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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1934
Page
1
Air mail postage drops to 6 cents starting July 1 1934. Local patrons may redeem stamps and stamped envelopes of 5 cent denomination for 6 cent air mail stamps or stamped envelopes if returned by August 15 1934. After August 15 1934 only postage value will be allowed on 5 cent air mail envelopes returned for revalue.
Harry Feldman opens a cut rate drug store at 1005 Mass Ave between Dana and Ellery streets. Manager Frank C. Helstron, with 17 years at Franklin Pharmacy, oversees the shop with H Frank Murray in charge of the prescription department. Opening day visitors receive rosebuds or cigars and ice cream. free delivery is provided around the clock.
A street department truck was pushed by crew after battery trouble in the early morning. Officials observed the incident and questioned city funds for equipment. The piece notes Mayor’s recent police appointment list and hints at political moves by local figures, with the Blue and Gold Club opening at Central Square and comments on candidates.
Workers and officials from Central Square stores gathered for the annual Business Men's Association outing at Assabet Country Club in Stow Massachusetts. A 17 car convoy led by Motorcycle Officer Robert Burns traveled from Lafayette Square. Games between married and single men ended 11 to 4 with Benedicts victorious. women’s game tied 11 to 16.
J B Johnson of Jerry's Pit North Cambridge known for ice cream gifts to New Hampshire expresses gratitude. He is credited as a New Hampshire Yankee born in Piermont and enjoys permission from the Recreation Commission for use of the local swimming hole.
With Councillor Shea absent the special committee met to discuss a new re organization plan or elimination of objectionable features of the Russell remedy for lower city costs. The Mayor said Cambridge faces financial strain and current government is inefficient. He outlined expert studies and a plan to save money in 1925, opposing further pay cuts.
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