Bernard Welch a Quiet Civic Pillar Remembered
The Cambridge Board of Public Welfare member Bernard Welch is remembered for twenty years of service marked by quiet charity and unostentatious kindness. Described as sincere and principled, he embodied moral integrity and humble civic duty. He is praised as a pillar whose life exemplified prudent generosity and lasting merit.
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Cambridge Board of Public Welfare
Bernard Welch
Shakespeare
Bernie Welch
Remembering Herbert J Hickey A Cambridge figure of goodwill
The article recalls Herbert Hickey, a refined, courteous man from St Marys Catholic Assn, noted for natural polish and family heritage. It notes his move to Boston for fire department secretarial work, his affable brightness, and praises his father and generation as sources of character and beneficence.
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Herbert Hickey
St. Mary’s Catholic
Boston
Cambridge
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Inman Square
Mayor Lynch Urges Tax Burden Sharing With State on Cambridge Colleges
In his inaugural address Mayor Lynch proposes that state or national government share the economic burden created by tax exempt universities in Cambridge. He notes a past Beacon Hill proposal to tax relief for cities with tax exempt colleges and urges real leadership as Beacon Hill’s legislative session begins.
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Cambridge
Beacon Hill
Parenthood
Harvard
Tech
Lowell
North Cambridge Board of Trade
University Trust Co
Bob
Etta
Lil
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Friends and Neighbors
John Russo
Walter T. York
Leslie F. Hunting
Edw. F. Keene
Tax rate verdict tests Lynch administration's fate
A mayoral inaugural cites high taxes as a barrier to prosperity. The piece argues tax levels hinge on city government structure, noting city manager systems tend to lower taxes while party-run councils often push costs higher. The next two years will prove the test.
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Lynch
Lynch Inaugural Echoes Political Call To Reform
The article covers Mayor Lynch's inaugural remarks urging action against economic insecurity and high taxes. It notes support from civic groups, retirement proposals for police and fire, and a crowded scene with ex mayors and officials at the ceremony and inaugural ball.
Gibson Elected President In Unanimous Council Vote
Streets Wm. R. McMenimen named to first acts as president. Council approves by unanimous vote. By McNamara motion a hearing is set for Jan 28 at 8 PM on the Federal Government petition to close streets in the Housing Area. Previous council had refused approval.
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Wm. R. McMenimen
McNamara
Gov't
Cambridge Attorney Praised as State Leader in Law
Cambridge man educated in local schools is regarded as one of the best attorneys in the state. Albert T. Doyle, assistant clerk of committees, takes a temporary role as mayor's secretary and is praised for municipal expertise aiding His Honor.
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Cambridge
Albert T. Doyle
First Steam War Vessel The Denologgs Designed by Folton
The Denologgs is described as the first steam war vessel in the United States Navy and possibly any navy. It is credited to designer Robert Folton.
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United States Navy
Robert Folton
Wood Is Elected Vice Chairman Of School Committee
Russell A Wood was elected vice chairman with a 4 to 2 vote after nominations by Dr Cassidy and Mr Robart. Wood abstained on adjournment, Edw OConnell was named temporary secretary after Robart changed the motion, while debate touched on past records and a possible court challenge over missing material.
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Cassidy
Robart
James Fitzgerald
Lynch
Galgay
Wood
Brooks
Fitzgerald
3. C
Mr. Robart
Sunday Musicales Begin at Hotel Commander
The first Sunday afternoon Musicales were held in the Hotel Commanders Main Lobby from 4 to 5 with Miss Jean Maxwell reading and imitations and Fred Knutson singing tenor. Tomorrow features Miss Martone Gibbs and the Delys trio with Larold Pummell Steve Church and Carl Arnold. The Commander Trio performs daily in the dining room 6 to 8 and Sundays 12 to 2 on piano violin and cello. The Cambridge local unit of the Community Federation met yesterday for organization purposes.
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Jean Maxwell
Fred Knutson
Martone Gibbs
Radio Somatic
Delys
Larold Pummell
Steve Church
Carl Arnold
Commander
Cambridge
Community Federation
Mayor Lynch Sets Night Of Elks Event On January Fifteenth
Mayor John D. Lynch leads upcoming Mayor's Night at the Elks Lodge with a live wire committee including Tim Gronin and James E. McCabe among others. The event will feature the mayor presenting views on city government matters and is slated for next Wednesday night.
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John D. Lynch
Lodge of Elks
Tim Gronin
James E. McCabe
John Dieselman, Jr
John R. Salmon
Armand D. Tufenkjian
John M. Moriarty
Thomas J. McCaffrey
Edward Hyland
John P. Caples
Charles McDonald
John I. Marshall
Lodge
Toomey Returns to Marlboro Academy After Holidays
Miss Anna M. Toomey of 3 Walnut Avenue returns to St. Ann's Academy Marlboro after Christmas at home. Golf classes at Rindge Field shelter under Charles J. Roche pro Fresh Pond Golf Course continue to be well attended. Charlie Roche predicts larger crowds at Municipal Golf Course.
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Anna M. Toomey
Walnut Avenue
St. Ann's Academy
Marlboro
Rindge Field Shelter
Charles J. Roche
Fresh Pond
Charlie
Bernard B. Welch Dead at 63 After Yearlong Illness
Bernard B Welch died Friday after a near yearlong illness at his home. A 30 year Post Office veteran and local Public Welfare Board member, he was born in the city in 1880. Funeral services were held Tuesday at St Peters Church with city and state officials and Post Office staff attending. He was brother to the late Police Captain Edw Welch. Burial followed at St Pauls Cemetery Arlington.
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Bernard OB. Welch
Tague
Ben
St. Peter's Church
Business Men's Association to Hold Jan 20 Supper Meeting
Plans are underway for a supper meeting of the Central 8th District Business Men's Association at the YWCA Monday evening January 20. President Howard McLennan promises an interesting business session.
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Howard McLennan
Durrell Hall Upcoming Screenings Features Notable Casts
The schedule lists films for next Monday through Saturday at Durrell Hall. The Last Days of Pompeii stars Dorothy Wilson and Preston Foster, Spring Tonic features Claire Trevor and Lew Ayres, Shipmates Forever with Ruby Keeler and Dick Powell, Wings Over Ethiopia, Charlie Chan in Shanghai with Irene Hervey and Warner Oland, and Super Speed starring Florence Rice and Norman Foster.
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Pompeii
Dorothy Wilson
Preston Foster
Claire Trevor
Lew Ayres
Ruby Keeler
Dick Powell
Charlie Chan
Shanghai
Irene Hervey
Warner Oland
Florence Rice
Norman Foster
Women Rule: Tribes Historically Led by Women
The Congo tribes of West Africa the Kaslas of Bengal the Damaras of South Africa and the Hownas of Madagascar are cited as examples of tribes historically ruled by women.
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West Africa
Bengal
South Africa
Madagascar
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