06 Jun 1942
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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1942
Page
1
A compact update notes moves toward a Public Safety Commit tee with questions about J J M as a hopeful. It mentions a guarded briefcase and a frequent City Hall visitor while flagging last week’s tax rate announcement. It also covers police command changes, road junction naming, a new parking lot, and praise for assessors lowering taxes.
City Manager Atkinson notified the City Council Monday of several appointments. They included Thomas J. Hartnett as Elections Commissioner succeeding C Brendan Noonan, reappointment of Arthur G. MacKenzie City Treasurer William H Reardon and Arthur M. Wright as Sinking Fund members reappointed, William M. Hogan Jr. mentioned.
Wm M Hennessy a prominent candy maker and large property owner died after a weeks illness at St Elizabeths Hospital He came from Ireland at 17 and built a store at 499 Mass Ave still operating He was the citys largest individual taxpayer Funeral Mass was held at St Aidans Brookline burial Holy Cross Cemetery Survived by a sister Mrs David Russell and a brother in Ireland
Dear Editor, a reader questions Patrick J Moynahan who audits city department accounts though not a local resident or regular city employee. The letter urges clarification of Moynahan’s role and authority in municipal financial oversight.
Local reader questions what steps are being taken to open Jerry’s Pit on North Cambridge for public swimming. Concerns include private ownership, potential city expropriation, and the need to provide a safe, accessible water space for a densely populated area this summer.
First National Super Markets will open a modern self service supermarket at 115 Prospect St near Central Sq next Thursday. The store serves thrifty shoppers with access by auto bus or on foot and El buses stop at the door, reflecting the retailer's growing influence in New England.
Funeral services are held today for Insp Jos L Johnson veteran health inspector who died after a two week illness at 71. Known as Belmont Joe he served nearly four decades enforcing pure food laws at city slaughterhouses and the Health Department. He was appointed in 1903 by Mayor McNamee and earned a reputation for honesty and integrity. He died at the home of his daughter Mrs D Frank Ryan in Belmont.
Cambridge Lodge of Elks moves ahead with a great military civic parade to honor Flag Day on Sunday June 14. Impressive exercises and common plans are under way for the Cambridge event.
The clipping notes a $2.40 tax rate reduction seen as proof the city manager system offers efficiency. It highlights consolidating clerical and messenger roles, merging offices with the city clerk, and eliminating unpaid boards while preserving school oversight. Continue on Page 3.
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