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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1938
Page
4
Desh Landis of Harvard Law School entertained several councillors before a tense session on Plan E. Councillor Swenson attacked Gov Hurley while questions over veto options and Library Hall methods surfaced. Figures Geo Baddan and Ed Dana appear in council chat as public calmness and future plans are discussed.
The comedy drama Shadow and Substance by Carroll collects two awards in New York last season. Eddie Dowling presents Sir Cedric Hardwicke at the Wilbur Theatre in Boston starting October 17. Sara Allgood and Julie Haydon star in a strong cast and it wins Drama Critics Circle praise plus a Drama League medal for the year’s outstanding performance. The play centers on Irish life with a Canon, a publican, a spinster and others in a small town. Matinees Wednesdays and Saturdays. 18 Brattle Street, Harvard Square.
Twenty five years ago the funeral of Mrs. Rose Donnelly widow of Jos Donnelly formerly of the North End Boston was held at her late home 154 Franklin St A mass of requiem was held at Blessed Sacrament Church John Clary father of Ex Alderman John S and Oliver D Clary died Sunday He was a councilman and alderman from 1873 to 1883 Water Commr Jas E Doherty has purchased the residence of Interins E Wool at the corner of Harvard and Lee streets for his own home G P J M Gge will give his illustrated lecture on The Grand Canyon before the St Pauls Holy Name Society Sunday night
John Burns, brother of Detective Bob Burns of Cambridge and Boston, joins the License Commission as an assistant. Reports confirm his new position and relation to the noted detective.
Melt Spry over double boiler with flour and seasonings until smooth. Blend in a mash of rice and cheese, chill the mix, and shape into small cylinders. Coat with crumbs and egg, then crumbs again. Fry in hot Spry until crisp. Serves six.
T. Kelleher heads this year’s Red Cross Roll Call effort and serves in the Kiwanis Club. City Treasurer Andrew P. Carroll will chair the drive to solicit municipal employees.
Ronald Colman stars as Francois Villon in a 15th century drama shown at the Metropolitan Theatre alongside Mysterious Mr. Moto with Peter Lorre returning as the famed detective. Frances Dee Basil Rathbone and Ellen Drew lead a notable cast in a series of medieval life pictures.
The Jefferson Club marks its tenth anniversary with a banquet and entertainment for Greater Boston friends. Many original members are expected to attend. Reserve the date for a commemorative evening.
Colonel M E Gilmore announces L S Cowles as resident engineer for Region 1 on two PWA financed builds. The Maternity Building, funded by a 125000 grant, began Oct 3 and targets completion in fall 1939. The Municipal Garage project, supported by a 78750 grant, is about to start.
The Marx Brothers headline the program at Keith Memorial Theatre with Room Service opening Columbus Day. Randolph Scott appears in The Road to Reno as the companion feature. Room Service follows a shoestring producer aiming for a grand show on a shoestring budget with the brothers creating chaos. Lucille Ball Ann Miller and Frank Alberton also star in the comedy.
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