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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1940
Page
5
Saving bank notice indicates test accounts and application for payments under Chapter 171 of the 1912 Acts. Payment has been stopped. East Cambridge Savings Bank references dates March 30 April 6 13 and file number 108921.
The Probate Court of Middlesex invites all persons to object to Herman L Marble of Vermont regarding his final account for the estate. Written objections must be filed by April 10 109) before ten in the morning at Cambridge Court. This notice is signed by Judge Jobe De Learnt and Registrar Lorin P Jordan.
By virtue and in execution of a mortgage deed to John Frederick Murray and Julia H Murray, notice is given of a public sale on April 9 at 10 am at the premises describing Lot 1 on Combrid Middlesex estate. The property lies along Prince Street and 72 Prince Street with specified boundary calls, being sold to satisfy the loan held by the current mortgagee. Terms include payment by certified check and all other usual conditions announced at sale. Signed by Murray and Murray, c/o Israel N. Samuels, attorney, Court Street, Boston. March 14, 1950.
Executor Lois A George announces a mortgagee's sale of real estate in Cambridge Street area bound by Cambridge Street and nearby parcels. The property, formerly numbered 50, is to be sold per a 1660s deed and recorded deeds, with terms requiring payment in ten days and taxes and liens cleared. Sale date and terms set by Morris, Castruman, Steele & Wallace, Boston.
Prebatre Court invites all interested parties to file written appearances by April 2 in the Cambridge probate matter. A special administrator requests authority to pay certain debts of the estate. Witness John C. Legeat Esquire, Cambridge, this fifteenth of March in the year 1940. Loring P. Jordan, Register. March 16 23 30
Commonwealth of Massachusetts to all interested in the state of Alice H Nay late of Cambridge deceased The executor of the will has presented the first account for review in Cambridge Probate Court Anyone may appear before 10 o clock in the forenoon on April 9 1940 the return day Witness John C Legent First Judge Register Loring F Pordian March 23 30 April
A petition to sell real estate of Lemuel J. Young late of Alameda California has been filed in Middlesex Probate Court Cambridge. Respondents must appear at 10 a.m. on March 28 1940 to contest the matter or be aligned with the sale. Court officials note the March 7 1940 signature of Register Loring P. Tordan.
A petition in Middlesex Rhode Island requests recording of a will copy and probate of Etienne Laliberte late of Lincoln in Providence County. Joze frhat L'Hearent of Lincoln petitions as executor without bond. Court citation requires written response by April 18 190. Witnessed by Judge Lorg Jordan Register March 16 29 39.
A petition has been filed in Rockingham County Probate Court by Helen Madeline Gribbin as executrix of Daniel H H Matheson’s will seeking license to receive or sell and convey certain personal property. Interested parties may object by filing a written appearance in Cambridge Court by 9 April at 10:00 am.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts notices a licensed private sale of real estate belonging to Lemuel J. Young of Alpine California. The court requires a written passance filed by the attorney, with the return day set for the fifth of April 1840 before Judge Withers. Registered by Loring P. O Dan, March 30.
Middlee x estate notices announce Duncan L Rowe as administrator with the will annexed seeking to sell or transfer personal property of Belen C Bennett late of Pittsfield New Hampshire. The citation requires written appearance in Merrimack Probate Court Cambridge by April 15. Witness Jobe C Lucent First Judge. March April 6-13.
Foreclosure sale due to breach of mortgage on Wilkin Welch property in Cambridge Middlesex County. Auction on Wednesday April 34 140 at 2 30 PM at 2 Campbell Street Cambridge with plan reference and title certificate. Requires $200 cash and balance in 10 days. bank holder Charles H. Rloan.
Welre legates and devisees must be notified by mail or delivery. Middlesex county probate court in Cambridge handles a last will case of Elisa Brewster deceased. Arthur W. Jones of Medford seeks appointment as executor. Attorneys must file written appearance by April 17 at Cambridge Court. Judge John Lereot presiding, March 27, 1940.
Public sale of the property described in the Henderson mortgage to Cambridge Savings Bank for breach of condition. The parcel lies in Cambridge bounded by Hoodheyr Street Massachusetts Avenue and related streets, with a detailed metes and bounds description. Sale set for Tuesday April 23 at 2 p.m. at the premises, subject to prior taxes, title, and municipal charges. A cash deposit of $1,000 required. balance due in 10 days upon deed delivery. CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS Bank, Treasurer Granville H. Beever. March 3 to April 13
In Middlesex County Cambridge an administrator is sought for Lydia A. Thompson estate Jasper J. Thompson of Lambertear is named administrator with bond surety. Objections must be made to Cambridge Court before 10 am April 15 1940. Witness Judge Leggett. Filed March 20 1940. Register Loring P. Jordan. Marth April 4 13
An authority in Collier's Weekly states that students endure choking to pass a three to five year course to become trainers. If not in a contest, the instructor performs the choking on graduation day.
The Harvard Sq Business Men’s Ass’n sponsors a prize essay contest among local school students about the best Easter window display with cash awards for winners. Exalted Ruler Edward F. Burns names a committee to arrange officer installations on April 7. Cambridge events include Mayor Fitzgerald’s K of C talk and a council caucus tight race between Bradbury and Cunningham.
Middiests, 45, To all persons interested in therestite of Lillian Kirby late of Cambridge in said Counts, dereased. A petition has been presented praying that Doreas- Gillespie of Cambridge or one other suitable person be appointed administratrix. If you desire to object or attorney should file a written appearance in Court at Cambridge on the seventeenth day of April at ten o'clock in the forenoon, Witness John C. Legent, Esquire, First Judge. Dated March 25, 1940. Loring P. Jordas, Register. Mar. W-April 8-14.
The Old Spanish Governor’s Palace in San Antonio Texas is among the oldest government mansions in North America. It was used by Spanish viceroys as early as 1749 and possibly earlier and is now restored and maintained as a historic site.
Kiwanis members met for the weekly lunch at the Commander where H. J. Mahoney spoke on vocabulary Shakespeare and preparedness in speaking. He argued a large vocabulary aids clear diction and successful action and urged reading aloud to expand word use and delivery.
Mayor Lyons renames Dr John J Murphy as animal inspector and adds Fire Chief Gutheim to the Building Laws study committee. Funds of 1000 for Library WPA repairs 500 for WPA toys and furniture 250 for a temporary typist are approved. A Young Communist League letter protests Gannet school closing. Councillor Banks criticizes ward representation on unpaid boards. Hagerty Youth Commission nomination sent back. A few routine matters end the meeting.
A Texas study proposes fireproofed cotton as an insulating material for homes offices and other structures. The process has been developed locally and could impact construction materials.
Middireex we of William H B Lang late of Cambridge deceased prove petition to appoint Harvard Street Company and Fred Dew of Cambridge as executors without bond. Objections must appear at Cambridge Court before 10 am on April 27 140 reform day. Witness John C Legest First Judge. Mar 30-April 18.
A Cambridge city column recalls a birthday party for a well known city official as councillors cheerfully celebrate with cake and a theatre outing. The piece also hints at romances, policy debates, police and fire department rumors, and upcoming events including Daylight Saving and a radio program.
In Antwerp Belgium Americans see large yellow buses marked Boom Antwerp guiding travelers to the town of Boom about 12 miles away. The vehicles are transportation prompts, not booster campaign posters, and indicate a nearby destination rather than a political message.
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