Cambridge civic notes and local honors scroll in July
A Cambridge City Council session will soon select jurors. Local figures like Pat Carroll and Dr John A. Redmond are mentioned amid engagements and promotions. A July update celebrates Mary Deegan Deegan's engagement to Pvt S Freemean Flint, birth of Sheila Galvin, and Harvey Kennedy’s recovery, with draft and Civil Defense activities and a city hall elevator return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Carroll
Hunt's Corner
John A. Redmond
Co. O
Med. T. N. G
Camp Pickett
Mass. Ave
Dan Cupid
Jack O'Brien
Cambridge Lodge of Elks
Edw. H. Donovan
Lients
John M. Moriarty Sr
Cambridge High
Latin School
Pvt Flint
Hatene
Femer Kennedy
Deegan
Nahant
Harvard Sq
Wm. L. Galvin
Galvin
Julia O'Keefe
Richardson House
Boston
Russell
Lynch
Lyons
Sheila
Harry Kennedy
Carstein Coal Co
Camb
Central Sq
U. S. Army
Central Square Riot Ends With Tear Gas On Crowd
Police dispersed a milling crowd in Central Square early Thursday morning after arrests at a dance at the Elks Building. A fight allegedly over attention to a woman sparked the trouble. Soldiers and sailors were involved and tear gas bombs were used. Sergt. Dan Brennan led a 3 AM detail as officers increased patrols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Sq
Elks Bldg
Dan Brennan
A R P Points Revised Dimout Rules In Early Form
Chief Air Warden Dr Walter L Cronin announces stricter dimout regulations under consideration. Wardens may pull fire alarm boxes in case of fire and must report to the center after sounding the alarm. Dr William G Brousseau urges pharmacists to offer stores as emergency medical depots. A district five meeting on August 12 features Cronin speaking and moving pictures on London air raids and defense work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter L. Cronin
Daniel Needham
William G. Brousseau
Mabyl McCracken Recreating at North Bridge Home
Miss Mabyl McCracken, cheerful cashier at Drake's Lunch on Central Square, is spending the month at her North Bridge residence. Local dog racing chatter asks if a certain fellow is winning races at Raynham track, with a nod to H- asking for news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabyl McCracken
Drake
Central Sq
N. B
Mabyl
Raynham Track
Soldiers and Sailors Vote Initiative Formed
A Bipartisan Committee to Aid Soldiers and Sailors in Voting is formed led by Colonel Dana T. Gallup with notable members including John D. Crowley and Anthony O. Shalina. The group urges direct city outreach to ensure every service member can vote, even if Congress enacts the pending act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana T. Gallup
John D. Crowley
A. L. Sec
Anthony 0. Shalina
Cambridge Bar Association
Joseph €. Camara
American Legion
City Hall seeks service member cards from relatives
The city asks relatives of service members to fill out a veterans card. Provide name address branch of service bank induction date enlistment date and next of kin remarks and send to City Hall. It appears to honor James E. Harrington as clerk and military chronicler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. E. Harrington Hdayer
City Hall
Service Bank
Sonny Stansbury Joins Navy for Atlantic Sea Duty
George Sonny Stansbury a 1st Class Hospital Apprentice in the U S Navy Reserve from 55 Warland Street has been called for Atlantic duty after enlisting following Pearl Harbor He is a graduate of St Pauls School and Cambridge High and Latin He has a three year old son Buddy and his friends wish him well
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Sonny” Stansbury
Warland
U. S. Naval
Pearl Harbor
Buddy
Frog Pond
Ladder Co
Lafayette Sq
J. J. Dineen
Jay St
Sonny
St. Paul's School
Cambridge
Nelligan Funeral Home Promotes Dignity and Service
The David J. Nelligan Home in Greater Boston emphasizes dignity, decision, and dispatch in funeral service. Mrs. Nelligan, longtime partner of the late founder, now manages the establishment at 2192 Mass. Ave., KTR, 8205-1058, upholding the renowned Nelligan Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David J. Nelligan
Boston
Nelligan
Mass. Ave
Ktr
Inspector O'Brien and Sergt Cooper Enter Coast Guard
Inspector Dennie O'Brien a veteran police official and father of seven has joined the Coast Guard as a chief petty officer. Sergt Stewart F Cooper, noted local officer, has entered the Coast Guard reinforcing the service with a respected veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennie O'Brien
Police
Coast Guard
C.P.O
Hitler
Sergt
Stewart F. Cooper
Plan E and Public Spirit in City Oversight
Ahern replaces Paul Frank as field secretary for the Taxpayers Association in Stoughton. The piece argues citizen groups can aid municipal study and cooperation with public officers, though bureaucracy resists such input. The column notes the friction between citizen societies and officials over city improvement efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taxpayers Ass
Stoughton Bell
C. Philip Ahern
Mr. Ahern
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John J. McGillicuddy
The
Sentinel
Gosspel
Cambridge Civilian Defense Committee
Mabel M. Brown
Board 46
John W. Wood
Grace E. Herlihy
Board 48
Edward F. MecClennen
Hannah F. Nally
Board 45
Louis L. Green
G. H. Barrett
Fecha
Mary Wee Hee
David J
Dame
Tol. KiRkisnd
Lieut. Curtin
A.R.P
Fayette Street
J. Joseph Conway
Eve
Chas. F. Burley
Commonwealth Avenue
Pearl ST
Concord Ave
Tel. Kirk
Billiards
Pocket Billiards
Cambrid
Kresce
Cambridge Savings Bank
Harvard Square
Cambridgeport Savings Bank
Central Square
East Cambridge Savings Bank
Cambridge St
the Mutual Savings Banks
North Avenue Savings Bank
Inchy
Pleasant
Paul Frank
John H. Corcoran
Philip ¢. Ahern
Taxpayers
Stoughton Bell Pres
Mgr
Atkinson
Manhattan Market
Massachusetts Avenue
Trowbridge
MOR Meat
Turkeys
Bologna
Liquor Dept
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