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Newspaper

Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1939

Page

4

Notable Clauss family housed amid grippe attacks

Three Clauss family members of 4 Essex St. are housed this week due to grippe with Mrs. Louis Helen and Ed all keeping the illness at bay. Cambridge Post A L celebrated St Patrick's Day with a corned beer cabbage dinner and entertainment. Edw M Rowe president of the local Bar Association spoke on Legislative Procedure to the Young Men's Republican Club. Youthful dancers Yvonne Bulger Jean Sullivan Dorothy Clapp Barbara Gauthier Raymond Doyle and Donald O Hara performed at the Legion's 2th anniversary party. Police Chief Leahy warned owners and tenants to clear snow and ice from sidewalks after the recent storm. Now follow up.

Clauss Essex St Louis Helen Eddie Cambridge Post A. L St. Patrick's Day Geo Edw. M. Rowe Bar Association Young Men's Republican Club Yvonne Bulger Jean Sullivan Dorothy Clapp Barbara Gauthier Raymond Doyle Donald O’hara Legion Leahy

Paper-thin Measure Describes Slenderness of 35000 Units

A description says the measure is so thin that thirty five thousand stacked would match the thickness of a newspaper sheet. The comparison highlights extreme fineness in a historical context.

Oath of the Athenian Youth affirming civic duty

The oath declares that the young man will not bring disgrace to the city. He commits to honesty, bravery, reverence for laws, and to inspire civic duty in others to keep Athens greater and more beautiful than handed down.

Enameling in Antiquity and Modern Tub Creation

Ancient rulers used enameled bricks to decorate palaces and temples. Greeks and Romans developed enameling skills, but the first modern enameled bath tub was produced in 1870.

Egypt Assyria

Ultima Thule Farthest North Habitat Origin

Ultima Thule was the ancient Roman designation for the northernmost part of the world able to sustain human life. The term reflects early Roman geographic concepts of the habitable frontier at high latitudes.

Tropical tree seeds yield chocolate cacao from shade

A small evergreen tree native to tropical America bears large nutritious seeds used to make chocolate and cocoa. The plant provides shade and sustains cultivation in humid regions.

Tropical America

Tuberculosis Hospital Show Promises Local Talent

The Tuberculosis Hospital hosts a Sunday 120 PM event headlined by Harold Donehy's Society Band titled Bang Up. Featured acts include Tommy Gibson Peggy Con nearney Joe Bananas Lloyd Harwood Jimmy Da vin Don Born Jimmy Curran Burt Ryan Russell Howard and City Councillor Eddie Donovan with Exalted Ruler Jack O'Brien. A committee led by P. Frank Larkin plans the program.

Blke Harold Donehy Tommy Gibson Peggy Connearney Joe Bananas Lloyd Harwood Jimmy Davin Don Born Jimmy Curran Burt Ryan Russell Howard Eddie Donovan

Books & Co operation Plan With Public Library Trustees

Public Library trustees seek approval from the School Committee to present a plan for closer cooperation. The aim is to promote citizenship through education by encouraging book reading among youth and aiding delinquency reduction via Mayor Lyons Youth Development Commission.

Lyons Library H. J. Mahoney Mike Eleanor Daly Daniel A. Buckley Sullivan

Penny Sales Benefit for Widows and Orphans Fund

The first in a series of Penny Sales sponsored by Cambridge Aerie Eagles was held last Tuesday at Eagles Hall Jefferson Club to aid the Widows and Orphans Fund. President Paul Flynn was assisted by William Egan Francie Sylvine Edward Hurley Michael Shaster Frank Connolly and others.

Cambridge Aerie Eagles Eagles Hall Jefferson Club Widows and Orphans Fund Paul Flynn William Egan Francie Een Sylvine Edward Hurley Michael Shaster Frank Connolly

May Be Senator Blanchard forgets his history book

A quirky column notes local political personalities including Senator Blanchard and Mayor Lyons. It references traffic plans for Central Square, Benton Hill legislation, and a fall city campaign while teasing figures such as Tim Danehy and Bill Ginty. The piece blends satire and local civic chatter.

Blanchard Central Sq Benton Hill T. P/ DANEHY Bill Taylor Manhattan Lyons Ben Franklin Wyeth Tim Danehy Bill Ginty

RKO Boston Theatre Opens with Henry Youngman and Films

Henry Youngman of Kate Smith's Bandwagon tops the stage bill at the RKO Boston Theatre opening Thursday. The program features The Strange Case of Dr Meade with Jack Holt and Beverly Roberts and Star Reporter with Warren Hull and Marsha Hunt, plus Benny Ross with Maxine Stone and the Five a Gymnasts.

Henry Youngman Kate Smith Strange Case Dr. Meade Jack Holt Beverly Roberts Star Reporter Warren Hull Marsha Hunt

Oklahoma Kid at Metropolitan with Cagney and Bogart

James Cagney stars in The Oklahoma Kid at the Metropolitan Theatre as the lead in a western saga praised as a Robin Hood of the Southwest. Co feature Nancy Drew Reporter stars Bonita Granville with John Litel Frankie Thomas and Sheila Bremley in outdoor sequences featuring a cast of over 3000.

James Cagney Nancy Drew Carolyn Keene Humphrey Bogart Rosemary Lane Donald Crisp Cagney Robin Hood Southwest Bonita Granville John Litel Frankie Thomas Sheila Bremley

Elks Charter Members Feted Tonight at Central Square

The local Lodge of Elks honors seventeen charter members with a banquet and reception at the Elks Quarters Central Square tonight at 6 30 P M The toastmaster is Senior Past Exalted Ruler George F McKelleger with Exalted Ruler John A O'Brien honorary chairman and Edward H Donovan chairman of committees including Peter M Larkin Lee Jerry Allen James Delaney John Marshall Jack Shanahan Oscar Anderson Ray Hines William Killion Dave Marshall Geo Blood John Moriarty Connie Shea Timothy Dumphy Dr Berger Parker Hickey Joseph Leonardo William Reardon John Toomey and Fred Johnson.

Lodge of Elks Elks Central Sq George F. McKelleger John A. O'Brien Edward H. Donovan Peter M. Larkin Fp.e.r Lee Jerry Allen E.L.E James Delaney John Marshall Jack Shanahan Oscar Anderson Ray Hines William Killion Dave Marshall Geo, Blood John Moriarty P.E.R Connie Shea Timothy Dump

Jovy to the Word Excerpt on Joy to the World Origin

The text notes a paraphrase of Psalm 98 titled Joy to the World allegedly written in 1719 by Isaac Walls. It claims the song expresses exaltation and is commonly paired with the hymn tune Antioch from Handel.

Jovy Isaac Walls Antioch Handel

Winds Named in Roman Mythology

In Roman myth the four winds Zephyrus west wind Aurora east wind Auster south wind and Beress north wind are listed as personified powers tied to directions and seasons.

Zephyrus Aurora Auster Beress

Mortgagee sale of Cambridge property on Harvard Street

Foreclosure auction by Cambridgeport Savings Bank and attorney Edwin Jose on March 27 19 with Salisbury terms. Property at 14 108 Harvard Street Cambridge includes land 3720 square feet with buildings and fixtures described in deed. sale subject to taxes liens and existing charges. Cash down payment 560 at sale with balance within ten days. For details contact Cambridgeport Savings Bank or attorney Robert Nautto.

Herman Sineck Cambridge Harvard Street Windsor Street Middlesex South Deeda Windsor Soret Harvard Pla Anid Herman L. Slack Cambridgeport Savings Bank Cambridgeport Sarvitze Bank Mase Ave Edwin Jose Mass. Ave Cambride Holder of Mortiage Robert FL Nauttiog

Mortgagee's Sale of Real Estate in Cambridge Massachusetts

Mortgagee Allen Hart, assignee, will sell at public auction on April 6 at 11:00 A. M. in Cambridge Massachusetts. The sale covers property at No 1 Arsenal Syonore with buildings and includes all fixtures and appurtenances. Balance of purchase price due within ten days. $1,000 cash payment required at sale.

Willam Helly estate in Cambridge probate notice

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Probate Court notifies interested parties of petition to appoint Grud Louise Rourke of Arlington as administratrix of the estate of William Helly also known as William O Reilly late of Cambridge. Objections must be filed with the Cambridge court by March 28, 1939. Judgment by First Judge John C Legent. Register Loring P Jordan. March 11 15 55.

Willam Helly William O'Reilly Cambridge Louise Rourke Arlington Sulin Ternon France John C. Legent Eequire Loring P. Jordan Register

Petition for administration of Hagop Panigion estate

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex County cites all interested in Hagop Panigion of Cambridge. Virginia Avakian of Watertown sought appointment as administratrix. court appearance required in Cambridge before 10 a.m. on April 6, 19, return day of citation. Witness John C. Leggat, First Judge. LGORING FP. JORDAN, register. March 11-18-25.

Hagop Panigion Cambridge Sald County Sald Court Virginia Avakian Watertown John C. Leggot Lgoring FP Jordan Egister

Cambridge woman asked to be administratrix of estate

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court Middlesex as to Ellan E. Coates of Cambridge petition to appoint her administratrix of estate without surety. Interesteds may appear in Cambridge before ten in the forenoon on the third day of April 1099. Witness John C. Fordan first judge of Probate Court. Register Free P. Tordan notes date April 1.

Middlesex Hota Coates Enti Ellen E. Coates Cambridge John C. ‘Gat Old Court P. Tordan

Wigs in Fashion in Rome

Wigs were worn as articles of fashion by the women of ancient Rome as a notable trend reflecting social style and status in Roman society.

Rome Ancient

Cambridge Probate Court Notices to Creditors

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middivzeran Probate Court announces Catherine A McCarthy of Cambridge deceased. Administration papers required for filing with the court by March 22 at 10 am. Objections must be in writing to the court in Cambridge. Witness John C Loggat First Judge. Register Lorting P Tordon. March 1939.

Divorce Petition in Middlesex County Massachusetts

Commonwealth of Massachusetts hears a divorce filing by Dorothy F E Woodall against Samuel A Woodall. The petition seeks dissolution of the marriage for cruelty and abuse with alimony and miner’s support. Respondent may file written appearance in Cambridge within twenty one days of the May date. judge John C Legent notes.

Middlesex Probate Notice on Tobn J McCarthy Estate

The administrator of the estate of Tobn J McCarthy late of Cambridge in Middlesex County requests allowance of the administrator’s account. Interested parties may object in writing to the Cambridge Court before ten in the forenoon on March 22, the return day. Witness John C Leggat. Cambridge February 23, 1901. Loring P. Jordan Register.

Peeone Tobn J. McCarthy Cambrideria Cambridge John C Leggat Loring P. Jordan Hegister

Mortgagee's Sale of Cambridge Real Estate in Middlesex County

The mortgagee will sell at auction on March 28 1830 at 3 PM the property in Cambridge Middlesex County Massachusetts described as Lot 15 on a plan by I G Chase dated Sept 12 19th century. The sale includes all built structures fixtures and appliances. It is subject to record conditions and unpaid taxes and other assessments. Terms require $15000 down with the balance due at sale. Auction conducted by James J Brennan state counsel.

Vincenzo Porio Vincenzing Povio Vincensa Povio Co- Cirety Camielie Muclees County Massachusetts Genera’ Loan Corporation Midesex South Anid Mortgwee Phorvon Cambridge Middlesas Commonwealth of Mastuchuette Warren Street I. G. Chase Middlesex South District Gaetank Carollini James J. Brennan St. James Ave Boston Moreh

Foreclosure Sale of Cambridgeport Mortgage Property

Public auction on March 27 at four o clock P M in Cambridge por Savings Park mortgage premises described as 93 Wald Court Putnam Avenue corner Hayes Court Cambridge now numbered 06 102 on Putnam Avenue sale includes all buildings and fixtures as specified in the mortgage including furnaces stoves and refrigerators cash payment required within ten days terms announced by attorney Robert Foe Cambridge Massachusetts March 1909

Dale Victor Christensen Camberidgefromt Savings Bank Middlesex Otlock P.M Asid Cambridge Putnam Avenue Hayes Court Athenne Corning Theodore TL Seavey Mawes Maid Putnam Avenue Wald Putnam Avenue Cambridgeport Savings Park Geld Fatem Mark Ae Rane Robert Foe

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