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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1920
Page
14
William J. Sullivan was elected high chief ranger of the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters at the convention in Holyoke. The selection names Sullivan to lead the Foresters and guide its activities.
Mayor Cronin welcomed attendees at the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters convention in Holyoke. William J. Sullivan of South Boston won the chief ranger post without opposition. Contests focused on the high secretary treasurer and high outside sentinel offices.
The officers elected include High Chief Ranger William J. Sullivan of Boston and High Vice Chief Ranger Thomas F. Haley of Boston. Other posts list Dorchester Joseph J. Forrester, Boston Miss Egances M. O’Donnell, Worcester James E. O’Leary, Springfield John J. Collins, Boston Helen I. Doherty McGillicuddy, Salem John H. O’Hara Jr. and more. A cablegram to Cardinal O’Connell in Rome conveyed love and loyalty.
About fifty thousand Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters delegates adopted resolutions at Holyoke urging Congress to enact the Mason bill recognizing the Irish republic. John F. Harrigan of Worcester and Rev. James H. O Neill drafted the messages sent to Cardinal O Connell. The body also mourned Daniel H. Maguire and Thomas Sproules.
Representative Martin Hays told Bay State A A members at a luncheon that higher automobile fees would improve roads. He argued motorists should pay a few dollars more to avoid costly repairs from deteriorating main arteries of travel.
Melrose Wyoming Lodge of Masons honored veterans of three wars with over 300 members at the lodge's 1000th communication. Frank E B Orcutt received the Henry Price medal for 50 years of distinguished Masonry service. A dinner was served in Melrose Temple dining hall prior to the ceremonies.
In Belmont Springs Country Club second round play at the women's Boston district championship two defending champions, Mrs. E W Daley and Miss Margaret Curtis, were eliminated. The semi finals now feature players from outside Massachusetts, shocking local fans who expected either Daley or Curtis to reach the final.
In Boston, Miss Elizabeth Gordon plays remarkable golf while Miss Margaret Curtis, labeled a “hoodoo,” faces criticism from fans as Gordon nets a strong first nine with a 41. Curtis struggles but displays occasional brilliance, while the rivalry shapes the day’s results.
The report reviews early round action as Miss Gordon leads Miss Curtis two up with tight holes on 12 and 13, a halved 13th, and a decisive finish on 17. Mrs. Belcher and Mrs. Daley spark scene with traps and niblicks, as Harriet Curtis and Belcher loom as major contenders.
The article notes that predicting the winner is guesswork as form fluctuates. Results include Miss H S Curtis of Essex defeating Mrs E H Baker Jr of Oakley 2 and 1, Mrs D M Belcher of Winchester defeating Mrs EB Daley of Oakley 1 up, Miss Elizabeth Gordon of Wannamossett defeating Miss Margaret Curtis of Country Club by 3, and Mrs R M Gardiner of Oakley defeating Miss Elizabeth Sherbourne 2 and 1.
Newton High overwhelmed Medford with seven Medford errors and a seven run fourth inning. Farrell, Newton shortstop and leadoff batter, crushed a bases loaded homer on the first pitch to spark the big inning and seal the win at Medford.
Mayor Edwin O. Childs of Newton Thomas W White and others appeared before the board of bank incorporation seeking a charter for the City Trust Company of Newton with a capitalization of 200 000 and a gembin of 100 000 The board heard also the petition of James D Henderson of Brookline for the Coolidge Corner Cooperative Bank establishment.
Sage and Sulphur hair dye promises natural looking dark hair by using Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound. The old home remedy evolved into a store bought bottle offering a simple application with a sponge or brush to restore color and glow.
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