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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1918
Page
5
Local notes mix wartime hints with community life. Red Cross dances and Liberty Loan drives headline a string of visits, business calls, and personal moves across Williston and surrounding towns. The reading public learns of enlistment plans, travel, and hospitalities amid ongoing homefront efforts.
Mrs Clifford Kiindley returns to St Paul after a three month visit with her father H V Smith. Mrs Casey and her daughter depart Ellithorpe mine for Sauk Centre to spend the summer. Electric current will be cut off Sunday April 13 for about two hours starting around 9 A M due to railroad yard track changes and lower demand.
At the Norwegian American Lutheran Church Ladies Aid, members voted to purchase at least 500 dollars in Third Liberty Bonds when the drive begins. The group applauds the initiative, noting the ladies’ readiness to serve country and war effort.
A new entry was completed at the Reclamation Service coal mine linking the portal to new workings. The short haul reduces distance by about 600 feet at a 1 percent grade and removes an irregular grade through old workings. The development supports irrigation prep and could yield 300 tons per day on short notice.
Charlotte Barbett Esa, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Esa of Fairview died at 1003 West Broadway Fi day April 5 age 12 months and days Funeral services were conducted by Rev C J Forster Sunday afternoon The Esa family received sympathy from many friends
Local churches list Sunday hours and activities for English Lutheran Norwegian Lutheran Congregational First Methodist in Williston. Events include sermons Sunday 10 30 AM and 8 PM, Sunday School times, Ladies Aid, lessons, and a liberty loan note.
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