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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1930
Page
8
Cambridge officials call for a Prosperity Week starting Monday urging residents to shop in Cambridge stores to spur production and lower unemployment. The campaign, tied to Publix Theatres efforts, promises stores stocked with affordable goods and a citywide push to outpace past sales.
An editorial notes 484 Cambridge businesses with 196 using Harvard Trust, 141 with other local banks, and 147 banking outside the city. It urges deposits and loans stay local to support Cambridge banks and Prosperity Week, arguing service is competent and taxation benefits the community. The piece calls for firms to shift to Cambridge banks.
The American Legion plans a statewide gathering next week with World War veterans from across the country in Cambridge and Boston. The event aims to showcase the dignity and unity of veterans as they align with national citizenship, while noting Cambridge’s water supply and the legion’s role in public life.
Cambridge business leaders push a Prosperity Week program to restore confidence and encourage spending amid unemployment fears. Publix Theatre manager Navarro New man urges Americans to work and live normally, praising Central Square merchants for cooperative support. President Motherwell of the Cambridge Industrial Ass'n backs efforts to advance the city’s economic well-being.
Henry A. Ginsburg of the Central Sq. Business Men's Ass'n says merchants join with the Central Sq. Theatre for Prosperity Week to boost optimism and attract buyers. He touts the Publix Theatre as a premier attraction and predicts attractive sales next week in Greater Boston.
Announcer notes Uphams Corner Market Boston expanded from a 1914 small shop to a global-scale market in 16 years. Two ambitious founders built a large operation on Columbia Road through hardworking, honest dealing and progressive merchandising.
John and Paul Cifrino built a thriving Uphams Corner Market connected to Manhattan Market Cambridge as a key link in United Markets Inc. Their growth made the market the largest in the world on February 14, 1927 with a service focused on courteous help and quality merchandise.
The afternoon brought news of a newborn, Russell Abner Jr., and congratulations were extended. On October 8 at 10 o clock General Henri Gouraud of Paris will speak to high school students on the public library grounds.
The school committee held a notably harmonious session this week as the state treasurer and mayor conversed peacefully. A restless member with drink on the mind distraction looms, signaling potential renewed tensions and a risk of upheaval.
Twenty five years ago Augustine J Daly sought the mayoralty on the Partisan ticket. Sam Elmore’s passing is noted as a reminder of past politicking. A report of local events includes a Notre Dame de Pitie Church bazaar drawing 500 attendees and vote recounts in the Alderman Barry and Representative Sennott race. The piece cites municipal tensions over bonded debt, new attorney Peter J Nelligan, and upcoming public evening schools opening. Also noted are burglarized homes, hospital support in Cambridge, and various local social notes.
Grim tale All Quiet Along the Western Front screens to open Prosperity Week with a German front viewpoint. Jack Oakie stars in Lets Go Native with Jannette McDonald and Kay Francis. Corinne Griffith headlines Back Pay with Grant Withers and Montague Love. Chester A. Brigham performs organ songs. Publix promotes the program.
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