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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1941
Page
1
Column by John J. McGillicuddy features local whispers and public rumor about notable residents, social happenings, and upcoming events in a concise gossip column style for readers seeking quick community updates.
Brendan Noonan and Assistant City Solicitor Jos De Guy Helms traveled to Cincinnati Wednesday night to obtain details on Plan E. The city council failed to revisit last week’s approval of a $250 trip. Rumor points to a City Hall mystery man on the same train. Water Superintendent Tim Good is home ill with daily nurse attendance. A farewell party to the Chamber of Commerce is noted.
Stoughton Bell of the Cambridge Chapter says the chapter is prepared to meet a request from two officials. In the past year 628 people were trained in First Aid and 110 in Home Nursing. The 45 volunteer drivers and active committees position the chapter to extend aid under Mrs Gerald Hoeffel and Mrs Roger Burke's leadership.
About 200 Chamber of Commerce members and guests spent a sunny day at Seiler's Ten Acres in Wayland for the annual outing. A cooling breeze kept players and spectators comfortable as a lively program of athletic contests replaced the usual golf match.
Cambridge turnout urged as Mayor Sennott announces candidacy for Councillor under Plan E. He cites six years as councillor three-term election wins and two-year council presidency. Since April he has served as Acting Mayor noting relief rolls fell by about 3 000 from April to August 1940 and 40 367 cases in the comparable period.
Councillor at large William M. Hogan Jr will discuss the Plan E voting method on Sunday September 21 at 6 15 PM over Station WMEX 1530 AM in the first of a series of talks. He outlines the topic and invites public participation.
A letter from Councillor Donovan of Ward 9 announces his candidacy for the City Council under the new Plan E form of government to be decided in the coming election. The note asks the newspaper to publish the announcement and highlights desire to stay busy in public service.
The piece surveys whether school committeemen Carr Galgay and Fitzgerald must stay in office or switch to the city council under Plan E. It notes uncertainty if terms end Jan 1 and cites a pending court case to interpret Plan E versus Plan B and the desire of Dr Cassidy to remain in schools.
Chandler W. Johnson states the Cambridge Election Commission will decide counting rules for PR ballots within two weeks and at least 30 days before November 4. He notes the commission must appoint a director of the count and endorses Memorial Hall as the central counting place for ballots. He urges a fair election on November 4.
After a failed quorum, the Park Board finally held a Monday session with six members present, allowing Fresh Pond Colf Club to use newly allocated rooms at Fresh Pond.
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