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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1921
Page
7
Friday entries list visiting residents and guests including Harry L Nelson Lane Moloney and Clit Ferguson. Notes mention Thanksgiving visits from Florence Artken Mrs Lenn Senator Ployhar and Mrs Persons, plus local traffic to the state football game and upcoming events at the Scandinavian church and Valley City.
Thanksgiving day was beautiful with sun and moderate warmth. Families gathered, some dined with friends, some enjoyed meals at hotels as residents shared in the holiday spirit.
The High School Gym hosted the twenty sixth annual firemen's ball Thanksgiving Eve with about 150 couples, praised music, and strong turnout. In Oregon trains were stalled by twenty feet of snow, needing large plows to clear lines. North Dakota reports snappy weather but no similar troubles at Cook.
The Times-Record recall headlines dazzled readers as independents won. The front page style attracted many requests, with mentions echoing across the Pacific Coast. The note highlights how daily paper reach grows with striking display lines.
Mrs W T Craswell departs this afternoon on train No 2 to Alberquerque New Mexico for milder climate and a hoped for cure. She plans to return about May first, trusting to a permanent improvement as friends wish. Also noted is a local inquiry over a 560.34 insurance payment for school buildings and the death of Dr T A H Winsloe of Cooperstown North Dakota, a noted auctioneer and veterinarian.
Ramsett the merchant and Fingal prince arrives in Valley City for a visit. James Grady and GW Pollock with F J Kenche reach the city from Fingal to attend business and social matters. Mrs A W Osher arrives from Fingal to stay at the Combs home on Euclid Avenue.
Capt McDonald says another drill is set for Friday night and a members only dance will follow. Thayer and Mason will provide music for the event with admission set at 50 cents. No other dances are listed as under consideration.
Miss Minnie J. Nielson traveled through the city on No 8 to Bismarck to attend this morning and assume her duties on the state canvassing board by virtue of her office. She had earlier been in Fargo for the state educational meeting.
Mrs John Neustaedter left on No 8 Tuesday night for Fargo to doctor with Dr Kent Darrow. She will stay a couple of days to visit with her husband and also with her brother Frank Smith and his wife who are located there.
Station Agent J. J. Chamberlain has orders not to sell tickets over certain western railroads, notably the S. P. and 8, due to washouts and snow. At Butte, Montana, schools closed from two feet of snow. Here in the banana belt there is little snow, so no need for complaint given the overall conditions.
A city fireman paused before a house where several boys sat with eyes closed and chairs tilted back. One boy woke, asking about the zante kid, replying they were playing firemen, then the fireman seemed to doze off again. Valley City firemen boast never sleeping, while citizens asleep selling tickets for the ball. Tickets available at the door tonight at the high school gym.
Clara and Dolly Christianson of Valley City visit J. H. White home. Mrs Wm Martin and others dine with Mrs Chas Whitcher. Lud Williams plans Florida winter. Maresh hosts turkey dinner. Sunday school and church held at Ches Whiteher home with services to continue.
Local items report Oriska attorney J. Randahl near Litchville, A Danford and wife from Eugene Oregon in town, Miss Laura Hanson visiting Grattan sister, Valley City visitors including W. A. Anderson family. Soo trains adjust schedules, district court case over automobile pill with Henry King vs Homeseekers Lams Co. awarded King. Mrs Costigan to Fergus Falls for two weeks, stopover in Valley City. Ex servicemen travel to Bismarck for Marshal Foch reception. Miami University football champs two Valley City athletes Waldo Simonson Olaf Somdah. Velzy notes recall decision and new officials in Bismarck.
The report notes Mr Nestos is well received by everyone while Mr Velay who sent the message about the Supreme Court decision is thanked for his part. The tone emphasizes gratitude and communal approval.
The older boys conference opens with many participants from counties across the state. Tomorrow the youths visit local churches with hosts, followed by a union service at the Congregational church in the city.
The city and Teachers College reach a winter rink agreement. Students and city workers cleared the ice early this week. The rink near the college footbridge will be used for physical education and recreation. After drill, Co. G members danced at the old Christian Science reading room, where Sgt. Roy Garrett spoke on rifle basics. The rifle talk will resume next drill night.
Mrs. Andrew Brimer died in a Fargo hospital Friday after an eight week illness. Funeral services are set for Sunday afternoon. She was 74 and long a respected Barnes County resident. Surviving are husband Andrew and seven children James of Sanborn Andrew of Spiritwood Daniel of Philadelphia Mrs. Frank Gray of Oswego Mont and Mrs. R. H. Reed of Courtenay. Valley City friends extend sympathy.
The Home Economics club met at Mrs Frank Hermes home on Monday evening for Thanksgiving menus and a fruit cake demonstration. Guests enjoyed a satisfying lunch and the group collected silk scraps for Jamestown hospital inmates. Next meeting will be hosted by Mrs M P Krogh December 4.
Monday through Saturday reports mention Dass Deputy Sheriff Lippold in Nome on business, Miss Vera Cowell returning to Dickinson teaching, Mrs J B Meyer heading to Brookville, and Miss Evelyn Cale back after Thanksgiving. Bruce Cox visits Houston, W Blacker travels to Fargo, Peter Neison found guilty of home brew, Cliff Ferguson in town with store update. Freeman Anderson ill in winter, musings on poets and Eve and Adam.
Judge Englert handed 30 day sentences to Harry Ar thurs and Dave Smith for carrying concealed weapons while Mike Res received 18 months in the penitentiary for receiving stolen property from box cars. Res was arrested at Harvey by a Northern Pacific officer after a weekly drill at the city hall.
Thanksgiving visits mark a local roundup with teachers returning to Jamestown and Hankinson. A court case, Anton Rismoen vs Avel Nelson, proceeds toward a jury after Friday’s partial session. Burglars hit Brody & Bryce store again, totaling losses of about 2100 over seven months. Deer hunting report notes a large buck seen in Mandan and surrounding counties.
Memorial services for Valley City Lodge No 1116 BPOE will be held at the Elks Lodge rooms on Sunday afternoon December 4. Past Exalted Ruler David B Ritchie will deliver the Memorial Address. The full program will be announced later.
Noted writer Opie Read will open the Valley City Lecture Association season with a talk on Human Nature and Politics this Wednesday night. Read is a major literary figure, and the lecture is promoted as worth the time and money. Also a note urges Red Cross solicitors to report by month end to finalize the November roll call.
Noting a vandalized street lottery box on Normal Avenue across from the State College entrance between 4 20 p m and 11 59 p m on November 5 and 26 unauthorised destruction of lock and hasp. Also recounts a November birthday party for Genesviene Grose hosted by Mrs C R Simpson and Mrs Seymour with a theatre party and progressive dinner. A three day older boys conference ended with a union service at the Congregational church drawing a large audience.
Glen Jackson of Barge and another speaker urged work with both young men and older boys to uplift life ideals. The conference praised as a success, and speakers predicted the next state convention of older boys would draw at least a thousand delegates and more representatives.
A verse on the newspaper man as a figure of romance and social scorn. It mocks his charm while noting his roaming, reckless nature and moral reproach, yet suggests readers forgive him for his worldly knowing ways.
Fargo jurors acquitted Brinton, a local Leaguer, in district court after he faced a charge of assault on R. M. McClintock, editor of the Courier News. McClintock testified Brinton was invited to his hotel room where a confrontation occurred but no assault was proven.
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