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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1940
Page
5
Savings bank books listed as lost with payments stopped under Chapter 171 of the Acts of 1912. An application for payment has been made for the accounts at East Cambridge Savings Bank TAN. 13-20-37 264181.
Legal notice announces foreclosure on a Cambridge property in Middlesex South District Deeds. The sale, under a mortgage held by a bank, will occur February 5, 2021, at 202 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, with the lot described as 4433 square feet and bounded by Charles Street and adjacent lots.
A foreclosure sale is ordered on the property in East Cambridge tied to a July 23 mortgage to Five Cents Savings Bank. The sale, on February 14 1940, lists the parcel bounds, back taxes, and other encumbrances with the bank as the present holder and notice of probate actions pending in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Commonwealth of Marsachu Massachusetts probate notice for Jone omblate of Troy in Latah County seeks license for Joseph O. McComb as executor to sell private or public estate assets and transfer property. Interested party must file objections by February 15 before Cambridge division, with date and witness details listed.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court notice requires interested parties to appear with counsel at 10 am on February 13 to object to transfer of real property. The court rules compel appearance before Judge P. Jordan, Register.
A brief note references several counties in north western England including Lancashire and parts of Yorkshire in the region.
The petition by William Crane Incorporated seeks court confirmation of title to a parcel in Cambridge with adjacent streets and rights of way. It cites agreements with Charles River Embankment Company and transfers to Massachusetts Institute of Technology and related deeds, with notices for objections due by February and a court date presence requirement.
Evelyn Downey petitions for divorce from Earl Downey in Cambridge Court. Case notes desertion as the grounds with thirty day appearance rules and a January 23 filing date. Court official ORDAN requests appearance within twenty one days from April 1 1940.
Public notice for the estate of Annie Coyle Goodrich deceased in the District of Columbia. Paul M Goodrich named executor seeks authority to sell and convey certain personal property. Interested parties must appear by February 14 to object, at Wald Court in Cambridge.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court Middlesex presents to all interested in the trust estate under the will of M Frank High late of Cambridge deceased for the benefit of Anne Clark and others. The trustee of the estate is required to appear at Cambridge Court on the first day of March in the year 1840 at ten o’clock in the forenoon for the return of service. John C Parag Esquire First Secadet of said County second day of March nine minutes and aes LORING P. JOEDAN, Register.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex to all interested in the estate of Mark Monn late of Cambridge deceased. Petition filed seeking the last will and testament admitted to probate and appointing Ruth L. Monn John Edward Flanagan and Peoples Pines Trust Company executors without bonds. Objectors must appear at Cambridge before ten o clock in the forenoon on February fifteenth, return day January in goa. Zan. 27 Feb. 3-10.
City Council approves a comprehensive parking meter ordinance for Harvard Square and surrounding streets in Cambridge. It sets spaces, meters, fees, time limits, loading zones, and penalties, with installation and maintenance by the mayor and authorized officers. The measure funds installation, operation, and enforcement through five cent coins.
A petition to probate the last will of Ellen F Welshman of Cambridge requests Edward J Modiste of Somerville be named executor without bond. Objections must be filed by February 13 at Cambridge Court. Witness John C Leggatt, First Judge, January 17, 1940. Floring P Tordan, Register. January 27 and February 3 10 notice dates.
The Cambridge Purchasing Department will receive bids in Room 11 City Hall for Electrical Installation of GE Xray Equipment and related work. Bids open publicly at 11:00 AM, accompanied by a $100 certified check, refundable to unsuccessful bidders. Proposals must be in a sealed envelope marked Proposal for Electrical Installation at Cambridge City Hospital and directed to William D. Hillis Purchasing Agent. Feb 2-10.
Commonwealth notice to heirs legatees and devisees by mail or delivery. Florence F E McBride and Bernice M Casey seek probate of what purports to be the will of Rose E F Casey of Cambridge Massachusetts. They request appointment as executors without bond. Court in Cambridge set for February 21 at 10 a.m. Witness John C Legant Esquire First Judge. Registered by Loring P Jordan. February 3 10 17.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts probate notice requests Anns A Bova of Cambridge be appointed administratrix of Joseph Bova late of Cambridge without bond. The petition seeks appointment by the Cambridge Court by February 21 1940. Witness John C Leggat Esquire First Judge. Register Loring T Jordan.
The sensational war drama The Fighting 69th breaks box office records at this theatre. James Cagney, Pat O'Brien and George Brent lead with Jeffrey Lynn and others. Jane Withers stars in High School in a separate program with Clif Edwards and Joe Brown Jr.
The Women's Club of the Neighborhood House heard a talk Thursday by Miss Mary Fulton Carr on Why Health Education.
Thursday morning talks sponsored by the Cambridge Hospital League were held at the Continental. Frank W. Hersey of Harvard spoke on The Art of the Modern Theatre. A sequel proposal asks How much art is there in film acting.
An appreciative group from the Quarter Century Club of Carter's Ink Company visited Cambridge's enduring industry Thursday night. Cambridge members include Oscar T. Erickson, Miss May J. Fahey, Miss Anna F. Morgan, and Joseph T. Smythe. The Carter company, founded 82 years ago by William Carter, operates a Montreal plant and branches in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and Dallas. The local clock sign on the roof is a Greater Boston landmark.
The ninth annual ball of the Portuguese American Citizens Assn was held Thursday evening at the Continental. Joseph Linhares led the affair with aid from Agnes T Rego, Ernest L Ponte, Anthony Perry, Joseph E Rego, Joseph Pimental, Mrs Isabel Medieros and Lawrence M Cabral.
A Canada jay endures extreme cold as winter bites with temperatures near thirty below. The bird continues foraging and brightens winter days despite severe conditions.
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