What Do You Hear by John J. McGillicuddy
A column by John J. McGillicuddy in The Sentinels Gossiper presents a reader’s ear for small sounds and everyday echoes. The piece reflects on listening as a window into local life and gossip.
20 Nov 1937
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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1937
Page
1
A column by John J. McGillicuddy in The Sentinels Gossiper presents a reader’s ear for small sounds and everyday echoes. The piece reflects on listening as a window into local life and gossip.
Rumors circulate about a potential special election and mayoral actions in North Cambridge as voting methods and appointments loom. The town watches a proposed Mike for Mayor club formation while officials face scrutiny and possible changes before year end.
Under Exalted Ruler supervision the lodge outlines programs through New Year’s Day. A recent well attended event was Telephone Night featuring talking pictures of the telephone.
J Frank Facey recalls Father Scully founder of St Mary’s in Cambridge. He notes Scully’s late days on a movable pulpit with a single bulb, his wartime beard, and his strong parish-building work among Irish residents east, west and south of Central Square. Archbishop Williman sent a chaplain, intensifying militancy with his sharp blue eyes and decisive action.
Mayor Lynch, in a move surprising some observers, nominates Rep. John J. Foley, campaign manager, to the Water Board. The article notes the appointment comes amid mayoralty election tensions and hints at a broader council shake up and policy actions.
Confusion marked the start of the city recount for the November 2 election as vote counters halted mid process. Mayor-elect John W. Lyons led with 81 votes and a 252 plurality as 300 challenged ballots amid courtroom style testimony and legal scrutiny surfaced at the Election Commission.
A Cambridge property sale to Technology reduces taxable realty by 200 000 dollars and costs the city about 3 000 dollars annually. The letter argues colleges here should face tax exemptions limits while expanding, urging state action to curb tax losses from educational growth.
The article portrays the Hurley family facing a recent loss while celebrating the birth of their newborn daughter. It frames the event as a solace amid grief, citing divine purpose and the paradox of life’s light and dark moments.
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