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Newspaper

Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1939

Page

5

Lost Bank Books and Probate Notice In Cambridge

Lost savings bank books listed under Chapter 171 of the Acts of 1912. Heirs and interested parties in the estate of Adene Brightwell Macdonald of Cambridge are notified of a petition for probate of a will. Court return date is May 19, 1989 at 10 o’clock in the forenoon. objections must be written and filed in the Essex County Court.

Savings Bank Adene Brightwell Macdonald Cambridge Fin Sald Nie Fraser Nercott Esquire Aald Trenty Saameed Loring F. P

Mortgagee's Sale of Real Estate in Cambridge Mass

Mortgagee James Brennan announces foreclosure of Antonio Meracappa and Felice Meracappa's property in Cambridge Middlesex County. The parcel near Harvey Street Lot 215 and 272 will sell at public auction with fixtures and improvements, subject to liens and taxes, with $250 cash due at sale.

Foreclosure Sale of Cambridge Lot 4 Described Property

By virtue of a mortgage power of sale Jere Mish Hickey to Cambridge Wings Bank dated June 2 1925 Middlesex South District Deeds Book 237 Page 111 forecloses on Tuesday May 23 192% at 2 PM the premises described as Lot 4 on plan in Cambridge bounded by Oliver Street Winslow Beale Street and other lines including 46.55 feet and 53.53 feet with buildings thereon to be sold free and clear of taxes and liens with cash down balance within 10 days at delivery of deed Beever treasurer April 3.

Arthur ‘Hourget Matilda A. Bourget Attheborough Mip Bank Mortage Cambridge Middlesex County Waahborn Avenue Masenhoertts Avenue Philip Coleman Charles P. O'Connell Fannie K. Baker Heether N. Sebeenick Mabe Attleborough Mortenge Byerry P. Jones Antonio Meracappa Feliceppa Teomers County of Middlesex Commonwealth of Massachusetts Harvey Street George Butterfield Middlesex South District Joseph DP. Roy Home Owners Loan Corporation Mortgagee James J. Brennan Cotfneel St. James de Rotton Jeremish Hickey Cambridge Wings Bank Willard A. Bullard Owen Oliver Street Thekeeselys Winslow Nat Beale Winslow

License Hearing Scheduled for Tony Schofield Garage

Hearing set before the License Commission in Room 32 City Hall on Monday May 15 at 2 o clock for Anthony H B Schofield Tony Schofield Tire to operate a Jet class garage and storage of cars at Broadway Cambridge Sealine tanks only two car capacity By order of Board of License Commissioners

Sotlee License Commission of Thin City City Hall Anthony HB Schofield Tony Schofield

Probate Court Notice of Estate of Anes Pedersen

In Middlesex Probate Court Cambridge the administratrix of Anes Pedersen late of Cambridge presents a free account for allowance and a petition for distribution. Objects must file a written appearance before ten in the forenoon on June 12. Witness John C. Leggat First Judge. Loring Po Jordan Register.

Middlesex Anes Pedersen Cambridge Mild County John C. Leggat PO Jordan Register

Transfer of Cambridge liquor license to Park Lane Inc

Pavilos Gaigalos dba Park Lane at 58h Cambridge Street applies to the City of Cambridge License Commission to transfer the liquor license for a common victualer to a Massachusetts corporation to succeed the business. The new corporation will be Park Lane Inc with Favilos Gal treasurer and manager, Winston Valentines president, and Nellie Gaigalos clerk. Board members John E Quinn Timothy F Leahy Heeman E Gusthem. May 6.

Notics Pavilos Gaigalos Park Lane Cambridge Street Massachusett A Cor Poner Park Land, Inc Favilos Gal Wincinton Valentines

Cambridge Seeks Bids for Sanatorium Equipment and Furnishings

Notice to contractors for EWA Project No Mass 1416 F Cambridge seeks sealed bids in sections A through Q for laundry, kitchen, X ray, cabinets, furniture, sterilizers, dental and other equipment at Cambridge Sanatorium Concord Avenue. Bids due 2 PM EDT May 1 1830. Bid forms plans and bonds available from J eet Superintendent and J Williams Beal Sons Architects 210 facilities. A 5 percent bid security required. Informalities may be waived and bids may be rejected. Wage requirements apply. no bid withdrawal for 20 days after opening.

Cambridge Mass Concord Avenue Massachusetts John J.eet J. Williams Beal, Sons, Architects Tevonshire Street Boston

Notice of Will Petition in Cambridge Estate

Heirs and legators receive notice by mail or delivery regarding the estate of Geneva M McAuliffe late of Cambridge. A petition claims the last will and seeks appointment of McDonald of Cambridge as executrix without surety. Court in Cambridge set for May 3 1939 at 10 00 am. return day dated April 26 1939. Jordan Register. May 6 15 3)

Geneva M. McAuliffe Cambridge John C. Leggat P “Jordan

Life span of humans through ancient eras

The article cites Neanderthal existence about 1,000,000 years ago and the onset of civilized life around 4,000 years ago, outlining major milestones in human chronology.

Local Officials and Appointments Highlight City Notes

A slate of civic changes includes J. Cavanagh elected Cemetery Superintendent succeeding Dr. Wolcott. Dave Keefe may fill the City Treasurer post after Johnnie Hart's death. Alderman Reed proposes raising the mayor’s salary to 5000. Dan Buckley and Jimmy Fitzgerald appear in key library and school board roles with active oversight.

A. McIver Treas Edwin L. Derby Wm. R. Acheson Chas F. J. McCue D. J. Madden T. C. O’hearn Geo. F. McKelleger E. F. P. Burns Messrs. Mshoney McIver McCue Dan Madden J. Cavanagh J. A. Wolcott Tom the Amiable J. Edward Barry Dave Keefe Johnnie Hart Dave Johnnie Russell Lehan Reed Joe East Cambridge J. Frank Facey

Auto Care For Open Season At Lincoln Service Station

The notice promotes spring car upkeep at Lincoln Service Station on Observatory Hill near Concord and Huron Avenues. It urges re oiling greasing and replenishing with quality products to ensure smooth running of autos during the open season.

Lincoln Observatory Hill Concord Ave Huron Ave

City notes and satire from local columns

Local items mention mayoral guests at a Harvard Center dedication and a GOP meeting dispute with Insurance Expert V Geo Baddan. Other notes reference a public works parking plan for Central and Harvard squares, a City Hall elevator complaint, planned fall carnival by Central Sq. Business Men, and a banquet for The Remembered Man with light humor about pantomime.

Harvard Littauer Center of Public Administration V. Geo. Baddan George Carroll Doten Shakespeare Lyons Ben Franklin Wyeth City Hall Central Sq Park Rd

Glaze Process Described for Chintz Finishing

The glaze on chintz is created in the finishing plant by running the fabric through a friction calender after finishing with a cornstarch and softener mixture. A hot calender bowl is often treated with paraffin or beeswax to enhance the glaze luster.

First Express Service Began in United States

The first express service started on February 23 1839 when William Frederick Harnden of Boston mass made the first express shipment of a valise full of packages to New York. Service quickly extended to Philadelphia.

United States William Frederick Harnden Boston Mass New York Philadelphia

Etiquette Shift Among Hungarians Reverses Dining Posture

The article notes a shift in Hungarian dining manners as refined hosts avoid hands on laps and instead keep hands above the table when not actively eating. This reflects a broader reversal of American etiquette norms and highlights cultural change in social dining practices.

Nails to Ward Off Plagues Through the Ages

Early Romans used nailed doors to repel plagues and later medieval practice evolved to hang horseshoes on doors. This folk protection aimed to guard homes from disease and witchcraft across centuries.

Colors in Black Forest Seasonal Hues Across the Year

The Black Forest shifts through vivid palettes as seasons turn. Winter brings arctic white, June glows scarlet with cranberries and yellow with arnica, autumn reddens to russet while mists tint the air blue gray.

Ginseng Called Sang Highly Valued in China Homes

Ginseng or sang is described as a highly valued aromatic root in China used for various household and medicinal purposes. It tastes sweet and licorice like. Medical men claim it has little effect as a diuretic but Chinese rely on it for many remedies.

China

Brightest glow animal linked to Cypridina crustacean

Colliers Weekly notes the brightest light producing animal for its size is a marine crustacean of genus Cypridina. One part of its luminous gland emits a visible glow to about two billion parts of water.

Colliers Weekly

Forms Curtain in Sky Aurora Displays Curtain Across Sky

Brilliantly colored aurora borealis forms a curtain in the sky according to measurements. The curtain stretches from the upper atmosphere down to about 60 miles above Earth, illustrating atmospheric phenomena.

Earth

Strings for Musical Instruments Explain Gut String Origins

The strings of violins guitars harps ukuleles and similar instruments are usually made from sheep gut. In some cases cattle or horse intestines serve as substitutes when sheep gut is unavailable.

Area of Canada and United States Mapped in Square Miles

The area of Canada is 3,694,863 square miles. The United States area without possessions is 3,026,108 square miles. With possessions the United States spans 3,128,000 square miles.

Canada U.S United States

Energy in sugar atoms could propel a large vessel

If liberated, the energy stored in the atoms of a cube of sugar would be enough to drive a large vessel across the Atlantic and return.

Atlantic

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lost Bank Books Os Seachu Prospect Street Macsschusetts Avenue Massachusetts Avenue Frederick H. Burke Cambridge Ravings City OF Cambringe Maseschusette E. Quinn Timothy F. Leary Herman E. Gutheim Ryan & McMath Buick Mass. Ave Al*s New Cafe Mass Ave Wursthaus Boylston ST. Harvard Sq EWA Tee Geares Vv Austin Street Ordal Commonwealth OF In Alchusetts Court D.P. Danehy & Sons Mrs Helen Connors Fayerweather St Daniel A. Buckley Popular Library Bowes uEe Dan Jimmy Fitzgerald C. For. McCue Bill) Flanagan Britain New York Fair Great Britain John Bull America Central Harvard Sqs Tel Kirkland Cambridge Sentinel
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