War brides barred as Boston public school teachers
Boston school committee votes three to two to remove Mrs Marjorie Bent West from her kindergarten post, reaffirming that wives of commissioned officers may not teach in city schools while wives of noncommissioned officers and enlisted men may. The decision followed a heated discussion over the eligibility of Mrs West, wife of Second Lieutenant Frederick West, currently at Camp Lee Virginia.
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United States Army
Boston
Marjorie Bent West
Frederick West
Officers’ Training School
Camp Lee
Virginia
Catholic Church Notes announce two week mission in South Boston
The Rt. Rev. Mgr. George J. Patterson of St. Vincent's, South Boston, says a two weeks' mission will be held there by Rev. Father McDermott and Rev. Father Haley of the Oblate Order, starting September 29. The Catholic Truth Guild van will be at Central Square, Cambridge, tonight at 8. Elm Hill Knights of Columbus retreat to Blessed Gabriel Monastery in Brighton begins Friday at 6 p.m. Masses at Forest Hills new church will be said at Minton Hall Sundays at 7, 8 and 11 a.m.
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Mgr
George J. Patterson
St. Vincent’s Church
South Boston
Father McDermott
Father Haley
Catholic Truth Guild
Central Square
Cambridge
Elm Hill Council
Knights of Columbus
Blessed Gabriel Monastery
Brighton
Forest Hills
Minton Hall
German Army Poised as Next Moves Unfold
Washington dispatch reports the German army remains largely in place from its March 21 offensive. Officials anticipate plans of opposing commanders to emerge in the coming days as the struggle continues on the expected sector.
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Washington
Allied advance stalled lines in Belgian front feared
An official German communique suggests our new lines are occupied signaling an end to retirements. Allied forces including French, British and Americans are pressing forward to test the defenders behind machine gun screens and the reoccupied Hindenburg positions. Some officials expect a sharp German reply or a limited drive beyond Verdun to relieve pressure.
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Foch
Hindenburg
Pershing
Verdun
Food official urges tighter conservation at State House
Henry Endicott, food administrator, told the women's committee of the Council of National Defense at the State House yesterday that there must be no relief or loosening in food conservation. He warned that this year requires greater saving and care of certain foods.
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Henry Endicott
Council of National Defence
State House
Allies to receive 28 000 000 tons of food next year
The nation pledges 15 000 000 tons from the United States leaving 3 000 000 tons unfurnished and Belgium faces severe shortages. A campaign to cut delinquency among girls aged 15 to 18 is announced. Household winter measures include boarding, sharing homes, shutting off rooms, substitutes for heating, storm windows, weather strips and better cooking practices.
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United States
Belgium
Robert W. Lovett
Woman’s Committee
Allen
Malden Patrolman Found Guilty and Dismissed
Reserve Patrolman John P. Hanley of the Malden force was found guilty on two counts of accepting money from motorists in lieu of prosecution for alleged violations. Police Commissioner Edwin C. Burbank announced his removal from the force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Hanley
Malden
Edwin C. Burbank
Cartoon page tease keeps 'em straight at camp
Private Ted Stanley is featured in the Boston Post Magazine cartoon page for next Sunday's issue. The segment, titled Keeping 'em Straight, shows his usual camp life humor and witty observations.
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Stanley
Ted Stanley
Boston Post
Grand Jury Considers Death Case in Essex County
Essex county grand jury opens with testimony in the case of Mrs. Bessie May Skeels of Andover and Bayonne a nurse charged with poisoning Miss Florence W. Gay former head of Abbott Academy for Girls who died in Andover about a month ago while under Skeels care.
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Lawrence
Essex County Grand Jury
Bessie May Skeels
Andover
Bayonne
N. J
Florence W. Gay
Abbott Academy For Girls
Jury adjourns in Skeels murder case after 20 witnesses
The jury hearing Mrs. Skeels on murder charges adjourned with 20 witnesses heard and more expected. Testimony covered larceny charges, Harvard Professor Whitney's chemical analysis of Miss Gay's stomach, and Dr. Abbott who signed the death certificate. Alfred Lundgren, Skeels’ fiancé, also testified. adjournment ends day with testimony unfinished and to resume tomorrow.
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Mrs. Skeels
Gay
Whitney
Harvard
Miss Gay
Henrys. Wells
Richard Griffin
Bayonne
Unload Coal Cars at Once Warns New England Manufacturers
James J. Storrow, federal fuel administrator for New England, warns local fuel committee chairs that factories must receive coal cars promptly to keep mills running next winter. He notes soft coal on hand is only about 4 percent higher than a year ago and emphasizes that bituminous coal cannot be stored at mines, so frequent car movements are essential.
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James J. Storrow
New England
Fuel Committee
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Peerless Quartette
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Jazarimba Orchestra
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