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Newspaper

Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1940

Page

8

Lyons and the Human Touch Opens New Cambridge Center

The Boardman School Community Center near Newtowne Court debuts with a public library, led by Mayor Lyons. The piece praises the project as a humane, educational effort to uplift residents, notes Democratic interest over Republican, and cites Roosevelt era values guiding the social unit. The piece frames the center as a catalyst for better citizenship and community progress.

Boardman School Newtowne Court Lyons Pres. Roosevelt Willkie Roosevelt Cambridge

Manhattan Market at 45 Years Still Draws Shoppers

Central Square's Manhattan Market showcases a bright interior and long-standing appeal as a leading food center. Managers Taylor and Mahoney receive praise for attentive service while customers cite quality variety and a clean, hygienic environment attracting daily crowds.

Central Square Manhattan America Manhattan Market Messrs. Taylor and Mahoney

Questioning Cambridge temporary voters in Plan E-P election

The piece argues many temporary resident students registered to vote for Plan E-P rather than to influence a president. It labels them as non-residents with no Cambridge stake, claiming they swarmed voting lists due to organized drives rather than personal residence.

Cambridge Plan E-P. R Theidea

Plan A City Manager Proposal Prompts Editorial Debate

The writer urges voters to support Plan A where residents elect a city manager with broad powers, opposing Plan B where a mayor remains the central figure and the council limits budgets. They warn the State Supreme Court may view P R process as ballot tampering and applaud the editorial's wit.

Chronicle-Sun P.E.P.R State Supreme Court P. R Council of Nine Legislative Council

Tennis Exhibition at Hotel Continental November 25

Invitations go out for two tennis exhibitions in the Grand Ballroom of the Hotel Continental on Monday evening November 25 at 8 30. The event features Paul Guibord, No. 1 New England player and ex Dartmouth hockey captain, against Chauncey Depew Steele Jr who holds top East ranking and Columbia University tennis status. Mr Steele Sr invites all tennis enthusiasts to attend as hotel guests.

Hotel Continental Mammoth Paul Guibord New England Dartmouth Chauncey Depew Steele Continental Steele, Jr Connecticut Columbia Columbia University Steele Welby van Horn van Horn Seabright New Jersey Mr. Steele, Jr Frank Bowden Mr. Steele, Sr

My Teacher Knows Me Best

Philadelphia to Cambridge tale of 3 4 year old Jackie Flibotte who cherishes Esther M Dolan his early dancing teacher. He travels monthly to attend lessons in Cambridge while planning lessons in Philadelphia. His grandmother remains in the city keeping family ties strong.

Philadelphia Cambridge Mass Jackie Flibotte A. Flibotte Philly Jackie Esther M. Dolan Central Sq Penn Mr. Ripley Phil Dad Esther Madam LaZonga U. 5

Case for Courts Contends Plan EPR B Quota Undermines Ballot

The piece argues Plan EPR B uses a quota that voids many first choice votes. It claims this tampering with voter intent violates the sacred secret ballot and democratic principle. Cambridge debates Section 115 and potential Supreme Court involvement over the counting system.

Supreme Court of P. R Europe United States Election Commission Supreme Court Cambridge Mass P. RB O.K

Boxing Commission Criticized Over Lewis McCoy December bout

A writer denounces the State Boxing Commission for permitting a December Lewis versus McCoy match as unfair and potentially dangerous. The piece warns the bout is a one sided slaughter likely to damage boxing and urges protection of fans and athletes.

State Boxing Commission Lewis-McCoy McCoy Lewis Boston Sharkey New York Gene Buckley

Cambridge Elks to Hold Memorial Services Sunday

Plans are formed for the Cambridge Lodge of Elks annual Memorial Services to be held Sunday evening December 1 in Elks Hall. A prominent speaker will be announced next week. Stewart F. Cooper is lodge chaplain and chairs the committee in charge.

Roche Cambridge Congress Sentinel Cambridge Lodge of Elks East Cambridge J. Donnell Sullivan Virginia Kelley Genevive Hannon O'Neill Frank Hooker Mer Bill Pease Drake Mass. Ave Maine

Bridge and whist event under Court Louise at Cambridge

A bridge and whist evening under Court Louise C D of A is set for next Monday at 65 Austin Street Cambridge. Mrs Katherine Mahoney serves as chairman and numerous prizes will be awarded.

Court Louise, C. D. of A Austin St Cambridge Katherine Mahoney

Film Schedule at Durrell Hall This Week

Mon and Tue present They Drive by Night with Ann Sheridan George Raft and Ida Lupino and Ladies Must Live with Rosemary Lane Wayne Norris. Wed and Thu show Lucky Partners with Ginger Rogers Ronald Colman and Mystery Sea Raider with Carole Landis Henry Wilcoxon.

Ann Sheridan George Raft Ida Lupino Rosemary Lane Wayne Norris Thor Ginger Rogers Ronald Colman Carole Landis Henry Wilcoxon

Golden Gloves and Wolf of New York Showings

Friday and Saturday programs list two film billings with Jean Cagney and Richard Denning in Golden Gloves and Rose Hobart with Edmund Lowe in Wolf of New York. The listings reflect concurrent showings at local theaters and feature a mix of boxing drama and crime melodrama.

Golden Gloves Jean Cagney Richard Denning Wolf of New York Rose Hobart Edmund Lowe

Local Board No 48 completes voter registrant numbering

The board for Wards 9 10 and 11 posts the finished order numbering of registrants at 38B Brattle Street Room 5.

Local Board No. 48 Brattle Street

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