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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1921
Page
5
Residents of Cuba township attend social gatherings and meals while local officials, merchants, and farmers participate in community events. Edward Halverson visits. ice house work under way. a district board meeting and Farm Bureau gathering draw turnout. Transportation notes include rail and telephone line work. editors and officials travel for business and legislative matters.
Mrs. Skidmore returned Saturday from Wilmar Minnesota after visiting relatives. Mrs. Wm. Martin hosted several guests including Mr. and Mrs. J. H. White and John, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Sampson and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Grube plus Mrs. Wm. Harper and Helen. Helen Harper left Sunday for Faribault Minnesota after a three week vacation with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Sampson entertained the young people Thursday evening with refreshments served. Nellie Whitcher was released from her office Tuesday and now stays at home. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Rogers hosted a turkey dinner Saturday with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Levi Getchell, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Whitcher and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Wilson and family, and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Rogers. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bonde hosted Mr. and Mrs. Steve Noxon, Mr. and Mrs. George Stiles, and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stiles Friday evening.
From Wednesday's Daily A. J. Ham, the Remington a writer man, is here today looking after the wants of his customers here.
The number of traveling salesmen on the road is rising as hotels fill with these harbingers of business and cheer. Abe Green returns to Stern Bros. confectionery in the city after two weeks visiting relatives in Minneapolis.
Mr and Mrs Fred Jensen and children have been visiting friends and relatives at Kensett Iowa for two weeks and returned home last night They reported a fine visit and trip. Mr and Mrs J H M Awrey of Hawley Minn spent a few days with Mr and Mrs R P Colburn on 12th avenue Awrey is Colburns brother and works in Hawley’s auto business They returned earlier this week. Herman Stern manager of Straus Clothing Co left yesterday to Milwaukee Chicago St Louis and New York to buy stock for the company and attend a National Retail Clothiers convention in St Louis.
The Home Economies Club gathered Monday evening with Mrs George Kelsey. She demonstrated making cookies which were served at a dainty lunch. The next meeting will be with Mrs A C Thorkelson.
Barnes county nonpartisans met yesterday and chose E. R. Fritch to represent them at the league meeting in Bismarck on Friday January 14. A state meeting of the nonpartisan forces will discuss reorganization and strategies to continue the organization.
The law firm Hanchett and Johnson dissolves by mutual consent with J O Hanchett moving to Valley City and J L Johnson remaining in Harvey. The Northwestern Telephone Exchange Co. changes its long distance arm to Northwestern Bell Telephone Co while North Dakota Independent Telephone remains unchanged. Mrs. Joe Iverson visits from Willmar Minnesota ahead of a half interest deal at the city bakery, now Butter Nut Baking Co. Romsland now runs the bakery.
A large Rogers Odd Fellows delegation along with Carey lodge members attended last night. They participated in installation ceremonies and presented the Iui tory degree to a large candidate class. The local lodge, newly moved to the opera house block on Fifth Avenue, reports strong interest and a fine meeting with a luncheon.
Chicago manager reports Miss Merrifield cannot perform tomorrow evening in the auditorium. Edna Swanson Ver Haar, Swedish contralto, will take her place. Ver Haar toured Sweden with the Swedish Choral Society last summer and earned praise from King Gustaf for art and appearance. Raymond Lien, brother of Mrs. Howard Clark, died Tuesday morning at 2:20 in the city. He served in World War I and contracted tuberculosis here after gas exposure. Funeral at Congregational church Thursday at two. Rev. Nugent officiating. J W Blume, former Butter Nut Baking Co. partner, plans to move to Minneapolis for a new position. editor notes regret at his departure from Valley City.
Ben Grotte becomes local manager of Thompson Yards Inc replacing Mr Wolff who leaves for Sioux City to take a similar post with the same company. Grotte, from Windom Minnesota, previously ran a branch yard in South Dakota and is welcomed to success in the Windom area.
Hope American Legion came in with five straight wins but lost to Valley City 40 to 17 on Tuesday. First half ended 22 to 4 in favor of Valley City. Forward Tramel led Hope with 17 points on free throws and field goals while Valley City showcased fast play. Travel by auto from Hope noted, lineup details omitted due to space.
Tuesday notes list numerous figures arriving and leaving the city for business and social visits. Mentions Wandke Lemley Healy Blomberg Craswell Jacobson Potter Craswell, Miss Dorothy McParland, Orlena Newcomer, and officials Ployhar Noltimier Grangaard Olson. Railroad board action warms waiting room. Presidential electors select messenger to deliver official vote to Washington by January 24. Trubshaw couple planning national trip with Parson engagement. Fine imposed for late vote delivery.
Miss Eleanor Cappins hosted a luncheon at her home for a group of girl friends. The pink and white decorations featured carnations and narissas with same flowers in the lovely favors. Music followed with Miss Minifred Roe of the Peabody Institute in Baltimore performing piano pieces. Dorothy McFarland of Valley City N D sang several vocal solos along with Miss Lena Newcomer and Miss Marjorie Wingert. Out of town guests included Miss Donna McAllister of Sycamore and Miss Dorothy McFarland visiting Miss Orient Newcomer.
Thursday's Valley City column notes Mrs D R Farrell and Mr and Mrs F J Hartwell of Darey visiting, H O Hanson of Litchville visiting in the city, and Arthur N Rowley returning from the Twin Cities. Dr P M Kellogg arrives and departs for Fargo on business, Lockwood back on duty at the post office, and Mrs J R Marquisee and child depart for Ledgerwood to visit relatives. C esk of local farm bureau news, Cuba township progress, and metallic farm lines by Northwestern Telephone Co. updates. A wedding occurs as Miss Cora Osborne and Fred James Hartwell wed at the Osborne home with 21 guests, the couple to reside in Darey. Also notes railroad fare changes affecting Fargo to Minneapolis travel.
Valley City residents hosted visitors from Litchville North Carolina last night. Sam Randahl returns to private life after four years as state roads railroad commissioner. R. Simpson and wife depart for Minneapolis on No 2. Biraiern attends Gamble Robinson Co annual meeting. he manages Valley City group. Mrs Simpson plans ten days away visiting friends.
Obson works with city carriers for three days observing routes and how mail delivery can improve. A full city re-arrangement is likely. no definite plan yet. County Sept Johnson assumes control of county education. Miss Whitcher retires after two years. Miss Larson continues as assistant. Leila Cooley joins the office of the county superintendent replacing Elizabeth Barr who moves to Bismarck. Whitcher and her mother plan an extended trip to visit relatives in the east.
The presentation brings Clara Kimball Young’s film to the screen as a premier motion picture of the year. It promises supreme entertainment with an entirely new and elaborate exhibition in this community. Assistant Postmaster Fred A. Jac at the Gun tomorrow and Saturday.
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