City Council Holds A Dreamy Session
The City Council met calmly for 15 minutes Tuesday night. The Mayor nominated John A. McDonald to the Water Board for a year from June 30. Sullivan halted action for a week and a $1200 WPA furniture toys project was approved.
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John A. McDonald
Maple Ave
Kendall Sq
Timothy McCarthy
Sullivan
Concord Ave
Walden Street
WPA
Gulf Oil Station
Quincy Sq
Johnny Toomey
Sennett
Kirkland St
Mike Sullivan
Red Cross Campaign Seeks Doubling Cambridge Quota
Dr Charles F Walcott Cambridge chapter chairman reports original Red Cross quota of 24000 has been completed and challenges to double it. Local residents and organizations contribute through bake sales puppet shows and direct donations while national relief funds shift to France and Allied nations as German relief plans are ruled out.
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Charles F. Walcott
Cambridge
Ethab
Joverdge
Walcott
Herd Gepouldt
Brown Street
Soma Weiss
Bryant Street
Motor Corp
Boston
Cambridge and
Somerville Ladies Auxiliary
Hebrew Schools
Hannah Winthrop
Polish Relief Committee of
Zonta Club
Cambridge, Jr
Business Women's League
The
Boston Ywca
Sisterhood
Temple Ashkenoz
Rotary Club
Tuesday Night Club
Woman’s Hebrew Aid Society
National Association
Washington
Alvan B. Hathaway
Red Cross Societies
Allied Nations
America
Norman Davis
France
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Germany
Friends of
City meeting on school economics and building use sparks votes
In Rindge, the council debated building use with Dr Cassidy endorsing Uncle Sam’s use and voting split on a high school economics course. The mayor and Carr supported the plan while Fitzgerald and Galgay opposed. A controversial order sought city solicitor guidance on board signoffs and a 295 discount delay was criticized.
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Algay
Fitzante
John Carr
Boston
Cassidy
Sam
Lyons
Carr
Gassidy
Fitzgerald
Galgay
J. Fitzgerald
Red Cross
Jas. Fitzgerald
Mystery Man at City Hall Probed as School Board Session Looms
A masked figure described as Mystery Man lurked near City Hall awaiting a School Committee session. The piece notes budget scrutiny, incinerator plans for Arlington and Belmont, and local officials like Mayor Lyons and Senator Blanchard weighing in on governance.
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City Hall
Rep. Bowker
Cong. Luce
Shakespeare
Mayor Lyons
Dick Russell
Metropolitan Theatre Opens Brotherhood Orchid and Flight Angels
The Metropolitan Theatre opens Thursday with Brotherhood Orchid starring Edward G Robinson and a strong supporting cast. The companion Flight Angels features Dennis Morgan and Virginia Bruce with Jane Wyman and Humphrey Bogart in a tale of aviation hostess training.
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Edw. G. Robinson
Flight Angels
Virginia Bruce
Wayne Morris
Dennis Morgan
Jane Wyman
Ann Sothern
Humphrey Bogart
Ralph Bellamy
Allen Jenkins
Donald Crisp
John” Sarto
Estate of Thomas E. Shera Cambridge probate
In Middlesex County Probate Court a petition asks that John T. Shea or suitable person be named administrator of the estate of Thomas E. Shera, late of Cambridge. Objections must be filed in writing by 10 a.m. on June 19, 1940 in Cambridge. Judge John L. Beal presides. Register Loering Jordan signs the citation.
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Middlesex
Cit
Thomas EB. Shera
Cambridge
Puet
John T. Shea
Sald
Eald Court
John
Esquire
Loering P.jordan
S S Steel Pier Launches Daily 100 Mile Provincetown Trips
The SS Steel Pier begins its 100 mile round trips to Provincetown on Friday as the Cape Cod Steamship Co enters its 86th year. The company, led by President Paul E Thurlow, notes over 2,250,000 passengers have enjoyed the one day vacation, with orchestra, cafeteria dining, deck games, harbor talks, and a marine lounge. Moonlight cruises run two nights weekly, Wednesdays and Fridays, departing at 9 P.M. for a three hour harbor tour.
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SS Steel Pier
Provincetown
Cape Cod Steamship Co
Steel Pier
Paul E Thurlow
Ae A
Petition for administration of estate in Cambridge
A citation in the Suffolk and Norfolk counties asks for Keene and Brown to be appointed administrators of the estate of Ruth Machae, deceased, without required surety. The petition was filed with the Cambridge probate court, return date June 20, 1440, witnessed by Judge John C. Legent, Register Lorisg o e Tordas.
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Huth MacHae
Cambridge
Gald
DPR
John C. Legent
Esquire
Wsld
Tordas
Petition to appoint conservator for Ada C Herman
A notice from Middlesex to Ade C Hermanuta Ada C Herman of Cambridge requests objections to appoint a conservator for Ada C Herman due to incapacitation. Robert Walker of Concord is named as potential conservator subject to court approval after a written appearance filed before ten o clock in the forenoon on the specified date. The citation is dated May 24 1900 at the Cambridge court with Register Loring P Jordan.
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Middlesex
Ade C. Hermanuta
C. Hermants
Ada C. Herman
Cambridge
Aeusette Department of
Mentalth
Adam C. Hermanute
Robert Walker
Concord
John C. Legrat
Tolga
Loring PF. Jordan
Buck Benny Rides Again Cast Bestowed Politest Man Title
Central Square Theatre reports the cast and chorus of Buck Benny Rides Again receive the title Politest man in Hollywood. The companion picture Charlie Chants Murder Cruise delivers action and thrills at the Sher rington hotel setting.
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Bers
Buck Benny Rides Again
Hollywood
Land dispute notice in Cambridge Massachusetts court petition
Public notice from Middlesex County Massachusetts asking a land owner to file a written appearance and oath with the Boston Recorder by June 24 to contest a land parcel described as bounded by Van Norden Street Middlesex Street and properties of William Crepeso and Mary Foley. The notice warns of default and potential entry of a decree and final bar if no appearance is filed. Names include TownER Fenton judge Charles A Southworth recorder Joseph Pine and parties Cambridge and Middlesex County firms and residents.
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Ervin BR
Middlesex Street
Wil Linn
Recorder of
Boston
Court House
Fenton
Sen
Charles A. Southworth
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Exspert Mechanical — Electrical & Radio Service
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