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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1931
Page
8
The School Committee debated curriculum for the new Rindge School with Vice Chairman FitzGerald to study and report to the Mayor. After a Wednesday meeting ex-member Charlie McCue and member John Lynch argued over construction issues, with McCue calling Lynch lacking common sense.
A Cambridge accident involving a passenger truck carrying 18 youths prompts discussion of changing rules for such vehicles. The piece questions classification as a common carrier and urges stricter safety at cross streets where police presence is limited. It notes signals and light-system orders and reflects on prevention comes after the fact.
Cambridge Mayor Richard M. Russell urges parents to warn children against playing in streets and around automobiles. He cites safety committee recommendations and promotes use of playgrounds and parks to prevent street accidents.
The piece debates if Mayor Russell is acting to garner sympathy or simply genuine, noting Woodrow Wilson like temperament, blunt manner, and resistance to advice. It argues opponents lack craft, producing applause for Russell while critics hiss, with poetical language shaping the comparison to actors on a municipal stage.
A 1931 Harvard letter urges Cambridge to create a police efficiency academy modeled on firemen training. It argues officers need etiquette, diction, manners, and physical presence, suggesting a finishing school and qualified instructors. The note follows a broader plea about educational policy and new school construction in Cambridge.
Textile working discusses the use of mold and chemical agents in preserving fibers during weaving or knitting. It notes several types of mold and their roles in maintaining fabric quality in mills.
Conservative Chinese in the Gaited community relocate their dead to China due to strong ancestor worship beliefs.
The writers of "Home Sweet Home" and "My Old Kentucky Home" created beloved tunes yet led sorrowful lives. Their careers contrasted with bright melodies as personal tragedy shadowed their paths.
Councillor Patrick J. Delaney of Ward 3 outlined an active mayoral campaign with open forums and house rallies across Cambridge. He said the campaign will open in September with a Central Square base and branches in Cambridgeport Observatory Hill and North Cambridge.
William E. Thomas a salesman for Ivers and Pond Co and longtime orchestra conductor known as Thomas' Orchestra died Friday at Winthrop where he stayed with friends. The City Mes sengers' Association of Massachusetts held its annual outing at Nahant with attendees including City Messenger Evans and assistants. The City Council water supply committee tracked second pipe line work amid tensions with Edward Quinn. Cambridge police defeated Roxbury Station 9 12 to 4 at Boston College grounds with Cummings pitching. Thaddeus J. Flynn and family opened a summer home at Scituate. George A. Giles and family will vacation at Roland Park New Hampshire until after the 4th. The City Council inspected the water system and reviewed the new pipe line project. The aldermen voted to accept the subway act and Mayor Thurston again nominated Edward B. James to the Water Board. Reserve policemen appointments were made for four named residents.
Local reports hint an attorney, said to be prominent, may influence the School Committee push for a new Technical School. A "Celtic" mind is described as the real force behind obstructive strings alongside a fine Italian hand. No city action yet on fees for outsiders using Russell Field, with estimates ranging from 250 dollars to higher sums. The field was intended for broader use by local clubs, and the city could profit by collecting empty can deposits after athletic events.
At the Ordinances Committee meeting last Monday night Councillor Stokes had his proposed ordinance to separate the offices of treasurer and tax collector tabled. The debate sparks questions about motive and rumors surrounding potential endorsements in local politics.
City Clerk Burke is praised as one of the most attentive officials in the government. He is described as being on the job at 7.30 A. M. and often burning the midnight oil due to his conscientious work ethic.
Councillor Hughes states rumors of his retirement from Ward 6 are mischievous and circulated by groups envious of the regard he holds in Brookline Pearl and Magazine streets. He defends his continued service to the ward.
A planned season for city playgrounds includes baseball league play, playground ball, squash, paddle tennis and quoits, plus track meets and tournaments at scheduled times. A final week demonstration day, supervised beaches at Gerry and Jerry's Landing, and a 75 child garden plot at Mt. Auburn Willard streets accompany outdoor motion pictures. A long list of playground directors and assistants is announced.
A Cambridge collision near Fresh Pond parkway and Brattle street killed one and injured many as a truck with youths and a car collided. The writer condemns police patrol gaps on Sundays and inadequate traffic control, calling the city’s system a disgrace and urging safer measures and accountability.
Robert W. Howard 60 of 75 Orchard Street Cambridge died Thursday at Cambridge Hospital after a two week illness. He lived 40 years in Cambridge and 20 in Somerville. Survived by wife Etta, sons Stanley W and Robert A, daughters Florence and Mary L. Funeral mass 9 am at St John’s Church North Cambridge with burial in Cambridge Cemetery.
An unusual meat appears near the border as Mexican markets offer iguana fresh to shoppers. The green lizard like body with a crest and long tail unsettles wary buyers in the Sentinel notice.
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