Cambridge Election Tangles and Civic Hints Seen
Local notes report on Cambridge politics with references to a 1933 rule set and a new Cambridge Chamber of Commerce, plus updates on a James Michael Curley rally, polling plans for Nov 8, and a 100 foot ladder truck demonstration. Also mention WPA USA sign and rising evening school enrollment.
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W.P.A. U.S.A
City Hall
Cambridge Industrial Association
Cambridge Chamber of Commerce
James Michael Curley
Jefferson Club
Austin St
Lechmere Square
Daniel F. O’brien
Dos. L. Winn
Wendall St
Central Sq
Andrew L. Moore
Leshy
Lyons
Tobin
Cambridge
Harvard
Boston
Hizzoner
Tom McNamara
Tom O'Neill, Jr
Tom Gibson
Jerry Sullivan
Sullivan
Gutheim
Fire Headquarters
Cambridge Politics and Police Tensions Heralded in October
East Cambridge notes show Officer Mahoney still argues after defeat and a riot near the station guardroom over Plan B. Key figures include Ome Lyons, Chief Leahy, Councillor Hyman Pill, Rep. Mike Neville, Atty. Sam Flaksman, and Lt Gov Kelly. Central Square library moves planned for next year with a quieter setting anticipated.
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East Cambridge
Mike Mahoney
Ome Lyons
Chief Leahy
Will
Cambridge
Mike Neville
Beacon Hill
eSan
Sam Flaksman
East Cambridge Court
Gov
Kelly
Russell
Gov. Hurley
Central Sq
Party honors Eliot at Heynes home
Wilbur Heynes of 47 Raymond Street hosted a house party honoring Thomas H. Eliot, the Democratic candidate for Congress from the district, and Mrs. Eliot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Heynes
Raymond St
Congress
Thomas H. Eliot
Eliot
Luce Outlines Amendments and Housing Stance in District
Congressmen Luce, seeking re election in wards 4 to 10, calls for radical amendments to New Deal laws citing fear of impact on industry and commerce. He argues for Republicans to join conservatives to balance Roosevelt remedies, criticizes rising debt and Social Security costs, and supports refining wage hour laws and housing legislation including Home Loan Bank Hill and Home Owners Loan programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Luce
Congress
Luce
Home Loan Bank Hill
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
Eedave
New Manhattan Market Expands in Cambridge Front
A Cambridge market plans a major expansion after 40 years of service. The Manhattan rear restaurant will close and the Waldorf Lunch moves across the street to a larger east-front space. A new front store and enlarged self-service area will create mass display and fresh products near Mass Ave and Green St.
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Central Square
Manhattan
Cambridge
Mass. Ave
Green St
Bill Taylor
Rest Well Earned Madam Smith Resigns from City Health Panel
Mrs. Mabel Greeley Smith resigns after 35 years as executive secretary of Cambridge Tuberculosis Health Association. Under her tenure Cambridge records the white plague death rate falls from 226 to 50 per 100000. Dr. Day commends her imagination intelligence and persistency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Greeley Smith
Cambridge Tuberculosis Health Association
Cambridge
Day
Association
Keith Memorial Theatre Screens Durbin Show for Another Week
Capacity crowds fill the Keith Memorial Theatre as Deanna Durbin stars in That Certain Age, a holdover feature extended for another week. The run continues at the venue with strong audience turnout and ongoing box office appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deanna Durbin
Y M C A Notes on Class A Table Tennis Teams
The Y M C A is entering two three man teams in the Class A division of the Greater Boston Table Tennis League. Players include Wesley Drew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Boston
Wesley Drew
Skill Test Institute Enrolls Members for Ten Week Course
Franklin Dwelly Fred Kee Harold Revere Frank Scales and William Wallace appear in notice of member registrations for a ten week Skill Test Institute offering instruction in portions of basket weaving riding boxing wrestling swimming hygiene and horseback riding. Glenn K. Perduyn is in charge.
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Franklin Dwelly
Fred Kee
Harold Revere
Frank Scales
William Wallace
Glenn K. Perduyn
Spartan Aris todermus and the Thermopylae legend
A condensed ancient tale recalls the stand at Thermopylae where a small Greek force faced the Persian army. Only one Spartan survived the retreat due to illness and was carried to Sparta where he lived in scorn before returning to battle and dying without full honors.
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Thermopylae
Sparta
Aristodermus
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Hood
Hood Rowteman
Charlestown
Mt.Auburn
St. Jim
Cronin
Jim
Hyman Pill
Harry Katz Eli
Brookline St
Joseph J. Kelley & Son Funeral Home
Combe
Broadway
WYETH
Undertaker
Mass
KIRK
Walter J. O'Hara
Meese Ave
John J. Donahue & Son
Undertakers
eSaoe
D.P. Danehy & Sons
N. Cambridge
TEL. Eliot
Windsor
Electrical & Radio Service
Prospect St
Cambridge, Mass
Maurice J. Tobin
Central Sq. Business Men’s Association
Central St
Joe Santoro
Avenue
Tel
KIR
David J. Nelligan
Ave
Thomas H. O'Hara
Pearl St
Concord AY. Tel
Kirkland
Charles B. Watson
Pearl St. Tro
B. P. Wild
Green St. Tro
Tal
Teowbridges
Alexander Devito Undertaker
Cambridge Street
Walter L. Reed
Hampshire St. Col. Windsor St
Jave Yous Vision
Csharrison
James J. Shea
John J. Donovan
Consort O
Fersitare, Pisass
Hersum& CO. Inc
Eik.ores
Manhattan Market
Cong. Luce
Milton
Patience Anne Eliot
Academy of St. Jeanne D'Arc
Ega
Speedy Heet
Cambridge Gas Light Company
Church St
Keith Memorial Theatre
Sentinel Adi
Suffolk
Pillsbury’s
Maine
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