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Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1917

Page

5

Annual Aid Meeting United Norwegian Lutheran Women

The Aldsc oat f the Norwegian American Lutheran church held its annual meeting at Mrs. George Hyal s North Main street home featuring social time and officer elections. New officers include President Mrs P C Hamre Vice President Mrs Morten Allen Secretary Mrs Simon Westby and Treasurer Mrs Ole Harstad.

Ald Scoat F George Hyal North Main Street P. C. Hamre Mra Morten Allen Simon Westby Ole Harstad

District Federated clubs set meeting in Ray May 10 11

Club women of the city and district plan the district meeting of Federated clubs at Ray on May 10 and 11. Committee chairmen for Arts and Crafts Parks and Playgrounds Conservation Vocational Guidance Some Economics Industrial and Social Conditions Landmarke Legislation Literature Public Health Music are listed with their respective cities including Williston Kenmare Minot Crosby and others.

Ray Bertha T. Palmer Williston Harry Hanson A. G. McLane Kenmare F. M

Suffrage Bill May Be Void as Lawyers Call Act Valueless

North Dakota faces a fight over women's suffrage after two legislative moves. Lawyers say Senate Bill 18 and Senate Bill 12 extend voting rights without a public vote, claiming constitutional limits require a referendum. Leaders plan petitions and potential court action before the 1920 election.

North Dakota George A. McIntosh Suffrage League Illinois Senate Goto

Noted Eastern Star Lady Dead

Mrs. George H. Keyes former Grand Matron of the order in North Dakota died. Her term was in 1905. The funeral was held in Wisconsin and she was interred in the old home cemetery. Mr. Keyes is a well known Mason who led several Masonic bodies in the state.

Eastern Star Williston The George H. Keyes Ellendale North Dakota Wisconsin Old Home Keyes

Miss Dorothy Smith Wins Declamatory Prize at Plentywood

Miss Dorothy Smith of Culbertson won the first prize gold medal in the annual declamatory contest held at Plentywood Montana late this week. Miss Bertha Palmer deputy county superintendent served as judge along with Supt Moe of Poplar and Prof Goddard of Cando. Palmer praised the overall quality of the contestants and her own work.

Bertha Palmer Couny Plentywood Montana Schoola Supt Moe Poplar Prof Goddard Cando Dorothy Smith Culbertson Palmer

University of Iowa dean bans sleeves at prom gowns

In Iowa City on March 15 women students attending the junior prom faced a decree from Anna Vinxenhagen, dean of women, requiring all evening gowns to cover the arms, a move described as removing joy from the event.

Towa City Towa University of Iowa Slveves Anna Vinxenhagen

Personal notes from Minot area residents across states

Miss Ethel Wheeler returns from Trenton for a Sunday visit. Mrs Cora Skarie visits Ray Satur before heading home. Miss Nell Davidson improves after a severe measles case. Miss Edith Crow visits in Williston with sister Miss Edith Crow a Williston senior at the normal. Attorney H W Braatelien and wife enjoy a Long Beach winter, meeting Williston friends the Grogan and Lampman families amid warm flowers.

Ethel Wheeler Trenton Cora Skarie Ray Satur Nell Davidson Ethel Crow Williston Edith Crow Minot H. W. Braatelien Long Beach Cal Grogans Lampman'a

Easter Sale by M. E. Ladies Aid at Church Basement

The M. E. Ladies Aid announces an Easter Sale in the basement of the church on Saturday April 14. A display features handmade curtains dresser scarfs table fans house dresses and aprons. A cafeteria lunch will be served from 9 AM until 6 PM.

Library Hall Ivan Anes Shere Minneapolis Rgey Ry ‘Teleas Parker House Metzger Williston Jean Huntington Lent Petra Hovind Mabel Fidsness Dora Uhlman M. E. Ladies Aid

A Warner Corset For Milady’s Spring Wardrobe

A fashion note emphasizes a properly fitted Warner corset as essential for spring. The piece highlights comfort and a shaping fit that flatters every figure type, inviting customers to choose a model tailored to them.

Milady

Largest Ready to Wear Display in Western North Dakota

A long feature on the store showing a spring garments and ladies furnishings display for today through Saturday. It highlights silken hosiery, stylish headwear, and late arrivals from garment houses to fit a full spring wardrobe for Williston and surrounding areas.

N. Dakota Williston

Style and Corsets by Redfern Models

A promotional piece extols Redfern corset design and fabrics, claiming American women have the most beautiful figures when properly cared for. It contrasts American and French styles and touts corset shaping as essential to elegance and charm.

Redfern

Easter Hat Creations by Our Milliners

Past days have brought many orders for specially designed Easter hats. Experts in our department offer consultations to tailor hats to your heart’s desire. Spring pattern hats attract admiration as critics at the Chicago show laud America’s best productions. Easter approaches and shrewd shoppers can save worry by visiting now.

Chicago America

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