Remembering Cambridge notables of the past in Central Square
J Frank Facey recalls old Cambridge figures from Webster School to the McDonalds and Megans in a reflective column. He highlights Sol Haag the polite constable, local politicians, and neighbors who shaped the era, noting meetings, weddings, and civic life across decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol Haag
United States
The
Sentinel
Harry Joel
Frank
Jull
Sol
Dohertys
Kinniard St
Central Square
McDermotts
John
Old Bradford
Cambridge
Judge Stone to resign. Couathan to succeed in East Cambridge
Rumor mill indicates Judge Arthur FP Stone plans to resign soon from the East Cambridge Court with Judge Edward A. Couathan Jr. named his successor. The chatter touches on possible appointments, political ambitions, and local civic maneuvers as attorneys gauge forthcoming changes.
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Arthur FP. Stone
East Cambridge
Edward A. Couathan, Jr
Assi
Albert T. Doyle
Powers
Massachusetts
John W. Lyons
Streets McMenimen
James J. Cassidy
Pat Shea
Ellery St
Sam W. Pill
Dublin Cafe License Suspended After Late Night Incident
The License Board suspended the Dublin Cafe liquor license at 771 Cambridge Street for seven days after testimony of officers Leary and McManus. They reported a girl found inside at 1:45 AM on March 13, with cafe owner Morton Higgins admitting entry after hours and potential threats to the woman.
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Thomas H. Leary
Charles M. McManus
Dublin Cafe
Cambridge Street
Leary
Morton C. Higgins
Masier B. Goldberg
Higgine
The Sentinel’s Platform Heated Platform Pledges
The Sentinel promotes a platform calling for lower taxes and upgrades to parks, police and fire services, riverfront factories redevelopment, new apartments, and a golf clubhouse. The message emphasizes improved municipal services and urban development.
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River Front
Donovan Demands Police Protection and Motorcycle Patrols
City Council chastises the police department over dangerous speeding on Concord Avenue and delays library trustee action. Councillor Donovan calls for 20 new officers and orders chief to patrol main roads with motorcycles, citing two recent fatal crashes near City Home.
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Police
Elizabeth Schlesinger
Sentinel
Ed Donovan
Concord Avenue
Fresh Pond
Belmont Line
Wyeth and
Tierney
Donovan
Edwin H. Jose
Harvard Trust Co
Sacramento Street
Jose
Wyeth
Swenson
George H. Miller Dies Suddenly at 80 in Arlington
George H. Miller, longtime Central Square businessman who and with his twin brother founded a jewelry and watch repair shop in 1876, died suddenly at his home 66 Walnut Street Arlington Friday morning. He was 80 and had been at work Thursday. Next week's issue will feature his life story.
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Catherine Ryan
Health Board
Dave Nelligan
Jimmy Mahoney
Blanche Ryan
Agnes Hanlon
Danny O'Brien
Bermuda
Peggy Reardon
Young Democrats
Peggy
Municipal Civic League
von Dohlen
First Baptist Church
James Bean
John W. Lyons
J. Henry McCaffrey
John J. Shime
Harvard Square
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Brighton
Boston
George Holland
The
Boston American
Mark McIntyre
George
Sig
George H. Miller
Central Sq
Walnut St
Arlington
Miller
Cambridge Motorists urged to use local auto firms
A call to 22 000 motorists in Cambridge to consult 200 local auto firms for buying, improving, accessorizing and repairing cars. Emphasizes choosing nearby specialists for all car needs to boost service and community standing.
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Cambridge
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J. Frank Facey
Harry Mahoney
Ald
Nellie
Billy
Ireland
Mary Riley
Tom Riley
Reilly
Han No More
Riley-Reillys
Megans
Andrews St
Frank Megan
Billy Russell
Willie
Dan Leahy
Megan
Yesteryear
Gosssper
Aan Merece
Honey Bee Cafe
Mass. Ave
Hamilton Liquors
S. S. Pierce’s
Boylston Street
Regus
Pat
NION
Greta Garbo
Robert Taylor
Camille
Alleo
Ray Milland
Heather Angel
Bulldog Drummond Escapes
Maerch Siafril
Roscoe” Karis
Charlotte Wynters
Clarence
Pri
Chas. F. Hurley
Commonwealth Avenue
Drake
Mass
George Miller
Central Sq. Jeweller
Fulton
Central Liquor
Pearl ST
Massachusetts Avenue
Sreseur
Huntly Scotch
Fine Quality
Maid of California
Muscatel
S. S. Pierce
Frank Jones
Manhattan
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