Great Rains Bring Hope Across Sections and States
Williams county reports several good rains this week easing drought and saving grain, with parades partially rained on but spirits high. Weather figures for Williston North Dakota show a week ending June 6 with 0.61 inches of precipitation and temperatures from 52 to 71 past five years’ extremes. In North Dakota rainfall from Dickinson to Jamestown ranged from half to over two inches, aiding crops after a dry spell, while southern areas benefited most and the Red River Valley saw lighter totals but adequate showers.
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Williams County
Williston
N. Cak
Bismarck
N. D
Hagan
Dickinson
Jamestown
Valley City
Red River Valley
Near Fatal Auto Wreck Sunday Near Alexander
Last Sunday afternoon Rob Evans Robi Boushman and Mike Needoff from Williston escaped death when their car skidded in a rut and rolled three times between Alexander and Rawson near the railroad crossing. They suffered dislocated shoulders scratches and bruises. The vehicle was a complete wreck. They were taken to Alexander for treatment and are healing. All say they are lucky to be alive and are glad only to endure minor injuries.
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Alexander
Rob" Evans
Robi
Boushman
Mike Needoff
Williston
Cares
Bob
Arnegard
Alexander and
Rawson
Arnegard Call
Ray Man Enlists for U S Army Recruiting Service
C M Driver of Ray volunteers for U S Army recruiting work as war with Germany begins. He rents farms north of the city and arranges his city residence for his absence while he departs for Aberdeen South Dakota to finalize plans. A farewell at I C O F lodge precedes his departure with speeches and music.
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Germany
C. M. Driver
Ray
Minot
Driver
Aberdeen
So. Dak
U. S. Army
I. C. O. F. Lodge
R.N. A. M. W. A. Rebekah
Mr. Driver
Uncle Sam
North Dakota Illinois Picnic Planned at Williston
Final arrangements are made for the first annual picnic of the North Dakota Montano Illinois Association to be held June 20 at the Sub-Experiment Station in Williston North Dakota. Committees on arrangement program and entertainment are active and a grand time is assured for all attendees. Every former resident of Illinois is invited. Do not forget the date June 20.
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Illinois
Williston
N. D
Sunday Schools of Williams Co Have Great Meet
The Williams County Bible School Convention at Williston June 2 3 drew large rural turnout. Talks stressed organized action cooperation and “something to do” with Miss Lucy Torson Rev J T Miller and J C Garrison delivering practical talks. Officers elected include Albert Fischer R M Calderwood Bertha Palmer and Rev J C Forster. A resolutions report praised hospitality band county officers and efforts to curb vice while urging nationwide prohibition and forwarding copies to listed officials. Steam heated rooms advertised for offices or light housekeeping at the Graphic office.
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Williams County Bible Schools
St Williston
Methodist Sunday School
Congregational Church
Lucy Torson
J. T. Miller
E. C. Ford
J. C. Garrison
Garrison
Albert Fischer
Grenora
R. M. Calderwood
Williston
Bertha R. Palmer
J. W. Disney
G. A. Stice
J. C.forster
Bessie R. Baldwin
J. T.miller
Ray
Williams County Bible School Convention
Mr. Garrison
F. W. Christ
Langer
Rev. Watkins
Wilson
County
Smith A
H. Maides
Sec’M,iller
Williston Churches Unite in Summer Union Services
Williston churches plan summer unity services starting next Sunday with Methodist and Congregational alternation. Batten of the Congregational church preaches 10 30 A M in the Methodist church, and Harriss away two months. studies in National Psychology titled America the Spirit of World Democracy at 8 P M in Congregational church. Bible schools continue at 11 45 A M. Children’s Day program set. baptism notices invited. Strangers welcome.
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James Hoffman Batten
Congregational Church
Williston
Brother Batten
H. Styles Harriss
Methodist Church
Batten
Congregational
America
MISS PALMER SPEAKS AT RURAL CONFERENCE
Registrations pour in from North Dakota and Minnesota for the Sunday School Convention to be held in Fargo in June 2022. Delegates from Eddy County plan a special Great Northern coach. F. H. Beckwith of Albany New York will headline the Rural Conference with multiple sessions. Martial music and a parade of thousands mark the event with bands from Fargo MeVille and Detroit joining, while New Rockford arranges a special car for its delegates.
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North Dakota
Minnesota
Fargo
Dickinson
Eddy Ciutary
Great Northern
F. H. Beckwith
Albany
New York
New York Association
Boyle
The
Agricultural College
University
Bertha Palmer
Williston
Williams County
S. B. Doty
E. C. Ford
Cottam
American Sunday School Union
MeVille
N. Dak
Detroit
Minn
New Rockford
Farago
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Ray Man
U.S
Sunday Schools OF
Williams CO
Peters Episcopal Church
N. E. Elsworth
Christian Church F. B. Sapp of
Court House
English Lutheran Church
Luther League
Ladies Aid
Rose Hill
Methodist Episcopal Church
Congregational Sunday School and Publishing Society
Miss Palmer
Vention
Great Northern Railroad
O’dell’s
Cac
Grenoble
France
Roche'’S Cash Grocery
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