North Dakota prepares exemption boards for draft
North Dakota readies exemption boards for the June 6 registration. County auditors sheriffs and county physicians expected to staff boards reviewing almost 3000 cards. Minnesota already disclosed boards. state authority in North Dakota unclear. Governor certifies nominations with two substitutions as county officials await guidance.
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Bismarck
N.D
Billings
J. C. Gray
Ransom
Thompson
Neves
Patterson
Motor fire truck passes official trial demonstration
The city conducted an official test of the new motor fire truck at 2:20 PM with city officials and firemen observing. B P Simiff of Seagram Company demonstrated the apparatus, noting it exceeded expectations in tests. The truck reached speeds of 45 miles per hour during runs through the city.
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B. P. Simiff
Seagram Company
Minneapolis
William Funge
Local Fire Department Designated Driver of New Apparatus
The local fire department has been designated as the operator of the new apparatus, a machine with which officials report growing familiarity despite the apparatus’s complexity and the ongoing challenges of wartime grain.
Mrs Laura Wickard Reads at Varsity Summer School
Mrs Laura Wickard, noted expression teacher, spoke at the university summer school convocation this morning. She read Old Lady 31, a popular story recently dramatized in New York, delivering a notably effective character portrayal. She is active this summer with teachers attending the session.
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Laura Wickard
University Summer School
Ogren Leaves Grand Forks for Chicago Law Practice
John W. Ogren, after sixteen years as a Grand Forks attorney, departs for Chicago to assume the general law practice of Carl A. Boreth. His office is in 1047 Conway building. He has helped city progress through civic work and politics, and served as Wesley College trustee.
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John W. Ogren
Grand Forks
Chicago
Carl A. Boreth
Ogren
Conway Building
A. P. Clifford
Bemidji
Wesley College
Churches to Observe Food Sunday Here
Grand Forks clergy will devote sermons next Sunday to food conservation at the request of government food commissioner Herbert C. Hoover. ministers across the city plan to urge saving and economy, with several pastors announcing plans to discuss the topic in their addresses. Some churches already support the effort, while a few ministers could not be reached or have prior commitments. It is generally planned to designate Sunday, July 1, as a special Food Conservation day in Grand Forks.
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North Dakota
Hans Anderson
Washington
Minnesota
Bismarck
Grand Forks
Herbert C. Hoover
W. H. Matthews
First Presbyterian Church
J. Harvey Moore
First Methodist Church
J. M. Persentus
Swedish Lutheran Church
H. F. Buegel
Hoover
Find
A. J. Husteng
David Broeve
Zion Norwegian Lutheran Church
N. J. Lohre
Trinity Norwegian Lutheran Church
Fr. O'Driscoll
St. Mary's Catholic
H. B. Thorgrimsen
First Lutheran Church
Young People's Society
Stoeve to Speak at Young People's Meet
Rev David Stoeve is invited to address the Park River district young people meeting to be held Friday through Sunday. He will speak Saturday evening. Mrs Stoeve will lead the choir. Rev Hjelmer Vie of Buxton will preach at Zion Norwegian Lutheran Church on Sunday morning and evening.
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David Stoeve
Park River District
Stoeve
Drivers Arrested For Missing North Dakota Vehicle Tags
Dozens of drivers faced warrants and arrests for operating vehicles without proper registration tags. City Justice Purcell fined several offenders while others who missed court were told they would be jailed until fines are paid. Named violators include H R Brush, Oscar Jacobson, Ernest Simons, William Davidson, A Kaslow, George Baskerville and Charles Heineman.
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T. Hankanson
Secretary of State
North Dakota
Purcell
H.R. Brush
Oscar Jacobson
Ernest Simons
William Davidson
A. Kaslow
George Baskerville
Charles Henneman
Convention Selected Grand Forks Meeting Site
The Women's Missionary Society of the Evangelical Association chose Grand Forks as next meeting place after concluding its annual session in Clear Lake. Officers were elected at the close of the gathering.
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Grand Forks
Women's Missionary Society of the Evangelical Association
Clear Lake
New Apartment and Store Building Rising on Alpha Avenue
The Security Improvement Company begins erecting the Vermont building on a vacant lot facing Alpha avenue and the post office. It will be a 40 by 50 foot Bedford stone and creased brick structure with plate glass fronts and wide show windows. Four months to completion with Dinnle Brothers as general contractor Spriggs Brothers as plumbers and Bert E Keck as architect.
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the Security Improvement Company
New Hampshire
Alpha Avenue
Post Office
Dinnle Brothers
Spriggs Brothers
Bert E. Keck
Vermont
Armour Company Gives Half Million to the Red Cross
J Ogden Armour head of the Armour Company contributed 500000 to the Red Cross. The firm has supported the government since the United States entered the war and Mr Armour has led war preparations and provided material assistance.
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Armour Company
THE
RED Cross
J. Ogden Armour
United States
Armour
Liberals Win Big in Saskatchewan Election
Winnipeg report notes the Liberal government led by Premier Martin won by a large margin in Saskatchewan. Women voted in large numbers for the first time, with fewer than ten Conservative opponents elected and over forty government supporters. Opposition leader Willoughby secured Moose Jaw, while Agriculture Minister Motherwell trailed but expected to be elected.
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Winnipeg
Saskatchewan
Thiberal
Martin
Willoughby
Moose Jaw
Motherwell
Worms Threaten City Gardens Prompt Extermination Plan
Professor J. H. Schlenvogt of the local high school leads investigations into cut worm damage around Grand Forks. He seeks advice from H. F. Wilson of Wisconsin and North Dakota on effective control using bran arsenic salt molasses mixtures.
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J. H. Schlenvogt
Grand Forks
Rrofenor Schlenvogt
H. F. Wilson
University of Wisconsin
North Dakota Agricultural College
Red Cross Food Sale Planned At Ontario Store
Local Red Cross chapter sets Saturday sale at Ontario store starting at 2 pm. Mrs H B Geist and Mrs Sherman oversee arrangements. Women wishing to donate are asked to notify Geist or Sherman or bring items to the sale.
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RED Cross
Geist
Sherman
The
Ontario
H. BE. Geist
Church of God to Hold Camp Meeting in Riverside Park
The Church of God plans a camp meeting in Riverside Park from Friday June 29 to July 8 with three daily services at 9:00 am 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm noted evangelist to attend.
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Church OF God
Riverside Park
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