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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1931
Page
8
The article honors Father Brown a longtime curate at Old St Mary’s and pastor at Reading. Described as saintly and humble he deeply served his parish with sincere devotion and moral clarity, earning admiration for his kindness and guiding spirit.
Residents argue that Mass Ave safety islands protect the public while noting 175 crashes against light posts, mostly at night, and praising Mayor Russell and the Traffic Board for keeping the islands to aid boarding and alighting on El cars.
The city faces a dilemma over using school funds to provide a car for Officer Shea, who is assigned to street safety work with students. City Solicitor Sullivan says the School Committee lacks authority to buy or lend a car, while the police department pays Shea as he conducts school safety efforts. The issue raises questions about teaching prudence to scholars and the proper use of public funds.
The court appointed official backs the Election Commission noting ballots marked for Duffy were nullified by Carmay marks, indicating doctored ballots. Precinct staff deny knowledge as voting machines are praised for accuracy and impartiality, while hinting at rogue staff and dirty work within the precinct.
Findings from the National Safety Council at the Chicago Safety Congress state that ninety five percent of accidents are due to man failure rather than faulty equipment or road conditions. Emphasizing human judgment, the report urges quick accurate thinking and warns against overreliance on machinery safeguards.
Cambridge merchants band together to offer lower prices through small rentals and shared overhead. Shoppers are urged to compare Cambridge offers in gifts food and clothing before buying to keep more money in the town.
A discussion debates who coined the label jamboree for the January 4 inauguration day festival at the armory. It notes jamboree as slang for a reckless frolic and questions pairing it with a high purpose social event. It asserts no drunken revelry is expected and calls for a fitting, dignified name.
About 300 residents gathered in the City Council chamber to hear plans for a January 4 festival at the state armory to benefit the unemployment fund. Mayor Russell urged broad support, aiming for 150000 dollars with 40000 already raised, as donations list and prize donors were highlighted. Local officials and business leaders spoke, pledging help and noting legal limits on relief. Tickets were set at 1 dollar with a prize chance and a target of 50000 sales.
The text notes that within 86 miles lie the United States highest point Mount Whitney at 14 409 feet and the lowest Death Valley at 275 feet below sea level.
Dave Apollon brings his Antics of 1992 to the Boston stage with Danzi Goodell Nora Williams Agnes Adeline and other acts. Gerald Griffin Trish tenor voices and a sepia team of Harrison Elmo Prosper Maret also perform. On screen Walter Huston stars in A House Divided with Kent Douglass and Helen Chandler. RKO-Bostonian Orchestra led by Larry Flint features accompany.
The expression By Jimminy is linked to Pagan origins referencing the Comini, heavenly twins of ancient Rome, as patrons of the codiac.
Ward four lacks its elected councillor as disputes flare over a 620 780 sq ft property transfer to the park department. Councilor Crowley oversees the order while Mayor inaction irks Councilor Hughes.
The Industrial Association announced the total collection to December 11 for the Cambridge unemployment fund amounts to 30886.42 dollars. A public meeting of the committee is set for next Wednesday night in the City Council chamber.
The item mentions Mayor Ruszewski preparing a police attended meeting, Atty Frank Carney as art lover and orator, a closed City Council chamber at month end, and Paddy Delaney tied to 10 000 campaign cards. It hints militia may guard the state armory on January 4 with Governor presence uncertain.
The article notes a man who plants trees he will never see mature, dedicating himself to future generations. It emphasizes selfless civic labor and long term environmental commitment.
A distorted report notes exotic snake eggs laid at the Mito facility with unclear counts. The text mentions anacondas and white pythons depositing eggs, but many terms are garbled, leaving the core event as eggs produced at the facility.
A 25 year old Cambridgeport report highlights Bart Sullivan as a rising athletics figure and notes a major fire at the Prospect House 614 to 622 Mass Ave. Electric faults are blamed for the blaze. Walter C. Wardwell wins the mayoralty by 478 votes amid Democratic dissension. The Gossip columns recounts party shifts and local political tiffs surrounding Wardwell’s victory and support from the Cambridge Chronicle.
Senator Joe Monahan delivered an urging address to Industrial Association members warning taxpayers to monitor state legislation or face higher costs. He summarized recess committee banking work, suggested delaying a report, and detailed proposals on Cambridge highways and compulsory auto insurance. Vic President Aborn presided.
Cambridge friends mourn the sudden death of Rev Fr Dennis W Brown a 20 year St Marys Annunciation curate and seven year St Agnes parish priest Reading Mass He died after feeling unwell Sunday night following 7 am mass and triduum services Burial took place at Holy Cross Cemetery Malden Cardinal O Cornells absence was represented by Msgr Richard Neagle Long obituary notes his Cohasset birth in 1875 seminary graduate 1901 and leadership of sodalities and Sunday school at St Marys
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