PEO Convention at Bism North Dakota
The sixth annual convention of the PEO Sisterhood of North Dakota opened Tuesday noon at the public library in Bismarck. Officers announced include Anna Exton press-Mes, K Simpson first vice president, Lillian Lillibridge second vice president, Marie Alguire recording secretary, Ella Smyth corresponding secretary, Flov Porter treasurer. The three day program features executive meetings, reports, symposia on chapter life and education funds, memorial hour, and installation of officers with sessions through Thursday afternoon.
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P. E. O. Sisterhood
Northakota J
Bismus
Elec
Usua
Missiban Preent
Anna P. Exton
Press - Mes
K. Simpson
Lillian Lillib
America
Ella Smyth
Donald McDonald
Cora B, Harris
Lillian Littibridge
Elizabeth Schoelkopf
Educational Fund
Della Cooper
M. . Church
Rose
Menard
Helen D. Townsend
Bolster
Ruth Peterson
O'Keefe declines judge run endorses Cooley
Henry O'Keefe Jr of Grand Forks says he will not seek the First Judicial District judgeship and endorses Judge C M Cooley for re election. He notes confidence in Cooley's integrity and fairness and states the district's best interests are served by existing judges. He acknowledges a nomination letter from William Lemke.
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Henry O'Keefe, Jr
Grand Forks
First Judicial Ditriet
William Lemke
Nonpartisan League Bus
Lemke
Nonpartisan League
Fargo
O'Keefe
Mr. Lemke
C. M. Cooley
Girand Forks
Cooley
Win
Vargo
North Dakota
Deas
First Judicial District
Nonpartisan League Recei
Isas
Chas. M. Cooley
Class Spirit Soars as Play Day Parade Plans Unfold
In chapel Miss Lillian Ford, president of the Student Council, outlined conditions for class competition for the best Play Day parade representation. Each class must show a float and slogan with every member present. The Normal school faculty added a $20 prize for best appearance. juniors won first prize, county judges awarding third place to the first year class, with strong overall participation by the Normal school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Ford
Normal School
M.A
Good Roads Week Proclamation by North Dakota Governor
Proclaims June 7 to 12 as Good Roads Week urging public officials and press to promote better highways. Calls upon citizens to support the campaign, improve public roads statewide, and ensure future generations enjoy superior highways. Dated May 20, 1920, at the Capitol in Bismarck.
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North Dakota Good Roads Association
Arsencies
Commonwealth
Bismarck
A. D
Lynn J. Frazier
Rotary Club Adopts Million Dollar Band in Fargo
The Fargo Rotary Club hosted The Million Dollar Band at a April 2 1919 luncheon and elected Mr Bachman to honorary membership. The club adopted the band and praised its boosters while noting declined Rotary International Convention dates in Atlantic City. Valley City will host the band May 31 at Chautauqua Auditorium amid local business changes.
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Fargo
N.D
Fargo Rotary Club
Bachman
Rotary Clubs
Atlantic City
Duluth
Minfi
Milwaukeen
Wis
Chicago
Rotary Club
Valley City
Chautauqua Auditorium
Harold Bachman Band Director Triumphs in Million Dollar Band
Harold Bachman, director of the Million Dollar Band, is praised for his work in Valley City on May 31. His career spans eight years of college study, work with the Tohumit Kryi Concert Band, and time with an army band before taking his own group into the commercial field. The Duluth Herald lauds his ability, while the Milwaukee News notes record audiences in Chicago. Bachman promises an even better band this year.
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Harold Bachman
Duluth Herald
Rex
Bachman
Sousa
Milwaukee News
Miller Theater
Saving Department Promise to Double Your Money
Money self has will buy of things clothing shelter use. Your dollar now is worth only fifty cents to spend, but it is worth one hundred cents to for when normal prices return. Deposit in our Saving Department until prices return to double present value and earn interest compounded quarterly with absolute safety. Only the money needed to live such as food is at risk.
Ship By Truck Day Coming
Precaution against rail disruption prompts the council of national defense to report 320000 govern ment or commandeered trucks available. Farms number six million with under 100000 trucks in use, signaling the motor truck era and a strong 1920 year for the industry. Goodyear trucks on Akron to Boston line showcase efficiency and farm motorization. pneumatics likely to dominate seven of ten truck sales next year. A Minnesota correspondent complains about A C Townley and his $10000 airplane, noting doubts about benefits and dues.
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Council of National Defense
War Department
England
Chicago
Department of Agriculture
United States
Great Britain
Stoodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Akron
Ohio
Boston
Goodyear
Play Day Parade a Good One in County Event
The annual play day in Barnes County drew hundreds of students despite rain. The American Legion led the parade with the municipal band and floats from schools and local businesses. Grand Prairie Consolidated won first with a farm theme and a dapple gray team. second went to a senior high boat float. third praised laborer versus teacher contrasts. May Queen Miss Johanna Sad highlighted the day along with folk dances from grade pupils.
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Barnes County
American Legion
Grand Prairie Township
Sam
Grand Prairie
Stern Candy Company
Rogers
Sanborn
Johanna Sad
North Dakota Regent Recalls DAR National Congress Visit
Mrs George M Young North Dakota State Regent writes of the 29th Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Washington. She details Miss Sanford at the platform a Mount Vernon wreath ceremony a mulberry tree planting and a Washington restoration visit with Eleanor Washington Howard and more, plus receptions and teas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of the American Revolution
Valley City
George M. Young
North Dakota
National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Sanford
University of Minnesota
Miss Sanford
Northwestern
Knute Nelson
Franklin Square
District of Columbia
Mount Vernon
Washington
Eleanor Washington Howard
Mount Vergnon
Yorktown
Theodore Roosevelt
Mount K
Pohick Church
Virginia
Episcopal Church
Woodlands
George Washington
Nellie Custis
David Jayne Hill
Congressional Club
Kelly
Pennsylvania
N. C. Young
Fargo
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Ehay
Bauer
Scheffer
Elsie Cook
J. M. Gillitte
Nettie Miller
Leila M. Burton
Opetodausig
O'Keefe “At
Ths Hall
Secretary of State
J. W. Blume
John Romsland
Joe Iverson
Mr. Blume
Russell Miller Milling Co
Ramsland
Iverson
Joe
H. A. Vandercook
William Langer
Bank of Valley City
Minnesota
A. C. Townley
Townley
A. C
Dolly Noxen
Grand Prairie Consolidated
Annie Carlson
Mary Peterson
Powers
Marjorie Coleman
Florence Noxen
Clara Carlson
Ethel Northridge
Edith Peterson
Florence Stearn
Clara
Carlson
Anna Wallin
Adeline Lang
Evelyn Hartman
Hubert Downs
Grandie Consolidated
Donald Moore
Vernon DeHart
Vernon Brodrick
Vernon DeHart Rogers
Chester Stearns
Wm. Bublitz
Kenneth — Barkman
George Stearns
Kenneth Bachman
William Bublitz
Raritan
Bonus
Mrs. Geo. M. Young
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