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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1920
Page
22
Exit Jazz declares a push for proper dancing as the American Academy of Dancing Masters bans bunny hugging shimmying and cheek to cheek moves. The one step and fox trot stay allowed with guidance on proper form, ending awkward embraces and risky arm holds.
Cardinal O'Connell ordered the Catholic churches to take up Peter's Pence yesterday. The pastoral letter from Cardinal Gibbons to Bishop Shahan was read as well. Offerings were large, aiming to aid the Holy See and support the sovereign pontiff.
Director Irving L. Shaw announces exemptions under Massachusetts state income tax for interest on savings deposits not exceeding 2000 dollars. Exemptions cover savings banks in several New England states and certain Massachusetts trust and bank deposits. Tax returns are due March 1 for residents with gross income over 2000 or with taxable investment income.
In Rome on February 22 the Pope announced that the relief subscription for poor children in central Europe has reached 5,000,000 lire. In New York on February 22 the American Relief administration urged the U.S. government to allow sale on credit of 10,000,000 barrels of flour held by the grain corporation to feed starving men, women and children in Poland Austria Hungary Bohemia and Armenia.
A cross‑section of leaders including Herbert Hoover and Cardinal Gibbons call on Americans to donate surplus food rather than sell abroad. They warn that withholding relief could starve millions in Poland Austria Armenia Hungary and other famine‑stricken regions. The appeal argues conscience over politics and urges a credit sale of 10 million barrels of flour to fund aid.
Manager Edward Butler aims to reschedule postponed Interscholastic Hockey League games at Cambridge Pavilion late this week to determine Arlington’s place in the Pavilion championship series. The Arlington squad has postponed matches with Brookline Melrose and Newton High Schools to finalize participation.
A color reproduction of William Leigh's renowned work A Close Call will appear in the Pictorial Section of the upcoming Boston Sunday Post, highlighting the artist's dramatic scene for readers.
The Lady Chapel pavement was blessed by Rev Harman van Allen before high mass. The sanctuary pavement honors his father Daniel van Allen, and the chancel pavement honors Ellen Grubb by Miss Elsie Grubb of Philadelphia. A brass tablet bears a Latin inscription asking prayers for Daniel D. van Allen born 184? died 1913. The sermon praised George Washington and urged living his example with loyalty and Christianity.
Acting Collector Casey clarifies that clergymen must include fees for marriages christenings prayers for the dead and other ceremonies in taxable income. Housing meals and other benefits may also count. gifts are generally non taxable but large fees may be. About 35 000 returns filed in Massachusetts with 260 000 still due by March 15.
Panama February reports Governor Harding barred the Irish Freedom fundraiser at the Government Hotel Tivoli saying proceeds would aid the Irish Republic. More than a thousand disappointed supporters refused mass action and prepared to consider legal steps.
Memorial masses for deceased Knights of Columbus members are set across Boston area councils today. Masses will be at St. Margaret's in Dorchester and Gate of Heaven in City Point, with preaching by Rev. William H. Grant and other clergy. Additional services planned at St. Patrick's Roxbury, St. Joseph's Roxbury, St. Leonard Port Maurice North End, St. Stephen's North End, St. Joseph's West End, Holy Trinity Back Bay, St. James Back Bay, St. Cecilia's Back Bay, and other churches including St. Augustine's and SS Peter and Pauls.
Admiral William S. Benson, nominated to the U S Shipping Board, urged in Chicago that future naval policy expand and improve efficiency. He said the navy should match or exceed any world navy, justify peace by aiding commerce, and align commercial interests with naval power.
John Fitch of New York urged at the Workingmen's Educational Institute in Roxbury that workers must share in management to improve production in factories mills and mines. He spoke at the New International Hall on Wenonah Street.
Cardinal O'Connell urged 2500 women at the Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Association anniversary in Boston to defend Catholic womanhood against modern temptations. He warned the world risks moral ruin if women abandon fineness, modesty, and virtue, and urged league unity to keep Christian ideals alive amid pervasive secular trends.
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