Barre Red Cross group reports holiday gift distribution drive
The Barre branch held its regular meeting noting extensive department work and a shipment of about 230 Christmas packages for soldiers overseas. Volunteers prepared robes towels handkerchiefs socks sweaters and more while urging more yarn collection and wartime relief efforts through the Vermont Tuberculosis Association and local health campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre
American Red Cross
Cross Rooms
Honal Tuberculosis Association
Vermont Association
Red Cross
H. W. Slocum
Vermont Tuberculosis Association
Montpelier
George Gould Recovering After Operation in New York
George J. Gould capitalist and yachtman underwent an operation in a New York hospital yesterday and is reported to be on a road to recovery. The news service notes the date as December 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Gould
New York
Yackteman
Barre city notes and social briefs in December
A collage of local items from Barre Vermont lists dance halls and events at Hawland hall and the armory in Montpelier, plus shoppers at Abbott's. It mentions visitors from Burlington, Barre road activity, lodge elections, a fire call at Zanbeon building, and Odd Fellows and Maccabees meetings with profiles of attendees and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawland Hall
Bente
Abbott's
We Your Thrift Club
Quarry Savin, Sr
Frank
Tar
South Main Street
Waterbury
Armory
Montpelier
Admington
D. M. Miles
West
Burlington
Sarah Skinner
Chelana
Barre
Laura J. Parker
Dorothy Averill
Hill Crest
Barre Candy Kitchen
H. Pugh
RB. K. Swift
Boston
Hotel Barre
Mise
Mr. Millan
Keen Kutter Co
Daniel McDonald
Lanesboro
H.W. Scott
W. H. Nugent
Metropolitan Life Insuranes Co
St. Johnsbury
Mr. Nugent
Caledonia County
B. E. Cole
Dorothy
Donald
Windsor
Frederick H. Cole
St. Albans
Percy
John P. Corcoran
Fairbanks Scale Works
St. Jotinebury
Portamouth
Nhs
Short Street
Carroran
Internal Revenue
Minnehaha
Odd Fellows
Plainfield
Halcyan
Thomas Wikdey
H. W. Scott
nGog
H. P. Hinman
Barre Granite Manufacturers’ Association
Hinman
F. F. Nee
Middlesex Springs
A. L. Gale
B. F. Lawin
Chicago
BV. Alley
F. L. Hageerty
Fred C. Smith
Middlebury
George C. Burbank
Charles F. Heath
J. A. Frail
Claremont
Charles &. Clark
Concord
Martin Anquada
New York
Mra. Halen Lowell
D. E. Ashley
White River Junction
Maccabees
Edward J. Alen
Mary McDonald
Isabella Walker
Flora Beckley
Josephine Mortimer
Margaret Garerell
Mary Parker
Delia Folsom
Lima Curtie
Florence Veale
Toone Lamb
Rove Miller
Pawtucket
R. 1
Red Cross Seals Change Policy This Christmas
Red Cross seals will not be sold this year but 10 seals awarded to each new member who joins at the Christmas roll call. Seals printed by the Red Cross for tuberculosis fund have been reallocated to enlist everyone in the Christmas pledge. This effort emphasizes ongoing tuberculosis work and unified support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Brooks
H.W. Tinkham
Providence
K. J
Hrodensland
Vermont
Tinkham
Rhode Island
Hosters Btates Co. Perms Exchange
Te England
Masocin
Red Cross
Red Crowe
Vermont Group Seeks Minimum Allocation From Red Crow Sales
A Vermont association aims to secure a minimum appropriation equal to last year’s sales total through a formal arrangement with Red Crow, finalized via the relevant national process. The deal reflects ongoing funding efforts tied to prior revenue benchmarks and policy deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont Association For the Prevention of
Eens Heen
Denis
Clan Gordon Concert Program Report
Concert program details list Clan Gordon event Friday at 7 30 pm with Mise Glee Wood Vocal Mina Leona Tamb Musicians Laviolette and Labell Highland dancers Dorothy Barel Misa Mary Frances Ritchie Hosie Club vocal solo Master Fordyce Ritchie mission and a combined concert and dance for all ages 250 children 10 cents extra ladies for dance 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clan Gordon
Mise Glee Wood
Mina Leona
Laviolette
Labell Troup
Mise Dorothy Barel
Mise Frances Ritchie
Sie Hosie Club
Tames Bennett
Aare
Fordyce Ritchie
Railroads Face War Time Reforms and Ownership Debate
The Interstate Commerce Commission urges a unified railway system with government regulation during war and possible paths after. Options include continued private ownership with controls, public ownership with private operation, or mixed models, with focus on preventing revenue coercion and ensuring fair rates while coordinating inland waterways. The report notes cooperation with McAdoo and the railroad administration but preserves rate review authority and valuation work critical for potential Scranton purchase.
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Washington, D.C
Interstate Commerce Com Rpone
Commission Ly
Tf Itte
Congress
Conmission
Inter
Interstate Commerce Commission
McAdoo
Railroad Administration
Railroad Ad
Local Events Mix Charity, Dance and Church Feasts
The week features a series of civic and church activities. A Dec 1 sale at Abbott's and a Congregational church event promise fund-raising in town, with further notes on dances, social gatherings, and wartime thrift efforts. Community figures like Miss Grace Wood and Mrs. Hutchinson are cited in planning, while dinners at First Baptist and Methodist venues report strong attendance and profits amid wartime rationing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbott's
Ab' Ace Sale
Congregational Church
J.enes
Burlington
Marcalla
Shepard
Armory
Montpellier
Ree
Ady
Faun Barney
St. Johnsbury
Joseph Barney
South Bure
Francis Grady
Merchant Street
Camp Meade
Clover Club
Meg
F. G
New England
Mombere
Frank A. Hutchinson
Iim
Methodist Church
Furt Batchelder
Earl Cummings
Oe Carpenter
Kone
Andrews
Dei
B. W. Hooker
Leach
Lyon
Mise Kya Smith
Carpenter
Silk Stock Discount and Bargain Prices
A portion of our silk stock is available at a liberal discount with additional items offered at bargain prices. Limited quantities remain, and prices apply while supplies last. Contact store for details and eligible fabrics.
Administration Commission Report Details Rate Reforms and Departures
The commission reported progress on uniform rate designs and investigations of rail rates and practices, signed by most members except George W. Anderson who resigned for another federal post. The piece notes a service flag fundraiser, local transfers, farm sales, and a fire at a smithy. Overstocked sale at Abbott's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inet
George W. Anderason
Wintty
Edgar K.ginck
James S. Harlow
Charles C. McChord
Balthasar H. Meyer
Henry C. Hall
Clyde B. Attchison
Robert W. Wooley
Truman Orcutt Moves to Farm Sold by Ed Parento
South Walden notes Truman Orcutt has moved onto the farm he purchased from Ed Parento. The article mentions a lecture by Rev. J. Q. Angell of the area.
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Burleson
War Department
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Talk OF
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Crown’s Drug Store
Main Street
Social Club No
Fa Noto Ag Axionati del Social Club No. 2, Inc. Socialist Block
Granite St
Segemblea Generitorno
Perelo al
A. P. Abbott CO
Bennington
Linen
Rene Hengkolt
Bae
Aston
Copenhagen
Dnisbert
Marshall Field
Sarleet
Harvey Chase
Phill Rogers
Edward Parente
North Tratville
Ellen Wilcox
Mia
Jrb
Houston
John Edwards
Savemill
Mre Whitcher
Hardwick
Carroll
South Walden
Aven
God
K. of P. Hall
Evangelist F. S. Hartwell
F. D. Ladd Company
U.S. Food Administration
U.S. Bakery Administration
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