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Newspaper
Grand Forks Herald
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1920
Page
4
Reports from Grand Forks show steady participation as city commission form election and state primary opened. Polls run 8 am to 6 pm for city and 9 am to 9 pm for state with precinct tallies indicating varied turnout across wards.
The Town Today notes snow collection at Grand Forks wool city and storage at the jetty. Julius Olson remains in district court custody. Special train service to Grand Forks roads is planned for the fair. Beach resident C L Dawson named state American Legion commander in Grand Forks Tuesday night. Yeomanetten not entitled to cash bars per adjutant general. Salvation Army plans revival services tonight. Grand Forks Army recruiting office reports a new local record. Pioneer resident Gunder Gunderson dies after long illness. Early city voting appears fairly heavy. Young Peoples societies plan a city picnic Thursday.
The Salvation Army starts revival services this evening at the temporary hall on Fourth Walnut Street. Captain and Silver will lead the address and preach on Thou Fool with services held weekly and a general invitation extended for the ongoing series.
A fragment notes that veterans who served in the war period are eligible for a bonus yet have not received it. Frazer, Wineman, and related officials respond to inquiries about the process and who qualifies, with emphasis on military service and entitlement.
Secretary Robbins of the Commercial Commission requests the State to act on shortages. The commission urges the Interstate Commerce Commission to pursue road and related steps to alleviate the shortage.
An unprecedented recruitment surge marks June with 28 redraits recorded. The effort totals support 12 new enlistees from F. McLend and J. Beene plus others from local districts. Coast artillery and training camps will bolster local defense and training.
Zuitus Olson, jailed on improper conduct accusations involving his wife, appeared Monday afternoon before Magistrate Fr J Purcell. Navy bonds set at $1,000.
D B Morris, county agent, reports wool from Grand Forks County is being gathered and stored in the Allman-Taylor warehouse. About 30,000 pounds are expected to be pooled through the Grand Forks County Wool Growers association. The situation remains somewhat uncertain but disposal through the association should yield a net benefit.
Gunder Gunderson 105 Maple Avenue died at noon after a long stomach cancer illness. He lived in Grand Forks 28 years after arriving from Telemarken Norway in 1862. Survived by widow and seven children. one son Oscar died in France. Funeral plans pending with service likely Friday. He belonged to Zion Lutheran Church.
All is in readiness for a Thursday community picnic at Greenwood Park hosted by city youths. Arthur Tweet, entertainment committee chair, says grounds are cleared and autos ready for transport. Local businesses promise cars and soft drink support. attendees gather between 6:30 and 6 p.m. at the YMCA and Baptist church sites.
Great Northern Railway pledges enhanced travel to the Grand Forks Fair July 20 to 24. Special trains will run from Thief River Falls Crookston and other points, with schedules to Grand Forks and return, plus extended No 197 from Larimore and No 198 to Breckenridge for fair visitors.
Reports from East Side Fisher Minnesota describe fears of rust on crops after heavy spring rainfall followed by hot sun. Farmers near Tabor cry for rain as three weeks pass without moisture while grain heads begin to fill with hoped for showers. Overall prospects say crops look strong nationwide barring unforeseen events though mustard weed grows in some fields.
East Side briefs report a Grand Marais Farmers' club meeting at Hoy Schoolhouse at 8 pm with invitations to all farmers and residents. Program includes Robert Houska and Ernie Montgomery musical numbers and Lillian Keller with Lucille Buckity singing a duet.
The morning market notes show flour and lower prices with cargo and family patents quoted around 18.70 to 18.00 per barrel sack. Ranges appear for corn, oats, and ribs with mixed futures and daily lows and highs. City council orders 30 to 60 day storage ordinances, directing judiciary to draft the measure.
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