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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
7
Residents from Dazey and nearby towns joined farmers day festivities at Seal and attended weddings in Fargo. Many traveled to Rogers and Valley City for church services, reunions, and family visits while local clubs planned picnics, church meetings, and a Mother’s Day program.
Ramsett traveled to Fargo this morning. Dr C Macdonald returned from Chicago on Thursday. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Elling Lebb this morning. Wm Koslofsky visited Valley City on Wednesday. Earl Burt went to Shell Lake Wisconsin for a week of business starting Saturday. Alfred Nayes arrived from Fargo on Wednesday and will be on vacation for two weeks. Congregational church choir were hosted by Mrs A A Boe Wednesday evening.
Carl Pfaff of Valley City received burned buildings in a transaction. Mick elson traded business property at Bryant South Dakota and now owns a farm near Litchville. A Lutheran youth convention drew Rev. E Struxness and several young people to Clifford. A fishing trip to Lake Lida, Minnesota yielded 65 big fish for D O Bye and companions. Mrs M N Olson and Mrs L C Miller of Nome attended Grand Forks university graduation where Alma Olson also graduated.
The annual class day program at the Normal school opened with President McFarland in charge. Students received letters for the 1917 baseball team and inter-class girls teams, with honors awarded for art, debate, oratory, and literary work. A bronze tablet for 25 years of President McFarland is planned for the library, designed by Paul Fjelde.
Article urges Barnes County women to conserve food during shortages. A Washington government expert will visit Valley City July 10 and 11 to demonstrate canning and storage methods. Also mentions a July 4 dance at John Cook farm near Valley City and a local photo service offer.
A life sized portrait of President George A. McFarland painted by Nicholas R. Brewer was presented to the State Normal school amid commemorative exercises in the auditorium. Hon. Frank White accepted on behalf of the State Board of Regents as Eldon Hanson read the presentation. The portrait will hang in a permanent location for alumni and students to view in Pilgrimages to the school.
Alumni and educators nationwide congratulate George A. McFarland for 26 years as head of the State Normal School. Messages from A B Conn Wayne Neb state normal school J C Crabbe Greeley Col Frank H Rohred Las Vegas NM Frank L McVey North Dakota D W Hayes Peru Neb praise his service and wish many more years.
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