Island Pond Girl Found In Burlington
An Island Pond girl, Helen Pickfond, age one, was found in Burlington, Vermont after reportedly wandering away from home Sunday night. Police say her father, Patek Powers, travelled to Burlington to identify the girl at a Gravetoy hotel. The motive and full details remain unclear as investigators piece together how she traveled from home and who accompanied her.
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Burlington
Helen Pickfond
Patek
Newton
Gravetoy
Hier
Tehyid Lond
Masquerade Dance at Hill Navy event features colorful costumes
The Thore and Ue maeie masquerade drew many attendees in creative outfits. Judges included Mr. John Tinker and Mrs. Goon Mavente. Winners encompassed Mrs. Leroy Los for best dress and Petey Conges for best short dress. Other prizes recognized Miss Sealey and Fannie Sealey for novelty costumes.
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Thore
Hall
Hill Navelty
John Tinker
Goon Mavente
Charles Newton
Henin
Leroy Los
Red Cross
Petey Conges
Leelee
Card of Thanks for Support and Flowers
A brief gratitude note expressing thanks to investigators for their efforts and to friends for flowers and support. Names mentioned include Meo aind Mia, Herbert J. Spinney, Sylvia Powers, Jin Digleeni, Mrs. Custin Towers, Sand, Mrs Henry Power, Pred Powers.
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Meo Aind Mia
Herbert J. Spinney
Sylvia Powers
Jin Digleeni
Custin Towers
Henry Power
Pred Powers
Policemen Are Soldiers Public Opinion on Army Unionization
A press comment argues that proposing unionization for the army and navy would erode military control and harm civil governance, likening police and soldiers to figures constrained by union labor and the potential for strikes. It questions public acceptance of such a shift and its impact on national stability.
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St. Alban
Anciean Federation of Labor
Judge Stafford Presents Plan to End Strikes in Vermont
The Vermont meeting features Judge Stafford advocating a plan to end labor strikes. He proposes a tribunal to settle disputes and new laws limiting public servant strikes, praising unions yet opposing violent or coercive action. He commends Vermont leaders including Gey Coplites and figures from St Johnsbury Academy, delivering a forceful call to resolve labor tensions.
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Suhee Wendell
Stultford
Shasta
Cain
Colvin Caiodl
Dude Wootell
Grondy
Sam
Bia
Vermont Ley
St Johnsbury
Johnebury
Iron Rust Proof Paste for Rust Protection
A crude note describes a homemade rust proofing method: apply a seed oil glaze to heated metal to create a varnish like enamel that resists chipping. It mentions Tnseed oil, likely tung or linseed, and brush application after heating. The fragment hints at a protective coating system rather than a ready-made product.
West Vermont Academy Trustees Hold Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of Tohnsbury Academy was held Tuesday with 19 trustees present including out of town members B A Bigley of Heston Hon Charles W Gates of Franklin Prof James F Colby of Hanover and Dr Arthur Fairbank. Gov Henry G Milo was named president with C Mowhill as vice president and secretary treasurer Mazen. discussions focused on increasing institutional interest and managing the large 358 property exhibit as well as future social events and care for the academy’s property.
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Rite West
Tohnsbury Academy
Poterdag
Cok Jowph Paar Banks
Washington
B.A. Bigley
Heston
Charles W. Gates
Franklin
James F Colby
Hanover
Arthur Fairbank Offeeva
Liecoming
Henry GC. Milo
Ste Dn
Vermont Bridges Narrow for Modern Vehicles Warned
Barre Times notes recent Tyre news items about narrow Vermont bridges unable to handle two vehicles side by side at normal speeds. Open plank bridges require replacement with cement or iron structures as towns rider to modern traffic. Drivers urged caution. no racing on bridges. Also reports parcel post motor cycle delivery planned from Brattleboro, not ready for first food distribution. Former Superintendent Dr. E. B. Mersim to sail to Windivostok for two years with the American Y M C A.
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Nerrow
Vermont
Barre
Brattleboro
Hinetons
M. d. Moran
EB. Mersim
Bellows Falls
Vancouver
B.C
Our Boys Win Prizes at the Exposition
Hy Baxter reports from the Eastern States Exposition in Springfield praising the St. Johnsbury boys camp life. About 200 youths attend with blankets and equipment issued, fine food, and steady work. They note judge results, horse show outings, Governor banquet attendance, and a large crowd enjoying meals and speeches.
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Hy Baxter
Springfield
St. Johnsbury
Anges
Vermont
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Rhode
Maine
New Sempotive
Connecticut
Armours Parking Co
D A R Meeting Describes Vermont Chapter 1st Annual Event
A St John de Crevecoeur D A R meeting at the Hegent Mya Johns Weeks house discussed the Vermont conference hosted by the Rthan Allen Chapter of Middlebury at Masonic Hall. Three delegates were elected Martha Abbie J McNeil Margaret N Heywood Anna Now attended. Social hour with ice cream followed. next meeting at Mrs Hazelton Barnet on Oct 1.
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St. John de Crevecoeur
Hegent
Margaret N. Heywood
Anna
Moewill
Vermont
Horner
Perley F. Hazen
United States
Robert Hazelton
Margaret of
Barnet
Hazelton
Return from Springfield Inspires Vermont State Building Plan
Hon Alexander Dunnett, back from Springfield Mass as P W Clement’s representative on Governors day, praises the Eastern States Exposition and its impact on New England agriculture. He attended the dedication of the Massachusetts building and urges Vermont to erect a state building for Vermonters to gather and hold reunions during the fair.
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Alexander Dunnett
Springfield
Mass
P. W. Clement
Dunnett
New England
United States
Masachusetts
Vermont
Lyndonville Wedding in Auburndale Massachusetts
Miss Ethel M. Trawn of Melrose Highlands visits. Susie Cowles returns from North Troy. frequent notes on local residents. Mrs Tevae Hill’s daughter Alece marries Hasty Mortoy in Auburndale Methodist church. couple to honeymoon at Lake Mavensdum. Several residents journey, visit, or recover from ailments.
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Alfie
Warner
Eendale
Mae
Daugher
Tevae
Masa
Hasty Mortoy
Wight
Amy Aid Wate Pertees
George
Lake Mavens
Bradford
N. Oh
Mie
Lissell
Auburndale
Mel Wight
Bigelow & Kennaril
Fiehhngton Street
Boston
Mies
Ethel M. Trawn
Melvore Highlands
Maas
Sun
Susie ‘Cowles
North Troy
Stevens Wie
Moli
Munsonville
Eli Currier
Miesschusetts
William A. Water
Marion
West Somerville
Mass
Ora
Neos
Cloush
Brochfield
Mas
St Johnsbury Center Social and Death Report
St Johnsbury Center residents host visitors from Newbury Springfield and Kirby with several local calls noted. Hallie Spinney dies after illness. Fred Powers travels for his mother’s funeral. Fifty Club hosts dinner with Mrs Addie Page and Mrs Mary Hartiman. Ray Packard and Ezra Learned visit as neighbors call on Friday.
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Chris Palmer
Hallie Spinney
Hes
Fred Powers
Herbert Spinney
Lynn
Maas
Fifty Club
St. Johnsbury
Addie Page
Elon Gile
Somer Street
Sargent
Mary Hartiman
Springfield
Mass
Anna Houghton
Kirby
Bert Farnham
Ly Gray
Eliza Allen
Ray Packard
Ezra Learned
Notch Hotel Stove Proposal Sparks Vermont Plan
Vermonters formed a lively gathering at Smugglers Notch to back a hotel project. Twelve thousand dollars were pledged toward a Notch hotel near Stowe or at the foot of Mount Mansfield, with plans for a lodge later in the notch and a fine golf course envisioned.
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Stove
Vermont
Stowe
Mount Mansfield
Notch
Optimistic Thought of Any Honest Trade
A fragment suggests a reflective line about honest trade and public virtue. The text hints at a value on integrity and practical spirit in commerce, with a tone urging prudent employment of one’s craft within a respectable frame.
Route of Roosevelt Highway Painted Across Vermont
Workmen inked the Roosevelt Highway route along telegraph poles from Watorta to Chindawns and through West Danville as painters with Blaisdell and Penny mark the trail in Vermont. Vermont Automobile Club official Morrill highlighted the Burlington effort and the two main routes to Montpelier.
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St. Johiebury
Watorta
Chindawns
Iontine
King Caledonian
Portland
Ore
Vermont Automobile Association
Waterford
Summerville
Burlington
Automobile Association
West Danville
Turlington
Theodore Roosevelt
Montpelier
Hardwick
Mortisgee Hyde Park
S. Blaisdell
Harvey Penny
Rolorado
Maine
Vermont
Wella River
Newport
Brattlebory
Hoosne
N. Y
Trattlehore
White River Junction
Treconderoon
Boilington
Pownal
Berkshire Highway
Roosevelt Highway
Colleges Face Postwar Challenge By Ye St public schools
Superintendent TH Younis argues for a new college approach to returned soldiers. He claims many veterans struggle to settle after discharge and urges professors to revitalize previous knowledge, integrate new material, and sustain genuine interest as thousands enroll this fall.
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Waller TH. Younis
Navy
Passumpsic Church News and Local Visits
Rev Mr and Mrs ALN return from vacation Rev Mr Pierce preached Sunday Nellie Miles visited then went to Manchester NH to see daughter Mrs Richard Rash Margaret Sawyer off to Bangor ME for a week Jonathan Watts visiting son in Barnet Mr and Mrs Isaac Shatney back from Enfield IL George Hall of Monee IL in town Tuesday George Quimby and Ed Shampray finished work on the schoolhouse Bert Ransome returned Tuesday night from a Manchester visit
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Aln
Pierce
Nellie Miles
Manchester
N. H
Richard Rash
Margaret Sawyer
Bangor
Jonathan Watts
Barnet
Tt. G. Wats
Isaac Shatney
Enfield
N. IL
George Hall
Monee
N. HL
George Quimby
Ed. Shampray
Bert Ransome
Speeder Flees Through City Streets At High Speed
Police chased a car at about 60 miles per hour through crowded streets. A passerby identified as Miner Wallace flagged the driver, who slammed on brakes then sped away. The vehicle, possibly stolen, vanished toward Hastings Hill and the back road to St. Johnsbury Center. authorities lack details on driver or origin.
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Raile Vou
Stramnecy
Atepee
Newbury
Miner Wallace
Wallace
Hastings Hill
St. Johnsbury Center
Caledonia County Sunday School Convention at South Church
The annual convention of the Caledonia County Sunday school takes place at South Church in St Johnsbury on Tuesday September 9 afternoon and evening. Speakers include Rev. George H. Spencer of Boston, W B Glynn of Saxton River, Rev. Robbing of Burlington, Miss Vioreriee H Wells of Brattleboro, with a program featuring devotions, talks on Bible study and state goals, a business session, and a missionary pageant.
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Caledonia County
South Church
St. Joimebury
George H. Spencer
Boston
Vermont Bible Society
W. B. Glynnton
Nndity
Robbing
Burlington
Vioreriee H Wells
Bratteboro
George T
Spencer Ball Adiliess
Arthur F. Stone
Adileess
W. B. Glynn
Saxton's River
Caledonia County S. 8
W. B. Children's Divisi
Mary S. Wanen
George S. Spencer
Florence Hemenway Wells
G. E
Miss Wells
Death Notice of Mrs Hattie Spinney Hallie Spinney
Hallie Spinney died September 15 at her home in St Johnsbury Center. Born October 8 1804 in St Johnsbury to Frank and Sylvia Powers she was one of seven children. Surviving are Eugene in New Orleans Juliette of Lynn Mass Henry Fred in St Johnsbury Curtis of Wilder and Susie deceased. She had a son Herbert and his family in Lynn. She lived in St Johnsbury until 1882 then moved to Lynn to work in a shoe factory before returning to St Johnsbury ten years ago to care for her mother. She was kind generous and God fearing with a sunny disposition.
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Hattie Spinney
Hallie Spinney
St. Johnsbury Center
Hallie Powers
St. Johnsbury
Frank
Sylvia
Humphrey) Powers
Eugene
New Orleans
Juliette
Dykeman
Lynn
Mass
Henry
Fred
Curtis
Wilder
Susie
Herbert
Littl
Elsworth Spinney
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Island Pond
Stafford
Grace Methodist Church
Academy Trustees
Mr. Baxter
D. A. R. Meeting
James S. Weeks
Lyndonville
Warner-Wight
Propose Notch
Supt. Young
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