Prominent locals feature civic ties and career moves
Well known Elks member Harry Kennedy was rushed to City Hospital after a sudden illness Saturday night. Gov. Hurley recounted an incident with Ex-Mayor Walter Wardwell at the Boston City Club, recalling Wardwell presenting diplomas to Russell School grads. Walter Hahn was chosen for May jury duty as he relocates his Central Sq. store, with Howard Parker and John Donahue set to replace him. Senator Blanchard pushes for higher councillor salaries, met with resistance as Arthur considers dropping the effort.
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Elks
Harry Kennedy
Carstein Coal Co
Gov. Hurley
Boston City Club
Walter C. Wardwell
Wardwell
Russell School
Charlie Hurley
Walter Hahn
Inman
Central Sqs
Baker
Lucky
Walter
Central Sq
Mgr
Howard M. Parker
Seecaana Aaithee
Central
John Donahue
Hyde Park
Criterion Theatre
Roxbury Crossing
Howard
Frank W. McManus
Senator Blanchard
Arthur
Marathon Memories From Cambridge and Beyond
The reminiscence recalls J Frank Facey and Harry Mahoney reviving Marathon memories with Father Scully’s Gym as a hub. It highlights Tim Ford, Gormley’s coaching, and Loyola College ties, noting old Cambridge Athletics and the Garden showings, with references to a 30 year arc and continuing vitality of Marathoners.
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Harry
Father Scully
Cambridge
B. C
Athens
Hopkinton
Back Bay
John Lordan
Timmy Ford
Tim
Aink Gormley
Frank
Jimsey
Luyola College
New Orleans
Geya
Police i
Frank Lear
Fiat
Cam Street
Tim Ford
Shire A. A
Garden
National Amateurs
Furnished Rooms in Finest Neighborhood for Rent
Hot and cold water to each room. In the finest neighborhood. Phone ELS 0428. Ask for Mrs. E Dergay.
O Neil Dinner Huge Success Honors Tom O Neil
More than 700 friends filled the Continental Hotel banquet hall to honor Supt. of Sewers Tom O Neil on his 25th anniversary as a department member and head. Election Commissioner Dan Leahy served as toastmaster in rare form. a fuller review will run later.
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Continental Hotel
Tom O'Neil
Tom
Dan Leahy
the Sentinel
Contested Gift Claim For Cambridge Highway Funds
Supt. Bill McMenimen asserts State Public Works Commr. Callahan agreed to a $100,000 gift for Cambridge highway construction from the gasoline tax fund. The plan aimed to cover resurfacing costs after removing El car tracks on Concord Huron Aberdeen avenues and Garden St. Callahan reportedly denied the gift in a later published notice.
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Bill McMenimen
the Sentinel Man
Wm. F. Callahan
Cambridge
McMenimen
Miami
Fla
Callahan
Concord
Huron
Aberdeen Avenues
Garden St
Calene
License Board Session Short on Norcia Addition
After a Monday hearing on Pasquale Norcia’s plan to add a two story concrete block lunch room at 131 Sherman Street no decision was rendered. Neighbors including Henry F. Owen and Raymond Carchin opposed citing disturbances. A separate permit for a 3rd class garage at 385 Washington Street was approved.
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License Board
Pasquale Norcia
Sherman Street
Edward F. Doran
Edward D. Sharkey
Henry F. Owen
Sherman St
Robert H. Owen
Ex Assistant D A Volpe Seeks Middlesex District Attorney Post
Former assistant district attorney Frank Volpe announces candidacy for Middlesex District Attorney. He positions himself as a tough reformer aiming to restore integrity and public trust in the office.
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Frank Volpe
Middlesex D. A
City Council Approves 1937 Budget In 60 Minute Session
The City Council passed the 1937 budget totaling 5 484 072 91 with unanimous approval. Water Department funding set at 433 825 39 marking a 350 366 84 reduction from 1936. Councillor Wyeth sought traffic officer instruction in Harvard Square, but Councillor Gibson opposed, noting officers perform duties efficiently despite staffing.
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Water Department
Wyeth
Harvard Square
Gibson
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Anevade
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Harry Mahoney
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Vara Scueee Co
Mass. Ave
Honey Bee Cafe
Hamilton Liquors
S. S. Pierce
Boylston Street
Trafic Lights
Harvard
U.S. Pat
UNION
Paca Mae
Power - Young- Ameche
Peter Loree
Helen Woop
Sun-Mon
Wal. Wea
George Bancroft
Hubert Tousn Ai Sothern
Dick Tracy
Joan Crawford
Wm. Powell
Mra
Cheney
Chas, F. Hurley
Commonwealth
O’neil
Drake
Mass
Council
PWC
Massachusetts Avenue
Central Square
Frankforts
Chee
Manhattan
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Federal Reserve System
Old Fulton
Cambridge “Mutual” Savings
Harvard Boeere
East Cambridge Cambridge
Bivert
North Avenue Savings Bank Tie
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