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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
3
A flurry of short visits and events fills the community front as residents from Dazey and nearby towns travel to Valley City Enderlin Hannaford and Moorehead for graduations visits and social calls. Ball games are played with Stowman’s team winning 4 to 1. Several locals attend the Tevia Lake Sunday school convention and J W Widdifield is named temperance superintendent.
The Lucea wedding united Gladya Pearl Carver and Myron Gill Carver in a Friday ceremony at the bride’s parents’ home. Rev. R. C. Muteller officiated with a ring ceremony. A five course lawn supper followed for 27 guests. The couple plan a trip to Power, Montana, and will reside there after July 15.
The Dazey high school held its commencement at the Lutheran church on Monday night with eight graduates, all girls. Program included songs, invocations, salutatory by Olive Colville, address by Dr. Walters, diplomas presented by Rev. Hodge, and a benediction. Grads were Maurine Kegrice, Roda Christenson, Ella Tolstad, Nettle Todad, Olive Colville, Mabel Tooley, Mabel Nolen, and Leila Tolstad.
Washington June 16 Professor EB J Babcock of the University of North Dakota has urged Congress to fund experiments to assess the commercial viability of lignite coal for producing benzol light oils and basic materials for dye, explosive, and chemical industries. A group of lawmakers met at Congressman Norton's office, with figures like Mondell Helgesen Young Gandy Taylor Howell and Johnson attending. Babcock, the leading U S authority on lignite coal, notes western lignite yields valuable benzol and tar derivatives from a ton, and envisions government support to establish western plants for benzol dyes and explosives from lignite by products.
Dazey Farmers club plans fourth annual picnic on Thursday. A wood speaker will be secured, ice cream and lemonade provided, and each attendee asked to bring their tineh a dish. A business meeting will be held in connection with the event. Everyone is cordially invited.
The Noltimier circle reports Mrs L Stillman leaving for Washburn and Misses Clara and Eda Stillman returning home. Teachers and minds group held a picnic at Mr Noske grave site as the school year closed. Miss Viola Schroeder will attend a Sunday school and Epworth League convention in St Paul, visiting relatives in the Twin Cities. C G Carlson, Noltimier principal, went home to Fargo. Esther Konig's pupils gave a piano recital with a gold medal contest won by Ida McClarlin. The Ladies Aid Swed Lutheran auction and dinner move from Chau tauqua park to June 24 in the same venue.
The State of North Dakota serves defendants in a Barnes County action to quiet title to lands in Township 143 ranges 56 and 57. Plaintiffs seek relief by default if defendants fail to answer within 30 days after service. The suit names several Lewis Horton and Klemm parties with unknown others. The action was filed May 10 1916 and dated April 27 1916 by attorney W Ames Mayville ND.
The Fourth District Sons of Norway gathered in Minot for an annual convention from Friday to Sunday. About 80 delegates from North and South Dakota and parts of Canada attend sessions on Friday and Saturday focusing on lodge matters, with Sunday an automotive tour ending at Ole Cen’s farm for music and readings. A banquet for 200 is planned Saturday night at the lodge hall, free for delegates and entertainers, with others able to reserve at 1 each.
A wedding at the home of Mr and Mrs J A Carlson in Valley City united Miss Mabel Shelver to John W Blue of Valley City. The ceremony used the ring rite with Mendelssohn music, yellow decor, and a five course luncheon. Guests included T B Shelver and Joseph Shelver of Devils Lake and Miss Margaret Sandy of Fargo. The couple will reside in Valley City where the groom manages at Russell Miller Milling Co. Also notices an annual meeting for Barnes County Farmers Mutual Insurance Co on June 30 1916 at 2 pm with four directors to be elected.
Valley City June 10 1916 sealed bids due July 14 1916 for four concrete and steel bridges three eight foot spans and one twelve foot span. Each bid requires a $100 certified check to County Auditor. Plans on file in County Auditor office. County Commissioners may reject any or all bids. Also notice of sale and personal ads follow with names and locations in North Dakota.
Valley City residents attended Getchell Congregational churchs twenty fifth anniversary and heard talks on pioneer days. The Chautauqua program features lectures by Governor Hanna and Dr J S Montgomery with others including Dr E M Wylie and Dr Edward T Mather.
Grand Forks Herald notes J. M. Gillette and Mrs Gillette with daughter will travel for several weeks starting with Minneapolis and Chicago visiting Genevieve Turner and relatives. They plan stops in Buffalo Niagara Falls Columbus Hamilton Dayton and Prideewood before returning via the Great Lakes to Duluth. Dr Gillette to prepare Prideewood cottage for mid July return. Valley City alumni banquet at Epworth church. toasts, business session, and dance follow.
Mrs. B Phipps of Los Angeles arrived Friday evening and visited the Zabels on Elmwood Avenue until Saturday morning. An old friend of the Zabels from Paynesville Minnesota, she left on No 7 Saturday morning for McHenry and planned visits to Bordulac and Bowbells before returning later in the season.
Mr and Mrs B E Frum welcome a bright baby daughter born Monday in a local hospital. The birth brings joy to the Frum family as relatives celebrate the new arrival.
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