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Newspaper
Grand Forks Herald
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1920
Page
4
Central high announces Saturday registration for students attending summer school. Open 1 30 to 4 in the principal's office or room 106. C K Baarman leads the summer session while Principal Lehman takes a vacation after six years of service. Registration for grade school students begins June 21.
Peter Collins will host a question box during his Sunday address on Bolshevism the Red Menace. Questions from Detroit readers cover revolution comparisons, Trotsky versus Wilson, direct action, political fairness, and the relation of Bolshevism to socialism.
Former service members who let their war risk insurance lapse are urged to reinstate before July first as it cannot be done after. Men discharged more than 18 months ago qualify. Those with war risk insurance may convert to permanent forms by November 23, 1924, per J B Wineman, chairman of the Soldiers and Sailors Permanent Welfare association.
The local army recruiting station secured two new enlistees this week, Andrew Newman of Strathcona and Ole Nelson of Fisher, both joining the engineers. Four recruits from the station will be sent to camps Friday or Saturday to take advantage of government free schooling through vocational and educational training courses.
The Royal Hilo Hawaiian orchestra led by Princess Kolaheula arrives in the city this morning. They perform tonight at the Metropolitan and later play for the Belmont Park dance, bringing a one step dance and hula program to local crowds.
The Nonpartisan league ratification meeting ended Tuesday night with a street gathering on Alpha avenue between the Dacotah and Frederick hotels. Main speakers were Congressman James M. Baer and Duncan McDonald of the Illinois Federation of Labor. The crowd averaged 300 to 400 for most of the evening. An afternoon Lincoln park rally was rain interrupted, adjourned to the auditorium where Governor Frazier gave his address.
The deputy collector of United States internal revenue opened a new office in the federal building. It will be open at all times with E B Bumreich as division chief and F M Harris in charge of the special tax department. The office will collect all government revenue taxes including income and miscellaneous taxes.
Nobles of Oasis Temple of Charlotte will pass Grand Forks on their special train en route to Portland for the Imperial Shrine session. Each Noble receives a small silk wheat sack souvenir and a flower bouquet for every lady in the party. Local committee heads include Mrs. L. L. Eckman and Mrs. C. A. Hale with assistance from Shrine young women. reception led by Finley D. Cameron and Col. J. H. Fraine among others. The train stop lasts only about 30 minutes for greetings.
Local authorities found a still at 111 Cottonwood Street and seek J. C. Vover who remains at large.18 suspects still free as police pursue Vover, with expected capture within the next day or two after earlier misreport of his capture.
A 2 PM meeting in the farmers room of the courthouse gathers to promote the good roads movement in Grand Forks County and statewide. George C. Reeder outlines state work and urges immediate action on petitions for a special election to issue good roads bonds, with July 1 filing deadlines.
Arthur Netcher of Fessenden and R E Wenzel of Grand Forks join the Alumni association board of directors elected at today’s annual meeting after the university commencement. Netcher takes the treasurer role from H A Bronson. Wenzel replaces C B Burt ness. Samuel Radcliffe of Larimore was re elected and holdovers include Miss M Beatrice Johnstone and Mrs E C Haagensen of Grand Forks. The new board will elect officers for the coming year.
Grand Forks county voters absent on June 30 may obtain absentee ballots at County Auditor Hans Andersons office. An affidavit of anticipated absence is required with the ballot. Shrine members departing Thursday for the imperial council session in Portland are reminded to vote beforehand and assist others wishing to vote. the auditor will stay at the courthouse until 10 o clock tonight.
Sveinbjorn Johnson returned from Fargo after two days representing the Farmers' Elevator company of Embden in a grain grading case now before the federal district court. He will be back in time for arguments at 10 o'clock Thursday morning.
The board of county commissioners held a short meeting at the courthouse this morning with routine matters on the calendar. A brief meeting was also held on Tuesday afternoon to dispose of business affairs.
The Sonora Opera company comes to the Metropolitan theater for three performances Friday and Saturday including a Saturday matinee. From Winnipeg, the group is praised for operatic ability and fine voices. Matinee features Lucia di Lammermoor with the sextette and mad scene. evening performances present Rigoletto and Il Trovatore. Seat sale opened Tuesday.
Kem Temple A A O N M 8 band patrol and drum corps will parade in full white uniforms from the Masonic Temple to the Great Northern depot to board the Kem Special bound for the Imperial council reunion in Portland Oregon. The train departs at r o clock and 11 cars comprise the train with 35 band members making final reservations today.
Twin City creditors of the People's Supply company filed an involuntary bankruptcy petition. A hearing to determine insolvency is set at once, with federal referee Sveinbjorn Johnson to investigate the condition of the concern.
The American Legion hosts a picnic at Faddens Grove Arvilla on Thursday June 24 with lunch and dancing. In the afternoon the Grand Forks ball team plays the Legion in a friendly match and Legion members promise a spirited effort against the real club.
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