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Newspaper
The Weekly Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1919
Page
3
St Johnsbury locals report holiday injuries and greetings as families travel for Christmas. events include Gil Scouts gift drive at South Church, Advent Christian church activities, and a proposal of Christmas tree and pageants. Several residents visit relatives and many prep for a busy winter season with church, school, and civic events downtown and nearby towns.
A pleasant send off at the hall for Harry Rush before he leaves for Davenpost Indiana to study chiropractic. Jim received a water and $15 as guests enjoyed sandwiches and coffee while expressing best wishes for his new undertaking. Little Glen Johnson ill with chicken pox.
Concord notes list changed Christmas program times with M E church events at the church rather than town hall and Universalist children’s service on Wednesday. Local residents include Mrs Lunatic visiting Montpelier, Miss Lou Richards at St Johnsbury Academy, hay work by L W Ford, Reginald Reed family winter stay, Fred S Woods selling West Main home to Harry Lund, W L Remick moving, and Mrs Clinton Gale hosting Helen Morton. Several locals travel or visit relatives while schools close for Christmas with Miss Lord praised for her strong afternoon program.
Reports from St Johnsbury and North Bennington show a close race for the Christmas Seals per capita pennant with Windsor near six seals per person and Bennington leading in past years. Vermont Tuberculosis Association expects at least 6 million dollars from sales to fund nurses and a larger prevention drive, postponed to late May.
For two weeks the Junior High Manual Training Shop produced toys to be donated to Mr. Marshall of the City Mission for distribution among St. Johnsbury's poor children. The boys crafted carts, running wheels, trolls ironing boards, bean bag and ring toss games, animals, and pull toys, finished in bright colors. Under Leon H. Baxter's supervision, with school support and materials from the department, their display window at A. W. Scott Co. runs Saturday to Tuesday, inviting public interest in the crafts and charity.
In a lively Saturday night game at the Armory, Company D defeated Monroe A C with a rough start that mellowed into steady play. Margson led the home team with three baskets while Auster Flysley added points. for the visitors, Eiery and Lower scored once each. Referee Greenwotl oversaw the contest as rosters and lineups showed key names such as Mennok A C and Binory.
One million women in the newly organized thrift army will launch an intensive drive to reduce living costs across New England. State directors oversee the mobilization under Mrs Myra D B Lord of the Savings Division, First Federal Reserve District, with regional leaders in Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut Vermont New Hampshire and Maine coordinating efforts to promote thrift as a remedy to inflation.
Before a January 1 1920 adjournment Judge Fish heard three divorce petitions all uncontested and granted. Fred J Daniell of West Danville sought desertion relief from Hattie J Daniell with Guy W Hill attorney. Mary B Davis obtained a divorce from Ernest Davis represented by Mr Conant. Three Williams Manufacturing Company cases against six fire insurance firms were ordered consolidated for trial when court resumes. Albert I Lawrence will join the old jurors. 34 new men to be drawn.
St Michael College founded 1904 in Winooski has grown to about 150 students and needs more dormitory space. The Fathers of St Edmunds, who run the college, have launched a $100,000 building fund with $1,750 already donated as they seek support from state and out of state education supporters.
A rousing call urges immediate action as doors of opportunity appear open but quickly shut. The speaker stresses responsibility for pursuing worthwhile work today, warning that delay costs the world and leaves tasks undone. Take urgent steps rather than postponing tomorrow.
The He December meeting of the WCTU at the Methodist church featured a devotional with the Wise Men story and a cantata selection from The Birth Christmas. Mrs. Blie M Harvey was remembered posthumously. Mrs. T. P. Purvell was named superintendent of the department of Tutity. A state treasurer letter urged Jubilee Drive continuation. Mrs. C. A. Stanlingg spoke on Child Welfare with probes, plans, work, and outcomes, citing health, training, home life, and recreation efforts. The session closed with Bless be the Tie that Binds and the WCTU benediction.
The Troop 2 Boy Scouts met at South church to discuss the Christmas social for Girl Scouts on Dec 23 and to plan decorations and evergreen arrangements. A committee will secure a tree and help with church decor while fourteen more games bring donations high. The group plans an early start on the morning train after Christmas to Joe's Pond for a two day stay at Goss Abode, with patrols Eagle Beaver Fox in the efficiency contest.
A quaint reflection on the challenges of early rising and breakfast for ten, contrasting the ambitions of business women with the practical tasks of dawn. The speaker humorously questions whether any woman could manage such demanding domestic mornings.
A Dallas News quip mocks a person’s balance and judgment with a line about “when you use seman hobbling along the street with an agonized expression.” The cartoonish remark plays on foot and head imagery to lampoon appearance and sense.
The article argues that wrestling values in Japan promote balanced development of inner lower body muscles, boosting power agility and overall health. It cites the Japanese physique as superior in endurance and vitality due to this training emphasis.
The piece argues loyalty is the first demand in business and that true promotion comes only from those who are loyal, presenting untold opportunities and magnificent possibilities for the loyal individual.
A quotation attributed to Hazlitt declares that true monuments belong to those who need none as others remember them. It contrasts external honors with inner fame, noting only the truly notable leave lasting memory without public displays.
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