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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1940
Page
5
Savings bank books listed as lost with payments sought under Chapter 171 of the Acts of 1912. Payment has been stopped. East Cambridge Savings Bank notice dated August 17, 24, 31, 1912, item number 34126.
Commonwealth of Marsa Chusetts Probate Court announces a petition for license to sell at private sale the real estate of Mathilde Laberge late of Cambridge deceased. Objections must be filed in Cambridge before ten o'clock on the return day. Auction of listed motor vehicles and household items to follow at Henderson Bros. North Cambridge on September 6 and 10 at 10 AM.
A writ in Worcester County announces a petition by George A. Burke to register and confirm title to a Cambridge parcel with a dwelling, bounded by streets and adjacent properties formerly owned by J. W. Bishop Co. and Carmine Simeone. The notice warns all interested parties to appear at the Court House by September next before final decree.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Probate Court announces the appointment of Mary A. Geary, Cambridge, as executor of Catherine Geary late of Cambridge. Objections must be filed in writing at the Cambridge Court by 10:00 a.m. on the 29th day of August 1940, with John C. LeJuene as attorney. Registration by P. Jordan, Registrar. August 3, 1917.
The Cambridge Massachusetts License Commission will hold a hearing at City Hall Room 82 on August 21 at 2 PM on Irene Craig's petition for a Class II garage license and for storage of 3000 gallons of gasoline and 1000 gallons of fuel oil at Nini Ro and Sixth Streets bridge with limits and conditions to be set by the board. The order is dated August 7 24.
The Boston area notice states a hearing will be held at 2 o clock in room 15 at 176 Albany Street Cambridge for Stimpson Investment Corp owner on a printing ink license with a total quantity not exceeding 1534 gallons. Posted by the Board of License Commissioners.
A brief readout shows council deliberations on current agendas recorded August 6. The fragment mentions city governance matters and procedural notes without full context.
A special city meeting approves immediate public health measures for a tuberculosis hospital project. The plan authorizes borrowing up to 329,000 dollars to cover listed department needs including medical equipment, supplies, and labor, with notes due within two years.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex probate notices detail petitions for private sale of real estate in the estate of Mathilda Laberge and for probate of Minnie M. Lynch's last will appointing her as executrix. Citations require written appearances in Cambridge by September 10 and September 7 respectively, with notices to heirs. The petitions are presented to the Cambridge Probate Court, signed by Judge John C. Brigat. August 13, 1940 through August 31 and September 7 publication dates.
A libel filed in Middlesex Probate Court seeks a divorce from Arthur A Armetrong of Pawtucket Rhode Island on desertion with custody and support for a minor child. Objections must be in writing and filed within twenty one days from October 21, 1940, with a return day set. Witness Judge John Gat Esquire First Judge. Register Lorin F P Jordan. August 15 1940.
Public notice from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Cambridgeport Savings Bank seeks to register and confirm title to described land in Cambridge Middlesex County The plan shows boundaries and adjacent streets Objections must be filed in the Boston Recorder by September third Failure to appear will result in default and the petition being confessed Attest: Charles A. Reed Recorder Edwin H Jose Esq 65 Mass Avenue Cambridge Aug 0 17 24
Local delegates to the convention of the American Federation of Catholic Societies in Toledo Ohio gather to represent regional Catholic groups. The event marks a long standing effort to unify parish organizations and promote social welfare initiatives.
A Toledo community note recalls Judge Francis J. Good and Alderman McCarthy with Francis Good and Timothy Sullivan, reflecting on past influence. Harry Penniman eyes County Commissioner role as Cambridge Election Committee signals ongoing local civic activity. Public Safety Commissioner Cunningham commends Ins. Jos. W. L. Johnson for halting contaminated food sales after a fire. Mayor Good joins Mayor Curley at Boston Braves park dedication. Governor Walsh and ex mayor Barry attend. Officer William Robertson to Halifax for vacation. 80 year old retirement portrait of a longtime Central Sq officer. Captain Bob Douglas sees Hampton Beach surf while guiding Station 2 patrols.
In Middlesex County Court a petition is filed by Charles Pletcher and Lydis A. Fletcher seeking leave to adopt Cecilia Johnson, a child of Alice Johnson later Alice Regrins of Montreal. The case requests name change to Cecilia Ann Pletcher. Attorneys must file a written appearance by September 16 before 10 am. Judge John C. Leggat presides. Register Loring P. Jordan issues notice.
Public auction to foreclose a mortgage on property at the southwest corner of Linnaean and Bowdoin Streets Cambridge. Sale Monday September 16, 19?? at 10 a.m. with cash deposit of 200. Terms and further details to be stated at sale. Catherine M. Kirwin as mortgagee. Flynn, Attys. Waltham.
The surviving administrator with the will annexed presents for allowance the first account of himself and Emma E. Black as administrators of the estate of Jamen Hersum late of Cambridge. The court requires written appearance by Sept 1940 with witness John C. Legeet, First Judge, and Register Loring F. Jordan.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts probate court cites heirs legatees and devisees of Thomas J Brassil late of Cambridge to appear by mail or delivery. Ralph F Brassil seeks appointment as executor in a will probate matter in Middlesex County with a first judge’s warning and a stated deadline.
Heirs and devisees notified by email or delivery about probate of Ada C Hermann also known as Ada C Hermantz and Ade C Herman late of Cambridge. A petition by Charles H Sipan of Weaton seeks appointment as executor without bond. Judge John C Leggat orders appearance by ten o clock in the forenoon on August tenth. Register Loring P Jordan signs. August 1, 1940.
Court records indicate Emily Healy of Cambridge died in Middlesex County. The Public Administrator Joseph A. Dengelesk of Arlington is petitioned to be appointed administrator with appearance required by September 10, the return day before Loring P. Jordan, Register.
Dense stands of ferns in Puerto Rico display many delicate forms with several species attaining tree-like dimensions in the island's cool regions.
A space bulletin notes Venus remains enshrouded in thick fog layers, obscuring surface details and hindering direct observation from Earth. Scientists cite persistent cloud cover and reflective aerosols as the primary factors.
A candidate declares readiness to serve in Congress to defend the nation. He argues Adolf Hitler will resist deterring threats and warns of deceitful tactics. He promises to build a strong defense to deter war and protect American lives.
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