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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1936
Page
2
Editorial argues two side parking creates traffic delays and hazards. It urges restricting to one side near public halls to reduce risk to drivers and property, noting congestion is widespread and affects sponsors and attendees of events.
The speech by Senator Barkley is reviewed as an attempt to shore up the Democratic party after three years in power. Critics say it omits accounting for crop limits, food costs, NRA effects, and the fate of workers on WPA and PWA programs, while supporters dismiss it as a defense of current policy.
On June 23 twenty four members of the George H Russell Auxiliary 61 U S W V shared a home cooked dinner at the Black House Jefferson Street. They honored six presidents including S Gertrundssell Florence Kuchmeister Mary H Cassidy Mary L Sens and Dorothy Perry. Tables were decorated in red white and yellow under sisters Jessie Foulkes and Genevieve Jackson. Chairman Catherine Haigh led the event assisted by Sarah Douglas Signe Dalquist Mark Tewksbury Catherine Brown and Alice Jordan. President Catherine Dailey opened with a report on the Springfield Mass convention. Two summer social meetings were approved.
Winthrop Chapter of De Molay held its closing meeting at the Masonic Temple with a majority service by the Massachusetts Legion of Honor and a talk by Special Officer Clarence McKean of the U S Department of Justice. President Robert Waldman presided. officers included Charles Hunter and Charles Stevenson. McKean discussed youth influence and criminal investigation training in Washington.
Advisory Dad White urged boys to use Camp De Molay for weekends or vacations. Master Councilor Charles Andrews and other leaders hosted guests from Veritas and Winthrop chapters. Brother Robert G. Furgeson, formerly of Winthrop, was welcomed by the chapter.
Morning worship at 11:00 conducted by Harry Belmont Hill with Carl W Malley organist director. Union service with First Baptist Church featuring a sermon Seeing Things by the minister. Friday 8:00 PM mid week service.
The Friendly Fellowship Union Congregational Church held a dinner dance at the Sun Tung Inn on Tuesday evening. A three course turkey dinner was served with ample portions and dancing continued all night. Members and friends attended and a sailing picnic was planned for July 19 with Ralph Keller as contact.
Mrs Nellie E Baxter of 19 Chester Avenue expresses deep appreciation for the many kind expressions of sympathy from friends and neighbors following the recent death of her son Edward L Baxter.
The article urges health-focused summer camps run by organizations like the YMCA and churches. It stresses regular routines and safe recreation, and recommends medical examinations and immunizations for diphtheria, smallpox, and typhoid before camp to prevent disease outbreaks.
Local voters watch early party maneuvering as Republicans and Democrats plan for the upcoming primaries. Darien Terrile emerges as a Republican hopeful for State Senate while speculation swirls about Rep and Sen seats and potential nominations.
The First Church of Christ Scientist in Winthrop at 165 Winthrop Street offers Sunday services at 10 45 a m and a free reading room daily 2 to 5 pm with Wednesday evenings access before and after meetings. Sunday School for ages up to 20 also meets at 10 45 a m. The weekly Lesson Sermon on June 28 cites Mark 9 17 25 27 and includes text from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.
A catalog of new arrivals featured at Frost Public Library includes Civil Service courses by Calley and Greer works on advertising, modern plays, and biographical studies. It lists Van Gogh, Parker, Commager, Wooland, Wilde, Siple, and du Maurier among others with titles spanning travel, history, and mystery.
At St John’s Episcopal Church corner Bowdoin and Buchanan Ralph M Harper rector. Services include 8:00 a m Holy Communion 10:45 a m Morning Service and sermon The Gospel’s Appeal to Children and 12:00 m Baptism.
The author discusses rust and powdery diseases in hollyhocks roses and other flowers. He urges early prevention through spraying or dusting with sulphur or Bordeaux mixture and recommends removing and burning sickly plants to curb spread.
A group of ten boys played baseball on a field opposite Beacon street in Winthrop Beach until a foul ball broke a house window. After paying for the glass, a police officer warned that private property was involved and further play could go to juvenile court. The piece argues for a public ball park, suggesting WPA involvement, and urges Winthrop officials to provide a suitable location for local youths.
A fiery critique decries relief aid as misused by elites while the poor family gets 13 dollars weekly. The speaker claims insiders earn 25 to 50 dollars, while a large workforce could manage more with proper allocation. The call is to end abuses and redirect funds to those in need.
The Winthrop Review receives thanks from the Winthrop Chapter American Red Cross for courtesies and publicity during the Flood Relief drive. Fairfax W. Proctor and Ruthe Hewitt denote appreciation from the Winthrop Teachers Association for paper cooperation and courtesy.
A poetic tale on Forget-me-nots by Emily Bruce Reeverson explores the flower as a symbol of true love. It recounts legends from Norways gods and river rovers, plus notes on Myosotis leaves shape, growth, bloom period May to June, and cultivation.
An essay by Martha E. D. White argues residents of the District of Columbia lack full voting representation, noting Congress governs District affairs and funds with a three-commissioner executive setup. It cites the effort for federal suffrage, critiques riders like the “little red rider” restricting school staff, and calls for local control and genuine votes for DC residents.
The Church in the Town hosts a Sunday morning United Service at 11 in the Methodist-Episcopal Church with Rev H B Hill in charge. Evening worship follows at 7 in the Baptist Church led by Rev R M Rushton who will speak on When Evening Shadows Fall. Friday prayer meeting at 8 in the Methodist Church under Rev B Hill. All invited.
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