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The Weekly Times Record

Location

Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1921

Page

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Senator Ployhar Fishing Trip Ends With Fine

Senator Frankloybar and companions on a Minnesota fishing trip were stopped by a game warden who cited missing license details including a coupon and tag. The justice of the peace imposed ten dollars per person plus costs, prompting the senator to pledge to avoid political declarations away from home.

Frankloybar A. S. Sigdson Earl Ploybar Ploy Sigerson Minne Harst Frank Minnesota Fifteenth Valley City Bismarck House Senate

Lisbon and Valley City Clash Tonight in Baseball Showdown

Lisbon meets Valley City at 6 15.p m. tonight on the local diamond in the season opener between the clubs. Lisbon arrives from Fargo carrying three defeats by the Fargo Athletics while Valley City beat them twice at home and then shut out Fargo when they visited. Wingfield, Valley City's former first baseman, now leads Lisbon as they build a solid nine despite early losses to stronger outfits. The game is the last on the local field until Sunday when Jamestown visits. upcoming schedule includes June 7 at Fessenden, June 8 at Minot, June 9 at Minot, June 10 at Fessenden, and June 12 Jamestown here.

Lisbon Valley City Fargo Fargo Athletics Wingfield Jamestown Fessenden Minot

Obituary of Lydia Petrie Van Slyke of Valley City

Lydia Petrie Van Slyke born in Herkimer County New York in 1843 moved to Minnesota mid 1850s married Russell N Pray in 1866 and settled near Valley City in 1883. She died after a long illness borne with fortitude and left a sister Mattie Severance four children W H Prayer E A Pray Bertha Laird Myrtle Nelson and 11 grandchildren survivors. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 30 pm at her late residence conducted by Rev Thos E Nugent of the First Congregational Church where she was a member.

Lydia Petrie van Slyke Herkimer County New York Minnesota Russell N. Pray Fargo Valley City Thos. E. Nugent First Congregational Church Mra Pray Mattie Severance Falla Montana W. H. Prayer E. A. Pray Bertha Laird Myrtle Nelson

Oil Tanks Moved After City Council Action

The council ordered Standard Oil Sinclair Prairie Independent Northwestern tanks relocated to a site away from residences to reduce fire and exposure risk. A public site in the city’s west is being sought with a negotiating committee. The council also pledged road funds for Chautauqua access and approved water curbings at the city well to secure future supplies. Road construction plans along sections 16 and 21 proceed with county aid and new tourist camp access.

Standard Oil Company Sinclair Oil Co Prairie Independent Oil Co Northwestern Oil Co Fraine Chautauqua Park University of North Fifth Avenue Ellingson Farm Valley City Fibre Co Raneoub Ninth Avenue

State Odd Fellows home location put to seven member board

The grand lodge places the task of locating the proposed State Odd Fellows home for aged members and orphans in the hands of the home fund board of seven. A 10 cent per member assessment was approved for nucleus funding while the Rebekah assembly reports growth and six new lodges in the past year. Valley City is among the cities vying for the site and no decision date is set.

Odd Fellows Home Home Fund Board Grand Lodge Fred Colby Noble Grand Valley City Lodge Galley Ciy G. B. Metzger Buta R. M. Pollock Grand Forks Rebekah Valley City

Valley City Gun Club Shooters Face Winds

About 50 members attended a Sunday gun shoot where a strong south wind hindered high scores. The club used a high-force trap increasing bird speed, aiming to benefit local sportsmen in tournaments. The next shoot is scheduled Wednesday at 7 p.m. Some scores were reported.

Valley City

Valley City Fans Question Baseball Future After Poor Game

Valley City fans question the local baseball team after a comedy of errors in a 17 to 3 loss to Lisbon. Calgary Black Sox and Fargo Athletics praised as first class, several new players to be tried, management urged to field a capable lineup or cancel remaining games.

Valley City Lisbon Calgary Black Sox Athletics Fargo

Lowden to Speak at Grand Forks Picnic

Frank C. Lowden ex Governor of Illinois and Republican presidential hopeful will keynote the Grand Forks County Farm Bureau Annual Picnic at Bachelor's Grove on June 16. About 10 000 farmers bankers and business people from across North Dakota are expected to attend for an emphasis on better agriculture and rural life. Government Lowden accepts invitation via County Agent Mortis and will be greeted at the train before delivering his principal address at 2 00 pm.

North Dakota Bachelor’s Grove Grand Forks County Frank C. Lowden Tllanoi Grand Forks Lowden D. B. Mortis Spéin Verfarmers Bachelor's Grove

Farm Bureau picnics plan bets on referendum questions

Farm Bureau meetings in Bettis County this week discuss 16 referendum questions on finance and transportation topics. Subjects include bonded warehouse receipts, livestock financing, rural credits, rediscounts, tax free securities, excess profits tax, sales tax, freight rates, farm to market roads, and waterways. Sessions list speakers and dates across Leal, Cuba, Fingal, Sanborn, Springvale, Minnie Lake, Ashtabula, Green Township, Litchville and more. Voters are asked to answer Yet or No. results go to the American Farm Bureau Federation where the majority will likely influence congressional attitude. The item also notes a local birth celebration and editor's pay.

Federal Reserve Board Congress American Farm Bureau Federation Great Lakes Frank Sanford Ashtabula A. J. McInnes Clara Larson W. E. Grant Green Township Harry Green T. X. Calnan Litchville A. C. Nelson Farm Bureau Barnes County North Dakota United States

Federal board to train disabled ex service men in North Dakota

A five member squad from the federal vocational education board will visit North Dakota to collect evidence, conduct exams, rate eligibles, and place skilled men in training. They will be in Fargo June 30 to July 1 and seek disabled ex service men in Griggs Trail Barnes Cass Ransom Sargent and Richland counties. A list of names including Leslie Sansborn Wilfred Sauer Harold Davidson Thomas Humphrey Allen Wharton Oscar Bloom Magnus Vagle Percy Stremel Horace Darthy Herbert Dople and Curt Jensen is provided for action.

Federal Board For Vocational Education North Dakota Fargo Griggs Steel Trail Barnes Cass Ransom Sargent Richland Leslie Sansborn Tower City Wilfred A. Sauer Sanborn Hiller R. Stark Hope Harold A. Davidson Valley City Thomas H. Humphrey Allen ” Wharton Oriska Oscar Bloom Eckelson Magnus Vagle Cooperstown Percy Stremel Page Horace L. Darthy Herbert F. Dople Pagi Curt’ Jensen Laverne Harry D. Kelloge

Fargo Ninety Valley City Beats Valley 7 0 in Baseball

Fargo Athletics blank Valley City 7 to 0 as Charley Boardman pitched masterfully for Fargo and Angell toiled for Valley City. Fargo scored in the second, sixth, and seventh innings with three more in the ninth. Valley City offered stout defense but could not muster runs. Wingfield started at first base for Fargo, scoring after a walk and a hit. Valley City’s Angell allowed limited hits while receiving little run support.

Fargo Athletics Valley City Charley Boardman Maing Fargo Angell Boardman Valleyites Wingfield

State Foresters to Meet Here Soon

The Women s and Men s Catholic Order of Foresters will hold their state convention in Valley City on June 14 and 15. About 30 delegates are expected to attend the women s order and about 75 men Foresters are expected. High Chief Ranger Miss Mary Dols of Chicago will attend, with several state officers. The convention opens at 9 a m on the 14th with roll call, then moves to the Elks home for business. An evening feed and joint celebration with entertainment run from 9 to 12. The last day covers business and drill work, with nine initiations in the local camp and potential outside candidates. Miss Mary Kelley, state deputy organizer, will attend. The local order has elaborate plans to entertain the delegates for a royal good time. Temperature notes follow, including rainfall figures and daily highs and lows through June 2.

Mary Kelley

Town Criers Set June Meeting With Surprise Plans

Town Criers of the state gather at Mandan June 21 22 to shape a Better Business program. Secretary Sullivan chairs the committee and hints at surprises while promoting truthful advertising, with nine labs and vigilance committees guiding schemes and endorsements.

Town Criers Mandan Valley City Thomas H. Sullivan Thisganization

Minnesota fish fines panic worries North Dakota anglers

North Dakota anglers warn against Minnesota wardens after a Stutsman county fishing party of 15 was fined 14.45 each by Frazee Minnesota wardens for alleged offenses. The men say none knowingly violated laws and one lost fish plus fines. they urge anglers to know license tag rules to avoid repeated arrests.

North Dakota Minnesota Stutsman County Frazee Minn Detroit Medina Minnesota Game and Fish Warden

New Power Line From Jamestown Considered

A proposed high voltage electric line north from Jamestown would serve towns along the Northern Pacific to New Rockford and along the Seo from Wimbledon to Carrington. E A Cox seeks authority to sell 375000 dollars in stock for a central electric system. A hearing is set in Jamestown on June 18, inviting local input on the project.

Jamestown Northern Pacific New Rockford Seo Wimbledon Carrington Board of Railroad Commissioners E. A. Cox Railroad Commission

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Frank Ployhar Council Nelson Enti Kaneavis Hetland al ‘Tracy Finegan Krogs Dal Norgaard Mares Rickard Swangon Bettis County Umil Bank of Valley City Valley State Foresters V.C.N Satuday Chine 2 J. E. Switzer B. Y. C. Cashier Oral Reserve Bank of Dakota Peop
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