Valley City Social Roundup Tuesday Visitors and News
Tuesday's Valley City items note Mrs. Lee Ferguson traveling to Fargo, Mr and Mrs Prase of Billings guests, Barney Sullivan heading to Fargo for tire hospital gear, Miss Ellen Ahlstrom visiting with local hosts, and several local residents arriving or leaving for business or residence. A baby was born March 1 to Florence Engen Powell. W R Boyd of Fargo visited, and Methodist General Aid plans at Congregational church with Evangelist Miller and others. Hugh McDonald tours Biloxi. Mrs McDonald to join him there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence V. Powell
Slayton
Minn
Valley City
Florence Engen
Congregational Church
Evangelist Miller
Mr. Edwards
Prof. Wernett
Hugh McDonald
Kansas City
Biloxi
Buick cars fuel brisk early sales in Barnes County
The Barnes County Implement Co reports brisk auto buying with Buick models sold to Steve Bush Erwin Granger Faust Bros and Geo W Drake and a two ton truck sold to Ronzheimer. Buick remains the only car not raising its price as yet in the current period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes County
Appreciation for church work at Methodist church
The fire department yesterday morning showed appreciation at the Methodist church. Chief Craswell received a $50 check from C C Chaffee, church treasurer, for the church’s efforts. The Times-Record praises Chaffee as a public spirited man and a fine treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geceviene
Craswell
C C. Chaffee
Isador Berger recital dates explained by organizer
An explanation to patrons outlines conflicting dates for Isador Berger's recital with February lighting from Chicago, a July final date list showing March 5, and Berger's Valley City engagement on the same night. The author notes Berger's heavy schedule and expenses but praises the well attended recital and audience appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isador Berger
Chicago
Culbertson
Seagate
Berger
Mr. Berger
Valley City
Red Winn
Overnight visitor aids Cooperstown family in flu death toll
Dr S Almklov of Cooperstown ND traveled to town as an overnight guest. Mr Berge, resident south of Cooperstown, recently lost four relatives to flu and pneumonia. Last night he brought his fifth family member, a one and a half year old son, for medical care while the life of the boy Ja mow in the and his chances for recovery are said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Almklov
Cooperstown
N D
Mr. Berge
Merchandising course sendoff and Chaplin at Grand Theater
The Strauss Clothing Co sends Clifford McDonald to Chicago for a post graduate merchandising course to raise sales efficiency. Isador Berger violinist draws a large crowd at the Normal Auditorium. Charlie Chaplin stars in A Day's Pleasure at the Grand Theater with praise for its clean comedy and broad appeal. A women’s mass meeting at City Hall features L S B Ritchie on women’s voting rights and mayoral candidates discussed for a future appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford McDonald
Straus Clothing Company
Chicago
Strauss Clothing Company
Theselasi
Charlie Chaplin
Grand Theater
Chaplin
Pillar
L. 5
B Ritchie
Ritchie
Letter to the American Legion from Jamestown in 1920
A Jamestown letter urges Legion members to oppose efforts to repeal moral laws during the March 16 presidential primaries. The writer recalls soldiers’ sacrifices, warns about cigarette smoking among boys, and argues for maintaining Sunday laws to preserve rest and public virtue. The call stresses homefront duties and the need to protect youth from temptations while recognizing veterans’ past sacrifices.
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Jamestown
N. D
Legion
France
Union
Red Cross
We Fare Thee Well Mothers Of Our Brave Sons
Lydia S Wann er writes a patriotic tribute recalling grandmothers mothers wives and sisters who supported Red Cross workers and kept home fires burning for soldiers abroad while some sons paid the ultimate price in Meuse Argonne. One son killed October 5 1918 the other returned May 1919 after 18 months overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Flanders Field
Lydia S. Wanner
Meuse-Argonne
Local notes from Daily Frank Bailey and city visitors
Wednesday's Daily Frank Bailey reports Sheyenne Bot tiline Works employee up to Cooperstown on business. Ferguson couple return from Oriska. Leon Fitzgerald arrives from St Paul visiting family. Home Hygiene course info by phone. Hattie Kelly returns to Dorey after city visit. Warm weather melts snow. roads damaged. Street Commissioner Peterson works on culverts. Mr Pedersen buys Grant and Columbia six cylinder agency. showroom at Moe Milton garage. moved for good schools and plans to sell cars.
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Peterson
Mr Pedersen
Valley City
Grant
Columbia
Moe & Milton
Pedersen
Revival Meetings and Local Events At Methodist Church
Members and friends gather to revive services at the Methodist church with 7 30 p m tonight and the revival ending Sunday night. Hear Miller and Edwards. Father and Son Banquet set for March 17 at 6 30 p m, tickets from Geo B H Casey who lists boys needing fathers. Home Economics club met March 8 with Mrs Geo Karshner. Frank White shared wartime experiences as mother to North Dakota servicemen. Grand theater screens When a Woman Strikes tomorrow with Ben Wilson Rosentry Theby Neva Gerber and Murdock MacQuarrie. Rebekah meeting Thursday March 11 in K P hall. Important
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Methodist Church
Miller
Edwards
Geo. BH. Casey
Home Economics Club
Geo, Karshner
Frank White
North Dakota
White
California
Grand Theater
Ben Wilson
Rosentry Theby
Neva Gerber
Murdock MacQuarrie
Valley City area notes include visitors and civic plans
H S Johnson of Des Lacs Oil Co visits Valley City as local business men discuss affairs. A San Diego based doctor and wife arrive for a short stay. Local residents welcome relatives from Bismarck Fargo and Minneapolis amid community events including courses in home hygiene and a wireless club meeting. The city prepares for an unusually large election turnout with 828 women registered in the third ward and 140 women in the second ward. no absent ballots for the city vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley City
Custodian's Request for Proposals at Valley City Post Office
Sealed proposals invited by the Valley City Post Office Custodian for furnishing electric current water ice ash removal and washing services through June 30 1920 and for 150 tons of coal with two bid deadlines March 23 and May 10 1920. Proposals may be rejected at the Treasury Department’s discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley City
North Dakota
Treasury
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Mrs Prase
Billings, Mont
Barney Sullivan
Fargo
Tire Hospital
Ellen Ahlstrom
San Francisco
Cal
Rudolf Gesellus
Lovestuen
J. W Johnson
Mose
Rudolf Hotel
C. K. Hills
Grand Forks
W. R. Boyd
Farg 0
American Bankers Insurance Company
Recene
Beane
EK. Taylor
Boyd
Mr Taylor
Old
Mlingis Ao
Ormal Auditorium
M.S Ramsett
Fingal
THE
American Legion
Frank Bailey
Sheyenne Bottiline Works
Leon Fitzgerald
St. Paul
Hattie Kelly
Dorey
Rebekah Meening
K. P
Chaffee’s
Batavia
Olsen
H. S. Johnson
Des
D Black
San Diego
N. M. Black
M. W. Sexton
Bismarck
Mabel Morley
W. W. Smith
George Adams
Post Office
A. C Olsen
C. A. Olsen
Valley City Furniture Company
City
Pauline Swanson
Swanson
Stillwater
Mrs. Swanson
Stutsman, Barnes and Griggs
J. A. H Winsloe Ben Killeran
Conpaceteer
Low Sachs
Minneapolis
Louis Gillette
Valley City Wireless
Mark A. Smith
Flas Mont
Mary Zetterberg
Mark
Walter H Jorresen
Washington
Jorresen
Harry Ladbury
Dazey N. D
Ladbury
Hannaford
Bill Langer
All Toom
Fiskine Bille
Hanaford
Methodist Board
Ben Killeran
Griggs County
N. W. Smt
Valley
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