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Newspaper

Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1938

Page

4

Oppose Extension to Norfolk Caf Adds Adjacent Store

Neighbors near Norfolk Cafs Inc at 22 Norfolk St opposed a plan by new owners to enlarge by adding a adjacent store. Attorney Abraham Levenson urged compliance with rules for public safety as the premises would be remodeled and cleaned. Objectors cited recent drunken patrons and late night noise. A similar protest over transfer of the Brookline cafe license to Cambridge street was also taken under advisement.

Norfolk Cafs, Inc Norfolk St Atty Abraham Levenson Commission For Brookline Cafe Cambridge Street Thomas F. Gibson

Death notices list several funeral details and church services

Harold F Coyne funeral from 1228 Cambridge Street with solemn mass at St Marys Church. Gertrude E Mackin Sullivan funeral from 334 Broadway with requiem mass at St Marys Church. Catherine Haynes Condon funeral from 459 Franklin Street with mass at Church of the Blessed Sacrament. Charles B Wyman services at Christ Church. Nora Nolan Parkinson funeral from A E Long Memorial Chapel with requiem mass at St Johns Church.

Church of the Blessed Sacrament Albert D Wyman Charles B Lexington Avenue Christ Church

Plan E sparks chatter in Cambridge political circles

A fragmentary page notes a tongue in cheek mix of local figures. Seer laws and May Be quirks abound as councillors, mayors, and Harvard affiliates maneuver through plans and trips. Mentioned are Councillor Toomey, Mayor Kane, City Hall quirks, and civic observers.

Chas. W. Killam Fall River John Harvard Legion Councillor Toomey White House Pres Roosevelt Kane Woburn Cambridge Central Sq Andrew L. Moore Sec Ross Cazmay Harvard Sq Business Men’s Ass'n City Council McNamara Boston Back Bay Blanchard Joe Cleary City Hall Lyons Ithe C. I. A C. T.A Harvard Evarts Dean Landis

Funeral director attends national embalming convention

Cambridge funeral director Timothy T A Danehy returned from the National Funeral Directors Association meeting in New York. The group numbers about 9000 licensed directors in 48 states and emphasizes high grade training and strict licensing for embalmers to protect public health and ensure decent burial for all regardless of economic status.

Timothy T. A. Danehy Cambridge New York National Funeral Directors' Association

Mayor Tobin to Speak at Central Square Supper Meeting

Central Square businessmen invite Maurice J. Tobin Boston's economy mayor to speak on municipal problems at the monthly supper meeting next Monday night. Ray Churchill will cater a large steak supper. A parking committee report is awaited due to a nearby public parking garage. If unable to attend, attendees may come at 7 30.

Central Square Mass. Ave Maurice J. Tobin Boston Ray Churchill

Harvard Square Welcomes New Wursthaus In Busy Square

The new Wursthaus opens at 4 Boylston Street near Harvard Avenue offering modern service, a bar and deli corner. Patrons are invited to enjoy hearty meals with old fashioned fullness and up to date service. Phone TRO 5040.

Harvard Square Boylston St

Good Gardeners Army awards list Governor Lyons honors youths

Mayor Lyons presented prizes for best plet. Army awards went to William Hoyte at 21 Magee St. Mrs. Cromwell received second prize at 20 day &t. Mrs. Spencer Gray won third at 191 Western Ave. Other winners include Charles Johnson 20 Hews St. G. B. Wilder 125 Western Ave. Nathaniel Williams 8 Blackwell St. Laura Dunn 26 Hews St. Mrs. Hester Fontaine 57 Howard St. Mrs. Marion Phillips How ard St. Mrs. Lillian Alleyne 86 Howard St.

Mayor Lyons William Hoyte Magee St Cromwell Day &T Spencer Gray Western Ave Charles Johnson Hews St Wilder Nathaniel Williams Blackwell St Laura Dunn Hester Fontaine Howard St Marion Phillips Lillian Alleyne

Spirited Charter Discussion at Harvard Square

Harvard Square businessmen meet at the Continental to debate Plan B for city government. Key speakers include Prof. Killam, City Solicitor Richard Evarts, and ex president Thos. F. Sullivan who defend Plan B’s nine councillors and PR voting. Critics warn of costs, recalls, and weak checks on power while praising efficiency.

Harvard Square Continental Dr. DeWitt Chas. Eillam Planning Board Richard Evarts Thos. F. Sullivan Killam Evarts Genekde Abraed Iit Tom Sullivan Dean Landis H. J. Mahoney Cambridge Channing Johnson P. B

Drake's Lunch Bowling Boosters Rivalry Grows

Keen rivalry forms between Drake's Lunch employees at 546 Mass Avenue with teams named Wildcats and The Bombers. Matches are held Monday nights at Central Alleys on Brookline Street. to date the score is 1-1 as officers monitor the rivalry.

Drake's Mass. Avenue Wildcats Brookline Street Jerry Mahoney John Cahalane Bill Pougere Bill Sparks Lucille Leseska Chas. Sousa Mike Henrihan

City concerns over PWA projects and garage plan

A Cambridge letter questions PWA Project 1443 F Municipal Garage costs and process. It accuses officials of delaying meetings, failing to verify needs, and rushing a garage contract amid relief funds. The authors urge restraint, board consultation, and further study before proceeding.

PWA Cambridge Greta Brookline Greco

Campbells Questions Over High School and Public Works Costs

A footnote cites Mr Campbell questioning why the High School Addition costs 850000 versus 450000 last year and why the Tubercular Hospital is 400000 versus 250000. He also notes Webster School at 556000 versus 282000 and the Incinerator at 250000 versus a Bridgeport price of 101000, totaling a 772660 rise.

Campbell Webster Bridgeport Conn

Camels’ Sense of Direction Guides Long Desert Journeys

Camels show a strong sense of direction after initial withdrawal from villages. In first days post watering and feeding, they often attempt to return, but once they move into the desert they stay with the caravan. Instinct then guides them to avoid straying, as the danger of death looms.

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