07 May 1938
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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1938
Page
1
A brief humor column by John J. McGillicuddy in The Sentinel’s gossip page offers light anecdotes and social observations. The piece reflects small town chatter and neighborhood curiosities with a friendly, risable tone.
March notes reveal Percy Carroll named city treasurer and confirmed. Chick Hillis to join Purchasing. May brings 17 reserve officers with no pay or uniforms. plain clothes proposed. Tammany Club dance at Ellis Hall draws pols. city officials, job seekers, and local social events mentioned.
The School Committee session endorsed the League of Women Voters City Recreation Dept back yard garden campaign for another year to keep children busy in summer. Major Robart praised the late Joseph RB Little, former Rindge School instructor, calling him of fine character and proposing a plaque in his school home room.
A Concord reader recalls Cambridge horse car era memories including Foundry Field, local families, and the Cambridge rail road strike about 50 years ago. The letter mentions Eighth Street stables, tensions between labor and police, and old city landmarks as context for the era’s playground risks and public transport history.
Next week is cn week sponsored by Water Bottlers Cambridge, highlighting the health palatable appeal of local beverages. The Gq plants of New England contribute to Colonial drinks, which Cambridge residents know for attractivity and familiarity.
At the City Council meeting Councillor Toomey moved to renominate City Clerk Frederick H. Burke for another three-year term. Councillor Roche praised Burke’s service as the council approved the reappointment despite debate on a separate TB hospital survey.
During a calm School Committee meeting Mayor Lyons absent, Major Robart sparked a verbal disturbance as Dick Cassidy James Fitzgerald and John J Carpenter clashed over graduation and P T P speeches. The proposed muzzle failed 4 to 2 amid accusations of politics and dictatorship.
Chas. F. Burley operates a real estate insurance and mortgage office at 276 Commonwealth Avenue in Boston. The agency offers property transactions and financial services to local clients.
Central Square merchants organize Central Square Days for Thursday through Saturday with vast spring goods and deep price cuts. Stores offer coupon boxes and two $50 cash prizes per sale day to lucky coupon holders, with prizes awarded regardless of purchase.
A Big Apple contest featuring a modern dance was held last Wednesday night in the Elks Ballroom under Middlesex A. A. of Watertown. Naples Food Products and G Capaldi & Son sponsored. Winners were Loretta Evans of 28 Hunting St and John Calano of 70 Park Ave city. Several hundred attended.
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