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Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1940

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Red Cross Appeal Drives Cambridge War Relief Drive

The Cambridge Chapter of the American Red Cross reports completing about 16000 of its 24000 minimum War Relief quota. Chairman Normen H. Davis urges full fundraising as urgent reports arrive from the national organization. People seek aid locating friends in invaded Poland Norway Finland France Belgium and Holland. blanks are filled and sent to Red Cross societies via the State Department in Washington.

Cambridge American Red Cross Charles F. Walcott National Organization Normen H. Davis The Red Cross Poland Norway Finland France Belgium Holland State Department Washington

Zonta Club Elects Officers At Annual Meeting

The Zonta Club annual dinner in Watertown elected Inez Long as president and M Alice Reed as vice president. Other officers include Nina Littlefield as secretary Maude Stearns as treasurer and Elizabeth McElroy as director for three years. A publicity committee led by Ethel Porter Porter Chatman was appointed with Nina Littlefield and Elizabeth Ford as members.

Zonta Club Watertown Mabelle A. Fiske Inez C. Long M. Alice Reed Nina A. Littlefield Maude W. Stearns Elizabeth C. McElroy Luella C. Butler Ethel M. Porter Pauline W. Smith Josephine Macdonald Mary Ayan Ethel M. Porter B. Chatman Elizabeth Ford

Senatorial Protest and County Commissioner Rumor

The letter disputes rumors of a county commissioner candidacy and explains current setup. It notes three elected commissioners and one acting commissioner appointed by peers and the clerk of courts. It predicts one of the three or the acting commissioner will be renominated and reelected.

Hurley Real Estate Insurance Mortgages Ad in Boston

Chas F Hurley offers real estate insurance and mortgages at 276 Commonwealth Avenue Boston. Contact Tel Ken 0767 for services and guidance on property loans and coverage.

Commonwealth Avenue Boston

Pulling for Dr. Cox Honored Cambridge Figure

Dr. Alex Cox of Central Square was banqueted by the C. P. C. in Inman Hall. The dentist and philosopher, named by Gov. Saltonstall to the State Board of Appeal on fire insurance matters, is celebrated as a self made Cambridge citizen who sold papers in Central Square for over fifty years.

Alex Cox Inman Hall Cambridge Cox Gov Saltonstall State Board of Appeal Central Sq

Germans and World Power Clash in School Drill Debate

A Cambridge school board proposal by Dr James Cassidy to introduce Boys drill in high schools sparks sharp debate about preparedness and the threat of German power. The piece argues democracy faces a totalitarian menace and warns Europe risks being an armed camp if Americans fail to act.

Cassidy Jas. Cassidy Cambridge Charlie Chaplin Julius Caesar Germany Hitler Deutschland Earth Mahomet Europe Russia Japan Italy England France America Woodrow Wilson

Red Cross Quota for Cambridge War Relief Drive

Cambridge residents are urged to contribute over 3000 dollars toward a Cambridge Red Cross quota of 24000 as part of a national 10 million dollar Amercian Red Cross war relief campaign led by Charles Walcott and Ch. Richard Dow. Donations will be sent to Washington to aid war affected Europe. Voluntary workers cooperate in the urgent fundraising drive.

Cambridge War Relief Fund The Red Cross Charles F. Walcott Richard A. Dow Washington American Red Cross Europe

Republicans to Stage Revels in Boston

Narrative notes a Boston hotel event led by Morrell Edgerly and Maude Bedell with aides Eilleen Schaub Alice Lorance Wm Edgecomb and Herbert H McSorley. A commentator questions Cambridge venues and urges local groups to host similar gatherings, contrasting Democratic stance.

Boston Morrell Edgerly Maude Bedell Eilleen Schaub Alice Lorance Wm. Edgecomb Herbert H. McSorley Cambridge

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