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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1919
Page
2
The Valley City Times-Record rails at government spending and political meddling amid warnings about a large immigration fund and a $100,000 damage suit. It notes local editorials, bank matters, and protests over roads and public notices, ending with campaign rhetoric and calls to vote no on a referendum.
Mr Milton L Standish of Fargo thanked his Dakota Business College training after returning from France and securing an accounting position at Morris & Co Packers in New York. Another graduate, F ., has joined Pierce Printing Co Fargo. The college advertises continual opportunities for graduates and invites enrollment details from F L Watkins 806 Front St Fargo N D with a summer session now in session.
J H Whitcher Fred Getchell and John Stevens returned from Mandan Thursday where they attended a livestock sale of Hereford cattle. Mrs Harvey Harper and her three daughters of Canada visit Mr and Mrs Wm Martin. Otto Borchert family visit Fred and Levi Getchell. A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Savadies on Wednesday June 11. Hazel Chilberg visited Gussie White and Fred Getchell. Mrs Chas Whiteher spent Tuesday with Mrs Luther Brown at Grand Prairie. J A Rogers and Dorothy visited Mr and Mrs Chas Whiteher and others.
In Valley City today E R Edwards state high school inspector from anteatoyD discussed education matters while H G Arnsdorf from Bismarck visits seeking updates on schooling. John Faust arrives to head the Peoples Co operative Store shoe department replacing Clifford Ferguson. A curried spaniel accompanies John Pillar on his return from Grafton as his family prepares to join him. A rain event worsens roads but aids crops. a chautauqua and graduation program were held at the school. Mrs Mayme Brady reports arrival in New York from France where nurse Mayme Brady spent ten months and met her brother Lieut James Brady. A Y M C A secretary Blain Curtiss praises Barnes county camp. Fargo shopkeepers prepare for the new eight hour law effective July 1 with 9 am to 6 pm hours, Saturday included. Rev Lyon in Coblenz Germany sends word to Mrs Trubshaw about his wellbeing.
Residents note Mr 1 is well and plans a trip to the United States. Normil School closes sending girls away, while many others depart both east and west. Ney City anticipates a summer influx for a six week teachers training term starting soon.
The Barnes county M C A executive committee met at the secretary’s office to review regular business and camp arrangements. Camps are shaping up with cook hired and utensils ready, tents to be pitched next week, but response from Pine towns and schools remains awaited.
Fred E. Smith, nine-year superintendent, was in the city this morning to attend an educational meeting. He will quit about July 1 due to shifting political conditions and has accepted a position with South Dakota's educational department as supervisor of high schools.
Supt Nellie Whitcher and Rev J B Wilds attended last night’s graduation in Nome where Mr Wilds spoke on education and Miss Whitcher awarded diplomas The town boasts a fine new high school and expects a larger class to graduate next year Also W Ty Craswell longtime Valley City telephone manager resigned effective June 30 After years in service he seeks a better post and leaves with the respect of local citizens
A Valleyey group writes a heartfelt farewell to Cranwell, praising his kindness and friendship. They express that they cannot spare him and send best wishes for his future, hoping his memory remains in Valleyey.
The cyclone swept Fer ton Falls yesterday afternoon at 4 o clock destroying property and causing multiple fatalities and injuries. Several Vai residents report relatives in Forgun Falla, but Times-Record has not learned of any injuries among them.
The week holds many events but the highlight is the sale of lots in Victory Park Addition to Valley City on the 27th. Expect all lots to sell early. buyers are urged to select a lot now and have someone hold it before the morning rush.
Several local fellows driving south of Sanborn yesterday got stuck in mud. They asked for help from town men who refused, saying city folks would damage roads. Farmers eventually joined to push the car free. The episode raises questions about a noted spiritual movement discussed at the auditorium last week.
North Dakota Independent Telephone Co announces a new telephone directory due to be issued by June 26. Changes and corrections are being accepted now for inclusion and new phones will be installed as the books are issued.
Mr and Mrs F D Hall of Fargo appeared with five children from Courtenay who were placed in the care of an aunt in Portal after the parents were sentenced in the penitentiary for causing their daughter's death last winter.
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