Hastings Notes From The Times Pages Detail Local Community
A Hastings Times page reports on local life with Martin Giste delivering cattle to St Paul for a chipping association, Miss Clara Nelson visiting, and families like the Nelsons and Gilbertsons moving or returning home. It notes vaccinations, school children, and a new maple floor at the Co-Operative store. Fire hall work progresses, a motorcycle accident injures Clarence Foten, and residents attend meetings in Valley City and Fargo for wartime price discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Giste
St. Paul
Clara Nelson
Montpelier
Nick Smith
Fairmount
Minn
Relae
Victor Nelson
Litchville
Platou
Sommerfelt
N. J. Korwald
Oliver Olson
Joseph Holer
Henry Olsaskle
Regina
Sask
A. P. Nelson
Peter Knutson
Co-Operative
Grenlaw
Otto Gilbertson
Valley City
George Wennerson
Helse
Weis Callea
Noriahl
Comeae
Local Notes From Stewart Sanborn Sept 2 Sightings
Cassatt visited M. 3 at Stinson's Sunday. Mrs. M. S. Stinson was a caller Monday. Mrs. Oliver Brober and son Ed shopped Friday. John Vandrovec hauled feed to the ground Friday. George Cassatt threshing for M. S. Stinson. Anton Vandrovec added a threshing outfit after 37 days. A large brick schoolhouse will rise in Roeers this fall. Neuatall and family visited Menke boys Sunday. A heavy rain Thursday afternoon did little to aid plowing. Liberty poles up at School Nos 1 and 2 in District 7. Old Glory flies. Will Schafer and wife own a new Ford and visited Clark City Sunday. James and Mrs. Freer rappers voted at several homes Sunday. B A Marsh bought Hannemann farm. a promising small property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanborn Enterprise
Cassatt
Stinson
M. S. Stinson
Sanborn
Oliver Brober
John Vandrovec
Rogers
George Cassatt
Anton Vandrovec
Roeers
Frank Neuatall
Brother
Willie Dotting
Menke
Will Schafer
Clark City
J Ae
R. W. Monko
Fred Rohde
Will Schafa
B. A. Marah
Hannemann Farth
Speeding fines to swell city treasury under new regs
The article notes general violators of speed limits will pay fines, making it cheaper to drive slowly as traffic police enforce the rules. Valley City Iron & Metal Co seeks junk, scrap iron, tires, and brass with high prices and rapid responses. Mrs Fred Riedman and three children plan a winter trip to Los Angeles. John Helmes family moved to the George Drake duplex in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hmne
Valley City Iron & Metal CO
Fred Riedman
Los Angeles
Cal
Reidman
West
John Helmes
City
George Drake
Young Couple Wed in Dazey Home Ceremony
A quiet home wedding took place at Rev L A Dodge residence in Dazey on Thursday morning. Clara Lucile Dodge married Harry J Shearer with immediate family present. The couple will reside in Leavina Montana after December 1. Grandfather G Kumm of Spring Valley Minnesota attended as the only out of town guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Shearer
Mendelssohn
Vera Osborne
Nellie Olgan
Dazey
Wan G. Kumm
Spring Valley
Minn
Marines Use Portable Trenches In Practice
Marines at Quantico invent portable ten foot long trenches with a three foot parapet to simulate enemy trenches. Soldiers hurl practice grenades from inside these “stalla” structures toward atolls placed about fifty feet away. Heavier, longer throwers show superior technique in overhead throws like seasoned grenadiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quantico
United States
W C T U Elects Officers for the Coming Year
The W C T U session district officers named for the year include President Elizabeth Preston Anderson of Fargo and Vice President Fred Warner of Jamestown. Officers listed are Corresponding Secretary Barbara H Wylie Bowesmont Recording Secretary Kate S Wilder Fargo Treasurer Minette B Bowe Fargo with national delegates and alternates announced. James Anderson introduced to convention receiving the White Ribbon salute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizapeth Preston Anderson
Fargo
Fred M. Warner
Jamestown
Barbara H. Wylie
Bowesmont
Mra
Kate S. Wilder
Minette B. Bowe
Washington
W. W. Anderson
Edgeley
Thos
Hatten
Lillie Stubbeffeld
Cando
Fr. M. Pollock
Lillie B. Bowes
Abbie W.H. Best
Lillie B. Smith
Thompson
Fred Carr
Valley City
Nelle Osman
Hardefeld
Je Gs ¥ Clary
J R Marquisee and Bride Back From Honeymoon Trip
J R Marquisee and Bride return from their honeymoon trip to eastern points after marrying at Lidgerwood the bride’s home. They will reside at the Rudolf for the present and are receiving well wishes from friends. Also notice a horse purchase request seeking sound 6 to 9 year olds, weight 1100 pounds up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Marquisee
Lidgerwood
Rudolf
Why $1,000,000 for Library War Fund
Thousands of American troops are being readied for France and housed in cantonments and camps. The Library War Fund seeks $1 per book donated by home supporters to furnish libraries at camps, boost morale, and connect soldiers with home life through books. Local committee leads Valley City drive, with Miss Helen M. Crane handling direct donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
War Department
United States
Warloug
Uncle Sun
Library War Fund
Valley City
Helen M. Crane
Army
Major Mudgett Joins Second Regiment for Training Camp
Major C. F. Mudgett ranking major of the Smashing Secor departs Valley City for Bismarck to join his regiment. If North Dakota troops move soon he may not be seen here for some time. Odds and Ends club hosted a handkerchief shower for Miss Georgia Baillie and Miss Minnie Anderson at Miss Gertrude Bergan’s home with music and four tables of 509s. Miss Baillie heads to Chicago University, Miss Anderson to St Olaf College in Northfield to teach domestic science. Tower City notes report Miss Gertrude I Chapman back from Fargo after an operation and recovering. Mrs A B Coombs and daughter visited Valley City. City Auditor M J Boyd returned from Hillsboro after a Sunday visit with his brother Major Boyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Mudgett
Secor
Bismarck
Valley City
North Dakota
Gertrude Bergan
Georgia ‘Baile
Minnie Anderson
Miss Baillie
Tower City
Gertrude I Chapman
Fargo
Marriage of Miss Georgia F Thomas and Grant Shepard in Dickinson
Announcement from Dickinson notes the marriage of Miss Georgia F. Thomas of Columbus Cho and Grant Shepard of Dickinson at the Rudolf hotel bridal parlor at 6 PM on Saturday Sept 22. Rev Charien E Vermiliya officiated. Mrs. Shepard will be at home after Sept 25. The couple occupies an apartment at the Rudolf. In Dickinson, the North Dakota Federation of Women's Clubs plans its annual convention with patriotic and service aims. Notable exhibits from Arts and Crafts, Red Cross scrapbooks, and talks on public health are planned, with speakers including Dr J W Cox and Mrs Robt Devine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia F. Thomas
Columbus
Cho
Grant Shepard
Rudolf Hotel
Charien E. Vermiliya
Methodist Episcopal Church
Rudoif
North Dakota Federation of Women's Clubs
Dickinson
Arts and Crafts Department
E. F. Chandler
Grand Forks
Red Cross
Robert Devine
Wahpeton
Cox
Devine
Landmarks Department
C. B. Harris
Pembina
N.C. Young
Fargo
Pres
H. M. Black
State Normal and Industrial School
Ellendale
Two Valley City Couples Wed in Simple Ceremony
Miss Alpha Ferguson married Roy Cowdrey at the bride's mother's home with Rev. C. G. Nagseth officiating. The couple, surrounded by close relatives and friends, plan a wedding trip after a wine colored traveling suit and roses. Guests included Irwin Ferguson Ming Suby and Louise Skrametad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Ferguson
Alpha Ferguson
Roy Cowdrey
C. G. Nagseth
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church
Selma Suby
Misa Agnes Skorpen
Lohengrin
Jessie Sargent
Trudy Olsby
Irwin Ferguson
Nome
Ming Selma Suby
Louise Skrametad
Hoover Pleads to Save Sugar for French Allies
Washington reports Food Administrator Herbert Hoover urged Americans to cut sugar use to aid France, which faces two months with no sugar. He noted France would receive up to 100,000 tons from the U.S. if consumption drops, while U.S. own supply may last until January. He urged reducing candy and nonessential sugar by one third to meet the need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fiervert Hoover
West India
Valley City Company G Prepares for Move to North Carolina
Captain Ritchie of Company G 1st North Dakota Infantry 140 strong received orders to move after Monday September 24 as transportation becomes available. Final destination Charlotte, North Carolina. Valley City rejoices yet readiness reflects duty as North Dakota troops rally for service abroad. Local reunions honor Davidson brothers with patriotic songs and guests from Leal, Dayton aviation corps, and families gathering at P. G. Davidson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritchie
N. D. Inf
Valley City
North Dakota
Charlotte
North Carolina
Valley City Company
P. G. Davidson
Davidson Brothers
Harald Davidson
Company G
Harry
Arthur Davidson
Aviation Corps
Dayton
Ohio
J. H. Davidson
Adolph Grover
Milas Amanda Christ
Leal
A. H. Davidson
Green Township
France
Red Cross issues dressings manual for wartime needs
Five hundred thousand surgical dressing manuals are being sent from national headquarters to Red Cross chapters across the country. Dr John A Hartwell and a committee of surgeons and workers based the manual on recent hospital experience in the United States and war zones. It covers 23 standard dressings for base hospital shipments in France and emphasizes economy, accuracy, cleanliness, and constant supervision in approved work rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cros
John A Hartwell
Nurney
Red Cross
Woman's Bureau
Washington
Women's Bureau of the Red Cross
Florence Marshall
Belgium
France
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G. M. Langum
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N. D
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Vu. H. Kularid
8. L. Rieten
Frank Carleson
C. A
J. M. Rodin
Henry Kulsrud
John Arges
Olaf Hagen
H. J. Peterson
N. P. Linn
Ole Kinservik
Anton Anderson
Carl Freid
Effie
Constance Wennerson
Leonard Lasseson
Peterson & Duble
Conrad Bjerke
Gust Bjerke
Clarence
John Johnson
N. J. Enger
Kathryn
Conrad Christianson
L. B. Johnson
Carl Manstrom
B. O. Kjelland
Triple Gang
Peterson & Dahl
Ole 8
Andrew Granlum
Warren
Carl Haghiem
Paul J .Bonde
J. Pastor Guldbrandsen
Hawley
Northfield
O. T. Oleon
L. F. Johnson
Andy Foeth
Clarence Lasseson
Fargo Monray
Mes Treaday
Acee
Fort Ransom
J. van Houten
Gray Block Valley City
E. A. Pray
Univ. of Pennsylvania
Fi L. Wicks
Wicks
Winterer & Ritchie
Lawyers Valley City
Theodore S$. Lindland
Couvaslor
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank
Stewart
W.C.T.U
Bride
H. E
Rudyard Kipling
Mudgett
M. J. Boyd
Hilsboro
Major Boyd
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Shepardthomas
Hoover
Episcopal Guild
Living Church
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