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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1922
Page
8
A Postal Bulletin excerpt promotes mail efficiency with a Mother Goose rhyme urging early mailing. It highlights startling figures claiming the Postal Service handles about 12 million letters per hour, with 75 percent during peak hours, and argues for reduced night work and improved service through timely mailing habits.
Rotary club met at the Rudolf Hotel with President Carl Allen adjusting the start from 12 10 to 12 15. Guest Ed DeLancey spoke on the horse industry while Tal discussed northern horse production and demand in northeastern markets.
Hi-Liners beat Wahpeton Breckenridge Twins 9 to 4 with Charley Boardman pitching. Nason led Wahpeton with a homer and a bases loaded triple, while Wahpeton produced all but four of their runs on his hits. Both teams totaled 11 hits and errors were limited to two for the locals and four for the visitors.
Valley City struggles at the opening of the Dakota Junior College meet as Sampson brings fresh relief to the lineup. Strong performances from Sampson and teammates boost the event’s early pace and hint at a tighter competition ahead.
Hank Sampson moved to rally city ball players and arrived in Fargo with three new pitchers a shortstop and an outfielder for the Hi Liners three game Fargo series. New arrivals bring uncertain yet potentially stronger defense and offense as management vows to push the team toward first division status this season.
Manager John Piller returns from Minneapolis with a strong summer slate for the Grand Theatre. He booked top pictures including Smiling Through Turn to the Right The Sheik The Silent Call Reported Missing Light In the Clearing Just Around the Corner Beyond the Rocks Get Rich Quick Wallingford Miss Lulu Bett Don’t Tell Everything Across the Continent Proxy Daddy Leading Citizen Sonny and more. Prices may rise slightly for the big titles.
Fargo North Dakota May 24. North Dakota Agricultural College will offer coaching and physical training courses during the summer term from June 13 to July 21 for the first time under Coach Stanley A. Borleske. Courses include field work training plays and physical education covering football basketball baseball and track plus a physical training course. Lectures and field work will aid teachers handling sports in schools.
Borleske cites Chas Griffin injured in an automobile crash as a student who has recovered enough to leave hospital and attend summer term. Ruth Andrews and over 60 others will study through the college’s summer session under the direction of the summer committee. Local notices follow about residents, travelers, and upcoming Memorial Day events with plans led by Editor Jay H. Maltby and the American Legion. The Minneapolis Trade Tour Train arrives with the Lbist Field Artillery Band for a city park concert and Elks smoker. Fred Norgaard and Lucille Lied wed in Fargo, both connected to the Liberty Cafe.
Judge C A Zabel, who underwent an operation at the Clinic a few days ago, is reported to be recovering rapidly and will soon return home. R T Healy and T S Henry attended the Knights Templar conclave in Fargo yesterday and report a very good meeting. Barney Sullivan was a business visitor in Fargo, attending Kiwanis Club luncheon at the Fargo Commercial Club. Mrs Gus Nybeck entertained courthouse officials and assistants with a 6:00 o'clock luncheon, followed by sewing and card playing. Eastern Star held a meeting at the Masonic Temple with five candidates affiliating, then cards and dancing and light refreshments. A J Linn of Sanborn is in the city today handling business.
G A Lieber the Jamestown traveler called on Valley City residents and extolled Jamestown’s baseball team. KE W Simpson traveled from Fergus Falls on No 7 to retrieve his stored car, returning to Minnesota. H K Craig and Geo C Hanson of the Highway Commission at Bismarck were Valley City visitors, checking road work and conducting official business.
The Board of Directors of Barnes County Pioneers will meet Saturday May 27 1922 at 2 p m in City Hall Valley City North Dakota. All directors urged to attend. W H McPherson secretary.
Rev. C. W. Baxter traveled to Lisbon yesterday to take part in the ordination of Rev. Peter Edwards a former Presbyterian minister Bishop Tyler and Mr Baxter went to Valley City last night and the Bishop returned to Fargo this morning
The Baptist Brotherhood invites all to a social at the Baptist church tomorrow evening at 8:00. A good program is planned and a social hour will follow the event. Everyone is welcome to attend.
The Times Record notes the wedding plans and congratulates Mr and Mrs Norgaard while praising the couple’s future. Also, Valley City baseball will replace the old grandstand this summer with a new 80 foot long structure, moved closer to home plate and featuring two ticket windows and gates for faster crowds.
Washington May 24 The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a nationwide 10 percent reduction in freight rates effective July 1. Carriers were asked to report by May 5 whether the cut would stand without a formal order. The commission also set future railway returns at 53 4 percent on line value and said the cut would not reduce earnings below the 63 4 percent level. Electric roads were excluded as the ruling covers steam railroads only.
In Milwaukee on May 24 a ditch accident left two workers trapped and five rescuers dead after gas fumes hampered a fire department team. Two more rescuers were near death, while two workers remained missing as pumps failed and high tension wires complicated the effort. The bodies were brought to the surface and rushed to emergency care.
Minneapolis police report a woman known as Cat Eyed Mary or Lillian Redman, sought nationwide as a maid for jewel thefts. She used many aliases and is linked to a $1200 theft in St. Louis and a $5000 robbery at Ed Deverer’s home. No trace found.
In St Paul Minnesota on May 24 a large moonshine plant capable of 350 gallons daily was discovered by combined federal and county forces along with raids on soft drink parlors selling liquor. Deputy Sheriff Anthony Winike, acting alone, arrested three men for operating the large capacity still, described as the greatest seized in the area.
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