Regents seek centralized leadership at North Dakota agricultural college
The board of regents plans to appoint John H. Worst as professor emeritus, stepping toward a full reorganization of the college administration. No successor has been named, despite rumors of Treadwell Twichell or Franklin L. McVey. The goal is unified executive direction and improved service to all faculty and students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Worst
The
Agricultural College
North Dakota Agricultural College
Board of Regents
Herald
J. D. Taylor
Grand Forks
Taylor
Mr. Worst
Treadwell Twichell
House of Representatives
Franklin L. McVey
University of North Dakota
Worst
Marriages listed for February in local records
Gustav A. Anderson of Scobey and Beulah E. Shall better were married by Judge A L Butler on February 16. Berger W. Erikson of Catlin and Olga M. Olson of Tioga were married at the Methodist parsonage by Rev H Styles Harriss on February 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustav A. Anderson
Scobey
Beulah E. Shallbetter
A. L. Butler
Berger W. Erikson
Catlin
Olga M. Olson
Tioga
H. Styles Harriss
Cantata The Pixies By The Schools
Williston graded schools present the musical play The Pixies with about 150 children. Queen of the Fairies awakens as Goblins steal Little Sunshine. Pixies arrive to recount life stories ending with Columbia. Lasts with bright music and colorful costumes in The New Auditorium on Saturday night March 4.
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Williston
Florimel
Sam
Columbia
Goblins
Pixie Band
Amazons
Archers
North Dakota Supports Liquor Law
Attorneys generals of fifteen states including Iowa and North Dakota filed with the supreme court in support of the West Virginia liquor law prohibiting receipt and possession of intoxicating liquors for personal use. A second note reports the Webb Kenyon case on interstate liquor shipments postponed due to a bench vacancy and illness. A social item follows about a Ladies of the Episcopal Guild trip around the world, visiting homes representing Germany Ireland and the United States with national colors and patriotic singing.
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Washington
Iowa
North Dakota
Supreme Court
West Virginia
Justice Day
Episcopal Guild
Rawson Block
Germany
George Bruegger
Ireland
Elsworth
McKinney
America
Pontoon Company Club opens season seeks Williston bridge plan
Williston news notes a bold pontoon bridge project across the Missouri River near the island. R. M. Calderwood to lead the new company with $10,000 capital, over $1,000 already subscribed, and a target cost under $9,000. The plan includes four heavy cables and a supporting road up the bluffs. The Williston Commercial Club votes on paid secretary changes and four directors. Also reported are the death of Miss Minda Stutrud, a concert series at the Lyric theatre, and F G Troppman purchasing the remaining stock of J D Wolpert as he retires.
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Missouri
Williston
McKenzie County
R. M. Calderwood
Joseph Wegley
W. H. Denny
Secutreas
Secretary of State
Wolf Point
Williston Commercial Club
Metzger
Mansfield
Metzzer
Williston Team Beats Stanley 82 to 16 in Local Showdown
The City team of Stanley suffered an 82 to 16 defeat to the Williston Community Center squad Monday evening. Standout shooters included C. C. Harding and center D. Marston, with Stanley's coach C. J. Donaldson guiding the visitors. Organizers plan a follow up meeting between the two teams and a Berthold squad at Stanley.
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Williston
C. C. Harding
Forsythe
C. J. Donaldson
Stanley
Berthold
Community Center
Teachers for Rural Schools Arrive for Local Districts
Miss Mary Curran arrives from Grafton to teach a school west of Honetrails. Francis Keplinger, recently from the University of Indiana, returns home to teach in Round Prairie. Miss E Josephine Peterson of Driscoll N D fills the vacancy at Howard left by A D Amsbaugh. Alfred Erickson of Hoople N D, a Mayville Normal graduate, will teach in the Tandy district.
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Mary Curran
Grafton
Honetrails
Francis Keplinger
University of Indiana
Round Prairie
E. Josephine Peterson
Driscoll
N. D
Howard
A. D. Amsbaugh
Alfred Erickson
Hoople
Mayville
Large Gathering of Odd Fellows in District Meeting
About one hundred fifty Odd Fellows attended a district meeting in the city last night. Teams from various lodges performed the degrees and on a near midnight luncheon was served. The event improved acquaintance among members and was considered a fine gathering.
Burke Declares He Won't Seek Senate Seat Without Demand
John Burke, former North Dakota governor and U.S. treasurer, says he will run for the North Dakota Senate only if there is a public demand. Democrats plan to circulate petitions seeking his candidacy to unseat the Republican incumbent, aiming for about 10,000 names, while Burke condemns the earlier announcement as unauthorized and insists he is not a candidate unless prompted by the people.
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John Burke
United States
North Dakota
Wilson
Burke
State Central Committee
Bruegger
Battle Cry Of Peace Teaches Great Lesson
The Majestic Theatre screens The Battle Cry of Peace, a moving picture noted as a public lesson against war and for national preparedness. Commodore Blackton frames episodes from Hudson Maxim’s Defenceless America with a story of spies, a patriotic young man, foreign fleet bombardment, and urban invasion showing the perils of neglecting defense.
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Aston Post
Boston
Majestic Theatre
Commodore
T Stuart Blackton
Hudson Maxim
America
Agricultural Meeting Schedule for March Clubs and Dates
County agent announces March meetings for Equality Farmers Club in Ray on March 2. Trenton-auspiced Eight Mile Farmers Club on March 6. Squires on March 8 and possibly March 7. Fram Farmers Club on March 9 and 10. Rose Hill Farmers Club on March 11. Angie on March 15. Summit Valley on March 16. Outlook Club on March 17.
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Equality Farmers Club
Ray
Trenton
Davidson Wins City Commission Seat in Three to One Vote
Voters in Williston approve a 13,500 auditorium bond to finish payments on the nearly completed structure. W. S. Davidson and A. Mattingly win commission seats with totals matching the bond vote at 262 for and 94 against, while J. B. Lyon secures a ward one victory. Construction continues with the main hall expected usable around March 1.
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Williston
Auditorium-Armory
W. S. Davidson
A. Mattingly
J. B. Lyon
Progress Toward Base Ball Organization Meeting Review
Twenty two attendees gathered at H V Smiths office for a base ball meeting on Tuesday night. The group reviewed last seasons finances showing subscriptions 1101.7h, gate receipts 750.55, purses won 619.13, services of players 82.50, old balance 41.00, with salaries totaling 1297.53 and a small deficit about 15.00 though a claim of 18.00 from the railroad would offset this.
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Fang
True
H. V. Smith
J.P Cutting
W. J. Kelly
J. P. Cutting
C. L. Marshall
Kelly
M. A. Hegge
National Guard convention attendance announced
Corporal George Wilkinson and privates Walter Charnholm and Les ter Jaynes departed for Fargo yesterday to attend the annual National Guard convention in North Dakota.
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National Guard
George Wilkinson
Walter Charnholm
Lester Jaynes
Fargo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pontoon Company
Commercial Club
J. W. Jackson
J. A. Cunningham
W. H. Westergaard
A. F. Burk
I .C. Wingate
G. B. Metzger
A. Mansfield
F. W. MacManus
George Farries
M. J. Borden
S. M. Hoyle
L. C. Wingate
Stutrud
Minda Stutrud
Miss Stutrud
Villard
Epworth
Westlawn School
Congregational Church
I. G. Monson
Lyric Theatre
F. G. Troppman
J. D. Wolpert
Mr. Wolpert
C. E O'Dell
Blackton
Hiram Maxim
John Harrison
New York
Plan For Lending
Enterprize
Davidson
Mattingly
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