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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1922
Page
4
The Bulfinch Street Engine Company 4 house suffers the most alarms in the Boston department and exposes crew to severe hardships. Lack of sleep is described as the worst drawback for firefighters on duty.
Bulfinch Street firehouse in Boston hosts a crowded assembly hall used nightly for balls, parties, and military drills. The constant noise from string bands and dancing disrupts firefighters who must stay ready, while transfers to Engine Co 4 promise less sleep and a busier shift.
Dorothy Wallace daughter of L P Wallace and Howard Chipman of Melrose were married by Rev John Paisley at 8 Whittier Street Melrose on Saturday evening. A large number of guests from suburban towns attended and the couple will honeymoon in New Hampshire.
The Post awards include Richard J. Talbot for They Spoiled the Blank at 310 Main St Springfield Ma $500 Arthur J. McDonald Jr at 953 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge $250 E L Cross at 8 10 Duke St Halifax NS $100 Three equal prizes of $50 $25 $5 shared by The One She Pointed Out Rev Michael J Dwyer St Patrick s Athens NY Co operative Spirit P F Farrington 65 Fort Hill Ave Lowell One Vote Missing Thomas E Sawyer 68 King St Nashua NH. Eighteen $5 prizes awarded to listed writers including Convinced by Whispers John Cooper Safety First J T Watson Cousins Francis Hurtubis Jr Three Unusual Verdicts S G Wood Oriental Justice George D Meadows The Eloquent Panhandler Rev Michael J Dwyer Transporting the Terms W T Hewey Worcester Susceptible Jurymen Mrs Laurette M Royer New London NH Doing Things by Halves E Stacie Whittemore Dennis Many Called but Few Are Chosen J W Clark Warrenton St Ton For an Odd Amount Franklin Fisher Lewiston Me Death by Own Action Michael J Egan Cambridge Guess George A Mudgett Royalton VI Yankee Thrift and Justice in the Balance Robert C Amring Boston Heads or Tails Neither Maurice F Dunn Gloucester Tug of War in Jury Room Ralph P Smith Allston Horse Not Worth Sentence A S Bourgeois Salmon Falls NH Being Farmers They Understood Fred W Smith North Narrows NH Checks are mailed. photographs and stories printed yesterday in Sunday Post.
Miss Rebecca Farnham of Medford has been elected literary editor of the Hub, Boston University College of Liberal Arts year book. She edits the Beacon literary monthly, serves as a student reporter for a Boston paper, and is active in college literary circles.
Memorial services were held yesterday at the First Corps Cadet Armory Columbus avenue under the Engineers Welfare Association. More than 200 association members attended honoring 68 veterans who paid the supreme sacrifice in France with the 101st Engineers. Mrs. John S. Osborne presided as president.
Rena Daly four year old daughter of William Daly of 308 Hancock Street Uphams Corner was injured when struck by an automobile owned and operated by Hazel C. Fergusson of 324 Randolph Road Milton as she attempted to cross the street in front of her home yesterday afternoon.
The Rev John W McMahon D D pastor of St Mary's Charlestown for over forty years opened a three day golden jubilee with solemn high mass in Saint Mary's Church in the presence of Cardinal O Connell and other dignitaries. The cardinal praised his sixty years in the priesthood and cited his active service and leadership.
Dr. Eugene McCarthy announced that State headquarters of the American Legion had over 20000 in the Daisy Drive total collected in February. The funds will aid needy ex service men and their families and should last until next winter at least.
Parishioners of St Margaret's Church Dorchester on Mayhew Street broke ground for a new parochial school to supplement the existing parish buildings. About one thousand children marched from the church to the site near Boston Street for the dedication exercises.
Amherst May 31 The college humor magazine Lord Jeff will refuse to publish questionable jokes and drawings under a new editorial board policy. They say the magazine does not need reform but that the experiment is due to lack of sympathy with indecency trends in many college humor publications.
The John T. Connor Company lowers Grade A milk to 9 cents per quart across its Boston stores. President C. F. Adams says the cut continues a cooperative pricing policy, passing savings to consumers in Greater Boston through higher production.
Neil McDonald of 33 Stafford street dug a stone arrow point from the Town brook bank in Plymouth. The artifact, dated over 300 years old and believed Indian-made, is notable for its two necks and gray blue stone with yellow flecks.
An amusing story by Lucian Cary titled Lilly of Langmore Street appears in the upcoming Boston Sunday Magazine. The piece promises light, witty narration and local charm.
Catalog notes discounts on leather handbags with price tiers from $2.00 to $15.00. Marked reductions show several new lower prices including $2.00 $3.50 $5.50 and $7.50 while original ranges span $3.75 to $15.00.
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