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Newspaper
Grand Forks Herald
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1917
Page
4
Dickinson June 24 The North Dakota Press Association at the summer meeting in Dickinson endorsed President Wilson and the administrative war financing plan and urged vigorous state newspaper support for the Red Cross. They may seek legislative funding and will hold the next midwinter meeting in June 1918 in Grand Forks.
Fargo North Dakota June 38 Satark county with six Sunday schools enrollment 778 and seven delegates yesterday morning claimed the mile age record of 31 counties represented at the North Dakota Sunday school convention Eddy county with seven Sunday schools enrollment 1121 and 52 delegates claimed the largest delegation outside of Cass county which hid A total 9 delegates had registered when the convention adjourned late Thursday afternoon Reports from the different officers and the superintendents showed splendid progress made in Sunday school work throughout the state John T Aridera Secretary if no proof to introduce neither for an invitation but threatened to attend the convention next year in his address late Thursday he called attention to the progress that has been made in the personnel of those who live in Sunday school work and it plain that the sour face does not belong in the Sunday school for it is the beauty of the soul that
Plans are complete for the Fourth Annual Picnic at Hensel North Dakota on June 24 under the Hensel Commercial club. Judge H G Vick of Cavalier will deliver a patriotic address with Mr Paul Johnson of Mountain also speaking. The Mountain band of twenty five pieces will provide music. The Crystal Cavalier Drayton and Heavel ball teams will contest for a substantial purse. A program of athletic sports invites participation with prizes awarded.
Minot North Dakota June 23 Bismarck was chosen for the next convention in June 1918 of the North Dakota Telephone Association at the close of the eleventh annual convention. Officers elected President H W Wilson New Rockford vice president J P Smith Besch secretary treasurer H A Avermore Fargo executive committee J O Keefe Cavalier M M Borman Abercrombie A T Nick lawaky Hillsboro A J McInnis Casey C H Coar Minot.
Mrs airneat Kirk of Niagara City received a letter from her brother Laurie Cunningham who is somewhere in France. It details life in March 1916 with the 128th battalion of the Canadian Overseas Forces trained at Mouse Jaw and Camp Hughes and later moved to Camp Whitby England and then to France in May with the 46th battalion. Cunningham was born and raised in Niagara.
The Second Annual Adams County Boys Hotter Farming Camp will run June 26 to 30 at the Hettinger Experiment Station Hettinger N C. County Agent R D Laffin and Superintendent Agaard lead with external speakers Director Thomas P Cooper A E Chamberlain Dr Don McMahan and Prof A C Arnold to guide boys ages 12 to 17 in farm work military discipline and outdoor activities including stock judging rope tying crop varieties and farm building demos. Competitions offer essays and stock judging prizes with a final Substation Picnic and canvas dinner at the station drawing a large turnout from the area. Local physicians will provide regular health inspections during the week.
Minot voters face a June 26 bond issue totaling 186000 for city improvements. Proposed items include reinforced concrete reservoir work and water plant upgrades, fire department machinery, board of works machinery, and a new city hall building.
In a unanimous vote Grand Forks was selected as the site for the 1918 North Dakota Sunday School association meeting. The twenty-seventh annual gathering closed last night in Fargo with an address by John L. Alexander of Chingrad. Fifty six delegates registered.
A state circular warns non registrants of looming penalties under the active service law. Adjutant General Tharatsan Sada malieg te evil Police of North Dakota issues the notice urging compliance.
W. D. reports the Pieros Fair association plans its second annual fair at Rugby on the fourth of July. organizers expect improvements and a notable turnout with local businesses set to participate.
North Dakota towns list Fourth of July plans with speakers like Hasen Judge A. Mi Christianson in FLICKER TALES. Beach hosts county treasurers July 19 20 while Fargo area funds buy ambulance for France. Minot bootlegging cases. Wahpeton aims grand 4th. Jamestown plans park picnic. Aneta sensors prep for Scandinavian delegates. Bathgate forms bankers group. Local roads meetings and a portrait event in Nalley City close the roundup.
Minot North Dakota June 22 two men Frank Kaser and Albert Anderson appeared before Deputy Clerk Hopkins and were bound over to the United States district court on $1500 bonds each for threatening to kill President Wilson. They were arrested by U S Marshal Bowler on a Fargo sworn warrant. Another man Herbert Levi Sorenson of McHenry county was arrested on June 22 for willful misstatements on his registration card. He appeared before Commissioner Hopkins and was bound over on $1500 bond. Marshals say warrants exist for other registration law violators including not registering and incorrect statements.
Fred Unrath, once said to plan joining a 500000 strong German force in Mexico against the United States, has returned to Steele North Dakota after a trip to the Twin Cities. He registered to affirm his readiness to fight for Uncle Sam and to bake bread for the service if drafted.
The Times warned London readers that Britain must accept ongoing losses from German submarines. It urged strict economy and noted accelerated shipbuilding in England and America as the Allies prepare to cope with wartime shortages and the need to replace sinking tonnage.
Olga North Dakota plans a local celebration for the French Canadian holiday with church services, a program by school children, the Olga band, and an all afternoon set of ball games and field sports in the grove adjoining the town.
North Dakota briefs report amended articles of incorporation showing capital stock changes for several banks and a cemetery association. It notes First State Bank of Binford reduced stock, and directors for First Guaranty Bank of Bismarck. Guardsmen at Fort Sheridan receive $100 monthly pay, ambulance plans for Montana volunteers, and commentary on rabbits fur supply and American breeding. A speech by Governor Frazier is announced.
June reports from Plentywood show J C Shephard carrying six steel saws files and other jail breaking tools while claiming to help imprisoned friend Jack Collins. Authorities connect Shephard with I W W influences as he tried to smuggle tools to A Wildberg jailed for recent jewelry store burglary.
Amber's Business College reports Grant Johnson secured a stenographer post at one of the machine houses. A distant call from Bowman, NC offers $70 monthly to start. High demand for office help persists. enroll now for summer term to secure a position.
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