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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1931
Page
1
The article paints Peter Nelligan as a quiet experienced politician with modesty and steady dignity. It notes his restraint, shrewdness, and lack of flair, highlighting a sincere, unshowy personality that earns respect without seeking applause.
The Central Labor Union hosts a Labor Day event at Russell E Hoyt Playground with a program of children’s athletic events. Prizes for the city paddle tennis championships, played on city playgrounds this summer, will be awarded. The children’s garden is directed by the Recreation Division at Mt. Auburn and Willard.
Mayor Russell denounces a proposed increase in Compulsory Higrance rates affecting Cambridge. He cites highway traffic, nonresident motorists, and accidents involving nonresidents to argue the system punishes locals while failures lie with those who live elsewhere. He calls for penalties on the responsible drivers and their communities.
Councillor Patrick J. Delaney of Ward 3 declines nomination papers for mayor after learning they were printed by Murray Printing Company in Kendall Square. He cites lack of union label and residency concerns, calling it an inroad by the Cambridge Industrial Association.
Russ Wood, Patriot and mayoral candidate, declares plans to resume hostilities next Thursday at Central Square with loud rhetoric. He taunts rivals, promises boxing with Mayor Russell, and wagers a weight lifting contest with Pat Delaney, signaling a combative, attention grabbing campaign swing.
Rumors say Fire Chief Casey may retire on pension soon. The mayor dodges comment while a candidate reframes the tax issue as The Tax. John Lacey Delancey, Hotel Commander associate manager and School Committee hopeful, hosts a meeting to push for better schools for less money. Michael De Luca enters Ward 6 City Council race against incumbent Wyeth. he’s known in Harvard square business circles with his father Vincent.
The United States Public Health Service stresses parental duty to prepare children for school life. Proper food, clothing, hygiene, sleep, and a healthy mental state help children adjust and succeed. The article follows a public health program note continuing on page 8. BRATTLE TAXI-POR. 2000
The Rindge School project dominated a special School Committee session with discussion on cafeteria placement and building size. The 85 room school was estimated at 1.15 million dollars plus about 300 thousand for machinery as auditors outlined existing funding and prior appropriations.
Sunshine Camp at Shady Hill School ending its season after two months with 6 children in residence. 36 campers plus former attendees were weighed with the greatest gain 11.5 pounds and average gain 6.4 pounds. Dr. Eliot Hubbard certified all in good condition and diplomas were awarded by Dr. Hilbert Day.
The Board of Appeals will meet on Thursday September 10 1931 at 2 PM in room 28 City Hall Cambridge Mass Hearings include Filene Co 1 23 Charles River road E F Butler 40 Fairfield street three car garage in E 3 Mexican Petroleum Co 297 Web office use A Propagallo 59 Cherry St store in E 3 district
Tim othy Sullivan aged 73, a 50 year Riverside Press employee, was buried after funeral services at St. Mary's Church. He lived with the O'Briens at 345 Broadway and was married to Mary L. O'Brien. Interment followed at St. Paul's Cemetery in Arlington.
Michael J. Burke and Henry Flax of Cambridge purchase the James A. Hathaway mansion at 35 Chestnut Hill avenue Brighton from Berenice L. Hathaway. The 22 room 6 bath house with a car garage sits on 50 160 square feet. The sale, arranged by Rodney W. Long, signals a wrecking of the structure to make way for twelve new houses.
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