The Shining Hour at Central Square Theatre
Friday through Tuesday shows feature Joan Crawford Margaret Sullavan Robert Young Melvyn Douglas Fay Bainter in The Shining Hour about a cabaret dancer career. Dramatic School with Luise Rainer and Paulette Goddard follows. Secrets of a Nurse stars Edmund Lowe Helen Mack and Dick Fornn. Over Bengal stars Rochelle Hudson Richard Cromwell and Patrick Knowles. Saturday matinee Hughie McGinnis and Hawk of the Wilderness chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shining Hour
Joan Crawford
Margaret Sullavan
Robert Young
Melvyn Douglas
Fay Bainter
New York
Kansas
Dramatic School
Luise Rainer
Paulette Goddard
Alan Marshall
Edmund Lowe
Helen Mack
Dick Fornn
Bengal
India
Rochelle Hudson
Richard Cromwell
Patric Knowles
Hughie McGinnis
Early Chocolate Tea and Coffee Use in 17th 18th Century Society
The passage notes chocolate use expanding in the late 17th and 18th centuries and tea arriving as medicine before becoming a popular drink in mid 18th century. Tea and coffee pots and spoons appeared after 1650, with silver cups once fashioned as Chinese tea bowls.
City Council Votes on Maintenance and Traffic Rule
The council approved funds for a Taylor School heating system WPA quarters 2000 to Street Dept for maintenance and 120 to Library Dept for supplies A Dewey-Army Chemical Co letter protesting Whittemore Ave traffic rule was sent to ordinances Councillor Jerry Sullivan opposed State Senate Bill 39 proposing a Governor appointed Police Commissioner He called it a tax burden estimating 20000 yearly total expenses Others labeled it the Falmouth Fantasy of Senator Arthur Poet Blanchard with local control concerns Routine matters were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor School
WPA
Library
Dewey-Army Chemical Co
Whittemore Ave
Jerry Sullivan
Senate
Councillor Roche
Falmouth
Arthur
Blanchard
First Stone Laid at St Pauls Cathedral by Wren
The first stone of St Pauls Cathedral in London was laid in 1675 by Sir Christopher Wren. The final stone, laid 35 years later, was set by his son, also named Christopher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Cathedral
London
Christopher Wren
Christopher
Twenty Five Years Ago Assessor Appointments and Local Politics
The Aldermen approved Ward based Assistant Assessors including Geo E Eagan and Edw J Sweeney. City leaders debated a legislative agent pay request as politics in Cambridge continues. Timothy W Good was acclaimed Mayor via crowd at City Building, and J Frank Facey was confirmed as Registrar of Voters for the third time. John Hannigan is mentioned for U S District Attorney and Cambridge delegation elected Henry J Mahoney as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. E. Eagan
William Ward
J. Sweeney
E. Welsbach
Patrick J. Murphy
Horace J. Gray
Thos. McDermott
Albert Gertson
Thos. C. King
Samuel W. Bailey
Thos. F. Mahoney
Nicholas J. O'Shaughnessy
Thos. J. Cavanaugh
Robt
F. Dray
Jas. M. Shannon
Hugh V. Conley
Alfred F. Authier
Geo
ER. Cashman
Daniel J. Kelleher
Alderman Black
Cambridge
Jim
City Treas
Timothy W. Good
Wendell Rockwood
Registrar of Voters
J. Frank Facey
Russell
Daniel F. O'Brien
Dooley and Power
Boston Haberdashers
Joe Heed
8Th and
Cambridge Sts
Joe
Frank Facey
Citizens Party
Wendell D. Rockwood
Jim Bean
Arthur Reading
Harry Dolan
John Hannigan
U. S
Goldsmith
State House
Henry J. Mahoney
H. Harrington
Steve
Peaceful Meeting as School Board Covers Routine Items
The School Board met calmly for about an hour with limited speeches and a small audience of around 20. A protest letter on Armenian language instruction at Roberts School was read, a Youth Commission report was referred, and evening graduation dates were set for February 21 and 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. George Baddian
Roberts
Youth Commission
Jas
Fitzgerald
Russell A. Wood
Sausage History Traced From Ancient Greek Origins
A brief note traces sausage as an early form of processed food adored by the Greeks. It appears in a passage linked to Homeric tradition and is tied to a city destroyed around 449 B C. The origin of the term is suspected to derive from a Greek locale.
Treasurer Carroll Scores Again
City Treasurer Andrew F. Carroll sold $200000 Sewer Construction Loan 2% Bonds at 100177 to Lazard Freres and Kidder Peabody. Bonds run thirty years with $7000 annual payments Feb 1 1940 to Feb 1 1959 and $6000 Feb 1 1960 to Feb 1 1969. Net saving to Cam Stadt city of $14264 versus prior issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew FP. Carroll
Lazard Freres
Kidder Peabody
Cameine
New Cambridge Tuberculosis Committees Chosen for Year
New active committees formed for Cambridge Tuberculosis with chairwomen named Mrs Mabel Greeley Smith for Heart, Mrs Ralph for Silver, Mrs Charles H Porter for Education, and Mrs Donald J Hurley for Social Hygiene chaired by Miss Mabel M Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mabel M. Brown
Mabel Greeley Smith
Ralph
Silver
Charles H. Porter
Donald J. Hurley
Jesse James Technicolor Epic Tops Fox Bill for Week
The Metropolitan Theatre opens a second week of Foxs Jesse James in Technicolor based on the outlaw life with Tyrone Power Henry Fonda and Nancy Kelly leading a large cast. The associate feature While New York Sleeps stars Michael Whalen and Chick Chandler as reporters who stumble into a murder scoop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
Jesse James
Tyrone Power
Henry Fonda
Nancy Kelly
Randolph Scott
Henry Hull
Slim Summerville
J. Edward Bromberg
John Carradine
Brian Dunlevy
Jane Darwell
New York
Michael Whalen
Chick Chandler
Pretty Jean Rogers
Robert Kellard
Jean Woodbury
Harold Huber
Mayors, police chiefs, and toboggans in local notes
A string of quick mentions covers Sept streets plans for Mahoney’s steam rollers plans for Cambridge police chief appointment by Senator Blanchard and other city concerns. Taxis, toboggan slide chatter, campaign committees and park department scrutiny mix with social quips and humorous asides about local figures and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoney
Harvard
Charlie Apted
Blanchard
Cambridge Police
Schlesinger
Library
Lyons
Commander
Police Chief Bill Sparks Debate Over City Politics
The council hears a heated discussion on a plan to appoint a police chief via nonpolitical means. Police Commissioner Bill criticizes it as violating Home Rule while City Solicitor and various reps question the political role and cost. Chief Leahy defends his 40 year career amid accusations of mayoral interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson
Paul J. Frank
Taxpayers’ Ass'n
Leo Diehl
Amelia W. Fiske
League of Women Voters
Frank G. Potter
Central 5Q
Leahy
Cambridge
Crane
Blanchard
Thos. O'Neill, Jr
Michael Neville
William F Ward Last Rites For Retired Policeman
Last rites were held for William F Billy Ward a retired policeman who died last week at St John s Church North Cambridge where he had lived for years He served 30 years and was pensioned in 1923 Survived by his widow Ellen Dolan Ward Burial followed at St Paul s Cemetery Arlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F
Billy) Ward
St. John’s Church
Ward
North Cambridge
Ellen (Dolan) Ward
St. Paul's Cemetery
Arlington
Cambridge Kiwanis hears moving recital on child life
Dr. Harold Major, N. E. director of Save the Children Fund, delivers a stark recital on conditions facing mountain children in the South during Cambridge Kiwanis weekly luncheon at the Commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Major
N. E
Save the Children Fund
Cambridge Kiwanis
Height of Fog Levels in Daily Atmosphere
The height of an ordinary fog can lie below 1000 feet and often under 500 feet, depending on atmospheric conditions. Fog baselines vary with humidity, temperature, and wind, influencing visibility ranges and flight or road safety considerations.
Probate Court Seeks Objections to Albert Sauveur Will
Middlesex Probate Court requests written appearances by March 2 1939 from interested persons in the Albert Sauveur estate Cambridge for probate of a purported last will naming Mary Prince Lanver as executrix without bond. Return day February 9 1939.
Petition for administrator in estate of Thomas Moxon
A petition to Cambridge Court requests Harold A. Moxon of Arlington be appointed administrator of the estate of Thomas Moxon late of Cambridge without bond. Written appearance required by March 1 1930. Witnesses: John Leggat and John Bruce. February 9 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
Thomas
Te Witnees
John C. Leggat
Eequire
Fitness
John Ulce
Baineedan
Lobring IF
Tordan
Register
Probate notices for Cambridge estates in Massachusetts
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex to all persons interested in the estate of Catherine Egan late of Cambridge in probate of a will of Martin J. Hyam of Cambridge appointing executor without surety. Return day March 16, 1899. Witness Judge John C. Leggat. Loring F. Jordan, Register. Feb 11-16-25. Also Edward Morgan known as E D Morgan of Cambridge probate of will appointing executrix without surety. Return day Feb 28, 1930. Witness Judge John C. Legget. Loring Jordan, Register. Feb 11-18-55.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
Cathering Egan
Cambridge
Martin J. Hyan
Conanty
John C. Leggat
Esquire
Loring FP
Jordan
Register
Edward Se Morgan
E. D. Late
Fa . Morgan
John C. Léegent
Loring
Middlesex Probate Notice for Helen Gary Late of Cambridge
A petition seeks appointment of Frederick Mentnm of Cambridge as administrator of Helen Gary late of Cambridge. Objections must be in writing to the Court of Cambridge by forenoon on February 10, 1937. Witness John Tee Esquire, First Judge of the Court. Dated January 19, 1939. Loring Jordan, Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
Helen Gary
Cambridge
Tion
Tobn @ tee
Tadeo
Loring Jordan
Petition to register land title in Cambridge parcel
The petitioner alleges a parcel of land with buildings in Cambridge Suffolk County is subject to covenants and restrictions from prior deeds. The court is asked to register and confirm title with a plan showing the lot and adjoining boundaries in relation to Rogers Street and neighboring properties. A written appearance and sworn defense must be filed by March 6, 1939, or the petition will proceed and a decree may bar contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bo Moakler Co, Inc
Uaking’ Company
Buatpene
Cambridge
Sandsthon
Ak Wen
Padi Corbridge
Chelsea
of Suffolk
Sid Commonwealth
Crane
Rogers Street
Gridley Baking Comerly
Enid Land
Gridley Baking Company
William Crane
Sarah Oniae
Hobere HL Sanderson
Enterprise Moakler Co. Inc
Wendell L. Sichols
Ice Company
Gary
Ienid Court
Kostom
Court House
John Fe, Fenton
Esquire
Sen
Middleswex
Commonwealth
Cambridge Savings Bank
Ehael J. Donovan
Margaret Minatrin
Amy Crothin Tiny
Thomas F. Sullivan
Trowtee
Sam M. Porter
Dominica Carbon
Bernice M. Cannon
Sald
Anid
Wintheor
Michael J. Donovan
Iand
Amynihia
Lande
Thomas F. Sublivan
Wiliam M. Porter
Dominico Carbone
Boston
John E. Fenton
Sealy
Cambridge Land Court Seeks Objections to Title Registration
Bernice M. Cannon petitions Cambridge land to register and confirm title for a parcel described by bounds in Cambridge. The Cambridge Savings Bank and named trustees are parties, and objections must be filed in Boston by March 6, 1939, or be barred.
Keith Memorial Theatre Screens Gunga Din With Disney Revue
Cary Grant Victor McLaglen and Douglas Fairbanks Jr star in Gunga Din at Keith Memorial Theatre with a large India set and a thrilling rescue mission. The program also features Walt Disney's Mother Goose Goes Hollywood with Joan Fontaine and a supporting cast plus Brave Little Tailor and Merebabies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RKO Radio
Kipling
Keith Memorial Theatre
Cary Grant
Victor McLaglen
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
Hollywood
Joan Fontaine
Sam Jaffe
Eduardo Ciannelli
Robert Coote
Montague Love
Abner Bibermen
Grant
McLagren
Fairbanks
Royal Engineers
Khyber Pass
Frontier
India
Gunga Din
California
Sierras
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Supertest Council
Hood Route
Cal Hoods
Central Square Theatre
Walter L. Reed
Hampshire
Kirkland
James J. Shea
Broadway
Prospect St
Joseph J. Kelley & Son Funeral Home
Carce
WYETH
John J. Donovan
Union
Crystal Cafe
Rathskeller
David J. Nelligan
Mass. Ave. Kir
Thomas H
Punerel
Pearl St
Concord Av
Tel
Charles B. Watson
Pearl St. Tro
Ats Moo Felten
Undertakers
Tobin
Cleveland
Rabart
Wood
Miss C. Donovan
Health Dept
Dr. Cassidy
Robart
Mass
Avenue
Central Square
KIR
Belmont Spring Water Co
Tel Bel
Winter ST. Belmo
Carroll
Metropolitan Theatre
D.P. Danehy & Sons
Mass, Ave
N. Cambridge
Galgay
the Florist
Mass. Ave
Trowbridge
T. W
Martin W. Ryan
Milton
McKenzie
Park Dept
Taxpayers’ Association
Brother Bell
Harrison
Isaac
John C. Burns
Norfolk Street
William F. Ward
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Probate
Albert Sauveur
Eadh
Mary Prince Lanverr
Commonwealth OF Mas&aetts
Helra
Rrone
Land Court
Charles A. Southworth
Arthur D. Hamilton
Bay
Federal
el. Kosten
Commonwealth OF Wassachusetts
Charles A. Soctaworth
Recorder
Stearns. & Stearns
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