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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
6
The Boston Chamber of Commerce defeated the St Louis Chamber in a campaign to gain new members. Robert S Weeks, chairman of the membership committee, announced the results yesterday. Boston reported about 1400 new members versus 335 for St Louis.
A double funeral was held at Mt. Auburn Cemetery chapel for Frank Peter Parker Jr. and his son Frank Peter Parker age 38 of Lexington. Both were killed in an automobile accident in East Milton last Sunday. Frederick L. Emery conducted the service. both men attended the First Church of Christ Scientist in Lexington.
Local friends of Cornelius Haggerty formerly with Wood Mill say he was killed in Ireland while handling his brother Daniel's affairs. The U S citizen had gone overseas after Daniel's railroad accident death last March and reportedly fell victim to the Black and Tans. Confirmation was not yet received.
Big children and little ones in party clothes filled the YD clubrooms for a Santa themed Christmas tree party. From afternoon to dusk the youngsters played danced teased Santa and enjoyed treats before being driven home by car. Mrs. Harry Porter of Boston led the executive committee assisted by Mrs. Allan Smith Mrs. George P B Magoun Mrs. Lawrence Decane and Mrs. Wayland Minot.
Torchy. a lively columnist, takes a lighthearted trip to the races in the Boston Sunday Post Magazine. The piece captures Torchy’s antics and quick wit amid racing crowds and colorful characters.
Dr. Wilfred T. Grenfell spoke in Symphony Hall about his Labrador coast work while Dr. E N Curtis presented coast pictures. S A Starratt urged Anglo Saxon unity and federation growth, noting shared civilization stakes as Gaelic music by Scottish pipers accompanied the program.
Three new assistant United States attorneys were named for the district of Massachusetts yesterday. Joseph Carroll and James F. Aylward join District Attorney Gallagher’s staff in Boston, with Thomas J. O Connor taking charge of liquor prosecutions in the western part of the state. Lewis Goldberg remains on the staff and will handle admiralty matters while Alonzo Garcelon is transferred to Washington to work with the internal revenue bureau.
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