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Newspaper

The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1922

Page

12

South Prairie Club Entertains With Chicken Supper

The South Prairie Community Club hosted a supper at the Community Hall twenty miles south of Minot on Saturday night. A six o'clock meal drew Minot attendees and local residents. Toastmaster John Kavanaugh led remarks with Minot’s Henry M. Wilson expressing appreciation for the dinner and entertainment. The event featured songs by Mrs. Anderson, remarks by Robert Barron and Wi. Dunnell, and a concert by the South Prairie Community Band. The club, praised for enterprise in building the hall, fosters country city ties.

South Penirie Min Ward Phoas Minot Robert B. Bron Wit, Vannell Melvin Fanchale Mart Ringen

Fourth of July Fest in Burlington Promises Wide Cheer

Burlington news notes a large Independence Day celebration with sports, picnics, a dance, and speeches by Hopington’s Johnson. Local life covers mining ventures, marriages, outings to Yellowstone, farm crop updates, and licenses to wed. Also a plea to buy local and a poetic ad urging readers to trade in town.

Grand Forks woman wins Nash Coffee prize

Elizabeth Kel sey of Grand Forks wins the first prize of 500 in the Nash Coffee Co word contest. Other North Dakota winners include Mrs Albert Bell of Devils Lake Helen Jeddeloh of Grand Forks and ueile Siebert of Wil liston. Kelley read 6627 words narrowing to 5717 for the 15th prize. The Nash Bros prize program, praised for education and enterprise, will mail checks to successful contestants in July.

Nash Bros

Minot to Welcome New Law Office by Ray Miller

G Miller, recently returned from a stay in Minnesota, will open a Minot law office. He has fifteen years of practice, served as State's Attorney of Mountrail County, and later practiced at Stanley. He plans to remain in Minot and pursue public spirit work and the automobile business interests.

Ray Miller Minot G. Miller Cal Department University of Minesota Mountrail Stanley Areaty Hevcarie Siantoid Wen Inot

Storm Strikes Williston Area Damaging Structures

D See Was in Williston during the severe storm last Thursday night. He reports wind knocked down trees near the C N depot and a farm four miles north, many windows shattered, a lumber shed partially blown away, and about an inch and a quarter of rain fell. Crops look good across the western state.

D. See Williston See Minot and Door Co C. N Lusino A. J. Brunner

Minot Doctor to Speak at Montana Medical Meeting

Minot Netor is listed among distinguished medical men invited to Great Falls Montana for meetings of the Public Health Association and Montana State Medical Association on July 10 12. Surgeons from Johns Hopkins Rush Mayo and Indianapolis will present papers including Dr Joseph Gadgon Dr Dean Lewin Dr Bodd Dr Hammes and Dr Ward D McCannel.

Minot Netor Montana Falls Mont Great Falls Auiy T the Public Health Assoct Montana State Medcal Association Joseph Gadgond Johns Hopkins Dean Lewin Rush Medical College Air, LC Rowntree B.D. Carman Mayo Clinic F. G. Bodd Inmeapolia E . ‘Hammes St Paul Archi. Ward D. McCannel Minot N. D

Hoover Family Voters in Wednesday Primary

Three generations of Hoover family voted in the Wednesday primary. George Hoover with wife, their son Thomas Hoover and wife, and their son June Hoover cast votes, described as lively and young looking for their ages.

Hoover George Hever June Hoover Cotes Anil

Local social roundups and visits across Velva and Minot

Mr and Mrs 5 H Vitkin spent a day with daughter Macy at the Elbowoods Indian agency. Albert Dickinson of Velva was an almighty caller Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Chas Bust of Marin visited Frank Elirapel’s home over Sunday. Mrs Lawrence Hines spent a few days in Minot for dental work. The Ryder band performed here Tuesday for B A Dickinson. Mrs Allie Sander reportedly married at Washburn Saturday. The Sawyer picnic drew a large crowd on a fine day. Miss Mabel Lovensgard married Fremont Hanson near Minot. Katherine Daniels was bridesmaid. John Bolinbough of Manfred visited the Daniels home Wednesday. K D Skinner attended the Velva picnic Saturday. Geo Johnson broke a war whistle while practicing for a game Friday. Mr and Mrs Nels Scott of Liznite visited Lokkebo home. Taylor of Velva spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ralph Francis. Mrs Lyda Francis returned to her home after weeks with her sons. From Britt Iowa News-Tribune June issue: lawns parched, crops light, rain needed. corn could be good with moisture. Mr and Mrs Julius Erickson drove to Eckman Sunday and back Monday. Rev Lynch, missionary, spoke in Baptist church Tuesday on Tadins field conditions. Fred Huber and family and others drove to Max Sunday to the Russian Baptist state meeting. Mrs Win Wilma and family spent Sunday in Velva. Rev Spacht of Battinenu spoke Sunday. hail storm visited North Prairie and hit several farms.

H. Vitkin Macy Elbowoods Albert Dickinson Velva Chas Marin Frank Elirapelome Lawrence Hines Minat Ryder Band B. A. Dickinson Allie Sander Washburn Sawyer Mabel Lovensgard Eswyer Lovensgard Minot Fremont Hanson Manfred N. D Katherine Aniels John Bolinbough Daniels K. D. Skinner Geo. Johnson Icnie Mra Nels Scott Liznite Lokkebo Mie Scott Tvs Taylor Volva Ralph Francis Lyda Francis Britt Iowa News-Tribune Independent Julius Erickson Eckman Lynch Baptist Church Tadin Fred Huber John Bick Sutter Barar Bailey Familly Max Win. Wil A Ie Spacht Battinenu North Prairie

David Butcher Dies After Operation At Local Hospital

David Butcher longtime night watchman for Stone-Ordean-Wella Co died Sunday night following an operation. He leaves a wife and three children. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 pm at Van Fleet Co undertaking parlors with interment in Rosehill Cemetery.

David Butcher Stone-Ordean-Wella Co van Fleet & Co Rosehill

Woman Injured When Car Hit at Central and Third

Mrs C O Bowe of 109 Seventh Street was seriously injured after being thrown through a windshield when her car was struck by another vehicle at the corner of Central Avenue and Third Street Sunday evening. Her husband was shaken but not seriously hurt.

Mra. C Windells Bowe Seventh St Central Ave Third St Thaker

Rotary Club to Tour Minot Normal Assembly

The Minot Rotary Club will visit the Minot Normal on Monday during the summer session. Pres. L. H. Beeler invites the club to attend from 10 to 10:30 and they will be in charge of a half hour program featuring several short addresses.

Minot Rotary Club Minot Normal

Rotary Ladies Night in Bismarck Highlights Visit

Dr Beele Affreee Bismarck addressed the Bismarck Rotary club and Rotary-Annes at Ladies Night. He and Dr L H Beeler traveled Monday afternoon by ante and returned that night in time for the morning session at the Normal.

Beele Bismarck Atmria L. H. Beeler Bismarck Rotary Club Rotary-Annes

Minot Valuation Reaches 14 Million Dollar Total

City assessor H. E. Wheeler reports Minot's total real estate and personal property value at 14 million dollars. Real estate alone exceeds 9 million, not counting public property.

Minot City of H. E. Wheeler

Women to Mead Guilty to Immorality Charge Charged

Mrs T G Middleton and her sister Miss Nellie Sprague who stayed at the West hotel with Archer Poole and Jesse Gibson will plead guilty to an immorality charge today. Gibson pleaded guilty last Saturday. Dr C K Allen reports one contagious case in Minut a German measles case. One case of diphtheria and scarlet fever quarantine noted this week.

Mead T. G. Middleton Nellie Sprague West Archer Poole Jesse Gibson Gibson Minut C.K. Allen

Houses Scarce in Minot City Starvation of Homes

Houses are very scarce in Minot with every suitable home occupied. Several hundred more could be used, yet only a few residences are being built this year. The situation underscores a housing shortage affecting residents and potential buyers.

Minot

Summer Normal enrollment reaches record 652

The Minot Normal summer session reports 652 students, the highest in the school's history, with 28 teachers across 101 classes. An unclear fragment mentions a shooting duel involving Mantes and Jay Sharer the Minot policeman, and a reference to Delaware and Sioux Falls, plus a Salvation Army worker visiting Minot.

Minot Normal Archer Poole Arete Mantes Jay Sharer Minot Delaware

Minot Briefs Report Winter Travels and Local Notes

Frank P. Taylor and family return from an auto trip to Owatonna Minnesota. Others report trips to Warren Minnesota and Seattle Washington. Minot observers note crop conditions, local weather, store closures, and social visits. Local officials and residents attend events and handle routine matters as summer plans begin.

Minot City Commission Deliberates Abatements and Paving Bids

City Commission at City Hall discusses abating a 1916 special assessment on Lots 18 14 15 in Block 4 for an alley never built, opens bids for Second Street N E paving from East Central Ave to north, with Hanlon and Oakes bid at 3.78 per sq yd wear surface, 0.50 subgrade, 0.78 curb, 0.98 circular curb, 5.00 for breaking structures, 5.00 for adjusting castings, 30.00 for hydrants, 1.00 per ft for headers, 0.07 lb for rebar, 0.25 per sq ft cement sidewalks. action deferred to June 28 1922. report on road roller accepted. multi-department payrolls approved with funds listed. city to host July 4 concessions under Police control. minutes reference Equalization Board and various financial items.

Board of City Commissioners Bratsberg Thomas Shaft Minot Yoas Bratsborg Shutt Second Street N. E East Central Avenue Ginal Hanlon and Oakes D. A. Wagner J. I. Case Threshing Machine Co Brateberg Phas Ion of Commerce Police Department Jone Hill Public Service Ner Intereat Fund Ball Yeas Spetpm Judas Ath Equalization Board

Bids Sought for Pavement Waterproofing Material in Minot

Minot North Dakota June 24 1932 sealed bids for furnishing and delivering waterproofing and pavement material for Creosure Block pavement covering 46000 square yards will be opened by the Board of City Commissioners at 3 00 PM at City Auditor office. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Minot North Dakota Tech Board of City Commissioners B. Minot Comsixgiondrs North Pakow P K. A. Dickinson

Minot Board Seeks Depository Bids for School Fund

The Minot North Dakota Board of Education invites sealed proposals for the depository of school funds for the years 1922 and 1923. Bids must be in the Clerk’s hands by 8 PM Tuesday July 11 1922. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. By order of the Board of Education L J Byerly dated June 1995.

Noroiry Board of Education of Minot North Dawatn

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