Budget Slicing Sparks City Council Budget Session
The council debated cutting 10 percent from most departments except Health, Hospital and Welfare. Winslow urged exemptions and group action, but his motions failed. Library and temp help cuts drew strong opposition. Contested items included Cemetery, Employment, Appeal and Planning Boards as budget slashes proceeded amid sharp exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson
Winslow
J. J. Sullivan
Dept
Roche
Library Dept
M. Sullivan
Mahoney
Sennett
Pres. McNamare
Dee
Youth Commission
McNamara
Cemetery, Employment, Appeal Board
Planning Board
Seas
Mr. Roche
Mr. Sennett
Mr. Mahoney
Dozen Door Revealed in Basement Construction Talk
Board minutes show a motion to have Supt. of Buildings Terry attend the next meeting. Supt. Mahoney reported painting and other improvements finished at the Cambridge Field shelter.
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Bldgs
Terry
Mahoney
Cambridge Field Shelter
Rain Damps Cambridge Com mon Ceremony and Outdoor Events
Rain interrupted the Cambridge Common ceremony as Msgr. Hickey gave the invocation and Walter Martin Jr. read the Governor's Proclamation. General Dawes arrived on time and was welcomed by Mayor Lyons. The wreath ceremony proceeded as raindrops fell and the crowd dispersed, delaying events until 1940. The sun returned Thursday.
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Cambridge
Augustine F. Hickey
Walter Martin, Jr
Dawes
Lyons
Cambridge Varsity Club To Host First Annual Ball
The Cambridge High and Latim School forms the Varsity Club to boost athletics, support the varsity C team, and award a yearly scholarship to a top scholar athlete. Garrett Foley serves as Faculty Manager as the event Friday night at the Continental is praised by Mayor Lyons, the School Committee, Supt Fitzgerald, Headmaster, and alumni.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge High
Latim
Garrett D. Foley
Lyons
Supt. Fitzgerald
Cleveland
Vernon and Irene Castle story opens at Keith Memorial
The Keith Memorial Theatre debuted the story of Vernon and Irene Castle with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers as the dancing sweethearts. The film features songs like Moon Waiting for the Robert E. Lee Oh You Beautiful Doll and Darktown Strutters Ball. Reverend McCoy and John J Coughlin obituaries noted in local services.
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Fred Astaire
Ginger Rogers
Vernon
Irene Castle
Moon
Robert E. Lee
Festive Knights Elect Committee Heads for Event
Knights appoint G. K. Frank Stafford honorary chairman and S. W. Harold G. Jackson general chairman. Daniel P. Leahy lectures, John Good treasurer, Dr. George W. Draper in charge of hall and menu. Printing by Morris Harrington, publicity by Thomas P O Neil, ticket duties assigned amid a large volunteer roster. Speakers include Rev. Fr. Hugh F. Blunt and John E. Swift.
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G.K. Frank Stafford
S. W. Harold G. Jackson
Daniel P. Leahy
John Good
George W. Draper
Robert Martin
P.G.E
Morris
J. Harrington
Thomas P O'Neil
Peier McCabe
D.G.E
Tepe Sa
Timothy T. A. Danehy
Kiam Laird
Charles Jones
James Walsh
Daniel Lynch
Thomas Dowdell
Thomas Malloy
James F. Danehy
John Kelly
John Rigazzio
Roy Fitzmaurice
John White
William J. Buckley
Geo. Harrington
Hugh F. Blunt
John E. Swift
Warrold G. V
Dark Victory heads Metropolitan Theatre bill with new award buzz
The program features Dark Victory with Bette Davis as a popular social leader who falls for a brilliant young doctor as a mysterious illness strikes. The cast includes George Brent Humphrey Bogart Geraldine Fitzgerald Ronald Reagan Cora Witherspoon Henry Travers and Dorothy Peterson alongside the second feature Sudden Money with Evelyn Keyes and Charles Grapewin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bette del
George Brent
Humphrey Bogart
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Ronald Reagan
Cora Witherspoon
Henry Travers
Dorothy Peterson
Printing City Documents Proposals Cambridge
The Purchasing Department solicits proposals for printing Cambridge city documents. Proposals due May 15 at City Hall Room 11. A performance bond of 5000 dollars is required. the city reserves the right to reject all proposals.
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City Hall
Cambridge
Naid Aermerite
Iemane
William D. Hillis
City
Massacha
Probate Court Notice of Estate of Patrick J Morgan
Petition in Middlesex Probate Court seeks Mary E Morgan of Cambridge named administratrix widow without bond. Objections must be filed by May 9 1939 at 10 am in Cambridge. Witness John C Lerent First Judge. Registrar Loebing Jordan. April 15 1939, April 22 May 6.
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Middlesex
Patrick J. Morgan
Cambridge
Wid
Mary E. Morgan
John
C. Lerent
Eaid Court
Loebing P
Jordan
Regieter
Probate Court issues license to receive and sell estate
The Setts Probate Court in Middlesex issues a notice for Lillian S Whitman appointed administrator with the will annexed of the estate of David F Scranton of Roanoke Virginia. The court assigns May 9 198? as the return day for objections and requires written appearance in Cambridge. John C Gat Esquire First Judge signs the citation.
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Middlesex
David F. Scranton
Roanoke
Virnia
Enid
Lillian
Whitman
Hastings Court
Mesnoke
Virginia
Cambciige
John C. Gat
Esquire
Probate to Court in the estate of Margaret W Niven
The administratrix has filed an account for allowance and a petition for balance distribution in the estate of Margaret W Niven late of Cambridge. The court citations set a hearing on May 19 1938 at Cambridge before 10 am. John C Legent judge notes the record and clerk Orin F Jordan issued the docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret W. Niven
Cambridge
John C. Legent
Bourrygraph: An Old Word for a Letter Hurried
An old term bourrygraph once meant a hurried letter or note. The piece notes the word’s decline from use and its meaning as a quick written message. It reflects linguistic shifts in the historical record.
Cambridge Hearing for Simplex Wire Gasoline Garage License
City of Cambridge holds a license hearing before the License Commission in City Hall Room Be on Monday May 1 at 2 oclock for Simplex Wire and Cable Co to operate a first class garage and store gasoline in tanks at 24 Pilgrim Street Cambridge. Garage for three cars. By order of Board of License Commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simplex
Wire & Cable Co
Notice of Garage Permit Hearing in Cambridge
Notice is given that a hearing will be held before the Board of License Commissioners on May on a petition by Mary P Potter for a garage to store one truck at Jordan Place Cambridge. By order of the Board John E Binn Herman E GutheIm.
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Mary P. Potter
Jordan Place
Cambridge
Board of License Commiasionere
Belmont man sought as administrator of Margaret Fitzmaurice estate
In Middlesex County probate, David J. Fitzmaurice of Belmont is petitioned to be appointed administrator of the Margaret Fitzmaurice estate, without bond surety. Citations require appearance in Cambridge Probate Court by April 25, 1999. Register Loring P. Jordan notes the matter.
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Middlesex
Margaret Fitzmaurice
Cambridge
Aaid
David J. Fitmaurice
Belmont
Eaid
Sald Court
John C. Legent
Eequire
Loring P. Jordan
Register
Mortgagee's Sale of Cambridge Real Estate in Middlesex
Public auction set for May 16 at 2 PM to foreclose a mortgage on a Cambridge parcel described as Lot G on Plan No. 60 A, bounded by Churchill Avenue DeVries land and DeVries lines. Sale includes fixtures and appurtenances with taxes and liens to be paid. $250 cash at sale with balance due on transfer. Mortgagee Home Owners' Loan Corporation, James J. Brennan attorney.
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Albert DeCost
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
Middlesex South Registry District
The
Land Court
Forte
Cambridge
County of
Middlesex
Commonwealth of Masschusetts
Churchill Avenue
Tannery Street
John DeVries
Donald J. Reardon
Uetry
Ners Corporation
TGA
James J. Brennan
St. James Ave
Boston
Mass
Jose Foster
Mary Foster
Cambridge Trust Company
Middlesex South District
Middiestz
Somerville
Mary
Walte
W. A. Mason and Son
Ogk Circle
Peiriy
Brennan
William H. McMenimen
Mary A. EL. McMenrimen
Oak Circle
Oakland Street
Mortiare
Witt
M. Ware
Oakland
Wnane
Mortgagee's Sale of Real Estate in Cambridge
Public auction to foreclose a mortgage on a Cambridge parcel described as Oakland Street area with Oak Circle bounds. Bidder must pay $500 cash at sale. balance due within ten days after delivery of deed to Cambridge Trust Company as mortgagee.
Cambridge inheritance estate seeking administrator appointment
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex County lodge announces a petition in probate for Edward J Delaney of Cambridge to be appointed administrator of Mary A Delaney deceased. Interested parties may appear in court in Cambridge on May 1 1939 to file a written appearance. Judge John C Legen presides as first judge. Registration dated April 5 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Delsney
Cambridge
Edward J. Delaney
Sild
John C. Legent
Special administrator seeks allowances in Lubbe estate
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court Cambridge probate action seeks objections to the special administrator’s first account for the late August Lubbe. Interested parties must file a written appearance before 10 a.m. on May 2, 1000, in Cambridge. Register Jordan signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Lubbe
Cambridge
Tobn C. Lepwat
Insects Known to Science and Food in Our Country
About 750000 insect species are known to science. In this country the rest 19 percent of our food.
Cambridge alcohol license transfer notice for Charlie's Tap
Board of License Commissioners given under General Laws Chapter 123 that Charlie's Tap Inc Samuel C Wax manager holder of a license to sell all alcoholic beverages at 26 Green Street applies to transfer to 506 Mass Avenue Cambridge dining room and kitchen on first floor with cellar for storage building John E Quinn Timothy F Leahy Herman E Guutheim
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie's Tap, Inc
Samuel C. Wax
Green Street
Mass
Said
Cambridge
Storne Tre Eal
John E Qcinn
Timothy F. Leahy
Herman E. Guctheim
Board of License
Notice of License Commission Hearing
Notice to all persons that a bearing will be seconded before the License Commission in Room 2 City Hall on Monday afternoon May 8 1889 at 2 o clock. Hearing concerns total quantity not exceeding 2000 gallons restricted to water ground tanks. By order of Board of License Commission.
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City Hall
Omer
Mortgagee's Sale of Real Estate in Cambridge Massachusetts
Public auction planned for May 1 at 10:30 AM to sell a Cambridge Lot 8631 square feet with buildings. The Home Owners Loan Corporation, mortgagee, holds the note from Bedros Mura and assigns the sale, with fixtures and appliances included. Terms require $200 cash at par time, balance on terms. James Z. Brennan named as attorney.
Probate petition seeks will of Mary A Williams Cambridge
Commonwealth of Marsa Choughetts Probate Court Middlesex County notes that Helen Ward of Cambridge seeks probate of the instrument claimed as the last will of Mary A Williams, decedent. The court sets appearance for May 12 1930 at 10 am in Cambridge for probate and appointment of administrators with the will annexed.
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Tremont Cafe
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Cambridge ST
Geo
Dinky) Williams
John G. Haverty CO
Mgr
Henry Haverty
Joe Santoro
Prospect ST
Mass. Ave
Arlington
T. Ww
Camnift, Migr
Constable City of Cambridge
Cambridge Mass
John C. Burns
Morfolk
Walter L. Reed
Hampshire St
Windsor St
James J ._ Shea
Undertaker
Broadway
Joseph J. Kelley & Son Funeral Home
WYETH
John J. Donovan
Thomas H. O'Hara
Pearl Sit
Concord Av
Tel. KiRkland
Keith Memorial Theatre
Central Sq. District
Robert J. McCoy
Robert (Bibber) McCoy
Blessed Sacrament Church
St. Mary's Church
John J. Coughlin
J. J. Coughlin
Rep. Neville
Dennis J. Neville
Navy Yard
David J. Nelligan
Arrison Ees
John J. Donahue & Son
Undertakers
Belmont Spring Water Co
Tel
Winter ST. Belmont
Metropolitan, Theatre
Commonwealth OF Massachusettss
Frobate Court
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Itese
Rinso
Lever Brothers Company
Ruice
City OF
Massachusetts
John E. E. Uinn
Herman E Gutheim
Probate
BE. Witford Phippen
Commonwealth OF
Prebete Court
Michesex
Board OF License Commissioners
Mascachosrta
Bedros Mura
Camee
Diesex County
Marachuserty
Middlesex South
A. Ajeniinn
Hampshire Street
Columbia Street
Premiaca
Mersement & Pertice
Home Owners Loan Corporation Mortgagee
James Z. Brennan
State Counnel
Mara
Merch
Commonwealth OF Marsachougetts
Mary A. Williams
Helen Ward
Conott
Eatale
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