Ex-Mayor Drops Out as 25 Years Ago Mayoral Race Gathers
Ex mayoral contender withdraws to push a Democratic compromise.Twenty five years ago hopefuls listed for the Dec 21 mayoral election include Andrew Brennan Good Henderson Sherman Rockwood with prior strength split. Also notes on assessor candidates and a Catholic Union expansion at 595 597 Mass Ave with New Year events and city clerks association election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. G. Andrew
John P. Brennan
Timothy W. Good
Geo. R. Henderson
Geo. E. Sherman
Wendell
Catholic Union
Mass. Ave
Tom Good
Edw. J. Brandon
City Hall gossip and Cambridge politics mix in basement chatter
Officer Tom Harney and Chief Jani tor Billy Murphy are among figures quizzed by a mystery man at City Hall basement. The piece mentions planned Har vard Sq relocation, local clubs, election precincts, and community figures with a blend of wit and political jabs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Harney
Billy Murphy
City Hall
Life With Father at Repertory Theatre Delights Boston
The production offers a vivid portrayal of a human and piquant Mother character. Its feminine influence over the male lead is portrayed with charm and precision, marking one of the season’s theater delights.
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Mother
Father
Repertory Theatre
Boston
Soviet Balloonist Flies 375 Miles on Bench Ride
A Soviet balloonist rode a bench suspended from a balloon and traveled about 375 miles over seven hours and forty minutes, with speeds reported between 50 and 55 miles per hour according to a Moscow report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Real Estate Listings Prompt Home Buyers to Inquire
See us for particulars and let us show you some of the houses we have on our list. This court invites prospective buyers to contact the agency for details and view available properties.
Tomato Growing Champion Crowned in Lynchburg
W. E. Martin, the public champion, grows a 12 foot tomato plant in his Lynchburg backyard. The article notes a historic claim on tomato edibility by Thomas Jeffatics and highlights Martin as the new champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
Thomas Jeffatics
W. E. Martin
Notice to heirs of Grace G Foster Cambridge estate
Probate Court Middlesex Massachusetts notifies heirs legatees and devisees that a petition for probate of a will of Grace Greenleaf Foster, also known as Grace G Foster, deceased of Cambridge, has been filed. Duncan Graham Foster of Swarthmore, Pa., seeks appointment as executor without bond. Objections must be filed in Cambridge Court before 10 am on December 24. Witness John C Leggat, First Judge, November 25, 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex, Ss
Grace Greenleaf Foster
Grace G. Foster
Cambridge
Duncan Graham Foster
Swarthmore
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
John C. Leggat
Esquire
Loeing P. Jordan
Register
Ahern Estate Appointed Administratrix Sought in Cambridge
Commonwealth details a probate notice seeking Johann Elbern of Cambridge to be appointed administratrix of Dennis J. Ahern's estate without bond. Interested parties must file a written appearance in Cambridge Court by 10 am on December 30. Witness John Legent, First Judge of Jail Court, and Register Loring P. Jordan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
Dennis J. Ahern
Cambridge
Johann Elbern
John C.legent
Esquire
Loring PU Jordan
Register
Divorce Petition Notice From Cambridge Court
A Massachusetts court has presented a divorce petition against Angeline in New York by Raphael Rudolph Rizzo. The case cites desertion as the cause and requires objections within twenty one days from December 10, 1940, with Judge John C. Legrat presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlewex
Angeline Isso
New York
State of
Raphael Rudolph Rizzo
Cambridge
John C. Legrat
Loeing P. Jordan
Register. Tec
400-Day Pendulum Clocks Invented for Extended Winding
Scientists unveil 0-Day Clocks with specially constructed pendulums that can run 400 days on a single winding, promising groundbreaking timekeeping efficiency. This innovation could alter mechanical clock design and reduce winding frequency for long-term installations.
Midway Islands Discovery and US Possession Dates
The Midway Islands were discovered in 1859 by Captain N C Brooks aboard the Gambier. The United States formally took possession on August 28 1867 via Captain Reynolds aboard the Lackawanna.
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Midway Islands
N. C. Brooks
Gambier
United States
Reynolds
Lackawanna
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East Cambridge Savings Bank
East Cambridge, Mass
Corporation of the East Cambridge Savings Bank
David C. Proudfoot
Fred GB. Wheeler
Henry E. Worcester
Charles H. Sloan
William P. Sutton
Harold Studley
Norman
Investing Committee
William. P. Sutton
Fred B. Wheeler
Carl S. Webber
Frank Wy, Page
Alvin F. Sortwell
Walter G. Ferguson
Leon PL Tuck Carl 5
Webber
Frank W. Page Charles H. Sloan
Frank W. Page
David C, Proudfoot
Kresge
Henry F. Farrow CO
Central Sq
Essex St
Kir
Costa
Ambulance Service
ST. Kir
TRO
McBride's Cafe
Harvard SQ
Col. Brattle and
Boyiston Streets
Mass
Ove Merwerd
Bexar
Central St
Joe Santoro
Prospect ST
Wyeth Undertaker
Belmont Springs Water Co
Tel
Winter ST
Belmont
David J. Nelligan
Barry
D. Rockwood
Cit. Ind
Mayor Good
John P Brennan
Jas, J. Casey
Cornelius J. McArthur
Raddie
John J. Ahern
John Lynch
Wm. McMenimen
Ahern
Johnnie Lynch
Billy Mac
Elks
John W. Quinn
Wm. H. Fallon, Jr
Dave O'Connor
Chas. F. J. McCue
Quinn
Bill Fallon
J. Edward Barry
Blythe
Wendell D. Rockwoop
Yesteryear
Atty
Ed Crane
Eliot
Perseverance
Santa Claus
San Flakeman
East Cambridge
Hollywood
City
Bridget T. Foyle
Sts. Jere
Corkery
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Messrs. Harney and Murphy
Dorothy Gish
John J. Donahue & Son
Undertakers
Pearl ST
Civil Service
John
Pill Hardware & Supply CO
Mess. Ave
Hyman Pill
Mgr
Massachusetts
Probate
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Commonwealth OF Massachoesetts
Hersum & CO
Cowie
Kaufman’s Hardware
Keystone
M. Iyea
Heaven
Mrs. M. Ridenour
Indianapolis, Ind
Ghia
Erry
Shea Bros
James J. Shea
Broadway
Hotel Continental
New England’s
Cambridge, Mass
DyHauncey Deren Steele
Jim
MT. Auburn ST
OUR
Rathskeller
MR. Cronin
Eli
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