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Newspaper

Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1940

Page

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City Council Debates Gas Station at Beck Hall Site

City council votes to reconsider blocking a gas station on Beck Hall property. Councillor Finn led the move while Roche defended the delay to study impact noting no objections at hearings and questioning whether Og Co would spend 50 000 dollars. Property values listed include 902 square feet assessed at 124 800 and the present building at 30 000.

Beck Hall Quincy St Finn Roche Harvard Longfellow Apts Oi Co

Whittemore Weds Edith Dunham and local guard of honors

Miss Edith M. Dunham of Weymouth associated with Whittemore Bros. wins a Ford at MacKenzie Motors during a three day sale in Central Square. Arthur G. MacKenzie is elected president of the Central Square Business Men's Association. other officers and directors are named. Town notes report on council, school board, memorial events, Red Cross banner plans, and local civic chatter.

Central Sq Arthur G. MacKenzie Edith M. Dunham Weymouth Whittemore Bros Blacking Nary Industries Ford Y. M. CA Arthur M. MacKenzie MacKenzie Motors Howard Crane Chas. A. Geilfuss Commercial Supply Andrew L. Moore Sec Ralph Lawson F. W. Woolworth Austin L. Osmond Lincoln Stores William A. Dole The Chronicle Sun Supreme Court Falmouth Blanchard Howe Amee Doc John P. Henderson Eugene Paul Copp Hospital North Cambridge Jim Randall Gideons Bradley Clarke Brattle St Planning Board Red Cross Michael A. Sullivan Mt. Auburn Phil Bowker Ee Donerdan Pete City Hall Atty Wm. J. O'Neill Wyman House Cambridge Hospital Bill Tom O'Neill

Cambridge Police Social Club Hosts Notable Evening

Cambridge Police Social Club members hosted a well received event at the Elks Banquet Hall marking a revival of a longtime custom. Guests included officers from nearby departments who attended the Communion Breakfast at the Continental Hotel and services at St. John's Church. President Michael J. Hughes led a program with songs stories parade pictures and talks followed by refreshments.

Cambridge Police Social Club Elks Cambridge Continental Hotel St. John’s Church North Cambridge Michael J. Hughes Leahy

Townsend Recovery Plan Promotes Jobs and Tax Cuts

Townsend Club No 2 invites residents to join at the Jefferson Club 85 Austin St for weekly meetings every Monday at 8 pm. Membership starts at 25 cents yearly with flexible monthly dues based on members' choice.

Townsend Club Jefferson Club Austin 5

Carr Raps Student Military Drill Order

The school board meeting ran smoothly until Councilor Carr sharply criticized the order authorizing a student military drill program. He pressed for clearer oversight and raised questions about safety and curriculum alignment with district policy.

Carr

Research Day Great Success in Cambridge

Cambridge Chamber of Commerce staged a Friday night Research Day at Walker Memorial Hall with 800 industrial leaders in attendance. Diplomas went to long standing Cambridge firms as Mayor Lyons and Gov. Saltonstall spoke on industry, cooperation, and prosperity.

Cambridge Chamber of Commerce Tech. Walker Memorial Hall Lyons

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Beche Moise David J. Nelligan Board of Health Miss Dunham Res Central Sq. Businessmen's Association Rotary Bullock Fund U. S MachKenzie's Motors Mass Central Sq. Bus Arthur Machenzie B. H. Robinson Mrs. Frails Corset Harvard Sq John Mary John J. McGillicuddy Sentinel Chas. F. Hurley Commonwealth Avenue Boston Cambridge Police Ginters Ted John F. Carr Pill, Inc Samuel W. Pill Mass. Ave. Tro Albert Dekker Janice Logan DR. Cyclops Linda Darnell John Payne Star Dust Turday Te Eee FU Manchu Central Square DDED Blanche Calloway Victor Recording Orchestra Lana Turner Joan Blondell Jackie Moran Marcia Jones Capt. Anderson Eme Camena Exchange Kaufman’s Hardware Keystone Harry FE. Chapman Frank E. Duddy Clifford S. Anderson Worcester Associated Industries Gov. Saltonstall Pres Frank Townsend Napoleon Walker Memorial Little Laboratories Anhattan Market Massachusetts Avenue Manhattan Mass. Ave Fred Browne Carleton Street Kirkland McBride's Cafe Cor Brattle and Boyleton Streets
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