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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1940
Page
5
Savings bank books from East Cambridge Savings Bank are reported lost with payment applications under Chapter 171 of the Acts of 1912. Cambridge probate court proceedings list executors and motions for appointment in the estates of Florence Bi, McBride, and Bernice M. Casey, with hearings set for early March.
The Cambridge Board of Appeal will hold a hearing on Friday February at 40 Pally Ps. regarding premises property on harvest street. The secretary Kelly convenes the meeting to review permits and related relief.
The Cambridge Board of Appeal adjourned in a 400 PM session held in Room with access to open air parking. Louise M. Kelly serves as secretary. February 20.
City of Cambridge notice states plans for a 4 story apartment house and stories in height on Follon Street with a small rear yard portion of reduced depth. Property lies in District R-2 for 100 feet and District K-3 for about 00 feet. Louise MN Kelly, Secretary, February.
Public notice from Cambridge citing the Board of Appeal hearing on March 3 at 1:40 PM in City Hall Room 28. Written testimony on Gordon B.E. Tobey and a carpentry permit at 1 Putnam Avenue in B-3 District. Also obituary notice for Bates A. Jones and an estate accounting filing with a court date in March.
The Board of License Commissioners announces that Katiehange has filed to convert from an individual to a corporate holder of the alcoholic beverage license. The proposed company name is Qelliie Cafe, Inc. of Cambridge and surrounding area. Listed signatories Timothy Leahy and Herman E Gutheim. February 17.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court Middlesex invites Cornelius W Thompson and heirs to respond to petition seeking appointment of conservator for his Cambridge property. Objections must be filed by March fourth at ten in the forenoon in Cambridge. Court witness R P JordanRegister. Peb 1924 Mar 2.
A Cambridge land court petition seeks rights of way and to subject described land to existing agreements with the Charles River Embankment Company and others. The filing names William Cain of Melrose and Boston attorneys, urges appearance by February to contest or defend, and references plans and prior deeds recorded in multiple books and pages.
The city council approves an amendment to the ordinance restricting parking on certain streets. Werren Street, westerly side, between Cambridge Street and Somerville Road, is now prohibited. Frascia Lannege, president. John W. Lyons, mayor. Frederick H. Burere, city clerk. February 17.
The probate court invites interested parties to appear for the allowance of the will of a deceased North Hampstead resident. The hearing is scheduled in the court at Gambianage in March 1040 before executor John C. Lagrat. The notice is dated February 17 through March with registrar Fordan signing.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts probate citation issued for Arn Goerwits Frost late of Cambridge. Interested parties must file a written appearance by February before the First Judge. Date January thirty first in the year one thousand nine hundred forty. Loring P. Jordan, Register.
Claude C. Hill father of Carroll Hill of 1616 Mass Avenue city died Friday morning at the Mess General Hospital after a serious operation. He was the son of the late U S Senator Henry F Hill.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex to all interested in the estate of Harry Brown Frindleiste of Cambridge deceased. The New England Trust Company Boston petitions for probate of a will and appointment of executor without bond. Interested parties must file a written appearance by the return day in Cambridge. Feb. 10 17 24 MORING P. JORDAN, Register.
Ronald Colman stars as Dick Heldar in The Light That Failed at the Metropolitan Theatre with Walter Huston Ida Lupino Muriel Angelus Dudley Digges Ernest Cogsart Charles Irwin Clyde Cook. Ida Lupino portrays Bessie and Muriel Angelus plays Maisie. The Jones Family film Young as You Feel features Jed Prouty Spring Byington Russell Gleason Ken Howell George Erned June Carlson and Billy Mahan in familiar roles as they vacation in New York City on the Gay White Way.
The United American Veterans organization forms an auxiliary led by Charles Hussey of Boston and Vivian V Gaynor, Chaplain of the State Dept Auxiliary, with help from three past dept commanders Wardwell, Everett Walker and Bert Fuller. The next meeting is scheduled for Sunday afternoon at 55 Austin St.
The fragmentary notice explains Washington's Farewell Address issued to end third term ambitions. It notes the two-part work with the first part denying another presidency and thanking the nation, while the second part discusses lessons from his experience.
City Council debates nomination of ex mayor J Edward Barry for treasurer as Mayor Russell hails some picks and singles out Barry as highly able. Stokes elected council president with ten votes. John J. McKenzie named city auditor. Thomas Sullivan floated as city solicitor amid references to past governance. Hearings set January 23 in the State House on Cronin bills expanding subway to North Cambridge and mandating safety controls on one man cars. Real estate dealer Joseph E Doherty returns after illness. Ed Toomey leads inmates in a Sunday showing at the Home for Aged. The 40 year old City Hall elevator remains in service with a squeak.
The eminent Cornelia Otis Skinner brings her solo show Edna His Wife to the Wilbur Theatre starting Monday. She performs all roles with deft versatility in a satirical comedy, followed by The Loves of Charles II and a matinee of Empress Eugenie. Cambridge audiences praise her ardor and stage poise.
Mayor Good announces reelection plans this week while recent budgets cut depth estimates by 244639.80 dollars. John Haverty enters candidacy for Principal Azsensor. City leaders and bank directors listed, with notes on City Club Minstrelsy Feb 11 and 12. Public hearing set for East Cambridge El streetcar service in City Hall next Tuesday.
The amended 1930 Tariff act allows equal duty reductions for all nations unless the President determines a country discriminates against U S commerce. Serna Timany is named as the only nation denied MFN treatment under the proclamation.
FHA officials say fully insulated means a house has both wall insulation and roof or top-floor ceiling insulation. The terms fully insulated and completely insulated are often misused in describing new and existing homes.
The American Magazine reports Vegetable Cocktail Bar in Milwaukee operated by Mrs. Edith Lange offering only vegetable drinks. Her signature garlic parsley cocktail blends juice from green peppers and parsley with three cloves of garlic.
A Cleveland company introduces an aluminum alloy soft ball bat weighing from 2 to 33 ounces. The metal bat is designed to reduce stinging on hands and to resist breaking during play.
Captain George Ford led the Y M C A Checker Team to a win over the Lynn Checker Team at the Y last Saturday. James Hanron and William Corcoran along with Franklin Dwelly Russ McKeown and Harold Rogers also triumphed for Cambridge in a table tennis match against the Colonial Club Players on Monday.
Street Department efforts under Supt Mahoney kept main streets passable by Thursday and side streets being cleared by volunteers from the unemployed. The one day storm halted business but conditions eased with a strong city organization earning praise for rapid repairs and helping local families.
Height of chimneys affects draft efficiency and is widely advised. A minimum of 30 to 35 feet is recommended, but local conditions such as trees roof height and prevailing winds can alter the effective draft and require adjustments.
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