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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1922
Page
7
A long list of visitors and happenings fills Thursday’s pages. Fargo and Valley City residents stop by for business, social events, and theater as professors, editors, and merchants journey between towns.
Friday item reports a pleasant afternoon party hosted by Mesdames N A Johnson and R B Lowe at 812 Woodland Avenue with eight tables of six handed euchre, high score by Mrs L D Bowen and consolation prize to Mrs Abe Stern, followed by lunch. Other items note an Improvement Committee church yard cleanup meeting moved to tonight, a Brotherhood Supper in church parlors at 6:00, and fans attending Jamestown game. Park board plans two city park tennis courts led by Geo B Caley. Judge C A Zabelia underwent a minor operation at Valley City Clinic and is recovering. Straus Clothing window display by Ed Bloom features a Jamestown vs Valley City baseball diamond with Valley City leading 3 to 2.
In Jamestown the Hi-Liners struggled in cold cloudy weather as the Jimkotats won the first game. Despite a poor start, fans are urged to stay upbeat because a better run is expected as Hi-Liners aim to improve and reach their potential later this season.
On May 13 at Sand Prairie Hall in Oakhill township five local youths aged 19 to 21 refused admission and kicked the door after being ejected. They pled guilty to malicious mischief before Judge J J Moe and were bound over to district court with sentencing slated before Judge M J Englert. Three have prior similar records and jail terms are likely requested.
S Wilds and others are depicted in the game figures. The editor sits with a notebook, while Manager Hank Sampson poses calmly in a large sombrero. The display is cleverly arranged and Mr Bloom has created an attractive exhibit.
Fargo annexed its second victory with an 8 to 6 win over Wahpeton-Breckenridge. Aberdeen defeated Watertown Cubs 4 to 3 and Sioux Falls beat Mitchell Kernels 2 to 0. First-game winners repeated, second series set with Fargo at Fargo, Sioux Falls at Mitchell, Aberdeen at Watertown, and Jimkotans hosting Hi-Liners. Teams appear evenly matched as averages should settle soon.
Mrs W d Fredrick of Tower City visited Valley City yesterday afternoon while John Molstal traveled to Dartington to handle Deere Webber Co business. Minnie J Nielsen State Supt arrived Sunday from Towne ND and left for Bismarck. Seymour Stafford named traveling secretary for the baseball association and accepted. Jamestown supporters fueled the grand stand as Valley City hosted locals and guests.
Hon M O Grangaard arrived in the city this morning from Minneapolis and went to Rogers to tend to business in his old hometown. He is a welcome figure with many friends who greet him warmly. Editor E L Peterson of the Dickinson Press, with his brother Fred, visited Valley City yesterday before continuing home from Minneapolis where the editor bought a Cadillac and was driving it back to Dickinson.
Local sports and social notes report John Buchanan Jr visiting from Carrington and praising a new hotel there. Valley City residents attended the Dakota League baseball game in Jamestown, enjoying the music from the Municipal Band and a fine class of play. Valley City High School placed fifth in the Grand Forks state track meet as Grand Forks and Fargo tied for first with 25 points.
festival will feature children from city schools under Miss Ryan and Miss Champion. All interested are urged to attend and to bring the little ones Under kindergarten age. Dave Colville reports neighbors busy and roads troublesome after heavy rain. A group of Jamestown baseball fans faced long delays returning home from Spivitwoout, but remained in good spirits.
A large crowd attended the dances with a crowded floor throughout. The Amerean Legion appointed Don Bailey to oversee the events, while the McFarland Orchestra provided the music.
Louis Clark known as Clarky from Valley City, a bugler of Co. G during the Philippines service, accompanied the Valley City team to Jamestown yesterday. He met Delbert Buzzell, bugler for old Co. H, whom he hadn’t seen since 1899 as the Valley City band Alert traveled through Jamestown en route home.
Hon Siver Scrumgard of Devils Lake a pioneer North Dakota lawyer and notable citizen spent a few hours here yesterday on his return from the eastern part of the state He has shifted into the ring as a candidate for agriculture and labor on a platform similar to Mr Stegners who seeks the governorship The piece notes a movement by a few led by the Bismarck Tribune to topple the regular Jamestown nominated state ticket calling it a poor business.
Charley Eastman reports his 16 year old son ran away from home Sunday afternoon after saying he would shoot gophers. The youth, a tall slim boy wearing overalls and a brown cap, was tracked to Sanborn by his father and a neighbor before the trail went cold. Police chief Swanson is asked to be alerted if he is found.
A candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction announces entry and affirms no political endorsement. The report lists local sports and social items including Wahpeton high school activities, upcoming baseball games, grandparent news, Liberty Café relocation, and American Legion Auxiliary fundraisers and dances.
Mrs Freeman Curtis visited Luverne on Tuesday. Mrs Hilmer Carlson helps her mother Mrs Fiva Curtis this week. Ladies Aid met at Mrs Bu Ladbury home. Sunday School to be organized at Ladbury schoolhouse next Sunday. all invited. Several families hosted suppers at Max Ladbury and Henry Curtis homes. Mrs Oscar Mosher and Emma Ladbury were among visitors. illnesses noted for Mrs Steamme. Glade Minchamlson and Dazey cullers referenced.
Fire started in a garage in Albert Lea center city damaged several businesses Sunday morning. Losses estimated over one half million dollars with Skinner-Chamberlain Co among the heaviest losers. Automatic sprinkler system controlled the blaze. Two small restaurants, a harness shop, a garage, and nearby stores including Kitchens Garage, Rormand's Clothing, Jensen's Grocery, Hart's Jewelry, and Central Electric were burned out.
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