Predicts Northwest Business Gains Ten Percent
Gains of about 10 percent in northwest business the year over 1638 were predicted at a Twin City Market Week luncheon. Merchants from seven states attended as buying of spring and summer apparel and other goods advanced rapidly in Minneapolis and St Paul. R O Kleppe of Bottineau North Dakota was elected president of the National Merchants Association at its Market Week dinner meeting Tuesday night.
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Paul
Twin City
Minneapolis
St. Paul
RO. Kleppe
Bottineau
N. D
Gaekwar Death Blows To Britain In Bombay Passing
Dewitt Mackenzie reports on the death of the 5 year old Gaekwar of Baroda in Bombay. The ruler, famed for wealth and popular rule, supported reforms toward self government while maintaining loyalty to Britain. His demise weakens Britain’s stabilizing influence amid rising Indian nationalist pressure.
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New York
England
Bombay
Gaekwar
Baroda
Hindustan
Britain
India
Times of India
D C Telephone Company Announces Elaborate Improvement Plan
The Dakota Central Telephone Company reveals a major upgrade at Huron with new dial equipment, a remodeled office, and a rear one story addition. The plan includes a three and four digit number scheme in 500 to 3000 series, dial tone, moved long distance switchboard, and underground wiring enhancements. Open house will follow cutover as customers see new equipment and how lines are handled.
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Huron
T.E. O'Brien
Dakota Central Telephone Company
Dial Central
Yo Ramodel
Ace
Telephone Servier
Siste Fair Grounds
O'Brien
Hujton
Tele
Speaker Lands Junior C Of C
Sioux Falls report describes national and regional Junior Chamber of Commerce achievements by Philip C. Ebeling as president. He calls the movement “Young Manpower at Work” and notes the sun never sets on the Junior Chamber, with members as builders not wreckers.
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Sioux Falls
Junior Chamber
South Dakota
Grade teachers stage operetta with matinee and evening show
The story notes that grade teachers are in charge of the operetta. A matinee is scheduled in the afternoon and the regular performance follows in the evening. The item indicates school involvement and planned performances for March 10.
Boy Vandals Wreck Unoccupied House
Three boys aged seven to ten vandalized a vacant south side residence owned by John Kuwerth. They entered through a basement window, damaged lighting, plaster, and a partition, causing about 200 dollars in damage. detectives identified them and planned to bring them to headquarters.
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Bslioua Snys, Sed. S—(P
John Kuwerth
Wey
Kue North
Short Skirts Swing-Time Version Of Grandma Gowns
Ruth Cowas reports on 1939 spring fashion preview in Chicago where designers showcase bold colors and swingy skirts. Victorian influences appear in jackets and Basque frocks while new silhouettes feature long sleeves, pleats, and full skirts. Evening wear emphasizes small waists with voluminous skirts.
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Ruth Cowas
Chicago
Grandma
Mrs Earl Miller Hosts Carpenter Study Club
Mrs. Earl Miller entertained the Carpenter Study Club at her home Friday evening. Mrs. Mary Raitt read about The Cradle, a home for foundlings, solo by Mrs. Neola Andrew, violin by Mrs. Gladys Bottger, and a book review by Mrs. Merle Anderson on Song of the Years by Aldrich. Lunch followed.
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Earl Miller
Carpenter
Carpenter Study Club
Mary Raitt
Neola Andrew
Gladys Bottger
Merle Anderson
Bess Streeter Aldrich
Bancroft Royal Neighbors Hold Meeting at Tyrrell Home
Bancroft Royal Neighbors gathered Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. T. J. Tyrrell's home for a brief business session. Afterward the group enjoyed Chinese checkers and a birthday party for Alice Rae Costello. C. E. Tib ets won the door prize.
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Bancroft Rna
Bancroft
Bancroft Royal Neighbors
T. J. Tyrrell
Alice Rae Costello
C. E. Tibets
Orient Auxiliary Meets Orient in February Gathering
Mrs W N Myers and Miss Dorothy McKay hosted the American Legion Auxiliary meeting at the Myers home on Monday night after a brief business section. Lunch was served. About 150 attended a church dinner at Frankfors Methodist Church Sunday noon, sponsored by the Sunday School with Rev J E Wilkinson of Poland and Rev Mr Minkler of Redfick as speakers.
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Orient Auxiliary
Orient
Methodist Church
J. E. Wilkinson
Poland
Minkler
Redfick
Redfield Studies Mellette Plan In Spink County
Taxation in Spink County prompts meetings at Redfield after voters reject a county bond. Mellette’s property tax plan spreads arrears via monthly payments and property assignment to the city, with rents used to pay taxes. A Mellette committee oversees the program at no cost to city or county. Federal liquor tax receipts show 1938 state totals and year comparisons for Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota.
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Redfield
Spink County
Taxpayers
Mellette
Redfeld
Bath
Washington
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Charles Price Reenlists in U S Army in Seattle Visit
Charles Price, who spent the past month visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Price, left Monday for Seattle Washington after reenlisting in the U S Army.
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Seattle
Tulare
Sperial
Charles Price
Wash
Arthur Price
Charles
U. S. Army
Partners Take Over Grocery At Redfield
Redfield February 9 Special The firm of Sanders and Clark began operation Monday morning of a grocery store formerly owned by Joe Albrecht Hollis Sanders formerly manager of the Red Owl store here and R W Clark manager of the Red Owl meat department bought out the Albrecht store Mr and Mrs Albrecht are retiring from active business The new partners had previously left their Red Owl positions to start their own venture
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Redfield Redfield
Sanders and Clark
Joe Albrecht
Hollis Sanders
Red Owl
R. W. Clark
Albrecht
Sanders
Clark
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Seth A.adamson
Indianapolis
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