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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1940
Page
5
Lost savings bank books listed for payment under Chapter 171 of the Acts. Hearing announced by the City of Cambridge at City Hall regarding a garage license at 74-70 Prospect Street for petroleum storage in underground tanks and a lubricant facility, as ordered by the Board of License Commissioners.
Best Cambridge Savings Bank will sell at public auction the mortgaged premises in Cambridge Middlesex County. The sale is scheduled for Wednesday November 6 at 4 30 pm. The property includes a parcel with a building and fixtures described in the mortgage deed to Elizabeth O Brien and others. The purchase must pay the balance within ten days after sale at 202 Cambridge Street Cambridge Mass. Further details available at Best Cambridge Savings Bank Cambridge Mass.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts probate court issues notices on estates of George P. Caplin of Cambridge and Elizabeth Buckley of Cambridge. Petitions seek probate of purported wills and appointment of executors with bond. Objections must be filed in writing at Cambridge court by the specified October date.
Mary A Sullivan of Cambridge seeks appointment as executrix of the estate of William F Lewton in Middlesex. The petition asks the Court for probate of the instrument as last will without bond surety. Written paranes must be filed before 10 o'clock on October 22 at Cambridge Court st. Witness John C Lease? Let us know.
The court is informed of the death of Anthony Scelsi of Cambridge 15 id Co and the executor of the will has filed for probate. Attorneys must appear in writing by ten o clock on the twenty day of October 1980 at the court, with John Co. Esquire as referee. The notice is dated October 27 1980 and signed by Jordan, Register.
Public auction announced by Cambridgeport Savings Bank to foreclose a mortgage dated June 1 1905 on 32 Harvard Street Cambridge lot shown as Lot Son A Plan 4 Plan 36. Sale includes buildings and fixtures with $500 cash down, balance within ten days, subject to taxes and municipal liens. October 17 notice from the bank and attorney.
Middlesex Probate Court in Cambridge announces a petition for probate of the last will of Minglecabeth Hulse of Cambridge. Albert S. Hulse of Watertown seeks appointment as executor without bond. objections or written actions must be filed by October 30, 1940, before ten in the forenoon.
A hearing is scheduled before the License Commission in Room 22 City Hall for October 2 1840 at 2 o clock. The case involves John Reardon & Sons Division of Wilson & for a permit related to gas station operations at Waverly Street Cambridge. The total quantity does not exceed 150 gallons and is restricted by underground use.
Public auction set for Wednesday November 6 at 2:30 PM on the premises of a parcel in East Cambridge at the corner of Charles and South Third Streets. The property includes all buildings fixtures and improvements with a deed description on file and is subject to unpaid taxes and encumbrances. A $100 cash payment is required at sale with balance due within ten days. East Cambridge Savings Bank is the mortgagee and present holder with further details available at their office. October 12 15 38.
Franklin Savings Bank of the City of Boston through treasurer Everett W. Gammone will foreclose a mortgage dated May 71 1920 on Lot 8 and Lot B in Cambridge described in a 1900 plan. The sale is at 3 PM October 28 1940 at the premises, with taxes and assessments due, cash down payment, deed in 10 days, and further terms to be announced.
Cambridge probate announces that Henry AH. Drew of Watertown is cited to be appointed executor without bond. Interested persons must file a written appearance in Middlesex probate Court at Cambridge before ten o clock in the forenoon on the citation day. Witness John C. Legent First Judge. Register Loring P. Jordan. Oct 12 19 31.
Harriet H Parmenter of Mount Holly Vermont petitions to use and record a copy of the will in Middlesex Probate Court Vermont and be appointed executrix without bond. Citations require appearance in Cambridge before November 14 as return day. Witness John C Leggat Judge. October 1940.
The Harvard Square Business Men's Association opened its dinner season at the Commander with President Claus Gelotte in the chair. John Campbell of Superior Laundry led a delegation. Geo McLaughlin spoke on Plan E. Manning Co. rep discussed a Cambridge directory project. Capt. Morin of the State Guard spoke on national defense. Lorenzo Maletta joined the association. Galvin and others discussed Christmas decorations.
Geelotte Inc Cameras of Harvard Square will open a new shop at 284 Boylston Street Boston next Tuesday Claus Gelotte Inc announced in a brief notice the retail expansion to a larger Boston location.
The Board of License Commissioners reports a transfer and license form change under General Laws Chapter 138. Esser Lynch and Alva G. King seek to transfer their license and convert it to a tavern at 7 Exeter Street Cambridge in a single room on the first floor with cellar. Timothy F. Leahy and Herman E. Guthem are listed as parties. October 12.
Middlesex county records show Sarah L Ayers of Cambridge requested appointment as Cateratis of the late Charles F Ayers of Cambridge without a surety. The notice calls for any objections in the Cambridge Court, with return day on October 29, witnessed by John Ceat Esquire, First Judge, writ dated October 12, 1-26.
Heirs in Middlesex seek appointment of executors for Minnie Elisabeth Halse late of Cambridge Massachusetts. A petition asks that an executor be appointed without bond. Court notes October 30 return date and names Fi ness John eae Hequire as judge.
Administratrix of Hank McLaughlin late of Cambridge in Middlesex seeks allowance of a final account. Written notice required by October 29 in Cambridge Court. witnesses and court officers named.
John P. McNulty died at City Hospital after a brief illness. He was 28, born in Providence and lived at 4 Lamson Place Cambridge. He worked as a chauffeur for Central Taxi Co. and belonged to Jefferson Club. Survived by parents John J. and spouse not listed, four brothers Atty Alvin J Emmett Henry Earl, three sisters Lillian Madeline Ruth. Funeral from Daniel F. O'Brien Funeral Home to St. Mary's Church with burial at Cambridge Cemetery.
Miss Rose Lunn of M I T won the Amelia Earhart scholarship in Aeronautics and attorney Anthony Shalla spoke on Alien Law. Dinner October 14 at Gustie’s featured Boston reporter Dorothy C. Weyman and remarks on Japan and Asia. May Moyer McElroy of Washington was welcomed as Zonta International president. Weyman recalled six months in the Orient and discussed East Indies and world affairs.
Cambridge Kiwanians will view a color Salvation Army film next Wednesday with Brigadier Frederick Osmond as commentator. The event supports a Cambridge appeal of 12 000 dollars. A Cambridge women’s group led by Mrs. Charles Walcott spearheads the drive, with many local donors listed.
The Metropolitan Theatre opens with Knute Rockne All American starring Pat O Brien and featuring Gale Page Donald Crisp Ronald Reagan The companion film Calling All Husbands with George Tobias Lucille Fairbanks and Ernest Truex rounds out the bill The Knute Rockne life story traces his childhood in Norway to his 1931 death and is praised as outstanding in its portrayal of a great sport figure.
A restaurant survey shows beefsteak as the favorite dish across the United States, with corned beef and cabbage a close second.
Friends of Brendan Noonan gathered at the Continental to toast him as he begins married life. Toastmaster Henry Donovan and city officials attended the event with Mayor Lyons among the notable guests while Michael Noonan watched the festivities.
Chief Gutheim thanks Cambridge residents for interest in his department’s recent program during Fire Prevention Week and urges the public to continue to check for possible fire dangers regularly.
The Mayor's Committee for Highway Safety reports local automobile insurance rates remain unchanged, in contrast to increases noted in neighboring communities.
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