Library Trustees Favor WPA History Project for Cambridge
The Cambridge Library trustees urge Mayor Lyons to sponsor a WPA funded, up-to-date history of Cambridge. The plan includes renovating the main library basement, expanding non-fiction, displaying art and stories, and creating a neighborhood program for children led by staff members Helen Kelley and Anna Sexton. The city would acquire 1500 volumes for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Sullivan
Cambridge
Helen Kelley
Anna Sexton
Lyons
Restaurant Association Meeting Adopts Pro-Trade Platform
The Restaurant Association, led by president Shorey and with directors including J. P. Gaffney M. Divito Geo. McGrath Ralph Faniazis W. Gannilli M. Cadigan and Frank McTighe, pledged to keep the beverage trade respectable and lawful while promoting trade harmony and public confidence. Arthur McCarthy urged moderation and lawful, courteous service amid dry and wet tensions. H. J. Mahoney called for reducing drunkenness to avoid public nuisance and defend license business.
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Shorey
Arthur McCarthy
Yankee Beverage News
Cambridge
H. J. Mahoney
Cambridge Night on the Air Bridges to WNAC YANKEE Network
Cambridge Night on the Air becomes the 15th edition of Spreading New England's Fame on the WNAC Yankee Network. Mayor Lyons and Cambridge talents headline a half hour from Edward W Quinn Auditorium Rindge Technical School. Viewers are invited to submit talent letters to Loretta Galvin at 21 Brookline Avenue Boston.
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Cambridge
University City
New England
Lyons
Edward W. Quinn
Rindge Technical School
Loretta Galvin
Yankee
Brookline Avenue
Boston
Bridgeport
WNAC
Billy van
Bowes
Corcoran's Radio Gala Celebrates Store Opening and Anniversary
A week of gala radio programs begins Friday from 8.30 to 8.45 to mark the dual opening of the John H. Corcoran Co. department store in Central Square and the firm’s 59th anniversary since 1881. Corcoran's March of Progress dramatizes the career of John H. Corcoran Senior and the family's business rise.
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John H. Corcoran. Co
Central Sq
The
Concern
Trustees Seek Court Allowance Of Third Accounts
The trustees of the Madd estate petition the Court for approval of third accounts. Objections must be filed in Cambridge before ten on the forenoon of May 2. Witness John C. Leggat, Clerk of the Court, dated April 13.
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Madd
Seid Court
Cambridge
John C. Leggat
Esquire
Salt Court
Fort Lomae
Jordan
Reelster
Partition by sale ordered for Cambridge land estate
Petition in Middlesex Probate Court seeks private sale of undivided half of Cambridge land held in common by Evelina J. Robert and others. A commissioner will partition the property and oversee sale if not divisible, with net proceeds distributable. notice set for April 30. Judge John C. Leggatt signs the notice. Loring P. Jordan, Register.
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David E. Robert
East Cambridge Savings Bank of
Cambridge
Commonwealth
Evelina J. Robert
Ahe Hohds
Parente 7 Ag
Diana MacLeod
Middlesex
John C. Leggatt
John C. Leggatt. Esquire
Pirot
Probate notice of will for Annie B. Jowett
In Middlesex County probate court Priscilla P Jonett of Cambridge seeks appointment as executrix of Annie B. Jowett deceased with no bond. Interested parties must appear by May 2 at Cambridge before Judge Legeat. Witness: Loring P Jordan, Register, April 12, 2027.
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Annie B. Jowett
Cambridge
Eaid
Priscilla P Jonett
Mortgagee's Sale Of Real Estate In Cambridge
Public auction for foreclosure of a Cambridge property dated December 1 1802 will occur May 7 1940 at 11 o clock. The parcel lies along Harrison Avenue with Lot F and Lot J boundaries per subdivision plan on file. Purchaser pays 500 dollars cash at sale with balance due in ten days. Cambridge Trust Company mortgagee. Willard Pippen treasurer. April 1, 1940
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Ce Moririre
John A. Conningham
Alles Q. Cunningham
Cambridge Trust Company
Fouth
Middlesex County
Siaud
Cambridge
Harrison Avenue
Aaid Bowndarié
Land Registration Office
Oredia
South Registry
Free Cambridge course urges defense of capitalism and individual liberty
Cambridge hosts a free branch class by the Boston Extension of the Henry George School at Phillips Brooks House Harvard College. A ten session series argues capitalism supports U S growth and personal freedom while opposing European mal adjustments. Upshot: attendees gain tools to discuss economics and recruit others in a chain letter method.
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Cambridge
Boston
Henry George School
Phillips Brooks House
Harvard College
United States
Europe
Cambridge Sentinel
Emmanuel Alumni Rummage Sale at Institute Hall
The Alumni Association of Emmanuel will host a rummage sale at Institute Hall on Wednesday from 10 AM to 6 PM. Chairman Mrs. Wm. F. Kelley is aided by Mrs. Wm. Hogan Miss Catherine Connell and Miss Margaret Downey.
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Institute Hall
Ass’n of
Emmanuel
Wm. F. Kelley
Wm. Hogan
Catherine Connell
Margaret Downey
Cambridge Bar Association Annual Spring Dinner Meeting
The Cambridge Bar Association holds its annual Spring dinner and meeting at Hotel Continental on April 17 at 6 30 PM. Dr. David C. Dow Sr Medical Examiner for Middlesex County speaks on Experiences of a Medical Examiner, with Mr. John H. Corcoran as guest. The president and secretary report on the New York Regional Conference held April 6.
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Cambridge Bar Association
Hotel Continental
David C. Dow
Middlesex County
John H. Corcoran
Register of Deeds
New York
How Worcester Does It Leads Delegation Visit
Worcester officials and a visiting party led by Mayor Lyons studied local traffic management on Tuesday. The group included Michael T. Kellner, Timothy F. Leahy, Charles E. Mullanahan, Patrick McCarthy, John Grainger, Timothy Mahoney and representatives from the Kiwanis Rotary Lions Legion and Central Square Businessmen's Association.
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Lyons
Worcester
Mayor Lyons
Michael T. Kellner
Highway Safety Committee
William ©. Conway
Sec
Timothy F. Leahy
Charles E. Mallahan
Patrick McCarthy
John Grainger
City Electrician
Timothy €. O’hearn
Daniel J. Doyle
Registry of
Cambridge
George R
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England
Telephone Lb Telesrath
Ass'n
Yankee Network
WNAUC
Corcoran
Commonwealth OF Massachu
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Middlesex, Sa
Probate Court
Steve
Cambridge Gas Light Company
MASS
Trowbridge
Cambridge Ee Company
Willard Pippen
Florida Cafe
Cambridge ST
Sis
Rinso
Osorus
John J. Donahue & Son
Mrs
Helen Connors
Huron Ave
Foyerweather St
James . J. Shea
Undertaker
Prospect St
WYETH
F. Wyeth
Mass Ave
Kir
TE. Eliot
Windsor Auto Repair
David J. Nelligan
H. Blum
Harvard Loan CO
EMR
Rembalm Tel
Pearl ST
Cordaie
OF Financial
Harvard
Trust Company
Feders Roserve System
Kaufman’s Hardware
Keystone
Mass. Ave
Piccadilly Inn
Chauncy
Henry F. Farrow CO
GAS, Electric
Essex St
Iasi
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