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Salvation Army Feeds 5000 at Thanksgiving in Boston
Nearly 5000 men women and children gathered at Chase Memorial Hall for a Salvation Army Thanksgiving Dinner. Baskets with fowl vegetables pie and fruit were distributed to families, with car fare provided. Young and old filled the tables amid scenes of gratitude and hardship, while Chinatown residents contributed special dishes for Chinese guests. Deputy Commissioner Hurley spoke to immigrants after the meal.
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Boston
Salvation Army
Chase Memorial Hall
People’s Palace
Washington and
Brookline Streets
United States
Adam Gifford
New England
Hadi
Charlestown
Chinatown
Hurley
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Traveller’s Aid Society
The
St. Raphael Society
People's Palace