Residents and visitors linger in this city on vacation week
Friday visitors include L. A. Pence and wife from Fessenden and Mrs P M Shannon of Sanborn. J C Bloomberg travels from Courtenay for business, Miss Rhea Lund visits Mapleton, and C Healy from Minnew stops here to handle affairs. James Grady of Security National Bank arrives from Minneapolis. Miss Helen Chaffee returns from Stevens Point for Easter with parents. Roads thawing, travel is difficult, frost leaving roads. Lois Cussona from Cooperstown heads home for Easter break. she studies at the state university. Anna Belle Christensen entertains twelve friends for her third birthday with games and refreshments. Frank Lannop and wife from Leal attend K of P events. Normal School closes for Easter. some students stay in the city. Helen Barnes returns from Carlton College to spend vacation with parents. Chas W Maier of Eckelson visits with K of P group. roads rough but travel continues. Rain makes roads soft. Jay Church arrives from Harlowton to visit his mother Mrs H W Church. Mrs Lee Combs departs for Culver Indiana to see son James at Culver Military Academy. Lee accompanies to Easter at Culver.
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Lois Cussona
Cooperstown
N.D
Coperstown
The
State University
Humpty Dumpty Price Drop At Valley City Store
A Valley City store advertised eggs and a special at 20 cents per dozen marking the lowest price in months. The drop is seen as a boost to egg buying for after dinner meals.
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Valley City
Letter asks Times-Record to stop paper delivery
Burl Carr of Long Beach California asks the Times-Record to cease sending his paper as he departs on the 26th traveling by automobile via the Santa Fe trail toward Flagstaff Arizona and Denver Colorado. The Jordan car is praised as still running well.
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Times-Record
Burl Carr
Long Beach
California
Flagstaff
Arizona
Denver
Col
King of Pairs Ball Delights City Lodge Members
A large lodge party at the K of P ball drew several hundred attendees. The staged fake second degree was declared a success and a lively fight scene followed before midnight. A plentiful lunch was served after the performance.
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K.of P
K. of P
Telephone rates won't drop soon or return to prewar base
A statement from A J Melunes of Dazey North Dakota and the North Dakota Telephone Association asserts that telephone rates will not be reduced immediately and the business will not revert to the pre war basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Melunes
Dazey, N. D
North Dakota Telephone Association
Two Reasons Given for Keeping Rates Up
The speaker offered two justifications for not lowering rates. First, Jawa statue hooks set a minimum wage higher than prior standards, implying current wages already exceed old benchmarks. Second, while a material reduction exists, the telephone industry uses manufactured goods with substantial labor input, so material price cuts do not translate into immediate large price drops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jawa
White of Valley City Seen as U S Treasurer Candidate
Telegraphic dispatches from Washington state name Frank White of Valley City as a strong candidate for the U S treasurer post vacated by John Burke former governor of North Dakota. Lyman Baird of Minnesota is also mentioned. no appointment date is known. A spirited basketball meet is promised next Tuesday between Valley City High School and a team of former players. The North Dakota National Guard has been allotted 17 surplus army trucks with several shipped to Grand Forks Wiliston and Jamestown for ranges hikes and company use. Mandan hosts the North Dakota Telephone Association convention with Jamestown and Minot as other contenders. The same officers from last year are re elected with A J McInnes Darey president M M Boreman Abercrombie vice president H W Wilson New Rockford secretary treasurer.
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Washington
Frank White
Valley City
U. S
John Burke
North Dakota
White
Lyman
Baird
Minnesota
Valley City High School
Minot
North Dakota National Guard
G. A. Fraser
Grand Forks
Williston
Jamestown
National Guard
Ates
Organix
Mandan
North Dakota Telephone Association
Foster
A. J. McInnes
Darey
MM. M. Boreman
Abrecrombie
H. W. Wilson
New Rockford
F. L. Watkins
Prohibition
Attorne
Mr. Watkins
Sne
Valley City High School Faces North Dakota Duo in Key Showdown
The Valley City High School team, joined by standout Cook from the American Legion and Raderaks from Valley City, prepare for a decisive game against North Dakota. The matchup, featuring several top players, is billed as a fitting climax to a successful season.
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Rxatara
Aber Ce City High School
U of North Dakota
Cook
Am Americay Legion
Valley City Boye
Valley City High School
Valley City social notes and travel updates posted
Monday's brief items show Mr and Mrs J E Glass visiting from James town North Dakota Miss Catras from Ev erstown attended and left for Cooperstown Others include Mrs Joe Iverson from Willmar Minnesota Mr J Ranney in Wimbledon North Dakota N A Johnson to Fargo and Hilda Hanson to Harlowton Montana Mrs Bassett back from California Attorney Gordon Cox from Bismarck Easter visit Anne Atkinson from Bismarck also in town Easter services noted Clarence Knudson changing job to Kansas City Missouri Major John D Black and Mrs Margaret Ridgeway to visit Smith family in Valley City Mrs Margaret Cummings heading to Minot Soo Line service to meet daughter auto license notices at Poppys garage
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San Diego
Cal
John D. Black
Margaret L. Ridgeway
W. W. Smith
Valley City
Smith
Farmers Institute in Valley City slated for March 26
Farmers from across the county plan to attend the Farmers Institute in Valley City on Tuesday March 26 organized by Embertson West Ford dealers. Speakers include nationally prominent figures and J W Brinton who will speak at the High School gym next Monday evening.
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Farmer's Institute
Embertson & West
Ford
Sweat
Valley City
Valley City Old Champs to Clash in Big Gym Night
Valley City High School 1918 champions meet the 1921 title team at the High School gym next Tuesday evening. Several 1918 players return after a hiatus, creating high anticipation as Stenthoel and Busdicker are noted among those seen in action.
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Valley City High School
High School
Valley City
Stenthoel
Busdicker
First Val ley City driver flaunts Willys-Knight sedan
Attorney Lee Combs, a Valley City resident, rides in a fine Willys-Knight sedan and appears pleased with ownership. Mrs. A E Lane and Miss Kern, wintering in California, request Times-Record address change back to the city as they plan to return home Thursday. The spring migration from California is underway with colder weather and a storm system spanning North and South Dakota Montana and Minnesota. A Minnesota tornado near Rushmore caused damage followed by a snow blizzard. Local basketball fans are urged to attend tomorrow night's gym game between the two champion teams. the outcome could mark a competitive finish for the 1918 champions.
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Lee Combs
Valley City
Willys-Knight
A. E. Lane
North
South Dakota
Montana
Minnesota
Rushmore
Miss DeLancey Marries Phil Brick in Valley City Scene
Married today, Miss Helen DeLancey wed Phil Brick of St. Cloud Minnesota. Helen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. DeLancey of Valley City, grew up here with many friends wishing happiness. Brick, brother of Mrs. A Doerner, works for the Great Northern railroad.
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Helen DeLancey
Phil Brick
St. Cloud
Minn
Helen
B- 8. DeLancey
Valley City
N. D
Snowstorm Halts Easter Trade Hurts Merchants
A heavy snowstorm last Saturday crushed Easter commerce across the region. Retailers who prepared for the holiday trade report widespread losses as business came to a standstill and local merchants struggle to recover from the market disruption.
Agricultural College promotes community dress and art programs
Mrs Myrtle Gleason Cole announces home demonstration leaders will organize clothing and school art initiatives where demand exists. Applications via county farm agent require signatures of eight women agreeing to attend all sessions. An Epworth Methodist service last night featured a cantata Prom Sepulcher to Throne led by Miss Chatburn with Ron Wright and Mrs A W Lee in solos and a capable chorus.
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Agricultural College
Jay
Myrtle Gleason Cole
Atute Home
Epworth Methodist Episcopal Dioir
Valley City and Madison to clash in Fargo showdown
Valley City fans plan to travel in numbers to back their champions if the championship game against Madison is held in Fargo. Community hopes rise for a win over South Dakota rivals as roads improve. Easter services draw large crowds across churches despite wet weather.
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Congregational Church
Catherine's Church
Notable Residents and Social Visitors Reported in Valley City
Wednesday's notes record W. T. Craswell returning from Stevens Point. Mrs J A Ula of Sanborn visits Valley City. Mr and Mrs P O Ludvig arrive from Fargo. Y M C A state student convention set for Jamestown April 2 and 3 with Valley City High Y listed for a musical number. Mrs Chas G Lund improves after ptomaine poisoning. Bank of Valley City president J J Earley travels to Fargo then Minot. Mr and Mrs Philip J Hornbacher, married last week, return and plan to settle on West Fourth. R C Dobson returns from Parker's Prairie Easter vacation and resumes work at the Times-Recor.
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Jamestown
Valley City High Y
J. J. Earley
Bank of Valley City
Fargo
Minot
Philip J. Hornbacher
Sven
West Fourth Street
R.C. Dobson
Parker’s Prairie, In
The
Times- Recor
Denver attorney G. K. Andrus remembered in Weekly Times-Record note
The paper received a renewal check from G. K. Andrus, longtime local attorney now practicing in Denver, Colorado. H. P. Brown, a Laketown bonanza farmer, arrived in town after wintering in Michigan and stopped to hear Brinton speak.
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Times-Record
G. K. Andrus
Andrus
Denver
Colorado
Local Notes Blur Civic Events And Election Pushs
A mixed digest notes J. W. Brinton and Mrs Brinton touring the state critiquing nonpartisan league leaders, W T Craswell reports Mrs Craswell is not bound for Mexico, Ingmundson funeral in Jamestown noted, Masonic Lodge and Zeal Masons concert planned with El Zagal Chancers Fergo. Town’s Y M C A reports Barnes county leading in association work. City elections Monday list two park commissioner candidates I W Heidel and Dr J Featherstone both endorsed by local audience with Heidel favored.
Tractor demonstration draws visitors as snowbound roads slow events
Ayiaw Aepraupay returns from Washburn Wis to the city. W. S. Emery attended the tractor demonstration and spent the night. Road conditions are poor from recent snow and rain. A Green schoolhouse carnival has been postponed with date to be announced. Inter. C. R Simpson of Gamble-Robinson Co. visited Fargo and attended the Rotary convention. Mrs. Heinze and daughter, and Mrs. Roethke visited Valley City last night. Dell Link visits keep up his tractor demonstration interest.
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W. 8. Emery
Inter
C. R Simpson
Gamble-Robinson Co
Valley City
Fargo Vestel
George Heinze
Tower City
W. P Roethke
Local notes and recollections in Valley City
The write up on the arrest of Messy and associates is corrected stating the implicated parties were sightings in the crowd rather than willing participants. T. J. Lewis travels from Pergo to sell Ferguson Bros. Hone Brand remen and will entertain Valley City folks tonight as a popular traveling man with stories to tell before ordering drinks.
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Messy
Casey
Specht
Times-Record
T. J. Lewis
Pergo
Ferguson Bros
Imany Valley City
Mra
B. P. Pusch
T. 3
A!em
Concert Start Promptly at 8 30 by El Zagal Hunters
Masons and citizens are urged to be seated by 8 30 for a timely concert. Late arrivals disrupt the performance and should refrain. The El Zagal hunters arrive on No 3 at eight for a promised fine concert by thirty members, followed by a ball.
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Sppinaaium
el Zagal
Fergo
Lodge
Shaw
Bloom
Grest
Masons
Tate
el Zagal Hunters
Lee Combs Corner Building Demolition Expected
Workmen tear down the old building at Fifth Avenue and Fourth Street known as the Lee Combs corner once occupied by Peters Music House. Rumor says Mr. Combs plans a modern structure on the site, a move welcomed for the prime corner and easy rental prospects, though officials offer no firm information.
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Fifth Avenue
Fourth Street
Lee Combs
Peters Music House
Temoval
Mr. Combs
Hopling
Edward Speent Held on Liquor Violation Charge
Edward Speent was captured near the North Pump House while allegedly disposing of liquor to others. He faced a preliminary hearing before Justice J. J. Moe and was bound over to the next district court term with a $1000 bond, then jailed. William G. Casey, arrested with Speent, also bound over with a $1000 bond and remains jailed unable to post. Defense attorney D. S. Ritchie represented Speent.
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Edward Speent
N. Pumphouse
J. J. Moe
State
Mac Bownd
District Court
Sprecht
William G. Casey
D. 8
Ritchie
Inter-State basketball series set for Fargo arena events
Stanley E. Borlegke announces a three game series between Valley City high school and Madison high school to crown North and South Dakota champions. Games Thursday at A C Armory, Friday at Roighhe of Columbus gym, Saturday back at A C Armory with Valley City and Madison each boasting strong recent records and veteran squads.
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Stanley E. Borlegke
North Dakota Agricultural College
Fargo
Valley City High School
North Dakota
Madison High School
South Dakota
Borleske
A. C. Armory
Roighhe of Columbus
Valley City
Madison
Quint
Wisconsin
Valley City Lnst
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L. A. Pence
Fessenden
P. M. Shannon
Sanborn
J. C. Bloomberg
Courtenay
Joaidin
Rhea Lund
Charles G. Li Lund
Mapleton
Fl. C. Healy
Minnew
James Grady
Security National Bank
Minneapolis
Helen Chaffee
Stevens Point
Wis
City
Here
Cather
Anna Belle Christensen
Frank Lannop
Leal
P. Entertain
P. Hall
Helen Barnes
Carlton College
Northfield
W. R. Barnes
Chas
W. Maier
Eckelson
P. Doings
Mr. Jay Church
Harlowton
Mont
Yeaterday
H. W Church
Lee Cowell
Mr. Church
Culver
Indi
James
Culver Military Academy
Lee
Shattuck School
Barnes Coors
North Dakota University
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg
Fred Randahl
Jalmar Muus
League of Nations
Loraine Nolan
Taki State Bank
Tokio
Benton County
Nolan
J. E. Glass
Jamestown, N. D
Frank Oberg
M. D
Miss Catras Erly Ci
Everstown
Joe Iverson
Willmar, Minn
GC. J. Ranney
Internal Revenue
Vis
Wimbledon
N. A. Johnson
Fargo Bis
Hilda T. Hanson
Gordon Cox
Bismarck , D
A. B Cox
Bismarck
Anne Atkinson
A. B. Cox
Clarence Knudson
Russell Miller Milling Company
Kansas City
Margaret Cummings
Soo
Jean Albers
Popy
J. W. Brinton
Brinton
A. C. Towney
Big Chief
Townley
League
Farmer's Mercantile Co
Niel McPadgen
Mr. McFadgen
McFadgen
Seeamys
Rimes
Meadgen
Sucheas
East Main Street
Barnes County
Drouth
Dean H. L. Bolley
Job Wells
T Red
Nonpartisan League
Florida
Nice
Ser
W. T. Craswell
J. A. Ula
P. O. Ludvig
Chas. G. Lund
H. P. Brown
Laketown
Township
Wan
Michigan
Mr. Brinton
Mrs. Craswell
L. E. Hedstrum
H. L. Lundberg
C. P. Ingmundson
Ingmundson
Williams Hardware Co
Masonic Lodge
Chicaga Journal
Town Criers Club
Rudolf Hotel
A. W. Gilpin
Ford Motor Company
Gilpin
Geo. B. Caley
I. W. Heidel
J. ©. Featherstone
Mr. Heidel
Dr. Featherstone
Ayiaw Aepraupay
Was
H. C. Saindon
Washburn
Dell Link
Tractor Demonstra
Tion
Louis Bonde
Charles
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