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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1914
Page
13
Daily May 5 1914 reports Misa Phoebe Hudson leaving for Paynesville Minnesota for the summer. Various church groups in Valley City plan events including All Saints Episcopal convocation in Fargo and a Baptist LadiesAid meeting. References to residents including Mrs C C Tobey Mrs Mary Trudson Miss Nella Halverson and Rev W Lyon with trips to Fargo Harvey Wimbledon and Corvallis Oregon.
A fragment from Eye Talk discusses eye health noting that those with the most serious eye conditions often bear the heaviest burden. It mentions glasses as a response but leaves the specific sufferers and details incomplete.
The Valley City column notes Frances Aamoth arriving from Fargo to join American National Bank, local business visits by Henry Deumland, a bridge party with prizes, Episcopal Guild elections, visits from Misses Zarivtz and McLaughlin, Rainbow party preparations, and staff changes at the Normal school. Also covered are a Flying trap project at the high school, church events with Bishop Tyler, and community notices including a for-sale house and a humor piece on military leadership.
Rex Lindemann visits from Enderlin while Mrs. Du Vall and Mrs. Hervey with Miss Anderson pass through Fargo and Yankton. Local church groups plan meetings and services. Banking and business figures travel to Minneapolis and Sanborn. Jack Coughlin recovers from illness as others relocate, while Eckert faces burglary charges after bar car entry and theft.
Board directors of the Bar nea County Pioneer Club expect a late week meeting to arrange their midsummer event. Fourth of July may be celebrated as Old Settlers day at Valley City Chautauqua. Sorosia club elected Mer J. B. Featherstone as president and Mrs A B Sigurdson as vice president with Bessie Ashton as secretary treasurer.
Thursday and Friday editions note relocations as Carl Olsen and Wiseman households move into new homes and families shift properties. Visits include Rev Hofust and a hospital recovery update on Mrs Ouradnik. Several residents travel, recover from illness, and a jewelry heist in Fargo prompts a tip to Mr Swanson.
Last evening friends gathered at Mrs Effle Stiles for euchre at two tables and a luncheon won by Mrs John D Gray. Mrs Sorenson and family rent the former Joes flat in Colonial flats. she will join husband stationed in the county. Mrs Lee Combs hosted auction bridge at Euclid avenue with refreshments. Funeral services for John Faust at Hobart church Monday 3 PM conducted by Rev Cavallin of Moorhead, burial at Hobart. Edna Anderson visits from Yanton SD. Mrs A B Hervey from Yankton SD on business. John Hellerman of Cooperstown visits daughter Mrs Lew Whitson. Albert Holland leaves for St Paul en route to Dubuque IA. J L Betzina seeks a rent-ready house. home in Rogers but open to relocation. J Witherow of Sanborn selects trees. supports Northwestern Nursery plans for North Dakota farms. Jacob Eckel of Valley City to Minnesota with family. no homestead there. Mr and Mrs C F Mudget return from Huntershot springs.
Saturday’s North Dakota Chronicle notes Judge Irgens of the probate court sporting a new Little car and enjoying it greatly. J B Shearer of Darey visits the city on Democratic sheriff candidacy business while Burl Carr travels from his Seal farm for the weekend. Gladys Oglesby and Smitie Midwege visit from Fargo to spend Sunday with families and attend Dakota Business College. Lila Platou earns praise for her lead role in A Nautical Knot at the Armory and is commended for past performances. Mrs Cook and family move into the J W Noxon house, Blume family into Hauser residence, and Calhoun takes Alex Kurr’s former home. Mrs Frank Ployhar hosts bridge, M O Grangaard visits from Rogers on business, and Grace Scolin visits Fergus Falls. Mrs Walter McDonnell recovering in St Paul with husband at her side. Mrs J J Barley travels to Twin Cities for shopping through next week. Baseball team dance proves a success. High school faculty and juniors host senior banquet at the Rudolf with a festive repast.
The event featured welcome remarks by Roy Weston and responses by Harold Mayer. Malon Cole spoke on Our Seniors and Erling Platou on How to Become a Senior. Principal Mr. Taylor addressed Hand Grasp Hand, Leila Tracey delivered the farewell, and Marion Meyser offered a pleasant reading.
The article argues Americans chase status with monthly purchases while neglecting savings. It urges families to deposit steady amounts in savings banks, highlighting that future prosperity relies on disciplined income and expenditure rather than earnings alone.
Miss Nellie W. Farnsworth invites guests to a Monday reception from 4 to 6 at Sheyenne apartments in Fargo in honor of her sister Mrs G L Hubbell and Miss Florence Turner. At 3 the Rex theater will host Mrs Hubbell reading Hiawatha with Miss Turner. Domestic science students assist at theater and reception. readers praise Mrs Hubbell’s artistry and voice as she brings Minnehaha and Hiawatha to life.
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The Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra traveled by special train to Wells College in Aurora New York where it gave an afternoon concert for about 300 college girls. After a self deprecating yet humorous speech by conductor Oberhoffer the troupe left for Ithaca for a Cornell University concert that evening. The players expressed hope for more college engagements on the tour to Buffalo.
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