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Grand Forks Herald

Location

Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1920

Page

2

Varsity Beats Concordia Nine In Strong Showdown

North Dakota University routed Concordia College nine on Monday in a game hailed as the first real baseball contest of the season. Lynn Sinclair pitched, with a sparse hit sheet as Moorhead’s Leifur caught. The Aggies visit Crand Forks Friday for a return clash as the university aims to avenge Saturday’s defeat. Track meet previews follow with the Aggie and university teams slated to clash Saturday. Local lineup includes Sinclair, Leifur, Nelson, McCutcheon, Sullivan, Morgan, Lillibridge, Mikelson, Thorwalison in Monday’s contest.

North Dakota University Aggie Concordia College Lynn Sinclair University Leifur Concordia Macalester Axults Aggies Crand Forks Depesters A. C Binclair Nelson McCutcheon Sullivan Morrigan Lillibridge Mikelson Thorwalison

Education Board Evening Meeting Set At New High School

The education board will convene this evening in the new high school building at o o clock for routine business only. It will be the last regular session before school reopens next fall.

Board of Education

Promotion of H S Herman to bank cashier at Citizens State Bank

The promotion of H S Herman cashier of Citizens State Bank Insmade N D interests the Dakota Business College Fargo ND whose graduate Herman is. The ad notes hundreds of businessmen trained at D B C now employ D B C pupils for their readiness. Summer school opens soon. Follow the Successful for information.

Citizens State Bank Insmade N. D Dakota Business College Fargo Herman F. L. Watkins Pres Front St. Fargo

Commissioners Hold Regular Session Today

The board of county commissioners meets at the county courthouse for routine business. They will consider the resignation of C. E. Colosky as county drainage commissioner, who plans to move to California. Also, resignation of C. J. Evanson as county tax supervisor is reported, to become city auditor succeeding W. H. Alexander.

Board of County Commissioners County Court House C. E. Colosky Manuel Colosky California C. J. Evanson Board of Commissioners Evanson W. H. Alexander

Commercial club annual meeting set for Wednesday

The Commercial club will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday evening June 2 in club quarters. A 6 15 membership dinner precedes at 6 15 with business to begin at 8 00. Directors will be elected from 12 nominees, bylaws revised, and committee reports read. Secretary H M Stanton urges full attendance due to important agenda.

Commercial Club H. M. Stanton

County Assessors Turn In Final Reports on Tax Listings

County assessors across the county are submitting final reports on party affiliations and state hail insurance listings. County auditor Hans Anderson says most reports arrive today, with the rest due within days. The June 1 deadline required a complete listing to permit withdrawals from the hail insurance tax between June 1 and June 15. Banks have been sent blanks and instructions for withdrawals.

Hans Anderson Anderson

Date of Junior Meet Changed to Friday

The Junior High School track and field meet scheduled for today was postponed due to track condition, now set for Friday afternoon, June 4. The change affects teams and athletes preparing for the junior meet.

Fine program for play day in Larimore

Preparations are under way for the annual county play-day with a big pageant planned in five episodes to tell the county’s history. The event features field events, volleyball contests, a visiting band, and moving pictures being taken for the pageant. The program begins at 1 PM with field events in the morning and a noon picnic lunch.

Larimore E. A. Moses Beatrice Johnstone Iounty Count Iry Grand Forks Marjorie Lieberg The Agricultural College A. G. Leonard

Class Day at High School Drama Presented by Seniors

The annual class day exercises at the old high school auditorium feature The High School Romance of 1920. Directed by Miss Mildred Metcalf and Miss Leona Smith, the four part romance traces Freshman Spirit Sandy Hall period Social Life and The Kiss of Graduation through a senior class production led by Eleanor Kelly Ruth McNichol Margaret Randall Dorothy McNeil Mildred Brown and others.

Mildred Metcalf Leona ¥. Smith Sandy Hall Bones Voe Eleanor Kelly S. Mary Parsona Brandy Hall Princess Ruth McNichol Margaret Randall Dorothy McNeil Margaret ‘Schulze Alma Mateo Mildred Brown

Commerce senior Burtchett earns California teaching assistantship

Floyd Burtchett of Granville, a commerce senior at North Dakota State University, has won a teaching assistantship in the University of California commerce department. The award enables him to study for a master’s degree while teaching and pursuing research, as stated by Dr. B. T. Towne.

Floyd Burtchett Granville Department of Commerce The State University University of California B. T. Towne North Dakota University Department Towne State Univeretty

More Needed in Western Part of State Says Surratt

A. S. Suratt, agent, says western section of the state requires more attention as rates experienced locally have not matched statewide levels this spring. He notes false reports have not been extensive in that area.

Surratt Usid Surthat

Heavy rains soak North Dakota with statewide totals

The Red River valley led rainfall across North Dakota on Saturday and Sunday. Grand Forks recorded 0.51 inch, with values at Bottineau 0.16, Dickinson 0.18, Dunn Center 0.08, Ellendale 0.81, Jamestown 0.50, Langdon 0.63, Minot 0.02, Pembina 1.03, and Williston 0.64 inches, among others.

Red River Vally North Dakota Grand Forks The State University Eres Bottneau Dickinson Dunn Center Ellendale Jamestown Langdon Minot

Grand Forks Gun Club Holds Annual Tournament

The Grand Forks Gun Club hosts its annual event at the state fair grounds with 27 entries from local towns. Prizes totaling 3250 in cash and merchandise are offered beyond entry fees. Ten events are listed with three completed by 3 pm, featuring 15 target rounds and a 25 target fourth event.

Grand Forks

Colored Giants to Play Here June 5 7 at Grand Forks

John Fadden, local manager, has arranged with the National Association of the Colored Professionals to bring the American Giants, formerly Winnipeg Giants, to Grand Forks for three games on June 5, 6 and 7. Rube Foster's Colored Giants have faced major league clubs but remain undefeated this season. Saturday’s game starts at 6 20 pm and Sunday’s at 4 pm.

John Fadden Grand Forks City National Association of the Colored Professionals American’ Giants Winnipeg Giants Hero Rube Foster Dun J Fadden American Giants Ramo

Manual Training Exhibit Attracts Wide Attention

An exhibit of manual training work by Grand Forks pupils is displayed in the Ontario store window on Third street. The show features small items and larger pieces including a bookcase, tool chest, sled, foot rests, and tabourettes. Supervisors Pitman and Howell along with teachers J. M. Torgeson and H. A. Runnigan lead the program, with a larger display to be shown at the high school.

Grand Forks Ontario F. Holland Lie I. Wood M.F. D. A. Nelson Pitman F. F. Fletcher A. &. Howell H. E. Secott J. ME Sans J. M. Torgeson H. A Runnigan

Stricker Elected President of Grand Forks Rotary Club

M E Stricker was elected President of the Grand Forks Rotary Club at the annual meeting held today at the Hotel Frederick. Other officers elected were J W Race vice president and MC arms. Directors for the coming year include Tom Moore J H McNicol J A Dinnie and W H Shulze et Shuly.

M. E. Stricker Grand Forks

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