Whirligig Session of School Committee and City Council
The School Committee met at 9 10 P M after a Finance Committee session. A grant of 121 000 from school funds was approved by the governor and legislature, with thanks sent to lawmakers. Members discussed the Longfellow school, parade participation, and the open-door policy amid council activity.
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Sesson
City Council
Stokes
Hurley
New Roberts
Ralph Robart
Wood
Buildings Terry
Longfellow School
Terry
Messrs. Hurley and McGreenery
Longfellow
La France Trucks Highlight Demand for Reliable Hauling
Edison noted that faster production relies on better transport. The La France truck is praised for sturdy chassis, strong brakes, rugged steering, and engine efficiency, meeting modern industry needs. Showroom at 1265 Boylston Street invites buyers to learn about dependable transportation solutions.
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Thomas A. Edison
la France
la France-Republic Sales Corporation
Boylston Street
City Council Meeting Reflects Dignified Civic Process
The council convened in a respectful session with few appointments tabled for later. The mayor vetoed last week’s press condemnation resolution, while water board members Scully and Turner were confirmed. Traffic changes in Harvard square were adopted and a zoning withdrawal granted. Longfellow School loan order advanced.
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John J. McKenzie
Daniel J. Toomey
Wayland M. Minot
Jos. Lawrence Ragazio
Elizabeth A
James J. Scully
Howard M. Turner
Water Board
Harvard Square
Charles Finestein
Pleasant Street
Allston Street
T. F. Murphy
Longfellow
Wardwell
Broadway
Central Trust declares quarterly and extra dividends
The Board of Directors of Central Trust Company declares a regular 5 percent quarterly dividend payable July 1, 1930 to stockholders of record June 24, 1930. An extra 2 percent dividend also paid July 1, 1990, totaling 7.4 percent for the quarter and establishing a 30 percent annual dividend basis.
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Central Trust Company
Gossipy downtown power clashes and campaign hints
The column alleges Mayor Russell may run for lieutenant governor, with Chet Martin and Merry Downey enforcing city work while police Captain Bill Ginty is eyed for a station. It notes City Council friction with the mayor into December 1931, hints at a referendum on Plan A, and previews summer and autumn political activity.
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Russell
Kings and Queens
Professor Lauds Ginger Ale As Perfect Health Drink
In 1918 Prohibition spurred interest in ginger ale as a healthful beverage. Professor Harvey Monck of Columbia endorses ginger ale as aiding appetite and digestion and highlights Pureoxia Ginger Ale from 110 Norway Street as finely made with Jamaica ginger and modern production.
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Professor Lauds
United States
Harvey Monck
Columbia University
Pureoxia Company
Norway Street
Jamaica
Commonwealth 3370
Tower in Brattle Square Building Seen as Danger
The Brattle Square city building towers over 100 feet away and is described as a community danger and eyesore. Supt. of Streets McMenimen is commended for cooperation with district wishes. The mayor tires of references to Ex Mayor Quinn at School Committee meetings as Harvard Square member challenges with a sharp gavel.
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Brattle Square City Building
Streets McMenimen
Central Square Business Men's Ass'n
Quinn
Harvard Square
Mr. Hurley
Sharp exchange at Joint Finance and School Committee session
President Stokes clashes with Councillor Leahy over opinions and election day discord. A special School Committee meeting is slated for Monday to discuss finances. Local contractor John M Dow relocates to 280 Green Street with Ingram Lunch taking the former office.
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Stokes
Leahy
Daniel
Joey
Wood
John M. Dow
Green Street
Ingram Lunch
Old Timers Exuberate At East Cambridge Institute Night
A large audience gathered for Old Timers Night at the East Cambridge Catholic Institute chaired by President Kelliher. Notables present included Sheriff Fairbairn Ex-Mayors Wardwell and Quinn Captain Jim Murray and Rev M J Coffey. The event featured minstrelsy reminiscences songs and stories reflecting the Institute’s long social tradition.
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East Cambridge Catholic Institute
Kelliher
Sheriff Fairbairn
Wardwell
Quinn
Jim Murray
Jas. T. Barrett
Father Mahar
Sacred Heart Church
Thaddeus H. Flynn
Wm. F. Long
Sam Muldoon
George Davis
Quinns
James
William
Joe
Max F. Macalowski
Institute
M. J. Coffey
St. James
Salem
Sacred Heart
Murray
Cambridge
Wade Booth
Walter Wardwell
East Cambridge
Harry Walker
Eddie Quinn
Bill Toohey
Jack Haverty
Sandy Chapman
Medford
Sandy
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Cambridge Street
North Avenue Savings Bank
Massachusetts Ave
Green ST
Council
Central Trust
Chet” Martin
Merry” Downey
City Hall
Bill” Ginty
Delaney-sewer
Prospect Street
Mass. Avenue
Austin Street
Central Square
Bill” Davis
Riverbank Court Hotel
Chas.f. Hurley Real Estate
University
Idrop Ini
Ginar 4504
Manhattan Market Central Square
Uphams Corner Market
Phone Uni
Weymouth
Norfolk Street
Father O'Brien
Father Coffey
Edward W. Quinn
Gary Cooper
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Fay Wray
King of the Cowboys
Bert
Heeler
Rober
Marion Payne
Woolsey
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