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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1940
Page
5
Savings bank books listed are lost and payments of accounts have been applied for under Chapter 171 of the Acts of 1912. Payment has been stopped. Notice from East Cambridge Savings Bank dated May 4 11 18 No 107349.
Public auction to enforce a mortgage on a Cambridge Middlesex County property held by Home Owners Loan Corporation. The sale occurs at 9:30 AM on Tuesday May 14 with a $100 cash deposit. The lot sits at the corner of Jay Street and Watertown Road and includes all buildings and fixtures. Tax liens, water rents, and municipal assessments pass with the sale. The property is described in a 1642 deed and plan 17-A on file. James J. Brennan is state counsel for the mortgagee.
Henry J. O'Brien petitions the Middlesex Probate Court in Cambridge against executors George H. O'Brien and Christine B. Werner over the will of James F. O'Brien. The citation sets May 6, 1940 as return day. response or pleading due within 21 days. Judge Legeot presides. Clerk Loring Jordan signs.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court Middlesex issues a notice to all interested persons in the estate of Newton E. Tocker of Cambridge. The guardian presents his first account and objectors must file a written appearance by ten o clock in the forenoon on May 14. Witness Judge John C. Bequire. April 15, 1940. TORING P. JORDAN, Register. April 27, May 4-11
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex to all persons interested in the estate of Thomas J. Burrell late of Cambridge in Wald County deceased. A certain instrument purporting the test will of said deceased has been presented to the court for proving the will and appointing an executor without a surety on bond. If you wish to object, you or your attorney should file a written notice at Cambridge before ten o'clock. Court clerk Jordan, Register. April 2.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts notice announces James M McCool of South County to be appointed administrator of the estate of Coolate of Cambridge. If objections are filed, appearance is required in the county court by 10 o clock in the forenoon on the tenth day of the month, with the citation dated in April of 1940. Jordan, Register. Apr. 27, May 4.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex county court receives petition for probate of alleged last will of Beiherive Magneiste of Cambridge. Jenis Maguire and Riephen Bowen named as executors with will. Belmont infant named as applicant for administrator with will annexed. Return day May 15 at Cambridgeside Court. Witness John C Lepeat First Judge. Register Loring P. Jordan. April 22 1940.
Foreclosure of a mortgage on land in Middlesex County by Inman Mortgage Loan Company. Property bounded by Brookline Street Franklin Street and adjacent parcels, conveyed with restrictions. Sale set for May 28 at 10:30 AM, with cash or certified check required. balance due within ten days. George W. Harbour, President, Inman Mortgage Loan Company.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court at Cambridge issues notice to all interested heirs and devisees regarding petition to probate a purported will of Virginie J. Bernard also known as Jennie M. Bernard Jennie Bernard Jennie V. Bernard and Jennie Benoit late of Cambridge. Yvette Rieman seeks appointment as executrix without bond. Attorneys to file appearance by 8 May 1930. Witness John C. Lecrat Esquire Register.
City of Cambridge Massachusetts announces a hearing before the License Commission at City Hall for Baston Maine Hall road on May 8 1940 at 2 o'clock. Petition seeks keeping and storage of gasoline at Bridge in East Streets Cambridge in total quantity not exceeding 300% gallons plus inflammables. Hearing follows board order. specifics noted in public notice.
The License Commission will hear Charlestown Five Cents Savings Bank owner Gulf Oil Corp prospective purchaser on May 8 at 2 PM in City Hall Room 22. A second class garage for eight cars as a lubritorium and for storage and sale of diesel fuel and waste oil at 120 Massachusetts Avenue junction with Harvard Street and Quincy Square. Gasoline to be stored in underground tanks.
Commonwealth of MaseSa Massachusetts notices record a trust estate proceeding involving Evangelinus Apontaudea Siesecee of Insald County. The court asks interested parties to file objections by a specified date at Cambridge if any, with John C. Legrat Esquire listed as the filing contact.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Purchasing Agent City Hall Cambridge for Automobile Equipment and Compressor Equipment. Proposals must include a certified check of 100 dollars payable to the City of Cambridge. Bids will be read publicly at 11 a.m. Tuesday May 21.
Foreclosure by public auction of a Cambridge Middlesex County parcel described as on Norfolk Street with buildings. The sale occurs Friday May 31 1040 at 10:00 AM. Purchaser pays 150 dollars down. balance due at sale. Mortgage held by Hive owners Loan Corporation against Thomas M Ford and Bridget Ford. James J Brennan State Counsel. May 4 11 18.
The Shamrock Cafe of Cambridge Inc led by manager William J Burke seeks transfer of license to sell all alcoholic beverages from 177 Hampshire Street to 1st Hampshire Street in Cambridge new dining room and kitchen on first floor with cellar storage. Board members John E Quinn Timothy F Leamy Heeman K Gutheim announce March 4.
Ray Guild, a Boston lawyer, presides over a membership drive by the Boston Branch of the NAACP to organize colored citizens of Greater Boston for collective interests. Gasoline taxes paid by American motorists exceed 7.9 million dollars over 18 years, nearly equal to one year's federal running costs.
Haiti launches two building booms backed by United States credit to finance new roads bridges and irrigation works. The program aims to accelerate infrastructure development and improve rural access across several prefectures.
Prime Minister MacKenzie King and Police Sergt. Walter Maher praised youth safety efforts. Mayor Lyons lauded student leadership, presenting the prize to Wellington School Principal Charles Harrington as safety films and treats capped a happy Kiwanis session.
A Kiwanis club night features Chief Leahy and Sergt Maher reflections, crowd cheers, budget song by Howard, and performances by Dr. Tom Heaton and others. Hollywood scouts observe, with city figures and reporters in attendance. A proposal for a central club building for children earns support.
Mr. and Mrs. James T. Barrett of 2 Trowbridge Terrace observe the 35th anniversary of their wedding on a Wednesday. Mrs. Barrett, formerly Mary E. Brady of Jamaica Plain, with Rev. Joseph Mahar presiding at Sacred Heart Church East Cambridge. Barrett family attendees include James T. Barrett Sr. Boston police officer and others.
A vivid notice for Libbys at 599 Mass Ave Central Square praising its convenience and quality liquor stock. Describes a bright neat shop with brisk polite service and attractive prices. Mentions discreet delivery and a contact phone Eli 7926.
Jack Benny and Rochester star in Buck Benny Rides Again with companion film Charlie Chan's Murder Cruse. The story follows Benny as a radio performer who is mistaken for a western rancher with help from Andy Devine to stage a bandit rout.
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