The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, January 8, 1931, Page 13

NS 2 a ae ly eRe 4 ! ‘oe ‘ : * ° , ! 4 Sp ( \ i y % f q { ‘ Ca i 7 rir) a9 rection, satis co n my judgment, the future prosperit; | farming in North P 'y and well-being of tion, including dairying, beef raising, hog and sheep taising. In times like these, when grain prised ‘are abnormally {Pag rod extensive livestock farming is an absolute necessity in order to enable our farmers to live and retain the ownership’ of their farms. This condition emphasizes the importance of provid- ing adequate credit accommodations for the normal expansion of livestock raising in North Dakota. . I am ‘confident that dairying and livestock production will pull us through the present emergency if sufficient low cost credit can be provided for the use of our successful livestock producers, - Security for Public Deposits © Two years ago I.recommended a change in the law rern- in ee depositories touching the s1 t of ity for public monies on deposit with state national banks. 1 called attention to the fact that personal surety bonds were unsafe and that surety company bonds were both difficult and expensive to obtain. I advised the enactment of a law which would authorize banks to purchase and pledge government bonds, state or national, under careful restriction, as security for public deposits in lieu of personal or surety bonds. I believe such a law would permit many local banks to lify as deposi- tories of municipal funds under conditions that would at once safe and beneficial. 74 aes State Mill and Elevator un x One of the duties that has devolved upon the Governor during the’ past two years has been the management of the State Mill and Elevator. I have heretofore made available to the mem- bers of the Twenty-First Legislative Assembly and to the Pay lic a detailed annual report of this business for the year 1929. I will file for your record a copy of this report. I shall not dis- cuss here the details of that report, except to remark that the year 1929 was the most successful, and from all angles, the most satisfactory season in the history of this » The net loss to the state was $39,987.47, after conning ‘up interest on bonds and depreciation in the sum of $309,827.94. This large operating earning enabled the management to pay to the State Treasurer the amount of the annual interest on the Mill.and Elevator construction borids in the sum of $172,000, thus re- ducing the state levy in 1980 for industrial bond purposes by that amount. A complete report is not yet available on this business: for the year 1930, This must await the results of the regular semi-annual audit of the State Board of Auditors which is now in progress. When this audit is available to me, and in ac- cordance with the law which requires the preparation of an annual repért by February ist, I shall submit to you a detailed report of the transactions of this industry for the year 1980. I do, however, have at hand the Mill auditor’s monthly reports for the period up to November 30, 1980, and acefrding to these reports the results for 1980 will not be as satisfactory as those of the previous year. For the first eleven months of the year, the net loss to the state is fixed at $67,944.46, after charging bond interest and depreciation in the amount of $282,670.08. * ‘The most encouraging result of the 1930 business was the fact that for the first time.since its establishment the elevator department shows a net profit above operating expenses, in- cluding that portion of the bond interest and depreciation chargeable to the elevator de] ent. On November 30, 1930, this net gain in the elevator department amounted to $8,306.26. From my experience in the management of this business I would say that the future operations of the elevator depart- ment (erat boa & small ae eee age (ang oni is tic aa good e so-called transit harged Be the rail is eliminated in accordance with the recent decision of the Interstate Commerce Commission, which is ex- pected to be effective April 1, 1981. “I am not, however, so op- timistic as to the future prospects of the mill ent. I dot believe that with careful and efficient mai ent the mill can be made to pay operating expenses, including bond inter- est and depreciation, during normal years. Under existing handicaps, if is probable that the state will have to retire the principal the mill and elevator bonds in the amount of $4,000,000 by taxation. 2 My experience during the past two years has also confirmed my opinion, long entertained, that it is unwise to continue the management of this business in the hands of the Governor.” I think it-would be decidedly to the benefit of both the Lert of the mill and elevator and the state to remove this managerial responsibility from the shoulders of the Governor and place it in the hands of a commission, which should supervise the enter- prise in the manner of an industrigl of directors. I trust that in the interest of the future welfare of the Mill and Ele- vator, as well as out of consideration for my successors in office, you will adopt this recommendation. Bank of North Dakota _ 3 Iam glad to be able to report that the business of the Bank of North Dakota has progressed in a very satisfactory man- ner during the past two years. The bank has earned net profits over.and above all operating expenses in the sum. of $603,000 . during the two year period just ended. From these earnings the Bank has paid the annual interest on its capital bonds, set up a reserve for the payment of heavy losses 81 stained by the Bank during the early years of its operation, and establis! ed a reserve for the retirement of the balance of the capital bonds in the sum of $1,000,000 which will be due in 1934. This bri the total profits of the Bank’s earnii since 1923 up to $1,- 859,400, a sum which just about equals the total losses sus- tained during the years of 1919 to 1922, This excellent show- ing of the Bank is due principally to the very conservative, ef- ficient and sound policy of operation inaugurated by the late Director General C. R. Green in 1922, which Wage has been wisely followed since. As you know, the Bank of North Da- kota has, during the past several years, confined its banking activities to the operation of the farm loan de; ent and to serving as a depository of state and ape a bg Hane ing out of the field of commercial ng it has largely avoided the risks and losses which have befal Hen private com- mercial banks in late years, and has thus kept safe and in liquid form at all times the millions of public funds on deposit with it. The, farm loan department has continued to actiyely serve the farmers of the state. Its farm loans now aggregate 13,101 in number and $34,797,672 in amount, of which $2,338,900 was made in 1980. After some years of diminishing demand for real estate loans, this demand again arose rapidly during 1930, and the indications are that this heavy demand will continue for some time. In fact, the Bank of North Dakota has made by far the largest’ number of loans of any loaning agency now operating in all sections of the state. The last legislature made an increase of $5,000,000 in the real estate bond authorization. In wew of the extraordinary demand for farm loans now in evidence, it is likely that the present authorization will not be sufficient to carry on the business until the next legislative ses- sion; therefore, it would be wise to extend the authorization at this session. While the demand for new loans is. great, fortunately the bond market is very good for North Dakota bonds at this time. Recently the Bank sold real estate bonds at an interest rate of 4%, which is the best sale of North Dakota bonds ever made. 4 : ‘There is another angle to this farm loan business, however, which is more serious: that is the quantity of farm lands which the state is acquiring through the foreclosure of mortgages. The state has taken title to 254,278 acres of land up to this time, involving a loan investment of $3,344,513,31. It has re- sold, mostly on long.time contracts, 55,070 acres thereof, leav- ing 199,203 acres still on hand which the Bank must lease at “low rentals in order ta pay*maintenance expenses. All of this land is tax exempt, which makes the problem all the more ser- ious from the taxpayers’ viewpoint. The management of the ‘Bank is actively pushing land sales as fast as conditions war- rant, refusing to resell at a loss to the state, and holding these Jands for which there is no present market ‘inst the time when it is hoped thaf they maye be re-sold without loss to the state. + Drake Mill ae Gj Let us not forget the Drake Mill. We still have it on our hands unsold and without prospects 6f sale, except for junk or local warehouse purposes at a normal figure. It will fall down or blow over in the near future. Will you not grant the Indus- trial Commission the requisite auth to dispose of it? Committee on Se ws Under the provisions of Senate Bill No. 99 passed by the last leaialatarss a aad non a of ncnel WS Fed authorized to be appoin' y Governor. is commi was duly. ironies, has completed its labors and bes filed a report which will be submitted to you. May. tot that you give careful considebation to the subject matter of this report. Teachers’ Insurance Fund Under cae BA 284 of big ‘amie. of ve er uthor appoint. a per: sons to take an investigation of the Teachers’ and Retirement Fund and report its findings to th e ~ This law carried no appropriation for either the. " A members of the proposed dommission or to making such investigation. I found it di willing to serve on this commission at theit without even clerical expense |. law be re-enacted and that the new Act carry a small ‘p- propaiation payable from the Teachers’ Insurance and Retire ment’ Fund to pay necessary Savelieg 52. other and actuarial assistance as may be required. For over forty years North Dakota been developing its vans fad Behl Sped: resou! and has erectéd an eco- nomic: and social structure fou almost entirely upon the efficient di ‘of agriculture. While so engaged we bars, hellers: overlooked, and to a large extent neglected, our have enjoyed considerable iactanteial development withis we have our state in recent: re cic wrababis that the wale years lly Gh ustry for the next cen! *, i s ane Rel Proposal has the approval of the Banking Code Dakota rests mainly upon livestock ‘produc- - THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE. THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 1931 erable industrial development is not inconsistent with or posed to our agricultural welfare, but on the contrary, it is entirely in harmony with the highest degree of agricultural progress. Industrial plants located near at hand furnish prof- itahle markets for agricultural products without excessive ~ transportation cost; they provide oppor ran for the employ- ment of surplus farm labor and add in many ways to the wealth of the community. Our Ve eho states of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa, while leading agricultural states, have all recently’ become great industrial states. We live in an in- dustrial age. ith modern mechanical inventions and mod- ern means of rapid communication and transportation, in- dustry, the process of manufactuting and distributing articles of commerce from the resources of the soil, both mineral and agricultural, knocks at the door of every state, including North Dakota. Industry is wo longer confined to the East,, nor agricultuge to the West. Industry is invading the West, adding to its growth and wealth, and agriculture may be found. highly developed within an hour's drive of the palatial man- sions of New York City. North Dakota will not have fulfilled its opportunities for growth and prosperity until its industrial resources are made use of and its economic foundation broad- oe by making industry the partner of agriculture within our state. : ‘I believe it is appropriate, therefore, for the state to take stock of its iqdustrial resources, examine its opportunities for local manufacturing and adopt a policy of encouragement to- ward industcial cevelontient. The state may very well at this time sponsor a state-wide survey designed to ascertain the ex- tent and valde of our industrial resources, determine the con- ditions and obstacles which stand in the way of industrial ac- tivity in North Dakota, and to prepare accurate data for the informatién, first, of our own citizens, second, to provide authentic material for the advertising of our industrial re- sources to the vere of the country, and, third, to serve as a basis for the adoption of an industrial development policy for- the state. To this end, I would recommend that some state agency be vested by this legislature with the authority to make such a survey and. give the result of its findings to the State Department of Immigration and to the various other organi- zations, public and private, interested in the economic ‘de- velopment of North Dakota. \ Railroad Consolidations * You are aware that for some years there has been pending. before the Interstate Commerce Commission an application for permission to consolidate into one corporation the Great North- ern and Northern Pacific Railway systems. During the past year the Interstate Commerce Commission handed down a decision allowing such railroads to merge subject to certain conditions, among which was the requirement that the Great Northern and Northern Pacific Railway Companies surrender their joint ownership and controt of the Burlington Railway system. This condition the petitioning railroads decline to accept, but negotiations looking toward a consolidation upon other terms were continued by the stockholders of such rail- roads. In the meantime, the Board of Railroad and Ware- house Commissioners of the State of Minnesota filed a petition with the Interstate Commerce Commission requesting a re- hearing of the whole matter upon its merits, which petition was joined in by the Boards of Railroad Commissioners of all of the northwestern states, including that of North Dakota. This petition for rehearing was granted and the question is again at issue. i After giving this matter considerable thought, I have reached the conclusion that the consolidation of these two great railway systems, which parallel each other from St. Paul to Seattle, would be detrimental rather than beneficial to North Dakota and the Northwest. The competition in public service which the separate ownership of these railway systems has provided throughout the years, has been, I am sure, advan’ ous to the states served by them and the complete elimination of that element of competition, would, I believe, be injurious ‘to the people living in this vast northwestern empire. While it is likely that some operating expense could be saved through a corporate merger, yet such saving would, in all probability, be made mainly through the release from employment of a large number of people now employed by these companies in the various cities between St. Paul and Seattle, and such a re- sult would certais@y not be in the interest of the public wel- fare in these times. If you agree with my views in this matter, I would advise that the legislature express its approval of the action of the Board of Railroad Commissioners in joining Minnesota in op- posing such proposed consolidation, and instruct that Board and the Attorney General’s office to actively participate in the rehearing proceeding now pending before the Interstate Com- merce Commission. State Waterway Development Program The last legislative assembly created a Missouri River De- velopment Commission to serve as a contact body with other states and the United States Government in connection with the several movements now in progress looking toward the de- velopment of the Missouri River for navigation, flood control and diversion purposes. This Commission has performed the functions intended for it since its creation, but its powers are limited to contact functions only. It appears now that the United States Government has undertaken, through the engi- neering staff of the War apes eent and under the provisions of the Federal Flood Control Act, to conduct a gigantic survey of the Missouri River and its tributaries with a view of de- . termining the feasibility of several forms of river improve- ments, including navigation, irrigation, flood control and di- version improvements, which survey, when completed, will ex- tend into and to a large extent cover the water resources of: North Dakota, This survey is now in progfess, and certain preliminary reports touching a part of the field of investiga- tion have already been filed with the War Department. is great waterway survey is the forerunner of a national water- way development program undertaken by the Federal Govern- ment to improve ‘the Mississippi and the Missouri Rivers, both for navigation and flood control purposes. Under the circum- stances, North Dakota has a vital interest in the possible con- sequences of this Federal survey and in the ultimate pros- pects of the development of the Missouri River and its tribu- taries for naviEson flood control and water conservation pur- oses. It would, therefore, seem advisable at this time to en- fee the duties of said commission by authorizing it to form- ulate a tentative state waterway development program, and in co-operation with the other Missouri River Valley States, urge its adoption by the Federal Government as a part of its national waterway improvement scheme; such a waterway de- velopment program to include the improvement of the Missouri River and its tributaries for navigation, flood control, and also the conservation of the waters of those other rivers and lakes in the eastern and central part of North Dakota now known to be diminishing with alarming rapidity. I believe that the pro:- pects for securing Federal assistance for the improvement and protection of our water resources will be enhanced if the state officially adopts and recommends a state waterway develop: ment policy that is in harmony with the waterway improve- ment program of the other Missouri River Valley States and in line with the general interior waterway improvement policies of the Federal Government. : Capitol Building . During the preparation of this message and before the fire which destroyed the capil building on the morning of De- cember 28th, last, I had written a paragraph advising that steps be taken at this session of the legislature to provide for the early construction of a new Capitol building. I based my plea for such action largely upon the ground that the state should not longer risk the fire hazard well known to be con- stant disaster has happened, with consequences that aré known to e one, the state is confronted with an emergency situation which must be met by this legislature. We tempted the gods of fire too long and now we are faced with thé problem of build- ing a new Capitol. I recommend that a Capitol Commission be created with the requisite authority,to plan and provide for the building of a new Capitol as soon as the necessary plans and finances can be arranges. » x You will recall that the last session of the legislature adopted a law providing for a fractional mill tax levy for the purpose of adding to the Capitol Building Fant. There is now in that fund over $700,000 in the form 6f money and securities. The state owns 33,411 acres of land grahted to it by the Federal Govern- ment for Capitol building purposes. ue _. The construction cost for a new Capitol building sufficient for our requirements, need not be‘large. My thought is that we should not build a large, pretentious and highly expensive Capitol building as some states have done, but, instead, plan to uila ry Sampereelnely small and relatively inexpensive but well inted Capitol building, large enough to permanently house the legislature, the supreme court and the principal ex- ecutive offices, and at the same time, construct on the Capitol inds for the Coos ae aamerene anil de Asis ane Bureaus, a m ern office building, espec for bus- iness offices. Such a buildin; on would, I feel, be entirely consistent with the dignity o! state, fully meet the needs of ernment and yet be sufficiently modest in,cost to invite eur! \ Pendii realization. Ing the con: ion of the new Capitol building, emer- fee the temporary housing ef the several state departments r mporary hous: e 8 je he offices of » ishing of it provision be made the which were destroyed, and for the refurni those departments with office ent, books, files, records and -other necessary supplies. will involve cons! expense and much fa) planning. litical Fao tenet nlversaiy of the death of North Da memoral in ¥ - kota’s most ill Ison, ¢ fame present in the old building. Now that the long dreaded. sources it has been su; ited that North Dakota should per- petuate his name and fame by placing a statue of this dis- tinguished young American in National Statuary Halk in the -apitol at Washington, D. C. I geld had occasion to in- vestigate the probable cost of the making and installation of & suitable statue and find that it can be done for about $12,000. The procedural steps to be followed to carry out such a purpose required under the Federal law, is that the state shall duly authorize the installation by law and create a commission to execute the authority in co-operation with the Architect of the Capitol of the United States. T Believe it would eminently appropriate for North Dakota to nominate Carl Ben Eielson for a place in this National Sanctuary of America’s renowned and illustrious sons, there to remain forever as an inspifation to the youth of our land, and as an example of sublime courage, high character and daring adventure seldom equalled and never excelled in the history of our country. I suggest that the lerate expenditure necessary for such national commemo- ition may be provided from the unexpended balance re- maining in the State Soldiers’ Bonus Fund and thus save the general fund from any charge on account of such installa- tion’ and commemoration. Conclusion 4, The foregoing statement is a brief outline of the principal matters apon which I deem legislative action necessary to be taken int order to provide for the needs of the state during the next two years. There will, of course, be offered much other beneficial legislation on numerous subjects, which, I trust, will receive favorable consideration. Conditions are continually changing and changed conditions in the economic and social life of the people require constant readjustment in the laws relating to the government of the people. Such readjustments sometimes call for the application of new prin- ciples in political science, but more ‘often, the situation is fully met by the new aj plication of ald and proven principles. There is little new in the theory of government, but there is much to be learned in the practice of government. Every legislative session is beset with radical proposals, believed by the authors to represent new and progressive ideas, when, in fact, they are old, worn out theories, often proven false and unsound by the test of trial and experience. Perhaps, such ill-considered and ‘unwise propositions will be offered to you; if so, apply to them the test of thorough analysis and common sense, and ju them in the light of that vast ex- perience which is already the heritage of our country. Hold steady and unfalteringly to the fundamental principles of the Constitution. Renfember that the purpose of govern- ment is to protect the people by restraining unwise and evil conduct and by encouraging wise and virtuous action, not to repeal the laws of human nature, nor to suspend the laws of economics. Any laws which are designed, even indirectly, to effect the latter object, are doomed to ignominious failure and their existence will cause an injury to the ple. May I urge, therefore, that you give cautious and careful study to all bills presented, placing always upon the sponsors the burden of showing that the measures advocated are sound in prin- ‘ciple, free of evils and discriminatory features, and calcu- lated to promote the public welfare. Special legislation on any subject is always dangerous and none should be sanc- tioned, except where it is clear that the public interest is not adversel; . It will be hoe sures and ipa to legislate for the mutual benefit protection of all the people, not for any class, section or group at the expense of another. Every class of people, large or small; every legitimate interest, big or little; every line of business, foreign or domestic, is entitled to equal protection and a square deal at the hands of the law makers, as well as at the hands of the executives of the state. Special privileges to none, and equal and fair treatment to all is the basic principle of the American system of government, and we truly exemplify that system in proportion to the de- gree in which we apply that principle of. equality in the law- making and administrative functions of the government. The assembly convenes at a time when the country labors under the shadow of a nation-wide and world-wide depression. Under the. pressure of that influence, many thousands of peo- ple throughout the land are suffering; some from present needs, others from that natural fear resulting from anxiety over the future. While our state and péople are affected by these conditions, yet, I believe that we have much to be thank- ful for, in that our lot is infinitely better than that of those who live in other countries or in the great industrial centers of our own country. Our people have seen these times before. The pioneer settlers of North Dakota have witnessed more serious periods in other days and have triumphed over them. I am confident that this generation of North Dakotans has the courage, ability and genius to conquer the obstacles and to solve the problems of the present day, and to continue making noticeable progress in the building of our commonwealth. This is not a time for gloom or discouragement, but a time for sober thinking and careful planning. It is a time for stock taking of the past and a period of intelligent readjust- ment for the future. In making our plans for the state may we not be given a clear sense of vision and farsightedness, remembering always that we are preparing for the next gen- eration quite as much as for the next biennium. Time is moving rapidly on and the needs of tomorrow will shortly be the needs of today. The laws that we adopt and the action we take at this session of the legislature will long have an influ- ence for good or for evil in the future life of the state. Members of the Assembly, in performing the numerous and difficult tasks before you, may I pledge to you my in- dividual co-operation and that of my executive associates, all of whom, I am sure, are anxious to be of utmost assistance, to the end that our joint efforts may produce lasting good for the state. We have all been called to render a public service of great importance to the people. I pray that we may have the intelligence and the courage to live up to our responsibilities and opportunities, and that success, not fail- ure, shall crown our endeavors. and New Year's at his home at Edge- ley. holidays at the home of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. A. Bution re- turned to her home in Napoleon Sat- urday. Lyal accompanied her home and re- turned to Braddock Monday. man of the World was held Tuesday |home from Kintrye Tu evening in the Siem hall. The etec- tion of officers was held. have been visiting at the C. T. Barton home for several weeks, returned to their home in Kintyre Saturday. school staff who had spent the holi- Gays with relatives at Turtle Lake, returned to Braddock Friday. jot her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. met with Mrs. O. R. Martini Satur- day afternoon, Jan. 3. A nice junch was served by the hostess. The next |home Thursday. meeting will be held with Mrs. H. Sorem Saturday afternoon, Dec. 17, uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. R. Day + {of Bismarck. hogs through the Braddock Shipping association to St. morning. School of Science at Wahpeton Sat- and New By MRS. E. F. SAVAGE F. C. Thomas spent the week-end sock hegame say. Little Marcella Haine who spent the |20™e- The regular session of the Wood-| Miss Helen Aarvig was Miss Clara Schafer who had been Mrs. Carl Spitzer and children who|marck for some time. Mr. and Mrs. K, Mowbray of the|relatives in Braddock. The Ladies Aid of the M, E. church |O. M. Vie and family. L._M. Doerschlag was a back to Jamestown college. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Piers. Robert Eckery returned to the , after spending the Christmas Year's vacation with his ————mhaa ne | Were New Year's guests with Mr. and | Braddock ||Mrs. J. A. MacLachlan at the Annex @|hotel. "Kirk/left Friday noon to re- sume his studies at Virginia, Minn., and Mrs. Savage returned to Brad- Miss Flora McAllister was a New Year's guest at the O. R. Martini Claudis Sundell returned to his teaching duties at Birstol, 8. D., Fri- day, and aces Belen returned to ‘ littl Washburn Saturday. They both spent sud Wer home and ue|the Christmas vacation with thelr mother and sister here. - mpanied y, by her cousin Miss Viola Aarvig, who has spent several days visiting here. Mr. and Mrs. Thore Naaden were visiting friends in Napoleon during | passengers to Bismarck Thi G) holidays, returned to Braddock ‘iday. ¥ . Mr. ursday. Naaden returned to Braddock Friday, but Mrs. Naaden will remain in Bis; James Ryan returned to Bismarck Wednesday afternoon after several days’ visit with his parents and other Miss Izetta Schaefer of Napoleon, was a New Year's guest at the home passenger to Bismarck Wednesday, returning James O'Brien, receiver for closed banks, left Wednesday afternoon to Miss Clara Thomsen and brother |spend the New Year's at his heme at De Forest, returned to Braddock Sat-| Washburn. urday, after spending the Christmas| Misses Hattie Fetterley and Linda .|Juhola were Saturday passengers Miss Alice Piers left Saturday to resume her duties as teacher at En- Arvid Roos shipped.a carload of|derlin, N. D., and Miss Gertrude left Monday for Valley City, after spend- Paul Saturday /ing the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs, Floyd Martini were Bismarck callers from Monday to Saturday. Others who have left after spending and | their vacation with relatives in Brad- dock were Miss Helen Martini to her wero Izetta Schafer of Flora McAllister and Viola Aarvig of Kintyre. The bride received many beautiful and useful gifts. Helen Aarvig entertained 3aturday evening in honor of Viola Aarvig of Kintyre. Whist was played a four tables. Miss Izetta Shafer of Napol- eon was an out of town guest. | oS eee eel | Regan | @ By BERNADETTE HOPKINS j Ella Schilling spent the week-end ; in Bismarck the guest of her sister, ; Marie, who is a student nurse at St. Alexius hospital. Mr. and Mrs. A. H, Lundberg drove to Bismarck Mon- day and Miss Ella returned with them Tuesday. Joe Kiefer left Monday for Storm Lake, Iowa to attend the funeral of his late brother and sister-in-law, Mf. and Mrs. John Kiefer. Mr. Kiefer | o—. Mrs, John Kiefer. Mrs. B. O. Lein and Mrs. W. N. Kelly were Wilton callers Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs, A. H. Helgeson and | Miss Gladys Burdette were dinner } ae at the L. Hopkins home Thurs- | ye The foliowing students home for the holidays, returned to their various Fargo, Chester Rhines, Paul Rupp; | Bismarck, Frances Tourtlotte. Andy { Garnes, Richard Rhines, Milton Mar- | covitz; Wilton, Ella Schilling, Lyla | and Ethel Hendrickson. A number of Reganites attended the whist party and dance given by the Canfield Homemakers club at! Canfield school, New Year's eve. An/ enjoyable time was reported by all. | Russel Hopkins and August Suezle were Bismarck Thursday. Miss Irene Maulsby returned Sat- urday after spending the holidays at her home in Sykeston. The hard time dance given in the Legion hall was attended by a large crowd. The auxiliary will give anoth- | er dance in the near future. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Helgeson moved to Bismarck Thursday. They were accompanied by Miss Gladys Bur- cette who will attend school there = make her home with the Helge- Mr. and Mrs. B. O. Lein spent New Year's day at Wing, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Olaf Lein. Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Kelly were New | Year's dinner guests at the home of the latters parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Scott. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Rannestad and son Harold were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Weback. Russel Hopkins spent the week-end at Harmon. Mrs. H. F. Dimond has been spend- ing a few days at the Willard Dimond home near Still. Mr. and Mrs, August Westerman made a trip to New Salem Monday. William Danielson of Fargo is rpending a few days at the home ot his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Dan- aelson. J..A. Fisher and business callers Mr. and Mrs. family spent Sunday at the A. H. Lundberg home. Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Rierson and | daughter Clara motored to Bismarck | reports the condition of Miss Nellie Lundberg is slightly im- proved. She is ill at the home of her sister in Bismarck. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Helgeson andj Miss Gladys Burdette were Regan | callers Sunday. H — | Canfield ¢ ——+» | { : { | By MRS. A. F. GHYLIN | A large crowd attended the New) Year's eve party given by the Can-! field Homemakers. Whist honors | were won by Mrs, H. Days 0:1 and | H. Schilling. Low prize was won by | Mrs. Harry Knudson and Lawrence Bouche. At 12 o'clock lunch was sold which amounted to $15.31. After| supper dancing was enjoyed. Every- one reported a good time. Mr. and Mrs. G. O. Lindsey enter- tained the following at a New Year's: day dinner: Mr. and Mrs. J. M.! Humphreys and family, Mr. and Mrs. | C. Kuehl and Chas. Our and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Rasche and family. Mrs. Anna Strand and family were New Year's day dinner guests at the | 8. L. Jordahl home. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Ghylin and Mr. and Mrs. Ole Olson entertained the following at the Ghylin home New) Year's day: Mr. and Mrs. Ole A.j Olson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Gust | Olson and son Glenn, Mr. and Mrs. | James Olson of Wing, Mr. J. W. Ol- son and grandson, Jimmy Cunning- ham of Wilton. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Fisher and fam- ily were dinner guests at the W. Scott home New Year's day. A large crowd from here attended the hard time dance in Regan Friday night. About $54 was realized. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Kuehl, Chas. Our and Mr. and Mrs. G. O. Lindsey and family were Sunday dinner guests at the S. L. Jordahl home. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Ghylin and sons were dinner guests at the Dave Ghylin home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Fisher and fam- ily were entertained at the A. H. Lindberg home in Regan Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, P. E. Patton enter- tained the following Sunday at din- ner: Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Taylor and pony, Mr. and Mrs. Mowder and tt ly. | Ladies Aid meets at the G. O. Lindsey home Wednesday, Jan. 4. P. T, A. will meet January 9. Mrs. H. C, Taylor and son Ross} at the A. F. Ghylin home Mon- ; Gudrun Jordahl went | day, where Miss Gud- the train to Valley City | ittle and Clayton Little were business callers Tuesday. Johnson left for Iowa Frid be employed at car- was joined at Wilton by his mother, ; , schools the latter part of the week: |« Martin Strand and son Eugene and daughter Verna were callers in Bis- marck Friday. Hilda and Elsie Ghylin was a call- er of Mrs. Signe Johnson one day last week. Miss Madge Runey and her father W. E. Runey were dinner guests at the R. C. Nelson home last Sunday. Helen Johnson visited the last part of the week with relatives in ‘Wilton. Oscar and Margaret Hagstrom and Marion Strand motored Naomi and Albert Hagstrom to Bismarck Sun- day, Naomi returning to Windsor, N. D., and Albert returning to Dickin- son. Mrs. Signe Johnson and children were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Johnson Sunday. Mrs. Pearl Nelson spent Monday \in Bismarck visiting with friends. Mrs. Mattie Bigler was a dinner guest at the Conrad Johnson home Monday. Telene Strand visited last week with Helen Broehl. Mrs. Fisher and Mrs. Mikelson of Regan called on Mrs. Signe Johnson Friday. Simon Larson, who has spent the past year et the home of his brother- in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Pearson left Tuesday morning for Malaca, Minn., where he plans to visit at the home of-his brother-in- law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Nelson. From there he plans to go to Minneapolis to visit with his brother John Larson. is FS SRU SSE REET GRE SOLS Heaton ——— SS By SARAH HEINLE oo A. H. Heinle and son Edwin were business callers at Fred Wagner home Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Slater and daughter of Turtle Lake spent the Christmas vacation at Mandan. Miss Haug and Miss Stemki, teacb- ers in the Turtle Lake school, spent their Christmas vacation at their parental home at Grafton, N. D. Miss Amilo Newheath and Jake Bauer come home Sunday after spending their two weeks Christmas vacation at Cleveland, N. D. A. H. Heinle and daughters and sons took Sarah Heinle up to Turtle Lake Sunday after spending her Christmas vacation at home. John Newheath Sr., and Rudolph Heinle visited at the Bill Kreho home | Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs, John Newheath Sr. and sons Herman and Bennie and Mrs. Bill Krcho and daughter Ber- nice were visiting at Fred Wagner's place Sunday evening. Miss Amilo Newheath and Jake Bauer ~isited at Fred Walcker home Sunday evening. Rudolph Heinle and John New- heath Sr. visited at Fred Walcker’s home Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. August Walcker and family were visiting at John Fand- rick home New Year's day. iiss Alma Walcker spent her New Year vacation at underwood with August Walcker. Mr. and Mrs. John J. Walcker Jr. and son, Elmer went to Underwood Sunday to get their dauhgter Alma and spend the evening at August Walcker's where Alma stayed. Mr. and Mrs. David Keck and family and Mr. and Mrs. John Ham- mack and Vernon Morrison were visiting at Wm. Jennings place Sun- day evening. School No. 1 started Jan. 5 after a week Christmas vacation. Edna Stone is the teacher. De Ra a | Glen View 1 —_—— By MBS. L. JACOBSON The Walter Simons family were dinner guests at the W. A. Larson home New Year's day. e will enter the Normal) evening at the Lars Jacobson home. . Simons, , Albert, Leonard and Millard’