Educational Committee urges stricter teacher standards in Cambridge
The Cambridge League of Women Voters Education Committee calls for state licensing or minimum training for public school teachers. It favors abolishing day to day substituting and resident rules, raising Household Arts standards, and merit based appointments. Voters should elect School Committee members who support high educational standards. Royal T. Broderick announces Republican State Senate candidacy in Belmont.
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Cambridge League of Women Voters
Education Committee
Massachusetts
State Department of Education
Commonwealth
Cation
Cambridge
Second Middlesex
O. Ward Street
Belmont
Broderick
What Do You Hear Whispers and Rumors This Week
John J. McGillicuddy collects whispers and rumors from the week, noting hints and possible facts. The column blends speculation with occasional verified details affecting local readers.
Local officials hover over new Central square police building
Mayor Russell and Election Commissioners inspect the under construction police building in Central square. Leahy predicts a Democrat victory in the State Senate race next month. Councillors discuss the finance division ordinance and budget examiner, with a referendum looming and ongoing moves on a department reorganization for Public Safety.
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Russell
Leahy
McDonald
Central Square
Daniel P. Leahy
State Senate
Division of Finance
Sennett
Joe Flaherty
Roche
Murphy
Cambridge Catholic Union Prepares 40th Annual Communion
The Cambridge Catholic Union plans its 40th annual communion at St. Mary's Church on Sunday May 21 at 9 AM President James J. O'Brien expects many members to attend Rev Fr John A Butler will select a prominent speaker for the communion breakfast at St. Mary's Halls afterward A Penny Sale will be held at 595 Mass Avenue Friday May 19 at 830 PM Members are urged to donate items with proceeds benefiting the association.
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Cambridge Catholic Union
St. Mary's Church
James J. O'Brien
John A. Butler
St. Mary’s Halls
Mass Avenue
Miss Mary Bullard Named Supervisor in Boston Nursing
Miss Mary Bullard RN of 20 Concord Avenue is appointed supervisor at the Household Nursing Association of Boston, reflecting increased responsibilities in the charity health service.
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Mary Bullard
R.N
Concord Avenue
The
Household Nursing Association of
Boston
Cambridge Harvard Tax Exemption Sparks Salary Debate
Cambridge Teachers Bureau highlights that Harvard and Technology tax exemptions have not reduced teachers salaries. Legislators resisted favoring Cambridge for land tax breaks, arguing state costs and prestige. Ex-President Lowell supported the idea at City Hall but did not endorse it. Vested interests shield privileges, while calls for salary relief remain unanswered.
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Cambridge Teachers Bureau
Harvard and
Technology
Altho
General Court
Cambridge
Commonwealth
Harvard
Lowell
City Hall
Reception Honoring Mr and Mrs Bennie Wild by Elks Club
Elks banquet and lodge rooms hosted a reception for Mr Benjamin P Wild and Mrs Wild of Cambridge. Over 900 guests attended as toastmaster John C Haverty and speakers including Frank Roche Paul Dever and Bob Burns praised the couple. An electric refrigerator was presented and dancing followed the dinner.
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Elks
Benjamin
Assensor
John C. Haverty
McKeon
Cashy
John Glacken
Bill Brenner
E.R
the Elks
Daniel Manley
Cambridge Post
American Legion
Eddie McGanty
Frank Roche
Paul Dever
Chas
F. Gadsby
Charles Cavanagh
Bernard McHugh
P.E.R
Watertown
Bob Burns
Cambridge Lodge of Elks
Ben Fallon
Cy Kelleher
Leo Breau
Freddie Williams
Jim Shannon
Henry Haverty
Fred Wild
Ned Couniken
Ralph Robart
James Delaney
Jack Lucey
Frank Kelleher
Walter Cashman
Jack Linstrom
Mike Mahoney
Dan Daley
Arlington
Cambridge
Wm. Silk
Gus Lindsay
D.D
Somerville Bridal Shower Honors Miss Florence Ford
Over one hundred friends gathered at 9 Harold Street Somerville for a miscellaneous shower in honor of Miss Florence Ford and her upcoming marriage to John L Ford a Cambridge Building Department employee. A variety of useful and beautiful gifts were presented to the bride.
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Florence Ford
Harold Street
Somerville
John L. Ford
Cambridge Building Department
Night of Action at City Council Meeting
City council meeting Tuesday featured lively cheers and jeers as Pres. Foley wielded the gavel. Retirement request for 82-year fire chief Captain Wm J Reilly was referred to Finance. A lease offer for Parker School drew debate and referral to Public Property and Public Institutions.
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Pres
Foley
Wm. J. Reilly
Fire Department
Fred C. Hersee
Parker School
Harold Sidenberg
Mass. Avenue
Eileen Abrams
Memorial Drive
Talbot ©. Chase
Teele Soap Co
Lincoln Place
Samuel J. Grossman
Webster Avenue
Roche
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Eleanor H. Duane
Alice W. Hildreth
Brannen’s
Kent Street
Brookline
Regent
Eddie
Prospect ST
Anhattan Market
Mass
Ave
Central Sq
Telephone University
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Department of Public Safety
Bill Ginty
Station 2
Tom Leary
Austin
Essex
Lafayette Square
Catholic Union Annual Communion
Cambridge Sentinel
Rus
Chas. J. Hurley
Commonwealth Avenue
MR. and
Mrs. Bennie Wild
P. Wild
Bennie
Sie
ED McGanty
Elk
Cohens & Kellys
FBI
Roland Young Sant Maritza
Charles Ruggles
Puritan Candy Shop
Mr. Roche
Mr. Murphy
Lyons
License Commission
Messrs
Hillery
Murphy, Skilton
Wyeth
Ely
Mr. Swenson
Prerident Foley
Motor Mart
Dodge Bros
River Street
Johnny Johnson
UNI 1865
Colonial Beverage CO
Hampshire Street
Porter
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