Uncle Dick Writes To His Nephew
A letter from 1934 recounts the City Council pre primary delegate election and rumors of Governor ambitions. Uncle Dick mentions political allies and foes, school budget battles, ties in votes, and plans to introduce a new Purchasing Agent named Hea amid local political maneuvering.
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Llast
City Council
Rimmy" Mahoney
Carmey
Don” Wyeth
Skilton
Beacon Hill
Jimmy Roosevelt
Daff" Robart
Yessie" Brooks
Daft” Robart
Harry Mahoney
Mahoney
John McGillicaddy
City notes hint at many local happenings this week
City officials tour Pennsylvania to view election machines while a school budget election faces a Supreme Court appeal. Governor Ely seems poised for a third term despite contrary statements. Deputy fire chief exams were held last Saturday with results soon. Patrick J. Delaney’s illness noted with wishes for a speedy recovery. U S Fat Men's Club hosts ladies night at New Towne Hall next Wednesday. Officer Mahoney leads shoplifter patrols as Central Square decorates for the holidays. Cornerstone laying for the new post office set for May 26 at 11 o'clock and School Committee meeting looms Monday.
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Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
King
Ely
Patrick J. Delaney
Patrick
U. S
Newtowne Hall
Sol Haag
Ous
Scriable
Jerry Mahoney
Central Square
East Cambridge Court
No Election Held Tuesday Over School Budget Referendum
Fourteen Cambridge residents filed a bill in equity to halt a special election on the school budget. A Friday hearing before Justice Edwin Pierce in Boston’s Supreme Judicial Court drew a large Cambridge turnout. The judge ordered pleadings for a further hearing on the constitutional question.
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Supreme Court
Boston
Edwin Pierce
Cambridge
Pierce
One or Three Police Stations Debate at Central Square
Cambridge business leaders meet at the YMCA on Temple Street for a debate on city policing options. Councillor John Lyons supports three stations to maintain order while H. J. Mahoney argues that a single station in Central Square suffices. Dinner at 6:80 with President Joe Winn presiding and a query discussion to follow.
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Cambridge
Central Square
Temple Street
Joe Winn
John Lyons
Inman Square
H. J. Mahoney
Brae Burn to Be Scene of Dansant
The Saturday Evening Club will hold a post season dancing party at Brae Burn Country Club on Saturday evening with Jack Marshall and his orchestra providing music. A capacity crowd is expected as the event may start a series of spring and summer functions, with organizers including Beulah Angell Walter Young Kenneth Watson Eugene Grant Olive Edmunds Harold Miller John Vassalo Edmund Toole and Wilfred Wetherbee.
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Brae Burn Country Club
Jack Marshard
Beulah Angell
Walter Young
Kenneth Watson
Eugene Grant
Olive Edmunds
Harold Miller
John Vassalo
Edmund Toole
Wilfred Wetherbee
Manhattan Market Food Fair Draws Cambridge Buyers
The Manhattan Market hosts a large Food Fair in Central Square to boost prosperity with bargain prices and a wide selection. Prizes including a Ford auto and a bicycle will be awarded next Monday at 2 PM as Mayor Russell draws names. Buyers receive gift tickets with no purchase required.
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Manhattan
Central Square
Rock Bottom
Cambridge
Boston
Russell
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the Sentinel
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Cigarette and Tobacco Department
Mass, Ave
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Chas. F. Hurley
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Albert’s Food Shop Food Center
Observatory Hill
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