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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1931
Page
1
The portrait frames James J. Conley as a sturdy, decisive, self made man with blunt speech and shrewd business sense. His blend of candor and humor, independence and practical wisdom, marks him as a resilient figure in public life.
Joseph F. OConnell declares candidacy for Ward 11 seat in upcoming primary on Tuesday October 13. He notes lifelong residence in Ward 11, familiarity with district needs, and asserts sufficient education and experience to serve effectively. He asks for voters' support.
A flurry of chatter over the mayoral race hints at a temporary “statement” from a tall former acting mayor. Paddy Delaney faces scrutiny after a red campaign sign drew comment, while Abner Wood supporters promise a surprise. Joe McElroy moves toward councillor-at-large with VFW backing. Jay O’Connor shifts from anti-Russellites to other plans. John Delaney, Ward 1 candidates and School Committee hopeful Jack Delaney enter the fray as council talks continue.
The Sentinel gossip column reports Councillor Sennott grilling Councilor Gibson after he cited a boat trip amid a drowning at Jerry's pit. Readers learn of Fire Chief Casey removal calls, patrolroom tensions, and other city notes including Jeremiah Coughlin’s election as international president of the Brotherhood of Telephone Workers and local water department chatter.
City Council meeting led to postponements on funding and site plans for a new fire house near Harvard Square. Debates over Boston El service cuts and street work continued as committees handle offers from Cambridge School of Drama and potential land sales.
The summer playground program reaches its peak as hundreds of children from Cambridge's nineteen supervised playgrounds join a Wednesday pageant titled The Communitys Repense at Russell Field. Supervisor Mahoney directs a pageant crew preparing costumes and props with Florence Harrington overseeing dramatics and Margaret Deastley coordinating handwork. The show will feature amplified speaking parts for the first time, replacing pure pantomime, with a band providing accompaniment. The event promises Cambridge’s traditional high standard for playground demonstrations.
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