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Newspaper

Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1940

Page

4

Everything Happens At Night and South of the Border films

Central Square Theatre presents Sonja Henie in Everything Happens At Night with Ray Milland and Robert Cummings set in the Swiss Alps offering suspense danger and comedy. Gene Autry stars in South of the Border with Virginia Weidler Slim Summerville Guy Kibbee and Douglas Fowley in a Broadway actor tale on an Arizona ranch. Emergency Squad co features Wm. Henry and Louise Campbell.

Sonja Henie Sonja Ray Milland Robert Cummings Swiss Alps Gene Autry Manana Wm. Henry Louise Campbell

Spry Seeds Offer Flower Festival for Housewives

Spry Lever Brothers promotes a two part Flower Festival seed offer with five packages of new flower seeds available to housewives for 10 cents and a Spry can top disk. Aunt Jenney's Real Life Stories premieres daily starting February.

Lever Brothers ‘Co Jenney

Franchot Tone Stars in The Fifth Column at Colonial

Franchot Tone leads a starry cast including Katharine Locke Lenore Ulric and Lee J. Gobb in The Fifth Column at the Colonial for two weeks. Boston audiences flock to the show with Tone arriving amid strong box office demand while the ensemble features Arnold Moss Hilda Bruce Don Morrison and others in Hemingway drama of Philip and Dorothy.

Franchot Tone Katharine Locke Lenore Ulric Lee J. Gobb Tone Tony Boston Katherine Locke New York Tiger Rose Kiki Lulu Belle Arnold Moss Hilda Bruce Don Morrison Charles Jordan Harry Bellaver A. J. Herbert Philip Dorothy Hemingway

Local Auto Disasters in January in Cambridge

A January police report shows 79 automobile accidents in Cambridge with 3 fatally injured and 78 hurt overall. Of these, 52 victims were riders and 24 injuries were auto versus pedestrian, prompting notes that riders comprised about two thirds of injuries.

Cambridge Cambridge Police Department Mayor's Committee For Highway Safety

Mahoneys Salute the Mater on 80th Birthday

Margaret Mahoney, mother of Streets Superintendent James F. Mahoney, celebrated her 80th birthday at home in Cambridge with daughters Margaret and Katherine, sons Francis Joseph and James, and grandchildren Francis William James Mary and Margaret. Born in Boston, she has lived in Cambridge since girlhood.

Margaret Mahoney James F. Mahoney Foster Street Boston Jim

Sharkey Delights Cambridge Kiwanians At Dinner

Ex world boxing champion Jack Sharkey spoke at the Cambridge Kiwanians weekly dinner at the Commander. He discussed his turbulent career with acumen humor and sharp wit. Attendees praised his poise and delivery, noting parallels to esteemed figures.

Cambridge Kiwanians Jack Sharkey Racly Steve Ben Wreth Doc Whoriskey Bill Galgay Harvard

Cambridge Board of Appeal Meeting Notice

City of Cambridge Board of Appeal schedules a hearing Friday February 1984 at 4 00 P M in Room 7 to consider a written appeal regarding a proposed registry on District A 3 Street Sacramento. Louise Meelly secretary.

Board of Appeal Richen Aia 7 Sacramento

City Hall to Hold Hearing on Parking Petition Friday

The Board of Appeals gives notice of a public hearing Friday February 16 at 4 00 PM in Room City Hall on an application to allow open air parking at 205-105 Hanks. Louise M Kelly secretary signs the notice.

Board of Appea City Hall Peetion Hanks and Premipee

City of Camberidge Board of Appeal Hearing Notice

Notice by the Board of Appeal that a hearing will be held at City Hall on February at written request by Robert Walcott attorney regarding premises at 11 Water Dome Street to permit erection of a five story apartment building with a setback on Pollen Street and a small rear yard portion less deep than required by law. Property located in District R-2 for 100 feet and District E-3 for about 6 feet. Louise M. Kelt February 16.

Board of Appeal Enya City Hall Robert Walcott Pollen Street R-2 E-3 Louise M. Kellt

Appeal In City Hall Hearing For Construction Permit

The notice outlines an appeal to hold a public hearing on a written petition by Gordon E. Tober regarding a carpentry project on property in district A-3. The hearing is set for City Hall in Room 28 with details referencing 4200 Pat and the date appearing as September 16 in a partially garbled record. Louise M. Kelly is named in the document as part of the notice.

City Hall Gordon E. Tober

Old Resident Passed Away in Worcester

Mrs Daniel Loan nee Rose Gormley died in Worcester Massachusetts at 67. Born in Cambridge she was the wife of Daniel Loan a state plumbing examiner and a noted Cambridge Reds pitcher. She left eight children ten grandchildren a sister six brothers and was buried at St John’s Cemetery Cambridge police Elks telephone workers and the Mosquito Club attended.

Daniel Loan Rose Gormley Worcester Mass Cambridge Cambridge Reds Wm. Linsky Ray Will Cambridge Police Dept Charles Hubert New England Tel. Co James Somerville Frank New Orleans St. John's Cemetery Cambridge Police Cambridge Elks Telephone Workers Mosquito Club

Public Library Use Surges in 1939 With New Branch

The Library Trustees report 1939 gains in circulation across main and branches totaling 1 0 1 3 3 2 3 books and a new branch building. Adult circulation rose 22 954 to 161 422 while juvenile circulation increased 1 382 to 43 285. branches reached 450 627, up 35 585.

Thos. F. Sullivan Lyons

Debated Third Term at Women's Democratic Club

The Ladies of Cambridge's Women’s Democratic Club held a lively Thursday discussion on President Roosevelt and a potential third term. Vincent J. Mooney moderated with Aquinas Club members arguing both for and against the issue.

Women’s Democratic Club Pres. Roosevelt Ostle Sears Vincent J. Mooney Thos. Costello Francis J. Good Aquinas Club Frank J. Murphy John B. Skinner Catholic Union Cambridge Dan Foley Vincent Mooney Aquinas

No Offense and Hurricane Mending Roles Inquiry

Judge Cleary found no fraud or collusion in the hurricane repair matter involving Commonwealth and selected firms. The Sentinel retracts any misimpression about Messrs Graham Powers Ryan Herlihy or others and asserts no motive was implied. Time will resolve the dispute equitably, and the paper awaits the court’s judgment.

Cleary Superior Court Commonwealth Sentinel Messrs Graham Powers Ryan, Herlihy

Expert Talks Continue on Social Security Forum

Expert speakers urged clear public understanding of Social Security. Mr Campbell fielded questions with ease while President John Campbell presided, prompting strong audience engagement and a cordial, responsive session.

Social Security Campbell John Campbell

Harvard dean honored as guest of retirement plans announced

Col. Apted Dean George H. Chase represented Harvard president Conant who could not attend. Messages from Ambassador Kennedy Jimmy Roosevelt Gov. Saltonstall and others praised the guest of honor who plans to retire at term end. He received a check that brought a healthy smile.

George. H. Chase Pres. Conant Harvard Jos P F. Kennedy Jimmy Roosevelt Saltonstall James M. Landis Paul A. Dever Charles F. Hurley

Harvard Theatre Manager Joe Callahan Honored in Boston

Joe Callahan, longtime manager at the Harvard Theatre in North Cambridge, was honored by fellow managers and friends at a Boston hotel on Tuesday. The venue, a favorite Ward-11 movie house, operates under the M. & P. chain in district supervision by F. W. McManus. A jovial and sincere figure, Callahan has made many friends since locating in North Cambridge.

Jon Callahan Harvard North Cambridge Boston Harvard Theatre F.W. McManus Callahan North Cambridge Joseph

Cambridge War Veterans to share in Maine anniversary exercises

Cambridge Spanish War Veterans join public exercises at Faneuil Hall Thursday observing the 42nd anniversary of the Maine destruction in Havana Bay with Mayor Tobin as sponsor.

Cambridge Faneuil Hall Maine Havana Bay Tobin

Probate notices from Cambridge Massachusetts estates

Middlesex probate court informs interested parties about wills and administrations for Harry Brown and Agnes Goerwitz Frost. Citations set return dates February 28 and February 27 1940. Officials John C Leggat and Loring Fordan sign.

Trust of Mary Jewett Bishop Proceedings in Cambridge

Court allows accounts of the estate of Mary Jewett Bishop of Cambridge. Interested parties may object by filing in the Cambridge court by February 15. Citation dated January 27 with Registrar Loring Jordan.

Changes in Name Requested in Cambridge Court

Commonwealth of Massachusetts notice states Randall Swenson of Cambridge seeks a legal name change to Ran Swenson. A written motion must be filed with the Middlesex County Court before ten o clock in the forenoon on February 12, 1040, return day. Judge John C. Leggat presiding. Register Loring P. Torban notes Jan 27 and Feb 3 entries.

Ater Randall Swenson Cambridge Ran Swenson John C. Leggat Loring PF. Torbax

Estate of Hannah T. McLaughlin Admonition

Middlesex probate notices seek Julia E. B. McLaughlin of Cambridge or another suitable person to be appointed administratrix. Objections due by ten oclock in the forenoon on the return day. Witness John Leegat, First Judge, February 1, 1901. Loring P. Jordan, Register.

Hannah T. McLaughlin Cambridge Julia EB. McLaughlin John Leegat Esquire Loring P. Jordan Register

Conservatorship citation in Cambridge Massachusetts

Commonwealth of Massachusetts citation to all interested in the conservatorship of Calne T McCorry of Cambridge in aid county. The conservator's account is before the court and objections must be filed in writing by ten in the forenoon on February 20 140. Returned by Judge Wilhem John C Leggat and Register Loring Jordan. Feb 3 10 17.

Agnes Goerwhts Frost Cambridge Cou Thomas G Keefe Columbus Ohio Willneds John Loring Tordan Calne T. McCorry Catherine T. McCorry Wilhem John C. Leggat Jordan Register Katharine Day Little Katharine Little John €. Leggat Fequire Loring P Tordak

Estate of Tia M Macklin Ida Macklin Cambridge

Middlesex to all interested in the estate of Tia M Macklin or Ida Macklin late of Cambridge requests court appointment of administrator. John C Sergent Esquire First Judge presides at Cambridge court on February 17 24.

Tia M. Macklin Ida Macklin Cambridge Richard Evartsa Witess John C. Sergent Esquire Loring P. Jordan Register

Postmaster Tague Honors Emerson With 3 Cent Stamps

The postmaster presented the first block of 3 cent stamps in memory of Emerson to his grandson Edw. Waldo Forbes director of Fogg Museum this week.

Tague Emerson Edw Waldo Forbes Fogg Museum

Conservatorship accounting for Katharine Day Little

Middlesex Probate Court considers first account of temporary conservator for Katharine Day Little of Cambridge. Objecting parties must file written appearance by February 21, 1904, with John Leggat, First Judge, witness Loring P. Tordak, Register.

Mortgagee's Sale of Real Estate in Cambridge Plan Lot

Public sale of mortgaged property in Cambridge described as Lot 62/100 and 62/52 feet, bounded by unknown lands, on February 7, 19 at 11 oclock. A $500 deposit required. balance due in 10 days after deed delivery. Mortgagor: Mary A. W. Gr. Mortgagee: Robert W. Gray.

Mary A. W Dendre Cambridge Belog Middlesex South District M. Waters C.E Migabeer Lezington

Conservatorship accounting hearing for Katharine Day Little

Middlesex Probate Court schedules the conservator and guardian for Katharine Day Little of Cambridge to appear for allowance of her guardian’s account. The hearing is set for February 21 at 10 in Cambridge before Judge Fira. Witness John C Leggat signs the notice dated January 29.

Trust funds of Elizabeth LeBaron Woodman estate

The trustee in the will of Elizabeth LeBaron Woodman of Cambridge applies for fourteenth accounts for the benefit of Alice Bradford Bigelow and others. Attorneys must file written opposition in Cambridge Superior Court before ten in the forenoon on February 28, the return day. Witness John C. Lescat, First Judge, and Register W. Tortvan note the date.

Elizabeth LeBaron Woodman Cambridge Alice Bradford Bigelow Alename John C. Lescat Baqoire Iloring P Tortvan Register Peli

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