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Newspaper

Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1939

Page

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Rumors of Local Tax, Weather Costs, and City Hall Gossip

Rumors suggest tax rate may stay near 1.50 to 2.00 dollars with a July announcement. Warmer costs at Rindge School prom spark debate while Ex-Mayor and former School Board members face possible scrutiny. City Hall mystery man observed near offices. talks of a secret conference among Councillors Mahoney Banks Winslow in an auto on Mass Ave. cor Sidney St. and Major TM Bowie rumored to be involved.

Rindge City Hall Mahoney Banks Winslow Mass. Ave Sidney St Bill Bowie

Manhattan Bank Winners Absent With Dividend Draw

Three Cambridge residents drew dividends from the Manhattan Market Bank on Thursday but none were present to cash them. Minnie Andelman of 6 Ellsworth Ave received 50 dollars, Alfred Meuraunt of 64 Pleasant St would have gained 25, and Charles J. Martin of 64 Norfolk St would have 25. Winners must call within the hour between 2 and 3. Big dividends expected next week.

Cambridge Manhattan Market Bank Minnie Andelman Ellsworth Ave Alfred Meuraunt Pleasant St Chas. J. Martin Norfolk St

Rindge School Organ Purchase Sparks Bond Shuffle

City talks over organ installation at Rindge School as Mayor Lyons at the American Mayors Conference in New York prompts a council session. City Solicitor Evarts and others discuss releasing city funds to the Bonding Co for the organ. a mystery lingers over who benefits from the deal.

Lyons New York Evarts

Housing Projects Again In Spotlight Amid City Debate

The Cambridge City Council, amid mixed public opinion, pressed the acting mayor to sign a housing agreement with the Cambridge Housing Authority and to order a plebiscite by May 26 on the housing question. The council approved the agreement plans but the mayor hesitated, calling for urgent support for decisive action.

Cambridge Housing Authority Amare Roche McNamara G@ucil Lyons A. Howard St

Burlep Real Estate Insurance Mortgages Ad in Boston

Chas F Burlep promotes real estate insurance and mortgage services at 276 Commonwealth Avenue Boston highlighting offerings to property buyers and homeowners.

Commonwealth Avenue Boston

Blessed Sacrament Parish Reunion Planning Tonight

The General Committee for the Blessed Sacrament Parish of Cambridge met in the Parish Hall on Lake Street to review plans for the annual reunion. Bernard F. Fallon, chairman, reported encouraging progress from committee chairmen and urged all committees to convene next Monday at 8 p.m. for further planning.

Blessed Sacrament Parish of Cambridge Lake St Bernard F. Fallon Iman Fallon

Kiwanis and Culture Enthrall with Music Talk

Kiwanis luncheon at the Commander featured David Holden, a young American composer, delivering a disquisition on the arts of music. Even famed members such as Bill Galgay and Joe Ricker were captivated, quieted into a passive mood by Holden’s remarks.

David Holden Tom O'Hara Bill Galgay Joe Ricker Ben Wyeth Tim Danehy

Slums and Slum Clearance Debate in Cambridge Policy

In Cambridge, a $4.5 million federal housing plan faces mayor Lyons’s referendum push amid strong opposition. Critics say high rents keep the poor in slums, while city revenues fall under federal housing, risking displacement from Tarbell School and Newtowne Court areas.

Federal Cambridge Lyons Newtowne Court WPA Tarbell School Western Avenue Court

Liquor License Revoked After Minors Served at Prospect Case

After testimony from Officers McCarthy and O Connell the Prospect Case Inc liquor license at 1281 82 Cambridge St was revoked. Two minors received four glasses of stock ale each and a 13 year old was found very drunk and arrested. The clerk was fined 100 and given a three month suspended sentence. The board ordered a complaint against sellers and an appeal to the State ABC is anticipated. A petition for a two car garage at 66 Broadway was also considered.

Gerald McCarthy Frank O'Connell License Commission Prospect Case, Inc Cambridge St Prospect Amelia Luzackes Atty Abraham Zintz A.B.C

G Man Flash Evening Planned at Hawes Room

The Central Square Businessmen's Association hosts a final before the fall supper in the Hawes Room Monday night at 6 20 featuring W M Peterson FBI special agent sharing insights from his cases. Mayor Lyons will attend and the public is invited.

Hawes Room Central Sq. Businessmen's Ass'n W. M. Peterson Federal Bureau of Investigation Lyons

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