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Page 9 Burlington Free Press, Saturday, Dec. 16, 1944 I Legion auxiliary's benefit of the charities. Largest Audience Dr. J. Holmes Jackson, 73r Dies; At Legion Tollies' FLLD Is Expected Tonight An enthusiastic crowd greeted! Was Mayor of This City 12 Years the second showing of the Ameri-j can Legion's "Follies of 1944" in the city hall auditorium last night, auguring well for the third and final production by local talent of the program of minstrels, vaude ville and musical comedy this eve ning.

He Held This Office Longer Than Anyone Else; Also Was Vt. FHA Director Since 1934 Funeral Today Funeral services for Dr. i 'lf A 7 ff fix -I J. The audience called for encore after encore of a varied produc-j tion that showed far more polish; and finesse than on the opening night. A capacity crowd is antici off 1944 The Last Time TONIGHT City Hall Auditorium Benefit American Legion Auxiliary Charity and Christmas Fund Adulls 85c, Children 50c Including Tax Tickets On Sale At Ernie's Market Upton's Sweet Shop Red's Restaurant, Winooski Sulham's Sweet Shop, Winooski Hayes and Carney pated for tonight's performance.

Proceeds from the show produced and staged by Harry H. and Gladys G. Williams for Burlington Post No. 2 American Legion, are for the John Holmes Jackson, 73, dentist (at right) who served the city as mayor longer ri -1 i TH T.S.1 PGCK 1 msumakcE I fjGCNCY I l4COLLC6ST I than anyone else, will be held at 3:30 this afternoon at the home of his brother, Col. H.

Nelson Jackson, 158 So. Wil-lard st. Dr. Jackson, Vermont state director of the Federal Housing ad TWO ESCAPE UNHURT IN SENSATIONAL CRASH INVOLVING 3 AUTOS if a mini i i if i jLiiimiji i.n.inMi.i ministration since 1934, widely CHILDREN'S BOOKS known Democrat, and city bene factor, died in the Bishop DeGoes briand hospital at 8:30 a. m.

yes Caroune Maria Uaxter ot uurung-ton. Mrs. Jackson and one son, Bradley Smalley Jackson, now a master sergeant in the U. S. lard was proceeding south on So.

Champlain st. with 20 cases of empty beer bottles which he was returning to a local wholesale house. The two vehicles collided at the intersection. Dr. Rouil-lard's car then veered to the southeast striking a light pole on that corner and breaking the base of the pole.

It continued on, knocking over a U. S. mail box which in turn dented in two places the right front fender of a Hudson coupe parked there and owned by the Goldberg Auto Service. The impact threw one case into the street, breaking a couple of "bottles. I Two persons escaped injury, and a case of empty beer bottles landed in the street when three motor vehicles were involved in an accident at the Main-and-South Champlain street intersection shortly after 3, yesterday afternoon.

Dr. Wilfred Ronillard's Buick coupe received damage to its right side, left front fender and front bumper. A Chevrolet oil truck owned by the Adsit Coal Co. and operated by Lloyd Bresette of 31 Main was slightly damaged in the left front fender. Bresette was driving the oil truck up Main st.

and Dr. Rouil- army stationed in 'sur terday after a long illness. City To Pay Homage Three members of the fire de vive, Dr. Jackson also leaves a grandson, John Holmes Jackson, partment and three members of II, and two brothers. Ran for Governor He was president of the Ver CHILD'S STORY OF THE NATIVITY.

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the police department will be bearers at the funeral. City officials, particularly those who served dur lveness in the strut and trample ing the six terms that Dr. Jackson Public Service 'Jim' Taylor Can was the city's chief executive, will mont State Dental society in 1903 and was appointed by Gov. Charles Bell to the state board of dental of the menfolk. I didn't like the way they treated the women, Either." That was nearly a half-cen gather at the city hall and proceed to Col.

Jackson's home in a body. examiners and in 1905 re-appointed tury ago. Dutch Art Now On Display Here At The Museum The city hall flag is being flown Paper Co. Wins whose walk on the Rhine took him. from Bonn to Bochum, vim mmvmi'mmm'Xim mar af)tjg at half-staff until after the funeral The death of Dr.

Jackson re moves another member of a prom has decided there are two sides to to a five-year term. Dr. Jackson's political life ex- tended beyond the limits of the Queen City. In 1920, he was chairman of the Vermont delegation to the Democratic national convention the German people. He praises them for being friendly and com- inent family, three brothers of Recall the German Towns in News Student There Once; Says Hitler Has Be-Deviled People Danionable.

but declares they are which have been leaders in the political, professional and civic blind followers. "When some damn-iS in San Francisco; in 1922. he was nominated for governor by the In $388 Suit Verdict Is Directed In Action Brought By a N. Y. Concern A directed jury verdict was giv ed fool gets hold of them like Hitler, they are devils." Exhibit Continuing Until January 27; Paintings Varied Personal Mention life of the state.

One brother, S. Hollister Jackson, lost his life in the disastrous Vermont flood of 1927, while he was serving as lieutenant governor. Another brother, Col. Jackson, president of the Burlington Trust Company. Democratic party; in 1924, he was a delegate to the Democratic national convention in New York and in 1930 he was nominated for lieutenant-governor of the state by the Democrats.

Lyman Coal Vice-President Mrs. P. J. Coughlin, who was a I front geography brings "Samples," says Hendrik Wil- back poignant memories to James nd hospitaif has returned to her is a leader in state and national Iem van Loon's foreword to "Mod' en to the Public Service Paper company of Burlington in munici- home. era Dutch Art in Holland and Am American Legion affairs.

He made an unsuccessful bid for the Re mont state He was. vice-president of the Elias Lyman Coal company at the pal court yesterday in the suit for hamber of erica," "of what Holland was still publican nomination for governor roato -uMtv, Viir, brought against it by J. fcicommerce. To able to a few years ago. There is also an Mendoza him the other brother, Rev.

W. Parkyn time of his death, State FHA director and member of the local war price and rationing board. Dr. Jacksor. was the oldest past man towns and hrn.w i hi was seeking to collect for 36 brushes, two small bottles of oil Jackson of Asheville, N.

C. cities now figur Beaver uucu gxaao vviiioixiug icdivciiica. Dr. Jackson, who practiced den master of Washington Lodge No. 3 The Burlington company refused ing prominently in the news are of the Masons; was a member of the shipment on the.

ground that the teakettles were not delivered Burlington Chapter No. 3, RAM; more than names. a member of Burlington Council on time according to contract. No. 5 and a charter mem Merrill Agel, a partner in the local concern, testified and there At the turn of the century, "Jim" Taylor, a ambitious young school was read a written statement from Block, indicating that the teakettles were to have been delivered be and turpentine, an old cigar box full of half-filled tubes of pant and that 'genius of vision are on view today at the Fleming museum at the University of Vermont.

In an exhibit open to Vermont-ers until Jan. 27. Hollanders of today have painted as many facets of their unhappy country as there are eyes to view them. No critic, student, or picture addict of anv kind will go away unsatisfied, because variety is the key-note of this exhibit, placed "under the natronase of H. R.

H. Princess Juliana. The Queen Wil- tistry nere many years, was mayor of Burlington during world i war one, serving from 1917-25 and! again from 1929-33, for a total of 12 years. The longer he served the better he was liked. In 1917, he defeated A.

S. Drew for mayor by 10 votes; in 1919. Harris R. Watkins by 29 votes; in 1921, Wil-lam B. McKillip by 465 votes.

The Republicans ran no candidate against him in 1923 on the promise, it was understood, he would not run again two years later. Six years later, he was back in the political arena again, being nominated by both Democrats and ber and past exalted ruler of the Burlington Lodge of Elks. Funeral services will be held at the home of Col. H. Nelson Jackson, 158 So.

Willard at 3:30 this afternoon with the Rev. Charles Martin, rec-for of St. Paul's Episcopal church, officiating. Burial -will be In the family lot in Lake View cemetery. T.

W. Gurney, in charge of fore last Christmas and were not master just out of college, spent two summers studying at Hannover, Germany. He took a week off during one of them for "a walk received until March of this year, Judge Willsie E. Brisbin then or dered the jury to return the direct ed verdict. IS along the "Jim' was once a great admirer EVERY NIGHT flL CHRISTMAS Tributes Paid of Germany and its peoples.

In iact, ne coniessed yesterday, "my helnuna fund benefits from the Attorney Louis Lisman represented the defendant and Attorney Richard Cowles, the plaintiff. Members of the jury were Eugene V. Jubell, Walter Lamb, Albert Gravel, Henry Manseau, Ber graduation tnesis was on Republicans to oppose the sale of catalogs. iformer mayor, yesterday by the The German Schoolmaster Cham James E. Burke who sought the For those who fancy physical pion of I have since action in a picture there is No.

2, i a ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft As: Warm Carter's As Toast Knitted tha Guillette. Jesse L. Gonveau. changed my mind, of course." Although he went into Germany all of Winooski, and Dora S. Can only men still living who have worn the mayoralty title of Burlington.

Said Mayor John J. Burns: "With the death of Former Mayor J. Holmes Jackson, Burlington, has lost a distinguished citizen and I have lost a close personal friend. "His personal integrity. his non of Burlington.

mayoralty as an independent. Dr. Jackson won by 1,072 votes. In 1931, the Democrats nominated Mr. Burke for mayor, defeating Dr.

Jackson in the caucus in the city'i history. Dr. Jackson was immediately given the GOP nom enthusiastic about the country and its inhabitants, he was glad to Herring Packers" by Cees Bold-ing, whose barrel really rolls against a background of men at work, near the seashore in the flat countries." leave at the end of his" second sum Police Chief Says mer. "I began to feel the oppress- Navy Sea Scenes Shown A wonderful, gift from-you to you! Smart, warm Fur Coat wears marvel-ously! One of a big group. Press ination and defeated Burke by 677 majority.

Dips Public Cooperating a and his keen business judgment were respected by alL His record as a public official is an inspiration. He. will be greatly missed." $2.95 to $3.50 Christmas Wreaths AND GREENS Beautiful Wreaths and V's of Spruce and Silver Fir. Former Mayor Louis F. Dow sta In Parking Autos Police Chief Frank G.

Raymond yesterday expressed his appreciation at the manner in which the public has cooperated, in recent police requests about parking in the city in order to relieve con So far away as to enter the world of fantasy is another sea scene. No. 26. "Afternoon at the Beach," by Karin van Leyden. who oaints for the most part without models.

Her seascape combines soft blues and grays, squiggles of red brown, and a ruined temple effect to fill out the composition. Back to super realism is a prodigy of draftsmanship, No. 7. "Still Life" by Dirk Ket who paints so xactlv that the result can be ted: "In the passing of Dr. J.

Holmes Jackson, Burlington has lost one A mnst. nspfiil o-ift. frvr pvptv wnman fnr t.ripv crivp COLE FUR GO. Was City Representative I Dr. Jackson also served the city in capacity of representative to the General Assembly 1921, winning the election from Levi P.

Smith by 84 votes. During his early administrations, the municipal lighting plant emerged from a liability to a city asset. It has since paid off its original debt and turned more than a million dollars into the city treasury, the funds being used to retire the bonded indebtedness of the city. ft ft. ft ft of its outstanding citizens.

As extra warmth without weight, fit smooth and snug mayor, he served the city long, iaithluiiy and well, prooaDiy as well as, if not better than, any and are ideal for their winter dress slips. Gray, beige, tearose. Small, medium, large and extra large. Two grades. All cotton at $1.95 and $2.25.

i A i -l INC. gestion during the Christmas shopping season. He revealed at the same time that several tickets have been issued to persons parking in these forbidden areas. The chief wishes to call to the jfelt. He Ms drawn an egg that is mayor in the city's history.

"A good friend, an amiable com so i id stuff. Cotton, rayon and wool mixed, $2.98 and $3.50. 14 Church St. Geo. P.

Cole. Mgr. pamon, ne iougm me gooa iignu piiip pjeck entirely self for the under-privileged. To soent manv years as a Ro Burlington, Vermont. public's attention the 10-minute the man Catholic missionary in of us who knew him well his passing is cause for profound grief.

Philiooines and started his taint "In the times when he was ing career there. No. 32, "Rainy 5f and No. 33. "Street Scene" are highly individual pictures, mayor he did a tough job and did it well.

Those who remain to mourn his death respect the memory of an able executive, a parking limit in front of the post-office. Approximately a week ago the chief asked the public not to park in Mechanics lane and only on the right side of Center both oneway streets. He also asked for no double parking in the city's inner fire district. 7 fa hazy, yet direct. Each of the stilt A Gave Smalley Pk.

to City During his administrations also, Smalley park, Roosevelt park, South park and the municipal bathing beach became properties of the city. Smalley park was given to the city by Dr. and Mrs. Jackson in 1921. He was born in Montreal on March 21, 1871, the son of the Rev.

Samuel Nelson Jackson and Mary Ann Parkyn, and was educated in the public schools of Kingston and in the Collegiate Institute of that city. When 16 years old, he was sent to the Philadelphia Dental col kind man and a faithful friend. May God rest his souL" From Former Mayor Clarence H. ed little figures has a charming life all its own, and many of them are topped by absurd little umbrellas. His streets are really wet.

"Negro No. 34, by Fred Prins goes much more convention Beecher, whose two terms were Radio Programs on Page 10. sandwiched in between Dr. Jack son's two periods in office, came I this tribute: '1 liked Dr. Jackson personally and I respected his judgment.

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WHITE 86 Pearl St. Tel. 1075. served the city well, no question lege and received the degree of DDS in 1890. He began practice of dentistry in Barre, but moved to ever being raised to my know' ally modern in treatment, with impressionistic features contributing to a clean-cut emotional result.

There are landscapes as well, America's own 'Trinity Church," No. 20, by Geard Hordijk, "View of Oudenaarde" by Joep Nicolas, who is "Europe's foremost stained flass designer," and "Amsterdam Heerengracht" also by an Amsterdam on which now has fallen. where children ledge concerning his integrity and faithfulness to duty. To my mind, Burlington in 1896. his most notable achievement was selling the bond issue for better He married on June 4, 1901, Caroline Deming Smalley, daughter of CoL Bradley Barlow Smalley and streets." a a A A A A A A A A A A A A A i A A fi A A A A A A A A A A A A I A A A A A to A A A A A A A A A A A A A A i I I lAIIMAACFtf Sat.

Leonard Is Awarded skate, and where war has no Fascinators $1 to $3.98 Fancy Kerchiefs $1 to $2.98 Bunny Fur Mittens $2.98 HOMEMADE ICE CREAM We can provide you with ice cream to take out. We specialize In high grade candy In gift boxes. Concord Candy 80 Church Street entree. VVmUUJlVI Bronze Medal for Bravery; News Different from all the others are No. 4 "Clown with Horses" by Leo Gestel.

which any picture JTie Prettiest 8 Handkerchiefs Gifts Church Notices can take to his heart; and No. 6, 1. i i At St. Stephen's church, Rev. Trumpets" by Prof.

J. H. Jur- ror J. B. McGarry, pastor: confessions res.

recalling uore engravings. Slip-on Sweaters $3.98 to $7.50 HINSDALE'S today will be at 4 and 7:30 p. Sunday, masses are at 7, 8:30 and I 29c to $1.5 ea. On the startling side is "Brabant No. 10 by van Tiel, sandwiched in between Pieck and Ernst van Ley-den's "Notre Dame," two pictures Master Sgt.

Leo Leonard has received the following citation for the bronze medal, for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy in the vicinity of St. Laurent Sur.Mer, Normandy, June 6, 1944: "Despite heavy enemy machinf gun and mortar fire, directed from strongly fortified, positions, Leon 10. St. Francis Xavier church, Rev, LOAMS George L'Ecuyer, pastor; confes which are still not enough to wet sions this afternoon will be neara at 3:30. Masses Sunday will be at blanket the "Brabant." 'Armistice' A Stirring Painting Our Handkerchief stocks are most offering gift seekers the widest variety of white and colored Handkerchiefs at 29c, 39c, 50c and up to $1.50 each.

6:45, 8, 9 and 10 a. m. Trinity Episcopal church, Rev. Ladies' Slips $2.25 to $3.95 No thoughtful person will leave Frilly Dickeys $2.98 to $3.98 ard courageously remained on the beachhead. At great personal Lynwood Smith, rector; third Sun the museum gallery unstirred by Armistice" No.

18, by Jan Hoo- risk, he assisted in the removal of submerged vehicles from the peril wij who is now serving with the ous surf and skillfully repaired dis. abled vehicles on shore. Sgt. Leon Dutch navy in England. This Is an idea painting, born in the artist's imagination and transferred to day in advent: celebration of Holy Communion and sermon at 9.

Church school at 10. Teachers Hold Meeting; A meeting of high school teachers and principals was called yesterday afternoon from 3:30 to 5:45 in the Winooski high school by Supt. George R. Stackpole, when Are Friendly, Helpful Loans. If you need cash to buy fuel, winter clothing, pay doctors, hospitals, old bills, taxes, insurance, see or write Mitchell Hinsdale's Loan Service.

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(Near YMCA) ard's heoric actions and unselfish devotion to duty contributed ma' canvas with one single minded purpose which is undimmed by terially to the success of the Ladies' Umbrellas $4.98 to $9.75 non-essentials. Bed Jackets $2.25 to $4.98 Along with the paintings the ex Sgt. Leonard took part in the hibit provides an excellent sculptur African campaign, in Sicily and topics pertaining to the best inter ests of the students were discussed School Notice ed head which is displayed in the main gallery. Other smaller pieces are being shown in the cases in the court. Italy and now in Germany.

He has been overseas two and a half years. His family lives at 214 West Allen st. He was formerly stationed at Fort Ethan Allen. The Winooski public schools will i i A A 1 A Gift Bags $3.98 to Free Press Classified Ads Pay. close for the holiday vacation next Friday, Dec.

22," and will re-open Monday morning, Jan. 6. Knights of Columbus St. Stephen's Council of Knights of Columbus announces that Sun PARK TAXI 121 St. Paul St.

Phone 600 or 292 Day and Night Service day, at 7 p. m. has been set by $7.50 Lady Buxton Bill Folds $2, plus tax 1 Gift Will Be Most Welcome Rt. Rev. Bishoo M.

F. Brady, bishop-elect of Manchester, N. Bccinning Dec 10, 1944 as the date when the Vermont state council, Knights of Columbus, lair Got In Burlington, 50(s Nothing you can give her will be used so continuously and with such fond recollections as a good Leather Hand Bag. We havei all of the season's good styles, in underarm or top handle style; in black or brown. MINIMUM EGG BASKETS METAL FEEDERS TRAP NESTS Everything for the Poultry Raiser.

WAY'S HARDWARE BRISTOL can honor him at a testimonial banquet in Hotel Vermont, Burlington. Grand Knight Hector J. Thibault, announces that any Catholic men, whether Knights of Columbus or not, who wish to attend the banquet Please Turn to Page 3, CoL 6 By ALL BARBERS. 1.