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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1921
Page
4
Newton school girls trained in home making and athletics demonstrated baby bathing and clothing using large kewpie dolls at the annual athletic meet on grounds at Newton Centre. About 1800 children participated as sweaters dresses hats and other articles were displayed.
Lieutenant Marcus Herbert Esterly, reported dead after the ZR-2 disaster, is listed as a Columbiana Ohio native in naval records. He was nine years old, enrolled in the naval reserves four years ago, and was ordered to active duty as an officer in 1918, remaining on active duty since then.
The Bangor and Aroostook Railroad laid off 28 men from its machine shop and road repair crews at Derby for six weeks. The car shop crew will remain intact to prepare cars for the fall potato shipment.
New York financier Edward L. Hearn has been chosen to direct the Knights of Columbus welfare program in Italy. The effort, supported by up to $1,000,000 from members, aims to acquire a Rome building with Vatican cooperation, under the supervision of William J. McGinley.
Police inspector Samuel J Battles recovered a $900 diamond stickpin with a blue stone set with 27 diamonds, hidden in the lining of his coat after a reported pickpocket attempt. The pin was not missing and detectives were told to halt the search.
Lawrence August 24 Helen five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Mark Evans died at General hospital from burns received last night while playing with a bonfire.
A $100 check from Cardinal O Connell supports keeping open the Baby Hygiene Station in South Boston at 293 West Third Street, serving about 500 registered babies. The station risks closure without more funds and continued health supervision in the district.
A Boston man reports impressions from last Saturday noting a local scene and events in the city. The letter conveys casual observations about people and happenings observed during a weekend in Boston.
A letter accompanies a $2 post office order and pledges more contributions to the Baby Hygiene Association. The message credits the group and nurse Mrs Kellar with saving a underweight baby’s health after early feeding and medical costs proved unfeasible. Names of contributors and supporters appear, reflecting local backing for ongoing aid.
Aug 24 in Pulham England reports that the ZR-2 was ready for arrival but the commander radioed a decision to return to Howden for speed tests. Kite balloons needed to estimate distances were not at Pulham, though some had been run up to 2600 feet at Howden.
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