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Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1919

Page

3

Centenary Movement Promotes World Peace Drive

Bishop William F. Anderson of Cincinnati reports the Methodist Centenary Movement aims for permanent peace through a worldwide program. The drive seeks 105 million dollars for expanded world service, stressing nonsectarian spirit and broad church involvement. Helena area, led by Dr. George Mecklenburg, mobilizes for the centenary effort across North Dakota Montana Idaho and eastern Oregon.

William F. Anderson Cincinnati Ohio Europe Africa Anderson Helena North Dakota Montana Idaho Oregon George Mecklenburg

Centenary keynote calls for faith driven world rebuilding

Dr Earl Taylor argues peace comes only through the religion of Jesus not government or law. He says literacy and Christian nations can lead, cites relief for France and Italy, and outlines the Centenary plan to fund education, sanitation, and community centers with millions yearly for reconstruction and worker training.

Earl Taylor Russia China Mexico India Church of the New Day Lund Africa

PLAN BRIDGE OVER BIG MUDDY NEAR BISMARCK MANDAN

The state highway commission considers a $600000 wagon bridge across the Missouri between Bismarck and Mandan to link the Red Trail highway. Burleigh and Morton counties pledge funds totaling $182,500, with the city voting $2500 for a preliminary survey. Slope counties may contribute from federal road funds to build the crossing, the region’s only Missouri crossing above Council Bluffs.

Big Muddy State Highway Commission Bismark Mandan Burleigh County Morton County Missouri Council Bluffs Iowa Burleigh Morton County Board Slope Counties Federal Road Fund

Helena Area Leads Methodists in Global Mission Drive

The Helena area of the Methodist church coordinates a worldwide survey and campaign of social educational evangelistic and healing ministry. George Mecklenburg as executive secretary leads a team across 20 areas with headquarters in Helena Montana and a track record of Christian stewardship and World Outlook subscriptions.

America Tory Batley Block Helena Montana George Mecklenburg Mecklenburg Billings

Army of occupation in Germany names listed for returns home

The army of occupation in Germany will have men return to old jobs. Col Heckel of the 125 infantry names John Quinn Garrison North Dakota Joe Jaroschewski Niagara North Dakota Affen Tweet Tunbridge North Dakota and Gilford Slotsve Ashley North Dakota. With shipments expected soon. Kositzky in Wisconsin state tour and press interview claims the Nonpartisan league was busted. Budget items include school building aid in Sandy Creek Williams county and Willow Vale Bottineau county. Bond purchases and low-interest loans discussed. State funds to state bank and transfer plans announced through Director General Cathro.

North Army of Occupation Germany Col. Heckel John Quinn Garrison N. D Joe Jaroschewski Niagara Affen Tweet Tunbridge Gilford Slotsve Ashley Kositzky Wisconsin Minneapolis Nonpartisan League Jerry Bacon Sandy Creek Williams County Willow Vale Bottineau County Board of University and School Lands W. J. Prater Hagen State Bank State Bank of North Dakota F. W. Cathro Bank of North Dakota

Land Board Makes Loans To Farmers Across N Dakota Counties

The Board of University and School Lands approved 24 farm loans at its May 9 meeting, spread over 19 counties, totaling 45,700 dollars with amounts from 800 to 3,700. Governor Frazier wrote to the readers. Former employers of several North Dakota soldiers received the loans at five percent. The board also bought bonds.

Bowman Sought for State Mill Branch Petition Filed

A petition to the State Industrial Commission signed by six Bowman businessmen and local farmers asks for establishing a North Dakota state mill branch at Bowman. The filing cites the district’s natural facilities as reasoning, noting flour mills appear in demand despite League unpopularity in cities.

State Industrial Commission Bowman North Dakota State Mill

Card of Thanks for George Hart Burial Help

We express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors who assisted during the burial of our son and brother George. Thanks for floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs C L Hart, Lloyd and Frances Bellach.

George C. L. Hart. Lloyd Frances Bellach

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