Lyons Takes Mayoral Oath for Second Term in City
Mayor John W. Lyons was administered the oath of office by City Clerk Burke last Monday in a ceremony in the City Council chamber. A large crowd attended as Lyons outlined plans for the next two years and praised past improvements in local government. The council elected Francis L. Sennett president, while Roche nominated McNamara. votes showed Sennett favored by most members and Lyons family received a hearty send off into the new year.
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Donovan
Tierney
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St. Mary's Church
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Roche
McNamara
Mr. Sennett
George Washington
Lyons
Rockwood
Good
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Ros- City
Bill Hogan
Bill Hogan, Jr
Leahy
Douglas
Andrew P. Carroll
Frank Sennett
Chet” Swenson
Leos Dista-Se
Henry McDonough
Gas and Electric
Frolice
Continental Hotel
Harvard Sq
Park Commission
Meet Major Bowes Thursday Night on WEEL Broadcast
A Boston area item reports Major Bowes on WEEL Cambridge Night from 9 to 10 PM with 27 million listeners. The program includes voting with PORter 7500, a large operator staff, and Lever Brothers supplying a life size soap bust of Major Bowes.
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Weel
Cambridge
Chrysler-Major Bowes
Telephone Company
Switchboard
Bowdoin Sq
Boston
Lever Bros
Major Bowes
Red Cross Accepts Blankets for Polish War Relief
The Cambridge Chapter of the American Red Cross at 42 Brattle Street says its national office has approved accepting blankets for Polish War Relief. Special reading pages 3, 4.
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Cambridge
The
American Red Cross
Brattle Street
Cambridge Declares Honor City on Major Bowes Show
A Cambridge proclamation announces that Major Edward Bowes will select Cambridge for the Honor City distinction on the Chrysler Amateur Hour broadcast from WEEI on January 11 1940 at 9 pm. The event engages local Chamber of Commerce businesses and 105 extra operators to handle caller votes via Porter 7500 and a school drive to involve families in the telecast.
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Edward Bowes
Chrysler
WEEI
Bowes
Cambridge ‘Chamber of Commerce
New York
Spencer Takes the Chair at Park Road Meeting
John A. Spencer elected chairman for the new year amid a lively Park Rd meeting. Mrs. Jessie W. Brooks nominated former chairman Jere Coughlan who declined. Commr Corkery and Commr Guiney supported Spencer while Johnno carried votes from all but retiring Chairman Scannell. Spencer pledged a progressive administration.
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Park Rd
John A
Scannell
Spencer
Voted to table requests for tree climbers and matrons
The meeting decided to table all requests for tree climbers and matrons and did not authorize any civil service requisitions. This reflects cautious budgeting and staffing considerations in the ongoing municipal process.
Two Men Roomers Wanted At 369 Green Street
Classified notice seeks two male roomers for two large rooms on the bathroom floor at 369 Green Street near Central Square opposite the Police Station. Positions become available before a vote recorded by the Board.
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Green St
Central Sq
Rooms for light housekeeping near Central 8Q
To let near Central 8Q clean warm rooms suitable for business women or girls. Light housekeeping accommodated. Address 36 Green Street rear.
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Zorro's Fighting Legion
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Commonwealth Avenue
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Church Street
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New Ch. Park Recreation Board
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Masschusetta Ave
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