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Newspaper

The Weekly Times Record

Location

Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1920

Page

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North Dakota Petition Drives Cut Across November Ballot

The Independent Voters Association reports five proposed laws may appear on the November 3 ballot after petition drives. Measures include regular examinations for state officials, preserving local banking sovereignty, limiting Bank of North Dakota investments, publishing private legal notices locally, and placing educational matters under the superintendent of public instruction.

Dakota North Dakota Bank of Superintendent of Public Instruction Independent Voters’ Association of North Dakota

Two Injured In City Car Collision Near Ninth Avenue

A Friday afternoon crash at Ninth Avenue North and Fourth Street West left Christ Ryan and Carl Monson with Eva Olstad minor injuries. The Maxwell touring, driven by Monson, sustained severe damage while the Ford touring driven by Ryan escaped with negligible harm. Both occupants were treated at the Featherstone residence.

Ninth Avenue Fourth Street Christ Ryan Carl Monson Kathryn Eva Olstad Ryan Maxwell J. E. Featherstone Pray Featherstone

James Combs Wins Honors Representing Camp Custer

James Combs son of Mr and Mrs Lee Combs from Shattuck has been chosen to represent Camp Custer at Camp Perry Ohio in military tactics and matches. Mrs Combs plans to visit Camp Custer to encourage him as fourteen Shattuck students were selected for the national rifle matches with government expenses paid. telegram from J M O Neill Colonel Infantry Corps confirms selection and notes his entry to the Camp Perry event in August.

James Combs Lee Combs Shattuck Camp Custer Camp Perry Ohio Battle Creek Mich Dent Minnes Custer Camp’ Perry

New Directory for Valley City Report

A man from Valley City started his drive in earnest Monday morning and announced he had lost a watch chain carried for over thirty years. The chain was later found and returned to the office, leaving the man feeling downcast about the incident.

Valley City U. S. Army Pettibone Fargo Grand Forks Fellale Fonday Charles Pettibone

Valley City Triumphs Over Bismarck In Baseball Clash

Bismarck rebounded from Thursday loss to defeat Valley City 9 to 4 last evening. Pitching struggles eased as Dennis relieved and Wingfield starred on the mound for Bismarck late. Captain Dolly Elder of Bismarck suffered a broken rib in the first inning of game one, shifting the lineup. Valley City’s Boardman struck out fourteen in the opener, while Elder added two safe hits. Valley returns to Hankinson after today’s game, with Engel and Adama slated for upcoming outings. Valley’s status as champions in their district fuels anticipation for a rematch next Monday at home.

Bismarck Valley Boys Minot Walker Sheyenne Sta Dennis Wingfield Bismarck Boys Frank Boardman Bimarck Valley City Dolly Elder Bismarck Tribune Valley Elder Boheen Brown Robert Conroy Chicken Franky Hankinson Engel Adama Gates Tower City Godsen Himm

Sheriff Larson nets booze haul and car crash tale from Valley City

The article recounts Sheriff Larson's 5:30 p m arrest of multiple men, seizing two cars a Buick Six and a Studebaker Six and about 200 quarts of illicit liquor. Cars were towed to Moe & Milton's garage as victims recount the failed theft and a rope mishap on Faust hill.

Larson Studebaker Valley City Faust Hill Moe |& Milton Gara Canada Moe

Getchell Prairie Social Round At White Home

Mr and Mrs M M White and family hosted Getchell and Grand Prairie guests at the J H White home Sunday for dinner and a social evening with a lunch. About 205 people attended and 541 cars were parked in the yard. A church choir met at the Holcomb home Sunday afternoon and Mrs Charles and Wm Ronzheimer dined with the Whites Wednesday. A church social and play is set for Saturday with all invited. Edna Whitcher returned from Grand Forks Thursday after a week away and Elsie Skadland of Fargo may be visiting Florence Holcomb. Harry Whitcher of Galt California left for home Friday. Mrs Be and two daughters of Minneapolis visited at the M M Whiteie home Saturday. Mrs M M White and family and Mrs Pierson dined with Mrs S E Harper Thursday evening.

Lewis Bonde Prairies Getchell Grand Holcomb Home Charles Wm. Ronzheimer M. M. White Edna Whitcher Grand Forks Elsie Skadland Fargo Florence Holcomb Harry Whitcher Galt Cal Minneapolis M. M. Whiteie Pierson S. E. Harper

Baseball Season Closes At Cando

The 1920 season in Cando closed with last Sunday's game as the team disbanded and players left for home. Despite early difficulties in securing enough players, the season was successful with strong rivalries and many snappy opponents. Rivalries remained clean and sportsmanlike throughout.

Cando i

Blue Book to Show Changes in North Dakota Elections

The North Dakota Blue Book, issued this year by The Bismarck Tribune Co., lists official election votes since the Nonpartisan League rose to power. It notes the rise of the league, the decline of the Socialist party, and shifts in governor race totals through 1920, with Roosevelt slated to speak in Valley City next Monday.

North Dakota Panpartien League Bismarck Tribune Co Nonpartisan League Lynn I. Frazier Socialist Party J. A. Williams L. B. Hanna A. L. Burdick J. H. Wishek Mr. Hanna O. Hell Strom U. L. Burdick J. H. Fraine L. J. Frazier G. J. Smith D. H. McArthur Johnson John Steen L.J. Doyle Frazier Langer J. F. T. O'Connor

Photographer R Kenneth McFarland Moves to New Studio

R Kenneth McFarland relocated his photographic studio to new rooms atop the Bank of Valley City on Fifth Avenue. He recently added an electric dryer and a new washer, upgrading equipment to perhaps the finest in the state.

R. Kenneth McFarland Bank of Valley City Fifth Avenue McFarland

McMullen Named President of Northern Arizona Normal

Lynn G McMullen director of the Training school at State Teachers College has been appointed president of the Northern Arizona Normal school. He will assume duties Sept 1 after plans to move Aug 15. Creager leaves Wyoming position due to health. McMullen to earn 6000 dollars yearly plus dormitory board and a touring car. The Flagstaff campus will house a new training school and residence.

Lynn G. McMullen State ‘Teachers College Northern Arizona Normal School Laystaff Greeley McMullen Cheyenne Arizona Federal Bureau of Education Flagstaff Colorado California Santa Fe Creager Wyoming Education Department Arizona University Teachers College Columbia University Columbia State Normal School Valley City N. C Shortridge High School Indianapolis McMuller Dr. Crabbe Greeley Colo Daily Tribune

Hankinson and Valley Divide Two

Valley City led 4 0 before Hankinson roared back to win 7 5 in nine innings. Wingfield hurt and left early, Godsen moved to first as Hankinson surged. Valley City still holds one win and Hankinson one win with the first game tied at one apiece.

Also Mentioned on This Page

VIE AWS J. M. O'Neil Col. Infantry Cor Sr Antdeoe THE Baseball World Evan K Bradevold Norwegien M. EB Sheriff Larson Cando Condo Condo Herald Valley City Management Ate Cando Barnes County Alta Township Anderson Ashtabula Baldwin Township Binghampton Brimer Cuba Darey Grand Prairie Green Greenland Lemen Hobert Lake Town Leal Village Mansfield Marsh Meadow Lake Minnie Lake Jelson Nortimer Nome Oakhilley Oris Pierce Pillsbury Vilage Tier Raritan Rogers Rosebud Sanborn Sibley Trail India Spring Cr Getchell Prairie Bank of Valley City Franklin D. Roosevelt Roosevelt Times Mmullen Hankinson and Valley
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