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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1936
Page
8
Cambridge residents report opposition from Councillor Hillis and Acting City Engineer Hooker to using Pilgrim Street Sewer Department yards for parking. They fear loss of a playground and longer trips to Raymond Street. The dispute centers on central square business needs versus safety and location concerns.
A discussion on how witty remarks may offend when printed though meant in fun. The piece notes the shift from oral playfulness to written offense and urges making amends for unintended harm.
Atty Shalina urged Harvard Square Business Men's Association against creating a public safety commissioner position in two Cambridge ordinances. He warned the job would cost 5000 dollars yearly plus expenses and clerk hire and argued it would place fire and police chiefs under a politically appointed boss. The Cambridge Taxpayers Association has opposed the measure from the start, citing expense and loss of agency.
Cambridge residents listed among six students on the Northeastern University return roster include Vincent A. Carpano Raephiel P. DiNunzio Benjamin A. Jestzemski William T. Mello George A. Reed and Everett H. Woodward Jr. The families are named with street addresses in Cambridge.
Miss Helen Cecelia Good daughter of former mayor and Mrs Timo thy W Good will wed Mr John Frederick McGann Jr of Somerville at St Peter s Church Reverend Dr Francis V Murphy will officiate Miss Good a Emmanuel College 1932 graduate Groom attended Tufts College Maid of honor is Miss Mary Good Bridesmaids include Miss Nancy Dwyer Miss Carolyn McBarron Miss Nancy Cronin and Miss Catherine McGann Best man is Mr Thomas McGann Ushers include Mr John Good Mr Timothy W Good Mr John Connelly and Mr Robert Ball all of Somerville and Boston participants
The Cambridge Volunteer Service Bureau of the American Red Cross held a tea on October 21 at Dr. Richard C. Cabot’s home at 101 Brattle Street. Guests discussed opportunities for volunteer service with Cambridge social agencies.
Mr and Mrs M F Gleason of 34 Tuttle street Cambridge sailed from Baltimore after visiting Washington D C.
Dr. Arnold Kegel, Chicago Health Commissioner, commends bowling as highly beneficial for women, noting it exercises nearly all body muscles, improves posture and grace, aids weight management, and enhances mental alertness. The Huntington Club alleys in Boston offer modern facilities and women friendly privileges under manager Jack Stafford.
A Boston library bans a controversial book amid charges of political collusion and a looming state election. Critics say trustees rushed a decision before a single reader finished the book, urging abolition of the trustees and replacement by a professional librarian to avoid politicized censorship.
Councillor Toomey urges the EI to remove abandoned car tracks along Hampshire street from Prospect to Inman square. General Manager Dana is asked for comment on the proposal and next steps.
A letter endorses Loring P. Jordan for Middlesex County Register of Probate. The author notes eleven years of proven service and cites support from multiple law firms including Stoughton Hell Worcester firms and Hale and Dorr. The endorsement emphasizes nonpartisan confidence in the probate office.
The Hersum and Co., Inc. at 46 Mass avenue Kirk 0735 is presented as an experienced moving firm known for safety in transporting furniture and office equipment. It offers modern moving vans and careful staff to handle valued items with customer satisfaction emphasized.
Larry Costello defeated Edmund Delaney 3 1 in a 36 hole final to win the men’s city championship at Fresh Pond. In the women’s division June Deehan beat Betty Wallace 3 2 to succeed C. C. Fleischer as city champion after eliminating Fleischer in the second round.
Cambridge Council K of P plans a whist party in aid of Father Francis Keelan a missionary in China at the Elks Lodge Room on November 9 Wm Stanger Jr chairs the committee.
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