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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1940
Page
5
Lost savings bank books listed with numbers and dates, payment halted under Chapter 171 of the Acts of 1812. Applications filed for account payments. dates shown include Feb 17 to Mar 2 and additional entries March 29. amount noted 75551.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court Middlesex notifies heirs and creditors of Ampie Jane Tewis of Cambridge that a petition to appoint a executor without surety has been filed. Objections must be written and filed in Cambridge Superior Court by March 6 at 10:00 AM. Judge James Cens presiding. P Jordan, Register.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court Cambridge presides on estate of Elizabeth Lundsten deceased seeking Marie Cisk of Cambridge or other suitable person to be named administratrix. Written appearance required before ten o clock in the forenoon on March sixth, 1040. Return day noted. Judge Jordan clerk. March 6 10 23.
Commonwealth reports a petition for probate of Pensit S Wilson of Cambridge, seeking appointment of an executor. A citation commands all legatees and interested parties to appear March 6, 1930, before Judge Jordan, with March 16 as return date.
The Cambridge probate court announces a petition for heirs and devisees in a desposed estate. The hearing is set for March 14, 1940, at 10 o clock in the foreman of the court. Witness John C Logeat, Clerk, on March 9, 1940.
The Middlesex Probate Court handles a 1940s estate distribution for Hermes La. A petition requests division of balance in her hand. Objecting requires a written appearance in Cambridge Court by 10 oclock on a specified return day. Register P. Jordan notes March 16 1953.
Frederick Murray and wife Julius H. Murray sold by power of sale in a Middlesex County mortgage. Public auction held April 9 1940 at 10 AM. Premises described as easterly lot on the town land, subject to taxes assessments. Sale conducted by Israel N. Samuels agent at Court Street Boston.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts petitions Cambridge resident P Bracken to be administrator of the estate in Cambridge County. Interested parties may object in writing by March 18 1940 at 10 AM in Cambridge. Judge Loring P Jordan signs as Register on February 23, 1940.
In Middlesex County Massachusetts the estate of Betty Wood Foresman now of Medford is presenting for allowance her Tarat and second secount. Objects must file written appearances in the Cambridge court by ten o clock in the forenoon on March 21, 190? The judge is John Cerzat with ING JORDAS as Register.
Middlesex county probate court invites objections to the second account of the conservator for Samuel C MacNaugher of Cambridge. Written appearances must be filed by 10:00 AM on March 14 1940, with Judge John C Leggat presiding.
Mortgagee cites breach of a 1929 mortgage from Fortunato Imo to Atenasive tana and announces a sale of land at 35 and 361 Cambridge Street Cambridge. sale to be cash with balance in ten days. Terms announced at the sale. Louis A. George executor, with Morris Cashman Steele & Wallace attorneys, Boston. March 9 16 23.
Middlesex probate court notes a petition for the will of Etienne Laliberte late of Lincoln Rhode Island. The document, authenticated by Josephat L Heureux, seeks appointment of executor without bond and sets a court date before 1 o clock in the forenoon on April 10 in Cambridge. Judge John C Legratt presides. notice published March 16 and 23, 1940.
Probate court in Rockingham NH appoints Helen Madeline Gribbin executrix of Daniel H Matheson will. Objections to license for sale of personal property must be filed by April 9 1040 at Cambridge superior court. Witness John Lexeat first judge of the probate court docket March 14 1930.
The Brookside Artistic Club represented by Edward J. Walsh applies for a license to sell all alcoholic beverages at 2000 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge two rooms on second floor. Officials John E. Quinn Timothy F. Leahy Herman E. Gutheim dated March 23.
Notice from Cambridge regarding the estate of Philip W Davis asking interested parties to appear before the special administrator for authority to pay debts and make claims. The citation sets April 30 as the court date with John C Beggist, Register, presiding. March 14 23 00.
Executors of Alice Nay estate request court allowance in Cambridge to prove will. They require written appearance before ten o clock in the forenoon on the calendared day. Witness John C Jordan Register confirms filing details for the probate matter.
A probate petition before the Middlesex Court seeks license to transfer real property of Lemuel Pan Inte of Alpine In the Promised. The case notes the death of the deceased and sets the hearing for eight March at ten o'clock in Cambridge. Judge John C. Jordan is the presiding judge with the Register filing March seventh.
All watches and jewelry left for repair and not claimed within a year will be sold for the price of repair plus storage fees. The sale will be conducted at the store location under applicable law with title transfer to the buyer following payment.
Cambridge community banks like the Reliance Co operative Bank on Dunster Street have long served local needs Through 51 years the bank has aided Cambridge residents to become homeowners via loans and steady payments Carrie Grovestein and Harry Andrews lead the 1940 program with a team of experienced staff Andrews as treasurer brings cautious judgment and patient listening to loan decisions He has served in Sharon as town treasurer and selectman and was re elected for another term without opposition The bank emphasizes character and trust as essential to banking and community growth
Councillor Crane pushes for new figures to cut taxes as Roche amends. Winslow fears a seven dollar rate rise. Budget shown at 7 181 508 64 with 75 percent for wages and 15 percent for debts. Edw Dana says two Central Sq escalators would cost 296 000. Mayor Lyons seeks more Federal Housing funding pending agreement.
The Central Sq Hardware Co relocates from Brookline Street to 10 Magazine Street near the Elks Building. Arthur Cedarstrom, the firm head, plans a broad range of durable home and business goods with a spring gardening utensil selection. Look in today.
City officials debate zoning and development in Cambridge as Mahoney and Counihan press for apartment building over Beck Hall and other sites. Councilor Sullivan maps extension of Prescott Street to Mass Ave, favoring hotel like redevelopment while a gas station plan undercuts tax yields. Local figures argue for liberal support of private capital to modernize old houses for low rent, with the city aiming to balance tax value and civic improvement.
Stoughton Bell argues Cambridge has the third highest debt to valuation ratio among cities. The Bulletin notes Fall River and New Bedford cut debt while Cambridge increased both debt and the debt to taxable valuation, against a statewide downward debt trend as Cambridge grew.
The article notes a proposed use of fireproofed cotton as insulation for homes offices and other structures in Texas where a process has been developed.
The article recalls Mayor Kane’s battle over a $46 tax rate with accusations of overstaffing and nepotism in the payroll. His plebiscites backed his policies as he cut the rate and was reelected as a Republican after a Democratic nomination loss. A council query session followed, with Dr. DeWitt, H. J. Mahoney, and Thos. F. Sullivan present and Claus Gellotte presiding.
Local column relays chatter on Middlesex County committees and town affairs. W. D. H. and H. C. A. hosted a house conference with Frank H. Townsend on chamber leadership and electors. Town figures discuss pay raises, bids, park board tensions, council budget, and upcoming political events in Cambridge.
The Cambridge School Board approved a 1940 budget of 1 875 087 50 with salary raises highlighted while most discussions occurred behind closed doors. The meeting included committee plans to study per pupil loads and school operations, plus safety essays and a sixth annual speech contest.
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