Military training planned for Grand Forks citizens
Physical Director C C Carpenter of the Y M C A announces another effort to introduce military training for Grand Forks residents. About twelve hundred men have registered and are subject to draft, with plans to form at least three companies. The program aims to cover mobilization camp training with experienced instructors, drill twice weekly, and development of non commissioned officers as soon as capable registrants are ready to lead. The movement aligns with civilian readiness and national service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Carpenter
Grand Forks
Himelf
Thorugh
Theaa
Airl
United States Army
Recognition urged for registered men to join drill
The text urges registered men to take up military drill to lessen labor at mobilization camps, stressing opportunity and civic duty. It frames drill participation as practical support for the mobilization effort and national defense.
Townley Cohorts Sweep Upon Grand Forks Today
Townley and followers of the Nonpartisan League rally in Grand Forks Friday afternoon at city hall. Governor Lynn J. Easter attended as speakers with Townley addressing the crowd after 3 o clock, following earlier addresses by lesser members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townley
Grand Forks
Jerry Bacon
Burglar Steals Watches and Coats From Merlin’s Store
A break in at Meblin Brothers, 614 DeMars Avenue, yesterday night yielded watches rings salts and rain coats valued around 200. Entry was through a rear door glass break. A woman heard a dog bark at about 4 AM saw a man running by the alley. Police are hunting the burglar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meblin Brothers
DeMars Ave-Nue
Successful Liberty Loan Meeting at Thompson
The county Liberty Loan meeting at Thompson last night drew a large audience and strong enthusiasm. Cashier 0 Lemmech opened with brief remarks before E J Lander and C B Burtness of Grand Forks spoke, sparking interest in subscribing for Liberty bonds. The event featured patriotic songs and a plan to send speakers to Grace township picnic and Rye town meeting on Sunday.
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Liberty Loan
Thompson
Lemmech
Farmers State Bank of
E. J. Lander
C. B Burtness
Grand Forks
Grace Township
Rye Town
New Subscriptions to the Liberty Loan Reported
Subscriptions to the Liberty Loan have arrived at local banks with a Scandinavian American Bank listing buyers from Grand Forks and Orr. The report notes prices for No 1 hard and northern wheat and arrivals at $2.70 with No 2 northern at $2.78 to $2.83, reflecting market activity in Minneapolis cash sales.
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Liberty Loan
Bank Today
W. E. DeLay
Annie Lindelle
Russel Berge
Ira P. Berge
Eddie, Johnson
Grand Forks
Etoile Z
Parker
Orr
Minneapolis
Northern
Norse Music Festival Postponed Amid War Conditions
The Afth annual Norroena Norse music festival in Moorhead Minnesota scheduled for June 31 and 22 is postponed due to war conditions and government needs. Moorhead society Norroena and Commercial Club back the delay to ensure a successful sangerfest later. The Red River Valley Scandinavian Singers Association includes Liom Snorre Brage Norroena Viking Odin Kjerulf Norden Abercrombie Orpheus Noekken and Norroena Petersburg.
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Red River Valley
Scandinavian Biners’ Association
Moorhead
Minn
Norroena
L. K. Hassell
A. O. Houglum
A. J. Wright
J. 8. Kjelland
Crookston, Minn
Moorhead Society
Ives
Viking
Crookston
Odin
Fertile
Warren Male Choi
Warren
Bjarne
Grand Forks
N. D
Kjerulf
Hatton-Northwood Norden
Devils Lake
Ren
Abercrombie
Orpheus
Fargo
County Caucuses Not Heard From In Grand Forks
Republican county caucus reports had not arrived by 2 80 oclock in the afternoon but were expected later today or tomorrow. Delegates to the county convention on June 14 were elected across Grand Forks wards and precincts, naming numerous individuals such as F Goodman F B Feetham A T Hunter H A Libby M Stanchfield and W Ti Alexander in First ward.
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Grand Forks
F. Goodman
F. B. Feetham
A. T. Hunter
H. A. Libby
M. Stanchfield
W. Ti. Alexander
Firat
O. B
Seventh Ward
Gni
H. A. [Igaiana
Walter Lrekke
M. Scul
Spence Receives National Honor For Research Work
Dr. B J Spence of the University of North Dakota physics department is honored by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. The Rumford committee awarded him 75 dollars for a new color identity pyrometer and 150 dollars for a novel radiometer. The grants recognize his extensive research and expected agricultural benefits.
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B. J. Spence
University of North Dakota
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Science
Rumford Committee
Wire Fence Case Upset In Court Verdict Expected
The civil action by W G Miller against A P Swenson et al stalled in district court after lengthy arguments. Judge Cooley planned to remove the case from the jury and decide later, while Wilcox v Fyten before Justice Cool ey involved wire fencing price disputes with Wilcox as plaintiff and Fyten as defendant.
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W. G. Miller
A. P. Swenson
Cooley
Wilcox Wa ‘Fyten
Justice Cooley
5. C. Wilcox
Edla Fyten
W. J. Mayer
Adant
H. A. Libbey
Funds Raised to Aid French Wounded Relief Drive
The Memorial day offering for the relief of the destitute French reached 91.50 and was sent to Mrs. Russell Lyson, Chicago branch chair of the American Fund for the French Wounded. The fund, led by Mrs. Ethelbert Nevin, aids wounded soldiers and their families in France, with aims to increase output to meet rising demand and support heroic French women and families.
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Mra
J. Nelson Kelly
Russell Lyson
Chicago
American Fund 1
France
American Fund
Ethelbert Nevin
New York
Red Cross Week Plans Formed in Grand Forks
Preliminary plans for Red Cross week June 18 to 25 were created by a committee led by Dr. R. D. Campbell. A. P. Clifford chairs. members include E. J. Lander, H. B. Finch, J. Murphy, W. W. Fegan, and C. Young. Final arrangements await Denver division guidance. Memorial Service Sunday for T.O.F and Rebekah lodges at Memorial Park cemetery with a special car at 2:20 PM. all city residents welcome.
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Red Cross
R. D. Campbell
Grand Forks
A. P. Clifford
Campbell
Camaign
E. J. Lander
H. B. Finch
J. Murphy
W. W. Fegan
C. Young
Denve
North Dakota
Grand Fort
Rebekah
Memorial Park Cemetery
Fifth Street
DeMera Avenue
Red Cross class enrolls twenty three women in Grand Forks
The Grand Forks chapter report shows twenty three women enrolled in an elementary hygiene and home care of the sick class meeting Mondays and Thursdays at the YWCA. Miss Jennie Mahoney will conduct the course, with options for a second morning or afternoon class if enough interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. A. Symnasia
Jennie Mahoney
Red Cross
France
Mim Mahoney
Wardwell to lead hydrographer duties for Pembina firm
The Pembina company appoints a hydrographer who will start immediately. Mr Wardwell, son of F A Wardwell editor of the Pembina Pioneer Express, earned a four year engineering degree and will oversee a fifty mile territory near the Continental Divide and Glacier Park. He graduates in absentia at commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wardwell
F. A. Wardwell
Pembina Pioneer Express
College of Engineering
Unksity
United States
Wardtwell
Continental Divide
Glacpe
Wardwell Assigned Montana Post At Waller firm
Theodore Wardwell, a year from North Dakota University College of Engineering, departs for Waller Montana to join the Waller Montana Land and Water company as a 1% position. He graduates this year from the civil engineering department and will begin duties tomorrow evening.
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Theodore Wardwell
Department of Civil Engineering
College of Engineering
University of North Dakota
Waller
Mont
Waller Montana Land and Water Company
Mr. Ward
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