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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1939
Page
4
At the Metropolitan Theatre on Saturday Technicolor feature Dodge City stars Errol Flynn with Olivia de Havilland Ann Sheridan Bruce Cabot Frank McHugh Alan Hale Henry Travers and Victor Jory. The companion The Adventures of Jane Arden introduces Roselle Towne William Gargan Benny Rubin. Flynn as sheriff battles gunfighters in a Kansas town.
A report notes that three or four goats can supply as much milk as the average cow. Goats may be fed on halite cow rations to simplify feeding.
A running mosaic of local figures and nicknames paints a lively snapshot of civic life. Streets Superintendent Jim Mahoney promotes early spring cleanup while Patrolman Tom Carroll returns in plain clothes. Dan Manley shuns a council bid to study color harmony. Harboring humor, Carrie Gravestein manages Reliance Bank. Asst. City Solicitor Joe De Gugliemo stays cautious. Harvard police chief Charlie Apted seeks broader culture roles. Mayor Lyons gathers administration strengths for display. The North Cambridge subway extension idea resurfaces as campaign talking point. Rindge School’s organ faces mixed reactions from School Rd. members. City Engineer Hooker to perform at Kiwanis event. School Dept. promotes textbooks and lively discourse. Ellis’ Exalted Ruler Ed Donovan enjoys sunrise visits to Fresh Pond. Atty. Gen. Paul Dever works to aid the Mass Democratic Party. Senator Blanchard rules out Marathon bid if starting gun moves. Police Sergt. Joe Linehan lords as a “Professor of Diplomacy.” Central Sq. misses an El escalator tale from two decades ago.
Cambridge theatregoers are reminded that Cornelia Otis Skinner will present Shaw's Candida at the Colonial next week. Her Cambridge roots and family of actors, including Otis Skinner, promise a sparkling, intelligent performance with Dorothy Sands and Onslow Stevens in supporting roles. Matinees Wednesday and Saturday.
Friday to Monday schedule at Central Square Theatre features Shirley Temple in The Little Princess with Rich ard Green Anita Louise and Cesar Romero in Technicolor. Also Tail Spin with Joan Davis Charles Farrell and others, and Beachcomber based on W S Maugham with Elsa Lanchester.
A local advice note urges car owners in Observatory Hill to visit the Lincoln Service Station at the corner of Huron and Concord Avenues for proper gas oil and grease maintenance. It stresses regular lubrication to extend a vehicle’s life and dependable use.
Cambridge Aerie of the Eagles will hold its annual banquet at the hall in the Jefferson Club Building on Austin Street next Tuesday night. Guest of honor will be Past See’s Edw. Hurley, longtime officeholder, with Principal speaker Flaherty and many dignitaries including Mayor Lyons, Rep. M. J. Neville, State President John Shaughnessy, and others arranging an elaborate program. dancing to follow the addresses.
Mayor Lyons appointed William C. Conway known as Bill Conway to the Youth Commission as paid secretary after City Council approved the salary. Councillors Winslow and Roche opposed timely approval but failed to block the move. Conway is a former newspaperman.
The vice president presides over the Senate but votes only to break ties and chairs joint sessions when electoral votes are counted. He ascends to the presidency on death resignation or removal, with no provision for filling a vacant vice presidency.
Pursuant to the power of sale for non payment of storage charges the warehousemen's lien applies to household goods books pictures rugs desks and personal effects stored in the Warehouse of Clare and Kei Co Inc 250 Green Street Cambridge Mass Names include Evelyn Reynolds Philip Arthur Waltons Stewart Wood Geo Davidson Margaret Collins The items will be sold at Putte Auction from the Storage Warehouse of Clark and Heid Inc 30 Green Street Cambridge Mass on Friday April 3 April 8 15 22.
Commonweath of Massachusetts Probate Court Middlesex notices heirs legatees and devisees to respond by mail or delivery. A petition seeks probate of a instrument claimed as the last will of Mary A Williams late of Cambridge. Object by May 12 1089 before ten in the forenoon at Cambridge Court. Filed April 8 15 22 Loring P Jordan Register.
City of Cambridge Board of License Commissioners gives notice of a hearing on April 24 at 2 o clock in City Hall regarding Joseph A Coeth petition for license to keep and store petroleum products at 1643 Cambridge. Total quantity 1000 gallons in underground tanks existing 12 tanks to be covered by order of board.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex County alert for guardian appointment for Mary C Almonte deemed insane. Helen Reeves of Cambridge named or suitable guardian proposed. Objections due by April 17 1909 with written notice to John Leggat First Judge. Loring P Jordan Register dated March 22 1939.
A petition to appoint an executor for the estate of Maud L. Beker, late of Cambridge, has been presented. The petitioner Harrar Company of Cambridge seeks appointment without a surety, with a return date set for April 21, 1989, at Cambridge. The court notices appearances must be filed in writing by then.
Foreclosure sale under a mortgage from Hilda L Olson to Old Colony Fast Company. Property described as 1987 square feet with outbuildings and fixtures on Chauncy Street and Garden Street, Cambridge. Auction set with $1,000 deposit and balance due within ten days. terms announced at sale.
A petition to the Middlesex County Court seeks Gertrude Louise Lee as administratrix of the William Heilly estate. Appearance required in Cambridge Court by ten o clock in the morning on March 28 with the return day of the notice. March 11-18-25.
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