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Newspaper

Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1939

Page

4

Twenty five year saga in Middlesex County politics and city life

A long report outlines a first round victory for Rep H J Mahoney’s investigation and reorganization bill in Middlesex County, noting a later comeback on the second reading as officials face a theft scandal. It also covers social events, appointments, retirements, and personnel changes in Cambridge and adjacent city services.

H. J. Mahoney Middlesex County Capt. Bond Mayor Good T. W Water Board Parks and Finance Park Commission Edward Chapman Saratoga Springs Warren Bros Cambridge Prudential Central Club Cambridge Lower Hall W. Quinn John P. Conroy Chas Sandy) Chapman Detroit “Tigers Hughey Jennings John FP. Conroy James D. Carbery James Ducey Joseph L. Johnson John P. Gately

Mayor Lyons Endorses Bottled Beverage Week Observance

Mayor Lyons joins National Bottled Carbonated Beverage Week activities ending May 20. He touts the industry’s role in employment and daily life, noting Massachusetts led the way in 1988 and Cambridge hosts several bottling plants and national heads of major suppliers in New England.

Lyons Massachusetts Cambridge New England

RKO Boston Theatre Presents Kidoodlers and New Features

The Thursday show includes The Kidoodlers and Joyland radio gift with two new first run features Romance of the Redwoods starring Charles Bickford and Jean Parker and Boys Reformatory led by Frankie Darro. Cast also lists Gordon Oliver Lloyd Hughes Ann Shoemaker and others.

The Kidoodlers Joyland Gordon Oliver Lloyd Hughes Ann Shoemaker Romance of the “Redwoods Boys’ Reformatory Grant Withers Lillian Elliott Ben Weldon

Marble Jail Built in Jasper Georgia

Pickens county constructs a jail in Jasper using white Georgia marble quarried within the county.

Jasper Pickens County Georgia

Kiwanians Hear State Legion Chief Maguire on Memorial Day

Cambridge Kiwanians hosted State Commander John J. Maguire who spoke on Memorial Day's significance. A daughter named Judith Anne was born to Dr. and Mrs. Nelson D. Kings of 5 Washington Ave.

The American Legion John J. Maguire Judith Anne Nelson D. Kings Washington Ave

Galgays honor 25th wedding anniversary at Commander

Wm F Galgay of the School Committee and Kiwanis, with Mrs Galgay and seven others, will be feted next Saturday night at the Commander for a 25th nuptial anniversary. H O Hara heads the committee. Mary Tierney of East Cambridge is Mrs Galgay. The couple are popular and respected. Benedict’s line about the world being peopled echoes the mood.

F. Galgay 5 Sq O'Hara Mrs. Galgay Mary Tierney East Cambridge Cambridge Benedict

Metropolitan Theatre Showings Include Juarez and Women In The Wind

Warner Brothers drama Juarez stars Paul Muni and Bette Davis and charts the conquest of Mexico with Maximilian and Juarez. Cast features Brian Aherne John Garfield Claude Rains and others. Also shown Women In The Wind about women aviators with Kay Francis and Eve Arden. John Farrow directs.

Juarez Warner Brothers Paul Muni Bette Davis Metropolitan Theatre Mexico Maximilian Carlotta Brian Aherne John Garfield Claude Reins Donald Oeee Joseph Calleia Gale Sondergaard Gilbert Roland Henry O'Neil Montagu Love Warner Bros Kay Francis Victor Jory William Gargen Eddie Foy, Jr Maxie Rosenbloom Eve Arden Sheila Bromley John Farrow

George Washington's Distillery at Mount Vernon

George Washington established a distillery in 1795 at Mount Vernon marking early American spirits production. The operation reflects Washington’s diverse venture portfolio and Mount Vernon’s colonial industry legacy.

George Washington Mount Vernon

Probate Court appoints admin for Maria Galvin estate

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court Middlesex to all interested in the estate of Maria Galvin late of Cambridge. A petition seeks Thomas Galvin of Somerville as administrator without surety on his bond. Object by written appearance in Cambridge before 10 am on June 5 1999. Witness John C Legent, Esquire, First Judge. Loring P. Jordan, Register. May 13 20 27

Middlesex Maria Galvin Cambridge Thomas Galvin Somerville John C. Legent Esquire Loring P. Jordan Register Hannah Tobin Anid Katherine A. Howard Noah Coer John C. Legeat Pirot NG P. Jordan Marie J. Cox Mold County District of Columbia John C. Levgat Loring P Jordan Jone

Petition to Register Land Right of Way in Belmont Massachusetts

A 1939 court notice informs Cambridge Savings Bank Belmont residents and others of a petition by James A. Carrig to register and confirm a land parcel with a right of way. It describes boundaries along railroad lines and nearby properties and orders any objections by June. The judge is John E. Fenton.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Cambridge Savings Bank Cambridge Middlesex Sato Commonwealth William A. Butler Byron EK. Mitchell Brookline Norfolk Commonwealth, Boston and Maine Railroad Boston Suffolk Commonwealth George V. Wattendorf Cecelia PF. Wattendorf Turner M. Levin James A. Carrig Belmont Sald Ian Bower Byron Beatiibcott Boston and the Railroad Bowton Maine Hallroad George W. Watlendorf Jenny Charles Fine Ale Recorder of Aid Court Court House John Ef, Fenton Esquire Saul

Probate Court Seeks estates of Tobin and Cox in Cambridge

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court Middlesex notices probate of wills for Hannah Tobin and Marie J. Cox both of Cambridge. Petitions ask appointment of executrixes without surety bonds. Objections must be filed in court. notices dated May 27 with court judges John C. Legeat and Loring P. Jordan.

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