Probate Court Notice of Estate of William T. Smith
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Probate Court invites objections to the administratrix first account for the estate of William T. Smith late of Sudbury. Written appearance must be filed in Cambridge before ten o clock in the forenoon on November 24, 1952. Witness John C Leggat Esquire First Judge. John J Butler Register. Oct 23 30 Nov 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
William T. Smith
Sudbury
Cambridge
John C. Leggat
Esquire
John J. Butler
Register
Anna
B. Smith
Probate Court Notice in Estate of Anna B Smith
Probate court in Cambridge addresses interested parties in the Anna B. Smith estate Sudbury. Administratrix has filed first account for allowance and objectors must appear in court before 10 am on November 24. Witness John C. Leggat First Judge and John J. Butler Register. Oct 23 30 Nov 6
Divorce Petition in Middlesex County Court
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts issues a divorce citation to Stuart A. MacLellan of Maynard, a U.S. Navy member, on cruelty grounds from his wife Ireve M. MacLellan. The court in Cambridge requires a written appearance within 21 days from December 1952.
Petition for adoption of Paula Mary Lyons
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex probate court notices a petition by John D Castor and Paula J Castor of Maynard to adopt Paula Mary Lyons child of Martin Lyons and Paula Lyons and change the name to Paula Mary Castor. Objections by written appearance due by November 14 at forenoon. witness John C Leggat. Register John S Butler. October 16 23 30
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
Paula
Mary Lyons
Maynard
John D. Castor
Paula’ J. Castor
Paula Mary Lyons
Martin Lyons
Parts Unknown
Paula J. Lyons
Paula Mary Castor
Cambridge
John C. Leggat
Esquire
John 5. Butler
Register
Petition for administration of Herbert J Woodbine estate
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex County notifies all interested in Herbert J Woodbine of Acton that Robert E Woodbine seeks appointment as administrator without surety. A written appearance is due by November 10 1952 in Cambridge. Witness John C Legent, register John J Butler. Oct 23 30 Nov 6
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of
John C. Legent
E&quire
John J. Butler
Lost duplicate deposit book replacement notice
Assabet Institute for Savings advises that a duplicate deposit book No. 12395 has been lost and a replacement has been requested. Sidney E. McCleary treasurer notes dates October 16 23 30 as part of the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assabet Institute For Savings
Sidney. E. McCleary
Treav
Chestnut Tale Origin Traced to Edward Abbey Storytelling
The saying originated from Edward Abbey, the English painter known for starting tales with a farmer and chestnuts. Each time he began a story, he ended with that farmer chestnut image, becoming a repeated reference in discourse.
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Edward Abbey
Divorce Petition Filed for Marie E Carr Seeking Custody and Alimony
Middlesex county court hears libel by Marie E Carr against Justin Thornton Carr for divorce on cruelty and neglect with request for alimony and custody of minor child Cheryl Lorraine Carr. Return day set twenty one days from March 23 1953 with appearance required. court orders restraint on husband pending final ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
Justin Thornton Carr
Marie E. Carr
Cambridge
J Thornton Carr
Aly
Marie E. Care
Chery
Lorraine’ Carr
John C. Leggat
John J. Butler
Novi
Petition for probate of Willis estate in Middlesex
A document notes a petition by Alice B Hunt of Middlesex seeking to file and record a copy of the last will of Samuel L Willis late of Olympia Washington and to be appointed executrix with will annexed. A written appearance is required by the return day. John C Leggat and John J Butler register. Oct 23 30 Nov 6
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Samuel
L. Willis
Olympia
Thurston
State of Washington
Middlesex
Cambridge
John C. Leggat
Register
Lost Pass Book Notice for Contord Bank
Lost Pass Book No 1150 announced by Contord Bank Mars. Holder urged to report and boundary any fraudulent use.
Six Stevenson Communities Named in Postal Guide List
Oversight notes six Stevensons exist in the United States and none named Eisenhower. The towns are Stevenson in Alabama Connecticut Kentucky Maryland Minnesota and Washington.
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Oversight
Washington
U.P
United States
Stevenson
Eisenhower
Eightieth son to join Army after WWII service
Sterling Kansas article notes seven of Mrs Mary Doll’s sons served in U S forces during World War II and the Korean conflict with all returning home safely. The eighth son of a 13 child family will enter the Army soon.
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Sterling
Kan
Mary Doll
U. S
Probate Court Divorce Petition in Middlesex County
Florence M Hanson of Brooklyn is cited by her husband Harold J Hanson for a divorce on grounds of cruel and abusive treatment. The petition seeks custody of minor children and requires a written appearance within twenty one days from December 22, 1952. Witnesses include First Judge John C Legest and Register John J Butter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
Florence M. Hanson
Brooklyn
New York
Harold J. Hanson
Cambridge
John. C. Legest
Quire
John J. Butter
Register
Adoption petition for Jean Mason name change request
Probate Court in Middlesex County invites all interested parties to object to a petition by Henry S Filipiak and Helen Filipiak of Maynard seeking leave to adopt Jean Mason Jr. of unknown father Ralph Roger Mason and Helen Mason and to change the child's name to Jean Filipiak. Objections must be filed by November 21 in Cambridge before Judge First.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
Jean Mesen
Maynard
Henry S. Filipiak
Helen Filipiak
Jean
Mason
Ralph Roger
Helen Mason
Jean Filipiak
Cambridge
John C. Leggat
Esquire
John J. Butler
Register
Walter Mason
Henry
Filipiak
Parts Unknown
Walter Fillpisk
Adoption Petition for Walter Mason in Maynard Court
Henry Fili piak and Helen Filipiak of Maynard seek leave to adopt Walter Mason a child of Ralph Roger Mason Junior. The petition requests the child’s name changed to Walter Filipiak. A written appearance is required with a return date in November 1952.
Name mix up at christening ends in a comedic storm
A frantic father begs the clergyman to record his second son’s name correctly on the birth certificate. He protests that if the name reads Jack for his boy he fears it will appear as Jackass, prompting a humorous but urgent plea for proper spelling.
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Tony
Namia
Babe
The World's Tallest Dwarf At A Circus Side Show
A circus side show advertised a dwarf five feet tall. A citizen expressed surprise, and the proprietor replied that the man is “the wonderful thing about him” because he is the tallest dwarf in the world.
Englishman Mistaken Foul Tip For Mule In Baseball Tale
An Englishman, lured to a baseball game, is struck on the ear by a foul tip and, regaining consciousness, asks what it was. He mishears it as mule, exclaiming in disbelief as others correct him. A light exchange follows about Harold joining the family business after college.
Safety First Scene Sparks Walkout Over Cliff Jump
A girl in a film scene balks at a dangerous jump into shallow water. She tells the director she will not risk drowning as only a foot of water lies below the cliff. The director responds that the risks are part of the shot.
Can't. Eat That: Hen house Egg Tale in a Mother’s Quip
A mother teases her child about eggs in a rustic exchange. The little girl recalls the hen house scene and notes only one egg is used for a pat ern. The dialogue preserves a rural voice and aging humor.
Unclear historical note on Flora and Freddie
Fragmentary OCR indicates a disrupted diary or article mentioning Flora, a removal, prayers, a surprise from Freddie, and disrupted phrasing with stray punctuation marks and nonstandard words. The text is too damaged to extract a coherent event or dates.
Taxpayer Rant Sparks Public Debate
By Bus Pauw contends the government could not raise more tax money except by a law forcing longer life, reflecting public frustration over taxation and policy. The remark frames a broader discussion on fiscal policy and citizen grievances.
A Safe Smoke Message From Massachusetts Safety Council
The Massachusetts Safety Council urges smokers to extinguish cigarettes before disposal and avoid center ashtray tossing. The New Bedford Standard Times notes tax ire, stating the government exploits workers and burdens the common man with hidden taxes.
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The
Massachusetts Safety Council
New Bedford
Mass
Standard Times
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