Christmas Spirit Shines Across Local Halls and Shops
News notes a festive mood with seasonal decor and music at Gorcoran's Central shopping center drawing crowds. Rumors hint at local election intrigue for 1941 Park Rd. Ch. while the Middlesex area discusses library board hopefuls and a grand jury inquiry into town government.
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Gorcoran
Central &Q
Park Rd
John Spencer
Jos. Guiney
Billy Walper
U.S
Bob Ripley
City Hall
Lou Keenan
Hizzoner
Lou
Danny Frank
Cambridge
Middlesex Fells
Danny Boy
Barking
Middlesex” Grand Jury
Gov't Administration
Wm. D. Hillis
Mr Bell Replies Impotently to Editor Over Taxes
A brief quote shows Mr. Bell arguing that high taxes hinder earnings and food access, likening the situation to pioneer scarcity. The line ends with a note that the discussion continues on Page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bell
New Chamber of Commerce Home Ready by March
Groundbreaking for Cambridge Chamber of Commerce quarters on Memorial Drive marks a project to house 250 members. President Frank H Townsend leads the ceremony with attending officers as Binckall Clapp Whittemore and Clark serve as architects while Etzoff Construction Co. handles the build.
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Chamber OF Commerce
Smith House
Memorial Drive
Cambridge Chamber of Commerce
Frank H. Townsend
Chamber and Directors
Binckall, Clapp, Whittemore and Clark
Etzoff Construction Company
Robert
Hart praises annotated Constitution copy for schools
A professor from Harvard writes to Francis Harley praising an annotated constitution volume as ingenious and useful for schools, noting it highlights what he calls the Constitution's impotence when read alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Bushnell Hart
Harvard University
Francis Clay Harley
United States
The Truth About A Jaunt To Maine
A local writer recounts a Maine trip with imaginative flourish, noting how memory blends fact and fancy. The essayist references deer hunting and Shakespearean imagery as part of the narrative.
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Maine
Hurley Real Estate Insurance Nortgages Advertisement
Business card style note for Chas. F H Hurley listing real estate, insurance and mortgages services at 276 Commonwealth Avenue Boston with telephone contact Ken 0767.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Real Estate Insurance
Nortgages
Commonwealth Avenue
Boston
Elk’s Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration
Cam Lodge of Elks plans its annual New Year Eve party with festive decorations and Irish Minstrels to 3 AM. Atty. John F. Garr Jr. chairs the committee, with Jim Delaney handling reservations and tables of ten being arranged. Names of committee members to be published next week.
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U. S
Cam Lodge of Elks
Joe O'Leary
John F. Garr, Jr
Jim
Tickets) Delaney
Amory St
Cambridge Press Club Frolic Promised at Continental Hotel
The Cambridge Press Club announces the 4th Annual Frolic on January 24 1941 at the Continental Hotel. Jimmy McHale and his Men O the Scale will provide music. Organizers include Pres E T Mello Gen Chairman Ed Martin Sally O Connell in ticketing Joe O Reilly decoration Eddie Toomey stage chair Daniel J Toomey guards Lt Stanley Howard Ken Gibson Eliot Spalding J J McGillicuddy and guests expected from film.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Press Club
Continental
Jimmy McHale
E. T. Mello
Ed Martin
Sally O'Connell
Christmas at Harvard Sq Lights Up Cambridge Center
A lively Harvard Square committee led by William L. Galvin raises funds to plant three holiday trees at Quincy Square Harvard Square and Brattle Street with festive lighting. The piece praises youthful leaders Rodney Sage Richard Dow and Bradley Clarke as community assets in Cambridge.
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Harvard Sq
Central Sq
Wm. L. Galvin
Quincy Sq
Brattle St
Cambridge
Galvin
Claus Gelotte
Bill Galvin
Mr. Galvin
Rodney Sage
Richard Dow
Bradley Clarke
William L. Galvin
Harvard Square
License Board Urges Abstention on Christmas Day
The License Board unanimously asked all local licensees to refrain from serving alcohol on Christmas Day. It also approved extending closures by one hour for Christmas Eve service until 12 45 A M in restaurants and cafes.
Two Family Property near Post Office on Central Square
Property at Central Square District near Post Office offers two family residence with six garages. Sale required with contact Parkway 2264 after 7 PM for details and scheduling.
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Central Square
Parkway
City Council backs Jefferson Club beano permit in Cambridge
Cambridge council votes 11 to 2 to permit a temporary beano at the Jefferson Club to aid charity before New Year. Mayor previously blocked the request. several councillors praise charity work while opposing gambling concerns. The body also schedules zoning and planning meetings and routine money transfers.
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M. Walter Madigan
Jefferson Club
Jefferson
Madigan
Donovan
Keane
J. C
Parker
Winslow
Tierney
Hogan
McNamara
Council
Memorial Drive
Western Ave
Rotary Daughters and Sons Entertained at Cambridge Event
Cambridge Rotary hosted a social night in the Commander ballroom giving parents a chance to present their children to the club. President Howard Stockwell led the evening with supper and entertainment by Ted Caswell. Chan Smith delivered a song recital.
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Cambridge Rotary
Howard Stockwell
Ted Caswell
Chan Smith
Mayor Lyons Gets Pointed Reply
A letter from Mayor John W. Lyons denying a beano permit was referred to the Jefferson Club Executive Committee. The writer notes the committee will act on the case and references undeniable facts regarding the matter.
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John W. Lyons
Jefferson Club
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