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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1937
Page
1
City gossip column notes municipal intrigue with hints of mayoral shakeups and political maneuvering. Mentions Wm. J. Shea for mayor, a firework display, and a mix of city officials. also cites WPA transportation costs and a local travel note about Beatrice Conley.
The conversation recalls Frank Facey printer and local figures in Cambridge. It mentions 1897 parish records, hand composition, the Pratt Building on C Street, Harvard Rink on Putnam Avenue, and scenes at Prospect Rink with Riverside Boat Club exhibitions. The rink fire and future owners are noted.
At Russell Field North Cambridge the Jefferson Club staged an all day Independence Day celebration drawing about 15 000 attendees. A finale firework show featured a face outline of City Treasurer William J Shea with the label Our Next Mayor William J Shea prompting political chatter. Mayor Lynch deemed the use of city property inappropriate. President Daniel F OBrien and Vice President Reginald J Murphy led the event praised by attendees including many children and adults.
City Hallwomen clerks gathered at the Fox and Hounds Club in Boston to honor Margaret Connelly on her retirement after nearly 25 years with the City Auditor's staff. A gold bar pin with an amethyst and a leather bag were presented as gifts. Anna G. Scollan led the planning committee for the evening of songs and dances despite hot weather.
Central Square in Greater Boston will resemble a deserted village as stores close for the 1937 Wednesday half holiday season. The Central Square Business Men's Assn annual outing at Fieldston Marshfield will feature day events, a Benedicts versus Bakers baseball game with Dizzy Dean as likely assistant coach, plus races, bowling, swimming, dining, and dancing. Local officials including Mayor Lynch and Fire Chief Gutheim will attend. Harold Blaney will handle decorations and Wm. McCrehan arranges a Cambridge welcome at Fieldston. Shop early Wednesday, folks.
Cambridge Elks deny a Boston Lodge carnival story misrepresented. John J. Henderson says the local lodge funds and cares for Cambridge children. The piece questions if the event will turn into a fireworks display.
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