Jamestown Camp Meeting and Highway Crash Report
A Jamestown Friday crash on Elizabeth Street involved Jos Kiser of Orska and Uy J. Reidman of Dazey. Kiser was fined 25 dollars for speeding as Reidman’s car damaged severely. the editor condemns the fine as too light and urges stricter enforcement. The report then covers the satan annual Camp Meeting of the North Dakota Holiness Association at Beulah Park, Jamestown, June 17 to 27, with a Young People Bible Conference, free tents and meals, and notable speakers including Henry Clay Morrison and Joseph H. Smith, plus international departments adding German and Scandinavian preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elcar
Jos Kiser
Orska
Craan
Uy J. Reidman
Dazey
Elizabeth Street
Kiser
Reidman
Clara
Maxwell
Swanson
Zabel
Satan
North Dakota Holiness Association
Laymen’s Holiness Association of America
Beulah Park
Jamestown
Northwest
Henry Clay Morrison
Ashbury College
Wilmore
Joseph H. Smith
Redlands
Cal
D. Millin Caffray
Oregon
James River
Uniform Rank Elects Officers in Reed Company No 2
Reed Company No. 2 of the Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias elected officers for the year 1920 1921. Harry N. Olsby was named captain James W. Nielson first lieutenant Fred Fredrickson second lieutenant and A C Thorkelson recording sergeant. Col I J Moe assisted by Adjutant Johnson installed the officers and praised the companys appearance and equipment. The unit now lists 48 members with six applications pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed Company No. 2
Knights of Pythias
Harry N. Olsby
James W. Nielson
Fred Fredrickson
A. C. Thorkelson
Northwest
Col. I. J. Moe
Johnson
Valley City women form bold business club
In Valley City North Dakota a group of aspiring business and professional women quickly organized a 3 Business Women's Club after a Sunday meeting. They planned a banquet on Tuesday and soon hosted a large turnout nearly 150 attendees. A visiting national secretary praised their energy and contributed funds for travel expenses. The group discussed supplying North Dakota produce for the upcoming national convention, signaling high ambitions as one leader stated the sky is the limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Woman
National Federation of Business and Professional Women
New York City
North Dakota
Prairies
West
Valley City
Sampson Gluts Ball Market with Valley City Plans
A letter from J H Sampson claims three top ball players are bound for Valley City including Frank Goheen, Grover McGovern, and Walter Guessner. Goheen, famed Olympian and 400 hitter, will bat second. McGovern from St Thomas. Guessner lauded as top outfielder in St Paul. The notice proclaims Valley City players will no longer slide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Sampson
Rochester
Cooperstown
J. H
Valley City
Sampson
Frank Goheen
United States
Goheen
Belgium
Antwerp
Valpariso University
Indiana
Keegan
Frank
Grover McGovern
Johnny
McGovern
St. Thomas
Sioux Falls
Walter Guessner
St. Paul
Walter
J. H. Sampsa
West Point Honors Include Three From North Dakota
Four hundred sixty one candidates earned admission to West Point. North Dakota sends John A. Stewart Grand Forks Walter G. Ulsaker Wahpeton Harry D. McHugh Devils Lake and George A Tucker. Courtenay South Dakota qualifiers include Nye R Edwards Ashton Frank G Trew Sioux Falls Richard W Stephens Pierre Edward F Booth Spearfish and Gerald J Reid Nisland. All successful competitors report at West Point July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Military Academy
West Point
New York
North Dakota
John A. Stewart
Grand Forks
Walter G. Ulsaker
Wahpeton
Harry D. McHugh
Devils Lake
George A. Tucker
Courtenay South Dakota
Nye R. Edwards
Ashton
Frank G. Trew
Sioux Falls
Richard W Stephens
Pierre
Edward F. Booth
Spearfish
Gerald J. Reid
Nisland
Anto
Public libraries eyed for Virgin Islands and beyond
Requests from St. Thomas for aid in self education spark a push to extend library service to insular and territorial possessions. The American Library Association launches a "Books for Everybody" drive, aiming to boost access in Alaska Hawaiian Panama Canal Zone and the Virgin Islands with a $2,000,000 fundraising effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgin Islands
United States
Island of
St. Thomas
Lyman Abbott
American Library Association
Charlotte Amalie
Panama Canal Zone
Territory of
Alaska
F. A. Metcalf
Juneau
Friends of Libraries
Lee Urges Thrift Among Bankers Across District
Melvin Lee president of the fifth district group and secretary of the Middlewest Trust Co of Valley City ND urges bankers to lead thrift and savings, cites low per capita savings and weak savings deposits. He contrasts educator salary moves and church outreach with bankers reducing extravagance and promoting savings. A class of thirty two will graduate local high school this year. record stands at forty six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown Daily
Wedness
Melvin Lee
Fifth District Group
Middlewest Trust Company
Valley City
N. D
Lee
Leg
Thrift
Jocal High School
Senior Class Day Program Delights Large High School Crowd
The fifteenth annual class day program was held in the high school auditorium last evening before an unusually large crowd. Ella Selbo recited the class poem, Leonard Holland sang, and Adeline Beacher read the class history. Leo Brady performed in Swedish dialect and a cello solo by Marie Wilds followed. The program featured a Swedish rendition of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, a mock class prophecy by Ronald Wright, and closing with a farewell song. Alumni attended from miles away, with praise for the event described as among the finest. County Commissioner Geo N Rasmus sen arrived for a board meeting, and Rev. W H Lawson of Greenville will begin a revival at the mission hall tonight at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Selbo
Leo Brady
Lincoln
Marie Wilds
Ronald Wright
Senior Class Poem 1920 Recited by Ella Selbo
Miss Ella Selbo prepared and oriented the senior class poem at the local high school in the auditorium. The poem honors the Class of 1920 and reflects on the end of high school days, gratitude to teachers, and well wishes to classmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Selbo
Linn Wood Travels to Canada on Business
Linn Wood was in the city Sunday and left for points in Canada where he will spend a few days looking after some business matters. Roy Divera of Valley City is named principal of Enderlin high school for the 1920-1921 term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn Wood
Points
Canada
Roy Divera
Valley City
Enderlin High School
Enderlin
Fine Speakers at S. S. Meeting North Dakota event set in Minot and Valley City
A list of distinguished speakers joins the North Dakota Sunday School Association convention program. The two-part event will be in Minot June 13–15 and Valley City June 16–18 to maximize attendance. James C. Garrison and A. O. U. W. local offices coordinate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota Sunday School Association
Ihe
Minot
Dune
Valley City
John L. Alexander
International Sunday School Association
Chicago
Alexander
Phoebe L. Curtis
Ohio Sunday School Association
Ralph N. McEntire
Topeka
Kansas
Peter Jacobs
Randolph
Town
Wm. H. Walker
Fargo College
Harold F. Humbert
Portland Oregon
The
James C. Garrison
Fargo HS Dominates Interscholastic Track Meet
Fargo High School won the inter-scholastic field and track meet at North Dakota Agricultural College with 78 points, Valley City 24, and Devils Lake 16 amid wind and rain. Duncan of Fargo led individuals with 18 points. Arthur Busdicker of Valley City close behind with 17. The meet featured multiple events with distances and times listed for top finishers across sprint, distance, field, and relay competitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
North Dakota Agricultural College
Valley City
Devils Lake
Duncan
Arthur Busdicker
Busdicker
Wats
Casselton
Moorhead
A.C
McEldrey
McFadgen
Dunham
Powers
Harris Casselton
Johnson
Mattson
Harris
Sorenson
Burnett
Crype
Fitzgerald
A. C
Busdicker Valley City
Doyle
Ldrey
Bartell
Gillespie
Brockmuller
Davis
Brockrouller
McPadgen
Hanna
de- Lancey Kenyon
Stanley Borlaske
J. E. Miller
E. Glaser
O. ©. Churchill
E. J. Thompson
H. J. Thompson
Livestock Excursion Planned by Baynes County Association
The Baynes County Livestock Association plans a June 4 5 excursion to Baldwin farms Ellendale Dickey County for Angus and Shorthorn cattle. Depart Valley City 2 p m Hastings 3 p m June 4 with southern meetups. visit Ardusers Red Polled herd at Marion and other breeders en route to Oakes. A reception is arranged by Oakes Commercial Club and Dickey County Breeders Association. The trip aims to boost local livestock knowledge and sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baynes County Livestock Association
Baldwin
Ellendale
Dickey County
Hoke
Valley City
Hastings
Marion
Barnes County
Ardusers
Oakes
Oakes Commercial Club
Dickey County Breeders Association
Baldwin Farms
Million Dollar Band Delivers Second City Recital
Harold Bach muji leads the Million Dollar Band in a rain affected second recital at Normal auditorium under American Legion auspices. New blue uniforms, crowd moderate, solos by Bruce Soldahl Wolfe earned encores. A notable piece Our Colonel honored Colonel White. future dates booked. The band performs in Fargo next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Bachmuji
Chautauqua Auditorium
American Legion
United States Army
King Carneval
Robert Bruce
Mr. Bruce
Erling Soldahl
Walter Klingman
Mr. Soldahl
Francis Wolfe
Colonel
James E. Son
Frank White
Valley City
Bachman
Colonel White
United States
Fargo
Tire Conservation Day A Success At Sullivan's Tire Hospital
Goodrich Tire Company representatives Riggs and Beguhn conducted a conservation of tire demonstration at Barney Sullivan's Tire Hospital. A guessing contest drew 150 entries for the weight and cord plies of a large Goodyear 44x10 tire. Gordon Corby won with 16 plies and 225 pounds. Ben Johnson placed second with 15 plies and 225 pounds. The tire cost 444,865 and had a 32,000 mile record. Valley City visitor C E Greenwood, former Times-Record editor, now Fargo Forum state news editor, attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Riggs
Beguhn
Goodrich Tire Company
Barney Sullivan
Tire Hospital
Mr. Sullivan
Gordon Corby
Ferguson Brothers
Ben Johnson
C. H. Carpenter Lumber Yard
Goodyear
Sullivan
C. E. Greenwood
the Times-eRcord
Valley City
Mr. Greenwood
State News
Fargo Forum
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lee Cowell
C. B. Spicer
Minnie Eyseth
Wacs
Bank of Valley City
Geo. N. Ras Mmussen
Darey
W. H. Lawson
Greenville
Mision Hall
S. S
V.C. HS
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