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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1938
Page
1
A short opinion piece by John J McGillicuddy in The Sentinels Gossiper reflects on rumors and public chatter shaping local perception. The columnist weighs how hearsay influences civic judgment and community mood.
Rumors say multiple surprise appointments may come from Mayor Lyons next Tuesday. A Water Department minstrel show is also rumored with named staff and guest stars. Ex congressman Dick Russell and others figure in district politics while a mayoral funeral address and school board talks surface.
The Manhattan Market bank drew over 6 000 members at the Thursday 2 PM drawing. Marie Keatz won 100 dollars, Richard wm 75 dollars, and Mrs Ray Carlson 50 dollars. The bank will continue the drawings with next Thursday at 2 PM and a 50 dollar prize. Membership is open at the Bank Booth rear center for a punch card usable on any day except Thursday. If a winner is absent, the dividend rolls into the following week’s 50 dollar drawing.
J Frank Facey recalls the deaths of Rev J Henry Dockrey and Edw T Hayes. Hayes, a Riverside Boat Club leader and former amateur champion rower, is remembered as a fine oarsman who helped propel club success on the Charles River and in regattas.
Chas F Hurley operates at 276 Commonwealth Avenue Boston offering real estate insurance and mortgage services. Local reader notes indicate a long standing brokerage with a focus on property transactions and risk management.
By unanimous vote the Cambridge City Council appoints Owen F. McCall as Budget Examiner. A 1899 born local, son of the late Henry F. and Annie A. McCall, he worked at N E Tel Co and the State Public Works Dept in Roadside Improvement, managing labor and material expenditures. He seeks long term city expense savings.
The City Council opened the year with a fiery session as Councillor Gibson blasted the Police Department over staffing and response times. Swenson led liquor policy oversight with a study committee and the council approved library funding and dump cleanup despite clashes.
Dan O'Brien chosen as local chairman of the President's birthday committee in Cambridge to raise funds for infantile paralysis. Governor Hurley Attorney General Dever and Mayor Lyons named honorary chairmen as preparation builds toward the January 29 celebration.
David J. Nelligan hosts an open house at 2192 Mass. Ave. on Monday night. Attorney General Dever and Mayor Lyons lead a long list of invited guests at the event announcing the new funeral home.
Sugar beets manufacture sugar in their leaves and transfer the produced sugar to the root for storage.
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