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Newspaper

Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1939

Page

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Last Rites for Lieut. C. W. Wyman

Lieut Charles W Wyman longtime Cambridge police officer died after a heart attack at hospital following a Friday incident He served over 40 years on the force native of Yarmouth Nova Scotia and resident for 50 years Funeral services were held at Christ Church Harvard Street with burial at Angelawn Cemetery Watertown His wife Elizabeth T Wyman and son Stearns survive Central Square stores will close at 930 PM the night before Memorial Day.

Central Charles W. Wyman Lexington Ave Liewt. Wyman Yarmouth N. S Angelawn Cemetery Watertown Elizabeth T. Wyman Stearns Bde White Cambridge Hospital Mt. Awia” St Wyman Johnny Croucher di Lyons Mr. P Rand Lyons War and Gold Club Sol Haag Joseph Eda Aresha Spellman Ney Joe Cambridge Seiler Ten Acres Bailey Lynch Po City Hall

Mrs E Geist Miscellaneous Notice at 1558 Com Ave

Mrs E Geist at 1558 Com Avenue seeks contact via telephone number TRO 5714 for miscellaneous matters. The notice lists a street address and a contact line without further details.

E. Geist

Albert F. Spink Is New President

More than 60 members of the Central Sq. Business Men's Ass'n attended the final spring meeting at the YMCA building. Pres. Paul E. Corcoran presided. A steak supper was provided by Churchill, a member. Officers for the new year elected include Albert F. Spink, Woolworth Store Merch., as president and Arthur MacKenzie, Cambridge Ford auto dealer.

Paul BE. Corcoran Churchill Association Albert RK. Spink Woolworth Store Mer Arthur MacKenzie Cambridge Ford Auto

Campaigns stir as Lynch plans return to City Hall

City election rumors swirl around 1939 campaign activity at the Commander Hotel. Former Mayor John D Lynch hosts reporters as talk centers on a possible comeback and the role of Bill McMoenimen, with ex-official Dan Leahy and others at the table.

John D. Lynch Commander Hotel Bill McMoenimen Lynch Dan Leahy Dick Russell Central Sq Lyons Alan Switzer Garden Street Mr. Switzer

Burley Real Estate Mortgages Listing at 276 Commonwealth Ave

Chas F Burley advertises mortgage and real estate services at 276 Commonwealth Avenue Boston highlighting properties and financing options in a concise business notice.

Commonwealth Avenue Boston

Jerry's Pit A North Cambridge Bathing Spot At Risk

In North Cambridge residents fear Jerry's Pit on Rindge Avenue may close as a public swimming area after new owners acquire the site. Local figures urge keeping the pond edge open for community bathing, noting its low taxes and historic value. Chairman David J. Nelligan recalls swimming there as a boy and warns against ending the public use.

Cambridge Jerry's Pit Rindge Ave J. B. Johnson Ice Cream Concern Mr. Johnson Mr. Bell David J David J. Nelligan

John D Lynch Runs Again For Cambridge Mayor

Former Cambridge mayor John D Lynch officially announces his candidacy for mayor citing desire to restore decent and honest government. He says rumors and propaganda from opponents prompted this timely declaration as supporters organize an active campaign.

John D. Lynch Cambridge Lynch

Harvard Tax Exemption Sparks Cambridge Debate

Harvard faculty refuse to contribute 100000 annually to Cambridge treasury sparking a heated argument with Mayor Lyons who demands compensation for tax exempt university uses Cambridge argues financial loss while Harvard and Technology insist tax exemptions are beneficial The dispute recalls historic tensions between the city and its colleges with state intervention unlikely

Harvard Cambridge Treasury Pres Conant Cambridge Eliot Lowell Technology Lyons City Hall Canbridge

Harvard Says No to City Council

Harvard cancels a $100,000 gift proposal from the city after a 10 page report. Councillor Toomey asked Finance to handle the matter as the council leans toward campaign mode ahead of summer adjournment. The mayor approved reappointing Mrs. Katherine W. Born to the Bullock Fund Trustees for three years. A lack of action on the Federal Housing plebiscite was announced as Pres. McNamara’s order stalled.

Lyons New York-Washington Harvard University Toomey Katherine W. Born Bullock Fund Pres. McNamara

Cambridge Memorial Observance Chief Marshall Named

Cambridge Memorial Observance announces Frank L. Hirchgassner appointed chief marshal for Memorial Day activities with Joseph B. Boyle as Chief of Staff and John W. Ford as officer of the day. Chaplain is Rev. W. Ashley.

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