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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1920
Page
1
Delegates prepare for North Dakota religious education convention with meetings in Minot and Valley City and quotas from counties. The document denounces autocracy and Townleyism, endorses the terminal elevator, and backs William Langer for Governor at the anti Townley, anti Socialist convention in Minot.
Washington May 10 Congressman George M Young North Dakota released a list of soldiers whose letters from the war department carried $60 bonus or extra mileage checks but were returned unclaimed. The notices urge readers to contact the House in Washington with the company regiment and serial numbers to aid recovery.
Valley City and Fargo Athletics played a fast ball game at Athletic Park. Jensen pitched for the Athletics while Johnson hurled for Valley City, with Johnson fanning 12 and Jensen four. Excellent fielding and base running kept fans engaged as Valley City showed improving form ahead of their opener against Cooperstown.
Republican electors of Kidder County in convention adopt resolutions urged by the Anti Townley Republican County Central Committee. They express willingness to back public measures promising improvement for the people and aligned with core principles.
More than 300 members from across North Dakota attended Valley City Lodge No. 26's big gathering featuring guests Supreme Grand Chancellor Chas E Davis of Denver and Grand Chancellor G W Wolbert of Williston. The event included a 14-candidate degree, speeches on Americanism and loyalty, a hearty banquet, and performances by Prof J B Meyer and the Harmony Quartet, leaving a lasting impression on local Pythian spirit and fellowship.
George M. Young, congressman from Minnesota's Second District, holds a preeminent position on the Ways and Means Committee, theHouse's pivotal panel shaping tariffs and fiscal policy, ranking eighth among its twenty-two members.
A circulated ticket by A C Townley supporters in Golden Valley County advocates a Socialist ticket for 1914 with candidates for representative sheriff auditor treasurer and other county posts. The document, though disputed by opponents, is reported authentic by Beach editor Walter Quiring. Also notes Fargo Athletics’ win over Valley City and a family visit from Minneapolis with Mrs Palmer and her two daughters returning home.
Local fire department hosts a 25th anniversary banquet at city hall with ex-mayors, current officials, and Times-Record editor in attendance. Chief Craswell acts as toastmaster as guests praise the department. The Congregational Guild provided the meal, followed by a Grand Theater outing to see Man's World.
The article argues for reelecting Young to preserve his seat on the Ways and Means and, crucially, to secure leadership of agricultural schedules in a new tariff. It stresses his seniority, district focus, and done advocacy on wheat prices, warning that removing him would injure North Dakota and the Northwest.
A midnight blaze at the Schultz farm barn in Owego extinguished four work horses seven milch cows and seven calves. Arthur Strand rushed to alert Bert Weston who managed the farm. origin remains a mystery as the 48 by 60 oak barn, valued over 2000 in stock and 10000 to replace, burned with no lanterns used and no smoke. The loss includes six sets of work harness and a cattle dog. Weston carried some insurance. Sheldon Progress.
At the North Dakota Potato Growers Exchange meeting in Fargo the organization elected officers. A. J. J. Barrett of Walcott was noted among the attendees at the Agricultural College.
Last Friday evening the Valley City and Jamestown College Y W C A cabinets met for training at Jamestown College. Old and new cabinet members from Valley City and Jamestown shared rooms, meals, and performances, with readings, songs, and dancing. An amusing coffee mishap and a mistaken train ticket added light moments before farewell.
Windsor North Dakota travels to Valley City for a fast game on the local diamond. Manager Sampson says the visitors are quick and urges fans to bolster the home team, praising last week's solid start and calling for strong local support.
Signa Elizabeth Johnson wed Charles Oscar Nerman last Saturday at the Johnson home in Valley City. Rev. O F Dome officiated as Florence Davidson sang Oh Promise Me and Perfect Day during a pink and white reception. Bride wore white satin Georgette veil. Howard Johnson was best man. Miss Carrie Johnson and Miss Selma Johnson attended. The couple, living in Valley City, received many well wishers.
Sunday May 9 marks a world wide gala to celebrate Britain’s mandate for a Jewish homeland. Instructions from the Zionist group in New York guide celebrations across the United States, with Fargo Jews to hold daytime and evening events expressing gratitude to the Allied powers and San Remo approval of the Balfour declaration. Abe Stern and his party depart for Fargo to attend.
The school held Friday's girls declamatory contest with seven participants and a mixed chorus opening. Winners were Louise Wheelock, Plsix Olsby, and Marjorie Caley. The oratories judging panel included Supt. Hanna and Rev. Wilds. Ralph Curren won first in the readings and placed at the state contest. Boys' declamatory final's winner was Harley Wilds with Jim McFaggen second and Clarence Lyon third. The Girls Athletic Carnival is set for Saturday May 8 at the high school with admission 25 cents.
D. P. Dadey arrived in Valley City to oversee city business and will move into the J. D. Grant Co. Fargo firm as sales manager after June first. He will handle auto accessories and shop equipment and brings support from many friends who wish him success in this new venture.
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