Resolutions Parade From City Officials In 1985
A satirical column relays New Year resolutions from city leaders including City Treasurer Wm J Shea City Auditor J J McKenzie Fire Chief Herman Gutheim and City Clerk F H Burke among others. The piece parodies political boasts with Shakespearean and literary allusions and hints at a Page continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. McKenzie
Henry Ginsburg
Harvard Bazaar
F. H. Burke
Smsic
Herman Gutheim
Byron
CG. F. Horley
Harry
Jocko
Merchant of Venice
Roche Urges National Biscuit Co to Erect Plant
City Council adopts a resolution urged by Councillor Roche inviting the National Biscuit Co to build a Cambridge Windsor streets plant. The firm reportedly plans to erect a plant when conditions warrant, boosting employment and subway expansion prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roche
National Biscuit Co
New York
Cambridge
Windsor Streets
Reehe
Harvard Square
Curley
National Bissuit Company
Local notes hint at city hall moves and engagements
Local gossip reports city officials connected to city claims among the Toomey clan. Mentions engagements, Christmas baskets, and potential changes to unpaid boards. Rumors touch mayoral politics, licenses near church zones, and a planned eight hour patrol schedule for police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol” Hoag
von Kinner
Veezaur
Bill Pease
Drakes
Toomey
Daniel J. Toomey
Edward J. Twomey
Brant
Margaret Grant
John Penne Quinn
License Commission
Katherine Dillon
Miss Dillon
James T. Barrett
Jefferson Club
Daniel F. O'Brien
Jeffersonites
O'Brien
Russell
McKenzie
Civil Service
State House
John
Francis J. Roche
Jas
Ani
Cambridge stores praised for holiday shopping surge
Crowds filled Central square Harvard and North Cambridge during the two last pre Christmas buying days. Thousands supported Cambridge merchants as shoppers praised service, variety, updates, and prices. The note urges residents to keep their business in Cambridge in 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Central Square
Harvard Square
Cambridge Street
Frederick F Stockwell Dies After Long Leadership Career
Frederick F Stockwell longtime president of Barbour Stockwell Tron and Steel Company Cambridge died Saturday night at his West Somerville home He would have been 72 at Christmas widely known in Masonic circles He is survived by two sons and two daughters Funeral services were held from his home Wednesday afternoon at 2 followed by interment at Mt Auburn cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kidder Avenue
West
Somerville
Mt. Auburn Cemetery
License Commission Again Refuses Drug Gist Permit in Cambridge
The Cambridge Druggists Association pleaded for liquor displays in rear wall cases not exceeding 18 square feet. The commission refused after hearings and executive session, despite claims of lost city revenue and fairness. A separate police hearing on a B M South Club shooting yielded no liquor findings, with officers detailing limited evidence and a hoax gun report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
License Commission
Cambridge Druggists’ Association
Francis J. Roche
Council For the Druggists
Adai Bowles
Roche
Massachusetts
Cambridge
John L. Goodwin
Cole Drag Co
Leahy
Mr. Goodwin
B. & M. South Club
Broadway
Wm. B. Ginty
Central Station
Edward Kelley
Richard Gallagher
Kelley
Sergt. Wm. A.curtin
Oficer Gallagher
Curtin
Snce
Ginty
Judge Green
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Mares Et Pe Ince
Wm. J. Shea
Pickwick
Foley
City Council
Dick Russell
Washington
Julius Caesar
Timothy F. Leahy
John H. Hurley
Richard C. Everts
John H. Holt
Frank McGrath
Rennia ER Oerote
Daniel E. Shea
Privsies
F. W. Doyle
Joseph McCloskey
Board OF Cambridge
Harry A. Denniman
Sec'y
Clarence F. Eidder
Francis A. McDonald
Hampshire St
Colonial Beverage CO
John J. McGhzicuddy
Commonwealth Top and Body Co
Brookline Ave
Boston
Tel
Kenmore
Leonardo's Beauty Salon
Leonardo's
Huron. Ave
Chas. F. Hurley
Commonwealth Avenue
Fred F. Stockwell
Frederick F. Stockwell
Barbour, Stockwell Tron and Steel Company
Mr. Stockwell
Rhythm
Joe Penner
Lanny Boss
Jack Carrie
Helen Mack
Alsao
Carole Lombarim
Roger Peyor
Lady
Senate
Eve
Central Sq. Theatre
Candies
M. H. Bennett
Nelson's Pharmacy
Anhattan Market
Mass
Ave
Central Sq
Manhattan Liquor Department
Manhattan
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