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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1940
Page
5
Payment for accounts under Chapter 171 of the act of 1912 has been stopped. The notice lists East Camb, savings bank entries with dates November 23 to December 14 and several account numbers 92072 82690 74148, indicating a halted collection process. The text references specific banks and dates in a formal public notice style.
Notice of sale for a mortgage on property in Cambridge. The plan shows Walden Street and Lot A, with waters, taxes, and liens to be cleared. Auction set for 2:00 PM at the sale location, terms require full purchase price paid by buyer. James T. OConnell and officials sign as present. November 4, 2040.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court Middlesex to all interested in the estate of an earlier Dover resident. A petition has been filed regarding certain proceedings with the estate. The court sets January 16 as the return day for witnesses. The notice is signed by Jordan, Register, December 14 21 25.
Pursuant to Chapter 106 Section 838 General Laws, a for-payments and storage charges auction is announced. The sale will occur at Hersom & Co Storage War in Cambridge on Tuesday December 4, with Pome Anos James Wen and Mise Ellice Ager named as claimants to be paid.
The document records a Probate Court notice dated December with the return day for the election on November 29 in the year 1900. Witness John C. Leggat is named as First Judge of the Court and Loring P. Jordan is the Register.
A petition has been presented in Middlesex County for probate of Jennie T Ray's will. Frederic C Lawrence of Cambridge seeks appointment as executor without bond. Objections must be filed in Cambridge Court before 10 am on December 23. witness: J C Legeat, Register.
Notice under General Laws Chapter 158 that Rigasio's Market Inc Tobn M Rigasio Manager applies for renewal of license to sell all beverages and foods at 4 Rindee Avenue Cambridge main store on first floor with cellar storage in building Also notice under Chapter 135 that William Egan’s Market seeks license to sell alcohol at 121 Concord Avenue Cambridge main store with back door on first floor cellar for storage in Cambridge location
The Cambridge Salvation Army workers race to finish a 12000 dollar appeal as volunteers man kettles at Cambridge centers under chairman Harold A. Ryan. Donors may mail or hand contributions to Willard H. Sprague of Harvard Trust Co. at Harvard Sq. The Sentinel reports the recent death of Wm. J. Hays aboard the U S S Texas in Panama at age forty, survived by wife Catherine Russo Hays and two daughters Barbara Ann and others in Brooklyn. A naval escort will bear the remains to Brockton for burial.
The Metropolitan Theatre presents Tin Pan Alley with Alice Faye Betty Grable Jack Oakie and John Payne Thursday. The musical follows a rising publisher and singer amid love and song with Allen Jenkins Ester Ralston and Ben Carter in the cast. Also noted is Murder Over New York with Charlie Chan actor Sidney Toler and co stars. Mrs Edna McKean fended off two would be intruders Sunday at Magazine and Lake streets when she sped away and police received a description.
A petition in Middlesex County Cambridge asks the court to appoint W Bavenport of Cambridge as administrator of Marie Davenport late of Cambridge without bond. Objecting parties must file a written appearance at Cambridge Superior Court by a specified date. Filed by Register FP Jordan. November 23, 19XX.
In Massachusetts the estate of Tenn H Thompson late of Hancock New Hampshire is before the probate court. Interested parties may object by filing a written appearance by December 26 1940 at Cambridge. The citation is signed by John C Le Boquire First Judge and J N P Jordan Register.
Claudette Colbert and Ray Milland headline a Friday through Monday comedy romance tale about an American girl reporter who will commit murder to get a scoop. Milland, a Spanish Republican air force member, faces Franco execution. she poses as his wife and helps save him.
In Middlesex Probate Court a petition to sell under the will of Ruth BE Belsey now deceased at Cambridge is filed by Irving W. Batley seeking appointment as executor without surety. Interested parties must appear by December 31, 1945 to object, or the court will proceed. John C. Legeat Esquire, First Judge.
Castor plant products find applications in lubricants medicine flypaper paints soap printing and sulphonated castor. The note outlines versatile industrial roles for this crop and its derivatives.
In Middlesex County a petition seeks to appoint Annie Eaoe of Cambridge as Administratrix with will annexed of Bridget A. Hayes also called Delia B. Hayes. Objections must be filed by December 14 at Cambridge Court before ten in the morning. Witness John C. Leggat, Esq. December 2. Jordan, Register.
A historical note compares early 20th century chances of college attendance, one in 33 in 1900, with contemporary odds at about one in six. The statistic highlights rising access to higher education over time.
Middlesex Massachusetts probate notice to interested heirs of Leander Greeley late of Cambridge in Old County deceased. Trustee seeks allowance of twelfth account. Attorneys must file advance in Cambridge Court by December 23, 1940. Judge of Probate Court. December 3, 1940.
Dr. John A. Redmond, a noted local chiropodist and board member, leads the membership drive for the Massachusetts Chiropody Association. Meanwhile Ralph Thomas, a Harvard Trust Co. teller at Central Square, is recovering after an appendectomy with complications and under constant care.
The island of Java in the East Indies is the most densely populated land mass, with about 71 people per square mile, according to the report. The finding highlights Java as the planetary center of population intensity.
The passage notes that weaving is ancient but knitting emerged around 1400. About two centuries later Rev. William Lee of Nottingham invented a knitting machine. He initially knit stockings for Queen Elizabeth I, who reportedly found them coarse. Lee then built a refined machine and produced silk stockings for the queen.
Excavations at the Campo Marzio trench reveal plaques showing Emperor Vespasian and other military figures, prompting plans to restore the historic encampment grounds.
Telepathy defined as direct mind to mind communication between unseen persons is treated as an accepted fact by many scientists.
In Middlesex County Massachusetts Cambridge the guardian of Lambert H Gardner a declared insane person presents to the court his first account for allowance. Attorneys must file written appearance in Cambridge before ten in the forenoon on December 14 1900 the return day of the writ. Judge John C Legent presiding Jordan Registrar.
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