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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1931
Page
4
A stream of colorful names and squabbles fills the page as residents debate re elections and leadership in Cambridge. Jokes mix with civic critique, naming candidates and officials while expressing demand for cleaner campaigns and sharper governance.
Ralph R. Stratton advocates a nonpartisan city government for Cambridge. He criticizes current tax rates and mayoral appointments while endorsing plans for major infrastructure projects with Metropolitan Planning Board support. He states he is Republican in party politics but supports a fiscally sane, economical administration and asks voters to evaluate candidates' records.
The column notes Ward 4 politics with Doc Mohr’s seat drawing many aspirants. Ward 1 faces a high profile clash as Frank Coady tests Freddie Bo McMenimen’s popularity. Assessor race may calm with Jay O’Connor out and publicity around Fallon Haverty. Tax rate discussed at 43.90 per thousand for 1931.
Mayor describes using a $700,000 deficit to fund 52 weeks of city employment and $2,000,000 in initial construction. He notes completed projects including hospital wing, nurses’ home, and schools, plus debt reduction and plans for water system expansion and a $1.5 million technical school plant. He appeals for further street funding and lauds organized labor cooperation.
The Cape Cod Steamship Company offers a Provincetown excursion from Long Wharf Boston on the Dorothy Bradford. The round trip costs 2.00 with 1.75 one way and includes deck chairs, dancing, and scenic views from Boston Harbor to Cape Cod. Departures are 9 30 A M Monday and 10 A M Sunday with return at 8 00 P M. special party rates available at the wharf office or by calling Hubbard 9392.
Four year old Annie Russell daughter of Mayor Richard M Rus sell wins blue ribbon in pony class at the Labor Day morning horse show conducted by the Myopia Club.
The service honored the life of Mrs. Toomey with floral tributes from friends, civic leaders, and local organizations. Posthumous condolences came from Mayor Richard M. Russell, Cambridge City Council, and numerous neighbors, teachers, and staff across Cambridge, Boston, Bangor, and Washington.
The Hoyt Pals face West Concord A A of West Concord Massachusetts at Russell Hoyt Playground on Western Ave Cambridge Sunday September 18 with a 3 P M start. West Concord previously defeated the Pals earlier in the season as both clubs vie for Middlesex Valley League prominence.
Misses Dorothy Buxton Dorothy Cole May Mahan and Clair Lynch, all known locally, spent the holiday at the Glendon in Darisville New Hampshire.
Starting Sunday Maurice Chevalier appears in an entertaining film with Claudette Calvert and Miriam Hopkins as leading ladies. Charlie Ruggles provides comic relief alongside George O'Brien and Sally Eilers in A Holy Terror. Thursday features Sporting Blood with Clark Gable and Madge Evans, plus The Girl Habit with Charlie Ruggles.
Miss Gertrude Scott returns from Marblehead to Observatory Hill. Helen McLaughlin comes back to Cambridge from Hampton Beach. The Gormleys move to Lexington Avenue. Margaret Horgan and daughter return from Nantasket. Col Edward M M House hosts Mayor and Mrs. Russell at a North Shore summer home. Stanley Jennison vacations at Kearsarge NH. Mayor’s chauffeur James McDonald away. John Holden acts as his stand in. Thomas Mulvihill dies after a stairs fall at 165 Western Avenue. Mrs Jesse Silva and child away at Derry NH. Teresa Walsh dies after being struck by a steel pole on the Harvard Bridge. John F Lynch moves to new O\\'Connor Quinn houses near Alewife Brook Parkway. Mary O Neill tours Europe for two months. Richard F May, 31, found guilty of non support in East Cambridge. L E Ellershaw resumes duties at Cambridge Y M C A after vacation at Onset. Family returns to Modern Manor with him. Chet Clark and Jimmy Meore visit Hamp ton Beach from Huron Ave Cambridge.
Bo McMenimen announces his candidacy for Cambridge City Council from Ward 1. A longtime resident and former Cambridge Recreation Department supervisor he cites education athletic honors and local ties as qualifications. He studied at Boston College Law School and graduates from Boston College Law School.
Jeremiah J. OConnor declares candidacy for Cambridge mayor citing prior council service and real estate ventures. He contrasts his record with the current administration and pledges to improve the city's leadership and financial condition.
The article notes appetite for exotic meats in nearby markets. Mexican Indians reportedly prefer iguana flesh to chicken. A green iguana like creature with a spiny crest is described as selling in markets, appealing to buyers.
More than 100000 American Canadian and French ships brave storms and icebergs on the Grand Banks off Newfoundland in a long voyage across submerged sand and rock banks stretching about 200 miles in search of fish.
A London County Council education committee report finds girls learn to swim more readily than boys. In the last year 260 848 school children had less one and 40 272 had learned to swim by year end.
The Bourgesmont cathedral closely resembles Notre Dame of Paria in architecture. Both are among the few French cathedrals planned with double aisles extending from nave to choir and alae.
A quip notes how some men talk about starting life barefoot, implying others were born with shoes. The Royal Arcanum Bulletin reflects on early life attitudes and social echoes.
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