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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1921

Page

5

Physical education bill faces opposition from medical and religious groups

At a committee hearing yesterday on a bill for compulsory physical education in public elementary and secondary schools Christian Scientists and Medical Liberty League representatives were the sole opponents to the mandatory features, presenting no other objections.

Committee On Education Medical Liberty League Weston Committee On Christian Scientists and Medical Liberty League Augustus Norwood Christian Scientists Henry D. Nunn Norwood Herbert Parker The

Proponents Back Physical Education Bill Amid Reservations

Educators, women's club members, and physicians overwhelmingly supported a bill to train children in physical development. Opponents urged parental opt outs for medical exams. Law would let local boards set courses and costs, with state expense limited to teacher training and program support. The Medical Liberty League resisted nurse provisions and parental consent limits.

Thomas Weston, Jr

Patrolman Marston Promoted to Sergeant at Harbor Police

Patrolman Hugh F. Marston of Division 8 Harbor Police has been promoted to sergeant. The promotion takes effect at roll call this evening and he will remain in his current division where he has served as patrolman for the past 10 years.

Hugh F. Marston Harbor Police

The Rev Hilary Walsh Dead in New York City

The Rev Hilary Walsh C P died suddenly in New York City at the new St Patrick Monastery. He was born March 30 1869 in Danville Pennsylvania and professed September 24 1890 at St Paul Monastery Pittsburg. He served in Pittsburg St Paul Kansas Scranton West Hoboken and Cincinnati during his long career.

St. Gabriel’s Brighton Hilary Walsh New York City St. Patrick Father Hilary Danville Penn St. Paul Pittsburg Kansas Scranton West Hoboken N. J Cincinnati, O C. P New York St. Gabriel's Monastery

Missionary Life of Father Hilary at St Gabriel's

Father Hilary served at St Gabriel's Monastery in Brighton during his missionary life, with duties centering on contemplation, teaching, and service in the local community.

Hilary St. Gabriel's Monastery Brighton

Little Walks About Boston During the 1776 British Evacuation

A condensation of Boston events from March 7 to 17, 1776 describing British withdrawal preparations, Tory exodus and looting, high labor demands, nightly cannon fire, and families torn by loyalties. The tale notes 13 year old Charles Bulfinch witnessing turmoil and later shaping the new State House and Boston’s postwar reconstruction. Dr. Thomas Bulfinch, loyal to the colonies, stayed in Boston and married Susan Apthorp, linking to merchant Charles Apthorp who served as paymaster and British commissary.

Boston Charles Bulfinch State House John Hancock Lord Percy Thomas Bulfinch Dr. Bulfinch Susan Apthorp Charles Apthorp

Notable Boston Memoir Mentions Charles Bulfinch Kin

The text notes forces in Boston and a marble tablet in King's Chapel honoring a founder. It identifies Charles Bulfinch’s uncle as Rev East Apthorp, first rector of Christ Church Cambridge, who returned to England in 1764.

Boston King’s Chapel Charles Bulfinch East Apthorp Christ Church, Cambridge England

Praise for Police Commissioner Curtis by Boston Club

James A. McKibbon secretary of the Boston Chamber of Commerce paid a tribute to Edwin A. Curtis police commissioner in a talk before the Boston Executive Club at the City Club. He called Curtis a much misunderstood man who does what he believes is right.

James A. McKibbon Boston Chamber of Commerce Edwin A. Curtis Boston Executive Club City Club

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