City Board of Equalization Sees Big Valuation Rise
Grand Forks city assessor Robert Creen presented to the city board of equalization a valuation increase totaling 200 percent due to the state tax levy method. City Aldermen named committees for Real Estate, Personal Property, and Miscellaneous items. Actual equalization work starts this afternoon with daily sessions for ten days, and residents are urged to appear before the city board for individual adjustments.
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Grand Forks
City Board of Equalization
Robert Creen
Kasear
Wheeler
Kelsey
Kleven
Smith
Veitch
Griffiths
Hickhof
Sheppard
Halteng
Bird
Turner
Davidson
Kay
Peterson
Lockman
Coal Shortage Warning From Local Dealers
Local dealers urge Grand Forks residents to order coal early to avoid a winter shortage as lake docks near the head of the lakes fill by July making further supplies unlikely until existing stock is moved. The warning echoes a prior warning from a former fuel administration head.
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Grand Forks
The
Fuel Administration
Three Men for Navy Recruited at Minneapolis Station
Three applicants for service in the United States Navy were received and passed at the focal recruiting station today and will be transferred to the Minneapolis pioneer for further orders this week. William Weber of De—Inno, Minnus M. Magneson of Skime, Minn, and Oscar N. Nelson of Mayville enlist for the first time and will choose among Great Lakes Chicago Mare Island after transfer.
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United States Navy
Focal
Minneapolis Oiner
William Weber
de- Inno
Minnus M. Magneson
Skime
Minn
Oscar N. Nelson
Mayville
Minneapolis
Great Lakes
Chicago
Mare Island
Cal
Pro-Cathedral Club Plans Park Picnic and Dance
Members of the Pro-Cathedral club decided at a recent meeting to host an open air picnic in a city park on Friday, June 39, followed by a club dance on Monday, June II. A committee will meet soon to finalize the event programs.
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Pro-Cathedral
Committee to Request Funds for Boy Scout Drive in Grand Forks
A drive to fund the Boy Scout movement in Grand Forks County was announced with H. N. Wells as chairman in the Hotel Northern. A committee of C. J. Carpenter, W. G. McDonald, A. CG. Sorlie, S. Papermaster and B. Seese was appointed to seek subscriptions, urging citizens to donate to avoid personal solicitations. Wells cited broad support and the national goal of one million associate members, with Grand Forks County quota around four hundred members at one dollar each. Subscriptions may be sent to Wells or the Hotel Northern. certificates will be sent from national headquarters. Do not delay the good you can do today.
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Boy Scout Movement
H. N. Wells
Grand Forks County
Northern
Wells
W. G. McAdoo
National Council
United States
McAdoo
Red Cross
America
Grand Forks
KN. Wells
Cure Howl Northern
Eal
Wetol
Nations
Simpson to Attend Y M C A Annual Meeting at Geneva
Professor Howard F. Simpson of the university leaves tomorrow noon for Lake Geneva Wisconsin to take part in the Y M C A annual summer conference. He will help oversee discussion work with university and college faculty from many states and nations.
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Howard F. Simpson
Lake Geneva
Wis
North
South Dakota
Minnesota
Ohio
Wisconsin
Iowa
Missouri
Ilinois
Y. M. CA
Simpson
University Y. M. C. A
East
Colby College
Maine
Passion Fathers Conduct Mission at St Michael's
Large attendance marks the Passionist mission at St Michael’s pro cathedral. Fathers Benedict and Cyril of Chicago lead sermons with daily masses, instruction, and a children’s session, continuing through next Sunday with evening benedictions.
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Passion Fathers
ST. Michael's
St. Michael's Pro-Cathedral
Father Benedict
Father Cyril
Chicago
Serviconius
Fortnightly Club Elects Officers for Coming Year
The Fortnightly club held its annual meeting and banquet Monday night at the Commercial club room. McDonald was reelected president. Other officers chosen were President Thomas Kane of the State University, vice president Rich Finerge, secretary, and W. M. Baoninds treasurer. The executive board to be named later by the president. Dr. H. E. French of the State University presented a paper on Some Relations of Medicine and the War.
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McDonald
Thomas Kane
The
State University
Finerge Rich
W. MM Baoninds
H. E. French
State Universily
War warns of German brutality from Nesta letters
Theodore Nesta of Sioux Falls writes from Cape Lewis Washington after returning from France detailing brutal German methods observed at the front. He recalls gas injuries near the Somme and Cantigny, criticizes German troops, and praises First Division actions in France while noting his own injuries. The piece includes promotional copy for B. F. Goodrich tire campaigns as part of the newspaper’s advertising.
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Theodore Nesta
Sioux Falls
S. D
Charles Evanson
Nesta
France
American Red Cross
Cape Lewis
Wash
Switzerland
Paris
Somme
Cantigny
Evanson
Goodrich Tires Boost Mileage Figures in Ads
Goodrich announces higher mileage adjustments for Tiran fabric 6009 and Silverton Cord tires, raising SAFETY TREADS to 6000 miles and RILVERTOWNS to 8000 miles, with prior levels of 3500 and 5000 miles. Dealers and owners are urged to visit a Goodrich dealer to purchase tires or four tires to take advantage of the new economy.
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Goodrich
Silverton Cord
Utomonic
Goodrich Tire
Silvertown
Social program outlined for North Dakota medical session
Arrangements for the North Dakota State Medical Association meeting at Grand Forks on June 24 and 25 include social events such as a Lincoln Park garden party, an organ recital with Dr. W A Evans of Chicago, and a university tour. The program features an address by Mayor H M Wheeler, papers by Drs. Sihler Rodda Engstad and others, and a banquet at the Hotel Dacotah.
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North Dakota
M@ical association
Grand Forks
Lincoln Park
W. A. Evans
Chicago
Dacotah
Presbyterian Church
Paolo Coates
Dacotah Hotel
W. A.plane
F. W. McManus
Williston
C. N. Callender
Fargo
H. H. Healy
City
E. P. Quain
Bismarck
R. D. Sell
Wednesdey
Pred Ewick Kenmare
H. M. Waldron
Drayton
H. HB. Michelson
Minneapolia
F. R. Smyth
Grand Forks farmers withdraw hail insurance coverage
Fifteen more land owners in Grand Forks county withdrew lands from hail insurance protection this morning as five more days remain before the law takes effect. Sixty had withdrawn yesterday and more are expected to follow. only lands not under cultivation are sometimes removed. Saturday is the last withdrawal day before automatic three cents per acre tax applies. year end hail losses will be adjusted and levies set on insured land to cover losses.
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Grand Forks
Kindergartens Considered for Grand Forks Schools
The Grand Forks school board weighed establishing kindergartens in two public schools after a petition by the Women’s Civic League. Past space limits faded with the new high school building due to be completed, so action may come at the next meeting. Locker and furniture bids for the new high school were set to open June 27, and coal for city schools for the coming year was awarded to Stephen Collins at 8.35 per ton. Marie Griver was appointed a grade school teacher.
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Grand Forks
Women's Civic League
Stephen Collins
Marie Griver
Electricians Top Northwestern Bank 10 to 5 in City League
In a strong league clash the Electricians defeated Northwestern Bank 10 to 5 on Monday evening. Congress Candy faces Great Northern on Wednesday, and Telephone Company meets Herald on Friday in upcoming intercity games.
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Northwestern Bank
Congress Candy
Great Northern Men
Telephone Company
Herald
Grand Forks Boy Graduates From Naval Academy
Alva J. Spriggs of Grand Forks has graduated from the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. He was appointed to the academy three years ago and the course was shortened by one year due to the war. He is the son of the late William Spriggs and the nephew of Robert Spriggs.
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Alva J. Spriggs
Grand Forks
United States Naval Academy
Annapolia
Robert Spriggs
Young Spriggs
William Spriggs
Naval Academy
More Money Needed To Finance The Big Home Coming Plans
Committee members race to raise funds for the Welcome Home event planned for July 4 honoring local volunteers and residents. organizers seek contributions to cover security, logistics, and celebration costs, urging community support.
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Onry
Alexander Carly
County Board of Equalization
City Equalization Board
Boars
Mary
Erin
NAVY
Pro-Cathedral Club
the Michigan Construction
Sala
Bemers Avenue
Grand Forts
W. D
Anson
H.N. Wells
Boy Scout Campaign
Lander & CO
Nassau
Oxford
White Sea Island
Goodyear
Great
Northwest
U.C.T
Grand Forka
United Commercial
Éome
Mildred Louise
Shoe Dept
Sherman
B. F. Goodrich Company
Goodrich Silvertown
Goodrich de Luxe
DR. John, Brandin
Rorpepasers Nacional Bank
V8 Crea Portes
Rev
H. B. Thorgrimne
H. M. Wheeler
J. P. Aylen
E. A
Suesday
V. J. LaRone
J. E. Engstad
C. Bjorngon
Winnier
J. D. Taylor
G. Woutat
MP. Rindaub
Parga
A. Bratrud
W. H. Witherstine
J. G. LaMont
Dunseith
Bernhard
Electrics
Western Bank
Scare
Pas
Northwestern National Bank
Coca-Cola Co
Atlanta, GA
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