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Newspaper

The Winthrop Review

Location

Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1936

Page

6

Revere Theatres Time Table Highlights Local Films

Friday shows include Boulevard Married A Doctor at 3 50 and 9 35 with Bank Night 8 to 11. Man Hunt plays 2 23 and 8 08. Saturday features Song of the Saddle 3 50 and 2 23 plus Florida Special 4 02 6 51 9 48. Dancing Pirate and Unguarded Hour appear through the week with Silly Billies and Louis Schmeling bouts also listed.

Boulevard Florida Revere É . Florida Louis Schmeling Revere Louis-Schmeling

Most Interesting Birds Imitate the Human Voice

The Psittuei parrot family excels in mimicking human speech with many rare imported specimens capable of speech. Young birds learn fastest, making them highly valued, while captivity can impede breeding and uncovering the sex of rare species like the Eclectus parrot from New Guinea and the Moluccas.

Los Angeles Times New Guinea Moluccas Europe

Fear in Philly sparks contrasts in party nominations

John Hamilton, chairman of the Republican National Committee, says the Cleveland Republican nomination was unanimous, while the Democratic nomination in Philadelphia will be unanimous through fear, not patronage, reflecting differing party dynamics.

Philly Chicago Cleveland Philadelphia John Hamilton Republican National Committee

National Debt Near 35 Billion Dollars in 1936

The June 15 treasury report shows the U.S. national debt at 34.33 billion, a new high, with a deficit of 4.68 billion for the year and total New Deal spending reaching 8.49 billion by mid June. Washington notes debt would take 94 years to pay off at a million dollars daily, even without interest.

Washington, D. C United States Daniel W. Bell Treasury Roosevelt New Deal Washington D. C

Franklin Epitaph Attributed To Young Writer

The fragmentary epitaph found among Benjamin Franklin’s papers begins with the line about the body of a printer like an old book. It notes his birth date January 17, 1706 and ends with a cryptic signature fragment.

Franklin B. Franklin

Great Salt Lake Precedes Smaller Western Lakes

The article explains that Great Salt Lake in Utah remains one of the few large western lakes while others have vanished or shrunk due to crustal shifting. It notes the Caspian Sea was once connected to the Arctic Ocean and was later separated by the earth's upheaving and settling.

Great Salt Lake Utah United States Caspian Sea Arctic Ocean

War Correspondents Arch Erected on Townsend Estate

The War Correspondents Arch was erected by George Alfred Townsend in 1896 on his Gapland Maryland mountain estate. The inscription honors Army Correspondents and Artists of 1861 65 for cheering camps, inspiring readers, and encouraging war reporting.

George Alfred Townsend Gapland Maryland

Origin of Limerick Unknown

The origin of the fivelined nonsense verse known as a limerick remains obscured by obscurity with no clear historical source.

Armati Credited as Inventor of Spectacles

The tombstone of Salvino Armati who died in 1317 credits him with inventing spectacles.

Armati Salvino Armati

Col Knox Plays Energetic Role in Republican Campaign

Chicago publisher Col Frank Knox, tapped as Gov Alf Landon’s running mate, declares unwavering support and readiness to fulfill every assignment with vigor. He wires Landon saying he will campaign vigorously and pursue victory.

Jopeka Kan Landon Knox Kansas Alf M. Landon Col Frank Knox Chicago Frank Cleveland Col. Knox Gov. Landon

Bray resigns in protest at Tugwell waste in Amarillo

Ralph G. Bray quits as publicity director for the Rural Resettlement administration in Amarillo Texas. He condemns Rexford Tugwell and the dust bowl program as a carnival of blunders and wasted funds saying no tangible work occurred in four months.

Texas Tugwell Aid Amarillo Ralph G. Bray Rexford Guy Tugwell Academy of

Reed Defends Views Against Democratic Convention

Former Senator James A. Reed of Missouri blasts the Democratic national convention saying he will not attend. He argues the party risks bolshevism and fails to permit full administration views, calling the convention undemocratic and unrepresentative.

Jim Reed Kansas City James A. Reed Missouri

WIA Plans Street Upgrade in Manassa Colorado

The Works Progress Administration proposes paving thirteen miles of streets in Manassa Colorado at a cost of 14771 dollars to the federal government. Pha town has a population of 953.

Harry Hopkins Magic Manassa Colo WIA Pha

Nenana Ice Pool Lottery Sets Alaska Wakeup Call

Alaska’s Nenana Ice Pool lottery links a dollar bet to a clock stopped by breaking ice on the Tanana River. Contestants choose a date and hour to time the break with the goal of matching the clock stop. The winning stake goes to the ticket nearest the actual stop. top prizes exceed $60,000 in Fairbanks.

Alaska Nenana The Washington Star Tariana Yukon Fairbanks

Ancient Aztec cats said to be extinct breed revived

A breed of cats once linked to the ancient Aztec race is described as extinct but reports suggest revival or continued presence. The piece notes the cats were raised and kept by the Aztec civilization, highlighting historical breeding practices and cultural context.

New WPA PWA Programs Expand Job Eligibility July First

Washington advices say the new WPA and PWA programs will remove prior restrictions, making anyone out of work eligible for projects. Massachusetts officials note past limits forced many off relief and into ineligible status, with over 100 project applications seeking about 16 million dollars in grants and matching funds.

Washington WPA PWA Winthrop Roosevelt Andrew H. Peterson Massachusetts Mr. Peterson

W Reid Jr Leads Radio Class Boats At Pleasant Park

Nine boats sailed Saturday in the Radio Class races conducted by Pleasant Park Yacht Club. W Reid Jr led the fleet by a comfortable margin with the following results listed thereafter.

Pleasant Park Yacht Club W. Reid, Jr

Great Elm Is Regarded as Most Regal of Trees

The elm is praised as the most regal tree, with dignified calm and strong persistence. It stands tall and aloof yet lends shade to villages and cities, enduring harsh weather and poor soil while resisting winds and thriving in lowland open spaces.

New-Yorker

Oriental Winner But Loses On Four A Last Minute Foul

A Cottage Park Yacht Club regatta off Winthrop disqualified the undefeated Oriental after a late foul at the finish denied Sally a win. The Oriental led throughout but Bud Brooks’s Sally was forced to tack. judges honored the protest and disqualified the Savin Hill boat. The Marconi division saw Wins Karshick win Reina by 38 seconds over Honitno. Sally took another victory in the 15-footers while the International Star class saw Dalrymple's Dragon take first. The McDonald family topped the Coot class with Stepin Fetchit, 57 seconds ahead of Dragon. Oriental ejected from competition.

Manchester Cottage Park Yacht Club Winthrop Bud _ Brooks Brooks Savin Hill Oriental Marconi Karshick A. Valentine Cogan Geraldine Cottage Park John Magoon Bob Dalrymple Billy Montgomery Dalrymple McDonald Stepin Fetchit John Magoon, Jr Dragon Miles Reina Win Karshick Argreengeres Bonitno A. Valentine Coan Ye Miles Sally Ken Magoon Rae Géraldine William Cohan Pirate Joan Nat Barrows Os Taner Caldwell Stillman Tiger We Wincapaw Miles Crest Auriga Robert Dalrymple William Montgomery Tip Dallas Addison Stepin Fechit Martha MecDon

Hellion Wins Hustler Class at Winthrop Yacht Club

Norman Gray and crewman Bob Tewksbury drive Hellion to victory in the Winthrop Hustler class, finishing seven seconds ahead of George Floyd’s Huskie at the Winthrop Yacht Club regatta on Saturday.

Norman Gray Bob Tewksbury George Floyd Winthrop Winthrop Yacht Club Winthrop Hustlers Hellion Robert Tewksbury Huskie George Floyd Ho-Mae McKenna Broser Fred Goodwin Hooch Dan McKay Hopset Charles Pike Fred Smith Hester Thomas Ford If Hawk Keenan Bill Dave Wisely Halicore Paul Sweetey Mites Prancer Harry Burroughs Dancer R Keller Blitzen T. Hall

Bear Family Overview in Global Habitat

The bear family is widespread worldwide with land bears having hairy coats, five toes, and 42 teeth. They inhabit wooded regions and feed on fruit honey vegetables fish and occasionally small animals. When provoked they rear on hind legs and can crush foes in a tight embrace.

Definition of the Middle Ages in European history

The Middle Ages span from the fall of Rome in 476 to the shift to the modern era. Debates place its start at 1453 with Constantinople's fall or around 1450 with printing, the 15th century renaissance, Columbus's 1492 voyage, or the Reformation around 1517 1520.

Rome Constantinople America

Temple of Sacred Tooth at Kandy

The temple of the Sacred Tooth in Kandy Ceylon is said to house a tooth believed to belong to the Buddha.

Kandy Ceylon

Also Mentioned on This Page

For Winthrop Business Directory Gordon G. Fullerton, Inc Bales and Patnam Street Ocean Ocean Ave Motor Mart Terraplane Sales & Service Garatoga Bt Arthur F. Verney Ford Sales and Service Woodside Ave Ove Mary Elisabeth Zetos Ocean 18 River Road Ocean Chelsea Tire & Cycle CO Chelsea Boat Builders J. A. Phalen Ebbing Chester Ave Pel. Ocean Chiropodists Cecile Freedman Betty’s Shirley Océan DR. A Winthrop St Coal and Ice Dealers Frank L. Cronin Coal Coxe, Fuel and Range Oil R. R. Ave. Revere E. B Revere Ice & Fuel CO Arthur H. Curtis Lea, Fuel, Mason Supplies Williams Brothers Contractors C. A. Nevers Wadsworth Buildingy W. F. Stover Kodaks Edison Ida Lampethrop Beach Ocean Abbott L. Deroo Electric & Radio Shop Bartlett Road Elliott Fish Market Somerset Ave Ramsey Mass Winthrop Pepperell M. J. Kelly Tele East Boston Frederick A. Magrath Tel Funeral Home Meridian Street East John F. O'Maley Atlantic St. Ocean Charles A. Rollins East Boston Ea As D. Groman Winthrop Hardware Perce Jewelers Howe Mayflower Green St. Revere Texaco Valor New Texaco Chelsea Tire & Cycle Chelsea Sq. Che Nis Dave Frank Cron Sears London St. BB Charles Hennessey Shirley St Wee Ly Pauline A. Gosan Prank Bell Hull Meridian Jaydee’s Shirley St. Ocean Woods Bros Burrill Terrace Oce Piscopo Liquor Store Winth Peedy Barnes Ave Orient Heights F. E. Whitman Lumber Masons Hugh W. Roberts United Bedding CO Meridian St HH. N. Bangs & Sons Furniture Plano Madison Ave Winthrop Storage John Henry Fremont St YE Square Cafe Chelsea St E. Boston Cottage Hill Oil ,Co Fred H. Wilcke Curtis Oil Co Henry E. Keough CO Pauline St OcDean Abbott L. Derco Electric & Radio Breed Square Bennington George and Ben Magee Main Street Pete Howatt Colonial Gas & Oil Kenney Kelly Springfield Tires Willard Batteries Jenney Gas and Mobile Oils Lindsey Socony Beach Revere St Fred J. Leary Magee’s Corner Dick Quirk Saratoga St Winthrop Bridge LANG Jefferson Revere Theatres Man Hunt Man Hunter Weiner Somerset Avenue Dedham A. B. Tabor Taylor Atr Lady's White Rotary Washington Avenue State Department of Public Works Suffolk County Indiana Pewwow G. Scigliano Tammany R. McNamara WIR KFPD A. Landry WNAC E. Harrigan WIXER C. Ford WEE SI K. Murcahy WEAN Skehan Mé Kou WBZ Cronin-and- Perrault WMEX L. Scigliano D. ME WLW C. Lyons Plummer Avenue Wheeler Wilson Eiher Beal Street Tewksbury Sally Shirley Brooks Colummn Speedy Mackintosh Bros Nipper Leslie Rawding Peggy Almon KE. Whittemore Oriental Hosea White the Bear
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