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Newspaper

The Weekly Times Record

Location

Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1921

Page

7

American Legion dance draws a good crowd Thursday

A sizeable crowd attended the American Legion dance last evening. Local society and business visitors include John Molstad from Minneapolis, Mrs. E. C. Hendrickson of Nome, and E. G. Strom from Kathryn. Superintendent John A. Johnson remains critically ill at the medical clinic on Fifth Avenue. Ferguson Bros. add a vegetable fountain to keep produce fresh with 24 hour water sprays. Mrs. W. H. Belford, Devils Lake, is a W R C delegate visiting Valley City today. A correction clarifies Dr C O P Smith was receiving chiropractic treatment, not Detroit medical care.

John A. Johnson Medical Clinic Fifth Avenue Smith Detroit, Mich

Northern Pacific steam engines haul trains through Valley City

Passenger engines of the Q 8 class have begun hauling Northern Pacific Nos 1 2 3 and 4 through Valley City with little effort. When heavily loaded an extra engine was needed to push the train out of the valley. The district court hears Policeman Jensen’s case with a jury of twelve county farmers. States Attorney Ritchie leads for the prosecution with Lee Combs. A P Paulson and D S Ritchie represent the defendant. The case will be argued to a finish today.

Jensen Ritchie Lee Combs A. P. Paulson D. S. Ritchie

City and country join for Farm Bureau picnic at Chautauqua Park

Secretary I J Moe of the Commercial Club urged city and country residents to attend the Farm Bureau and Livestock association picnic at Chautauqua park next Saturday. He proposed that city folks bring lunch to the park at noon and mingle with rural attendees to ensure a highly successful event.

I. J. Moe Commercial Club Today Farm Bureau and Livestock Association Chautauqua Park Moe

Tourists At Popular Camp Stop Overnight Amid Cleanup

The grounds around the tourist camp are being cleaned up and rubbish hauled away today while tourists use the camp. One car from Wyoming stopped there last night, and cars often stay overnight. The city council, at its last meeting, moved to erect signs at the camp entrance.

Wyoming

Dodge car prices cut announced by Dodge Motor Car Co

Dodge automobiles are the latest to drop prices, according to an announcement received by local agent R. S. Saunders. The amount is not public, but described as a sizable reduction. The new prices take effect at once and other auto brands and tires are also lowering prices.

Dodge Dodge Motor Car Co R. S. Saunders Qeice & Large One Mr. Saunders

Company G Muster Tonight at City Hall for Inspection

Captain R J Mc Donald says Company G will be mustered into national service tonight at 7 30 if 50 members are present for inspection by a federal officer. Officers warn the city could lose the company if the full quota fails to appear. Captain Donald urges all signed members to attend at city hall promptly at 7 30 p m.

R. J. McDonald Federal Branch of National Guard Donald

Obituary for Mrs. Charles G. Lynd in Minneapolis

Mrs. Charles G. Lynd is buried at Lakewood Cemetery Minneapolis on Thursday June 2 conducted by Reverend Bushnell of Westminster Presbyterian. Born November 7 1879 in Woodsock Canada she lived in Mapleton North Dakota before marrying Charles G Lund of Minneapolis in 1905. Survived by two children Rhea Aleen 12 and James Gregory 8 with husband and former Valley City residents Mr. and Mrs. Land. She was active in Congregational church and Masonic Eastern Star. She will be mourned in Mapleton Minneapolis and the city.

Charles G. Lynd Lakewood Minneapolis Minnesota Bushnell Westminster Presbyterian Church Nicollet Avenue Twelfth Street Lynd Woodsock Canada Mapleton North Dakota Charles G. Lund Rhea Aleen James Gregory Charles @ Land Valley City N. D

Stutsman County Fair dates and local band lineups

Fishermen B R Roberts and colleagues head to Minnesota for a short fishing trip. Stutsman County Fair in Jamestown runs June 29 to July 1 with bands from Jamestown Windsor and Valley City plus Luther College Concert Band on July 1. Features include races, free attractions, Little Country theatre, and educational exhibits. The Times-Record defends J H Sampson’s ball efforts and notes new players joining the team. Hank remains the target of criticism.

Jamestown N. D Jamestown Boy's Windsor Valley City Luther College Decorah Iowa Crand J. H. Sampson Sampson Times-Record Hank

Local visitors roam through the city

Friday’s items show Mrs. A Nichols returning home to Hastings Mine after a week with sister Mrs. R E Hitsman. 0 J Mandrud of Valley City toured the Russell Miller mills west of Mandan. N P Hanson and daughter arrived on No 7 from Fargo and will spend the day with grandmother Mrs Hemp. George F McPherson of Fargo, owner of Dakota Engraving Co, visited for business. J E Miller family and other Valley City visitors left for Montana by auto last night.

A. Nichols Hastings Mine R. E. Hitsman N. P. Hanson Fargo George F. McPherson City McPherson Dakota Engraving Co 3. E. Miller J. M. Bennot Elizabeth Kinney Valley City Montana

Valley City Falls 9 4 in Minot Series Game Two

Valley City lost the second Minot series game 9 to 4 at Minot Thursday evening. No further details were available in the received message, so runs hits and errors could not be completed.

Valley City Minot

Local P. E. O. officials head to Jamestown to organize chapter

Mesdames Meyer Benson Thomson Van Houten Roberts Stern and Witter, officers of the local P. E. O. society, departed for Jamestown to organize a new chapter there and expect to return this evening.

J. B. Meyer Winifred Benson J. H. 8. Thomson J. van Houten E. R. Roberts Herman Stern W. L. Witter P. E. O. Society Jamestown

Lee Combs Hosts Men's Club Social Evening

Lee Combs entertained the Episcopal church Men's Club at his home with card playing and refreshments. It was a pleasant social gathering and the last meeting of the year. Mrs. EB Pray and her son Lawrence returned from Parihuult Minnesota where Lawrence attends Shattuck for commencement exercises.

Lee Combs The Episcopal Church EB. A. Pray Lawrence Parihuult, Minn Pray Shattuck

LaMoure Landowner Visits Valley City

S G Downing of LaMoure North Dakota visits Valley City today as a major local landowner farming four thousand acres. He travels in his Jordan car en route to Spiritwood Lake and plans to return soon.

S.G. Downing LaMoure N. D Mr. Downing LaMoure County Spiritwood Lake

Culver Cadet James Combs Heads to YMCA Convention

James Combs, a delegate from Culver Military Academy Indiana, travels via Shattuck to the YMCA convention at Lake Geneva Wisconsin meeting midmonth. The sun rises over the east horizon as warm weather promises a fine spring for crops including small grain and corn.

James Combs Culver Military Academy Culver Indiana Shattuck Culver Lake Geneva Wisconsin

Valley City Coach Accepts P E Supervisor Post in San Bernardino

Coach A J Fagin of Valley City public schools accepts a position as physical education supervisor in San Bernardino California for the coming year.

A. J. Fagin Valley City Public Schools San Bernardino California

Firemen delegates return from Williston convention

W. Z. DuVall William Craswell William Murphy and Charley Hartell, delegates to the Williston convention of the firemen of the state, returned last evening reporting Marin had a splendid time and Williston provided ample entertainment. The convention they say was very successful.

W. Z. DuVall William Craswell William Murphy Charley Hartell Williston Marin

Reverend C G Fox Hosts Bowles Farewell Reception

Last evening Rev. and Mrs. C G Fox hosted a reception for Miss Bowles who departs Tuesday for the Mayo Clinic Rochester Minnesota. Five years in the British Army during the Great War suit her for the new duties. Friends praise her and she received several gifts. George Rasmussen reports crop prospects are good near Hebron though dry conditions loom. Mrs. Charles Jones spoke on crippled children work before the Community Club literary department. First Congregational church will join the Normal School baccalaureate service next Sunday. morning services are canceled with Sunday school at 11 45. Rev. Fox visits the Boy Scouts camp near Platou farm where boys enjoy baseball swimming mud fights and self supplied meals.

C. G. Fox Miss Bowles Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn George N. Rasmussen Hebron N. D Mr. Raameee Dazty Charles Jones Lisbon Community Club C. E. Allen First Congregational Church

Illness of School Superintendent and Rumbled Old Soldier Posts

Superintendent of Schools John A. Johnson lies critically ill at the Medical clinic with unclear sickness possibly stroke or brain fever. The John R. Raymond Post of the G A R at Tower City loses its identity as official post with only two living Tower City members remaining. Visitors from the W R C and drum corps entertain at Valley City depot before Farm Bureau picnic plans at Chautauqua Park tomorrow led by Hon J M Devine former state trainer and governor.

John R. Raymond G. A. R. Department of North Dakota Tower City Grand Army John Charles I. M. Hill Barnes County Farm Bureau and Livestock Association Chautauqua Park J. M. Devine Devine Manian N.D

Lew Whitson Finishes Tourist Camp on East Main

Lew Whitson has completed installing a new tourist camp on east Main street. The facility offers toilets, a cooking area with city gas, running water, and a well maintained grounds, praised as a valuable asset for travelers and a worthwhile city investment.

Lew Whitson East Main Street Vity

Birth and life of Hattie Mabel Miller in Chicago and Valley City

Hattie Mabel Miller born February 16 1885 in Chicago to Pred and Lizzie Miller. Baptized by Rev Louisbrecht and confirmed May 1829 by Rev E Ofstadahl. Active Bethel Lutheran Chicago Luther League Sunday school choir married Rev Victor F Larson October 1 1914 moved to Forest City then Valley City. Died June 2 1921 after a long illness with unreported seriousness.

Obituary Hattie Mabel Miller Chicago Ill Parenta Pred Miller Lizzie Breda Miller Lousbrecht E. Ofstadahl Bethel Lutheran Church of Chicago Luther League Victor F. Larson Forest City Valley City Larson Our Saviours, Lutheran Church

Funeral rites for Mrs. W. F. Larson held in Valley City

The June 7 funeral honored Mrs. W. F. Larson, a devoted Christian wife and mother. Clergy from Valley City and distant congregations led services, with eulogies praising her faith, grace, and maternal devotion. Survivors include husband Rev. W. F. Larson and children Ruth, Dorothy, Marjorie, and Edward, with interment in Woodbine cemetery.

Valley City Sanborn Rogers Philadelphia Chicago Forest City E. Struxness J. F. L. Bohnhoff J. C. Wisnaes Kathryn Wisnaes Bohnhoff Struxnese Alfred Hendrickson Wolf Point Montana Joseph Johnson Jamestown Parepnane L. O. Lasseson Litchville Heaven W. F. Larson Ruth Dorothy Marjorie Edward Charles Edward Arthur Fred Hulda C. Ronning Helen Nordholz T. D. Larson Stoughton Wis Larson Woodbine

Saturday Bank Examiner in the City on Business

Daily State Bank Examiner C. E. Lofthus of Bismarck is in town to handle business matters. Epworth M E church holds Children's service tomorrow at 6 00 pm instead of 8 00 pm. Infant Baptism for John Molstead and Lynn Cowell to Fargo today. Mi stad plans to Minneapolis to vote for Col Leach for mayor. Mrs Livingstone returning to Carey after visiting daughter Mrs R W Basett with sister Mrs Carrie Cochrane, new arrival from San Diego. Kindred Hotel offers Northwest trail information. 50 days data available. Mie Baumann and Manager Dahl in city visiting friends. River Rats to face Luverne for the level championship. second game score 10 to 18.

State Bank Examiner C. E. Lofthus Bismarck N. D John Molstead Lynn Cowell Fargo Mr. Mistad Minneapolis Col. Leach Livingstone R. W. Basaett Carey Carrie Cochrane San Diego Califoria Luverne Lull Grounds River Rats Luverne Rats

Jensen Case Heads to Jury in State Trial

The state case against former policeman Jensen is likely to go to the jury today after morning arguments. Lawyers are presenting their final points as the panel considers the charges.

Jensen

Molstad acquires Riverside house. family to move back

John Molstad closes on the Paul Featherstone residence on Riverside Avenue and plans to relocate his family to the city soon. The piece of property is described as comfortable. The Boys Camp begins Monday June 20, eight days, seven miles south of Valley City at the old Marsh mill site. Enrollment limits apply. about thirty-five to forty boys expected. See Secretary Geo B. Caley to enroll.

John Molstad Paul Featherstone Riverside Avenue Mr. Molstad Valley City Old Marsh Mill Geo. B. Caley

McGarry’s M. W. A. Team to Meet Valley City June 14

Rogers manager E M McGarry leads the M W A ball club against Valley City on June 14 at an afternoon game timed to coincide with the Woodman picnic. Local fans expect a strong challenge as McGarry faces off against the hometown roster in a contest billed as a battle worth watching.

E. M. McGarry Rogers Valley City McGarry

Valley City Set for Fargo Tilt With Fargo Athletics

Valley City aims for a third straight win over Fargo Athletics after two victories in three games this season. The squad has sharpened speed since early in the year, as shown by recent records. Boardman is expected to start Sunday despite a ten inning Lisbon outing Thursday that may limit his readiness.

Valley City Fargo Fargo Athletics Boardman Lisbon

Valley City chosen for 1922 U C T convention

Burt Stern relayed Abe Stern at Virginia Minn that Valley City was unanimously selected to host the 1922 U C T convention. Next June the city will host the largest convention in its history with hundreds of traveling men from many states, and plans call for a memorable event with excellent entertainment.

Burt Stern Abe Stern Virginia Minn Valley City

City to Chicago executive visits family from old home

N G Rowley formerly of this city now in Chicago and into big business clues returns by train this morning to visit his family. He is president of a company that makes the novelty apron named the unusual apron and claims it is the best yet. The firm reports solid business and friends are pleased.

N. G. Rowley Chicago Mr. Rowley

Express firm empowers relief shipments to Pueblo region

Local express company officials, authorized by the general manager in the northern department, will bill free all shipments of money and supplies for relief. Shipments are addressed to the mayor of Pueblo or the American Red Cross for Pueblo and other devastated towns. Valley City residents may contribute via the local Red Cross or by sending items to Pueblo. transportation will be provided free.

Express Company Northern Department Pueblo American Red Cross Valley City

Seventy-Year Birthday Celebrated by Norgaard Family

Yesterday marked C. L. Norgaard’s seventy anniversary with eight children hosting a family reunion at 835 Columbia Avenue. He received flowers and a $40 chair card, noting delivery in a few days, as the party enjoyed a social lunch and well wishes for many happy returns.

C. L. Norgaard Columbia Avenue Mr. Norgaard Pan

Valley City crushes Fessenden in 28 to 6 victory

Valley City defeated Fessenden 28 to 6 yesterday in both games of a three game set at the local venue. Lisbon and Mi not set upcoming dates with double headers and times 3:00 and 6:16.

Valley City Fessenden Lisbon Minot Woodmen

Mock wedding entertains Litchville ladies for Marion Spicer

About sixteen Litchville women traveled to Valley City to help shower Marion Spicer before her wedding. The event featured a full mock ceremony with Mrs Boehm as groom, Miss Esther Reinahr as parson, Mrs Perry as papa, J W Jongeward best man, Hemmer maid of honor, Maisel Spicer ring bearer, and Harriet Carr flower girl. A luncheon followed and guests enjoyed a lively performance including Mrs Casey’s solo and Niell’s wedding march. Marion Spicer is to wed Rev Graf of Casselton soon.

Litchville Valley City C. E. Spicer Marion Spicer Boehm Esther Reinahr Perry J. W. Jongeward Hemmer Maisel Spicer Harriet Carr Dr. Spicer Spiver Rev. Graf Casselton Casey Niell Georgia Litchville Bulletin

Valley City Slogan Submissions Open Before Deadline

Still time to submit a slogan for Valley City as more ideas are shared. A sample of entries is printed to guide applicants, noting published lines are not final selections. Suggested options include Crest of the West and The Rose of All Man's Land.

Valley City Valley Lea All Man’s Land

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American Legion Mra. E E. G. Strom E. TI. Roe C. L. Runyon Courtenay Ferguson Bros W. H. Belford Devils Lake Times-Record Office Devils Ke Messrs B. R Roberts J. Pegg Ed. Briggs Lee Ferguson Minnesota Lakes Senator Ployhar J. Mandrud Russell Miller Mills Alene Morsbach Naples Italy Rev Platou Farm Rev. Fox Drum Epworth M. E West Crn Duys Dahl Baumann Mie. Baumann Eidel and Les Ardware Stutsman County Fair Jamestown, N. D Lows CIA Tg. Ge Mewark N. J, Dent Eee As John Ruskit
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