By Maurice ‘Mossy’ Martin The Mission Hill Post 327 held a meeting last month at Siro’s Restaurant in Dorchester. We are always seeking good men and women to join our Post, and we welcomed new associate Bill Mulvey as a…
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Author: Maurice "Mossy" Martin
Hill Happenings
Rewinding history from 80 years ago when patriotism permeated our great nation, the Mission Hill Post 327 held a post-World War II sports night celebration. A crowd of more than 1,100 packed St. Alphonsus Hall to watch two three-round boxing…
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A group of contemplative individuals gathered at Brigham Circle on Memorial Day to pay homage to those veterans who lost their lives in defense of our country. Col. George Rollins, Commander of the Mission Hill Post 327, presided over the…
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At Mike’s Donuts, I often hear interesting tales, and I was all ears when my friend, Jim McGonagle, a former Mission Hill boxing great, reminisced about meeting Jim Thorpe in 1950 at Mechanics Hall. Mechanics Hall was a large auditorium…
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St. Alphonsus Hall, designed by Franz Joseph Untersee, was built on Smith Street in 1898. Mission Hill residents are aware that the majestic auditorium was razed a few months ago. The demise of St. Alphonsus Hall was the culmination of…
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The Executive Office of Veteran Services came to Mission Hill last month to photograph Enoch “Woody” Woodhouse as part of the photographic essay “Many Faces of Veterans,” which is displayed at the State House. Woody was a member of the…
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I first met George Salah eight years ago when a friend told me of a 92-year-old World War II veteran from Mission Hill. I contacted this wonderful man have since had several lunches, dinners and drinks with him. George, who…
Hill Happenings
I first met George Salah eight years ago when a friend told me of a 92-year-old World War II veteran from Mission Hill. I contacted this wonderful man have since had several lunches, dinners and drinks with him. George, who…
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Nearly 200 youngsters attended the basketball camp at Madison Park High School last month which was sponsored by Wayne Selden, a pro ball player from Mission Hill. Four gyms were utilized for this terrific event in which the kids received…
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The Mission Hill Post 327 Golf Tournament fundraiser will be held Sat., Sept. 30 at Norwood Country Club. This is a noble event and a fun 19th hole featuring food, drink and raffles. A golfer could go home with a…