Mayor returns housing plan to city council for study
The mayor sent the housing agreement back to Council for further review after a recent election. He backs an amendment extending Newtowne Court up to 2 million dollars and questions reducing 188 waits. Councilor Roche urged attendance by local housing authorities and federal agents at the next finance meeting. An extra $1000 was approved for the municipal garage, and Fireman Jas A Drinkwater received a pension.
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Newtowne Court
Roche
Jas. A. Drinkwater
Pill
Chamber of Commerce
Messrs
Winslow
Toomey
Tierney
Dee
Helen
Bill) Devereaux
Cambridge St
Cambridge Lodge of Elks
Hubbard Ave
Walden St
Cornelius Sheehan
John J. Tierméy
Fideral
Honest-eyed Harry Penniman and the bear claw tale
A portrait of Harry Penniman, veteran Election Board secretary, famed hunter. He returns from Maine with venison and a bear claw token after an encounter with a large bear. The piece questions the grandeur of his hunting exploits and playfully notes his public reputation.
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Harry Penniman
Orion
Harry
Maine
Fred Olssonin the Vein in Harvard Business Men Report
A reader comments on a Harvard Business Men meeting, noting comfort with an El fare increase. The letter argues more riders may use the El at ten cents, cites Mr. Kelly of the El, and mentions Harvard Square and a humorous public book about the El’s impact.
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Harvard
Mr. Kelly
The
Harvard Sq
City Politics And Civic Notes In Cambridge 1940 Backroom Rumors
Thursday marked Independence Thanksgiving in Cambridge. Reports cite two caucuses selecting a 1940 Park Board chairman with Scannell eyed for re election and Spencer rumored as challenger. Banquet plans bloom for defeated candidates as city life buzzes with bids, budgets, and local league gossip.
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Our Fair City
Park Board
Scannell
Spencer
Bob Holland
City Hall
Tom Maynard
Bob
Steve Holland
Boston Globe
City Hall Folkes
Johnny Yates
Blue and Gold Club
Why First Nat Stores Are Trade Magnets
The Sentinel urges buying at home and praises First National Stores in Cambridge as a strong holiday trade center. It notes about 50 nationwide stores in the city and highlights purity variety cleanliness and prices as reasons for their popularity for turkeys and holiday dinners.
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The
Sentinel
Cambridge
Postmaster Tague urges early mailing during Christmas season
Postmaster Tague appeals to the public to spread the peak mailing load over the holiday period by preparing parcels letters greeting cards and mailing early. The notice also advertises rooms for light housekeeping at 365 Green Street rear near Central 8Q with preference for business women or girls and mentions clean warm rooms.
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Green Street
Burlep Real Estate and Insurance at 276 Commonwealth Ave
Property records show Chas F Burlep operating real estate and mortgage services at 276 Commonwealth Avenue with emphasis on estate management and insurance offerings. The listing notes exclusive client services and a storefront presence in the local market.
Elks Memorial Service Sunday at Lodge Room
Cambridge Elks prepare a memorial service in their Lodge Room on Sunday with U. S. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. as speaker. The public is invited as Cambridge Elk observances are described as notable.
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Elks
U. S
Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr
Ralph N. Hamilton
Thomas J. McCaffrey
John M. Moriarty
Joh O'Brien
Samuel Be
William J. AL
Edward H. Donovan
John F. Carr
John IL Marshall, Jr
Daniel J. Doyle
Joseph W. Paul
Treas
John CG
Curtin Tyler
John J. Shanahan
John E. Callahan
Hallett
Hazel Hallett
Ruth Wenning
Cambridge Social Club backs Mayor Lyons despite tensions
Members of the Cambridge Social Club, a police group and their wives, express clear support for Mayor Lyons amid ongoing controversy. The cliquey circle frames the political clash as a matter of trust and leadership in the city.
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Cambridge Social Club
Lyons
Inauguration Date Dispute With Mayor Lyons
A letter to Mayor Lyons debates holding the next inauguration on New Year’s Day. It cites state law requiring public offices closed on state holidays and city law requiring a January inauguration. Cites 1928 precedent where officials were sworn in on the first Monday. The writer asks for guidance on legality and precedent.
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Edward W. Quinn
City Council hears Tech land rezoning petition
At a recent meeting the council heard Technology seek permission to turn 490 910 aq ft of open land between Memorial Drive and Vassar St into business development. Horace Ford questioned the plan noting the site is tax exempt and vacant, urging a residential use to preserve Memorial Drive riverfront views. The piece borders Memorial Drive and Grand Junction Railroad, stretching toward Vassar St. Continued from Page 1.
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Memorial Drive
Vassar St
Tech
Horace 5. Ford
Ford
Portant
Grand Junction Railroad
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Mr. Penniman
Orion Mighty Hunter
Fred Olsson
Hamilton
Boylston ST
Tro
Faltes Perrets Coe Delivery
John
Mary
John J. McGillicuddy
Floyd D, Campbell
N. E. Gas and Electric Assn
Hollywood
Dom Ameche
Alice Faye
Charles Bickford
Barton Maclane
Chas. Laughton
Jamaica Inn
Joe Penner
the Bookies
Tague
Pht
Electric Supply CO. Amd
Chas. F. Burlep
Commonwealth Avenue
Eostom
Elks Memorial Service
Mayor Lyons
Forris Norris
Strathcona
Charles
Forris W. Norris
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