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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1920
Page
4
An early 20th century piece examines how large organizations erode craft pride. It argues labor scarcity, job insecurity, and impersonal machinery threaten quality. The editorial calls for worker pride and employer effort to align goals and renew skilled workmanship.
Rutland fire crew resignations loom as captain quits and others threaten to leave over pay and schedule delays. Names listed include John W. Cline Baychard Levi La Park and O H W Duelo as financial and leadership tensions rise.
Churches across the area announce a union service at Southuelt at 7 PM with Rev P A Poole sermon The North church holds communion at 10 30 AM with new members received and a 12 PM Sunday school The Grace Metherd church observes the morning service and a 7 50 PM sermon The Advent Christian church marks Mother's Day and Father’s Day with lessons from the same story The St Anselin’s Episcopal church lists Holy Communion sermons and 12 PM Sunday School First Church of Christ Servant in Whitao announces evening topic Ryorhetines Hirnishaneint The evening at the Advent church will include further lessons from the same text
A junior class event drew an enthusiastic crowd of over a hundred in the St Johnbury Academy hall. The decor featured pink and white accents with crepe paper streamers, a string confetti shower, and a program of three dances with two Indian-themed pieces.
The Masons held their final social of the season with a varied program led by Mrs. Jean Stanley Goailvich. The event featured the Folanta quartet, Elsie Wild piano, Allan Hunter tenor, Miss Trankla venting, and the Academy Glee Club, followed by a late reception and music by Sargent. Waterman thanked the group for support as the season ended.
Troop 2 holds regular meeting at South Shorel and announces June 1 to 20 camping trip with Troops 1 joining at Camp Billings Lake Kaniel Windsor County M C A. Camp offers modern equipment swimming instruction and two cocky Tuesday.
Regional notice seeks agents to sell Watkins home and farm products with territory open in the county. Offers annual income from 1600 to 5000 dollars. Respond to Watkins Winona Minnesota and file reference 264 270 270. Local outreach through R Watking in Winsena Minnesota.
Reported across the Connecticut River radical groups watched as guardsmen were mobilized at dawn after tips to Major Charles W. Burpee. State authorities claimed heavy funding flowed into pro labor actions, traced to Amsterdam and linked to Russian sources.
On May Day in New England routine demonstrations were planned but kept under cover. Authorities posted honeycombed security around courthouses and armed stations while Governor Coolidge was reported to be staying in a hotel. no disorder appeared and officials anticipated normal conditions. In Nova Scotia twelve coal miners walked out in Sydney to protest Winnipeg settlement, with related labor actions in London Ontario and Toronto milk workers striking.
London reports eight million workers participated in May Day demonstrations across the country. The crowd included speechmakers and parades with no major interruptions as public services operated on a partial holiday. The day also featured an inaugural event that promised notable pageantry.
In VARIS on May 1 the town mobilizes for May Day celebrations with patrols at key points and heightened police presence. Citizens face high cloth costs and fuel, while civic efforts focus on orderly events and reducing disruption during festivities.
Barquin's hosts a billiard exhibition with notable players from the region. The event draws a crowd across the Mid-Atlantic area as fans anticipate skilled play and entertainment.
Newport residents gathered at the Newport Trust of the AMEIOUS Legion tenting event to discuss plans for a Welcome Home Day on June 1. The meeting noted a social dance and community gathering as part of the celebration.
A fragmented report lists meetings and events across May at the hospital, church, and civic groups. Attendees include Mrs. Hankin and Mrs. Blin, with notices of lectures, missionary work, and a revival conference in Swanton. The text references Newton Center and Norwich but specifics are unclear.
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