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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1919
Page
6
A whether a plea to teachers to make temperance education central emphasizes building character over mere information on alcohol. The talk cites data on alcohol’s harm to children and society, urges moral training, and argues education plus law shape public opinion and prevent crime and poverty.
The Blizzard Budgets editor describes a two week field study of standardized testing in Valley City and other towns. Under Dr Finney guidance, 100 plus education students conducted spelling reading writing and arithmetic tests for grades 3 to 8, with careful training, grading, and cross checks to ensure accuracy.
A detailed report and graphic displays captured test results by subject and grade for each school. Principals could gauge performance at a glance against standards, while examiners and teachers gained practical insight. The innovation inspired enthusiasm and set a model for future studies.
Barnes County sheep raisers plan the first Wool Growers meeting at Leal on Wednesday June 4 at 2 p m. The gathering at Harry Green's farm will discuss wool and lamb marketing, sire exchange, wool grading, diseases, and forming a County Wool Growers Organization. Program items include shearing, docking, castration demonstrations and disease discussions.
In Barnes County Court Judge O H deS. Irgens will hear Mary Farley executrix petition to sell the Barney McAnany estate real property. The land described lies in section 6 township 140 range. The petition notes insufficient personal funds to pay debts and urges sale to satisfy bequests. Court to consider June 28, 1919 at ten AM in Valley City.
The Francis Memorial Oratorical Contest was held in the auditorium Tuesday morning with nine entrants. Judges evaluated thought and composition while others judged delivery. Florence Brand won first prize with Ellen Rutherford, Velma McCaul among the top entrants. prizes totaled $25.
The Barnes County Live Stock Association holds its second annual picnic and livestock meeting at Chautauqua Park on June 12. It aims to be Barnes county’s largest livestock event with demonstrations on beef, dairy cattle, and draft horses led by W F Shilling and others, starting at 10 a.m. Farmers are urged to attend to boost community livestock development.
Memorial Day events in Valley City featured decorated graves in the forenoon and a program at the Normal auditorium in the afternoon. G A R veterans and W A C members served as escorts as many soldiers appeared in uniform. Dr Wm H Walker spoke in the forenoon and D W Clark read Lincoln's Gettysburg Address as the Normal quartet and band provided patriotic music.
Miss Fanny C. Amidon received an invitation to speak on Music of the Northwest before the National Federation of Music Clubs. The meeting will be in Petersburg New Hampshire, regarded as a musical center. The invitation was sent through Mrs. Theodore Thomas wife of the famed American orchestra pioneer.
The annual meeting for election of directors and other business will be held at the bank on Tuesday June 10 1919 at 8 PM. Walter Coop Cashier. Farmers Co-Operative Elevator Co of Valley City ND also announces its stockholders meeting at City Hall Valley City Barnes County ND June 14 1919 at 2 39 PM to elect officers and address other business Frank Heimes President Be B Stull Secretary.
Demonstrations showcase rebuilt tractors at Hackney Mfg Co Paul Minnesota offered with a regular guarantee and special prices. First come first served on limited stock.
A District Court summons in Barnes County North Dakota orders defendants to answer a complaint within thirty days with a default judgment possible. Notice also announces Barnes County Farmers Mutual Insurance Company annual meeting on June 12 1919 at 2 o clock p.m. in Valley City with W W Smith as secretary and directors to be elected.
Dr. A T Williams of the psychology department spoke at Enderlin on child welfare and development. Miss Ethel I Angel of the V C N extension spoke on child care in homes, with attendance hindered by muddy roads and Saturday matinee cancellations.
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