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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1920
Page
9
Timsonovan, hailed as the grand old man, spoke at the annual Archdiocese Catholic Total Ence Union meeting in Grewton. He praised temperance work as he recalled taking the pledge 71 years ago and noted active members from two societies attending.
Attendance at the meeting and the following officers were re-elected James F. Manning Taunton first vice president Miss A F Reardon Lynn second vice president Maurice Dinneen Boston secretary Thomas H Finan Brookline financial secretary and Henry W Feenan Milton corresponding secretary Miss Helen M Sweeney Hibernian Total Abstinence Society and Lawrence Corcoran Brookline were elected delegates to the International Anti Alcoholic Congress in Washington September 21 to 23 Mrs James E Skinner John A Duggan and Anthony Tiese were chosen as alternates
A new Cambridge playground near the Charles River Parkway end of Flagg Street was formally dedicated as Raymond Burns Field. Mayor Quinn spoke of expanded outdoor activities for school children. Rev. Dennis A. O'Brien told Corporal Burns's history, with James T. Barrett and Charles H. Shea also speaking and a closing band performance.
The Governor General of Canada the Duke of Devonshire marked his 52nd birthday quietly in Ottawa on May 31. Congratulations poured in from across the Dominion and from England at Government House.
Fine weather drew large fields at Framingham Wollaston and other clubs. Fred Thayer faced D B Watters in a Wolaston semi final, Watters winning 2 to 1. Results across Wollaston Brae Burn Commonwealth Woodlands Albemarle and nearby clubs highlighted medal play and net trophies with several players posting strong scores. A senior members’ tournament at the Country Club is planned for Wednesday or Thursday with the Laurence Curtis shield on offer.
Fred Faller wearing Dorchester Club colors won the 10 mile Marathon at Russell Field, Rus sell, in 53 minutes 8 seconds, finishing a lap ahead of Jimmy Henigan. Over 12,000 spectators watched as Faller pulled clear in the final miles and led a tight neck and neck duel for three laps.
Captain John Prior of Medford High delivered a batting carnival in a 11 to 6 victory over Brookline High. Prior hit a homer a double and two singles as Medford built a lead early and withstood a late Brookline surge after a near full second-string effort.
Cambridge Latin’s scrappy lineup pulled off a dramatic 8 to 7 victory over Somerville High at Recreation Field in a crucial Suburban league championship game. The visitors staged a late rally with two down in the ninth to clinch the win.
Cambridge Cantabs win two of three from league leaders Somerville with a ninth inning rally. McCrehan scores on a two base hit by Gauvreau after a misplay, giving Cambridge the tying and winning runs as Dowd’s throw pulls first baseman off the bag. Dowd hits a home run and Goutreau, Simpson, Barker, Crandall contribute RBI hits.
The Morgan Memorial buildings at Shawmut avenue and Corning street will be open today from 10 a m to 5 p m as part of the 25th anniversary celebration of Rev. Dr. Edgar J. Helms' pastorate. The principal event, a religious pageant, is set for tomorrow night and Thursday afternoon and night at Tremont Temple.
Elements of nourishment are contained in this old fashioned tonic. The weakened system readily absorbs these food elements and turns them into new tissue and flesh. The tonic is vital for those who lack nourishment and is guaranteed free from alcohol or dangerous drugs.
Hopewell is presented as a versatile, budget friendly industrial hub with ample power, plentiful labor, pure water, mild climate, nearby raw materials, rail and deepwater access, factory buildings and worker housing, plus supportive sites and no restrictive rules. The notice urges readers to investigate Hopewell.
Twenty four yachts in six classes sailed in the 51st South Boston Yacht Club open regatta under a strong shifting southwest wind. An accident in the Victory class disabled Coat by J G Munnich causing withdrawal. Sally XI led Victory class, narrowly edging Panther by under a minute with Sally XI skippered by A McGarty. Blitzen won the Hingham Winthrop one design, with Vixen close behind. Limited entries due to three weeks of bad weather reduced participation.
The Danish Rigsdag proposes constitutional amendments to establish a republic replacing the monarchy. Government would be led by a state council whose chairman serves as President of the republic.
Members of Rose Croix Council and Knights of Columbus attended a memorial mass for their deceased members at St. Joseph's Church yesterday at 4 a.m.
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