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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1940
Page
5
Lost bank books listed for payment under Chapter 171 of the Acts of 1912. Savings bank books from East Cambridge Savings Bank have payments stopped. accounts referenced by numbers APRIL 13 20 27 NO 62091.
Norra Edwaoe named executor in a petition filed with the Probate Court of the District of Columbia for Liens to receive or sell and transfer the estate of Ellene it of Warblne ton Beal. Notice requires a written appeal by noon on the twenty ninth day of been 1240. Judge First provides procedural details and hearing date.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Probate Court notes the administrator of Ismee McCionaghan of Cambridge presents an account for allowance. Interested parties may object by filing a written appearance in Cambridge Court before 11:00 AM on April 30, 1940. Judge Leepat uire signs the notice. April 9, 1940.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex County to all interested in the estate of John Erick Pierce late of Cambridge deceased This statement of said estate has presented to the court for allowance If you desire to object you should file a written answer in said court at Cambridge before ten oclock in the forenoon on the thirtieth day of April 1940 The registrars note April 18 20 27
Public auction set for nine thirty AM on Tuesday on the premises in Cambridge Middlesex County Massachusetts. The Home Owners Loan Corporation as mortgagor seeks to sell the property described as lot 265 at Jay Street and Watertown Road, including fixtures and personal belongings, to satisfy the unpaid taxes and mortgage terms. The sale is conditioned on the outstanding balance and restrictions of record. The sale agent for the mortgage is James Brennan State Counsel, Boston.
Massachusetts Probate Court hears a petition by Henry O'Shea for probate of a December 27 1982 will of George T O'Brien late of Cambridge. Christine E O'Brien is listed as an interested party with a 1968 modification referenced. Objections must be filed by May 10 1940 with the court in Cambridge.
In Cambridge Massachusetts the estate of Newton E L Tucker an insane person is under guardianship. The Guardian asks for the first account in the probate court. Objecting parties must file a written appearance by May 14 before 10 AM at Cambridge. Judge John C ieee Esquire presiding. Register Loring P. Jordan. April 33 May 4-11
The Cambridge City Council advances an amendment to prohibit parking on the westerly side of Dean Street between Massachusetts Avenue and about 100 feet north of it. The ordinance, part of the traffic repeal measure, passed a second reading on April 2 with details recorded by City Clerk Frederick H. Burke on April 7, 1900.
Thomas H. M. late of Cambridge estate proceedings. Ray Wilson Guild petitions for probate as executor without bond. Attorneys must file a written appearance in Cambridge before ten in the forenoon on May 14. Witnesses on April 18, 1940, Loring P. Jordan, Register.
Middlesex Probate Court seeks to appoint James M McCool of Cambridge as administrator of the estate of Helen C McCool late of Cambridge. If objections exist, they must be filed by 10 a.m. on May 16, the return day of this citation, in Cambridge. Witness John C. Lergat, First Judge of the Court, April 23, 1940.
Interested parties are notified of the estate of Catherine Maguire of Cambridge who died in Middlesex County. Denis Maguire and Stephen P. Bowen petition the probate court to appoint administrators with the will annexed. Objections must be filed in Cambridge by the return day, May 17, 1960. Witness John Legent, First Judge, on April 22, 1940. Lorin g P Jordan, Clerk. April 37 May 4-11.
City of Cambridge Board of License Commissioners gives notice under General Laws Chapter 135 that Albert Hanowsy has applied for a license to sell all alcoholic beverages in a package store at 1-4 Oxford Street Cambridge. Property includes one room on first floor and cellar for BLOT EC, replacing the current wine and malt beverage license. Hearing date April TF. Timothy F. Quinn and Herman E. Guthem appear for the board.
The Kiwanis Club of Cambridge will award a Silver Cup to the Wellington School Safety Patrol Boys for outstanding work during the past year. Sergeant Walter Maher and the Kiwanis committee selected the awardees. About 350 Safety Patrol boys from all schools are invited to Central Square Theatre for the Safety Cup Award meeting on May 1 chaired by Mayor Lyons.
Mrs Marga ret Sugrue of 76 Spring St East received a Ford Sedan as a prize for a slogan promoting Rythms motor oil by R M Hollingshed Corp of New Jersey. The car was bought at MacKenzie Motors 185 Mass Ave where sales are boosted by Arthur MacKenzie.
Central Sq Cambridge features the Central Sq Billiard and Pocket Billiard Hall at 614 620 Mass Ave just above Kresge s. It boasts 14 tables, bright florescent lighting installed by Winn, and courteous service from Mgr Al Katz and his son Joe. The hall emphasizes low cost indoor recreation in Cambridge.
Alessandra Petricone doing business as Elena Restaurant seeks to transfer the liquor license for 758 Cambridge Street from individual to a Massachusetts corporation Elena Restaurant, Inc. with Alessandro Petricone as president and Eva DiBlaggio as clerk. The Board of License Commissioners processes the notice dated April 27.
Inman Mortgage Loan Company will foreclose a May 2 1920s mortgage held by Charles A. Gellines of Belmont against property in Cambridge Middlesex County. The sale on May 11 details a parcel bounded by Brookline Street Franklin Street and other nearby lands with Land Court boundaries and tax and lien caveats. Terms require 30 cash or certified check within ten days. Described by George W. Harbour president of Inman Mortgage Loan Company.
Public letter rebuts Senator Blanchard arguing for a state appointed finance commission in Cambridge. It defends home rule, condemns political capture of city government, and criticizes referendums and executive overreach as undemocratic.
Prof Harry Bean notes many new educational courses as ex Councillor Dana Gallup plans a dash to Beacon Hill next year. He asserts he has what it takes.
John Hickey, longtime Cambridge A Post Office Money Order window worker, will be honored tonight at 7 P.M. with a reception and banquet at Elk's hall. He has retired after fifty years of service, surrounded by friends and fellow workers.
A new Bell Radio Hour launches Monday night at 8 to 8 40, a weekly program series sponsored by Bell Telephone Co. in the Boston phase.
The opening meeting at the Nurses' Home Auditorium Cambridge City Hospital features Melton leading a singers group and the Bell Symphony Orchestra under Donald Voorhees with a mixed chorus. Pres. W. E. Gifford speaks as Mayor Lyons greets attendees at the opening, part of a two session agenda for professionals and the public.
The Harvard Square Businessmen Association elects its president for another term. A light note quotes “One good term deserves another” as the group discusses local matters. The feature mentions the U S rail system and its relative speed leadership with trains running at 60 mph.
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