Northern States Power Co Makes Major Minot Improvements
A Minot observer details extensive upgrades at Northern States Power Co. plant including a new 800 kilowatt turbine, four automatic stokers, a new machine shop, a water weigh system, and improved safety and efficiency. The article notes increased capacity for 15,000 to 20,000 people, connections to nearby towns, and staff facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Later Power Co
J. B. Brokaw
Spa
J. M. Davis
Minot
Mr. Davis
Davis
Independent
Jay
Byilesby Company
Northen
Mouse River
Brokaw
Vldec
L. M. Davis
Corliss
Northern States Power Co
Burlington
Des Lacs
Lone Tree
Bertholl
Burlington Potatoes Aim For 100000 Bushels Yield
Burlington potato growers plan to harvest 100000 bushels for seed and market. John H. Werner, James Steel, and local growers expect strong prices as seed certified stock may rise to about 1.25 a bushel in spring. Werner will plant 200 acres, while Jourgen and others prepare substantial plots. The move includes a potential potato warehouse and aims to attract buyers with a year’s crop saved for seed. Also notes a quiet wedding of Miss Ellison and Mr MacGregor and Newman addressing Rotary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Werner
Burlington
Werner
Jourgen
Hinur Maduon
James Casteel
Johnson and Jacobson
Raton
James Steel
Fire damages Great Northern roundhouse roof and walls
Early Monday fire damaged the Great Northern roundhouse fan room roof and walls to about 5000 dollars. No machinery was harmed. Origin unknown. Fire department responded but flames were checked before engine was used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern Roundhouse
Shower Honors Miss Ellison at Sweet Home Celebration
A Monday evening shower at the Sweet home honored Miss Ruth Ellison and fiancé Donald McGregor who arrived from Hooper Washington that afternoon for their upcoming marriage. The event featured pink and white decor, gifts of silver linen and glassware, a miniature bride and groom, and a buffet lunch, with many relatives and friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescent City
Henry C. Pettys
Cathrynelia Jones
Dad
M. E. Church
Frank O. Pettys
Sawyer
Pettys
Wurd
E. Ellison
Donald Beer
John MacGregor
Hooper, Wash
Fifth Avenue Southwort
T. F. Gullixson
First Lutheran Church
Eirole
Matraga
Norman Ellison
Abe Serine
Tulle
Carmen
Nate Vaniat
Ellixon
C.F. Sweet
Louise Hanne
Sweet Home
Ruth Ellison
Donald McGregor
Mines
B. H. Bradford
Nellie Wilsor
Catherine Ehr
Ship From Which Boy Rescued 45 on Britaly Wreck
The wrecked Britain ship sank off Penzance during a bale. An apprentice named Davie from Birmingham volunteered to swim ashore with a life jacket and life buoy and was saved after heroic effort by rescuers. A lifeboat pulled 20 crew members ashore, and a rocket with breeches buoy saved the remaining crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astm
Atoritslay
Penzance
England
Tlie
Davie
Birminshinm
Procer
Haneer
Policeman and mother in law held after raid in Minot
Ben Luck guilty of manufacturing liquor for sale. The eastern Minot home was raided by Chief McDonald. A still and mash found. Luck sentenced to county jail with fines and costs. In a separate note, Charles Boyer, a Gren policeman, and his mother in law were detained after a raid on the McFoy residence. three jugs of alcohol and related gear recovered. Also coverage of Rotary minor Rotarians to Fargo convention and a kids free movie program at Minot schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Howass
Town Criers
Town Criers Club
John Howard
Association of Commerce Rooms
V. Kelso
Strand
Pian
Colton
Voral
Howard
C.J. Fyglary
Amigoretryan and
Phillips
Bacon
Onghedira
L. A. White
Lucy Jates
G. E. Mueller
Roy van Duzee
Minot
Prof. Howard
Mr. Howard
John Alexander Frey
Russia
United States
American Baptist Home Missionary Society
Baptist Church
Baptist Young Peoples Union
Mixs Walton
Y Senits
Frey
Rev
Riga
Siberia
Ben Luck
Cty
McDonald
Tim
Olfhays
Murray
Costa
Charles Hoyer
Moray
McFoy
East Minot
Chief McDonald
Bowke
Fuhler
Boyer
McDonall
Poe
Wiinaell
Pierce
Lester A. Pierce
Rotary Club
Hoy Scout. Council
Boy Scout
Knights of Pythiax
Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs
Catholic Boy Scouts
Knights of Columbus
Moeller
Capt. Pierce
Father of Lyle Corey Enjoys Airplane Ride at 80
The father of Lyle Corey, a Santa Barbara resident, is pictured in national press after an 80th birthday air voyage. He complains 8 miles an hour is too slow and plans another experience, aiming to go down in a submarine in the coming months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Corey
James Corey
Corey
Santa Barbara Calif
Deer Abundant Along Missouri River Near Williston
Deer are reported very plentiful along the Missouri river near Williston as the five year ban on deer hunting ends next year. Old deer hunters have begun to wipe up their old rifles and prepare for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williton
Hans Hovind Resumes Old Deputy Sheriff Post
Local notes report Hans Hovind resuming duties as deputy sheriff under Sheriff A P Sewell in Ward County. The article highlights his long service, familiarity with the work, and past roles. Also mentioned are community events at the Y W C A and Minot social updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Hovind
Hans Muying
Sherif
A. P. Sewfield
J. Dickford
California
Hans Hevind
North Dakota
Velva
NS. D
A. Darmiger
McHenry County
John J. Lee
Ward County
Fil Kelley
Sorensen
John J. Nedrelde
Hovind
Northwest
Hovinid's Orchestra
County trims Register of Deeds staff amid only two clerks
Martin Engeseth says the Register of Deeds office will be run with two clerks and a secretary instead of five clerks and a deputy. He argues the reduced staff cannot handle the workload and still provide decent service, urging county officials to reconsider their action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Register of Deeds
Martin Engeseth
Seouty
Mt Engeseth
Minot Residents Named in License List
Licensed to Wea Ole A Hummer 34 Minot and Bline Pittman 27 Minot and Donald E MacGregorina 28 and Ruth Bilison neu s T Broht 84 Cole Harbor and Mrs Nellie V Mer 27 Minot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wea
Ole A. Hummer
Minot
Bline Pittman
Donald E. MacGregorina Oean
Ruth Bilisonnevus T. Broht
Cole Harbor
Mra
Nellie V. Mer
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A. G. Bartlett
Esther MacGregor
Otto Ellison
Miss MacGregor
Mias Ellison
National Park Seminary
Washington
D. C
A. Davick
Wyndmere
Newman
Rotary Ward
Woolworth
Rotary
Sears’ Roebuck Co
J. B. Colton
Rotary Education
Frank O
Pottys and Family
Simon Snyder
Cody
Wyoming
M. Register
F. M. Long
F. 8. Domm
C. S. Beighle
Woodrough
Omaha
Neb
Boy
G. N
Tary
Rotary Committee
Fargo
Sane
Great Northern
Gate City
G. D. Colcord
B. E. Stewart
Dick Mills
John McGuire
Ed Shirley
Verne Tompkins
Norbert Gorman
Hi Moe
Mickey
White
Lam Ling
Chas
Lan Liner
First St. N. E
Girly Reserve
Sawyer 1 Reserve Corps
J. McKinnon
Tesday
Miss Crocker
Spacht
W. C. Ay
Main Street
W. DuVall
R. W. DeVall
Roberta
Margaret Bell
Spokane, Wash
West
Mgeney
Saint Gordon
Seins
Sol Gordon
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