12 Mar 1938
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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1938
Page
1
A civic protest urges the mayor to replace an unsightly traffic box in Central Square Cambridge with a more dignified traffic citadel. The writer highlights local pride, urging timely action and praising Councillor Hyman Pill for improvements. The plea emphasizes Cambridge’s national repute and a need for visible civic effort.
Local column notes Percy Carroll for city treasurer in May and Chick Hillis for purchasing agent. Mentions Eddie White in Central Square, Sol Haag and George Walker as local figures. Mentions Gertrude Livermore at Albert's Beauty Shop, Jim Mahoney’s council attendance, La Grippe hits Smiling James, Project No. O.P. WPA grant of 5316 funds clerical work on 1939 solar eclipse data.
In a reminiscence, J Frank Facey and Harry Mahoney describe Cambridge political shifts from the 1880s, noting the Democratic City Committee’s rise, figures like Alpheus P. Alger and John MacSorley, and the 1896 Bryan silver speech impact. The piece hints at a broader history continued on Page 8.
Property listing for 216 Commonwealth Avenue Boston details real estate transaction and mortgage insurance aspects. Advertisement notes interests of lenders and potential buyers and outlines sale or securing of mortgage on premises in the city.
At a Monday night School Committee meeting Leander A. McDonald was named director of athletics for both Latin and Rindge schools. The appointment awaits the next meeting for official confirmation amid a lively, opinionated discussion and votes by the mayor Vice Chairman Carver Robart and Fitzgerald.
Mayor Lyons urges quick action on a Cambridge Youth Commission to aid the police delinquency squad. A 15 member panel is proposed under Plan C with the mayor naming the chairman to study youth guidance and produce practical remedies for a safer civic environment.
A board op advertises furnished front room space at 194 Auburn Street near three blocks from Mass Ave. The terse listing highlights a central location in a city neighborhood.
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