Unique inaugural event solicits Cambridge shops
In Cambridge the inaugural event seeks contributions from local shops and industries. Notable items pledged include a few flower pots from Few's Potter, a washing machine from Sears Roebuck, a Premier vacuum from Cambridge Electric Light, and a toaster from Russell Cameron. The Harvard Co op furnishes a Fireside chair, and vaudeville acts are promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Few
Sears-Roebuck
Cambridge Electric Light
Russell Cameron
Toastmaster
Miller Beauty Shop
John Derby
Harvard Co-op
Louis Newman
Central Sq
Paul Bowser
Longfellow Rd
City board rejects petition amid odor and traffic concerns
The Board of Appeal voted against the petition fearing open air parking and a junk yard and a second hand car sales depot would arise on Harvard street. Parishioners cited odor and residential character while supporters argued no odor or retail business existed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. M. McNair
Prospect Congregational Church
Harvard Street
Prospect Street
Harvard Union
Brattle Street
Father Butler
St. Mary's Church
Wm. F. Galgay
Prospect Street Improvement Association
Hastings
Etta Diamond
Abraham Zinizo
America
Cambridge
McLaughlin
Fleming
Catherine Mahoney
Fenno Street
Fennell
Delia Doddy
Skilton
Agnes L. Fay
Henry Street
Atty. Roche
Mr. George
Local zoning hearing on Elm Street petitions ends in contention
The board reviewed petitions including Henry Rosen to build at 165 Elm street with opposition from residents Edward F. Doherty George E. Hannon and others. A.J. Cool to use 46 Dana street was rejected. Erickson's 4 Shepherd street dining room faced opposition. three other petitions were granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Rosen
Elm Street
Edward F. Doherty
George E. Hannon
Rosen
A. J. Cool
Dana Street
Roche
A. M. Erickson
Shepherd Street
Community leaders speak at church meetings on ideals
In a church and social gathering, Senator Joe Monahan, Representatives Timothy Crane and Charlie Cavanagh, Judges John J. Burns and Francis J. Good, and Rep. Joe Monahan discussed community ideals. Revs. David D. Ryan and Edward J. Sullivan offered cheerful philosophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Monahan
Timothy Crane
John J. Burns
Francis J. Good
Charlie Cavanagh
Jim Rice
David D. Ryan
Edward J. Sullivan
Watertown Event Sparks Banter and Local Notables
The Watertown scene featured the Legion Band with pop and rhythm flair and remarks about Joe Monahan. Officials Ray Gormerly John Finnegan and others attended with steady discipline as Steve Holland and Bill Cleary were noted for activity. State Treasurer Hurley beamed, Frank Wilhauck enjoyed the gallery, and jokes about twin campaign babies Hoover and Smith drew laughs. Holy Name societies participate without map limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown Legion
Joe Monahan
Ray Gormerly
John Finnegan
Steve Holland
The
Globe
Bill Cleary
Red Apple Club
Hurley
Frank Wilhauck
Handel
Sacred Heard Church
Hoover
Smith
Jimmy Rice
Cambridge
Watertown
Holy Name Societies
Hillis Banquet Emphasizes High Moral Public Service
The Hillis banquet continued with calls for officials to elevate public life. James Gavin spoke persuasively. Councillor-elect Hillis appeared modest and sincere. The event featured entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gavin
Hillis
Holiday plan to lure customers to Harvard Square
An advertising alert promotes Unique Holiday Plan gatherings to draw new customers to Harvard Square alongside regular patrons. Circles are obtainable at district retail stores. Committee members include Wm. M. Rice of Briggs & Briggs at 1270 Mass Ave, John J. Kelly of Georgian Inc at 22 Demaster St, and Claus O. Gelotte of Derby & Co at 1876 Mass Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard Sq
Messrs. Wm. M. Rice
Briggs & Briggs
Radio and Music Shop
Mass. Ave
John J. Kelly
The
Georgian, Inc
Demaster Street
Claus O. Gelotte
Derby & Co
Endorsement by President Cole for Harvard Co-Op plan
President George Cole of the Business Men's Association and manager of Harvard Co-Op endorses the plan. Daily prize winners announced at University Theatre from December 7 to December 24. Donors include Billings & Stover Briggs & Briggs Cambridge Trust Co. Russell R. Cameron and others at mass Ave shops and local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cole
Business Men’s Association
Harvard “Co- Op
University Theatre
Billings & Stover
Briggs & Briggs
Mass
Cambridge Trust Co
Russell R. Cameron
Brattle St
Central Trust Co
John H. Derby
Charles Ferranti
Fiske's
Harvard Auto Co
Ford
Harvard Co-Operative Society
Harvard Trust Co
A. C. Kaith & Co
Leavitt & Peirce
Mass Ave
Charles A. Newhall
Fred Olsson
Boylston
Mrs Larz Anderson Honored by Home for the Elderly
Sunday Mrs. Larz Anderson visited the Home to bring gifts, accompanied by the Cheerio Choristers directed by Miss Elsie Winsor Bird. George Whitefield D Vys wrote Our Joy Song and poems Cheering Someone On A Fireside Reverie Appreciation were read. an ovation greeted Anderson’s acknowledgment and the Home folks praised her Good Samaritan work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larz Anderson
Cheerio
Elsie Winsor Bird
George Whitefield D'Vys
Anderson
Sky Pilot Takes Charge of Union Square Church Somerville
Rev J W Lowry has assumed leadership of Union Square Presbyterian Church Somerville in addition to his Cambridge parish duties. He will conduct weekly services in both churches and continue his other ministerial tasks. The Boston Presbytery and Cambridge Kirk Session approved the arrangement. Lowry recently completed four years in Cambridge and thirty-two years in his denomination. He preached at special services November 22 with Dr D W MacLeod of Boston, and baptism was administered. At the Greater Boston Ministers & Elders Union annual meeting he was elected first vice president in recognition of his devotion to the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Lowry
Cambridge
D. W. MacLeod
Boston
Presbyterian Ministers & Elders’ Union of
Greater Boston
Lowry
The Works of Man Nature Quote
Addison quips that nature can fool people but two coxcombs are made by a man himself, reflecting on vanity and self-deception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addison
New Rindge School Plans Approved at Special Meeting
At a special School Committee meeting called by the Mayor the plans for the new Rindge Technical School were approved. Architect Ralph H. Doane outlined an auditorium for 1,500 and ground floor auto and airplane departments. The mayor urged bidding this week with occupancy aimed for Sept 15. John D. Lynch advocated three to four days of study. one member opposed only in the sense of caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rindge
Lynch
The Sin of Madeleine Claudel and The Mad Parade at Publix
Helen Hayes fans can see The Sin of Madeleine Claudel featuring Lewis Stone Neil Hamilton Marie Prevost and Jean Hersholt. The Mad Parade stars Lilyan Tashman Evelyn Brent Louise Fazenda Irene Rich Marceline Day and June Clyde. Thursday also offers Touchdown with Richard Arlen Peggy Shannon Jack Oakie Regis Toomey and Knute Rockne’s double J Farrell MacDonald and Consolation Marriage with Irene Dunne Myrna Loy and Pat OBrien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Hayes
Madelon Claudel
Lewis Stone
Neil Hamilton
Marie Prevost
Cliff Edwards
Jean Hersholt
Lilyan Tashman
Evelyn Brent
Louise Fazenda
Irene Rich
Marceline Day
June Clyde
Richard Arlen
Peggy Shannon
Jack Oakie
Regis Toomey
Knute Rockne
J. Farrell MacDonald
Bill Cunningham
Irene Dunne
Myrna Loy
Pat O’brien
Cambridge Community Center Seeks Supports and Donations
A letter to the editor endorses the Cambridge Center on Howard Street and calls for funds and volunteers. Endorsers include Rev. George L. Paine and local residents. contributions payable to Cambridge Community Center are welcome to expand facilities and programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Center
Howard Street
Cambridge Community Center
Charles F. Whiting
George L. Paine
Alberta Houghton
Alexander Bill
Mabel Greeley Smith
W. D. Russell
J. G. Thorpe
Raymond Sallina
Hilbert F. Day
A. Cedarstrom
N. P. Hallowell
George W. Goodman
Prospect Street Lighting Drive and Traffic Signal Change
At a Prospect Street Improvement Association meeting the lack of lighting on Prospect Street was raised. The board unanimously asked Mayor Russell to extend the White Way on Mass avenue through Prospect Street to Inman Square. They also urged adjusting Central square signals to ease rush hour congestion and attract retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect Street Improvement Association
Prospect Street
William F. Galgay
Russell
Mass. Avenue
Inman Square
Central Square
Going Up to Jerusalem Mentioned Trees by Van Dyke
Dr Henry Van Dyke in Out of Doors In the Holy Land notes olive orange cy press and eucalyptus trees. In the chapter Going Up to Jerusalem he remarks there were few trees except an olive orchard or a round topped carob with withered pods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Land
Henry van Dyke
Doctor van Dyke
Jerusalem
Cambridge License Hearing for Garage on Chopion Way
Public notice states a license petition by Frances W. Carret for a garage at Chopion Way Cambridge. Hearing set Monday December GL at 11 oclock to consider keeping and storage of gas in tanks for two cars, under Board of License Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete
Lernogn
Francea W
Cambridge License Hearing for Garage and Gasoline Tanks
City of Camneide notices a hearing before the License Commission in Room 22 City Hall on Monday December 21 at 2 PM. Fenton L. Jobson seeks a license for a third class garage and storage of gasoline in tanks at 57 50 street Cambridge for two cars. By order of Board of Licensees Quinn chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bn Rereny Bisve
el Perrotia
Commington
City Hall
Fenton L. Jobson
Cambridge
Camminalonern
Cambridge Hearing for Botton and Maine Railroad Petro Property
The City of Cambridge will hold a License Commission hearing at City Hall Room 22 on Monday December 21 1000 at 2 oclock. The petition by Botton and Maine Railroad owner The Ble 3 seeks a permit to lease petroleum property at 11 17 Grees Street within B and M railroad land for up to 2000 liters of gasoline 6 gallons motor oil gallons alcohol. By order of the License Commissioners John El Quinn Chair. Virginia Hamilton is recovering from a serious illness and requires a major operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
License Commission
Thin City
City Hall
Botton and Maine Railroad
Ble
Peeret
Nee
Grees Street
B. and
M. Railroad
Board of License Commissioners
Buddia
City of
Cambridge
Blecca
Rindge Schowl
Cambridge Street
Broadway
Tory
City
Aura
Cence
John F Terry
Public General Contractors
Mobile Buildings General Contractors
Cambri Re S Aiacoachunatia
Custom Tailor Drago Sews Ideal Christmas Gift
A witty note suggests a custom suit as a perfect Christmas present from Drago the tailor at 453 Mass Avenue Uni 3566 Central Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drago
Central Square
Mass. Avenue
Uni
Cry of Cambridge Fins Publication Notice
Publication notice from Cambridge Recorder dated November 14 3601 announces a true spy with Frederick H Burke Cambridge City Clerk recording December 5 as the action date or deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fins
Piret
Cambridge Recorder
Frederick H. Burke
Land Court notice Cambridge land boundary easements
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Land Court schedules a petition by East Cambridge Savings Bank and others for land in Cambridge Middlesex, describing boundaries by Cambridge Street Third Street and a passageway. The notice invites written appearances and defenses by December 21, with a decree to follow if no objections are filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Cambridge Savings Bank
Holy Cainine Corporation
Cambridge
Middlesex
Commonwealth
Thomas Ae Mary AL Eymond
MM. Ferraress
J.edelrosnette Naordene
Necola Nardone
G. Porraross
Sald Cambridge
Beverly Brown
Numa Burke
Silas EB. Brown
Oliver W. Brown
Lawrwater
of Reroeetey
Said Commonwealth
Aiiah
Cambridge Street
Third
Thomas Dymond
Plac
Usi
Acota
Boston
Court House
Conthereon
Thornton Davis Baguire
Jude
Sen
Showers of Meteorites Not Unusual Happening Across History
The article notes historic meteorite falls in France on November 7, 1492 weighing 280 pounds. It cites earlier Chinese records and large finds in Poland, Hungary, Mexico, Brazil, and Australia, with totals and weights. It states 850 meteorites found on earth in 128 years while millions burn in the atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Poland
Hungary
Baeubirite
Mexico
Willamette
Bendago
Brazil
Australis
Earth
Mortgagee's Sale Forecloses Cambridge Property
Public auction to foreclose a mortgage on a parcel tied to Philip Schneider and Samuel Montague heirs. Benjamin Gordon holds the mortgage. sale set for December 14 123L at 10:00 AM in Cambridge area. Terms require 500 cash. balance as specified by deed.
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Male
Philip Schneider
Benjamin Garden
Middieimz South
Ste Wold
Antrime
Cambridge
Middlesex
Antrim Street
Cambridge Street
Genes
Shaw
Lnod
Burnham
Spence
Peters
Samuel Montague
Magee
Gale
Benjamin Gordor
Eugene B. Giroux
Auy
Broadway
D . Manon
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Central SQ. Hardware CO
Massachusetts Ave
Central Sq. Uni
Harvard Bazar
Huntington Ave
Ken
Edwin R. Sage Co
St. John Simpson
Mes
Presbyterian Church
Kirk
Cambridge Church of Scot
J. W
Man
NEW Rindge School
Publix Central Square Theatre
Rev
Kenney
Porter
Cambeidge
Maseachypetta
NSD
Camneide
Maesachunetia
John B. Quinn
Massachusetts
Der
John EL Quinn
Virginia. Hamilton
Eugene Hamilton
Anthony Drago
Cry of Cambridge
Cis Electrician
City Electrician
J. O'Conner
Cambridge Tribune
Sime Bett
Cornell
Cit Council
Jeremiah J. Cress
Richard M. Russell
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Land Court
Charles A
Thee
Fire Department
Mandare Cambridge
Kesoun
Driment
Analing
Toman Geuare
Gro
Sances Cror
James Mc Casey
Masser Hnsetia
Notien Se
Hoomeon Hall
Soda
Alice G.'Matlen
Owl Vets
Arene
Cambria
Ridce
Eras
Order of Board of License Commisssioners
John ©. Quinn
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