29 Jan 1938
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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1938
Page
1
Gossiper column from The Sentinel features urban lore and rumors recounted by John J McGillicuddy. It compiles anecdotes about neighbors posters and small town happenings with a wink and local sass.
Cambridge press notes city antics in March finale at Continental Hotel. Mayor Lyons faces budget scrutiny with dept heads during evenings work sessions. Rumors swirl about personnel moves including Police and Fire Department posts. Budget Examiner Frankie McCall audits alongside Lyons and City Auditor McKenzie as Jim Reagan’s clerkship continues.
Cambridge honored the valued services of Supt of Schools Michael E Fitzgerald at a testimonial banquet for his 25th year as director of local education. The event was held at the Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston last Wednesday night.
A reminiscence recounts Joe Kelley of East Cambridge a longtime public figure known for his public service as alderman representative and mayoral candidate. The piece notes his charm self education and cooperative spirit that earned him broad respect among Cambridge residents and his sudden death just after sixty.
City council members approved several WPA related appropriations to ease unemployment. The measures include 2500 for Hobbs Brook reservoir materials and transport and 6500 for Water Dept. to lay 4500 feet of 10 inch pipe replacing a 6 inch line on Memorial Drive.
Property record shows a real estate notice at 276 Commonwealth Avenue Boston. Details reference mortgage insurance and related lien actions, with filing and clearance steps to be determined by city records and lenders.
The Harvard Trust Co. unveils an upgraded Harvard Square branch showing a simple colonial exterior and a utilitarian interior. The bank emphasizes thrift and reliability from basement to banking floor. Continued on page.
A boy notified Mrs. J. Dynan of 368 Prospect St that she had a dividend at the Manhattan Bank. The drawer was $75. The bank changed absent drawer holding time to one hour. Dynan arrived in time to collect.
Central Square Businessmen's Association rejects annual meeting on election night and schedules a big supper session at Corcoran's Hall 631 Mass Ave next Monday. City Solicitor R Evarts will discuss the Fros and Cons of Holding Companies, with a two dollar collation for members and lower rates for new joiners. Secretary Moore invites interested parties to obtain a member card today or Monday.
The License Commission held a lively session last Monday with several cases. Chairman Quinn warned licensees to stop violations as Capt. Ginty and officers testified about a disturbance at Kathryn's Cafe 2516 Mass Ave. The board suspended Mrs Catherine McQueeney's cafe license for three days after police described a late night incident January 12 and prior drunken disturbances.
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