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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1917
Page
12
A forestry regiment of foresters and woodsmen will join the expedition of army engineers to France as a volunteer unit. The Forest Service will organize and equip the force to convert timber into bridge and railroad materials with minimal waste under French supervision to protect forests.
A fundraiser event tomorrow at Weld estate in Chestnut Hill features a dog show to aid the French tuberculosis war victims and the French Musicians Fund. Entries include Tootsie the Boston terrier and Countess d Iberville the collie with spinning demonstrations by Mile. le May.
The sisters in charge of St Patrick's parochial school at Mount will hold a flag raising at 2 30 this afternoon.
The Squantum flying station will be one of the most important in America, said Lt. Edward W. Spencer Jr who will command. He reported to Captain William R. Rush for duty as the camp recruits to a large number and will follow Pensacola Florida training.
Two companies of home guards organized in South Boston led by Senator Edward G. Morris and former Lieutenant Governor Edward P. Barry. Drills held at the Municipal building every Wednesday and Friday night. About 40 more men needed. volunteers urged to report to commanders promptly.
The municipal food conservation committee will start free Lawson seed distribution next Monday at the park and recreation department offices 33 Beacon Street Boston. Seed will be delivered today to the committee. Residents may file applications in person at once at Beacon Street offices. Included are beans peas turnips parsnips corn and other hardy vegetables. Seed potatoes are not included.
The cornerstone of the Church of All Nations on Wheeler street near Shawmut avenue will be laid May 27 at 3 p m. Bishop Edwin H Hughes will deliver the address with many clergymen from various denominations assisting.
Charley Brickley, Harvard football star, promoted to sergeant after ten days with the Harvard reserve officers corps. Several other Harvard athletes and Crimson staff members also received corporal or higher promotions, including Sam Felton and Walton A. Green.
William W. Coe Jr of Somerville claims a new dye manufacturing method using banana stem and skin extracts. The breakthrough could aid global supply as German dye output wanes during the war. Coe collaborated in London with Dr. Charles Doree, a noted chemist and color author.
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