Local notes from Casey and Bismarck events
Saturday reports list Casey residents Walter Tourley Walter Tre Tourley visiting Fargo for newspaper matters and subscriptions while L D Gilbert visits Hastings for local telephone company business. M O Grangaard returns to Roy from Bismarck as the legislature resumes. Mrs F W Heidel hosts a small dinner party with nine guests. Melvin Johnson of Nome dies in Fargo hospital after a fall at a garage elevator. he had served as U S mail carrier on Route No 2. Plans include U convention at Devils Lake with Caley Wicks Howe Coltan and others slated to address.
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Grangaard
Bismarck
Roy
Ngaard
Adatate
F. W. Heidel
High Pen
Breselty
Melvin Johnson
Nome
N. D
Froken
Fargo
Uncle Sam
Check Clears in Goose-hunting Flight Case at Wimbledon
A $25 check processed through County Treasurer Fisher's office confirms a long debated incident from Wimbledon in Barnes County. The payment ties to a man arrested for hunting geese from an airplane, a case widely discussed but doubted, yet the cleared check establishes the event as fact.
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Fisher
Wimbledon
Barnes County
Postmaster Seeks Sealed Proposals for Valley City Project
Postmaster W W Smith announces Treasury Department instruction to solicit sealed proposals to be sent to the Supervising Architect, Treasury Department, Washington DC, by 10 am February 7 1921 for the hearing and plastering of the U S Post Office Valley City North Dakota. Copies of the specifications available at the local post office.
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W. W. Smith
Treasury Department
Washington, D. C
U. S
Valley City
N. D
Toral
E. A. Purdy
Minneapolis
North West Terminal
Northwestern Telephone officials tour city plant
Mr Hanna division plant superintendent and Mr McMullen district plant chief visited the city for two days and left for Fargo after inspecting equipment and property. They told local officials that due to a steel telephone shortage wooden wall phones will be used until the shortage is resolved.
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Hanna
Northwestern 1 ‘Telephone Company
McMullen
Fargo
Pilgrim stamps to be issued for tercentenary
The government will issue Pilgrim stamps to honor the landing of the Pilgrims. Denominations are one two and five cents and the designs feature the Mayflower Plymouth Rock and the signing of the treaty with the Indians. Only one issue is expected.
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Plymouth Rock
Roosevelt Club Nurtures Young Minds In City Society
The Boys Roosevelt Club, ages nine to fourteen in the northeast, met at Mrs O Simonson's home. Organized last fall, it now numbers 17 and aims to foster patriotism, literature and music. Mrs Frank Bailey provided music, Rev Nugent spoke on Theodore Roosevelt and the club celebrated his life with a program run by the boys.
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Roosevelt Club
Frank Bailey
Nugent
Congregational Church
Theodore Roose
Rae
Local notes from Casey area residents visit city and region
Friday's Daily Surile Stanely reports shoppers and visitors from Casey N D Leal and Dazey in the city yesterday. Notables like H H L Myers P M Abrahamuen and J Dorothy and wife are noted as Lealites and visitors. Robert Anderson of Right Price Mercantile Co leaves for Hot Springs Ark returning early next month. Mr and Mrs Thomas Bonhus return from Minneapolis after four weeks with R A Bonholm. George Mareth recovers from near suffocation and Gertrude Bergan improves after surgery in Bismarck. A broken window at Rudolf Cafe follows Tuesday wind, valued around 1500 dollars. Senator Frank Ployhar from Bismarck reports arm infection healing. The 1921 North Dakota Dental Association convention will be held in Minot May 12 and 13 with about 175 dentists expected.
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North Dakota Dental Association
Minot
Reorganization Talks Delay for Company G Meeting
At the Commercial Club the citizens committee was appointed to confer with the military committee on reorganizing Company G. Major D S Ritchie is tied up in district court work, so no progress yet. Mrs Marion Williams of Utah spoke at MB E church about her experiences in a Mormon harem. A voluntary offering was collected before she proceeds to Fargo.
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Commercial Club
Military Committee
D. S. Ritchie
Marion Williams
Utah
National Reform Association
Pittsburg
MBE
Williams
Farge
Jamestown High to Host Valley City Rivalry Night
Jamestown high school basketball meets its old rivals Valley City high at Franklin gym tonight at eight. Jamestown has won two of three, splitting with Valley City normals by home win and Valley City loss Wednesday. Valley City travels to Jamestown today as regional medical society holds meeting with doctors from Barnes and Griggs counties. Dr Smyth of Bismarck shows a health film at Rex theater followed by banquet at Kindred Hotel and officer elections led by Dr Almirlov, Dr Spicer, and Dr Zimmerman with roles as president, vice president, and secretary treasurer.
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Jamestown High School
Valley City High School
Franklin Gymnasium
Jamestown
Valley City
Shayenne Valley Medical Society
Barnes
Griggs
Rex Theater
Smyth
Bismarck
State Health Department
Kindred
Almirlov
Deceratuwn
G Spicer
Zimmerman
Ex-service Men Apply for Victory Medals in Barnes County
Sixty-five ex service men in Barnes County received inquiries for Victory Medals as an Army field clerk, based at Ferguson Bros. Grocery Store, conducted in city. Thirty-four medals went to men who served in France or were not overseas, 41 lacked battle participation, while 31 applications were taken but medals could not be distributed locally and had to be sent to Pittsburgh.
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Barnes County
Ferguson Bros
France
Pittsburgh
Reidman
Medam
Roth Avenue
Sean
Jamestown
Valley City Notes and Social Roundup
Valley City is buzzing with visits and events as locals share news from relatives and friends. A steady stream of callers, engagements, and hospital updates mingle with civic notices and plans for upcoming shows and social gatherings.
Local notes and visits brighten week in Valley City
Monday's column records residents traveling to Wien and Bis marck, visitors from Kensal and Fingal, and local entertaining at cards and bridge. Mentions of remodel work on Nelson residence, jurors spending Sundays at home, and weather hints for sleigh rides amid cold snaps. Also notes Rice Institute student, wireless message from Ellendale, and political chatter about A C Townley and Langer in Kansas.
Rogers Visitors and Local News Reported
Thursday's Daily notes visitors from Rogers and Hastings, with business visits by R B Widdifield and H M Hanson Kathryn. North Dakota Livestock Shippers assn names H M Hanson on its board as the group forms. Power plant tear down begins and new aid building progress praised. Enock Jacobson conveys sorrow from Oscar Olatson of Minneapolis over brother Johns death in a January 16 auto collision.
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H. M. Hanson
Kathryn
North Dakota Livestock Shippers Association
Ree
Aid
Enoch’ Jacobson
Oscar Olatson
Minneapolis
Teachers Examination and Local School Athletics Update
The teachers elementary certificate exam will be held February 10 and 11 at the county superintendent's office in Valley City. The Valley City Normal team travels to Fargo to face the Y M C A team with Ray Bolsigner likely to boost the lineup. Local athletics schedules for adults, a Businessmen club meeting, and the Business and Professional Women's Club events plus a basket weaving class are announced for upcoming evenings.
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Valley City
Fifth Avenue
Normal School
Politeness Campaign At Owl High School
The Owl high school publication launches a Politeness Campaign to judge faculty politeness. A stealthy politeness sleuth roams the building, unseen by others, with a prize of a package of Wrigleys to the politest faculty members.
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Star of the Owl
Lady Foresters Host Successful Card Party at St Catharines
The Lady Foresters held a successful card party at St Catharines Hall on Wednesday evening. About 20 tables played progressive whist and eight rounds were completed. Mrs. Thor Cannon won the grand prize while Mrs. Schindler received the consolation prize. Nearly 100 attendees enjoyed refreshments after the games. This will be the final W C C F entertainment until after Lent.
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Lady Foresters
St. Catherine’s
Scout Goveries Plans Growth In City Churches
Rev G Fox reports the Boys Scout movement growing with 20 signups and eight boys in a patrol. Additional applications are wanted to form two patrols as plans include urging other churches to start similar groups in Sunday schools and societies with meetings soon to elect the scout master and finish preliminary organization.
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G. Fox
Behan
Mr. Fox
iMeout
Normal Reserve Beats Jamestown High in Close 24–20 Victory
Normal Reserve defeated Jamestown High School Wednesday afternoon in the Normal Renee by 24 to 20. The game featured two ties, 9–9 early and 15–15 in the second half, with Normal Reserve pulling ahead after a late first-half surge and maintaining the lead to the end.
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Jamestown High School
Renee
Jamestown
Rawerers
James
Grangaard Returns to Bis marck as North Dakota Inquiry Leads
M. D. Grangaard came back to Bis marck after a short stay at Rogers to handle business matters. He has been named chairman of the North Dakota House committee tasked with probing state industry affairs under the industrial commission. The industries include the Bank of North Dakota the North Dakota mill elevator association and the North Dakota Home Builders association. Grangaard represents the 15th legislative district.
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M. D. Grangaard
Bismarck
Rogers
Grangaard
North Dakota House of Representatives
Bank of North Dakota
North Dakota Mill, and Elevator Association
North Dakota Home Builders Association
Nolan Acquitted In Murder Trial In Cass County
F. W. Nolan, Great Northern agent, was acquitted of murder in Cass county district court after a four hour jury deliberation. The Hannaford shooting of Bagley occurred last September. Nolan testified he fired in fear for his life during regular duties guarding railroad property. Judge Cole stressed Nolan’s official role and the contested boundary between railroad domain and the deceased’s actions.
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F. W. Nolan
Great Northern
Cass County District Court
Nolan
Aap Bagley
Hannaford
N. D
Bagley
Cole
Forsyth Visitor A P Anderson In City This Week
A P Anderson of Forsyth Montana is visiting friends and relatives in the city this week.
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A. P. Anderson
Forsyth, Mont
Birthday Gathering Highlights International Guests
An event featuring the Standard Hourers showcased its international reach with clear remarks to the class. Guests responded to the president’s invitation to speak, and the evening concluded with a successful supper and a birthday cake lit by twenty candles.
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Apeak
Skeleton of Arthur Herred Found Near Missouri River
World war veteran Arthur Herred, son of Ned Herred of Washburn North Dakota, and brother of Mrs. Neil Tracy, was found dead by hunters along the Missouri river bottoms. He had been missing since March, and authorities believe he froze to death while trying to reach a railroad to Hensler across the river. A check book and letters identified him. he had married about a month before his disappearance. Mrs. Tracy traveled to Washburn for the funeral.
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Arthur Herred
Ned Herred
Wash
N. D
Neil Tracy
Missouri River
Herred
Jed Washburn
McLean County
Hensler
N. C
Washburn
Tracy
Minot and Valley City Legion Game Set in High School Gym
Arrangements finalize for the Minot Valley City American Legion game to be staged in the high school gym next Friday after earlier uncertainty. Each side has one loss. Minot beat Havre on Havre floor to end a seven year drought, while Valley City fell to Fargo Y. Admission will be 0c due to travel expenses.
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Minot
Havre
Havve
Letter urges North Dakota to fund Valley City Normal School
A published letter from President C. K. Allen appeals legislators in Bismarck to increase appropriations for educational institutions, focusing on Valley City State Normal School. He argues that true economy requires new buildings and stronger facilities, noting the 1917 building grant was a decade old and urging maintenance funding and a $30,000 addition for permanent property plus $20,000 for a physical education building. He offers to meet with committee members to explain needs and emphasizes education quality for future teachers.
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C. KE. Allen Aas
Hismarck
Valley City State Normal School
Seventeenth Legislative Assembly
Sixteenth Legislative Assembly
T Wich
North Dakota
Legislative Assembly
Valley City Normal School
Broa
Tom
Bud Committee
Board of Administration
Hol'dex
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Rice Institute
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