Memorial tribute recalls Corcoran and Arthur Smith’s early Central Square impact
J Frank Facey recounts the memorial for John Corcoran and remembers Arthur Smith of Manhattan Market, praising his vitality, salesmanship, and role in developing Central Square. He notes Smith's family, earlier ventures, and the influence of Teddy Raymond as promoter, with a hint of a continuation on page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. ‘Corcoran
John Corcoran
Central Square
Corcoran
Arthur Smith
Manhattan Market
Big Bear
Wesley
Pleasant Street
Smith
Mass. Avenue
Manhattan
Teddy Raymond
Mr. Smith
Arthur
Will Smith
Will
School Board in Lengthy Session
The School Committee delayed start by 65 minutes for a secretive Personnel session then held open discussions on items including returning a missing sousaphone loaned by George B. Rockwell worth 225 dollars. The board also charged James H. Leonard Jr. with racial discrimination related to a past incident at a Boston hotel and debated funding for band uniforms. Richard Babish, a former Rindge student, earned a freshman award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FitzGerald
George B. Rockwell
Rockwell
Mary BE
Murray
H. and L. School
Galgay
Cambridge
Wood
James H. Leonard
Boston
James Fitzgerald
What Do You Hear by John J McGillicuddy
A writer in The Sentinels column titled What Do You Hear explores everyday observations and local voices through concise, vivid vignettes. The piece conveys mood and social texture with pointed, observant phrasing.
Local politics stir as mayoral filing and rumors ignite
Sunday rumors spread that a well founded report claimed the mayor would file on Monday, but later talk heated up with mentions of Jerry Downey and City Hall. Campaign plans, club endorsements, possible scandals, and police promotions swirl, while a public wedding is announced for next Saturday in North Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Downey
Industrial Ass'n
Jerry
Lynch
Jefferson Club
Danny O’brien
Martin Lomasney
Danny
City Hall
Bridge Cemetery
Hamilton
Bill Bowie
Sec
Tim
Water Dept
Pres
Dana
Alice Catherine Terry
Buildings
John J. Terry
St. John the Evangelist Church
North
Cambridge
Arthur Raymond Packard
Gibson
Hymie Pill
Council Pushes Plan to Repair Cambridge Sanatorium
Evidence at this week’s meeting shows the city council is aware of an approaching election and backs spending up to 200 900 dollars for alterations and additions to the Cambridge Sanatorium Tuberculosis Hospital. Councillor Toomey calls it a victory for Cambridge after a two year battle and says the institution will meet maximum state standards. Councillor Gibson praises the decision promising timely admission for patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Sanitarium
Toomey
Cambridge
Gibson
Terry Terrace and Cambridge Apartment Plans Highlight Tax Gains
A Cambridge promoter unveils Terry Terrace on Everett Street near Harvard Square, predicting 84 new apartments and large tax gains from land value. The piece urges listing similar Cambridge sites for development, cites over 3.5 million dollars in taxed values, and argues for active public support of apartment projects.
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Terry Terrace
John J. Shine
Everett Street
Jarvis Field
Terry
Harvard Square
Cambridge
Boston
Mass. Avenue
Cuming
Shine
Industrial Commission
Jeremiah F. Downey
Olmore C. Francis
Frank Townsend
Central Square
Dean Swift
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J. Frank Facey
Ciiweny
Harry Mahoney
Manhater Central Square
Leah
Xam
By John J. McGillicuddy
the Sentinels
Cambridgeport
Council
P. Sqgore
Almy
Enieals
Bobby Breen
Basil Rathbone
Ales Laurel Oliver
Wes West
Gary Cooper
George Raft
Souls At Sea
Aleg
Jones Famil
Hoghbie Messmaies
Saco
Bob Coast
McBrides
Harvard SQ
Col. Brattle and
Boylston Streets
Pine
Honey Bee Cafe
Mass, Ave., Cambridg
Hamilton Liquors
Boylston Street
Neae Eazvaed
Drake’s
Mass
Chas. F. Hurley
Commonwealth Avenue
Mussolini
John J.shine
Anhattan Market
Massachusetts Avenue
Kintore
Sehenley
Chapin's
New England
U. 8
Bond
RON Virgin Rum
Virgin Islands
Rialto
California
Finch
McKesson
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