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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1920
Page
7
McVitle banker Mr. Simpson visited Valley City while fresh strawberries appeared in markets at 35 cents a pint. Editor Leo Ratcliff of Darey joined a county assessors meeting for instructions. Local residents travel to Jamestown and Fargo news, plus notes on taxes, health, and theatre events roll through town.
The Tribune plans a new fireproof building at Fourth and Thayer after its plant burned recently. The paper vows to emerge bigger and better from the ruins as operations continue.
The Sanitary Plumbing and Heating Company installs a drinking fountain in Valley City park grounds near the track as hot weather nears. A reader suggests the street sprinkler be shut off at crosswalks to avoid splashing pedestrians. LaMoure School Board hires Floyd E. Wolfe of Grand Forks as superintendent for the next school year after Supt. Johnson declines reelection.
A LaMoure Chronicle report notes the LaMoure school board meets tonight to consider reassigning faculty and staff. Re-election offers to all local teachers will be acted upon, as the district prepares for changes under the new administration. Mayor Moe hands over to Mayor-Elect A G Bonhus with a new city council ready to assume duties.
Saturday notes from Cooperstown with Litchville visitors J B Hollenbeck from Bismarck and Q M Olson from Coopertown. Ed Glasoe visits Valley City via No 8. Hollenbeck and Carpenter attend to business while many others travel on No 3 and No 135. A Home Economics Club meeting is set for April 19 at Mrs Rogh. Ward Fritch reports his automobile stolen during a band event at the Normal auditorium.
A vehicle reported missing was located this morning near the creamery with a smashed windshield and a broken steering wheel. The incident underscores concerns that roughneck workers are involved in the ongoing disruptions.
Friday's Daily reports the executive committee of the State Bar Association met in this city at the Kindred hotel with attendees including Mrs S Olson from Darey and attorney Chas A Pollock formerly Fargo district judge. Personnel also note James Thorne's trip to Minneapolis, wedding news for Alice Ren ley and Ben Swallen, and deeds of marriage for Mr and Mrs Louie Doede. Also covered are visits by T Melvin Lee of Middlewest Trust Co and updates on speed fines in Vargo.
The Interchurch Barnes county convention is held today in Epworth M E church with an eight o'clock World Survey stereoptican lecture. No collection and all welcome. Local visitors I D Allen of Covington ND report improvements after Hot Springs treatment.
Town residents recount progress with a truck load from A Konannard's farm and a grain tank hitching journey to town. Mrs Herman Stern hosts a thimble party for about forty ladies, followed by a delectable supper and social visiting. She plans a bridge party for the same size group this afternoon.
The fire alarm sounded around eight o'clock last night and firefighters rushed to the Catholic cemetery area where a line of snow fences caught fire, likely from an engine spark. The department arrived promptly and checked the scene, noting concern about rural fires but confirming standard response times.
The Valley City Municipal Band's annual concert in Normal auditorium drew praise from The Times-Record. The editor commends the band and conductor Wasem, noting the city's good fortune in having such a fine musical organization and the value of summer Sunday concerts.
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