Catholic Foresters Conventioneers Visit Hankinson in 1918
The Hankinson News recounts the 1918 state convention of the Catholic Order of Foresters held in Hankinson. Delegates from Walpeton, Fairmount, Lidgerwood, Mooreton, Mantarlyr, and nearby parishes attended High Mass at Philip's church, with Rev. J Gaydusek delivering the sermon. City leaders welcomed guests, and a large Hankinson Red Cross meal was served by local volunteers, praised by attendees.
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Hankinson
Order of Catholic Foresters
Jamestown
Order of Foresters
R. E. Smith
St. Joseph’s Court
Order of Foresters of
North Dakota
Fargo
Smith
Philip's
Charel
Commercial Hotel
Matt Sehram
Forester
Walpeton
Fairmount
Lidgerwood
Mooreton
Mantarlyr
Philip’s Church
Order
J. Gaydusek
Arnold Ritter
Wahpeton
H. A. Merrifield
Hankinson Red Cross
C. L. Lindeke
F. C. Hunger
M.A. Wipperman
Crop Prospects Bright Across State Despite Cold Spell
Crop prospects are exceptionally bright in this section despite recent cold weather. Fine grain growing weather since Monday boosts hopes for a record crop, with pastures good and hay meadows promising large yields. Potatoes and corn are ahead of typical progress, rye heading out, and no rust or infections seen so far. Farmers remain hopeful for a big year.
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Geld Ora
Pioneering Mrs J J Liam Hanson Honored At Christine Funeral
Mrs J J Liam of Christine, mother of Mrs Charles Hansen, pioneer in the county, passed away. Funeral at the Lutheran Church Christine on Monday June 10 conducted by Rev Fyeseth and Rev Lunde with pallbearers John Flaa Hans Hoyum Andrew Olson Ole Mattson Lars Erickson E K Sherley. Miss Nellermoe sang two solos.
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J.J. Liam
Christine
Charles Hansen
Hansen
Liam
Hiparture
J. J
Sprrove
Minn
Richland
HL. Baker
Grants
Pasa
Oregon
Julius
Minnie Emily
Chas
Hanson Side
Bernie
Fargo
Elde
Mechanic's Department
Aviation Branch
Government Service
Baker
J. K. Thomson
Knute Brenna
Lutheran Church Christine
Fyeseth
Lunde
John Flaa
Hans Hoyum
Andrew Olson
Ole Mattson
Lars Erickson
E. K. Sherley
Nellermoe
E R Bimble Dies in Long Beach Calif
Mrs. E R Bimble died suddenly and peacefully at Long Beach California from a stroke of paralysis.
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E. R. Bimble
Long Beach
Chl
E.R. Gamble
Cali
Four Years in Germany film to screen at Wahpeton
Major feature film adapts Ambassador Gerard’s My Four Years in Germany. It dramatizes events that led to U.S. entry into World War I, including the Reichstag defiance, Russian ultimatum, Kaiser's speech, Belgium invasion, Battle of the Marne, the sinking of the Lusitania, and Wilson's Notes. Shown at Wahpeton Opera House for three days June 24 to 26.
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James W. Gerard
Germany
America
Reichstag
Russia
Belgium
The
Marne
Rome
Sustania
Wilson
Wahpeton Opera House
W F Harrison Reports From Camp Colt June 14 1918
W F Harrison writes from Camp Colt Gettysburg Pa June 14 1918 noting press from Oppie and updates on class 1 men called Harry Murray Hugo Stern and Mr Goldsmith. Mentions Masonic card Red Cross work and promotions nunc corporal rising pay and letters from friends and Chicago attendees.
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Gettysburg
Camp Colt
Oppie
County
Wahpeton
Red Cross
Harry Murray
Hugo Stern
Will Tiarriason and family at Tuttle Lake visit
Fragmentary notes describe Mr and Mrs W Brown and their son visiting Tuttle Lake and spending Sundays with Brown's parents, with garbled phrases about Tiarriason and Tarey Mure. Irrecoverable details limit clarity.
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W. Fh
Red Cross Weekly Report Condensed From Branches
Weekly Red Cross report summarizes activity across branches with counts of finished articles at Wyndmere Hankinson Junior R C Barney Sheyenne Antelope and notes visitors. It lists garment labeling instructions for hospital garments and care items and ends abruptly with an incomplete line about Abercrombie.
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Wyndmere
Hankinson Junior R. C
Patriotic Pig Story Sparks Local Controversy
In Breckenridge citizens discuss a red, white and blue pig raised by J A Kline on Pete Stollenwerk farm. The unusual litter prompts comparisons to Klansmen and recalls the Wild Man story, stirring talks among local men about patriotism and naming practices.
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J. A. Kline
Pete Stollenwerk
Breckenridge
Klue Klux Klan
Cale
Sprung Family Leaving Wahpeton For Minot Residence Sale
Mr and Mrs 0 H Sprung and their child will leave Wahpeton after six years of residence. Warner has purchased Sprung’s cottage on Pe Will take possession when vacated. Sprung’s business and Red Cross work are noted, with plans to move to Minot and seek a new home later.
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Sprung
Little
Wahpeton
Ter Warner
Othins
Red Cross
En Mika
Minot
Viery
Je Granrat Writes Home From Frange Aix Camp
Sam in good health and enjoying Aix while Joe Granrathreports no mail for over a month. The YMCA project impresses with a splendid building and many amusements. A picture of a section is enclosed. Joe notes mountain trips and sends warm regards. Mr Ulsaker suffered a stroke after a stairs fall, initially feared grave, now improving.
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Sam
Aix
Y. MC
Joe Granrath
Ulsaker
Sergeant Hanley to give war lecture in Wahpeton
Sergeant G. V. Hanley, one of 15 survivors from the Princess Pats, will present a vivid wartime talk in Wahpeton with a newly received French film. He sailed for France in December 1914, serving 23 months in trenches in France and Belgium, recounting key battles and experiences for a Wahpeton Reserve benefit.
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G. V. Hanley
Princess Pat Canadian Regiment
France
Belgium
Wahpeton
Hanley
War film on Western Front and air battles shown to public
Sergeant Hanley narrates a sensational wartime film depicting water uses of gars luminescent tanks and German assaults on the western front. It features No Man's Land shellfire and German prisoners, barbed wire, trenches, and a famed aviation duel with French pilots. Two showings at 7:30 and 9:00 locate the 50 cent admission, war tax extra.
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Hanley
Fon
No Man's Land
Briantyu
Schmidt-Formaneck Nuptials At St Adbert’s Church
Miss Cecelia Schmitt daughter of Mr and Mrs Philip Schmitt wed Mr Fred Formaneck in a dawn ceremony at St Adbert’s Church performed by Rev Janda. The couple will reside on the Formaneck farm on Wenzbel.
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Cecelia Schmitt
Philip Schmitt
Fred Fomaneck
St. Adbbert’s Church
Janda
Wenzbel Formaneck Farm
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Catholic Foresters
Hanson
W. F. Harrison
Mr. Goldsmith
Will PF
Tiarrison
Nelosing
Tarey Mure
Self
Barney
Sheyenne
Antelope
Ors
Itininet
Arshne Lodahl
Abercrombie
Heline
C. H. Sprung
JE Granrat
Frange
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