Unemployment Funds Decline Prompt Cambridge Relief Cutbacks
The Cambridge Unemployment Relief Committee faces near cessation of operations despite gifts from Cambridge industries and Harvard University staff plus city workers and residents. As of April 27, 1932 receipts reach 113,726.93 with expenditures totaling 87,108.23 for equipment and trucking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Industries
Harvard University
Cambridge
Cambridge Unem
Ployment Relief Committee
FRG
Costume Ball and Bridge Whist Highlight Women’s Club Event
The Women's Democratic and Independent Club hosted a costume ball and bridge whist at the Continental Hotel last Monday night. About 50 couples joined a Mardi Gras scene with 75 whist tables, prizes for top costumes, and a lively orchestra led by Harold Donehy. Ex Councillor Dalaney and Election Commissioner Leahy judged entries, awarding the most beautiful costume to E H Nordling and Lea Roche as “The French Doll.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Democratic and Independent Club
Continental
Helena de Coste
M. Louise Murray
William Hogan
M. Marchant
Margaret Cahill
Helen M. Russell
Missus
Harold Donehy
P. J. Delaney
D. P. Leahy
Pres. T.F. Murphy
E. H. Nordling
Lea Roche
Cos
May Proclamation for Cambridge Spring Clean-Up Week
Cambridge proclaims May 1 1932 as Annual Spring Clean-Up Week urging city departments including School Street Police to cooperate with the Board of Health. Residents should place rubbish in proper containers for city collection and disposal, with publicity from newspapers and moving picture houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Board of Health
Richard M. Russell
Dennis Dana Twits Mayor
A reader letter complains about city speed and regulation, noting concerns over slowing pace and the pace of news, with a hint of continued discussion on Page 8. The writer claims to observe town affairs and expresses worry about rapid changes in the community.
Gossipy notes from The Sentinel about elections and local politics
The Sentinel’s gossip hints at upcoming elections and office seekers. It mentions School Committeeman John D. Lynch delaying Congress, a group of local scribes planning an outing, Colonial Beverages supplying soft drinks, and a City Council meeting next Tuesday. Rumors of J Henry Smith speaking, stalled demolition of the post office site, budget clashes in the School Committee, and M E Fitzgerald’s illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Beverages
Local figure bears likeness to national presidential possibility
Within our boundaries a leading citizen resembles a national figure listed as a likely presidential possibility. The piece notes Secretary Jerry Downey of the Industrial Association and compares him to Speaker John N Garner. An incident at a local barbershop involving Police Lieutenant Joe Shannon is mentioned as part of the week’s oddities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Downey
John N Garner
Congress
Joe Shannon
Bancroft Addresses Indiana Association on Economic Downturn
James R. Bancroft, president of the American Institute of Finance, spoke to a large Indiana association meeting. He warned credit destruction drives the current low mood, urged government restraint, and discussed rising municipal costs, currency inflation, and the need to reduce war debts while noting limited discussion on prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Cole
Hosineas
James R. Bancroft
American Institute of Finance
Bancroft
United States
Dilemma Over Council Action on Dr Downing Hospital Trustees Seat
City Council delays action on Dr Andrew F Downing appointment to the Municipal Hospital Trustees amid a vacancy and staff conflict. Trustees cannot confirm the appointment since the vacancy will not exist until Quinlan’s term ends. rules bar a staff member from serving as trustee. Downing may need to resign staff to accept a full-term trusteeship, or the situation may force structural changes at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Downing
Russell
Andrew F. Downing
Municipal Hospital
Quinlan
Downing
Manhattan Food Fair Returns Monday At Market
The Manhattan Market hosts a two week food fair starting Monday under Citrino Bros direction. Twenty five demonstrators will showcase pen and quality foods with daily attractions. Anyone buying between 9 and 11 AM on all days except Saturday can enter to win one of 25 food baskets of Manhattan delicacies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan Market
Cambridge
Allied
Citrino Bros
Manhattan
Henry’s Lunch Delights at 2 Brookline Street
Henry’s Lunch offers a varied menu with stews soups sandwiches and dinners prepared by chef Mike formerly of Kellen’s. The bright clean cozy lunchroom provides delicious meals at a low very affordable price and a dime price for strawberry shortcake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Brookline Street
Mike
Kellen's
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Cambridge Savings Bank
Harvard Square
Cambridgeport Savings Bank
East Cambridge Savings Bank
North Avenue Savings Bank
Cambridge Street
Massachusetts Ave
Herbert L. Rose
Gayety
D. and I
Leahy, Delaney and
Murphy
Boston
Brighton
Allston
Brookline
Waverley
Belmont
Somerville
Watertown
Arlington
Central Sq
Dennis Dana Twits
Tered
Harvard Trust
Letters of Credit
Harvard Trust Company
John D. Lynch
Good Old City Council
J. Henry Smith
M. E. Fitzgerald
Austin Deguglielmo Realty — Insurance
Cambridge Street University
Ireland
University
Travel CO
Mass
UNE
Frank Facey
Prospect Street
Ingram Diner
Kendall Sq
Chas. F. Hurley
Commonwealth Avenue
IND. Assn
Chevrolet
Hayward St
UNIV
Green St
New P. 0
Mass. Ave
Harvard Sq
Puritan Candy CO
John Quinlan
Ingram
John M. Dow
Post Office
Green Street
Sargent
Central Trust
Colonial Beurrane Co
Porter
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