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Newspaper
Grand Forks Herald
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1922
Page
6
Local notices announce job info for a 10 year old, a fire department activity at Mont Park, and a dance at Fair Pavilion postponed due to weather. Ads highlight land sales near Red River, a chicken dinner at the Methodist church, streetcar service, and a wholesale emphasis on community events this June.
The University of North Dakota honors 140 graduates with a commencement address by Dr. Charles F Akid Jr. Local events include the North Dakota Retail Merchants Association convention opening, district court actions on prohibition charges, and civic meetings in Crookston Arvilla and Grand Forks.
Fragmentary notes recall land transfers totaling amounts, names such as John Robignon and Chancey M. Debenth surface, Lakota votes on fire protection, and editor remarks about not advocating re election. The text hints at a 30 year old local history mosaic with unclear specifics.
Ford Day will be held June 21 at the Madore Auté company farm in Forks. Farmers from the region are invited to attend demonstrations and speeches on farming problems and better methods. Industry speakers from the old Motor company and implement factories will present addresses. A noon luncheon will be provided for attendees.
President Thomas J. Keane presided at the commencement as Alfred Boyd advances from associate to professor of civil engineering. C Christensen moves from assistant to associate professor of art, and others gain promoted ranks in home economics library science physical education English English staff botany electrical engineering and shorthand and typewriting.
Prof. W. P. Rognlie, principal of the Grand Forks business college, will leave Wednesday for three conventions this month. He will join the extraordinary session of the Norwegian Lutheran church in Minneapolis, June 11 to 24, as delegate for Bethany Lutheran of Grand Forks. He then travels to Sioux Falls, S.D., June 20 and 21 for the Tronde: Trogalle meeting, and aims to attend the national Sangerfest of the Norwegian association in Blois City, Iowa, July 21.
The city commission president chaired the meeting as the board opened sessions. Absence of the Kente official was noted while preparations for a marcher event and polling stations were discussed. Officials warned of misadvertising and planned a near-term agenda for the next gathering.
In a broad account a large group of Mennonites travels through San Antonio toward Mexico seeking settlement there. The report notes 1400 Mennonites and Canadian helpers relocating, building adobe homes, schools, and farms in a Mexican valley while cooperating with Mexican and Canadian officials.
Testimony closes in a $20 000 wheat dispute between Aneta farmers and the Duluth Minneapolis grain firm. Farmers accuse the elevator of taking wheat without payment, showing storage tickets while alleging nonpayment after shipment to Ely Salvardy. Attorneys, including W A McIntyre, appear for the farmers and the grain company.
Multiple defendants faced in a district court session with one woman, Mrs. Philip Osman, pleading not guilty. Six prisoners admitted guilt to liquor bootlegging charges. sentence set for Monday June 19 at 2 oclock.
A mixed court record details a dispute over a set of terth ownership involving Colin Grad and others. The Rochester court adjourned without resolving the matter as judges, including T Cole, await further testimony amid a fragmented docket this term.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a meeting notice with references to Joes sept 28, WHICh mobile factories and the Reo factory. Mentions Lewin secretary at the Noth Dai Industrial summasion and a weekly luncheon at a Lions club. Details are unreadable.
A Wisconsin professor and a Bryan student exchange letters over harmonizing evolution with Christianity. The professor offers $100 to who can prove evolution aligns with faith, prompting requests for demonstrable action and study at the university.
Washington reports World War debtors have begun submitting statements of their financial conditions to the allied debt commission. Names of two nations are withheld while assessments proceed ahead of funding negotiations. France and Britain pending official action as Britain owes about 35 billion of the 11 trillion foreign debt to the United States.
Severe flood along the Fox River isolates Appleton and Neenah Green Bay link. The Lit tle Rapids dam and canal washed out halting navigation and rail service. Damages near 1 million dollars. Hundreds of homes damaged roads washed out bridges gone and crops ruined in Outagamie county.
The Senate agriculture committee will likely conclude its investigation into government nitrate and power projects at various schools in Musvia Shhools Alabama next week. Committeemen began drafting reports and reciting their opinions on the Ford report, with two wills reported last week recommending approval in whole or in part.
About 3,600 people from all parts of the county gathered at Central Park in East Grand Forks for the ninth annual community picnic. Diven of the Commercial Club led the event with fine weather despite rough roads. The crowd enjoyed a midday lunch, sport program, and awards for the club with the largest float. Dr John Lee Coulter, president of North Dakota Agricultural College, gave an address urging local citizens to develop the Red River Valley. Evening events to follow include a dance at Gifs Hall after the park celebration.
London reports a calm reception of the postponed Irish question as Churchill delays and Collins arrives. Delegates plan talks with Churchill to push toward a final understanding while Griffin remains unable to seal an agreement. Collins signals cautious optimism about progress.
Judge Z H McCann in Eyensburg Pennsylvania considers a petition by the United Mine Workers and the American Civil Liberties Union for an injunction against the Vinton Coal Company to permit public assembly and free speech. The writ was made returnable next Saturday. The Vinton company operates coal mines at Vintondale on a non union basis.
Four workers die and the plant sustains damage after an ammonia tank explodes at a Parker Webb factory in Detroit. The blast on an unnamed date in mid June halts operations and prompts investigation into the incident.
About 509 Polk county farmers attend the annual meeting in Crookston. A.B. Palmer of Euclid is president with Gd. Eklund Fosston as vice president and Miner A. Helgeson as secretary. Directors include H. Ross and C1 G. Selvim among others.
Mackraynor of Devils Lake will accept the nomination for department commander at the American Legion convention in Devils Lake from June 20 to 22. George Russ of Bismarck and Manuel Sprague of Gratton are named as contenders for national committeeman and other posts. Bob Lowe of Minot defeats Jack Williams of Fargo for the state adjutant position, while Upshaw of Jamestown seeks his own office.
The East Side briefs report local residents attending events, visiting relatives, and travel plans. Mrs Neleon aged 34 is mourned by husband Roy and others after a family death. Olaf Lindgren and Mrs Briggs visited Thief River Falls and Cask Lake respectively. Father Stump left for Chicago on vacation. James Maroney and Bert Lea planned trips to Staples with return anticipated later in the week. Local candidates for Polk County offices were among today's visitors.
At a joint party meeting George K.R. Robbins was chosen chairman of the Grand Forks Independent forces. He will be aided by an advisory committee including Congressman Fr. Aftnes, P.O. Thirkon, and W. A. Collings. J. D. Pyeon presided.
Newport News June 12 Army and civilian authorities investigate the murder of Mian Nose Brady formerly of Brooklyn whose body was found Sunday in a copse inside Camp Eustis. Evidence suggests a desperate struggle and an attempted attack. He is said to have had no money or valuables with him.
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