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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1919
Page
15
Ralph E. Diffendorfer urged a thorough knowledge of community needs during a Boston session at the Interchurch World Movement conference held at the First Baptist Church.
The day saw largely attended sessions with instructive discussions on Protestantism margins. Speakers included Dr. Robert L. Kelly Rev Dr Thomas Pollock and others outlining the Dukes County survey noting Gexnold as the only town without a church.
An old home remedy for restoring natural hair color is marketed as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound. The ad claims a simple application via sponge or brush darkens gray hair evenly, making it look years younger with repeated use.
All officers were re-elected during the fiscal year with President Wilson continuing in the role. The report notes stable leadership and ongoing governance underway.
John Tamilic aged two of Conn street Woburn attempted to prove immunity to bullets by firing a .28 revolver at his head. The gun misfired first then discharged on a second attempt tearing part of his jaw. He is at Choate Memorial Hospital with expected recovery.
Brown University defeated Boston University 24 to 14 in a basketball game. Stars included Perry Albright Shea and Burman delivering key scoring and defense.
The East ern Massachusetts Poultry Association opened the largest exhibition ever held in Chelsea with 800 birds 100 rabbits and various small animals. Prizes were awarded in the show with grand prizes to Dexter Everett and Dick Roslindale for best bird and best Rhode Island Red. notable breeders won Blues in several breeds and a white Cochin cock owned by Foss Melrose drew major prizes.
The Twombley pigeon exhibition showcased top prizes with a U S government raised homing pigeon from France winning in Baltimore last week. Nearly a dozen homing pigeons exceeded 500 mile records in the display as judges for poultry included John W. Shonfield and George Dexter while pigeon judges listed Goodall Ashley Twombley Hersey Scofield and Carter.
The Massachusetts Civil Service Commission sent Fire Commissioner Murphy three captain candidates for district chief, with two rejections possible. The lineup includes Captain John M. Lally, Captain Cornelius O'Brien, and Captain Fitzgerald O’Lalor. Three district chief vacancies exist and promotions to lieutenants and captains are anticipated with the general orders.
Vice President Marshall urged uniting all US charitable and social groups under a single federation run by the American Red Cross. The Red Cross reported a 2 percent operating cost and $310,000,000 available for operations in the year ending June 30, 1919, with $211,000,000 of that sum allocated for activities.
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