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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1940
Page
8
The 25 years ago column notes George Cole has taken over the Harvard Co-operative Society. He built the Harvard emporium from a modest haberdashery and propelled its growth with hard work and a steady, affable style. Cole is respected and well liked in Cambridge.
Councillor Roche urged the council to preserve its integrity against executive overreach and nominated retiring president Thos McNamara to lead. The piece suggests Roche aimed at himself, criticizing self nomination and noting ties to Mayor Lyons and President-elect Sennett.
City leaders urge opening East Cambridge industrial land to attract tenants and expand taxable values. The Cambridge Industrial Commission should receive funds to attract outside interest and boost industry and housing, arguing scientific salescraft can unlock Cambridge assets in the Metropolitan District.
Editorial calls Mayor Lyons to rapidly modernize Cambridge building laws to prevent speculators from filling Mass Ave with one story stores. It cites low taxes on Dans Apartments and Dana block plots, urging strong foundations and swift protective restrictions to protect land value and city revenue.
A plainclothes traffic officer observed a clear parking law violation and asked to see the offender's license. The driver asked who to contact to fix the issue, suggesting a custom of informal settlement. The officer recorded the plate and prepared to refer the matter to a district judge.
The Eagle Cornice Co at 197 Sidney Street in Cambridge is presented as a durable Cambridge roofing and cornice firm built on knowledge, skill, and practical workmanship. Founded by Edw McGanty with ties to M Steinmetz, the company claims lasting quality in public and private buildings across New England, blending beauty and utility in roofing.
The New England Confectionery Company offers a candy replica of their plant as a wedding cake. Ginn & Company presents Major Bowes with three embossed gold-edged books. Dewey & Almy showcases meat-preservation ideas, and Houghton Mifflin gives a deluxe Longfellow poetry volume. The city via Mayor Lyons gifts mahogany book-ends featuring the Washington elm.
Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine Heeney of 117 Pleasant Street followed a brief illness at City Hospital. She was active in Blessed Sacrament Parish and widow of Edwin Heeney a longtime draw tender. A Solemn Requiem High Mass was at Blessed Sacrament Church and burial occurred at Cambridge Cemetery. She was in her 80s and survived by relatives including grandnephews Officer Edward J. McGillicuddy and John J. McGillicuddy and cousin Mary Hall. Born in Albany New York.
The text notes Hiawatha was a Mohawk belonging to the Iroquois Confederation, also known as the Five Tribes.
A spread of portraits, retirements, and city milestones. Mayor Russell's inauguration nears with notes on governance. Police and Fire Dept. veteran Martin Conley dies at 62 River St. The License Board approves a 150 car garage for the Continental Hotel. Ex-Councillor Barrett and realtor Conway reappear in city life as reflects on past glories and community ties.
Central Square Theatre offers Rulers of the Sea a steamship epic starring Douglas Fairbanks Margaret Lockwood and Will Fyfe starting Friday. The companion feature is Charlie Chan in City in Darkness. Also showing Day Time Wife with Tyrone Power and Linda Darnell in a gay comedy ahead of Tuesday.
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