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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1939
Page
4
The Chronicle-Sun denounces the Republican committee for gerrymandering Cambridge into pieces to ensure a Republican win in the state Senate. The piece argues lawmakers ignore ethics for partisan gain and laughs at the prospect of a Governor’s veto, predicting continued carving up of Cambridge for political advantage.
The Reliance Co operative Bank of Harvard Square marked its 50th anniversary with solid figures. By July 1 it counted 5,115 members and assets of 5,268,671. It held 1,295 home loans and spent over 500,000 on repairs. Surplus stood at 171,836.26 as the institution looked to the future with public confidence and steady stewardship led by President Carrie Gravestein.
Francis J. Carney Boston attorney died Friday at his North Scituate home aged 62. Last rites held Monday at St. Anthony's Church Cohasset with high mass of requiem. He native to the city and active in civic affairs and taught at Boston College Law School in ethics. Attendees included U. S. Atty. Edmund J. ____
The deceased, survived by widow Elizabeth B. Palmer and three daughters, was buried in St. Marys Cemetery, Scitusie. He is named alongside Brandon and former public figures Timothy W. Good John J. Burns and Francis J. Ford among local officials.
The cantilever principle in bridge building is older than some methods but not as widespread as arches or suspension. The Greeks used the corbeled arch as early as 1100 B C, a form that is technically cantilever rather than a true arch.
A long column lists local figures and happenings in Cambridge including election figures, a proposed subway extension, mayoral gossip, a new school addition, a bowling league, and talks of a City Hall annex. It mentions Registrar Goodwin, Election Commissioner Ben Franklin Wy, and former mayors, with references to federal housing and local police.
Charles J. McMenimen longtime city housing official and Public Welfare Board member died at Deaconess Hospital after two weeks illness. Survived by widow Anna Hammill McMenimen a daughter and three brothers Walter Robert and William. Burial in Mt Auburn Cemetery.
In 1850 electricity was so little understood that there was no classification for electrical devices in the patent office. The note highlights early ambiguity in technological categories and recognition of electrical innovations.
Sealed proposals are due by 11 am August 22 in Cambridge City Hall Room 11 for Warrolite, Lerkold, Sealdrok and Macisphair Rhumbous Concrete Paving Mixtures and sweepers. Bid forms, bonds, and deposits required. Bids read publicly at the City Hall Purchasing Agent's office.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex to all interested persons. Marguerite Darling seeks license to sell and transfer Annie Poland’s personal property from Damariscotta Maine. Objections due by September 11 in Cambridge Probate Court. Judge First announces.
The Middlesex Court cites all interested in the estate of Marie Josephine Betoxta late of Cambridge to object to the first account presented for allowance. Attend in Cambridge before ten oclock in the forenoon on September 11 to appear in the matter. Witness John C Legrat Esquire Probate Judge. Loring F Tordan Register. August 4 12 19
The Keith Memorial Theatre continues the comedy romance Bachelor Mother with Ginger Rogers and David Niven in a second week. Ex-Champ stars Victor McLaglen Tom Brown and Nan Grey as a prize fight drama with a broken down boxer and his ashamed son.
Metropolitan Theatre continues Fach Dawn I Die for a second week featuring James Cagney and George Raft in grim prison saga style. The associate film is Night Work with Charlie Ruggles and Mary Boland. Cast includes George Bancroft Jane Bryan Maxie Rozenbloom Stanley Ridges Alan Baxter and Victor Jory. Icelanders settled Greenland in the tenth century.
Notice to all persons interested in the estate of Richard Harrington of Cambridge County. A petition seeks to appoint Norm Harrington Doyou of Cambridge as administratrix without bond. Object by written appearance before ten o clock in the forenoon on August seventeenth at Cambridge. Witness John Legere Esquire Judge. July 1939. Loring Pl Jordan Registrar. July 22 to Aug 5
Cambridge Savings Bank will sell at public auction on August 15 at 2:00 PM a parcel of land with building on Chilton Street Cambridge Middlesex County Massachusetts Lot D on plan of land for James Cassedy dated June 2 and recorded. Sale subject to taxes liens and municipal claims. Cash 500 dollars required with bid balance due in 30 days. Treasurer Granville H Reever Cambridge Savings Bank Mortgages July 22 20 Aug 5
Mortgage power of sale executed by William A. Elder and Alberti Shier to South End Co-operative Bank will foreclose and sell at public auction on Moore Street Cambridge on August 15 1900 at 6 70 p m. Property described as lot 16 on Moore Street Westerly side bounded by Hush Lewis Mason Gunnison Connell containing 100 by 35 6 feet with all buildings fixtures and improvements. Sale subject to unpaid taxes and liens. Cash 500 at sale with balance on deed within five days. George Connor treasurer South End Co-operative Bank acting mortgagee attorney Alph Goldstein. July 2 20 Aug.
The galax leaf found in North Carolina mountains keeps unusually well and ships well over long ocean voyages arriving in perfect condition. Early US industry leaders note Queen Victoria sent galax leaves from the Southern Appalachians for supply.
Public notices in Middlesex County announce probate actions for Lawrence J Lokeman and related heirs, with guardianship accounts offered for allowance and objections due by August 17, 1939. Additional notices announce probate of John A Connerty will in Cambridge, executors named, bond unspecified, objections due by August 17, 1989.
The administrator Thomas W Lokeman of the estate formerly of Cambridge in Middlesex County presents to the probate court for allowance the fourth account. An attorney must file a written appearance in Cambridge Superior Court before 10:00 a.m. on August 17, 1939. Witness John C Lesent, First Judge of the Court, dated July 17, 1939. Loring P Jordan, Register. July 22 to August 3.
A petition to appoint Martha M. Cosgrove administratrix of the estate of Ann Cosgrove of Cambridge without bond surety is filed in Middlesex County Probate Court. Attorneys must appear by August 17, 1039, before 10 am at Cambridge. citation signed by Register Eloring P. Jordan.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court notices request recording of a will copy for Elinora Joliet in Illinois. John W Fort of Joliet seeks appointment as executor without surety and objects must file in Cambridge before 10 am September 11, 1909. Judge RING, Register Jordan. July 2 Aug 5-12.
City Licence Commission will hear The First National Bank of Boston petition for a garage and petroleum storage at 140 Main Avenue Cambridge. Hearing set in City Hall room 33 Monday August 1 18 at 2 pm. Total storage not to exceed 3600 gallons underground tanks for two cars.
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