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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1940
Page
8
Cambridge Mass February 3 1940 issue of the Cambridge Sentinel published by Sentinel Publishing Company at 580 Massachusetts Avenue. Entered second class Nov 6 1905 and filed at Boston post office under 1879 act. Editor H J Mahoney.
Cambridge Bar Association marked the 150th anniversary of the U S Supreme Court by placing wreaths on the graves of Justices Horace Gray Benjamin R Curtis and Joseph Story. The ceremony at Mt Auburn Cemetery reflected on the court’s storied history and public reverence for law.
A city column argues against nickel parking meters in Harvard Square. It questions police enforcement of parking rules and suggests the only win would be better enforcement, not pricey slot devices. The piece notes a potential public debate among Harvard Square business leaders.
Cambridge area merchants press for free parking in Central Square to boost shopping. They point to nearby Davis Square Somerville where free spaces are being prepared and urge decisive action as open season approaches.
A new maternity unit at Cambridge Municipal Hospital is praised as essential for safe birth and maternal care. The piece notes Mayor Irons’ push for full facilities and recalls Dr Dafoe and the Dionne brothers in a reflection on humanitarian medical progress and memory of hospital pioneers.
A Cambridge dispute accuses WPA workers of destroying a ninth of the year's greens via pipe dumping on Fresh Pond golf area. Councillor Crane defends corrective action while residents question who should have prevented the damage and assign responsibility to the parks department and recreation authority.
City Council moves a second reading on meters in Harvard Square with a trial charging d cents per hour and a possible 20 dollar fine for overstay. Edwin R. Sage urged the measure as he has for years noting success in other cities. several counselors supported it while others formed a committee to draft resolutions on the death of Elmer H. Bright.
The Councilor will marry Miss Agnes McHugh of Everett on Monday at St Therese Church in Everett. A reception follows at the Hotel Sheraton Back Bay Boston. The Hogan calendar marks an auspicious date with widespread felicitation.
The Cambridge record notes Judge Leary’s stance on high costs in 1940 and details bills from Wm. P. Herlihy for 37 415 with 18 457 for non hurricane work. Treelands contracts on Memorial Drive totaling 26 635 with over 10 000 non hurricane, 27 489 with 2 317 needless, and 12 888 with non hurricane item unattainable to present writing. A wind from the West Indies may teach Massachusetts to stop private profit from public calamity.
Spinach reached China in the Tang dynasty as a medical gift from Persia to Emperor Tai Tsung. The transfer marks an early exchange of crops and medical knowledge between the two empires.
The Chamber of Commerce reports 78 members contributed practical ideas at a Friday session to shape a new association program. The weekly bulletin notes Cambridge employment data from the Mass Department of Labor showing 247 firms reporting payroll figures as of November 15.
Aggregate weekly payrolls reach 489 409 with 19 678 workers, up 0.8 percent from October 15 and payrolls up 1.8 percent. Industrial payrolls total 314 288 weekly for 12 108 workers, up 2.2 percent, average pay rising from 23.65 to 23.97. Retail adds 12.7 percent employment in December over November with a 6.1 percent payroll gain. New members include H C Moseley Lincoln Stores Cosmos Press. Luncheon speaker John R Campbell Jr of the Social Security Board plans vital business discussion. nominating committee prepares report as president John Campbell nears retirement.
Three vice presidents are identified: Edward Sage Townsend of Geo. A. Giles realty Brattle Square food purveyor Frank firm and Leon P. Tuck general manager of the General Ice Cream Corp headquartered in Lechmere Square.
Early evening traffic updates report Mass and Richard Aves radio message. Councillor Pill orders a Putnam Ave lighting survey from Mass to Western Aves. The School Board is pressed to provide bus service for Russell School children near Harvard Sq. Councillor Winslow. Congressman Healey announces $3200 for City Hall and other public building repairs. Rumors mention possible City Hall title changes before spring. School Board meeting may discuss further noise.
Miss Mary L. Cahill Miss Helen N. Cahill Mrs Thomas J Cahill and Miss Elizabeth G Cahill attended the dedication. They are relatives of Dr Charles Cahill and Dr Thomas J Cahill who contributed talents to the hospital from its inception.
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