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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1931
Page
5
Letters from Paul F. Hillery and J. McCue thank voters after a recent election. Hillery expresses gratitude for strong support in War 9, while McCue congratulates the four winners and offers condolences to the three defeated candidates.
A reader mail item prints two letters. James T. Barrett thanks 12,900 supporters and praises editor references. Stephen V. Duffy expresses appreciation for Ward 7 endorsement and notes a 35 vote defeat with pledge to work for the city, pending recount.
Dear editor I express appreciation for the endorsement of 14 786 voters who made my election possible and for volunteers and the press Dear Sir I extend thanks for publicity and Cambridge voters who aided my candidacy for School Committee though unsuccessful Merit is too often its own reward
Thomas F. Gibson thanks Ward 10 voters for support and pledges service to the community. He congratulates Mr. Skilton on his election. Dr James J Cassidy also expresses thanks to Cambridge voters and vows to justify the School Committee’s confidence.
The undersigned thank Cambridge voters for supporting them in the contest for principal assessor. They deny rumors of a planned coalition and pledge to continue efficient service in the assessing department. Included is appreciation for Cambridge Sentinel editors.
J Henry Smith expresses public thanks to voters in Ward 2 for their loyal support and to the workers who helped his election. He signs off as J Henry Smith, emphasizing gratitude and public acknowledgment.
Jason Westerfield assistant secretary of the New York Stock Exchange will address Cambridge Industrial Association members at the luncheon on Tuesday November 10. He is noted as an accomplished speaker and is expected to deliver an engaging talk.
A cryptic line from Bir PF suggests efficiency brings happiness across roles from artist to laborer. The quote implies universal satisfaction tied to productive effort, hinting at a philosophy of work and personal fulfillment.
Cambridge officials and business figures including Mr Motherwell head a committee to raise 150000 for Unemployment Relief. The drive follows 22000 raised last year by the Cambridge Industrial Association with key support from Lever Brothers and Boston Woven Hose. 1400 families reported without income. citizens urged to contribute despite small amounts. Notables: Hoover quote, Laughlin, Hurley, Scanlon, Cassidy, Gillen, and Harvard coach Casey among organizers.
E C Catholic Club accompanied by Benedict FitzGerald plans a mass and march to Thorndike School Hall with marshals and ushers. Rev Father Feeney and Judge John J Burns address on opportunity while James J Delaney reads an appreciation. entertainment by Bennie Crohan John Z Kelley and Hotel Commander orchestra.
Mr and Mrs Lee Bartel hosted many old friends at 40 William Street to mark their 25th wedding anniversary. Mr Bartel has served 28 years as manager at La Pierre's Drugs on River Street and as a Public Welfare Board member for 12 years. The couple were married by Dr Bicknell, a noted pastor.
Four children Leo Paul William and John grow with parents who made comrades of their progeny. Leo Bartel active in Blessed Sacrament Church and St. Vincent de Paul Society, a blithe servant still. A golden anniversary would find him the same man, true and serving. Rep-Councillor Doc Mohr criticized a referendum curbing licensing powers.
Miss Nora Driscoll longtime city political figure and former School Committee member 1920 1923 died at her brother John Driscoll’s home 3 Suffolk Street Funeral services held at St Marys Church mass of requiem at 9 Elks Football Night drew over 1000 attendees 800 tickets sold for Armistice Day benefit supporting poor children clothing shoes provided by Elks in cooperation with school officials
The piece denounces a council clique blaming them for two years of obstruction and vaudeville acts. It argues voters punished them in 1938, recalling Cambridge to the people and rejecting press-censuring tactics. It asserts public strength to repossess city government.
Professional Players of Boston presented Crosby Gaige’s The House Beautiful by Channing Pollock at Plymouth Theatre. The Apollo cast led by Mary Philips and James Bell featured Raymond Walburn and others. Rapid scene shifts with curtains up define the production. Local engagement includes Thursday and Saturday matinees.
JDS W Monahan of the 2nd Middlesex District urges public officials to replace Indiana limestone with granite in a Court House to boost employment. He argues granite footing offers reliability and cost may rise but employment benefits justify substitution.
The Cambridge Grammar Masters and Directors Club met at Longfellow School with President Goulart presiding. Members agree to a five dollar monthly contribution to fund permanent relief and discuss fundraising through special activities with committee members Burke Fitzgerald Blaze Colesworthy OConnor Graham coordinating efforts.
Judges F H Golding M E manager A M Barnes of the Mass avenue office and Mrs G G Howie awarded prizes at a dance event. Miss Gladys Akers won first for a colonial costume, Charles Carruth took first for the meat outfit, with Mrs Thomas Coleman and John Murray also honored for most original costumes. Committee members named include E R Millen J H Sumner Jack Gray Charles OConor and the Misses Doris Sharon and Alice Smith.
Eddie Mack of Argonne A A promotes a big show next Tuesday at the Arena. He features Joe Sekyra and Paul Swi derski on the main card with Cam bridge fans noting Paul’s action. Sekyra has a draw with Stribling and a strong punch. prelims are set to shine. Contact Mike Greene at Argonne offices for close seats.
On September 71st 1931 Mayor Russell and a city committee reviewed a Ford Plant built rescue truck with a 157 inch wheel base, dual rear tires, cal lansible derrick, 150 feet of cable, six foot head room, and a four passenger ambulance configuration. The project, funded by September 22 appropriation, aims to place Cambridge in the front rank for rescue and fire department support.
Senator Monahan protests Middlesex County officials over plans for a Cambridge District Court House to use Indiana limestone, urging use of local granite quarries in Massachusetts to support regional industry. He argues public buildings should foster local products and notes Middlesex County’s granite resources.
Dr Hilbert F Day presided at the twenty eight annual Cambridge Tuberculosis Association meeting at Phillips Brooks House. Mrs Mabel Greeley Smith gave a brief year in review while Fred showed Lun a film. The association name was changed to Cambridge Tuberculosis and Health Association with Dr Alton H Pope outlining Massachusetts public health efforts and community cooperation for a ten year prevention program.
The Cambridge License Commission will hold a hearing in Room 2 Ball on November 2 at 2 o'clock for John G. Dunn seeking a third class garage license and gasoline storage at 337 Pearl Street Cambridge entry from Glenwood Avenue. Two car garage planned. filing with Board of Licenses.
Massachusetts notice announces a hearing before the License Commission on November 14 at 2 oclock regarding Walter Sartanowich petition for a First Class garage license and gasoline storage in tanks for two cars at 12 Otte Street Cambridge. By order of Board, Joseph Quins, chairman.
Mortgagee will sell at public auction on premises in Cambridge on Monday, November 22 at 9:30 A M. The parcel includes a building on Austin Street, described from a plan by W. A. Mason & Sons, surveyed June 10, 1849, with a total area of 584 square feet. The sale follows a power of sale in a deed from Aene Greenstein to Fishman later Leo Flake, recorded in Middlesex South District Deeds, Plan MS page 22, subject to unpaid taxes and encumbrances, with mortgage to Cambridge partners and attorney Charles Goldstein handling.
A notice states the Harvard College petition for a keeping and storage of fuel at 47 Concord Avenue Cambridge. The site in Room 32 City Hall is set for an afternoon hearing on November 16, 1001 at 2. The total quantity of fuel is up to 5000 gallons. By order of the License Commissioners dated October 11.
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