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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1932
Page
4
Local column flashes political banter and city hall jibes as Mayoral race buzz and quotes crowd the page. Notes name odds and community figures like Dan O’Brien and Mayor Russell, plus jokes about police, schools, and a hidden City Hall passageway.
A two part session over heating methods for the Rindge School drew fierce debate. Herman W. Costa objected to buying steam from Harvard via the Electric Light Go while E D Mullane outlined a separate plant cost of over 50 000 versus 20 000 in the Harvard contract. The Mayor pressed Mullane on missing items and possible staff changes as engineers Favored an independent plant and a 3 to 2 vote fell short of approval.
During graduation exercises the debate over a purchase plan heated quickly. At 7 30 it was moved to recess until 9 30 and after return the discussion remained lively. The motion failed 4 to 2 with Cassidy abstaining while Delaney and Lynch voted no. An executive session followed.
Critics argue the School Committee should approve plans like the Supt of Public Buildings. They question member qualifications and vote behavior while Boston engineers discuss heat for the Rindge School. John Lynch and Richard Russell are named as outspoken figures. More next week.
On Monday June 13 the feast of St Anthony is observed at St Francis of Assisi Church East Cambridge with masses at 6 7 and 9 A M The blessing of children occurs at 315 P M and devotions at 915 530 and 730 P M A sermon and benediction follow the 730 P M service Liles and bread will be blessed and distributed A triduum in honor of St Anthony begins June 10 11 and 12 ahead of the June 15 feast A novena may start on any Tuesday with services held each Tuesday at the church
More than 1,600 friends from Greater Boston attended the Elks Newman night for Lew Newman at the Publix Central Square Theatre. The Cambridge Lodge sponsored the tribute with speeches by Exalted Ruler Charles Ramsey and others, a purse of gold and flowers presented, humorous interludes by Arthur Whataman Shires, and a post program dance and refreshments.
A vivid account describes a large crowd at the Elks Club event with Major James Whelan delivering a strong speech as a stand-in for Mayor Russell. Lew appears dazed on stage yet performs, while attendees note the elegant gowns and the ballroom atmosphere after the show.
The council debated employment preferences at the Rindge School contract and approved several public works moves. A traffic commissioner role was authorized and a municipal industrial survey was proposed to improve city government efficiency. A special committee was formed to consult the city solicitor on Broadway Common playground use.
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