Local Election Bets and Odd Ball Scandal Rumors
Fragments show a town debating salary raises and dog tax amid politics names like Steele Connors and Avery in a district report. Notes on post office and fire department clashes hint at ongoing civic clashes, plus a local dramatic club planning The Bat production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Uncle Sam
Sheridan
Jo¢n Piterfsen
P. O
Jimmy” Parrett
Spec” White
Chet
Sawyer
Herald Priest
Joe Mancini
Ray Connors
Nix
Whalen Pattlé
Sheriir
Maynard Dramatic Club
Probate notice for will of Mery A Tulis deceased
The Probate Court of Middlesex Mass announces a petition for probate of a will for Mery A Tulis of Sudbury. George E Tulis is named as executor without bond. Objections or written appraisals must be filed in Cambridge Court before 10 o clock on September 12, 1939. Loring P Jordan, Register. Aug 16 28 30
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of
Cambridge
Wittels
John C. Legrat, Esquré
Said
Loring P. Jordan
Register
Lost Book Notice From The Middlesex Institution for Savings
The notice states deposit book No 41375 has been lost. Payment is stopped. Issued by H. F. Smith treasurer of The Middlesex Institution for Savings, dated August 21, 1939, Concord Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middesex Institution For Savings
H. F. Smith
Concord
Mass
Probate Court Citation for Insane Person Townsend Gleason
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Probate Court cites L Townsend Gleason of Acton as insane. Jennie W Gleason or a suitable guardian is named the proposed guardian. Objections must be filed by September 15, 1939. Witness John C Leggat, First Judge. Loring P Jordan, Register. August 23 30, September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Townsend Gleason
Jennie W. Gleason
Acton
iCanbridgé
Efére
Witnegs
C. Leggat
Es ‘Quire
Vacation Notices and Local Visits Across Coastal Maine
Readers report Grace Manning returned from a week at a wet beach in York Beach Maine. Mika Ambrose of River Street enjoys a Welchare office vacation. Donald Coolidge of Rutland visited relatives in Falmouth. Mrs and Mr Cadldrey and others from Lincoln Street hosted two weeks at their home. A whist event and bingo at SAN VARE Alstrombenn featured Helen Anderson and George Oberteo. Robert Leslie accompanied a weekend motor trip from Cape Cod to Maine along the coast.
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Mika Katherine Ambrose
River ‘Street
Falmouth
Donald ‘Coolidge
Rutland
Hig
Alfred B.cadldrey
Oberteo
San Vare Alstrombennur
Iter H. Gleason
Gleasondale
Robert Leslie
Cape Cod
Maine
Picnic and cooking hints from a 1960s guide
A nostalgic recipe and picnic planning piece offers practical tips for large family gatherings and casual barbecues. It includes menus, simple dessert ideas, a freezer method, and quick questions with brief answers on common fabric and care queries.
School Girls Fashion Shop Ad Promises Durable Silk Hosiery
An old advertisement urges shoppers to visit the Fashion Shop for long wearing silk hose and plaid jackets. It highlights a three for 49 cent hosiery deal and mentions plaid colors and durable fabrics as back to school goods.
Estate of Betwey Anna Twitchell Probate Citation
Petition filed in Cambridge to distribute the trust estate of Betwey Anna Twitchell late of Acton for the benefit of Clarence V. Twitchell and others. Objects must appear in writing before 10:00 a.m. September 12, 1939, at the court. Witness John C. Leggat, First Judge, August 7, 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
Anna Twitchell
Acton
Clarence V. Twitchell
Cambridge
John C. Leggat
Loring P. Jordan
Register
Probate Court Notices From Acton Massachusetts
The acton probate docket lists notices to Albertie Mead Cartie M Durkee Susie Littlefield Henry L Haynes Thelind Blood Nettie E Whitcomb Evangeline Hall of Acton as representatives of First Universalist Parish West Acton and to Attorney General for the Commonwealth. It concerns estate funds from the will of Spelley Anna Twitchell and asks whether funds should join the residue of the estate if parish services cease. A second notice advises Lacy N Parker estate in Acton with Sue E Newport of Acton seeking appointment as administrator without surety. Court dates Aug 16 23 30 Sept 6 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Idted
Iss
Albertie Mead
Cartie M. Durkee
Susie Littlefield
Henry
L. Haynes
Thelind, Blood
Nettie * E. Whitcomb
Evangeline 5 Hall
Adto
Said
Acton
Commonwealth
Arvin M. Davis
Ag Hess
Sait-Henvest
Farfal
Cone Bey
Fediatrie
Public Auction at Acton for Household Goods and Livestock
A public auction in Acton on Saturday August 26 1939 offers 8 room house contents many antiques and furniture plus kitchenware beds rugs glassware china and silverware. Also livestock birds hogs grains tools and garden items with sale starting 10 AM rain or shine and postponed to August 28 if rain delays.
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Clearaer Siam
Siic
South Acton
Aethie’ Tamily
Movinz
Florida
Roéprv
H.W
Petition Recited in Court by Felix Kulevicz
A petition is described as having been received by the Court from Felix Kulevicz in the county seeking relief. John C. Leggat Esquire notes the record, dated August fifteenth in the year nineteen hundred six, with Loring P. Jordan signing as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Nea Mitriboes
Warelantvee Deséribe
Felix Kulevicz
Said
County
Loring
Bean storage and cleanup method note
A jumbled instruction fragment describes boiling beans briefly after cooking to aid cleaning. It mentions placing a piece under refrigeration and briefly venting, then storing eight bags and stopping to avoid spoilage.
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Tal
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Actonin
Massachusetts Department of Mental Health
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Grace Manning
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Wetter Beach
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George
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Mae
Walt
Elednor Howe
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Michigan Avenue
Chica
Craleeas
Omer Aseretaer Union
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Commorine Neon Ebony
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