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Newspaper

Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1931

Page

4

Metropolitan Theatre Opens Seasonal Double Bill Feature

The Metropolitan presents Horace Heidt and his Californians on stage and Ruth Chatterton in The Magnificent Lie on screen, based on Laurels and the Lady. Cast includes Stuart Erwin, Sam Hardy, Francoise Rosay, Charles Boyer. The Met Grand Orchestra performs An Operatic Bouquet and Arthur Geissler conducts.

Metropolitan Horace Heidt America Ruth Chatterton Leonard Merrick Miss Chatterton New Orleans Stuart Erwin Sam Hardy Francoise Rosay Charles Boyer Metropolitan Grand Orchestra Arthur Geissler Arthur Martel

City politics mix and match in unwieldy Cambridge scene

May be President O'Connor and Councillor Delaney run rival campaigns while the City Council quarrels. The new Rindge School is coming in units not digits. Officials discuss stone, fuel, concerts, golf and staffing as local figures gossip about re election and impending tax rate.

O'Connor Delaney Rindge McMenimen Boston Richard M. Russell Cambridge Fresh Pond Joe McDonald Quinn License Commission Jim Bean Leahy Charlie Shea Peck Sears, Roebuck Company

Cambridge Mayor and Mahoney Row Over Library Trustees

Ed criticizes Mayor Russell for trying to appoint Mahoney to the Board of Library Trustees with seven votes, calling the City Solicitor's opinion illegal. He argues the charter requires eight affirmative votes and contests potential recall, praising patient citizen oversight while noting the mayor's tendency toward "Russell policy."

Wr. Mahoney Board of Library Trustees Mahoney Thomas F. Sullivan Board of Library Trustees

School Committee in bitter fight with city council

The writer accuses the School Committee of closely opposing Mayor Russell, aligning with the council in a harsh bid against sound city government. He likens Russell to Grover Cleveland and Hoover, noting distrust of politicians and urging voters to oppose those who deceive constituents.

Rindge Russell Grover Cleveland Pres. Hoover

Opening Week Presents Four Outstanding Pictures at Central Theatre

August lineup features Daddy Long Legs with Janet Gaynor and Warner Baxter, Never the Twain Shall Meet from Peter B Kyne, Transgression with Kay Francis Ricardo Cortez and Paul Cavanaugh, and I Take This Woman starring Gary Cooper and Carole Lombard in a city tale packed with action.

Janet Gaynor Warner Baxter Daddy Una Merkel Peter EB. Kyne South Seas Sterling Kay Francis Ricardo Cortez Paul Cavanaugh Gary Cooper Carole Lombard

Apples in the Diet Support Daily Nutritional Inclusion

The bureau of home economics of the United States Department of Agriculture recommends apples as a valuable diet addition. Both raw and cooked apples supply vitamins minerals fruit sugar and cellulose, with raw apples providing more vitamins.

Bureau of Home Economics United States Department of Agriculture

Births and Deaths Estimate by Prof East

Harvard University professor E M M East estimates about 150000 births and 10000 deaths daily worldwide based on countries with official census data though no exact global statistics exist.

E. MM. East Harvard University Professor East

Spider Visitors Clean Insect Pests in Homes

Spiders are carnivorous predators found where insects thrive and enter houses to hunt pests. They do not arise from dirt or heat but seek insect prey, helping reduce pests by consuming them inside buildings.

Vaudeville Acts and Screen Comedy Highlight Week

Dorothy Stone daughter of Fred Stone makes her vaudeville debut assisted by Charles Collins. Also appearing are Max Zidas Tom Currier Hum and Strum duo Otto Besser and others. The Reckless Hour with Dorothy Mackaill screens featuring Margaret Nichols. Supporting cast includes Conrad Nagel Joan Blondell and Walter Byron.

Dorothy Stone Fred Stone America Charles Collins Max Zidas Tom Currier Mat Dugan Joe Besser Dorothy Ellsworth Dorothy Wallace Harry Lang Richard MacAllese May Usher Comedienne

Keeping the Face Clean Labor Includes Lifting Dirt

A feature notes that maintaining facial cleanliness involves about a pound of dirt removed per person each year, illustrating daily hygiene work. The piece from Woman's Home Companion emphasizes the effort behind clean faces.

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