28 Dec 1935
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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1935
Page
1
In a Christmas Eve aid effort the Manhattan Market kept its doors open from 10 to 12 to serve Cambridge WPA workers whose orders arrived late. Manager Joe Matarazzo organized staff volunteers to ensure food for the holiday. The market is praised for continued community service.
Nine Stoughton city councilors who voted 9 to 4 against closing four Main Street streets near the Federal Housing project are commended for defending taxpayers. The Cambridge group press for lower taxes sees gains from its taxation campaign.
On December 23 1935 at 2 PM the Cambridge Sanatorium held its annual Christmas entertainment. Dr Leo T Myles Board of Health chair and two members spoke along with Dr Simon B Kelleher superintendent and Mrs Kelleher. The WPA vaudeville project Boston featured Jack Peniman with pianist and announcer. Patients received presents from the tree by Miss C Isabel Torney and enjoyed ice cream cake and candy.
The License Commission heard charges against Charlies Tap at 280 Green Street after a December incident. A man allegedly intoxicated was admitted and later taken to hospital with doctor signed commitment papers. The board did not render a decision, noting insufficient evidence and addressing related notices about other local businesses.
Duke Davis sets eight instruments to use in WPA vaudeville lineup at the Cambridge Home today at one o clock. Other acts include Adolph and Charlotte adagio dancers Potas and Folsom comedy acrobats Bert Roche vocal soloist Geiringers acrobatic novelty Martin and Emmett comedians Bourque and Drake comedy singers Sadie Rogers pianist and more.
City officials faced winter weather and a full council meeting as they refused to close streets near the Federal Housing area. The body debated loan orders, funding reallocations, and a proposed sedimentation basin while preserving the chance to pursue a federal housing grant and slum clearance.
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