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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1921
Page
9
Stoughton residents react to the Federated Men's Clubs of local churches declaring war on "Movie Balls" held at the Stoughton Town Hall. Local sentiment runs high as authorities push for action.
A petition against the affairs was reported yesterday and is again to be presented this afternoon at a meeting between the Selectmen and a committee of presidents of three men's clubs led by M. C. Hill of the Congregational Church and W. A. MacCombie, head of the Men’s Club.
Three church men's clubs refused comment on the proposed action and planned meeting with Selectmen this afternoon. Objections center on dim lighting for dancing while pictures play, though Arthur McGrory of Weymouth defends the events as proper with ample lighting and a uniformed police presence. He notes Selectmen have attended and found nothing objectionable. McGrory vows to fight to stay if complaints arise. In Providence, two men, Mitchell and Murray of Boston police, arrested Reilly and Mildred on auto larceny charges. Reilly, 23, of 154 Warren Ave, and Mildred, 20, of 106 East Newton St.
In Portland Maine Judge Clarence Hale delivered a novel ruling in the second trial of Mrs Genevieve Howard of Boston versus Colonel Milton H French of Thomaston for breach of promise. The case ended by default with $200 awarded to Mrs Howard who claimed the colonel’s refusal to marry harmed her career.
A man and woman identify themselves as William J. Reilly and his wife Mildred are accused in an auto theft case. Police report details remain unclear in the fragmented notice.
An advertisement promotes dissolving dandruff with four ounces of plain liquid arvon applied at night. Rub in gently and by morning most dandruff will be gone. Three or four more applications claim to destroy all signs of dandruff, stop itching, and leave hair fluffy, lustrous, glossy, silky, and soft.
Patrolmen in Brooklyn instructed to seek evidence against home liquor makers but require warrants before arrests. Liquor within homes before April 4 exempt from seizure. Commissioner Enright mobilizes 200 officers in plain clothes to curb violations. Brooklyn injunctions shut 12 liquor establishments for April and May with $1000 bonds.
The City Missionary Society expands its annual summer outings for Boston’s poor mothers. A longer season is planned to meet rising poverty and unemployment, with increased camp facilities and a broader program of recreation. The Rosemary Cut camp will reopen with an extended season.
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