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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1940
Page
8
Cambridge Massachusetts edition of the Sentinel Publishing Company page dated February 24 1940 notes publication at 580 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge and entry as second class matter at Boston Post Office under the 1879 act with editor H J Mahoney.
Rumors suggest an official proposal to add dual free parking lots in Central Square. One site near Manhattan Market on the avenue would hold about 300 cars, the other along Austin Street to hold another 300, with access and tax considerations noted by Councillor McNamara.
Three celebrities addressed Cambridge audiences this week. Edw J MacEwan spoke for Quincy Chamber of Commerce trade in Central Square. Mayor Kane of Woburn impressed with wit and sharp civic critique. Assessor James J Casey discussed building zoning reform before Harvard Square Businessmen, shaping a practical liberal education in the week.
Tuesday night the Harvard Sq. Businessmen's Ass'n unanimously commended Supt. of Streets Jas. F. Mahoney for prompt snow removal across Harvard Sq and Central Sq. The praise cited his fair firm leadership and patient staff, with Budget Examiner Frank McCall and Purchasing Agent Wm. D. Hillis supporting rapid mobilization of Cambridge removal equipment.
The Cambridge Chamber of Commerce presents December data showing 240 firms employing 15 991 people with a total weekly payroll of 506 961 dollars, up 4.0 percent from November. Ninety industries account for 13 036 workers and 326 695 dollars in weekly payroll, down 0.59 percent on hiring but up 4.0 percent in payroll. The average weekly salary rose from 23.97 dollars in November to 24.98 in December, reflecting Cambridge’s higher than national average due to its diverse economy.
Woburn Mayor Kane drew applause during a lively hour as he blasted school spending and political meddling. Pres. John Campbell teased a mystery Mar 5 and officer elections Mar 11, while Kane mocked expenses and urged reforms amid nickname chatter from city staff.
A penny sale to benefit the House of the Good Shepherd in Boston is set for next Thursday evening in the Elks Building lodge room at Central Square. Proceeds fund convent equipment. Committee leaders include Miss Luberta M. Clauss of Cambridge and Miss Alice M. Kelleher of Everett, with several other local women assisting from Arlington Chelsea Cambridge Dorchester Malden and more.
Charles Paxton a Boy Scout leader in Sweetwater Texas volunteered to fry fish for a camp supper. He dressed them and rolled them in meal but a tenderfoot friend found the fish had been coated with soap chips.
The Gambier, an American owned Hawaiian bark, was taken into possession on July 5, 1859, by Capt. N C Brooks in the name of the United States, with formal possession by Captain Reynolds of the U S S Lackawanna on August 28, 1887.
Local diary notes recount a nighttime alley incident near the Hood creamery on Mass Ave, where two youths were spotted. repairs follow including broken windows and a wedged cellar door. City officials, residents, and Cambridge Elks members appear in a stream of social items and remarks.
A notable rise in white collar employment is described from 1870 onward highlighting greater numbers and shifting work patterns across sectors. The text notes rapid expansion and implications for the labor force and economy.
Councillors Pill Crane and McNamara pledged help for Central Square improvements to boost trade. H J Mahoney blamed weak leadership and lack of program for stalled progress while Chamber of Commerce leaders urged unity. Arthur MacKenzie presided as Lieut Mallahan highlighted parking fixes and Chief Leahy’s efforts.
Central Square Theatre presents Charles Laughton in The Hunchback of Notre Dame with Maureen O'Hara Sir Cedric Hardwicke and Thomas Mitchell in key roles. The Flying Deuces with Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy accompany.
King Winter delivered a knockout of snow and ice last Tuesday evening leading to the cancellation of the regular Park Board meeting. The Happy Family decided to postpone until next Monday at 6 PM.
The home owner is cautioned when buying electrical equipment to consider whether direct current or alternating current service is received. Some appliances that work on direct current will not operate on alternating current, and direct service localities are declining but still relevant.
Assessor Casey leads a Cambridge committee seeking 6000 for expert help to modernize a 1908 building code and 1925 zoning law. H J Mahoney challenges future development, urging action on Beck Hall oil station zoning and tax‑value optimization of Mass Ave Harvard St Broadway and Cambridge St corridors. Cav the cartoonist mocked officials and civic vision as discussions close.
Dr. Wm. D. Cogan and Pr. John Redmond were speakers at the Massachusetts Chiropody Association convention held at the Parker House on Wednesday. They headlined Greater Boston chiropodists from 1374 and 671 Mass. Ave. in the city.
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