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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1940
Page
2
Lost bank books from Savings Bank numbers 107849 94273 85800 105534 60810 are listed with payments requested under Chapter 171 of the Acts of 1912. Notices indicate dates May 4 11 18 and June 1 with location East Cambridge.
The guardian for Kewton Be Tocker of Cambridge has filed an account in court for allowance. Interested parties may object by a specified date in May 1660. Witness John C. Jordan, Register, in the First Court.
In the Cambridge estate of Catherine Eye and Stephen P. Bowen of Belmont the court seeks interested parties to object to the will or to appoint a fiduciary. A written appearance must be filed before May 12 in Cambridge City Court, with the return date and judge noted.
Isman Mortgage Loan Company executes a mortgage sale of property in Cambridge under a power of sale. The premises are described with bounds by Brookline Street Franklin Street and adjacent land, with boundaries set by Land Court. Sale by public auction at 9:30 a.m. on a May Monday, 1940, at the premises, subject to unpaid taxes, tithes, and municipal charges, with terms requiring 88 cash at sale and balance within ten days.
Probate Court of Middlesex issues notice for Annie Dariey estate Cambridge to heirs and interested parties. Instrument alleged will of Annie Dariey presented naming Joseph M Gaven as executor. objections must be filed in Cambridge Superior Court by July 12 with writ. Witness John C Lergrat, Register Loring 11 May 1K &
Commonwealth of Massachusetts probate notice announces allowance of a trust instrument dated January 11 1870 for the benefit of Elizabeth H H and others. The estate presents the petition to the court for allowance with a citation return due by May __. Legrat Gey signs as the April register.
Public auction scheduled for May 31 1940 at 10:00 AM to foreclose a mortgage on a parcel of land with buildings in Cambridge Middlesex County Massachusetts. The sale will convey the property described in the deed to Frederick M. Carroll and includes fixtures and owned improvements. Terms require $150 cash at sale with balance due at sale time. Home Loan Corporation mortgagee. James J Brennan state counsel.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts notice to interested parties in the Mary Cooke estate at Cambridge. Trustees report their third account under item four of the will. Objections must be filed or appear in court May 20 1540 at 1 00 PM in Cambridge with Judge Jordan presiding.
Middleast publics notice for Mary H Cooke estate in Cambridge The Bald o estate trustees petition for allowance of third account The court requires appearance in Cambridge Court at ten o clock in the forenoon on May 28 1940 The citation is dated May 2 1940 Witness John Leggat First Judge of the Court Registrar Loreing P Jordan May 11 18 44
In Middlesex Massachusetts the trustees of the estate of Mary H deceased request court allowance under item 4 of the will for the benefit of Sarah L Hunt ington and others. Objections must be filed in Cambridge before May 8 with witness John C Leggat Esq First Judge of the Court. May 2, 1935.
A petition requests Grace L. Coutes of Watertown be appointed administratrix of the estate of Frank J. Contesslee late of Cambridge without surety on bond. Objections must be filed in Cambridge Court by 10 AM on May 29, witnessed by John Ceat, First Judge, dated May 14 1955.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex County the trust estate under the residuary article of the will of Roberta Coolidge late of Cambridge dies for the benefit of Annie D Roberts Roberta and others the surviving trustee presents the twenty fourth account for allowance for the trustees to file a written appearance before May eleventh court in Cambridge before the return day Witness John C Leggat Judge of said Court this second day of May 1940 George Abbot trustee Loring P Jordan Register May 11 16 25
The trustees of the estate of Hoberts late of Cambridge in Eskd county seek allowance for their first account under Katharine Livermore and others. Attorneys must file a written ape by May 10 or 18 35 at Cambridge Court. Witness John C Legeat. Loring P. Jordan Registrar. May 11-18-35.
The administrator with the will annexed for Catherine Morphy late of Cambridge is applying to the court for allowance of his account. The hearing is set at Cambridge before First Judge on the fourth day of June 1940 at ten o'clock in the forenoon. Witness John C. Leggat. Loring P. Jordan, Registrar.
A petition in Middlesex County asks Cambridge resident Peter A Pedersen be appointed administrator of Elisabeth Jacobsen Inte of Cambridge deceased. Objections must be filed in the Cambridge Court by May 17 1940. witnesses include John C Legent First Judge. Registered May 8 1940 by Loring Ff Jordan Register.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts citation for the fourth account of executor Annie D Roberts and George Abbot in the will of Coolidge Roberts late of Cambridge. Hearing set before 10 am May 28 1840 at Cambridge Probate Court. Judge P Jordan register.
In Middlesex County under the will of Coolidge S Roberts late of Cambridge trustees present to the Court for allowances of first and third accounts and to survivors fourth account. Interested parties may object in writing by May 8 at Cambridge Court. Witness John C Leggatt, Register RING FP. JORDAN.
Peter Simeone, holder of the mortgage, will auction a Cambridge property described as lots 17 and 18 on Horace Saunders plan with Warren Street frontage. The sale follows foreclosure of a deed dated December 14, 1909, with prior mortgage, and includes fixtures and transfer of Winter Hill Cooperative Bank shares as security. The sale occurs at the property on Warren Street at 1 PM with a $1000 cash deposit, May 18.
The trustees of the Coolidge S Roberts estate seek allowance of their first account for the residuary trust benefiting Annie D Roberts and others. Interested parties may object in writing by ten o clock on the return date May 18 1900 per John C Lega First Judge and Register O RING P Jordan.
The Cambridge Lodge of Elks through its Social and Community Welfare Committee will send 300 boys to a summer camp for two or three weeks. John J. Henderson leads the effort with selection by local schools welfare and juvenile aid agencies. Each boy will receive camp clothing spending money and transport. Citizens may donate to the Cambridge Lodge.
J J McGillicuddy writes an obituary for Joe Howard a longtime Cambridge resident friend and brother of entertainer Russell Howard. He notes his cheerful nature and illness at Holy Ghost Hospital praising his life and faith and wishing him rest in peace.
In York County Maine executor Frank D. Fenderson requests license to sell by private or public sale and convey personal property from the will of Middlesex deceased, with court return day June 4. Maine Probate Court notices require appearance in Cambridge before 10 o clock.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex County Bonistof Viroviteh of Cambridge declared insane. Guardian presents first account for allowance in Cambridge Court before ten o'clock in the forenoon on June 5 1140? as return day of citation. Witness John C. Lergat First Judge. Loring P. Tordas, Register.
Zonta Club held its April 29 business meeting at Mrs. Edward A Barrier's Weston home with Mrs. Inez C Long presiding. Mrs. Ethel M Porter reported on the Albany District I Conference held April 26 27 28. Grayce I Darling was elected Delegate for the International Convention at Estes Park Colorado in late June. Pauline W Smith elected Alternate. The May 18 Program Meeting occurred at Seilers 1775 House Lexington.
The Professional and Service Division of the Works Progress Administration celebrates a week of public awareness May 20 to 24. A 30 minute Mutual Broadcasting System program airs May 20 and open houses run 9:00 to 2:15 at Ellis Gannett Haggerty Houghton Lowell Thorndike and Roberts schools.
At a Two-State Aquatic Committee meeting Glenn C Perduyn Physical Director of the Cambridge YMCA received the nomination for Aquatic Commissioner for Massachusetts and Rhode Island Dr Thomas Cureton Jr of Springfield College chair man of the National YMCA Aquatic Committee approved the appointment.
City of Cambridge notices a License Commission hearing at City Hall on Monday after noom Jom at 2 o clock regarding Dover Stampings & Mig Co petition to sell for 385 keeping and storage of Putnam Avenue Cambridge in an underground tank. By order of Board of License Commissioners May 18-25.
A 30 year veteran barber at 16 Prospect St, Joe Santoro, emphasizes a sharp, neat appearance with expert shaving and haircuts. The Center’s experienced staff invite customers to experience the deft touch and tidy shop at Santoro’s tensorial center.
With the open season comes opportunities for wider action. Eyes require care for efficiency at work or play. Save the eyes as the most delicate part of the human frame and see Harrison at 6 Temple St Central Sq for vision advice.
Rev John L Bonn of Boston College told Cambridge Council members at a Continental Sunday breakfast that a labor dominated world would arise after the war. He denounced Bertrand Russell as Harvard's special professor. Edmund J Brandon defended Roosevelt's Vatican appointment of Myron Taylor. Grand Knight William J Stanger Jr presided as toastmaster with Rt Rev Msgr Augustine F Hickey among speakers.
A new survey shows half of American families earn less than 22 dollars per week while the other half earn more. The data highlight a wide earnings divide across households and raise questions about living standards and economic opportunity.
Walter Williams of Boston University will head the waterfront at Camp Muassapoag the Cambridge Y M C A camp at Dun stable He is a fullback on BU s football team forward on the basketball quintet and a member of the baseball and track teams He has YMCA and private camp experience and has studied waterfront supervision at the Cambridge Y M C A He attends BU School of Physical Education.
Port au Prince, capital of Haiti known as the Black Republic, is described as an orderly city with a population exceeding 100000 residents.
Four hundred child refugees in Shanghai were moved to Chekiang province for a fresh start after months of displacement. The transfer marks a significant step in reuniting war affected families and reestablishing safety for the youngsters.
Twenty five years ago council debates flared over a claim that Councilman Lehan profited from city paving contracts. McMenimen clashed on inspectors and barber shop regulation as Mahoney spoke on taxation. Hugh E. McGoldrick was reappointed City Hospital Trustee for five years.
Members of the Cambridge Y M C A enjoy fresh furniture and decorations on the main first floor social rooms. The improvements began a year ago with a new game room and continued with updated lighting and decor.
Libbys Liquors at 599 Mass Ave Cambridge advertises liberal service and a large selection of foreign and domestic viands. The shop touts itself as one of the most complete stocks in Cambridge, inviting customers to visit Libbys for a wide variety of liquors and groceries.
American motorists paid more than 7.9 billion dollars in gasoline taxes during 19 years since the first levy. The amount approaches the federal government's annual operating expenses.
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