Central Square Theatre Gears Up For 15th Annual Festivity
The Central Square Theatre plans its 15th annual event starting Saturday March 17. The cinema’s opening helped turn Central Square into a major trade hub and attracted affluent patrons to the area. Paramount’s policy of quality shows for ladies has been emphasized at the theatre, which has long served as a key cultural venue.
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City Council revives police fire dept investigation
A revived City Council inquiry into police and fire department conditions resumes after months. Secretary James Finnegan reports 12 police officers and nine civilian investigators on welfare work, with 41 officers in Captain Leahy’s division and 21 routes covered despite four reassigned to welfare.
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Welfare Board
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Timothy F. Leahy
North Cambridge
What Do You Hear Whispers and Rumors Collected
The Sentinel’s Gossiper John J. McGillicuddy compiles whispers and hints from the week. Readers are invited to share tips and overheard chatter for potential truth or entertainment.
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Chief McBride to retire amid Cambridge political chatter
Cambridge letters reveal rumors of Charlie Shea taking a CWA or FERA post and James T. Barrett vies for Middlesex sheriff nomination. Mayor Russell allegedly gains influence, budget squabbles with the Park Commission arise, and civil service exams for police chief spark debate. Chief John J. McBride requests retirement effective June 1, 1934 after nearly fifty years.
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Middlesex County
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Mayor
Police
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Chief of Police
Glueck to Speak on Harvard Crime Survey Findings
Dr. Sheldon Glueck will discuss the Harvard Crime Survey recommendations at a Cambridge League of Women Voters luncheon on Monday March 26 at the Hotel Continental. His book One Thousand Juvenile Delinquents is the first volume of the survey.
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Harvard
Cambridge League of Women Voters
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Captain Herman Gutheim Named Chief of Fire Department
The city confirms Herman Gutheim as Fire Chief-elect, taking rank April 1 after Chief Cutler L. Vose departs. The City Council approved the Mayor’s appointment promptly to avoid any April Fools confusion.
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St Marys Presents Annual St Patricks Theatrical Offering
St Marys Church stages Top o the Mornin annual St Patricks theatricals in St Marys Hall Sunday afternoon and Monday and Tuesday evenings. High School senior class stars with 300 voice chorus. Rev E J Burke directs production Esther M Dolan choreographs dancing John Woods conducts orchestra. Record crowds expected.
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Esther M. Dolan
John Woods
Dan OBrien A Magnetic Leader At Jefferson Club
Daniel F. O'Brien leads the Jefferson Club in Manhattan Hall with 300 attendees. The meeting featured Frankie Hall, minstrel rehearsals, a March 23 lucky draw, and the April 13 Jefferson birthday drawing. O'Brien seeks election in the upper district with Reginald J. Murphy as vice president. former Senator Brennan praises the revived club spirit.
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Danny) O'Brien
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