City election chatter and civic skits from the era
A jumble of names and jests about 1942 city politics. Mayors, council hopefuls, and civic figures like Jim Walch John Campbell Jerry Sullivan Leahy Cassidy and O Brien are pictured in satirical quick shots. Park, license, and education themes mix with plans for a City Manager and a busy council calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer
Fred
Jerry Sullivan
Taxpayers’ Assn
Leahy
Central Sq
Park Dept
Mad Doctor and Straw berry Blonde At Durrell Hall Schedule
Monday and Tuesday feature The Mad Doctor with Ellen Drew John Howard at Durrell Hall. Wednesday shows Strawberry Blonde with Olivia de Havilland James Cagney and Murder Among Friends. Friday and Saturday present Buck Privates with Abbott and Costello and Heroes in Blue with Dick Purcell.
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Mad Doctor
Ellen Drew
John Howard
San Francisco
Irene Hervey
Burgess Meredith
Olivia de Havilland
Jamez Cagney
Marjorie Weaver
John Hubbard
Buck Privates
Editorial Exchange on Senate Snags and Public Service
Letter from FRANK P. SCULLY questions the claim that Cambridge faced no fiscal harm. The editor replies that moral harm mattered, not money, noting conspiracy risks but asserting the city did not lose funds. costs fell on taxpayers and builders, with government interest in cost control. Ed.
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Harry
Senate
Cambridge
Frank
One Night in Lisbon and Singapore Woman at Metropolitan
The Metropolitan Theatre presents One Night in Lisbon a gay romantic comedy starring Madeleine Carroll Fred MacMurray with support from Patricia Morison Billie Burke John Loder Dame May Whitty Edmund Gwenn Reginald Denny and Billy Gilbert The second feature Singapore Woman stars Brenda Marshall David Bruce with Virginia Field Jerome Cowan and Rose Hobart in a tale of superstitions challenged by a plantation owner.
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Lisbon
Madeleine Carroll
Fred MacMurray
Patricia Morison
Billie Burke
John Loder
May Whitty
Edmund Gwenn
Reginald Denny
Billy Gilbert
Juliet
Singapore
Brenda Marshall
The
Orient
David Bruce
Virginia Field
Jerome Cowan
Rose Hobart
Wesleyan Confers MA on Earl P. Stevenson
At the Commencement Exercises Wesleyan University on June 15 the honorary Master of Arts was conferred upon Earl P. Stevenson president of Arthur D. Little Inc and alumnus of the University
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Wesleyan University
Earl P. Stevenson
Arthur D. Little, Inc
Edward Bok Peace Award Founded in 1923
In 1923 Edward Bok founded the American Peace award offering 100000 for the most practicable plan to establish and preserve world peace.
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Edward Bok
Treproofed cotton insulation proposed in Texas
In Texas a new process for using treproofed cotton as an insulating material is suggested for homes office buildings and other structures. The development could influence construction methods and energy efficiency in the region.
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Texas
Monte Carlton to show film for Kiwanis club
Next Wednesday at the Commander Monte Carlton will present a colored film about Guatemala, recounting his recent successful lumber hunt and experiences from his travels.
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Monte” Carlton
Gustemala
Carlton Style Session Sparks Quietly Buoyant Anticipation
A note hints at a session styled by Carlton described as quietly buoyant and witty, signaling an engaging preview. The remark suggests an entertaining, lightly ironic tone to be expected.
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Carlton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jim” Walch
John H. Campbell
Dr. Cassidy
City Hall
City Auditor
Nero
U. S
Daniel F. O'Brien
Howe Amee
Pill
Hymen
Arthur MacKenzie
Manifold Activities
James Walsh
Socrates
DOC
Cassidy
D. F. O'Brien
Joe Guiney
Howe
the PeopLe's Bank
Mass. Ave
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Pete Klein
Lakeview Garage
Neighborhood Service
Lakeview Ave
ELI
F.R. Naylor
Clark ST
the Sentinel
Frank Scally
Frank P. Scully
Scully Signal Co
First St
P.W.A
Metropolitan Theatre
McBride's Cafe
Harvard SQ
Col. Brattle and
Boylston Streets
OF Financial
Harvard
Trust Company
Federal Reserve Statem
Central St
Joe Santoro
Prospect ST
G. L. Frost Co., Inc
Frost
Belmont Springs Water Co
Winter ST
Belmont
Rinso
Moe i
Monte Carlton
Shea Bros
James Jr. Shea
Broadway
TRO
David J. Nelligan
Pill Hardware & Supply CO
Hotel Continental
New England’s
Cambridge, Mass
Chauncey Deren Steete
Jim’s
MT. Auburn ST
OUR
Rathskeller
MR. Cronin
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