City Hall intrigue and city notes bird the week
Rumors swirl of an annual budget seizure on the council trail with next Tuesday looming as a deadline. A city hall committee on liquor conditions promises findings soon. Mentions of Hipnotize watching a politician and Councillor Mike Dee seeking a Middlesex County post add to the bustle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hipno Tize
Mike Dee
Middlesex County Post
Harry Kennedy
Crystal Rathsheller
Harry
Carstem Coal Co
Catherine Ryan
Balboa
Panama
Bradford One
Mass
Martin Concannon
Wm. D
Rep. Foley
Car Economy and Oiling Promoted at Local Station
A local appeal urges car owners in the Observatory Hill district to visit the Liancoln Service Station at the corner of Huron and Concord avenues for gas oil and oiling. The message argues regular oiling extends a car’s life and save costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Observatory Hill
Liancoln
Huron
Concord Avenues
St Patrick’s Day Parade Memories in Cambridge
The author recalls older Cambridge St Patrick’s Day celebrations once marked by parades and civic events. He describes a memory of thousands in Irish groups marching past Central Square, reviewed by civic leaders at City Hall, with John Lennon depicted as a dignified figure leading the parade.
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Harry
Cambridge
Maes
St. Patrick's
Habernians
Foresters
Clan Na Gaels
Fenians
Old City Hall
Pleasant St
John Lennon
James
Burley Agency Listing at 276 Commonwealth Avenue Boston
Charles TF Burley Real Estate Insurance and Mortgages advertises services at 276 Commonwealth Avenue Boston highlighting property, insurance, and mortgage offerings. The notice emphasizes local expertise and available funding options for buyers and owners.
Carr WIns Elk Post Esteemed Lecturing Knight
Atty John F Carr wins the Elk s post in a Cambridge Lodge of Elks election on Wednesday defeating City Purchasing Agent John C Dieselman Jr and Atty George Lor dan Carr moves to prominence while Jack O Brien advances to Exalted Ruler Eddie Donovan becomes Esteemed Leading Knight and Jerry Allen is named Esteemed Loyal Knight Installation is set for April 6 in the Lodge room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Lodge of Elks
Eddie Donovan
Jerry) Allen
Harvard Square businessmen hear about tuberculosis camps
Tuesday night at the Continental Dr Henry D Chadwick of the State Board of Health spoke on consumption as a local problem. Prof Charles Killam of the Planning Board discussed civic planning as it relates to a potential Tuberculosis Hospital site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental
Henry D. Chadwick
State Board of Health
Lyons
Chas. Killam
Planning Board
City Council Denies Zoning Change For Apartment Hotel
After a lengthy 1938 public hearing the council voted to leave to withdraw the McAnklin zoning change petition for Craigie street and Concord avenue. Opponents led by attorney Thomas Sullivan argued against high density and questioned ownership while supporters cited land shortage and tax gains for the city.
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William F. McAnklin
Craigie St
Concord Avenue
Wm. F. McAnklin
Craigie Street
Ward 11
Giles Tainter
Brattle Street
St. Peter's Church
Charles E. Apted
Harvard College
Thomas F. Sullivan
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John J. McGillicuddy
Sentinel
Cleary
Chick
Belmont
License Commission
City Hall
Adah N. Bowles
Rathskeller
Crystal Cafe
Opp. Gee Co. Office
J. Frank Facey
Herry
Mahoney
James J.casey
Hibernian
Conrick
Chas. TF. Burley
Commonwealth Avenue
Boston
Data
Frederic
Buccaneer
Franciska Gaal
Jane Withers
Stuart Erwin
Checkers
Sat. Matinee
Myrna Loy
Franchot Tone
Man Proof
Jane Crey
Mrs
Helen Connors
Huron Ave
Fayerweather St
Atty
John F. Carr
Elk’s Post
John O’brien
Harvard Square
Hamilton
Boylston ST
Harvard Sq
Drake
New Carl’s Market, Inc
Carl
Lionel Trains
Telectron Clocks
Sehick Dry Shavers
Hotpoint Flatirons
Movie
Silex Coffee Makers
Honey Bee Cafe
Mass. Ave
Mutual Savings Bank
Cambridge Savings Bank
Cambridgeport
East Cambridge Savings Bank
Cambridge Street
North Avenue. Savings Bank
Massachusetta Avenue
Atty. Joseph Fine
Edw. A. Couniban, Jr
Henry J. Moulton
Rice Street
Tom Sullivan
Putnam Spa
Delicatessen
Jersey
Massachusetts Avenue
Central Square
House of Lord’s
California
Port
Sherry
Muscatel
Astradore
Bond
Manhattan
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