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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1931
Page
5
The RKO Keith Theatre presents East of Borneo noted for wild charm. Set largely in a rajah palace beside a crocodile river with a distant volcanic backdrop. Cast led by Rose Hobart and Charles Bickford. Includes carefully selected short subjects.
Fifi D Orsey of screen and stage stars in a live appearance at the theatre. The program features songs from sound films, plus acts by Mann Bradford Van Alst and Sombodies of Song and Danceland. Also included are Bringing Up Parents and She's Crazy About Me with separate sketch and comedy routines. The week closes with Bert Wheeler and Dorothy Lee in Too Many Crooks and Pathe News by ERKO-Liane.
The North Cambridge and East Cambridge baseball teams renew their long standing feud at Russell Field on Sunday in the second game of a series to crown Cambridge’s city champion. The event highlights Cambridge Day for Irvie Burns the city’s lone big league representative. The celebration includes a Fenway Park event on Sept 20 featuring the Red Sox and Browns and an informal dance Sept 11 with entertainment by the Hotel Commander Orchestra and Boston players as guests.
Anthony Zotteli of Kendall Square patents Zottolite a cork chip cement mix for flooring interiors and street paving. The material supposedly absorbs moisture reduces noise prevents slipping and remains durable under heat and cold, with a soundproof effect when used between walls.
Camel abundance in Egypt eats grass, forcing antelopes to flee. Trons follow the antelope herd seeking meat, and Arabs claim the camel caused the Hon to leave Egypt.
A reader notes that, like his cousin Representative Ralph, he aims to join Ward 4 in the Council in 1992 33, signaling a political move and family ties in local government.
Cambridge wrestling fans witness Gino Garibaldi in a tourney at the Boston Garden hosted by Ray Fabiani. The card features Tiny Roebuck, Pat O Shocker, Carl Pojello, Don De Laun, Jim McMillan, Jock Smith, Al Pierotti, Kwarinni, and Russian Hercules in a headlining night of swift takedowns and crowd thrills.
Farrow offers prompt thorough and courteous electrical service with first grade workers and quality materials. The firm operates from 3 Essex St Uni 4610 with a salesroom annex for all electrical needs. See W. M. J. Farrow Ronald Farrow Alice Farrow or Tom McAdams for service or sales.
Timothy F Murphy presents his record as City Council President voting for hospital expansion housing projects and school appropriations. He highlights work on water system funding and ward improvements including playgrounds at Hoyt and Burns Fields and calls for Harvard Cambridge labor accords on college construction.
For the week ended August 29 Associated Gas & Electric System reported electric output of 57 353 502 units a drop of 1 985 774 units or 3 4 percent from the prior year. Excluding external sales electric output was 3 0 percent under 1990. Gas output reached 901 299 600 cubic feet down 4 15 percent from 1920.
The Board of License Commissioners schedules hearings Monday afternoon September 14 1941 at 2 o clock in room 32 City Hall. Applications include Baker Supply Co for Fleet class garage with four trucks and 1100 gallons of petroleum products Adolf H Cranustein for First class garage for two cars Concord Avenue Realty Corp 175000 gallons gasoline 25000 gallons motor oils 100000 gallons fuel oils plus 225000 gallons already licensed Arline W Brown for Third class garage for three cars and W H Green Co for 3000 gallons of petroleum products.
A historical note on recusants from the Latin root meaning to refuse. In the Sixteenth and Seventeenth centuries Roman Catholics persisted in not attending Anglican services, exposing themselves to prosecution and penalties.
The Cullinan diamond, the world’s largest, found in 1905 at Cullinan South Africa, valued up to 25 million, has a missing half that researchers and thieves have sought for 23 years. lore says a worker hid it to avoid law enforcement, while another tale involves a native with the stone.
Near Stella at the eastern edge of Lake Ontario a mud house, about one hundred years old, stands as a rare North American example. Built with clay and straw, the walls were formed in one piece and tamped with saplings. A British officer reportedly ordered a skilled mason from Ireland to construct it. The eleven foot high, four foot thick walls were originally plastered, now clapboarded, with no major repairs in a century.
The Chancellor of New York University argues that no man is self sufficient in all domains. He notes rulers rely on official counselors and spouses physicians guides and tailors for direction beyond their own mastery.
A Los Angeles to New York speeders tale ends in a small-town court where a stern constable accuses a pair of motion picture stars of arson. The judge and crowd laugh as the defendants are fined five dollars for speeding and taking the law lightly.
Pathfinder Magazine speculates on the queen of Sheba from biblical lore, linking Sheba to Saba and Yemen. It discusses Sabeans as dark haired whites, related to Hebrews, with Ethiopian mingling and a tradition among Abyssinians that Balkis was their queen.
Notice is given that a petition by Eleanor A for a garage of the third class for keeping and storage of gas in a tank at 19 Dale Street Cambridge will be heard September 21 1091 at 2 o clock by the Board License Commissioners chaired by John E Quinn.
City of Cambridge gives notice of a license hearing at 2 o clock Monday September for Meret Seering and Meney J Shea regarding a storage and tanks at 1018 1002 Massachusetts Avenue. Garage authorized for two trucks with building considerations. By order of License Commission Chairman John E Quinn.
Hearing scheduled in Room 32 Hall on Monday afternoon September 21 1031 at 2 oclock for Jackson Cons Company Inc petition for first class garage license and gasoline storage in tanks at 1721 175 Massachusetts Avenue and Garfield Street Cambridge with basement and sub basement for 85 cars, by Board of License Commissioners Chairman John B Quinn.
Dave and fellow country lads tried to yoke two calves. They caught one, but the yoked calf bolted dragging Dave along. The frightened pair crashed into trees and fences while others laughed and moved to help, when a warning shout rang out to approach gently.
A European priber argues many so called modern objects were invented earlier, noting the pneumatic beam from 1545 and fountain pen patent in 180 yet unused, roller skates known in 1822 but hindered by bad roads, plus roll-top desks 1772 and safety razors 1702.
A humorous report recounts beliefs in animal weather prophets. Cats allegedly signal wind by wagging their tails while pigs in a cold fishing bark Seawell supposedly foretold storms, enabling crews to prepare three times, though the accuracy and logic are gently questioned.
Sal Norbert Quinn recalls discussions with Christ pher Morley about drawing writing and theater. He notes a contrast with William who saves to buy an airplane and dreams of flying over Bobby Willet to drop bricks on him.
The astronomer Giuseppe Pisses first identified an asteroid in 1501. This historical note marks an early celestial discovery attributed to Pisses and highlights early 16th century astronomical work.
The Wayside Inn remains famed for hospitality drawing figures such as George Washington and Lafayette. Longfellow admired its service and cheer, using it as inspiration in his poem collection.
Miss Mildred and Gladys Chase of Brooklyn New York are visiting Mr and Mrs Philip T Gaffney at 219 Pearl Street They plan to tour the New England states before returning home
Council votes unanimously to enact a five day week with full pay for city staff to create about 300 jobs. The measure required an amendment to become legal and failed with Coady Delaney Hughes D J Murphy and Shea voting against. City plans to spend 20000 on fire station and related plans are postponed. Housekeeping: Cambridge School for Drama offered to buy the Broadway triangle. Dog restraining order extension discussed and approved.
John C. Leggat signs order in Middlesex Probate Court Cambridge appointing Leonard as administrator with the will annexed asking to reduce bond to 15000 dollars. Notice requires publication in Cambridge Sentinel and service seven days before the September 1 hearing. Loring P. Jordan registers.
Notice to all parties of interest that a hearing before the City License Commission will be held in Room 32 at Cy Ball on Monday afternoon September 00 at which Alien C. On chord seeks a License for a Third Class Garage and storage of gasoline in tanks for cars only at 72 Sacramento Street Motul gorge for two cars. No cars to be parked in the barn. By order of Board of License Commissioner John E Quinn Chairman. Sept. 12-18.
Notice of a Massachusetts city hearing in Room 32 City Hall Cambridge on September 28, 1931 at 2 PM. Petition by Catherine Cummings seeks license for a garage and gasoline storage on Allston Street. Order by Board of License Commissioners dated September 12 19.
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