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Newspaper

The Weekly Caledonian

Location

Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1919

Page

6

Twenty Sign Enlistment For U S Air Service

The Air Service recruiting detachment touring New England arrived late Thursday and left for Barre at 8:00 am. Lieut. Col. Carmody praised St Johnsbury for enlistments as one man drove ten miles to sign up. Twenty men have enlisted since the detachment arrived, with a special officer to return for two days to take more. A motor parade, band and exhibit drew thousands, followed by a free public dance at the Armory. Hill's orchestra plus the Air Service trombone provided music. Local businessmen C M Berry and C E Peek funded the event, and townspeople opened their homes after midnight. The detachment praised the town's courtesy and hospitality.

Air Service New England Barre Carmody St. Johnsbury Cowl House Armory Hill C. M. Berry Berry-Ball Co C. EB. Peek Peek Co

Museum Loses William E Balch Taxidermist at Testimonial Funeral

The museum notes the death of William Everard Balch III its longtime taxidermist who built and maintained its Natural History collections. A funeral service was held at the museum on Saturday afternoon with Reverend Ds Poole officiating, honoring his decades of skill and devotion to the institution.

William Everard Balch Balch Museum Ds Poole

Hooker Corser Mitchell Co Introduces 25 Percent Wage Rise

The Hooker Corser Mitchell company makers of overalls and men garments signed a wage schedule for the coming year with Bernard Abrams of New York general organizer of United Garment Workers of America. The plan provides a general wage increase of 25 percent.

Hooker, Corser & Mitchell Company Bernard Abrams New York United Garment Workers of America

Shooting of two heifers in Westminster reported

State's Attorney B W Gibson investigated the shooting of two eight month old heifers owned by farmer Anders Nelson in Westminster near the railroad, found dead three to four days earlier, with no bullets recovered and each valued at $50.

B. W. Gibson Westminster Anders Nelson Harvey Metcalf

Vermont town natatorium dream rises from civic drive

A Vermont town lacking a pool or gym plans a community natatorium to boost youth health. Local clubs, businessmen, and citizens raise funds, purchase land, and oversee construction with a 1920 dedication honoring town heroes and veterans.

Girls Meet With Edith Inskeep At School Common

Thursday at 3 o clock in the village school commons Miss Edith B Inskeep Recreational Leader of the Northeastern Division YWCA will lead all girls to socialize play games and enjoy a good time. Any girl in the village may attend plans will be announced later parents urged to discuss and plan a holiday outing.

Edith B. Inskeep Young Women’s Christian Association

Local Social Notes From Sturtevant and Nearby Visits

Lyndon Be. W. Shurtevant and BT Gilman spent Thursday and Friday in Boston. Mix City residents and Mia, relatives here, visit. Mrs Julie Stuart stays with grandmother Mrs Staples, returning to St Johns bury. Charles Sturtevant of South Weymouth visits Rev E W Sturtevant. L K Quimby and sister Lydia Maing vacation with Luell Grant of New York. Jennie Trefren joins them. Hira Grant and Mrs J F Smith with Justine and Lizzie Mattocks from Schenectady come for several weeks at Mattocks home. George Gourhie returns from Brichtlock hospital, still recovering. W H Bowker home from hospital. Mrs Henry Chase of Chicago arrives with TM Wilcomb of Springfield for a few weeks. Ladies Aid of Methodist church to hold lawn party next Friday evening.

BE. W. Shurtevant BT Gilman Boston Mix City Mia Julie Stuart Mrs. Staples St. Johnsbury Charles Sturtevand South Weymouth Mass E. W. Sturtevant L. K. Quimby Lydia Maing W. H. Bowker Mra Henry Chase Chicago Tm, Wilcomb Springfield Ladies Aid Society Methodist Church

Pavilion Planned for Joe's Pond with Modern Casino

Pans are laid for a larger Pavilion at Joe's Pond to include a 70 foot piazza over water a spacious dance floor bowling alleys pool tables and free Sundays for tourists. Carlyle S Sargent to own manage the venture after returning from Navy service with plans for summer dancing parties and jazz band. Site on lakefront considered while four builders hold pavilion plans.

Joe's Pond Carlyle S. Sargent Lio Yeurs Uncle Sam's Navy Joe's Yand St. Johnsbury Sargent Ttme

Woman Architects Lead Belgrade Milestone In Serbia

In Belgrade Serbia the city became the first municipality in the world to employ women architects signaling a historic shift for the capital and national construction sectors with implications for gender roles in public planning.

Serbia Belgrade

Community entertainments and camp notes from Winneshowanka

Camp Winneshowanka hosts a Sunday musical program with proceeds to the church fund and an evening of entertainment in the town hall by Frank G. Reynolli the impresario of Towton. Members plan a church picnic after a union league meeting on Friday morning. Moving pictures planned weekly if patronage allows. A fancy articles sale and other fundraisers are noted. Local residents attend, and various families are mentioned in town life. The death of W. F. E. Balem in St Johnsbury is reported after a heavy storm.

Enthus Little J Springfield M. CA Jenn Actis Vitinens Phy Prom St. John Geitine Nord Ciunye Winneshowanka Dunion League Junch Ainio Ain Creatinnes Ladies’ Aid Society Aoust Ant Mes Charles Spauldings Hattie Wilson and Son Mevin Ernest Spaulding Cnter Winneshewanka Thaldwin Mountain Galdwin Assembly Hall A. Th. Tile Philadelphia Paw Swan Brooklyh Nu Yop Mis James My Cahit Boston Mass Lewis PF Mirris More Howard Muller Providence Misa Knox New York City Bertha K Bowman Evanston Sarah M. Madodon Elsie MW Hodgsson Chicos Mia Dean Marjorie Dean Taunton Robert Ward William Hiking Ihe B. Higgins Celia Higwine A J. Higging St. Johnsbury Betah Blinn Ida Blinn East Stanbrio John F. Pell Newark Mes Bernard Jacobs C. Trving B. Morse State Board of Heath Unter Mr. Slocumb Slocumb Glenn W. Douglias Nevis South Lunenburg Wentworth Farm Bean Cyoumery Dan Dodge W. Douglas St. Johinsbury Burke Somus Snow Bennington Ward

Passumpsic Valley Grange Fruging First and Second Degrees

Passumpsic Valley Grange met Friday night for the first and second degrees to be conferred. Local notices mention Fulford ill with diphtheria and visits by Alma Goodall and others. Community gossip covers travel to Bradford, visits to church for Mothers Day, a wagon accident injuring Mrs Jamison, and residents relocating houses and farms nearby.

Wpsic Valley Grange Grange Fulford Milas Coys Fulford Chie Blake Ai Fulford Alma Goodall S. Johnsbury J. H Ernest Shepherd Thom Uleir Mixa Dovens Judkins John Granger Northfield Paul Hannett J. D. Lackie St. Johnsbury W. TL. Wright Fred Converse Gladys Turbelle Douse Melodoes W My Mrs. Jamison Mrs. Jamieson Mrs. Henderson Canada Richinl Wright Rose Roberts Ninf Hast Burke Sunnya Corn Annis Charlie Mosher Lindsay Stanhope Converse Peter Rash Emma Webb Will Somers

Greensboro Dance Club Clears Funds for Encyclopedias

A large crowd attended the Ju sine High School dance last Tuesday evening in Greensboro. About 40 was cleared for buying a school set of encyclopedias. Principal W. G. Bodine and Rev. Edward C. Hayes oversaw arrangements. Various local residents were mentioned in visits, travels, and health notes as community life appeared active.

Grateful Woman’s Story Promotes Foley Kidney Pills

Mrs. Robert Blair of Terre Haute Indiana describes two years of kidney and bladder trouble. After a few weeks of Foley Kidney Pills her backaches cease and fatigue fades. The testimonial claims improved vision and overall health, noting the product cleanses kidneys and blood and is sold nationwide.

Robert Blair S. 20Th Sta Terre Mauls Ind Foley

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