When was it published?

April 23, 1919 in The Barre Daily Times

Domestic News April 23, 1919

The Barre Daily Times

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Vergennes Chapter Of The D. A. R., Mr. And Mrs. Waldo Clark

Q: What keywords are associated?

Government Trucks, Military Convoy, Vergennes, Bad Roads, Dar Entertainment

Barre, Washington County, Vermont

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What is this article about?

Twelve government trucks heading from New York City to Fort Ethan Allen stalled near Vergennes since last Friday due to poor roads. The 18-man crew camped in tents and was hosted by the local D.A.R. chapter on Sunday at the Clarks' home.

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Twelve five-ton government automobile trucks, on their way from New York City to Fort Ethan Allen, have been stalled between Chimney Point and Addison corners in Vergennes since last Friday, on account of the bad condition of the roads. They have received orders to proceed to-morrow. The party consists of four officers, 12 drivers and two mechanics, who have been sleeping in tents. The party consists of western boys, one of them being from Seattle, Wash. Sunday the Vergennes chapter of the D. A. R. entertained them at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Clark.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Transportation

What keywords are associated?

Government Trucks Military Convoy Vergennes Bad Roads Dar Entertainment

What entities or persons were involved?

Vergennes Chapter Of The D. A. R. Mr. And Mrs. Waldo Clark

Where did it happen?

Vergennes

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Vergennes

Event Date

Since Last Friday

Key Persons

Vergennes Chapter Of The D. A. R. Mr. And Mrs. Waldo Clark

Outcome

stalled between chimney point and addison corners due to bad condition of the roads; received orders to proceed to-morrow

Event Details

Twelve five-ton government automobile trucks on their way from New York City to Fort Ethan Allen have been stalled between Chimney Point and Addison corners in Vergennes since last Friday on account of the bad condition of the roads. The party consists of four officers, 12 drivers and two mechanics who have been sleeping in tents. The party consists of western boys, one of them being from Seattle, Wash. Sunday the Vergennes chapter of the D. A. R. entertained them at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Clark.