithgow argues that armament interests shape European and American policy. It cites Krupp and Vickers as major producers, notes state and bank involvement, and suggests profits drive endless conflict. It references DuPont, Bethlehem Steel, and German rearmament despite Versailles.
The Winthrop Cooperative Bank leads a mass movement as Massachusetts Cooperative League banks with 20 million dollars on hand and up to 30 million ready by 1935 offer loans for repair remodeling and modernization. Homeowners can apply now as summer projects loom and the housing bill remains uncertain.
The First Church of Winthrop Methodist Episcopal held a reception for Dr and Mrs Ford after Rev C Oscar Ford's sermon The New Evacuation of Child Life. Bishop Burns retained Ford as pastor, congregation welcomed them back, and Mrs Ford received roses from the Ladies Social Union.
St John's Episcopal Church at Gorner of Bowdoin and Buchanan Streets. Rector Ralph M. Harper. Services at 8:00 a.m. Holy Union and at 10:45 a.m. Morning Service and Sermon. Children welcome with parents at either service.
Salvation Army plans its annual appeal in Winthrop to support district work. Leonard C. Atkinson is named chairman and Harry W. Aiken serves as local treasurer. Committee members include Mrs. B. J. Ahern, Rev. C. Oscar Ford, Leslie E. Griffin, Rev. Ralph M. Harper, Frank K. Hatfield, Donald S. McLeod, John J. Murray, and Mrs. May M. Salerno.
A readers letter argues about stray and unlicensed dogs and questions why cats, a pest to birds and gardens, aren’t targeted. The writer suggests shooting cats that steal birds, recounts personal dog encounters, and calls for action to curb nuisance animals in town. D. Eb. Addison, 91 Sargent St.
Winthrop Garden Club thanks volunteers and sponsors for a successful All Nations Flower Show. Praise goes to Belchers, Rattles, Robert A. Walsh, Richard Rowe, William Filene Sons Co, Charles Bennison, Edward Bagley, and John Lampasona among others. The club credits Suburban Gas and Electric, local churches, and the Winthrop Review for support and publicity.
The Winthrop Emblem Club thanks you for providing space for club publicity during the past year and wishes you a successful future. Mae M. Dearing, Cor. Secy.
Daniel J Hollan past exalted ruler of Winthrop Lodge of Elks installed the officers of Attleboro Lodge last Monday evening. He was accompanied by many brother Elks from the region. Richard C Kirby Exalted Ruler led Winthrop Lodge as grand lodge officers for the event. Frederick J Hogan P BE B was the grand esquire.
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