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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1940
Page
4
A fragment notes that metal may rust over time without meticulous care. It mentions historical Delhi India and a Kutob column described as weighing 17 tons, with a note about a fleck of rust.
Strings for violins guitars and other instruments are typically made from sheep intestines though cow and horse intestines are sometimes used as substitutes in certain cases.
At the Chamber of Commerce weekly gathering next Tuesday at 1215 P M a discussion on Why a Community Fond will feature three speakers Dr Roy W Kelly Lever Brothers Company on modern day applications of the Community Fund Richard B Carter Carter s Ink Co on Cambridge Community Fund achievements and Dwight P Robinson Jr Greater Boston Industrial and Finance Division on the Greater Boston Community Fund for 1940 An added attraction with a Movies segment It Must Be Good starring Charlie McCarthy and a reel titled By the People and For the People
The Round Table Club hosted a dinner in the Silver Room at Walker Memorial with a Prentice Cup speaking contest afterward. Cambridge Y’s Club held its quarterly meeting at the Hawes Room to map plans for three months. Walter Brockbank directed a games program and refreshments followed. Last Thursday the Boys Department enjoyed Major Bowes’ radio broadcast with games and Cambridge night by the fire. Members of the Indian group of younger Y M C A Boys’ Department show strong enthusiasm.
The American Wildlife Institute reports that about one fourth of the global wild duck population resides in North America. Divers have been recovered at depths of 00 feet by fishermen using nets. The ruddy duck is among the smallest, yet the female has an eye as large as a great blue heron.
Early Romans hammered nails to keep out plagues and disease. By the Middle Ages the practice evolved into hanging horseshoes on doors to repel witches and protect households.
Twenty five years ago The Sentinel reports the City Council passed a 40000 appropriation for a new City Home. Public Welfare Board Supt pro tem filled in for retired John Z Shea as cost rose and expanded to the eastern edge of Fresh Pond. Reverend Lydon recovering from surgery and Alderman Hugh E Mullen to be honored with a reception at Institute Hall East Cambridge.
City council amends traffic regulation. bans parking on Carleton Street west side between Broadway and Deacon Street. Ordinance to become effective January 2, 1940, after passage. Probate Court notices request appointment of life guardian for Enrico Di Sino of Cambridge, minor. hearing February 14, 1940. John C. Leggat presiding.
Michael T. Kelleher chair of the Mayor's Highway Safety Committee in Cambridge publicly thanks the Cambridge Press Club for aiding highway safety. He notes plans to include a short sketch on highway safety at the Hotel Continental frolic on January 26 and praises the press for dedicating space and time to the cause.
Greta Garbo stars in Ninotchka her first comedy in two years with Lew Ayres and Lionel Barrymore in The Secret of Dr Kildare as co feature at the Metropolitan. Lubitsch directs Ninotchka with a cast including Melvyn Douglas Ina Claire Bela Lugosi Sig Rumann and more. The Dr Kildare mystery romance also features Atwill Day Pendleton and Hinds in supporting roles.
A historical note explains that the term worm was once used as a general label for any reptile or insect. The text highlights how language shifts over time and how a single word can cover diverse creatures in earlier usage.
A probate notice in Middlesex Massachusetts states a petition to appoint F Carr of Cambridge as administrator of the estate of Lucing Dining also known as Luciano DeWine in Cambridge Weld County. Interested parties must file a written appearance by February 14 1940 to object. John C Leggat judge and Sita P Jordan register sign the citation.
Sealed proposals due by 11:00 AM at City Hall Cambridge for repairs to an ice making tank at Cambridge City Hospital. Specifications available from Purchasing Agent William D. Hillis. Proposal marks and envelopes must clearly state Repair to Ice Making Tank. Also contains unrelated 1929 report about Old Colony Trust Associates holding Harvard Trust Company.
The Bartlett mountain in Colorado was once cursed by miners for lacking gold but has since risen to prominence as the world's leading source of molybdenum.
The report lists assets totaling 324,980,451.50 including cash balances with other banks and U.S. government obligations. Liabilities total 304,980,451.50 with deposits from individuals and governments, and capital accounts totaling 20,000,000.00.
Haroutoun Boraskian dba Frank's Restaurant applies to transfer license to sell all alcoholic beverages as a common victualer at 2315 Mass Avenue and 2310 Mass Avenue in two rooms plus cellar storage. Board members Quinn Leahy Heeman Guth ed.
The human body breathes more air by weight than it consumes food in a 24 hour period.
Notice to all interested in the estate of Annie M T Smith in Antrim County. Probate Judge Arthur S Nesmith seeks a court appointment to manage licenses and related matters. Objects must file a written appearance in Cambridge before 10 am on January 30, 1840. Judge John Tudige presides.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts notices show Gail estate proceedings. The will's executor has filed for allowance of the first account in Cambridge in Suffolk County court. A citation returns January thirtieth at ten o'clock in the morning for interested parties or their attorneys to appear. Judge Jordan, Register Lonin P. Jordan. January 12, 1937.
A probate petition has been filed for Bridget Agnes Healy known as Agnes Healy late of Cambridge seeking a will of the deceased. Hannah H. Richards and Wilpoastt are named as executors without surety needed. interested parties must appear in court at Cambridge on January 30 to contest or affirm the matter.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court Middlesex notes Catherine M Gallagher as administratrix of an estate without surety. The notice sets January 31 1960 as the appearance deadline in Cambridge for any objectors to file a written appearance before ten in the forenoon. Judge Jordan signs the entry dated January 6 1960.
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