Toomey Pushes El Trolleys for Central Square Route
Councillor Toomey renews demand for replacing streetcars on Mass Ave from Harvard to Central Square with trackless trolleys. He cites El deficit allocations in Malden Everett and Cambridge and recalls a year old council order for trackless trolleys. City officials approved routine items and reappointments while a Library Trustee race sparked debate.
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John J. Toomey
Mass.” Ave
Harvard
Central
Toomey
City Solicitor Evarts Answers Editor Letter
City Solicitor Evarts replies promptly to a letter from the editor urging examination of General Court tills. He suggests the two sides should find time to review items possibly including Cambridge and notes the response will continue on page 8.
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Cambridge
Rumor-filled Cambridge civic scene and social events
City officials face budget and reform talk with mentions of a three-man license commission and a three-man election commission. Rumors swirl about pay raises, retirement exclusions, and potential police oversight changes. A Cambridge social calendar highlights a Jan 27 reception at Newtowne Hall and a Cambridge delegation dinner-dance, with birthday donations to aid needy children.
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Dredsidy
Cambridge
the Ton
John Deuarte
Edward Delucca
Joey Kemp
James McDonald
Hampshire St
Garland
Jos. Balantie
Jas. Ramsey
Arlington
Davids
Malden
Jos. McDonald
Park Board Meeting Keeps Attendance Low
One citizen attends the Park Recreation Board meeting this week while Prof Carroll Doten and John J. McBride are absent. New chair Michael Scannell bangs the table at 6 15 PM as the board eyes a contest with the City Council and School Board for best attraction. The Civil Service complains the board did not grant a working foreman rating for John F. Shea in Forestry.
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Park Recreation Board
Carroll Doten
John J. McBride
Michael A. Scannell
Park Board
Civil Service
John F. Shea
Cambridge Fourth in State for New Industrial Plants in 1938
Data by the Boston Chamber of Commerce shows Cambridge ranking fourth in the state for new industrial plants in 1938 with a total of 14. New employees reached 225. Cambridge also ranks second in industrial expansion, surpassed only by Boston and Chelsea.
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The
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Cambridge
Boston
Chelsea
Elks Ladies Night Promises Evening of Music and Dance
Cambridge Lodge of Elks invites the city to its monthly ladies night on Friday January 27. Harald Donahy's orchestra will play familiar dances and a floor show starts at 10 30 PM. Exalted Ruler John A O'Brien will give the 11 o clock toast. Elks Glee Club directed by Edward H Donovan will sing The Thirty Nine. Jack Moriarty is the chair.
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Cambridge Lodge of Elks
Harald Donehy
Greater
Boston
John A. O'Brien
Elks’ Glee Club
E.L.K
Edward H. Donovan
P.E.R
Jack Moriarty
Cambridge Chamber of Commerce aims to unite city progress
Cambridge leaders embrace a renamed Cambridge Chamber of Commerce expanding beyond manufacturing to cover all community interests. The Kendall Square facility offers daily lunches and guest talks on progress. Key officers, 24 directors, and a public dues explanation via TRO 4100 are noted.
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Cambridge
United States
Kendall Sq
Chamber of Commerce
John H. Campbell
Superior Laundry
Edwin R. Sage
Grocer
Raymond O. Chaffee
United Car Fastener Co
Jas
G. Kennedy
J. P. Squires Co
Treas
Harry P. Kitfield
Daggett Coenen
Rae John Mi
Greater Boston
Messrs. Brown Or Downey
School Board Actions Span Session With Resignations
Russell A. Wood now State Auditor opened the session Monday night until Mayor Lyons arrived due to busy agenda. Supt. Fitzgerald read the resignation papers and actions covered multiple school district matters including appointments and policy notes.
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Russell A. Wood
Lyons
Supt. Fitzgerald
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