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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1925
Page
4
The Winthrop Review a town newspaper published every Saturday began in January 1919 and entered as second class at the Boston post office March 18 1919 under the act of March 3rd.
George H Russell is listed as editor and publisher and a member of the local Board of Trade in the Telephone Ocean 1147 directory entry.
The notice outlines that both old and new addresses are required for a change of address, with one week’s notice. It states that news matter and advertisements must reach by Wednesday afternoon to run the same week and that communications must include the sender’s name as a guarantee of good faith. It welcomes Winthrop news and items of interest to Winthrop residents.
Old Timer voices support for a new hospital, arguing every town of Winthrop’s size needs one and urging residents to contribute. He cites funds, local reading, and lessons from past high bills, while praising Dan Honan and noting tax issues in Revere and political pressures on Mayor Walsh.
A candid chat mixes shipping strikes, deserting crews, and anti tariff debates. Old Timer notes labor unrest, fascist‑style organizing by ex servicemen, and a growing call for a larger hospital. Irony surfaces in jokes about tax lists and Ford’s rail imports. The tone blends concern, humor, and civic plea.
Frederick Freeman a prominent Boston businessman aged 71 died Friday at his home 15 Grover avenue Highlands section after a 10 week illness. Born in North End in 1854 he was descended from Edmund Freeman and Brig. Gen. Nathaniel Freeman. Funeral service Sunday at 2 PM conducted by Rev. I W Sneath of the First Congregational Church of Wollaston with interment in Winthrop Cemetery.
Mrs Pauline M Spindler mother of the late Mrs Oscar V Babcock died Friday at her daughter Mrs Geo D Sawyer 173 Shirley Street after a long illness. She lived in the Beach Section 25 years came from Roxbury and was 87. Survived by two daughters Mrs Minna Mitchel and Mrs Geo D Sawyer. Funeral from C R Bennison 147 Winthrop Street Sunday Aug 30 at 2 pm interment Forest Hills Cemetery. Services conducted by Rev Ralph M Harper St Johns Episcopal Church.
Sunday services at 10 45 A M and 7 30 P M. Sunday school for under 20 at 10 45 A M. Testimonial Meeting Wednesday 8 P M. Free reading room daily 2 to 5 P M except Sundays and holidays and before after Wednesday meeting.
The announcement lists the church at Buchanan and Bowden, with Rector Rapid M. Harper and Organist Eugene P. Whittier. Holy Communion at 8:00 A M and 10:45 A M sermon. The annual Home Coming Service and opening of the church school on Sunday Sept 18.
Temple Tiffereth Israel at Shirley Street Winthrop lists daily services at 7 a m with special Friday sunset services and Saturday 8 a m gatherings for worship and community prayer.
Rev. Martin E. Van deMark presides at Union Congregational Church Winthrop Beach with Sunday School depts at 9 30 Morning worship 10 45 sermon Intermediate classes 12 10 Men’s Class 12 10 Junior Endeavor 5 30 Senior Endeavor 6 15 and Evening worship 7 30 Sermon listed.
Point Shirley church invites all to Sunday school at 11 with classes for all and Sunday evening service at 730. The church operates as a community church and offers a welcoming atmosphere.
Mass times for St John the Evangelist Winthrop Street list 7 8 30 10 15 and 1 30 солн Children should attend 8 30 mass Sunday School follows Daily mass at 6 and 7 A M First Friday mass 5 30 and 7 30 Holy Hour 7 45 to 8 45 Beginning Sunday July 5 mass at Point Shirley Chapel at 8 15
Rev. William J. Day leads morning worship at 10 30 Bible school at 12 00 Christian Endeavor at 6 15 evening worship at 7 30 and a church prayer meeting Friday evening at 7 45.
Rev. Joseph Belcher, formerly of Winthrop, will fill the pulpit at the First Methodist Church on Sunday August 30. The morning service at 10 30 A M will feature a sermon by the visiting pastor in Metcalf Square.
The First Unitarian Church on Hermon Street announces Sunday worship at 10 45 A M with sermon and Sunday school at noon The Men s Bible Class led by Rev Leonard Cushman the organist Maude Paradis Lane and soloist Ethel Dyffryn The R W Savage Guild meets at 7 30 P M
A science service item notes a mountain rising about 8000 feet from the sea floor located between San Francisco and Honolulu. The discovery adds to knowledge of undersea geology and plate activity.
Massachusetts Coupons will assist residents in buying a modern gas range with participating merchants in Winthrop. Listed stores include Winthrop Creamery 184 Winthrop St Shirley Hardware 472 Shirley St W A Howe Drug 2 Revere St Kilburn C Brown 80 Jefferson St 214 Winthrop St Hubbard s Drug 45 Crest Ave W F Stover Drug 480 Shirley St Scott s Meat Shop 484 Shirley St Ida J Grover 481 Shirley St Clara J Paine 6 Jefferson St Joseph S Lang Druggist 135 Shirley St.
Mrs. John J. Kennedy of Cora Street enjoys a summer with her family at Monponsett while an advertisement touts the lasting power and excellent work of a can of DOM INANT.
Winthrop Chapter of the Fireman's Auxiliary met at the Center fire house on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Beatrice McNeil, social committee chair, promised many events for the next three months. Whist prizes went to Mesdames Gertude Bangs Anna Woods Gertude Lawrence Elizabeth Poor and Beatrice McNeil. A Gloucester convention on Sept 15 16 and 17 includes theatre party a 20 mile auto ride a fish dinner and a clambake for members. The next meeting is Sept 23.
Announcement in this week's Review lists a sale of land by the Playstead Land Trust fronting the golf course between Buchanan and Cross streets. The property will be restricted to one family houses to fit the golf club development near Winthrop's noted grounds. appointments via P. O. Box 21, Winthrop, Mass.
As the Jewish New Year approaches the post office urges customers to mail New Year cards at the correct rates. Unsealed cards require 1 cent postage, sealed cards 2 cents. Use ordinary sized envelopes to speed processing and help clerks.
The Winthrop Public Library Frost Library Building lists hours for adult and children's departments and notes a book deposit at H. E. Dupee's store, 28 Taft Avenue, Point Shirley. Deposit hours are Tuesday and Saturday evenings 7:30 to 8:30 and Thursday 4 to 5:30.
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