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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1931
Page
8
Cambridge letter writer Dennis Dana earns praise for clear, humorous commentary urging serious government reform. He supports Mayor Russell and criticizes local politics, urging Cambridge residents to demand accountability and businesslike governance.
The Worcester community crowns John C Mahoney as mayor this week, praising his tenacious political career and recalling his past clashes with fellow legislator Mahoney. The piece likens Worcester’s choice to Cambridge’s rise and hopes he will be a strong first citizen like Mr Russell in Cambridge.
Mrs Schlesinger chair of the Cambridge League of Women Voters Educational Committee spurred a lively School Committee session on teacher appointments. She promised an open quiz at the next meeting, hinting Mesars, Hurley, Wood and Fitzgerald will be in fine fettle.
A Cambridge appeal urges citizens to join the annual Red Cross Roll Call from November 11 to 26. The letter stresses that Red Cross relies on individual memberships and public support to function, noting its fiftieth year of service and semi governmental status.
The Cambridge Elks led by Lewis Newman and John Henderson stage a pre Armistice Day midnight benefit at Central Square Theatre to raise funds for shoes and clothing for the unemployed. A 50 cent admission promises double the impact and family entertainment.
The article criticizes Representative Councillor Doc Mohr for backing a yes referendum on licensing petitions for gas stations. It argues the measure weakens the license commission, urging a move to remove two chiefs and keep a single official control. The piece contends the proposal restores council influence and harms neighbor protections.
An official proposes reform to place the license commission under executive supervision. He argues Representative Mohr should think and speak less to solve oil license handling. Clipping two chiefs would strengthen the commission while pushing the council back weakens it. The veluble Dec won narrowly last year and a sensible Democrat may succeed him next year.
GOSSIP reports on ward by ward races with McMenimen, Smith, Foley, Lyons and other candidates. It notes recounts, anticipated shifts in City Council, school committee, and mayoral influence, plus plans for a central police station and public safety improvements.
The article notes Councillor Delaney stepping aside soon while Paddy remains involved. It highlights Charley as the new councillor who demonstrated adaptability during the recent campaign.
A lively weekly committee meeting hints a blustery leader may join as public safety commissioner if the post is restored. Dan Murphy, Paddy Delaney and many city figures face reshuffled boards and Tuesday-night changes over the next 104 weeks as rumors of mayoral plans and council shifts circulate.
The Associated Gas and Electric System launches campaigns to hire unemployed workers as door to door lamp sellers. Recruits receive order books and canvass homes offering a carton of six Mazda lamps at a 10 percent discount. Each carton includes two 60-watt, three 40-watt, and one 10-watt lamp. Local dealers join, receive orders, deliver lamps, and pay commissions. Campaigns run one month per property during November December and January at Associated properties.
The New Englander notes Moses G Farmer born in Boscawen New Hampshire as the inventor of a freelarm telegraph system. He lit his Salem Massachusetts home with electric lights as early as 1858, the first house ever so illuminated.
The regular monthly meeting of the First Cambridge W C T U was held at the Y W C A on Temple Street. Sergeant Presho of the Cambridge vice squad spoke on the liquor problem, noting improved conditions under prohibition but warning that legalizing light wine and beer would not help and bootlegging would persist. He urged eternal vigilance and citizen cooperation.
Hearings scheduled for Monday afternoon November 9 at 2 o clock in room 232 City Hall on applications by Ruth Gerstein 12 15 Maine avenue for a first class garage adding one car total two cars Antonio Lemme 44 50 Howard street for a first class garage for two cars Mary B D McConologue 27 Magoun street for a metal garage for two cars Metropolitan Coal Company 42 55 Bridge street for 1000000 gallons of fuel oil in above ground tanks James F Quinn 66 Bridge street for 7000000 gallons of fuel oil in above ground tanks
A reminiscence notes a 25 year old party at Miss Lena Bloomquist's home with Esther Bloomquist and others as headliners. It also mentions political bids by J Edward Barry and John Trodden, Charles Gormley, and Richard F. Higgins, plus marriages and promotions in local life.
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