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The Weekly Times Record

Location

Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1921

Page

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Recall and Other Things Recall and Other Things

At city hall last night a crowd gathered to hear speakers sent from the headquarters to discuss state affairs and organize the local unit. Rep. Shipley spoke on the investigation committee’s work and countered league reports, while Lieut. Dan E. Richter urged a thorough house cleaning and warned against extending the present regime. The Fargo group Theo Nelson and E. W. Everson attended, then returned on No. 4.

Rev Birchenough Pembina Shipley Dickinson Leaguers Dan E. Richter Farr Richter Arty Fargo Theo. Nelson E. W. Everson No. 4

Vandalism Destroys City Park Beauty

A writer reports vandalism in the city park along the east shoreline by the bridge. Trees and shrubs were damaged or cut down, including decorative plantings and a notable tree canopy, prompting concern over the preservation of the park’s beauty.

Thos. Smith

North Dakota State Basketball Field Set for Minot Tourney

Eight district champions will compete March 18 and 19 in Minot to decide North Dakota's state basketball title. Valley City, two-time champions, earned a spot via a 23 to 15 win over Jamestown. Minot Rotary Club will present a silver cup to the state high school champion at the Minot tournament.

Wargo N. D North Kota Minot Ananene Far Chi ‘Chpeton Be Elsod Devils Lake Dickinson Hettinger Distrieta Distriet W Valley City Mandan Grand Forks Egeland Hawkbells

Elks Lodge Elects Officers for Coming Year

The Elks lodge at their meeting elected officers for the coming year including Exalted Ruler R. T. Healy Esteemed Leading Knight A. G. Thorkelson Esteemed Loyal Knight Bert Lipod Pr nect Subdued Pr... Secretary R. W. Bassett Treasurer Walter Coop A. S. Grand Lodge Representative Frank Flora.

Elks Lodge R. T. Healy A. GC. Thorkelson Bert Lipod Victor Swanson R. W. Bassett Walter Coop A. S. Grand Lodge Frank Flora

Johnson and professor head to Fingal rally and back

County official J. A. Johnson with State Normal School professor W. M. Wemett left this morning by rail for Fingal then proceeded to a township where a school rally is to occur. They expect to return to the city this week.

J. A. Johnson W. M. Wemett State Normal School Fingal

Recall and petition drive push for state recalls at Devils Lake

The petitions for initiated laws move to the Secretary of State for filing as early signatures pour in. About 40,000 are collected on early arriving petitions, with 12,000 still needed to trigger initiation. A recall election hinges on the Devils Lake convention and governor action, as organizers rush to secure support before potential political shifts.

Secretary of State Devils Lake Committee of Twentyone

Needy North Dakota farmers to receive federal loan aid

A 2 million dollar federal loan program targets drought stricken North Dakota counties to supply seed loans of up to 300 dollars per farmer. Administration will be by Warburton and farm bureau county agents with advisory committees. The effort spans many counties with no agents and seeks seed purchases for wheat oats barley and flax. If fully utilized, 3,300 farmers could receive seed loans.

North Dakota Congress Montana North Dakota Farm Bureau Federation Fargo Cc. W. Warburton Agronomist Bureau of Plant Industry A. K. Bardick Farm Bureau Warburton George M. Young Farm Bureau Executive Aeense Senator Gronna Secretary of Agriculture United States Minot M. D. Hall of Mohall Adv Toe Farm Bureau Bottineau Hettinger Divide Mountrail Pierce Slope Ward McKenzie Morton McLean Grant Kidder Mercer Golden Valley Emmons Williams Western Stutsman Renville Burleigh Bowman Oliver Burke McHenry Rolette Sioux Dunn Billings Sheridan Stark Logan Adams MacIntosh

Lumberman P J Bignall Arrives from Fareo

P J Bignall arrived in the city this morning from Fareo where he had been attending a lumbermen convention. He left for his home at San born on No 7.

P. J. Bignall Fareo Sanborn

Rev G LeRoy White Leaves Jamestown Revival Tour

Rev G LeRoy White, conducting a revival meeting at Epworth M B Church, departed today for Tarnestown. He is part of the Jamestown Epworth mission and acted as host during the stay.

G. LeRoy White Epworth M. B. Hhi Tarmestown White Jamestown

Valley City Normal School gets omnibus appropriation

The 17th Legislative Assembly session closes with Senate Bill 25 delivering about 8 million for state departments and institutions for 1921 to 1923. Valley City Normal School funds total 467,886.16 including income, with proposed new gym and campus needs debated. praise goes to Senators Ployhar and Noltimier and Representatives Oleon and Grangaard for securing aid.

17Th Legislative Assembly Senate Valley City Normal School Legislative Assembly House Committee On Appropriations House Conference Committee Ployhar Th Senate The Noltimier Oleon and Graard Ir. Grangaard Grangaard Normal School

Free trips offered to North Dakota youth for stock show

Gina A Barton state club tender and Armour's Agricultural Research and Economics arrange free trips to Chicago and the International Live Stock Exposition for Champion Pig and Corn club members. Winners chosen by the State Club Leader and three State College staff. they must attend, then write a story of the experience.

Gina A. Barton Armour Bureau of Agricultural Research and Economics Chicago State College Canada Orla Barton James Marks Regent N. D North Dakota

Need of Americanization in the nation’s towns and churches

The W. AB. C. urges public support for Americanization work amid immigrants. It notes widespread efforts but gaps in welcoming newcomers. It calls for sustained promises, ongoing friendly encouragement, and united action across regions to help foreign born feel at home in the United States. It cites scripture and reflects a mobilization across denominations and civic groups.

W. AB. C United States of America South

Esther Clark Named Valley City Delegate to State DAR Conference

Miss Esther Clark will represent Valley City as a delegate to the North Dakota D A R state conference on March 15 and 16. The event opens with a tea at 5 p m Tuesday followed by an evening social, and the business meeting starts Wednesday. Delegates from Grand Forks Jamestown Bismarck and Fargo will attend.

Esther Clark Valley City North Dakota Grand Forks Jamestown Bismarck Fargo

Olaus Kjelland High School Mourns Loss and Legion Game Outline

Olaus Kjelland High School records the death of Olaus Kjelland born September 14 1945 in Sogndal Norway who came to Barnes and Cass counties. He farmed and contributed to local pioneer development. Funeral services set at Lutheran Free Church with Zion Cemetery interment. The piece notes a March 17 matchup between Laon basketball and Normal team, a Legion victory over the High School 33 to 12 with Wertin leading the High School scoring.

Olaus Kjelland Sogndal Norwray Cass County Barnes County Kjell Kjelland Lutheran Free Church Framstad Paskar American Legion Jane Viceyity High School Legion Wertin Hig Minot Valley City

Valley City High School Wins Debate

Valley City High School defeated Fessenden two to one in a recent debate, earning a spot in the semifinals with a chance to travel to Grand Forks for the state finals if successful. Judges were W B Thomas, E B Ross, and B W Scudder. Valley City members were Louise Wheelock Ralph Curren and Oliver Storm. Fessenden members were Leona Shaver Elsie Engbret and Agnes Uber.

Valley City High School Valley City Fessenden Grand Forks Mexico Louise Wheelock Juber W. B. Thomas Jamestown E. B. Ross Fargo B. W. Scudder Grand Prairie Valley Cit Ralph Curren Oliver Storm Leona Shaver Elsie Engbret Agnesuber

Common Sense Push to Boost Consumption Across Nation

A voice urges Americans to buy what others produce to revive industry and prevent a deeper downturn. The speaker argues that widespread consumer spending is essential, criticizing hoarding and high prices, and calls for coordinated effort in towns and cities to sustain production and jobs.

United States Pewraya Tomorry

Barnes Co. girl in New York state Herkimer County

Miss Ida Ratzlaff of Valley City has joined Herkimer County New York as Home Bureau manager. A graduate of Valley City State Normal Stout Institute and Iowa State College she brings rural teaching and Home Economics Extension experience from North Dakota Mississippi West Virginia and Ames. She aims to educate and mobilize local women through Home Bureau programs, stressing teamwork over individual credit.

Ida Ratzlaff Valley City Herkimer County N. Y Herkimer County Farm Bureau News Herkimer Iowa State College North Dakoba Mississippi Ames Town West Virginia Miss Ratslaff North Dakota Home Bureau Miss Ratzlaff Breau

Valley City Council to Protest H R 25 Tax Bill

North Dakota municipalities oppose House Bill No. 25 limiting city and farm property levies. Valley City plans a protest letter to the governor after Fargo and others urged veto. The measure caps levies to three year average values, hindering city operations. local officials seek relief or rejection. Henry E. B. Nelson may run for alderman in the third ward, replacing C. C. Chaffee who is leaving.

North Dakota Valley City Council M. J. Boyd Fargo Council Henry EB. Nelson C. C. Chaffee Aeson

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Pres. Allen Bank of Valley City Olaus Kjelland High School V.C. City Council H. R
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