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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1940
Page
5
Lost savings bank books and accounts listed for payment under Chapter 171 of the Acts of 1919. Payment halted while a claim is processed. East Cambridge Savings Bank notes January 13 20 37 and 264181 as reference numbers.
Under a mortgage by Hassell Shack to Alexmpour Shack and Sealy 24 MAD, recorded in Book 654, page Is, the Cambridge property at 21-43 Grigg Street, Cambridgeport, Middlesex, is ordered foreclosed. The sale occurs Wednesday February 7 at 2:00 AM in the foreclosed premises, with the Cambridgeport Savings Bank as prior mortgagee and attorney A Higley of Cambridge.
Probate Court of Cambridge issues citation to interested parties regarding guardian appointment for a bridge in the county. The object is to determine who will act as guardian and requires written consent filed at the court before 10 am February 14 1940. Witness Judge Legentaire and Register Lorin P?gdan. Jan 12 20 27
Announced in Cambridge Supreme Court notices are petitions to appoint administrators and executors for the estates of Luciana Thn, James W. Herron, and Annie Tewith. Citations require appearances in Cambridge before specified dates in January and February 1940, with judges Loring Jordan and John C Legent presiding.
In execution of a mortgage power Five Cents Savings Bank will offer for sale on Wednesday February 14 at the premises a parcel of land with buildings in East Cambridge. The property fronts Second Street 100 feet and North Street 40 feet With land now or late of Birger Bels 40 feet and Victor Regal land 100 feet. The sale requires $200 cash and remainder within 60 days. Sale date February 3.
MORTGAGER S SALE By virtue of a power of sale contained in a mortgage deed from Blagche E Braxton of Boston to Morria Katnetl of Brookline for breach of conditions. On February 6 at 10 o’clock in the forenoon the premises 44 Washburn Avenue Cambridge Middlesex will be sold at public auction subject to taxes liens and municipal charges. A $200 deposit is required. Assignee Mary A O Connor and attorney Merrit Kaleft 18 Tremont Street Boston.
Public auction of a Cambridge land parcel with buildings and fixtures to satisfy a mortgage awarded to East Cambridge Savings Bank. Sale set for February 14, 1940 at 2 45 PM at 22 Cam Street Cambridge. Cash 200 required. balance due within ten days. Mortgagee Charles H Sloan. for details contact East Cambridge Savings Bank.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge probate notices state the executrix has presented for allowance her first account of Almeda Wilder deceased. Interested parties must file a written appearance by ten o'clock in the forenoon on January 30, 1940, return day of citation, at Cambridge Probate Court. John C. Leggshire, First Judge, issued January 5, 1940. Loring F. Jordan, Register.
An estate petition seeks probate of a last will for Roan Fuoco late of Cambridge. Anna M OC of Cambridge requests appointment as executors without bond. Objections must be filed before February 7, 1940, in Cambridge Probate Court.
The Middlesex Probate Court notes a petition by Joseph McComb as executor of John McComb late of Troy Idaho for license to receive or sell and transfer certain personal property. Creditors or interested parties must file written exceptions in Cambridge Court by February 7 1240 before 10 am. Witness John Feret, First Judge, January 15.
English Lake Country includes Westmorland county part of Cumberland and Lancashire and a bit of Yorkshire in the north.
A petition to probate a will for Bridget Agnes Healy known as Agnes Healy of Cambridge is filed. Hannah H Richardson and William J Richardson seek appointment as executors without surety. Appearance required January 30 1940 at Cambridge Probate Court. John Legent Esquire First Judge notes Loring P Tordan Register.
A Cambridge land petition requests confirmation of title to parcels described by bounds against adjacent rail and university properties. It details rights of way, reservations, and historic agreements with Charles River Embankment Company, MIT, and others, urging objections by February 19. The court is asked to determine ground boundaries as shown on the plan, with default procedures if no appearance is filed.
The Cambridge Board of License Commissioners holds a hearing on a renewal application for a wine and malt beverage license by James Comington Manager at 18 Garden Street. The site includes three rooms on the first floor and three on the third with a tap room and cellar storage. Officials Quinn, Leahy, Gutheim sign the notice dated January 27.
Chester Randall Swenson requests his name be changed to Chester Randall Swenson. The petition was filed in the county court and a hearing is set for February 12 at Cambridge before Judge Jordan. Witness Johnny Leggatt. appearance required by the attorney.
To all persons interested in the estate of Ellen F Welshman late of Cambridge Imlaid per pertiae the last will of said estate Edward I Modiste of Somerville prays to be appointed executor without bond. If you object write to Cambridge court by February 13 1440 witness John C Legent First Judge of said Court January 17 1440 registered by Loring Po Orden.
A petition filed in the Merrimack County probate court seeks license for James S N Pringle as executor to receive or sell and transfer certain personal property of Eva E Pringle of Concord New Hampshire. Objections or appearances are due at Cambridge in the superior court on the specified date. The notice is signed by John C Lement first justice and Loring P TordAN register with January filing stamps.
A libel for divorce from Evelyn Downey to Earl Downey is filed in Middlesex Massachusetts court claiming desertion. The wife seeks decree of dissolution of matrimony and calls for appearance within 21 days from April 1 1940. Witness John Legent first judge and Loring P Torda register noted.
The City Council on January 23 1929 appropriated 43063 for sewer work within the tax levy and authorized a 250 000 loan to fund sewer construction with bonds issued over up to 30 years at up to 5 percent interest. The mayor city auditor and city treasurer are empowered to sign bonds and manage transfers. the plan awaits a second reading and possible adoption.
The Cambridge Savings Bank to hold its annual corporate meeting at the Hotel Commander Cambridge on Wednesday February 7 at 6 30 PM for officer elections and business. Arthur E. Beane clerk announces the session.
A compact verse echoing a Harvard Square debate by Olsson prefixed Fred. It notes Edward Dana’s skill and Harry Mahoney’s agreement, praising ride quality and pricing. The piece contrasts local Cambridge travel at five cents with a Boston trip at ten cents, joking about staying in the yard.
Central Square Theatre presents Max Fleischer's full length Gulliver's Travels in Technicolor Friday with continuous Saturday showings from 10:30 am doors at 10 am. Companion feature Our Neighbors The Carters with Fay Bainter and Frank Craven. Through Tuesday to Thursday Robert Taylor and Green Carterson star in Remember? joined by Nick Carter Master Detective co feature with Walter Pidgeon and Rita Johnson.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court Middlesex notes Annie Goodrich late of Washington DC deceased. Paul M Goodrich named executor by Columbia District Court to receive sell and transfer personal property. Appearance required in Cambridge before 10 am February 15 140. Jurist signatures and dates listed.
The Massachusetts probate court cites all parties interested in the trust estate under the will of M. Frank Higgins of Cambridge. The trustee has presented their first four accounts for allowance. objections must be filed by 10 to 11 in the forenoon on the fifteenth. Witness John Leggat, First Judge, dated February 22. Register Ring P. Jordan. Jan Fi, Peb. £10.
Middlesex Probate Court issues citation for all interested in the will of Mark I Munolate of Cambridge. Ruth L Munn and John Edward Flanagan and Pittsburgh Trust Co of Pittsburgh are named executors to be appointed without bonds. Attorneys must file written appearances by Feb 15 1540. citation return due before 10 am. Judge Inness Loggart First Judge. Jan 23.
William Rungell of the Cambridge Y M C A led the parade of 175 agencies at the Community Fund opening in Mechanics Building. Hi Y members show interest in a theme writing course by Bernard Kamins. Next Tuesday the Round Table Club begins a ten lesson public speaking course by Edward M Rowe, Harvard coach.
A continued zoning study lists Cambridge officials and notable members including Assessor John J. Terry Supt of Public Buildings Secretary William L. Galvin Frank Townsend chairman Cam bridge Industrial Commission Joseph Clarke member Planning Board George L Dow 150 Brattle Street member Planning Board William R MacCornack Dean School of Architecture Frederick J Adams John H Hagerty Fresh Pond Parkway Vice Chair William M Hogan Jr 594 Huron Ave member Cambridge City Council Edward F Crane Haven Parker Martin W Ryan 1520 Cambridge Street building contractor John E Quinn 115 Aberdeen Ave chairman License Commission.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts announces a petition in the Cambridge probate court seeking Thomas J. Kelly of Cambridge as administrator of Christiana McGownon Morse late of Cambridge. The hearing is set for February 10 before the court at Cambridge. Witness is Judge John C. Leggat. Register Ioring P. Jordan. Jan 12, 1940.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex County probate court in the matter of Mary Jewett Bishop deceased appoints Amy F. Bishop and others as heirs. The trustee presents accounts for allowance and votes on February 15 1940 before ten oclock in the forenoon. Witness John C. Legent First Judge of said Court. Loring P Jordan Register. Jan Tr Feb 3 10
The Oxford Grille, established in 1927, moves to 32-42 Church St at Harvard Square with 150 dining seats and a 200 seat main ballroom. Manager Louis is famed for wines and liqueurs as the establishment touts a vast liqueur selection and aims to offer quick, first class service in a colonial setting near Harvard Square.
Cantabrigia Junior Club hosts a Community Fund Night next Wednesday at 100 Mt. Auburn Street. President Phyllis Grace leads a committee planning a gala with bridge and games, with proceeds to the Community Fund and remarks by a Community Fund Committee member. Assisting Grace are Helen O'Hara, Margaret Lorenzen, Irene Grace, Phyllis O'Hara, Marion Lovett and Marie McGloin.
The Cambridge Taxpayers Association congratulates Community Resettlement Corp on a plan to modernize Squires Court East Cambridge with private capital for low cost housing. Ch Stoughton Bell praises the project for paying city taxes on land and buildings and for boosting city revenue.
The Cambridge Club maintains executive standards selecting Frank Golding as president signaling ongoing strategy of luminosity and sustained leadership for the organization.
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