Thanksgiving Observed Across Boston and New England
Boston and New England celebrated a traditional Thanksgiving with families at home and men and boys returning victorious from the world conflict. The day matched the pre-war fervor of 1913 with children hosted by Salvation Army, Volunteers of America, and local churches. Dozens of youngsters were guests at various churches and organizations.
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Boston
New England
Salvation Army
The
Volunteers of America
People’s Palace
Cedar Street
Roxbury
Massachusetts
Lane urges pledge to Americanism on Thanksgiving
Secretary Lane, speaking at a Washington Thanksgiving service,called for a pledge to the American way amid postwar mood. He praised an active, moving America with an American conscience and justice, noting widespread prosperity, auto ownership, and vast educational growth as signs of national promise.
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Washington
Lane
Teey
Edward Everett Hale
America
Round Globe
California
Protestant Church News Highlights and Upcoming Talks
The Rev. Dr. Cortland Myers will answer three reader questions on prayer in three sermons at St. Stephen's Church Florence Street on three Sundays in December. A musical program led by Herbert W. W. Downes features Mendelssohn and Bruce Steane works. Also noted are remarks by Rev. Dr. L. R. Paige at a Thanksgiving service in Manchester, and lectures by Rev. William Harman van Allen on Readjustment in England. The Unitarian Waymen's League plans to organize chapters across churches, with evangelistic meetings slated across Boston churches. Bayard Dodge will discuss Near Fast Relief and Red Cross Work at Park Street Church on December 12 and at Pilgrim Hall on December 14.
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Cortland Myers
Unitarian Waymen's League
Boston
Bayard Dodge
Park Street
Near Fast Relief
Red Cross
Pilgrim Hall
Thanksgiving revival warms New England after war
The article recalls a Thanksgiving Day filled with restored customs across New England. After morning church services, good cheer spread citywide as the poor, homeless, and institutional residents received meals. State Guardsmen held feasts in armories, continuing traditional large dinners for all.
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New England
Turkey
Fixin’s
Safe Blown Money Left In Grove Hall Incident
Patrolman Charles Bailey of the Dudley Street Station was patrolling his boat in Grove Hall last night about 9 o'clock when his attention was attracted. The report notes a safe blown and money left behind, indicating a possible burglary or theft. Further details follow in later editions.
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Charles Bailey
Dudley Street
Grove Hall
Brother and Sister United After Years at Warren Street Shop
A flash of light drew attention to a novelty shop at 636 Warren Street where police surrounded the building after a pounding entry. In the rear safe was forced open and a man hidden in a packing case, Joseph Berentius of Haverhill, was found. He claimed two weeks residence at 22 Wyoming Street Roxbury but could not explain his presence. No money was missing from the open safe.
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Warren Street
Joseph Berentius
Haverhill
Wyoming Street
Roxbury
Heavy Wind Storm Roils Monterey Bay Fishing Fleet
The Pacific coast windstorm battered Monterey Bay wrecking or scattering boats for miles. Deputy collector J J Nealon estimated the damage at about 100000 dollars as crews assess the wreckage after the night gale. A separate item from Attleboro relays a Thanksgiving reunion of Elmer and Dorothy Avery, long separated, with their rescue and reunion thanks to Miss Cora Belcher. A Boston trolley accident in Roxbury leaves O Grady injured. In Pleasantville, the village faces a dispute over paying a long-serving judge 500 dollars yearly for his 12 years of service, sparking talk on the cost of justice.
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Delmonte
Cal
Pacific
Monterey Bay
J. J. Nealon
Attleboro
Elmer
Dorothy Avery
Cora Belcher
Boston
Elmer Avery
Dorothy
Miss Belcher
Rachel Avery
Avery
Pocasset
Rose
George Williams
City
W. W. Merriam
Springfield
Little Wanderer
Rutherford
Cold Stream
N. B
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L. R. Paige
Manchester
Ind
Paige
Indianapolis
William Harman van Allen
T. D
Church of the Advent
England
Man
Pacific Coast
Tas
Warren
Dudley
O'Grady
Geneva Avenue
Pleasantville
Pleasantvillee
N. Y
James Moore
Thomas J. O’grady
Woodcliffe Street
Knox Jewel
Liberty Bonds
Waltham
Elgin
Hampden
Illinois
Illinois - Rockland
Knox
Jordan Marsh Company
Europe
Orient
Jordan Marsh
Japan
Philippines
Ireland
Paris
Duvetyn
Live Kennedy
the House of Kuppenheimer
Patrick Duluth
Mackinaws
Kennedy
Hawley Streets
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