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Newspaper
The Bowbells Tribune
Location
Bowbells, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1920
Page
6
Attorney Geo H Phelpa of Burke Abstract Co visits Crosby while residents and readers hear about subscription renewals and community updates. Reports from Mankato Forsythe Plaza Bowbells Williston and more include voting notices farmer ads medical moves and local meetings and social events.
The Royal Theatre lists a October lineup with Pathe picture Unknown Love on Saturday at 8 and 9 30 p m admission 10 and 30 cents The Deemster a digi picture with the son of a famous author on Monday at 7 00 p m admission 10 and 30 cents Wolves of the Night starring Wm Farnum on Wednesday at 8 00 p m with a good comedy, admission 10 and 30 cents.
Sunday school and multiple services listed for Swedish Lutheran and SIGNITE N churches with times in the afternoon and evening. Annual China Mission offerings to be taken up. Bible class and confirmation sessions noted. Ladies meeting and Young People's Society scheduled with hosts and dates in October. Vote no on all initiated measures.
Charles V. Little, son of Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Little, was killed in France on July 22, 1918, and cited for gallantry in action and meritorious services. The First Division headquarters issued General Orders No 1 dated January 1, 1820, Extract No 661, naming Private Charles Tier Co 1 26th, in action at France. The citation is signed by Major General Stephen O. Fuqua, Commanding.
The Bowbells teachers institute gathers county educators this week led by Prof Wennett of Valley City Normal with Edith Wood of Minot Normal as primary instructor. Prof Harry Folk directs community singing and Prof Davia demonstrates cream testing and grading. address to be given by Prof McFarland in Wiliston.
In Columbar and Bowbells areas numerous residents visited friends and shopped on Thursday and Friday. Several households report wheat hauling to Lignite, and church attendance occurred in Lignite. A dog sale and hair cutting errands were noted along with ongoing preparations for a teachers institute.
Mrs A B Roddy and children return to Winnipeg after a six week visit with mother Mrs Geo Hilgert. The Nonpartisan group heard speeches at Flaxton and Kenmare with local residents attending andDiscussing league speakers.
Dorothy Heckel promoted to Junior High History as new grammar books arrive. Absences noted for Misa Wigby. new report cards explain marks from Ax to D. Perfect attendance list announced. new pupil Rolf Johnson joins. Basketball officers elected. season tickets to go on sale. fall lecture on tuberculosis attended by Senior and Junior High. Burke County Teachers Institute holds meetings at the High School Auditorium with rural teachers in attendance.
Mr and Mrs Harry Erickson welcomed a baby girl born last Wednesday. The Woodie family moved from near Tolley to the Wal Fred Olson residence. Mr and Mrs Caray Mahomey left for Bowbells. A large dance drew a big crowd Saturday evening. Gust Albertson was seen on the street last Friday. The Kalvig family traveled to Bowbells for tonsil removal surgery for Leander and Marl. Leander and Marl attend Coteau school. Sta ule Hendrickson departs for Minot en route to Minneapolis.
Saturday and Sunday social calls fill the week end in Kenmtare Restie Ormiston, J A Ormiston, Hausen Bros and Hansen homes. Neighbors engage in movie night, wind mill repairs, and family visits as Richard Hansen and others drop by.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo R Clarke depart from Coteau for Montana to visit Mrs CLark's mother and tour the coast seeking a new home. Mr Clark has sold his Word cay to Hantred Larsod and friends express best wishes as they start this western journey.
Miss Emelia Shefstad Bernice Hanson and others attend social visits and a funeral. Sammie Olson begins work in Greenup. Erhard Anderson and HAL Risberg board a Great Northern train toward Minnesota. Miga Julia Hunetad stays in Lightie for high school. Mrs Gotfred Peterson ill with Gilma Vigen helping. The page notes a spelling correction and mentions upcoming Metal payer voting.
Kandiyori correspondent reports visits by Mrs Arthur Leslie and Mrs Sophia Schmelling at Avon Nelsons Tuesday evening. Myrtle Carleon, daughter of John Carleon, staying with Otto Carleon to attend school. Laura Haugen returned home Wednesday after visiting her sister near Powers Lake. John Bommera from St Paul arrived for a recent visit.
Miles Sheets and Miss Eleanor Schmelling wed Sunday at the Methodist church with Rev. Dunnet officiating. The event followed by a social at the couple’s parental home. George Lager honored at a surprise party with gifts of money in Kenmare. August Johnson family and others visit kin and attend community events. Local discussions include school and church activities and brief notices of travel to Minnesota and Bowbells for institute attendance.
A Repular meeting of the Women's Nonpartisan Club No 37 was held at Mrs Tver Berg's home on Sunday afternoon Oct 10 with a large turnout. Members condemned Mina Minnie Neilson for slanderous remarks in Minneania and sent condolences to Mr and Mrs Odin Stompro on the loss of their baby Viol. The group agreed to donate remaining funds to the state secretary for the fall campaign and announced plans for the next meeting before the election. News notes report community illnesses, deaths, and local moves including Viola Stompro's funeral and the Saint Creek area events.
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