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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1920
Page
4
Vermont and national notes mix in this Barre Daily Times digest. Mentioned are candidates in the state race, Governor Clement, Hartness, and Harding supporters, plus Springfield growth prospects and census hopes.
Ex-governor Josiah Grout lauds Curtis S. Emery of Newport as a strong Vermont leader. He cites Emery’s Vermont birth, service, and platform, saying he is the most suitable candidate to serve the common people and the state. Grout urges voters to support Emery as a capable, plain citizen for governor.
Henry Merton Sweet and Miss Mace Edith Magoon married at the Magoon home in Stowe on Wednesday June 28 at 8:20 pm. The ceremony by Rev. M E Bacon used the double ring service. Guests included Rev. and Mrs H A Sweet of Leominster and many Stowe residents. The bride wore pink satin and georgette crepe with white roses. a large reception followed. The couple plan to live with Mrs Sweet’s parents on the family farm after a visit to Loomis ter, Massachusetts.
The Barre Times notes Europe regards James Hartness as among America's best and greatest. Vermonters should elect him governor for the next two years, as The Messenger argues he would be a strong, suitable leader. The Times urges Vermonters to choose Hartness for chief executive despite caution from some critics.
A Boston Transcript quip contrasts a woman’s valor with men’s restraint in prayer. The exchange questions whether men yield to wives in spiritual matters, suggesting in jest that wives may lead in devotion and influence.
WAITSFIELD H Coolidge of Rutland attended Camp Rest Vue. Verne C Parker visited Waterbury. Attendees at the Guernsey sale in Barre included W W Tucker D H Skinner Perley Bonnette and Fred Palmer. D M Skinner realized 940 for four six month old Guernsey heifers at the Waterbury sale. Ralph Joslyn suffered a nosebleed after being kicked by a cow. Imogene La Vanaway visited harrister Miss Rachel at dors lyn farm. Ruth Jones took preliminary college exams in Burlington. Dorothy Savage returned from Proctor. Gladys Palmer attends Minx Mita Palmer wedding in Wilder. Mrs F S Kent visits Barre. Will Graves and wife returned from Randolph. Clara Miller returned from Miami.
Leon Lisser of Charlotte spent the end with his mother Mrs. James in James Hall was taken to Heaton hospital Montpelier Friday night for a serious operation. Mrs. Walter Freeman was in Montpelier Saturday to see Mrs. Charles Ingrey who is at Heaton hospital for treatment. Mixa Madeline Stockwell of Richmond has returned home after spending several days with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. N. Stockwell. Men Folsom has returned from Wattafeld where he has been attending high school. Robert Deane was in Essex Wednesday night on business. Miss Pauline Buck goes Saturday to Woodaville NH for a visit among relatives. Mr. and Mrs. George Herbert and Mr. and Mrs. John Folkom go today for an over Sunday stay at Burne pond. Mr. and Mrs. Elbridge Burnham are visiting in Marshfield.
The Jewish Red Shield of David opened a New York headquarters at 10 Fifth Avenue to conduct a million dollar drive for Jewish families of service members who joined the Jewish Legion to fight in Palestine. Funds will cover families left without support and those abroad aiding Palestine’s upbuilding. Receipts and expenditures will be inspected by the directing organization.
A large group of visitors spent time in North Faylton last week. Among them were four from Boston Bu yn Smith and son Perley Raymond Brandfield and Herbert Marble who toured on motorcycles. Local residents Levi Nelson Drury Montgomery and family returned from Montpelier and Morrisville visits. Numerous residents from Waitsfield Johnson and Waitefield also visited town, with daily gatherings and conversations at the community spots.
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