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Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1940

Page

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Park Board to Hear From Golf Pro Applicants

The Park Board plans a future session to vet golf professional applicants. Councillor Sullivan questioned Gow the current pro about citizenship and city property income. The board also named John W. Jordan as a tree climber and discussed club memorabilia displays.

Park Board Golf “Pro Mike Sullivan Fresh Pond U. S Parks Mahoney Gow Spencer Sullivan Scotland Belmont Mt. Auburn St

Hurley Real Estate Insurance Mortgages Boston Listing

Chas F Hurley handles real estate insurance and mortgage services at 276 Commonwealth Avenue Boston including property transactions and financial arrangements for clients seeking guidance in securing loans and property deals.

Commonwealth Avenue Boston

Abe Cohen Installed as President of School Custodians

More than 100 members and guests attended the installation of officers of the School Custodians Asan at J W W Hall Central Square last Monday night Abraham Cohen is the new Pres Jack Gardener Vice Pres Arnold Nelson Lec y Treas and Patrick Connor Sergt at arms Patrick Delamere of Somerville officiated as installer He urged cooperation with officers The late John Carr and Thos Bunyan were praised Acting Mayor Francis L Sennett conveyed city greetings All School Board members except Mayor Lyons and State Attorney Wood congratulated the association on its revival Dr Cassidy expressed pleasure at the invitation Entertainment was provided by Billy Devereaux Billy Walper Doris Baker and Gibson Rowe

Asa J. W. W. Hall Central Sq Abraham Cohen Jack Gardener Arnold Nelson Lec'y Treas Patrick Connor Patrick Delamere Somerville John Carr Thos. Bunyan Francis L. Sennett Lyons Anditer Wood Dr. Cassidy Billy Devereaux Billy Walper Doris Baker Gibson & Rowe

Sunday Club Hosts Meeting Led by Carroll L Chase

Sunday Club activity featured Carroll L Chase as leader with refreshments provided by Miss Esther Fenner and Mrs Matheson.

Technicaler Oeportoice Was Et al Assetacad Carroll L. Chase Esther Fenner Matheson

City budget figures for 1940 presented to council

The Mayor submits 1940 department needs totaling 7 180 853 dollars to the City Council, an increase of 1 189 440 over the 1939 budget. Copies will be available in committee. Officials hope the tax rate won t rise much. Street dept salary funding switched from borrowed money. Council and School Dept totals nearly equal all accounts in 1938-39 tax rates. Councillor Roche asks Trustees to notify when Cahill House maternity unit opens, noting 78 000 dollars provided.

Depte Roche Cahill House

Zonta Club Meets at Reed Home For Evening Sessions

The Zonta Club held its monthly meeting Monday evening at Miss M. Alice Reed's 174A Forest Street residence. Co hostesses were Miss Reed and Miss Ethel M Porter. Cora E MacKenzie led a Current Events segment on Gov Saltonstalls Boston Massacre message with a March 12 1770 issue of The Boston And Country shown. Luella C Butler spoke.

M. Alice Reed Forest St Miss Reed Ethel M. Porter Cora E. MacKenzie

Beck Hall Oil Site Proposal Faces Local Resistance

Cambridge residents debate a Berk Hall property plan to sell to a national oil firm for a gas station near Harvard Square. Despite official backing and muted opposition, critics warn of tax losses and encroachment on the historic center as hearings proceed.

Beck Hall Cambridge Harvard St Berk Hall National Oil Company Board

Purchasing Agent W. D. Hillis Eyes County Commship

Cambridge purchasing agent W M Hillis, noted for experience in commerce, is seen as strong material for a county commissioner's role this fall. Continued on page 4.

Wm. D. Hillis Cambridge

Tax Rate Up Amid City Budget Rise in Cambridge

Mayor Lyon sent a 7,180,853 dollar budget to the City Council showing about a 7 per 1000 tax rate rise before relief. Major increases cover PWA buildings snow removal and police fire street maintenance and other departments while debt costs grow and the water budget drops.

Lyon PWA Treasury Department Police Department Fire Department

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