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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1936
Page
4
The piece urges careful planning before buying a car, favors good used cars over new ones, and promotes Thibault Bros. Motor Mart as a trustworthy Oldsmobile dealer with a money back guarantee. It stresses honest dealers, matching finances to needs, and avoiding high payments or rapid depreciation.
An organizing meeting for Democratic candidate J Russell Howard for the Third district was held at Charles Bush’s home with over one hundred attendees. Campaign treasurer James Hunter spoke as Howard pledged support for a proposed $25 statewide tax rate to relieve homeowners.
Twenty five years ago the Ward Corby Baking Co plans a new 285 by 180 foot four story concrete building. John L. Thompson a local druggist died at 60 Austin street after tuberculosis. Cambridge Industrial Carnival set for October 9 to 14. Maj. Daniel J. Vaughan of 71 Walker street died at Cambridge Hospital. Ed Pigeon at Y M C A camp in Billerica. Dr. Geo Meinnes James Cox John J. McNamara trip to York Beach. Dr. Dan Madden hosted a sail party. Councilman Carruth to run for the House. Fred Dallinger leaving Republican State Committee. Davis to succeed. Alderman Black happiness at birth of a daughter. Leopold Bartel rumored shot by Reds. Wm. Taggard Piper died at Manz Homeopathic Hospital. he led Cambridge Trust Co and Avon Home for Children.
Cambridge Fire Chief Herman Gutheim told Kiwanians that the department has 193 firefighters, 10 stations, 9 pumps, one rescue vehicle, four ladder wagons, and an improved water system. He urged residents to locate fire boxes and to pull them in emergencies, not call the fire department, and to stay calm while awaiting help. Dr. M. Leo Cannon presided as Kiwanis president.
The State Board of Tax Appeals granted a $2,127.90 abatement to New York Life Insurance Co. owner of the Commander Hotel. It lowered the hotel’s assessed value by $51,900 from Cambridge board of assessors figures, despite opposition from local officials.
The article extols motor trucks as the future of US transport, arguing they surpass steam and rail in speed, economy, and direct source-to-destination delivery. It highlights the Brookline Tracking Co of Cambridge led by F. K. Lovell as a prominent example of dependable motor service.
Dr Herbert M Tabbot chief veterinarian notes errors in Boston papers quoting Dr Westey A Young from the Animal Rescue League about wood tick control. He states derris root powder is the substance mentioned and aids tick and flea reduction, correcting the record in Young's absence.
Boston readers offered an all day ocean cruise aboard the S S Romance departing Edison wharf at 10:00 A M for Provincetown. The trip includes a two hour stop in Provincetown with private cabins available, returning to Boston around 7 50 P M for two dollars. Gall Hubbard 6710 handles information.
The Westminster Abbey of Sweden, a Gothic 13th century mausoleum on Riddarholmen in Stockholm, houses Sweden’s kings and heroes. This historic site symbolizes royal memory in Swedish history.
The Johnson Sign Co. at 649 Mass Avenue Central Square Cambridge advertises sign painting as an art. It highlights design color and clarity, claims long tradition as the oldest Cambridge sign firm, and urges business readers to call Tro. 7550 for more information.
The Italian American Citizens Club of Cambridge and its Ladies Auxiliary plan their annual outing at Romonva Park Brockton with nearly 1000 attendees assured by advance sales. Committee led by Carm en A Russo organizes contests with prizes and hosts the annual married men versus single men baseball game.
Former Assistant City Solicitor Harold G. Jackson and Mrs. Jackson of 46 Lexington Avenue welcome a seven pound baby girl born August 13 at Wyman Howe Cambridge Hospital. Both mother and child are reported to be doing splendidly. Father expresses broad smiles.
Myles A. King son of Police Sergeant John R. King of Aberdeen Avenue has joined the U S Marines. A recent Rindge Technical School graduate active in youth groups, he enlisted in Boston and trains at Paris Island South Carolina. A China voyage on a U5 battleship is planned with educational courses during service.
John J. Tobin Sr. died at Holy Ghost Hospital Thursday after a lingering illness. A Newport native who moved to the city as a youth, he was a well known Elks member. Funeral services were held Monday at Daniel F. O'Brien Funeral Home followed by a solemn high mass at St Mary's Church.
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