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Newspaper

Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1940

Page

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City Hall Health and Plan B Candidates Stir Local Scene

Rumors swirl as Councillor Tom McNamara lies in City Hospital with a serious illness and Plan B hopefuls circle a possible mayoral bid. Frank Montgomery recovers at home while veteran clerk Edw Counihan and Ned enjoy improved health. A long School Board meeting drew sleepy reporters and questions to Police Chief Leahy about juvenile vandalism.

Dame Romer Tom McNamara Thomas Frank Montgomery Edw. A. Counihan Ned Leahy Juvenile Aid Bureau Early Bird Franklin Wyeth Harry Bean Stoughton Bell Paul Frank Taxpayers’ Asen Chester Higley Morris Frankel Dan Back

Lewis McCoy Coming Bout at Garden Sparks Debate

North Cambridge sportswriter David J. Nelligan expresses strong concern over the Lewis McCoy heavyweight title clash planned for the Garden next month. He argues McCoy, past his peak, could be overmatched by champion Joe Lewis and warns the bout may be dangerous.

David J. Nelligan Lewis- McCoy Joe Lewis al McCoy Garden MoCoy New England Lethal Lewis McCoy Lewis State Boxing Commission North Cambridge

Cambridge Red Cross Roll Call Emphasizes Urgent Support

In Cambridge these Red Cross dugouts in Harvard and Central Square stay until Thanksgiving funded by Boston Sand and Gravel. Arthur G. MacKenzie and Mrs. Donald Born lead a pivotal roll call urging swift citizen participation to fund medicine clothing dressings blankets and relief supplies for British morale and local needs.

Red Cross Harvard Central Sys Boston Sand and Gravel Company Cambridge Concern Arthur G. MacKenzie Roll Call Co Donald Born MacKenzie Cambridge American Red Cross Saken Judson Wells Richard Bassett Charles Wilson Wendell Hant Irvin Frankel Faith Killiam Harriet Brooks Martha Turner Janet Harwood Barnet Gring Amelia Payne Helen Hadley John Goodbody Charlies Weir Arthur Wild Maurice Corkery Richard Shelton

Hurley Contact Details in Boston Ad

Chas F Hurley at 276 Cashmonwealth Avenue Boston lists telephone contact KEN 0767 for inquiries and services.

Boston

Russ Howard Hosts Crawford House Shows in Boston

Cambridge comedian Russ Howard serves as master of ceremonies at two hour Crawford House programs in Scollay Square Boston. The venue remains a recreation magnet for Greater Boston with fine food convenience and entertainment. Featured this week is Beauty and the Beast from the World's Fair with Alice O'Leary as the class show of the week.

Cambridge Crawford House Scollay Sq Boston Crawford Greater Boston Russ Howard Alice O'Leary

City Council Approves Welfare Funds Amid Quick Meeting

The Cambridge City Council moved through routine items in about 30 minutes and passed an emergency order for 87 000 to meet Welfare Department needs. Officer Leo D Dynan joined the pension rolls for disability, while Councillor Toomey urged mayoral action to recruit city employees for a state election ballot recount.

Leo D. Dynan Toomey Bay Cambridge

Stephen Kelly Elected Kiwanis President In Local Balloting

Stephen Kelly of Kelvinator Co. was elected president of the Kiwanis Club at the regular meeting in Central Square. Frank Howard was named vice president and Dana Squires treasurer, with directors including Dr. Joseph Desmond and Stephen Mahoney. The event marked the christening of Plan E and featured lively nominating speeches and playful political jabs.

Stephen Kelly Kelvinator Co Central Sq. Bldg Frank Howard Columbian Co-operative Bank Dana Squires Gas- Electric Co Jos. H. Desmond Wm. O'Connor Jos. F. Higgins Stephen H. Mahoney Jos. H. Ricker, Sr B. Franklin Wyeth Howard Hart Bill Galgay John R. Sennett Falls of P. Ri Jerry

New Boardman Library Branch Opens in Crowded District

The Boardman Library Branch on Windsor Street opened Tuesday with full shelves led by Miss Julia Starkey assisted by Anne Sullivan and Marian Hogan. Mayor Lyons supports the project as a community reading and recreation hub developed with WPA cooperation, aiming to improve future citizens in a crowded district.

Boardman School Windsor Street Newtowne Court Julia Starkey Central Sq Anne Sullivan Marian Hogan Lyons D. A. Buckley Alma Beaudreau Eleanor Daly R. J. Costello Juliane Ticlicntercare Boardman Recreation Commission Stephen Mahoney Jas. F. Fitzgerald

Lost purse near Cambridge Mass Ave and Davis Sq

A lost purse in the area around Mass Ave Cambridge and Davis Square Somerville was reported. It contains a driver’s license and other valuables. A reward is offered for its return. Call Ken. Reward about 554 dollars.

Mass. Ave Cambridge Davis Sq Somerville Ken

Rep. O Neill Thanks Voters After General Court Win

Mr. Editor: Permit me to thank the voters of the Third Middlesex District for electing me to the General Court on November 5. Thomas P. O Neill Jr expresses gratitude to supporters and outlines his victory.

Third Middlesex Dist General Court Thomas P. O'Neill, JR

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