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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1920
Page
4
A 1920 report notes Dempsey’s victory over Brennan after twelve rounds, reflecting on American prizefighting and its reception. It discusses profits, profiteering charges, a California court case, and regional news such as Windham, Vermont, while warning of self-inflicted deaths from reckless driving.
A Vermont measure proposes banning deer killings during open season and year round to halt near extermination. Lawmakers consider restricting does and horn length limits to protect the herd, with broad public support and urgency ahead of the next legislative session.
West Berlin and nearby valley schools plan Christmas exercises at the schoolhouse on Friday December 17 with a program starting at 1 00. Rev A W Hewitt spoke on the Pilgrims landing at a library meeting last Friday. A box supper and entertainment occurred at the V a r i x h house the prior Tuesday. Antituberculosis Christmas seals raised 1023 for valley and 1873 for West Berlin. Notables Mildred Clough Richard Fildark Harold Pildock Dorothy Nurton Thomas Allen among those contributing.
A fragment describes a December Wednesday evening gathering in a village invites elder ladies and neighbors. Mentions Mrs Hood and Mrs Welch from Groton, and Mrs Betsey Gece Mortay with daughters visiting from Orange. References J D Miller, Homer Pete, and Bert 5 Sr in attendance.
A range of models showcases pronounced patterns and bold make, with prices spanning from 23.50 to 30 dollars. The collection highlights experimental design while maintaining accessible price points for trend seekers.
Editor writes that a new road between Barre Town and Barre City would improve regional trade. He notes the Berlin rail line to Morrison farm area has been neglected, urging action to reopen and maintain key routes.
Miss Mildred Bernice Day of Newport and Joby L. Jones Jr. of Elmore wed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bailey with Rev. Hayward officiating. Attendants included Mr. and Mrs. John Bailey and Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Bailey. Afterward a chicken pie supper and dancing followed in the auditorium.
RANDOLPH News reports the death of Mrs Late Viall Minuse in Florida after a prolonged illness. Her family, including husband and relatives in New York, plan funeral arrangements at her Randolph home. The column also notes several local residents traveling, visiting, or relocating for the winter, including Mrs Hattie Nichols' move to Wichita and the sale of the Randolph inn to Mr and Mrs Osmond of Boston.
Former King Constantine and Queen Sophia with their children sailed Venice aboard the Greek cruiser Averoff for Phaleron near Athens. They slept under the royal banner of Greece for the first time since June 14 1917 as the Averoff was escorted toward France by a destroyer squadron.
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