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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1919
Page
2
The germ of tuberculosis is spread through mouth discharges and the milk of tuberculous cows. Milk from diseased cows mostly affects children under five. If the milk source is uncertain, it should be pasteurized before children drink it.
The annual social in the North church parlors drew a lively crowd Friday night. Men and boys teamed up for games including a tug of war with P. W. Harris facing PF. M. Byl in a tight finish. Ice cream and apples were served as attendees praised the evening as the best of the year.
An audience at Sunset Home in St Johnsbury enjoyed a Monday program led by Academy Orchestra director Mrs Jean Stanley Goodrich and Ming Pike of the Academy Music Club. Miss Madeline Randall performed humorous and patriotic pieces, including The Lost Cook and an adaptation of America for Me.
The Thanksgiving night social at the Temple drew the largest crowd among similar events. St Johnsbury Academy artists provided music with the Glee Club making its first appearance under A. W. Smith. The Mandolin Club, Miss Pike, and Miss Elsie Wild led instrumental and vocal numbers, followed by Mrs. Wilke’s orchestra during refreshments and dancing late into the evening.
Lakeside Chapter No. 27 C E S schedules its third regular meeting at Masonic Hall on Monday evening December 1 at 8 o'clock. Supper will be served at 6 p.m. Use the American Throat Tablets.
The Boy Scout Troop 2 met at the South church with near perfect attendance. Plans discussed include a Christmas social on Tuesday the 23rd, a tree, gifts, and each scout inviting a Girl Scout. Miss Dorothea Clark leads the girls, Scout Master Baxter the boys. The efficiency contest ends on the 25th and patrol standings show Eagle 864, Wolf 814, Beaver 85. An examination for first class tests is set for Friday at 9.
Ethel Priscilla Potter a Wellesley graduate and former reconstruction worker presents a December 5 recital in the chapel of St Johnsbury Academy to benefit the piano fund. She will read three short plays including Barrie’s The Old Lady Shows Her Medals and Lord Dunsany’s A Night at an Ton with additional verse readings.
The St. Johnsbury Woman's Club holds its December meeting in Pythian Hall on Monday at three o'clock with the executive board meeting at two o'clock at Mrs. S. J. Somerville's home. The travel and current events committee organizes the event and speaker Mrs. William Dudley Pelley discusses "My Impressions of Japan."
Moore and Johnson in St Johnsbury have completed extensive alterations to their clothing house. They installed New Way fumed oak cases from Grand Rapids Company, creating dust free glass showcases with double floor space and improved lighting. The display includes large stock with cases holding 100 overcoats, dozens of suits, juvenile wear, and accessories. A modern triplicate mirror is placed between cases to show garments from multiple angles as the store is repainted and refreshed.
The article notes new white enamel fittings and a remodeled widow display. It reports a relocated shoe department to the store rear and the opening of a large stock room in the lighted basement, signaling a major store expansion.
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