Probate Court notices and bank duplicate request in Massachusetts
The file records a probate petition for Evelyn Merley Reid of Acton seeking executrix status with bond surety in Middlesex County. It also notes a bank book duplicate request for Bank Book No 1573 and mentions residents Walter Piper and Albert Hosmer in St Augustine for winter. The notice dates to January 3, 10, 17, 1940 with signatures from Judge John C Bergatyer and Clerk Loring P Jordan.
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Walter’ E ‘Piper
Ae Road
St. * Eersteida
Mr Dad
Albert Hosmer
St. Augustine
Applin
Waynard Trust Company
Maynard
Massachusetts
Robert
Alexander Reid
Robert’ A.reid
Acton
Saidnty
Evelyn Merley i Reid
Aconid County
Ridge
John C. Bergatyer
Loring
P. Jordan
Reetster
Probate court notice on John Lute estate
The Probate Court calls all interested parties to object to the trustee Eleanor Coggeshall’s request for allowance of the will period from twenty eighth to thirty first intps inclusive. Appearance required at the bridge before ten o clock in the moon on February second, 1910. Exchange includes judges Lieggat and Jordan. Jan 17, 24, 31.
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Wucetts Lesex
Ss.k
John Lute
Maynard
Coune
Eleine A. Coggeshall
Bridge
John C.lieggat
Loring P. Jordan
Register
Lost Book Notice from Middlesex Institution for Law
According to law notice Deposit Book No. has been lost. Payment by J. W. Ballou Agst. Treas. ord. Middlesex Mass v9 1940.
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Middlesex
Institution For Law
J. W. Ballou
Agst. Treas
Ord
Mass
Roosevelt Budget Clash Drives Budget Fight in Congress
The budget battle shows President Roosevelt pushing a peacetime plan with higher defense and new taxes while Congress, during an election year, debates funding, anti lynching bills, and balancing the budget. Taft and Landon comments frame GOP reactions as the nation splits on fiscal strategy and defense. The piece also notes global war alarms and shifts in British leadership.
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Franklin’ Roosevelt
Congression
Mississippi
Pati Harrison
Senate Finance
Congress
O. P
Topeka
Alf Landon
Chicago
Ohio
Robert Taft
Taft
Invasion talk and new diplomatic ties surface in brief
A Moscow communist magazine claims Russia aims to Sovietize Finland to free it from oppressors and safeguard development. Simultaneously Washington and Canberra announce they will establish diplomatic relations, with Richard G Casey named as Australian minister and the U.S. minister to Canberra soon to be named.
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Communist ‘Internationale
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Finland
Casey
Bat
Washington
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U.S
Austrailia
Britain
Australia
Richard G. Casey
U. S
Canberra
Gloria ‘Vanderbilt
Andrew Jackson
Indianapolis
Abe
Hollywood
Herre
Beret
Squabbles in balkans amid rumania bessarabia tensions
The article describes tense Balkan diplomacy as Romania Hungary and Bulgaria maneuver over Bessarabia and Transylvania amid Soviet threats. It notes Italy's Mussolini pressing Csaky and Ciano to urge quick settlements to block Russian moves, with King Carol defending Bessarabia and Romanian claims steady.
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Rumania
Bucharest
Bulgaria
Russia
Bessarabia
Carol
Hungary
Stefan Csaky
Transylvania
Italy
Ciano
Benito ‘Mussolini
Balkans
Ciano- Csaky
Rumaniiia
Il Dice
Bane
Bessarabiogum
Peon
Moscow
Naval appropriation surge shapes global power balance
The article notes President Roosevelt's naval budget request of 1 224 521 833 and its potential to make the United States sea power larger than Britain twice as big as Japan, signaling a strategic shift in maritime strength. It also mentions railroad fare cuts, agricultural policy, and warnings to Britain over injuries to American ships and crews in belligerent ports.
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NAVY
Daniel Lee
Turbulent Labor Board saga spurs renewed hearings and retirements
Disjointed testimony in a House inquiry recaps NLRB clashes with industry groups and court rulings. A discharged NLRB examiner alleges favoritism toward AFL-CIO cases, while officials debate Congress's role in NLRB decisions. Admiral Richardson and Bloch are noted figures amid broader military repositioning.
Trade talks hinge on Argentina beef and US quotas
Reports detail reciprocal trade treaty talks between Archbassador Norman Armour and President Roberto Ortiz amid tensions over Argentina beef imports and US quota limits. The renewal of the trade act looms as debates rise among western farmers and Congress. Also noted is Rufus Dawes's death in Chicago and leadership moves at media and utility firms.
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Aires
Feveteen
Perear
Congress
Nornan Armour
Roberto
Ortiz
Britain
Forthoomibe
Argentina
U.S
Administration
Senate
Annual Church Meeting in West Acton elects officers
West Acton Sixty members attended the Annual Meeting in the vestry. Lowell Cram was chosen moderator. A supper was served, funds approved for a 3460 budget, and Give-A-Day campaign launched. Officers were elected across deacons trustees and church committees, with resignations noted and a silver tea to follow.
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West Acton
Lowell ‘Cram
George Clapp
Alfred Jones
William Holt
James Nelson
Maynard Society Installs Officers at Hillshall Meeting
The Society of St Anthony of Padua installed its officers during a well attended Sunday meeting at Hillshall. Anthony Mistitta became president with B Viola as vice president and a slate of officers including James Lawcehesi recording secretary Frank Finnocchi financial secretary Salvatore Terrasi treasurer Luigi DiGrappo Michael Lalli and Colégiero Cannella as trustees. A cèllation followed.
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Maynard
Society of ’St* Anthony of‘ Padua
Hillshall
Anthony Misti
Tta
Chimney Fire at Central Street Home Causes Half-Hour Battle
A chimney fire at the home of Mrs. Rose Downie on Central Street sparked a half hour blaze fight Thursday morning. No damage was reported to the building.
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Rose Downie
Acton Town Election Calendar 1940 Details
Acton political calendar lists town election set for March 4 1940 across precincts Citizens Caucus at Town Hall on Feb 6 745 p m Voter registration dates at School House South Acton Fire House West Acton Town Hall Acton Center Feb 1 7 9 pm Feb 2 7 1 pm Feb 21 12 m to 10 pm Nomination papers due Feb 28 5 pm and must be submitted to Registrars by Feb 16 5 pm Horace K Tuttle Town Clerk signed
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Citizens Caucus
School House
South Acton
West Acton
Acton Center
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