Crocker named to Civil Service Head by Governor
Governor McCall displaced John J. Hogan and named Courtenay Crocker Boston attorney as Massachusetts Civil Service Commission head. Hogan’s term expired. Crocker replaces him. Reappointments included Joseph B. Fastman to Public Service Commission.
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John J. Hogan
Massachusetts Civil Service Commission
Courtenay Crocker
Boston
Hogan
Lowell
Walsh
Joseph B. Fastman
Public Service Commission
John T. Swift
Massachusetts Pharmaceutical Association Elects Doane President
Walter S. Doane of Worcester was chosen president of the Massachusetts Pharmaceutical Association at its annual meeting in Swampscott. Seventy five new members were elected. The Red Cross will care for wounded soldiers. Help the fund.
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Walter 5S. Doane
Worcester
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Diplomases mailed as MITA college cancels commencement
Massachusetts Agricultural College will not hold a traditional commencement this year. All about one hundred graduates are away in military or agricultural service due to the war, so the faculty will mail diplomas to the seniors.
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Massachusetts Agricultural College
Gallivan Rails Against Civil Service Ban on Holy Cross
Congressman Gallivan protests the Civil Service Commission decision not to recognize Holy Cross College as a recognized institution. He cites notable alumni and argues Holy Cross matches any recognized college. He seeks a floor discussion and a possible congressional investigation to challenge the ruling.
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Gallivan
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Worcester
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New England
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Ambrose Kennedy
Rhode Island
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Fitting Income to Food Costs Brings Budget Insight
Miss Anna Merritt East at the Food Economics Centre argues lower incomes enlarge the food share of budgets. She presents sample plans from $60 to $200 monthly, stressing careful menu planning and substituting corn meal for wheat to save costs.
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Anna Merritt East
Food Economics Centre
National Civic Federation
Ashburton Place
Miss East
Boston Woman to Be Capitol Picket
Kathrine Morey treasurer of the Massachusetts branch of the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage travels from Boston to Washington to join White House pickets in response to a wire from Alice Paul for immediate duty.
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Kathrine Morey
Massachusetts
Congressional Union For Woman Suffrage
Boston
Washington
White House
Wellesley Alumnae Hold Annual Meeting at Towercourt
Several hundred members of the Wellesley College alumnae association gathered for graduation and the annual meeting at Towercourt. Officers' reports were read, a luncheon followed, and no officer elections were held.
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Wellesley Alumnae
Wellesley College
Towercourt
Help the Red Cross Look After Uncle Sam's Soldiers Today
Today the Red Cross urges volunteers and donations to support soldiers in service. The appeal emphasizes comfort, medical aid, and companionship for troops abroad and at home.
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Uncle Sam
Holy Cross Commencement Honors Noted Figures
Worcester June 2 A Holy Cross College commencement conferred degrees led by Governor Samuel V McCall. John McCormack received an honorary doctor of literature along with Rev Thomas L Keany Dr John P Hussey and John F Grory. Valedictorian Edward H Linnahan spoke with other seniors including George F Flynn R J Henri Bayle and Arthur B O Neill. A memorial mass preceded the ceremony for deceased alumni.
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Holy Cross College
Samuel V. McCall
John McCormack
Thomas L. Keany
Hopkinton
John P. Hussey
Providence
John F. Grory
Norwich
Conn
Edward H. Linnehan
Pittsfield
George F. Flynn
Rumford
Mr. McCormack
Red Cross Urges Citizens to Subscribe as Duty
A call to action promotes joining the Red Cross as a patriotic obligation. The appeal emphasizes community service and national solidarity, urging readers to contribute or participate in relief efforts.
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Red Cross
Birthday Honors for Judge Fessenden
Judge Franklin Fessenden, senior Superior Court judge, was remembered yesterday on his birthday. Chelsea Mayor E F Willard presented him with a pocket knife and cigars. court officers and stenographers also gifted cigars. Judge Fessenden presides over the third jury session of the Superior Civil Court.
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Franklin Fessenden
Superior Court
E. F E. Willard
Chelsea
Fissenden
Superior Civil Court
Watertown High School Holds Class of Five Graduation
Five students graduated from Watertown High School at yesterday afternoon exercises. Diplomas were presented by A. C. Ely, chairman of the school committee.
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Watertown High School
A. C. Ely
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