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Newspaper

Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1939

Page

4

Local political currents stir in Ward 2 council race

Ten years ago Charles F Hurley a multifaceted public figure eyed a mayoral bid if Mayor Quinn did not run. Ward 2 sees a heated contest as Councillor Danny Murphy seeks reelection while Thomas Dillon campaigns on fences and public welfare leadership. A note on community figures and a recent gathering at Rev Lowrys residence summarizes local ties and upcoming events.

Quinn C. F Danny Murphy Thos. P Andy) Dillon Andy Board of Public Welfare John W. Lyons W. &A .Eeeeksegga Lowry

Twenty Five Years Ago Political Candidates and Local Notes

Aldermen Gaffney Reed Mullen McAvoy Councilman Whalen ex Councillor W J Ahearn Charles Chapman and Rep Lynch named House candidates in the 1st district Rep Burke not seeking another term Others expected include Jim Donovan Jas H Murphy Alderman Danehy Ed Murphy John T Bergin John Clancy John Driscoll John T Lynch Bernard F Brogan In 8th district Reps Conroy Glynn Curley bid again with opponents John P Good John A Kelleher Wm J Lynch John McCarthy Hugh Conley James Brennan Michael J Killeen Sen John P Brennan vs Peter J Nelligan Eugene M Flanagen sips cigars Its a boy sixth in family City Solicitor Jas F Aylward resting Bob Fowler former Marathoner named Superintendent of Playgrounds Manchester NH Station 2 Patrol Wagon Driver Dennis Sullivan to Milbrook NH for two weeks with family John Hickey Cambridge A Post Office chief clerk to Gilman ton NH to relax Joining next Wednesday with Whiting Callahan of Cambridge office Wm Fallon decorator actor and St Marys A member rescued a woman from drowning at Nantasket Beach Miss Julia Brady Fred and Henry Haverty of Inman Street Now at Mollers

Gaffney Reed Mullen McAvoy Whalen W. J. Ahearn Charles Chapman Rep Lynch Burke Johnnie Lynch Sandy Mahoney Glennon Harrington Jim Donovan Jas H. Murphy Danehy Ed Murphy John T. Bergin John Clancy John Driscoll John T. Lynch Bernard F. Brogan Messrs Murphy Conroy Glynn Curley John P. Good John A. Kelleher Wm. J. Lynch John McCarthy Hugh Conley James Brennan Michael J. Killeen John P. Brennan Peter J. Nelligan Eugene M. Flanagen Jas. F. Aylward Bob Fowler Manchester N. H Dennis Sullivan Milbrook John Hickey Cambridge Gilmanton Nhs Whiting and Callahan Wm. Fallon

Italy of America to Attend National Convention in San Francisco

Ghadaele Massachusetts will represent Italy of America at the National Convention of the Order in San Francisco on Saturday, September 9.

Italy

Mary Dunn Dies at Home in Central Sq Community

Mrs. Mary Dunn of 19 Channing Street died yesterday morning after a long residence in the Central Sq section. She is survived by two daughters Mrs. David Jones and Mrs. Margaret Freischner and two sons John and Arthur. The obituary notes she was a kindly mother.

Mary Dunn Channing Street Central Sq David Jones Margaret Freischner John Arthur Dunn

Gas Station Battle Continues as Neighbors Oppose Permit

The board hears objections from Oxford Courts and other neighbors to a proposed gas and filling station on Mt Auburn Street. Opponents cite safety and traffic concerns while supporters push for the permit, with Msgr Hickey and local residents voicing worries and Daly seeking authorization to promote the sale.

Atty Robert R. Dickie Oxford Courts Dickie Sears-Roebuck Co Pres Harry Gilbert Oxford Corporation Ruth Goepper A. N. Makechnie Upland &C Atty. Geo. McLaughlin Bernard E. McDermott McDermott Clyde E. Grant Oxford Courts Apt. Mgr Daly Attys Augustine F. Hickey St. Paul's Church Michael J. Haley Mt. Auburn Street Putnam 5 Margaret Slater Banks St Ellen T. Quinn T. J. Daly Avenue

Mayor Lyons Stands Firm Against Public Employee Raises

Status Quo notes that during an executive session Mayor Lyons and trustees refused to grant raises, arguing it helps keep the tax rate down. The piece praises his stance as a constructive economic policy and moral courage amid pressure from supporters and critics.

Lyons

Y M C A Notes Camp Massapoag Activities Ending Season

The Y M C A at Massapoag near Duon reports a bustling end to the nineteenth camp season. A camp circus last Saturday drew many Cambridge visitors with tents 1 D and E winning first prize under Al Hamilton, Leon Flanders, and Harold Nickerson. Second prize went to tent 14 led by Francis Regan. Rowe Nevin’s tent 6 earned the top midway earnings, while Robert Plunkett’s tent 13 claimed second place money. Two harbor sails are planned for next week by Y groups led by Robert Harris Clarence Duffett Miss Mabel Noble and Miss Charlotte.

Duonstable Cambridge al Hamilton Leon Flanders Harold Nickerson Francis Regan Rowe Nevin Tent Robert Plunkett Robert Harris Clarence Duffett Mabel Noble Charlotte

MORTGAGED REAL ESTATE SALE NOTICE IN CAMBRIDGE

Public auction announced for a mortgage foreclosure on a Cambridge property in Middlesex County. The deal includes land and buildings on Grosier Road with fee details, fixtures, and Water lien conditions. The sale is set for September 11, 1930 at 10:00 AM, at the premises, with five hundred dollars required as a cash down payment. The Home Owners Loan Corporation is the foreclosing holder.

M. Laura, Webster Cambridge Iddiceex Massachusetts Middlesex Comittarenorth Middlesex County Grosier Road Hawthorne Avenue Humphrey and Court Land Registration Office Biddlegen County Arate Land Court South Registry Nner

What Do You Hear Continued from Page 1

A collage of local figures and weekend travel, including Capt. Douglas cited as skip per Division 2 and Maurice Corkery at Hampton Beach. Maurice in a bathing suit draws attention at Central Square while John F. Toomey and Mrs Toomey cruise Cape Cod Canal.

Saas Douglas Central Square Central Sq Maurice Corkery Hampton Beach Maurice Oak Bluffs Nantucket Frank Dodge Mer Bounke’s Card and Paper Norfolk St York Beach Jim Gearin Crystal Cafe N. Y. Fair Chicago Hooker Sanbornton N. H Eddie Smith N. E Julia O'Keefe New Hampshire Woods Harry McCaffrey

Trust estate notice for John McCarthy will Cambridge

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex county issues notice to all interested in the will of John McCarthy late of Cambridge deceased for Agnes McCarthy and John V. McCarthy. The trustee has presented for allowance his first account and objections must be filed in writing with the Cambridge Court before the return day, September 14, 1891. John C. Legent Esquire First Judge. Loring Pl Jordan Register. Aug. 20 Sept. 2-9.

Middlesex John McCarthy Cambridge Agnes McCarthy John V. McCarthy Loring Jordan Cari Bo Merrill Wentworth Grafton New Hampshire State of New Hampshire Edith M. Merrill Entworth John €. Gat Loring P- Jordan

Cambridge Board of Appeal hearing on 639 Massachusetts Ave case

The Board of Appeal will hold a public hearing Friday at 0 PM on the written petition of Batelly G Bornstein Trustee regarding 639 Massachusetts Avenue to permit a wholesale laundry. The property in District R-1 has been used for business since before zoning enactment.

Board of Appeal Batelly G Bornstein Eolor Massachusetts Avenue i Tmstriet R-1 Louise M. Kelly

Cambridge Board of Appeal Hearing on 060 Massachusetts Ave

The City of Cambridge Board of Appeal will hold a public hearing on Friday at City Hall Room 23 to consider The 8. & 1. Co. petition to permit erection of a first class building on 060 Massachusetts Avenue within District B-1 for 100 feet and extending 40 feet into District B-1. Louise M. Kelly, Secretary. Aug 26.

Board of Appeal City Hall Massachusetts Avenue Bisspees Delght Louise M. Kelly

Notice of permit petition for 280 Harvard Street sign

The Board will hear on Friday September 8 at 4 00 P M in room 24 City Hall the petition of Marion F Otis to permit erection of a sign on premises at 280 Harvard Street The notice is signed by Louise M Kelly Secretary of the board and references Cambridge Massachusetts notices and proceedings.

Board of Appeal Koon 24 City Hall Marion F. Otis Harvard Street Co Oe Distebae EP

Board of Appeal Meeting On Barbara Somers Petition

The Board of Appeal meets Friday September 8 1938 at 4 PM in Room 3s City Hall on Barbara Somers written petition for ag it artimne to premises 200 Elim Street to permit alterations to the existing building for automobile storage and for automobile repair shop District B 2. Louise Merely Secretary August 26.

Board of Appeal City Hall Barbara Somers No For Ag Itartimne Elim Street Co Louise Mereley Sreretarr

City Permit Sought for Thirteen-Story Apartment Hotel

On Friday September 4 at 4 00 PM in room 2 cit hall the written petition of Arthur T Row et al seeks to permit erection of a first class apartment hotel on 9 Prescott Street. The tower would be thirteen stories not exceeding 125 feet with business to be conducted on the premises. Property in district R 2. Louise M Relly secretary August 36

Board of Appeal Cit Ball Arthur T. Row Prescott Street Louise M. Relly

Mortgagee's Sale of Real Estate Notice

Mortgagee sale of Cambridge property executed by John J. Foley and Gertrude L. Cleyne tenants by the entirety. Auction set for Saturday at 60 o'clock A M with parcel description and right of Harrison and Columbus Avenues. Public notice indicates court validated subdivision plan and inclusion of fixtures and appurtenances. Also references a tax or certificate and sale terms with a seventy five dollar bid requirement. Java cited as the most densely populated land mass.

John J. Foley Gertrude L. Cleyne Cambridge Middlesex County Manachuantts Mies County of Middlesex Commonwealth of Masachusetts Columbus Avenue Harrison Avenue Colombus Avenue Kimball Street Isime Pams Palo William Z. O'Neill Zune Stree Massachome

Board approves petition for extra apartment at 84 Clay Street

On Friday September 2028 at 4 00 PM in City Hall the Board considers a written petition by Elacar Bowdoin for permission to add an apartment to the existing two family frame dwelling at 84 Clay Street in District B 3. Louise M Relly Ang 25.

Nob Sa Board of Appeal Hoon 23 City Hall Elacar Bowdoin Io Clay Street Louise M. Relly

Permit Hearing For 882 Cambridge Street Garage Plan

On Friday September 192 at 4 00 PM in Room 35 City Hall the written petit ton of Philomena Rogera relates to premises 882 Cambridge Street and to permit construction of a garage for four cars. The property is situated in District B 1. Louise M. Keldy secretary.

Board of Appeal City Hall Philomena Rogera Cambridge Street Louise M. Keldy

Cambridge Sealed Bids Sought for Sanatorium Renovations

The City of Cambridge invites sealed bids for multiple sections including Recotgenteraphle Equipment Metal Furniture Wood Furniture Mattresses and Pillows Radio Equipment for Cambridge Sanatorium Concord Avenue Cambridge MA. Bids due 2 PM EDT September 6 1980 with plans and specs at Cambridge Buildings Office and J Williams Beal Architects 183 Devonshire Street Boston. Nonbidder purchases may obtain sets for 100 with conditions on bid bonds and wage requirements.

Cambridge Concord Avenue Massachusetts Mazsachusetts Efe John J. Lee J. Williams Beal Ionn Devonshire Street Boston Rei

Foreclosure Sale of Cambridge Mortgage on Harwood Street Property

Public auction announced for a Cambridge parcel at 23 Harwood Street to satisfy a mortgage held by Charles E. Gordon et al. The 12,442 square foot property includes fixtures and is subject to prior liens and restrictions. Terms require 500 dollars cash at sale with balance due on deed within 15 days. Attorney Stearns & Stearns advertises August 26 and September 20 notices.

Cambridge Harweed Street Harvird Street Harvard Street Onter Whittemore If Bowker Central Trust Company Central ‘Trust Oae G. Dutten Charles E. Gordon Aseignee

Land Court Notice in Cambridge Massachusetts

Public notice from the Land Court in Boston to Cambridge, Harvard Trust Company, Cambridge Savings Bank and others. It warns residents to file objections to a petition by September. failure to appear will mean the petition is confessed and a decree may be issued. Names include Frances D. Galie, Elizabeth Wither, Mary T. Begun, Cambridge Savings Bank, William Vaughan, and J. Cook attorney. August 20 and September 2, 9 notices listed.

Cambridge County of Middlesex Commonwealth Harvard Trust Company Cock Horse Inn, Inc Cambrid Savings Bank Penn Ana Mary Dobe Eaania Elieabesk Whitley Failian E Suffolk Frances D Elizabeth Me Heten Flagg Mary T Beegin William W. Vaughan Cambridge Savings Bank Recorder Boston Court Hotel John EL. Fenton Esquire Todge Sealy

Probate Court notice of will filing for Cari Merrill

In Middlesex Probate Court a petition seeks to file and record the will of Cari Bo Merrill late of Wentworth New Hampshire. Edith Merrill of Wentworth asks to be executrix without bond and asks interested parties to object in writing by September 25, 1960 in Cambridge.

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