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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1930
Page
6
A Ford owner in New York recounts a 13000 mile cross country trip in sixty days noting economy comfort and speed. A father credits Triplex windshield with saving his family from injury and a company test shows tire durability with 105000 miles on one car.
An old timer shares reflections on Flag Day, neighbors' sympathy at funerals, and pride in the Good Old Stars and Stripes. He praises the Winthrop Legion, laments breakfast paper access, criticizes New York vegetable dumping, commends Dwight Morrow, and hopes for a fair tariff and celebratory July 4 Carnival.
In the 57th annual Commencement at Boston University held Monday at the Boston Arena, 1485 seniors were graduated from ten departments. President Daniel L. Marsh announced degrees across new fields, including Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Bachelor of Music, as diplomas in Physical Education were awarded to 111 Sargent School students. The Sargent School became affiliated with BU a year ago.
The essay by Miss Dorothy M. Dowsley surveys Winthrop’s origins naming宀 after John Winthrop and traces early settlers, geography, and notable sites. It covers 17th and 18th century life, transportation advances, and the town’s shift to a resort area with schools, libraries, and prominent residents. graduation remarks summarize local honors and gifts.
Otis Crocker Roger Titus and Robert Barney of Winthrop graduate from Norwich University with Bachelor of Science degrees and commissions as 2nd Lieutenants in the U S Cavalry Reserve. Titus earns the President's Medal for top academic standing while Barney serves as class speaker. Titus heads to Harvard Law School. Crocker stays in chemistry at M L T. Barney to teach at Michigan Military Academy.
Winthrop citizens earned degrees at multiple colleges this week. Edward J. Cousins Isadore R. Edman George E. Thomas and John A. Wright graduated from Suffle Folk Law School Tremont Temple. Lucille Cook won a preparatory diploma at Faelton Pianoforte School Boston. Kathryn E. Kent earned a Simmons School of Secretarial Studies diploma. Other Winthrop students earned B S in science and engineering at Tufts and arts degrees at Jackson College Brown University Northeastern University New Hampshire Smith College. Isabel Blandford and Rosanna Gore listed among Smith College Arts graduates.
The dead letter division reports weapons received in misdirected mail. A loaded revolver was cocked and arranged to explode when the box was opened, highlighting the dangers faced by mail handlers in Washington.
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