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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1921
Page
5
Lynn Frazer travels to Bis mark. Mrs. Schultz and Mr. Powers visit Valley City for business. Apples bloom survive frost. poppies for Memorial Day arrive. Great Northern mortgage record noted at 166 million. Chautauqua prep, new baseball diamond work, post office painting, and Armory basement cleanup planned. Funeral for Holda Berger. naturalization circuit to Cooperstown. Local officials discuss sidewalks and city needs.
Thursday's Daily Attorney John E. Greene of Minot attended to legal matters in the city. H B Starke came from Kathryn to handle business. Louis Lolling, injured near Sanborn, was recovering at Riverside hospital. President Allen of the State Normal School leaves for Minneapte to attend the University of Minnesota inauguration. Mrs Olson hosted nine friends for an afternoon of sewing and visiting with lunch. The public library will hold a Friday adult hour from eight to ten, inviting those sixteen and over. books will not be circulated in the evening.
The report recalls Cox's recent success for Hughes Electric in Bismarck and notes his strong progress. A YMCA plan envisions a city wide city baseball league with four quarters, five teams, a pennant, and a pay schedule. Elections approach for two board of education seats with potential candidates discussed. A Huckleberry Finn film at Grand supports library funding, with Dr Pray urging support for library taxation and improvements. Community events feature a surprise party for Babe Tonnin, a talk by Ted Mercer, and various social updates.
Art Stern returned from Minneapolis after watching Billy Stern face Jack Josephs in a boxing exhibition. Josephs dominated, prompting Art Stern to say he must adjust his boxing style.
Deputy Bank Examiner Howland endorses Valley City calling it the best town in the state. He plans to buy land and build a modern house next year, saying living costs are lower there than in most towns and praising the pleasant surroundings and friendly people.
Saturday entries report Bishop John Poyntz Tyler of Fargo visiting Valley City and leaving on No 4. Mrs G R Mansfield, Courtenay visitor, is here on business. A son was born to Mr and Mrs James McFadgen of Rogers, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm McPherson of the city. Ben M Goodsell visits from Aberdeen, SD, former Valley City resident. Mrs TI Wold’s mother in Federal Dam, Minn., is critically ill. Mrs Wold left for Federal Dam. Northern lights lit the sky in a striking display. Firemen delegates named to Williston state convention with Chief Wm Cruswell and Assistant Chief E Pegg as ex officio delegates. Frost threatens plum blossoms and tender plants. ice on water, grain and grass frozen. J A Kramer resigns from Embertson & West, joining Dakota Motor & Supply Co to lead sales and service. previously with Eckelson and Laverne firms. County tennis tournament set for May 27 in Valley City, with YMCAs signifying participation. Four teams expected to represent.
Congressman George M. Young of Valley City pushes a new rural route from Luverne. Mail will be delivered daily except Sunday starting July 11 1921, pending road improvements. The route will aid about 18 families and affects rural routes Nos 1 Hannaford and 2 Finley.
The drive for the library fund during the week ended with fair success and a better outcome than the show that was held. City residents donated books generously and are still urged to contribute any unread books. The library will gladly accept these donations.
Harris Gourd of Verndale, on Valley City pitching staff this year, lost his temper over a umpire decision and attempted to enforce his view with his fists. The crowd surged onto the field but the disturbance was halted before turning violent, per the Wadena Pioneer Journal.
Pratt, agent for the Jordan car, arrived in the city driving a Jordan Playboy. L. S. Ward has decided to buy this car and displays good judgment in the selection. He will enjoy sitting at the wheel since the car is well finished and he can avoid eating others dust.
Mrs Anton Christianson travels to Vincennes Indiana to pursue her share of a large estate left by her grandfather. She joins four other heirs in a dispute with other relatives over deeds and claims. The suit is expected to be lengthy but aims at securing her rightful portion.
Mrs. R. H. Gregory, longtime sales lady at the Chaffee and Marblestone Company's store, will move this summer to visit her sister in San Francisco and then take a similar position with the C. Chaffee store in Everett, Washington, beginning after September first. Her colleagues express regret and extend best wishes for success in her new field.
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs hosted a social evening in Valley City honoring George Schultke who plans to move to Mankato Minnesota and Mrs. Jenkins head of the Rebekahs who also is leaving. Music dancing and lunch capped the night as friends toasted their good works during the past winter and expressed warm regards as the pair depart.
Miss Laura Jensen of Winside Nebraska visits cousin Mrs Lloyd Sampson. Mrs Wm Martin guests Mrs Wm Harper for supper. Mrs Charles Whitcher Mrs Martin and Mrs Harper call on Mrs Roy Stiles. Mrs Stiles welcomes a 12 pound baby boy. Jenna Grube spends Friday night with Harriet Whitcher.
The Community Club literary group met Tuesday evening in City Hall with strong attendance. A short business session preceded readings and dances, including a critique of Main Street by Charlotte Dreyer and papers by Mrs Patton. The program featured a Pierrot and Pierette dance by Lillien Ford and Hazel Robinson.
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