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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1929
Page
2
Letter criticizes Winthrop's aging ambulance as uncomfortable and inadequate. The writer urges town authorities to replace it with a modern dedicated ambulance costing about 2500 dollars, arguing economy should not trump patient relief.
The American Legion carnival in Winthrop invites residents to attend all day July Fourth to support disabled veterans and financially needy comrades. The Legion emphasizes selfless service from World War I and urges citizens to contribute any amount to fund ongoing aid and government-supported benefits.
Dr. John Bauer argues in National Municipal Review that privately owned public utilities face a retrospective legal reversal. The recent O'Fallon decision by the Supreme Court undermines the Interstate Commerce Commission, eroding federal regulatory authority and reshaping oversight dynamics.
The author argues that if court decisions erode regulation, public ownership becomes likely. He cites Dr Bauer and conservative economists, noting utilities oppose both regulation and government ownership. The piece warns that monopolies require public supervision and that utilities may cause the very outcome they fear.
In Another Town plans are made for Westboro to dedicate its new town hall on July 15 with Governor Allen invited to participate. The piece notes Winthrop last built a town hall 75 years ago and questions whether such dedicatory ceremonies are now routine or economically unnecessary.
Governor Byrd cites a New York luncheon report detailing Virginia consolidating 100 bureaus into 14 departments with $800000 annual savings and $2000000 extra revenue without tax increases. A National Institute survey backed the reforms, delivering nearly a million dollars in annual taxpayer relief.
With tourists descending daily upon our community a problem worthy of thought arises. Civic beauty is practical and can be capitalized on to attract strangers. Winthrop should seize every opportunity to be beautiful and memorable by aligning with nature rather than ignoring it.
Editorial notes call for a pleasant carnival day while observing rapid demolition of the Methodist Episcopal Church and rising new edifice. It wonders how many townspeople own boats as open water tempts travel. Rose gardens look prettier this month and graduates seek jobs with advice on hard work. Vacations are in vogue with New England proposed as a top choice for a pleasant trip.
A chatty column previews garden trends with Perennial Gardens and Sweet William. It notes recent heavy rains saving gardens and discusses women’s roles, church practices, an Alaska highway plan, and visions of future housing and tech advances.
Readings were given by Miss Virginia Littleton and others as classmates presented a gift from the Class. A dainty collation was served and the gathering honored Mrs Littleton with warm memories and best wishes.
The Unitarian First Church of Winthrop lists services with Rev. C Oscar Ford D D ministering. At 10 30 A M a sermon titled The Christian Heritage will be preached and at 7 30 P M a sermon by the pastor on The Power Of A New Life.
At St John s Episcopal Church Bowdoin and Buchanan Sts Rector Ralph M Harper and Eugene P Whittier present a Holy Communion at 8:00 a m and a Morning Service and sermon by the rector on How to Enjoy the Summer Vacation. Text The sky and not their minds they change who traverse the sea.
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