Over the Hills to Woodstock captures a proud shortline
The book by Edgar T Mead, head of Steamtown, chronicles the Woodstock Railway from its 1875 birth to its 1933 final run. It recalls cross country dreams, Grand Central signs, the 163 foot Quebec Gorge bridge, and the line’s rise as a genteel transport for Wood stock and White River Junction. Mead, a Wall Street veteran, plans a related work on Bridgton and Saco River lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock
Stephen Greene Press
Brattleboro
Edgar T. Mead
Steamtown
Londonderry
New York City
Woodstock Railway
America
White River Junction
Maine
Boston
New York
Grand Central Station
Mead
Quebec Gorge
Vermont
Gates’ Opera House
Calvin Coolidge
Little Railroad
Bellows Falls
Bridgton and
Saco River
Wall Street
Haas Securities
Hanover
N.H
Edgar T. Mead Investments
Vermont 4-H IFYE delegate sends Australia season greetings
Sharon Burke from Rutland Vermont writes from Australia about six months living with rural youth clubs. She describes mixed gender, ages 10 to 25, social clubs, and educational aims to prevent urban drift. The letter highlights zone and state competitions in public speaking and the exchange’s goal of understanding between Australia and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Sorensen
UVM
Sharon Burke
Rutland
Vermont
International Farm Youth Exchange
IFYE
Australia
United States
South Australia
Amy
Yait Oe
Beas
Ar Ol Fye
Yale Party at Warner Nursing Home Christmas Celebration
A Christmas party at Warner Nursing Home on South Street drew patients and friends. The home decorated with a white tree and twinkling tinsel as Mrs. Blanche Shea played piano. St. Francis de Sales Church choir performed with solos by Mrs. Flood Shanahan Simmons Cronin, directed by Harry Hurley. Irish songs and an Irish jig delighted attendees. Catholic Daughters provided candy cups. refreshments followed.
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Warner Nursing Home
South Street
Blanche Shea
St. Francis de Sales Church
Harry Hurley
Thomas Donovan
William Flood
Anna Mae Shanahan
Theresa Simmons
Thomas Cronin
Begin Talks Paris With Quebec Tourism Minister
Gabriel Lou bier of Quebec's tourism ministry began official talks with French leaders to develop ties between France and Quebec. The discussions focus on cooperation in tourism and cultural exchange aiming to strengthen Francophone connections across the Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
UPI
Gabriel Loubier
Quebec
France
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Marjorie Runnion
Putney
Life Magazine
Norman
Windham College
Quechee Gorge
County Youth News
Darhwmne. Furniture Inc
Bennington, Vermont
ELM Street
Bulova Minds
Jewelers
American Gem Society
Main St
Yale
Catherine Bishop
Marion Warner Powers
Catherine
Bulova
Fienberg
Bennington
Action Parkas
Country Casuals
Main Street
Origan
Quinlan
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