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THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS AND TIMES: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 1937. SPEAKERS AT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING OUTLINE STATE'S POSSIBILITIES PAGE TWO PRESIDENT FATALLY INJURED IN BARRE QUARRY NEWS Middlebury College Builds Astronomical Observatory "Rather More Than Balanced Budget;" Also More Cash Maurice Bilodeau, 59, Struck ABOUT THE STATE un rieaa iy uranne See Increased Manufacturing, Recreational, Agricultural Possibilities For Vermont Speakers At Annual Meeting of State Chamber of Commerce Foresee Greater Industrial Future Recommend Highway Scenery Committees Elect Dr. John M. Thomas President i 3 Rural Carriers Elect fcpec)a' to trie trtf Presai BENNINGTON, June 29 The Vermont Rural Delivery Carriers' Association at the closinp session of its annual meeting here today elected: President, Walter F. Lewis of Brandon: vice-president, Warren L.

Day of Jericho: secretary, George W. Waterman of Chester; treasurer, E. H. Sargent of Thetford Center; chaplain, E. M.

Knapp of Irasburg. It was voted to hold the 1938 annual meeting in Barre. 5S Years Married Special to the Free Pressi RICHFORD, June 29. A large number of friends gathered to (Special to the Free Prestt BARRE, June 29. Maurice Bilodeau, 59, was fatally injured at the Canton quarry of the E.

L. Smith Company firm about 8 o'clock this morning when he was struck on the head by a flying piece of granite. 3ilodeau, an air tool operator at the quarry, was working in the yard on the surface above the quarry hole when a whistle sounded for a blast and. evidently believing that he was out of range, did not take cover when the blast was set off in the quarry hole. A small piece of granite blown into the air when the blast was fired, came up out of the hole and struck him on the head with considerable force.

Workmen (Special to the Free Pressi MONTPELIER, June 29. With only one more day of the State fiscal yea. remaining, Gov. George D. Aiken announced tonight at the annual meeting of the State Chamber of Commerce that the State would end the year with "Rather more than a balanced budget and a substantially larger amount of cash on hand than last year." The governor said he had asked all department heads to call in and pay all their bills and not wait until the beginning of the new fiscal year July 1.

Increased revenue from new taxes will be sufficient, he said, to carry the State through the next fiscal year unless there is some unforeseen calamity. As chairman at larsre of town highway scenery committees, the governor was presented with a Vermont made axe by the new chamber president, Dr. John M. Thomas. Growth From Inside 1 tfe'AOT'M rushed to his aid when he fell.

Dr. Aldo Leani of this city was summoned and an ambulance was called to take the injured man to the hospital. He died shortly before noon. Maurice Bilodeau was well known in Graniteville where he mark the 58th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs.

Edward In-galls, Saturday. In the tea room yellow sweetheart roses in a silver bowl and matching candles in silver candlesticks adorned the beautifully appointed tea table. Mrs. Angie Wilson poured. Those assisting in serving were Mrs.

Graham Wilcox, Mrs. Aubrey Noyes and Mrs. Alfred Moulton. Mr. and Mrs.

Ingalls were the recipients of a beautiful vase and basket from friends and neighbors as well as a profusion of flowers and messages of congratulations. The Rev. George Pomfrey of the First Baptist Church, of which Mr. and Mrs. Ingalls have been members for many years was present, and offered a prayer of thanksgiving for the many blessings received during their Growth of industries in Vermont 1 from the inside is better than industries invited in from outside.

Flanders asserted. "There is danger -of our being too anxious and too enterprising in inviting industries into Vermont." he pointed out. It is particularly dangerous to be too enterprising in getting industries here which are seeking 'better labor We do have better labor conditions: these labor conditions are not based on laws favorable to the employer and we should be very wary of passing legislation of this sort. To my mind the ordinary statutes governing business relations and the established body of common law offer all the protection needed of the worker against the employer and of the employer against the worker." Favoring growth of industry from the inside, Flanders said he believed the State Chamber "will want to careful study to some of the suggestions which have been made for giving financial support in the growing period to hopeful enterprises of this sort." He mentioned the possibility of development of agricultural products of superior quality such as COVERED BRIDGE TO BE REPLACED Landmark Between Lincoln and So. Starkshoro to Come Down DR.

JOHN M. THOMAS President of State hamber of Commerce fall the fanners are hit first and most severely, he said: young people are raised and educated at the expense of rural areas, then migrate to urban centers. This situation can be remedied, he said, only by a more equitable sharing on a national basis of the costs of education. Another factor involved tending toward the unbalancing between agriculture and the rest of society, he suggested, is 'our system of taxation which depends so much on real estate and personal property taxes." The average farmer, Varney stated, pays more taxes in relation to his net income than the average man in any other class. "These problems." he concluded, "all require group action but some action seems to me to be necessary if a balance between agriculture and the rest of society is to be regained and maintained.

If we do not have that balance, neither agriculture nor the rest of society will prosper they might." Stowe Room had made his home for about 45 years. He was born at St. Elzear. P. on September 21, 1877, and he passed his early years there coming to Graniteville as a youth to take up work on the juarries.

His wife died at Graniteville about six years ago and he is survived by two chidren, Laura and Leo Bilodeau of Graniteville. He also leaves five brothers and one sister, Israel Bilodeau of Quebec, Albert Bilodeau of this city. Al-phonse Bilodeau of Manchester, N. Theodore Bilodeau of Wil-liamstown. Fred Bilodeau and Mrs.

J. Lapoint of Fitchburg, Mass. i Special to the Free Prest MONTPELIER, June Increased nanufacturine, recreational and agricultural possibilities In Vermont were outlined by speakers at the annual meeting of the State Chamber of Commerce here today. Dr. John M.

Thomas of Montpelier. vice-president of the National Life Insurance Company, was elected president of the chamber, succeeding Horace E. Robie of Montpelier. New England Telephone Company official. Ralph E.

Flanders of Springfield, industrialist and economist, foresaw an industrial future for New England as a whole and Vermont in particular in the production of quality goods. "The principal assets of our State are its soil, its forests, its scenery. its people and its reputation." he said. "It is true." he admitted, "that we labor against handicaps which did not affect us in the past, of which the principal bar to growth and to continued operation is the undistributed profits tax. Any small company employing a few men and displaying the necessary intelligence and skill in its staff of managers and workers to develop into a large industry employing hundreds instead of tr'ns.

under present conditions will find it exceptionally difficult to grow by normal process of turning its profits back into expansion. In yie same way. firms of this type, whose business is subject to ide fluctuations, will find it much more difficult to provide continuing employment to the workers depending upon them than they have done in the past." (Free Press Photo) The observatory in which Middlebury College students will carry on laboratory work in the new course in astronomy to be instituted next fall. Prof. John F.

Haller, who built the telescope, the tube of which shows through the opening in the dome, will teach the course. wedded life. Special to the Free Pressi (Special to the Free Press) LINCOLN, June Flood and decay have brought about the extinction of the old covered bridges in this vicinity. The last old landmark, on the road between Lincoln village and South Starksboro. will be taken down within a few weeks, to be replaced with an I-beam bridge with cement deck, under the State-aid system.

Funeral arrangements have not been completed but will probably be held Friday morning. 1 Evergreens Injured By Lack of Snow (Special to the Free Press) MONTPELIER, June 29. The small amount of snow during the early part of last winter was very hard on evergreens, such as To Discuss Land Use (Special to the Free Press) MONTPELIER, June 29. Findings of various agencies studying land use will be discussed at a meeting of the planning board and an advisory committee of State officials here July 8. Land utilization has been the subject of research by the planning board in co-operation with the extension service of the University of Vermont for over a year.

Results of these studies will be laid before board members and State officials. The advisory committee is composed of the heads of various State departments. Members of the planning board, reappointed by Gov. Aiken last winter are: F. W.

Sliepardson of Burlington, chairman, Arthur H. Packard of Jericho, Carroll E. produced by the Danes. He expressed wonder that it is still necessary to go to England and to pay heavy import duties for the finest grades of wooien cloth. "Nowhere in the country." he said, "is there a better opportunity from the human standpoint for the development of hich grade mechanical industries." He referred to the Guild of Vermont Industries in Weston as "a village industry of the highly desirable type." Prices Fall.

Farmers Hit H. H. Varney of Burlington, agricultural extension economist, called attention to the need for balance between agriculture and the rest of society. When prices MIDDLEBURY, June 29. Pro.

John F. Haller of Middlebury College is planning to have lots of fun this summer. While many of his friends are spending their evenings at the movies watching the cinema stars, he will spend many an enjoyable hours looking at astronomical stars through the telescope he built, which is now in place in the college observatory. Although Mr. Haller is a professor of chemistry his interest in astronomy led him to spend a year grinding a lens for a telescope to supervise the construction of an observatory for the college and to accept an assignment as instructor in astronomy when classes begin in the fall.

Situated in an open field a considerable distance from the campus, the observatory, according to Prof. Haller, is in an ideal location for studying the heavenly bodies. The observatory, a small white, round structure is set on cement piers while a large cement pier in the center of the building rises from a considerable depth in the ground through the floor to a height of approxi- atoll -fit-a foot fr l-i i niAH The possibilities and the already demonstrated values of winter recreation in Vermont were stressed by Edmund Deschenes of St. Albans vice-president and general manager of the Central Vermont Railway Company. "This past season." he said, "saw some concrete results of what can be accomplished by determination fortified by co-operation.

We brought to the Stowe district from New York in excess of 3.000 winter sports enthusiasts and these people, we have determined by a careful and accurate survey, spent in excess of $80,000 in Stowe alone. Of the $80,000 in new money which was brought into Vermont by our winter visitors last season: hotel men, families who opened their farm and village homes for overnight guests: restaurants, stores, taxi men and garages all got their share. Prosperity came to Stowe last win-! ter and can come to any other Vermont community that will sell its natural resources in a like manner." This bridge was sturdily built, in the time of our forefathers, each beam braced, cross braced and pinioned, with a shingled roof to protect it. Pine planks laid lengthwise were used for a floor. Wooden bridges were roofed as a protection from the weather, as moisture settling upon unprotected wood, soon bring about deterioration and decay.

The abutments on which the bridge rests, high above the river, constructed of piled stone slabs, with no mortar or cement btween. have miraculously withstood the passing of daily travel for years, but now have become loosened by floods and the elements. The demand for a wider surfaced structure has been manifested, as heavily loaded trucks have broken side strips from the entrances and overhead cross beams. Due to the changing conditions in traffic the boards of the sides of the bridge have been removed to insure better sight and safety to travelers, so that scarcely more than the framework remains. This town has had many fine examples of covered bridges on the New Haven river and its tributaries and there are many peo This Is An OFFICIAL VT.

INSPECTION STATION Herberg Auio Servise Incorporated ZOi-206 Main St Burlington, Vt. TEL. HIS Scotch pine, white pine, arbor vitae or white cedar, and occasionally spruce, says W. G. Loveless.

Washington county agricultural agent. As a result, he points out. there has been considerable browning of leaves and dying of scattered twigs, branches, and in some cases whole trees. The way to treat trees affected in this way, Mr. Loveless says, is to remove the dead parts next month or later.

Bark and wood-boring beetles will make their appearance in the larger dead branches and in dead tre3s, he points out, but these should not be mistaken for the real cause of death. Winter injury has been noticed especially on trees growing on light and sandy soil and where they are exposed to the sweeping of the wind and to sunlight. The scanty snow during the early part of the winter was abnormal for such trees and produced a physical condition in them that is equivalent to that produced by drought. (Continued on Paee 19) FAIRBAKKS-KOitSE Washing Machines and Ironrrs Conservador Refrigerators RADIOS F. L.

PATN A 51 PEARL St. TEL. 1779 (Marion Haller Photo) TROF. JOHN F. HALLER troductory descriptive course with laboratory work in the observa-' tory.

The work will be designed I to awaken the students' interest NOW I EAT I HOT DOGS CJ Upset Stomach Goes I rpr tAV mmJ t. in astronomy and I hope that we lean all learn something from it. with its 35 mirror. A pound In the meantimq beore the col- capable of being easily turned opens again- hopeK to spfend in many evenings the observatory any point of the compass was in Bell-ans FOR INDIGESTION (Continued on Page 151 ctoiioH Kv a -o Tuorm having lots of fun looking at the stalled by A. R.

Ibarguen or t. stars the telescope." through Farmington, Me. Leonard Zee- Service We Render Electric Welding Acetylene Welding Repair of Machinery and Equipment Machine Work Steel Erectuon Thawing Frozen Pipes Vt. Structural Steel Corp. Fabricators Engrs.

Burlington Phone 78. KELLY-SPRINGFIELD Ignition Specialists, Greasing, Storage, Washing. Willard Batteries. L. B.

Phelps Garage, Inc. 173-183 St. Panl St. Phone 2100. ple who experience a feeling of sadness and regret at the loss of this last old landmark.

State Official -aa ix ispection 3 Vergennes Rotary Gets Its Charter (Special to the Free Press) VERGENNES. June 29. The Verpennes Rotary Club received its charter from District Governor ere's why most Burlington motorists can afford a Packard Station -3 Come In and Drive! Oidsmobile New Automatic Burlington Motor Sales 51 Elmwood Ave. rhone 2221. man, a local contractor, built the structure under the direction of Prof.

Haller. Grinding: Lens Precise Job The tube of the telescope is 14 gauge with a 12 2 inch mirror, which magnifies 400 diameters. 'Grinding the lens," said Prof. Haller. "is a very precise job requiring a great deal of time and patience.

If its dimensions are off even a fraction of an inch it would throw the astronomical calculations entirely out of range. The lens, of course, is really a mirror, a combination of chrom-mium and aluminum covering the back. After the lens was ground I tested it for six months and then made some necessary changes. "When the college authorities learned what I was doing, I was asked to take charge of the building of an observatory, for which the college appropriated money, and to teach a course in astronomy. The course will (Edward H.

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Guy Shorey of Gorham, N. governor-elect of the 37th Rotary district, was also present and gave a brief resume of the International Rotary convention at Nice, France, which he attended early in June. Gifts to the new club were as follows: Flag, Bur-jlington club: Rotary banner, I Bane; product of Stoware, Bran-I don. There are 25 charter members PHOTO GEAR (if BELT BALLS Save This Dickens Certificate IT IS VALUABLE! I I I FOR Mi ALL CARS PACKARD WWHyour ill 1 lt costs only a dollar or two more a week to buy a favorite up of the club. William Johnston of Rutland was the principal speaker at the dinner.

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He reported that the wind had been in his face most of the time since he left Vermont, so that his progress had been delayed, but that he had averaged about 62 miles per day. He said he was followine the King's highway. He has found the traffic rather heavy, but has had no trouble thus far. the Packard Six are coming up from the "low-priced five" field ASK THE MAN WHO OWNS ONE Here are the figures for based en required down payment percentages and uniform number of monthly payments CAR A more bu5 pckrd CAR l-55 mre a b'jys Pckrd Six CAR $2 21 more a wrlc buys a Packard Si CAR more a wee buys a Packard SI CAR $1 P7 more a week b'jr- a Packard 9.1 A ND a Packard Six doesn't cost a penny XX more than those cheaper cars to run! It rivals them all in fuel economy actually averages less, we believe, for service costs. And it's the only car in the lower-priced field with enduring identity! Your present car will probably cover the down payment on a Packard Six if so, the balance will amount to as lit tic as $32 month.

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