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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1919
Page
8
A benefit is set for Arnold Wanner tomorrow evening at St. John's M E Church Broadway South Boston. He is nearly blind from an accident a year ago and lost a leg, and organizers hope to support him as he strives to work and avoid charity. The church pastor is Charles.
D D Tilton heads the entertainment and benefit. Mr Warner, now engaged in broom manufacture, learned the trade and operates a shop on Emerson street near I street in South Boston.
The Rev George A Gordon officiated at yesterdays ceremony for Miss Augustine van Wickle and Quincy Adams Shaw Jr at the Old South Church. Relatives and friends filled the rambling floral church as the bride, given in marriage by her stepfather William L McKee, wore ivory satin with a court train.
A Boston Sunday Post feature highlights the Czar of Russia's upbringing with vivid detail. Queen Marie of Romania contributes an intensely interesting article that sheds light on imperial beginnings and the royal household.
A historical Boston newspaper recounts 5000 children petitioning Mayor Peters for Mollie Waddy and Tony the elephants to join East Boston Fourth of July events. The kids crowded City Hall, pledged ice cream and lemonade, while the mayor promised to help arrange transport by ferry to East Boston for the celebration.
At St Marys Catholic Church Dedham Mass 9 AM today Rev James R Nulty conducts a nuptial high mass pairing Miss Mary Morrell with Jerome DesRoches and Miss Sophia Gallant with William J Morrell both couples plan an East Dedham residence and extended honeymoon after the ceremony with attendants Miss Charlotte DeYoung Miss Regina Gallant Andrew LeBlanc and Thomas Bourke named.
Blueberries sold at 35 and 40 cents per quart basket while red currants opened at 2 and 25 cents a basket. Gooseberries for pies and preserving brought 20 and 25 cents per quart.
The government renewed the lease on the five floors of the Northeastern Department at 99 Chauncy Street for another year. Rumors of a planned consolidation with the Eastern Department and moving offices to New York City are deemed unlikely by headquarters.
The House voted 82 to 123 against sending a bill to a third reading that would revoke the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Boston authority to award medical degrees. Debate noted the move would centralize executive power and affect state governance. A separate amendment allowed State Guard members to retain overcoats upon discharge, with critics noting the $180,000 cost of overcoats and potential militia needs.
In a lengthy hearing on a state education bill, opponents called the college a poor man’s institution while supporters praised its honorable past. Lawmakers accused it of wasteful tenure and questioned its integrity, with critiques from multiple representatives and a lobby by the medical trust. The education panel recommended a state department of education and centralized control, while civil service reform measures moved to the next General Court. A separate plan to consolidate state departments into 22 was debated but sent to Thursday for further study. Representative Smith defended committee work and highlighted its role in administration reform.
Funeral services for Mrs Clara Rebecca Boit Morse of Newtonville were held at 120 Court Street Newtonville. She died June 15 in Hollywood California while visiting her son. The Rev Samuel Lane Loomis and Rev Richard J Loring led the rites. Burial followed in Bedford.
John W. Barry, a World War I veteran who led the civil service list, has been named deputy collector of the municipal collecting department at a salary of 1600. He lives at 6 Derby Place, South End.
Protestant church addresses and sermons fill upcoming schedule. Rev A Z Conrad speaks at Park Street Friday night. noon services at Cathedral St Paul and Holy Spirit Mattapan led by various pastors. Brown University President Faunce to preach at Nahant Community Church next Sunday. July and August lineup includes noted clergy from multiple cities.
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