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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1920
Page
4
The Saturday issue of the Evening Caledonian features a Senate of light humor and political opinion. It criticizes presidential politics and taxes, notes trends in stock markets and hides prices, and comments on equality debates and economic conditions in St Johnsbury.
A 1910s era critic cites figures from Chicago High Schools showing 247 of 500 girls becoming teachers and 94 of 509 in 1918, arguing widespread shortages and school closures. The piece urges higher salaries to attract educated, capable women and restore equitable education for children.
A jury in Caledonia county court declined to take the oath due to conscious objection. Friends or Quakers were often allowed to serve by affirmation, with some deeming a Quaker word as valid as an oath.
The bureau will establish a permanent income tax office in St Johnsbury. John W. Gaynor transferred from St Albany to head the office and assist taxpayers. Income tax forms resemble last year and will be mailed this month. returns are due by March 45. Deputy Gaynor will help applicants.
Grace Church Sunday School elected officers for the year including Supt. Fred Tt. Clifford and asst. supt O. A. Ulrich. Reports show growth in membership and $518 raised for all purposes with £90 paid toward the Building Fund.
The War Savings Division offers fuel saving guidance for cold seasons. Keep indoor temp at 68 degrees, seal with weather strips, storm windows, and shut unused rooms. Maintain heaters, manage dampers, regulate air, and press regular care to maximize heat efficiency.
Agnes Donham outlines a method to manage monthly household spending. She advises setting a regular sinking fund for annual bills and emergencies, planning from annual income, saving surplus, and paying cash to avoid debt.
Wilman E. Adams, Newport born, succeeds George W. Mehaffey as general secretary of the Boston Y M C A. Adams, previously released from the International committee, began duties early after illness of his predecessor allowed. He plans to develop all departments and make the group a hub for civic moral and educational interests. A public reception for Mr and Mrs Adams is planned.
Charles H. Clifford 41, a Danville native, died about midnight Thursday in Greenfield Mass He survived a gun accident head wound from hunting influenza and a recent illness He moved to Greenfield as a youth and later ran a jitney to Turners Falls He helped manufacture acetylene gas torches then led a local torch firm He leaves his wife parents and two brothers Funeral held at Turners Congregational Church with Mazonic honors buried Green River Cemetery
The Academy boys basketball team extended their win streak by defeating Lisbon High 22 to 18 on Friday night. About 204 spectators crowded the small gym, where Webb and Leavitt starred for Lisbon while Veinw stained and Bishop played in the later periods for the Academy.
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