Probate Notice in Massachusetts Court 1942
The probate court records a petition for probate by Albert Hi Maynard as administrator of Harry E. Larkin late of the county deceased. Interested parties must appear by ten o’clock noon on the return day February 19, 1942, to object. John C. Leggat is the first judge and Loring P. Jordan the register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Harry. E. Larkin
Said
Albert Hi
F Maynard
John C. Leggat
Court
Loring P. Jordan
Register
John
Leggatt
Divorce Petitions In Probate Court Formed From Local Filing
A probate court filing shows Gertrude Warney seeking a divorce from her husband for alcohol intoxication cruel and neglectful conduct and failure to provide maintenance. The appearance date is set within twenty one days with judge John Leggatt presiding, noting dates February 14 1942 and subsequent entries February 19 26 and March 5.
Vocabulary of Stutterers and Their Silent Lexicon
A study notes that about 80 percent of stutterers are male and possess vocabularies about 50 percent larger than fluent speakers due to a reliance on synonyms for hard to pronounce words.
Wealth and Land Ownership Maxim Echoes Legal Thought
The saying asserts that wealth grants vast land ownership extending to the sky, reflecting a law maxim about the expansive power of property. It frames ownership as an ultimate, almost boundless, control over land resources.
Jingle Contests Continue With Weekly Prizes
Raleigh Cigarettes sponsor weekly jingle contests inviting entrants to craft the best last line for a jingle. Over 100 liberal prizes offered each week. Watch this paper for details.
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Raleigh Cigarettes
Ady
Lost Deposit Book Notice from Middlesex Savings Bank
Payment stopped on Deposit Book No. 42473 of J W Ballou Asst Treas. Middlesex Institution for Savings Concord Massachusetts announces loss dated February 21 1942 with notices for February 26 March 5 and March 12.
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Middlesex Institution For Savings
J. W.ballou
Concord
Mass
Massachusetts Probate Court license to sell Acton estate
The Middlesex Probate Court invites objections to a petition for license to sell real estate of Lucy C. Davis late of Acton. Interested parties must file a written appearance in Cambridge before ten in the forenoon on March 13 1942. Witness Judge John C Leggat dated February 17 1942.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
Lucy C. Davis
Acton
Cambridge
John C. Leggat
Esquire
Loring P. Jordan
Sheetstey
Lost bank book notice from Assabet Institution for Savings
Legal notice states the deposit book 4507 is lost and payments are stopped. Sidney B. McCleary, Treasurer, Maynard Massachusetts, dates February 16 19 26 and March 5 12 in 1942 reference the notice.
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Assabet Institution For Savings
Sidney B. McCleary
Maynard, Mass
Lost book notice for duplicate pass book
Sidney E. McCleary treasurer announces a lost pass book No 10817 and has filed for a duplicate on February 12 19 26. The notice asks holders to report missing or counterfeit use and to contact the treasurer with claims.
Culture Offensive Assisting Aggressor in Continuing Attacks
Editorial note discusses opinions in columns as those of the news analyst. Western Newspaper Union release frames the piece. The content warns that the culture described favors an aggressor, with heroic Luzon stories appearing amidst war reporting.
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Luzon
Western Newspaper Union
Menace or Jap Culture Beliefs Mark Pacific War War Talk
The piece argues that Japanese cultural and religious pressure aims at uniting Mohammedan and Asian peoples against Britain and the Allies. It notes British Hindu and Indian tensions, Burma’s anti-British mood, and China’s road-building as war factors. It mentions Singapore’s defense and Pacific naval evacuations as the siege unfolds.
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India
House of Lords
Burma
Irawaddy
Rangoon
Mandalay
China
Far East
United Nations
America
Pacific
Wavell
Singapore
Percival
Britain
MacArthur
Luzon
Epic of Defense on Luzon Warfront Reveals Brave Struggles
Eyewitness dispatches from Luzon describe MacArthur era defenders repelling Japanese assaults amid a shrinking line. American tank crews trample ground troops into foxholes to block landings while fortress guns duel with field artillery in a costly stalemate.
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MacArthur
Drum
Hughes
Luzon
Corregidor
Dunkirk
Sinkings Grow as German Submarines Patrol Atlantic
The torpedoing of the 15,355 ton Swedish steamship Amerikaland 200 miles off New York harbors a rising Atlantic toll. Navy officials say Germans use single ships rather than convoys, while large submarines strike coastwise tankers. Petroleum Administrator Ickes warns of potential fuel shortages.
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Amerikaland
New York Harbor
Seven Seas
Atlantic
Navy Department
Panama
Sealanes
Ickes
States
Highlights in the week’s news across cities
Reports from New York on radiomen wage boosts and war bonuses after a ship sinking. Malta, Valetta, endures 13 air raids in one day as reinforcements arrive for the siege. Chicago reviews municipal bond market finding fewer federal grants for local improvements amid a shrinking loan volume. Baasawwn, Sande.
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New York
Valetta
Malta
Mediterranean
Chicago
Barcus, Kindred, & Co
Chicago Financial House
Baasawwn
Sande
Maynard Glee Club Hosts Washington Birthday Concert
The Maynard Glee Club conducted a patriotic program at the Arlington Masonic Temple celebrating Washington's Birthday. Under Frank T. Helland the twenty voice group drew a large, appreciative audience. They will perform next at Port Devens on Friday evening March 27.
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Glee Club
Maynard
Anchor and Ark
Least to Mend Little said is soonest mended
Quote attributed to George Wither about valuing quick repair over delay. No additional context or events provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wither
Foreclosure Suit on Concord Mortgage Parcel Trio
Middlesex Institution for Savings seeks authority to exercise the power of sale on a mortgage covering three adjoining parcels totaling about 84556 square feet on Elm Street and Musketaquid Road in Concord. Respondents urged to appear by March 23, 1942 to avoid bar on challenging the foreclosure under the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Payne
Ann Mellor Payne
Concord
County of
Middlesex
Commonwealth
Middlesex Institution For Savings
Elm Street
Musketaquid Road
Middlesex County South District Registry of Deeds
Boston
John E. Fenton
Esquire
Charles A. Southworth
Free yeast recipe book offer from Standard Brands Inc
If You Bake at Home We have prepared and will send absolutely free to you a yeast recipe book full of grand recipes such as Oven Scones Cheese Puffs Honey Pecan Buns Coffee Cakes and Rolls. Drop a card with your name and address to Standard Brands Inc 691 Washington St New York City Adv.
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Standard Brands Inc
Washington St
New York City
Adv
Birthday Party for Irene Kagokags Attends Acton Family Home
Miss Irene Kagokags daughter of the Acton highways superintendent and Mrs Kazokas celebrated her fourth birthday at the home of Mr and Mrs John Byget on Florida road. Guests enjoyed a birthday cake refreshments and appropriate games during the social gathering with several playmates in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Kagokags
Acton
William Kazokas
John Byget
Florida Road
Raleigh Jingles Contest Promises Weekly Prizes
Raleigh Cigarettes repeats a large jingle contest offering 133 prizes weekly in this newspaper notice. The ad promotes liberal rewards and ongoing participation for readers entering jingles.
One's Burden For Every Man Shall Bear His Own Burden
A religious reflection phrase appears to note individual responsibility and accountability for one’s actions. The line emphasizes personal burden rather than collective blame in moral choice.
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