Local figures tied to plans and rumors in Cambridge notes
The Cambridge scene features Connie Shea watched by a Hollywood scout, John P. Driscoll of Harvard Street running as a Commer. candidate, Dan Finn and Dan O'Brien back from Cincinnati, and rumors of Drake's Popular Lunch ownership denied. City Hall updates include Lechmere Realty Co plans for a $50,000 public hall and possible movie theatre use while other locals discuss campaigns and plans.
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Chamber of Commerce
Connie Shea
John P. Driscoll
Harvard St
Commer
Cambridge
A. L
John Droney
Sam Pill
Mass. Ave
Hampton Beach
Dan Finn
Dan O’brien
Cincinnati
E. P.R
Drake
City Hall
Lou Keenan
Hough's Neck
Lechmere Realty Co
Cambridge St
Stn St
Atty
Abraham Zintz
John L. Wells
M. M
Obsequies for W. J. Shea at St Marys Church
Relatives and friends filled St Marys Church last Saturday for the obsequies of William J Shea of this city aged 56 who died Wednesday after a brief illness at City Hospital. Born here to Edward D and Elizabeth Shea he attended St Marys School and worked 31 years at Standard Action Co before joining WPA. Known as Bill he remained active in St Marys Parish events.
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St. Mary’s Church
Wm. J. Shea
T. Kim &J
City Hospital
Mr. Shea
Edw. D
Elizabeth (Whelan) Shea
St. Mary's School
Old Standard Action Co
W. P.A
Bill
St. Mary's Parish
Thrift and Defense Meeting Promotes Savings Bonds
Cambridge Defense Savings Committee met at City Hall with Director D. L. Doherty explaining defense bonds and stamps. He urged retailers to sell savings stamps like postage stamps and encouraged public rollout of the program.
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Cambridge Defense Savings Comm
City Hall
Thos. F. Gibson
Defense
D. L. Doherty
Assessors argue defense stamps could expand sales network
The assessor describes defense stamps and bonds as a finer investment, envisioning a vast growth of selling outlets. Stores would serve as selling agents and would need to purchase stamps.
THAT P R CATECHISM That P R catechism proposal for voter education
Public reaction to Councillor Hogan’s plan to form a five member committee to explain proportional representation to voters is growing. The editor argues education is better than short ballots and urges clear information about Plan E’s PR features and goals.
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Council
Hogan
Crystal
Chanler Johnson
Dean Landis
Geo
McLaughlin
Roche
Johnson
Landis
Messrs. McLaughlin
P. R
Election Commission
Thessentinel
P.R
Height of Ostrich
A full grown ostrich stands seven to eight feet high and weighs between 200 and 300 pounds.
Tuberculosis Quiz Sponsored by Cambridge Health Association
Answers to the true false quiz cover TB treatment rest climate germ transmission heredity tuberculin test X ray and home exposure. The Cambridge health group cites 53 TB deaths last year and notes early treatment improves cure chances.
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Cambridge Tuberculosis-Health Association
Cambridge
Fam
Judge R E Walcott Epistolary Pith Contends With Boston Burying Ground
A letter praises Rev Leslie Glenn and a committee that revived Boston’s Old Burying Ground with WPA help. It notes improvements to trees shrubs and stonework, mentions maples planted on Garden Street, a hedge against a garage’s lights, and laments fading police support and Cemetery Department interest.
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Leslie Glenn
Christ Church
Old Burying Ground
W.P.A
Boston
Copp’s Hill
Park Street Church
King’s Chapel
Boston Burying Grounds
Holmes
Central Square Theatre Hosts Aluminum Gift Pass Show
Director Arthur G. MacKenzie aims to exceed quota with a public gift drive on Cambridge’s City Hall lawn. The Central Square Theatre event drew 5 000 aluminum pieces as entrance fees for a morning kids program headlined by Hop-Along Cassidy and short films. Beverly Brown won a stove. Ed Hanlon received a kettle. others earned theatre passes for their metal donations.
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Arthur G. MacKenzie
Central Sq. Theatre
Mer. Maurice Corkery
Cassidy
Mer. Gorkery
Ass’t Mgr
John Dona
Hue
Beverly Brown
Prospect St
Whiting Bros
MacKenzie
Harold A. Ryan Leads Cambridge Salvation Army Appeal
George B. Rowell and W. Stanley Field chair the local committee for Cambridge's Salvation Army drive to raise 12000 dollars. Gen Harold A. Ryan notes early progress and urges pledges as costs of living rise and the poor struggle, even amid the depression.
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George B. Rowell
W. Stanley Field
Walter W. Field & Son
Salvation Army
Ch. Harold A. Ryan
Mt. Auburn St
Public Employees Forming a Co operative Protective Society
Cambridge city workers hold a third meeting in the City Council chamber to form a cooperative protective society. A special committee considers organizing the association to safeguard civil service ratings, with officers and committees to be elected.
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Cambridge
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Mary
Daniel F. O'Brien
Harvard
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Eliot
Daniel F. O’brien
Mass. Avenue
Kir
Jane
Cambridge Savings Bank
Harvard Square
Cambridgeport Savings Bank
East Cambridge Savings Bank
Cambridge Street
North Avenue Savings Bank
Chas. F. Burley
Commonwealth Avenue
Judge R. E. Walcott
Athe
Robert Walcott
Edn Hanlon
Kinnaird St
Donald Vokey
Elm St
Maurice Corkery
Arthur CG. MacKenzie
Harold Ryan
Massachusetts Avenue
Central Square
Lamb Forest
Manhattan
Mass
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