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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
5
Monday’s Daily notes Episcopal Guild plans a Wednesday afternoon meeting with Mrs J E Featherstone. Local social notices list visitors, travels, and job changes including bank staff shifts and a new dentistry partnership. A postponed Congregational church topic and a February 28 U C T dance are also mentioned amid community events.
The W. and Y. M. C. A. of the State Normal entertained convention delegates with a Saturday lunch at the Normal and then escorted them to a basketball game between Tower City High School and the Normal's second team. The gesture was highly appreciated by the delegates.
The district court trial last week ended Saturday evening with a verdict for the Minneapolis plaintiff for about $1500. Attorney Lee Combs spoke for the plaintiffs in the case.
Friends report Lynne Cowell is recovering well after surgery at Riverside Hospital last Friday for injuries from a fall last fall. He suffered leg injuries, one leg was amputated after doctors could not save it, and his supporters expect gradual return to mobility as he improves.
Tuesday visitors arrive from Oriska Wimbleton and Sanborn leaders visit Cass county. Dorothy Bergersen leaves for Fargo to join Dakota Drug Co. Supt Minnie J Nielsen visits Bismarck. Judge M F Englert of Valley City ill. recess until Tuesday. Carpenters to remodel Barney Sullivan’s fire damaged building. tires on sale. A town doctor diagnosis joke ends with a fee. In State v Stern a not guilty verdict is returned after four hours deliberation.
Open Forum at Congregational Church invites residents to discuss What is the Matter with Valley City followed by free discussion. Also notes about The One Woman at Grand Theater, praised by ministers and Mayor Moe for its moral content and potential rescreening.
The third annual convention of the St Y.M. A. ended Sunday and drew delegates from five Student, three city and four county associations, totaling 64. An aggressive program for the coming year was adopted, including organizing five new counties and placing secretaries. North Dakota’s work advanced with three counties organized and Grand Forks rebuilt its officer staff. An assistant will handle educational work for returned service members under a program aiding schooling or correspondence courses.
Prom Thursday reports a string of local visits and activities. Howard Willson returns from Fargo after attending the Grain Growers Convention. J C Hilborn, Leal hardware merchant, visits Valley City. F L Watkins, state enforcement officer, guest at Rudolf hotel. Charley Luessen and family return from Wisconsin and Minnesota trip. John Aygarn attends Northwest Nursery Company meeting. Roy Iverson and wife return from Fort Wayne, Ind. Mrs. Will Siegfried and Mrs. Peter Reid visit from Sanborn for shopping. James Gimblett sells calendars in Detroit, Minn. Royal Neighbors meet Friday evening at 8 with installation at 9. Woodmen invited. Fingal forms Independent Voters Association with A A Boe as chair and D O Bye as secretary-treasurer. next meeting Feb 27. Mrs. W C Mumma and Miss Leone Blank from Dayton, Ohio visiting Jobe family en route to California. Mrs Mumma is Jobe’s niece. Mrs. Jessie R Marquisee hosts bridge whist with eight ladies. luncheon served. A B Cox travels to Grand Forks for Austin Development Company meeting. Nerece mine profits boost optimism. Sixth annual North Dakota State Checker Association tournament set for Feb 24-25 in Jamestown. secretary A P Jones invites interested players. Mrs. John D Gray hosts at four es of 560 last eve honoring Mrs. A S Sigurdson. prizes awarded to Mrs. George Stiles and Mrs. J Van Houten. guest of honor presented with gift. light refreshments served.
Citizens urged to attend an important evening gathering to discuss reorganizing Company G. The notice stresses the company as a county and city pride and asks supporters to lend efforts to preserve and reorganize the firm.
Fire alarms in Valley City run frequently amid warnings of costly losses if neglect continues. Chief Craswell says an inspection of the business district will be conducted by fire department members within ten days. Residents in the home area are urged to inspect chimneys and pipes, replace rusted pipes, clean up ashes, and dispose of them safely to prevent fires. Cooperation with the department is requested.
Neighbors surprised cin Brady on his sixtieth birthday with a gathering at his Keough home. A speech and a smoking set were presented, followed by a substantial lunch and a hornpipe dance to show he is younger at heart. The event ended after a social, friendly evening.
In Fargo a sale of pure bred cattle drew buyers including W. W. Fritch and C. S. Brown of Springdale Stock Farm who purchased strong stock at a notable price. Also urged are safety reminders about fires and a fashion feature previewing Lombardi, Ltd. at the Grand Theater with Bert Lytell. News notes mention paper shortages, rail policy debate, and visitors Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Root touring Southern California exhibits and lectures in Los Angeles.
Senator Frank E. Ployhar writes from Hot Springs Arkansas that he misses the old rag of freedom and asks for a copy to be sent. He says he is improving and will return full of pep. The Times Record notes the shop feels quiet with Hugh McDonald and Frank both away.
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