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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1940
Page
1
City Council moves to a second reading a 600000 loan for street construction matching the 1939 level amid mixed reactions. The vote follows debates on financing options while a Water Board seat is filled. routine matters end at 9 PM.
Mr. McNamara won a motion to reconsider the decision to sell city land at Broadway and 6th Street for Parker School site at eight thousand dollars. The matter returns to Finance for review as the welfare department investigation order remains on file.
City Hall whispers of several summer special council meetings amid budget talk and an assessor vacancy after the death of Assessor Jack Haverty. Rumors swirl about election timelines and local political moves as officials consider park concerns and water system inspections.
Local Kiwanians praised Dr Ks H Heaton as a speaker at the noon luncheon at the Commander. The session featured lively comments and sharp wit from among members and hinted at other capable speakers like Charley Geilfuss Joe Higgins Tom O Hara and the Rickers.
Cambridge notes the death of Principal Assessor John C Haverty after a heart stroke at his home 1802 Mass Ave He had served as principal assessor since 1915 and was active in St Marys parish and local civic groups Funeral services were held at St Peters Church He is survived by wife Harriet two sons Jane Dorothy and three brothers and a sister
Tax Commissioner Long explains a 1940 budget plan tied to a Supreme Court ruling that Cambridge did not have a formal budget. He proposes including 1940 loan, debt charges, and court costs in the tax levy, boosting the rate from 44 to 47.50 per thousand, while preserving 1940 items such as street construction and welfare.
Cambridge Red Cross seeks $48000 goal with about $10000 remaining. Volunteers at 42 Brattle Street organize fundraising and pack clothing for shipments abroad. Meeting attendees include Hartnett, Suprenard, Grenier, Read, Murphy, Greene, McCool, Dillon, Fitzgerald, Danehy, with a July 16 council meeting and an August outing planned.
At Gustie's Restaurant Oxford Courts the Democratic City Committee ward chairmen met under Chairman Daniel F. O'Brien. They passed resolutions regarding the death of Assessor John C. Haverty and endorsed efforts to cultivate harmony among citizens.
Cambridge Zonta club celebrated its 11th birthday at Cohasset on Monday night. Delegate Grayce I. Darling and Alternate Pauline W. Smith left Saturday for Colorado to attend the national convention.
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