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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1919
Page
10
Resignations of teachers due to low salaries continue to arrive at the school department on Mason Street. At a special meeting of the school committee last night, 218 emergency assistants and 15 substitute teachers were appointed to fill shortages.
The school committee reduced non resident normal school tuition from 215 to 102 per year to draw more students. It also authorized an evening course in automobile repair at the Boston Trade School with equipment at no cost to the city. Plans include part time work with industries for good standing students and a retail selling course for seniors. Two veteran Boston teachers retired on pensions.
A long notice enumerates engaged pairs with occupations and addresses across Dorchester East Boston South Boston and surrounding areas. Names include Albert S. Fitzgerald Joanna J. Burke Francis Fleurdelis Blodwen Evans Joseph Surette and many others with ages jobs and residence details.
City Council voted 8 to 1 for an additional 140000 to the jail project at Charles Street to fund a hospital and administrative building and other improvements. The move, framed by Francis J. W. Ford, cites higher labor and material costs and awaits Mayor Peters’ approval.
A delegation from the Municipal Clerks Union will ask Mayor Peters for a 40 percent wage rise for 500 clerks. Some workers have not received raises in 10 to 30 years. The proposal would add about $300,000 to the city payroll, with about $90,000 needed for the remainder of the fiscal year.
District Attorney Pelletier may be allowed a clear field for re election with both Democratic and Republican nominations and no opposition. Daniel J. Kiley and Frank W. Thayer, who opposed him for nomination and had filed independent papers in anticipation of their defeat, have withdrawn.
In the ongoing contest, the name of Eu gene J. Sullivan remains under protest as another independent negotiates the dispute.
Mrs. Ford seeks a kid friendly dessert for Bettys sixth birthday and learns about Puddine a creamy mold mix costing 15c that serves 15. She praises its ease and flavor noting it makes ice cream fillings and cakes tastier. The party ends with rave reviews and leftovers.
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