City Hall Buzz and Local Gossip from Cambridge
A collage of City Hall intrigue and neighborhood chatter. Notes include School Board access, patrol and police topics, dates about public meetings, Elks defense lectures, and a report on local staff moves and rumors in Cambridge.
Governor Proclaims Brotherhood Week Observances
One of the leading gatherings will be Constitution Lodge No 1274 of the B nai B rith with a meeting at brigia Hall 100 Mt. Auburn St Wednesday at 8 o clock continued on page 4
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Constitution Lodge
B'nai B'rith Im Cantabrigia
Mt. Auburn St
Cozy Coupes and City Council Clerkship Clash
A small gallery greeted the City Council Tuesday night as discussion over an endorsement of a Senate Bill to raise voter names on candidate papers sparked a lively session. Mayor Lyons sought 18500 for a new ladder track at the Portland Street fire house amid rule suspension approved 11 to 3 with Parker Roche Wins opposed and Sullivan absent.
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Roche
Lyons
Portland St
Messrs. Parker
Winstow
Sullivan
Park Board Deliberates Fresh Pond Golf Concessions
The February Park Board session discussed Fresh Pond Golf Course rates for 1944 and possible concessions for Thos E Donnelly. City official Mike Sullivan challenged Donnelly’s suitability to run the venture, noting limited daily trade and praising his golfing ability. A motion to grant all concessions to Donnelly failed 3 3 after Jos Guiney and Ch Spencer argued against it. Mrs. Brooks and others pointed to propriety and existing conditions.
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Park Rd
Mike Sullivan
Parks Recreation
Stephen H. Mahoney
Fresh Pond
E. Donnelly
Sullivan
Spencer
Donnelly
Iron Mike
Asid Ch. Spencer
Jessie Brooks
Ch. Spencer
Jos
Guiney
Mr. Donnelly
McBride
Scannell
Opening of Habitat Memorial Drive Chamber
Brief ceremonies mark the opening. On noon, House Committee Chairman Tack will hand the keys to President Townsend who will speak spontaneously. A knotty pine Members Lounge and fully paneled Director's Room highlight the new quarters. Open House runs from Monday noon February 24 through Friday February 22.
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House Committee
Leon P. Tack
Townsend
Galgay Challenges New Master’s List Over English Study
Shortly after the new master’s list was shown to School Port members Assistant Superintendent Tobin and member Wm. F. Galgay brought an unexpected argument. He urged ending the roster at once arguing those who didn’t study English are at the bottom. Continued on Page 8.
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Tobin
Wm. F. Galgay
East Cambridge
Sentinel
Foundry Field
Thorndike School
Dan O'Brien
George McKelliger
Jerry Downey
Jas, Dunn
James Black
Bob Hartrey
Gormiley
Rud H. Fletcher
Father O'Brien
Sacred Heart
Mathew
Cambridge NYA Work Center Authorized
Cambridge and local officials voted to authorize the superintendent of schools to establish a NYA Work-Experience Center in Cambridge at no rental cost to the School Department. The Cambridge Youth Council praises the move as a solution for youth jobs and training.
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Carr
N.Y.A
Cambridge
Cambridge Youth Council
East Cambridge Club to Hold Post Easter Social at Jefferson Club
East Cambridge residents and former locals are invited as guests of the Jefferson Club for a post Easter gathering directed by President Daniel F. O'Brien. Harold Donehy’s dance orchestra will play and a collation will be served, following a prior crowd-filled festival.
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East Cambridge
Jefferson Club
Daniel F. O'Brien
Cambridge
Fefferson Club
Harold Donehy
O'Brien
Dearos
John Canney
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John J. McGillicuddy
George Washington
United States
Adolf Hitler
St. Patrick'a
Fall River
Finance Commission
Russell A. Wood
Hitler
Rindge School
Cambridge Lodge of Elks
National Defense
Elke Hall
Scheel Dept
City Hall
Tom O'Loughlin
M. M
Tom
Lon Keenan
Tommy Gibson
Jim Casey
Gong
McGormack
Eliot
Central Sq
John T
O’brien
Geo. McConbrey
New Central Sq. Realty Inc
Mass. Ave
Elks Banquet Hall
Jack Spencer
Joe Guiney
Park Board
Hood
Grace McManus
Kay Hurley
Harvard Sq
Rita Hurley
Mer. Parquette
Gracie
John
Eddie
Phil
James Tues
Jack Terry
Pill Hardware & Supply CO
Hyman Pill
Mer
Hes
Qhon
Cantabrigia Club
Windsor Auto Repair Shop
Eee Radio Service
Prospect St
Cambridge, Mass
Puritan Cake CO
Cambridge ST
LaFayette 5Q
Cambridge Demamiz
Emer
Madigan
Errol Flynn
Olivia Dehavill and
Ronald Reagan
Raymond Massey
Alan Hale
Santa Fe Trail
Jackie Cooper
Bonita Granville
WCOP
Benny McLaughlin
Leo Ryan
Dr. Satans
Robert Montgomery
Constance Cummings
Gene Autry
Mary Lee
Smiley Burnette “Ridin
Rainbow
Marx Bros
Henry Fonda
Chad
Lin of
Darnianna
Badoian Bros
Plymouth Desotos
Seles Service
Mary
Chas. F. Burley
Commonwealth Avenue
Boston
Galgay
Nya
Canney
Cogent
Jeferson Club
Anhattan Market
Massachusetts Avenue
Central Square
Ofa
Maryland
Manhattan
Mass.ave
Ronson