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Many references to the city are from a former numbering system as shown on this map. This map shows the present markings and the old. NORTH DAKOTA STATE LIBRARY

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Valley City NORTH DAKOTA "The City of Five Name,1 PflQKORAUTHQF 1883 - 1983

A historical record commemorating the one hundred years since the In­ corporation of the village of Valley City into the city of Valle City and an IrrcZni of the city's beginnings since the railroad came to the second crossing o he SeVenne" River" in 1872. Historical references are.derived from the efforts of Thomas Elliott, Barnes County Historical Society, C. (Van) Vandestreek, publisher, Valley City Times-Record, and Gunder Berg, Times-Record staff member. . Advertising committee consisted of O.B. De La Barre cha^an; Joe Noles Brownell Cole, Cal Sebelius, Nellie Lewellyn, Ralph McKay, Lo.s Brier, Ray Colville and anyone else who may have assisted in any way. Layout supervision: Arthur Dafoe, Diane Sommerfeld and Patty Dawson. Printed by the Valley City Times-Record.

C. (Van) Vandestreek Gunder Berg Tom Elliott

S06 „5m,rrt. H. B. « -l— Foreword This account of the one hundred-year life of the City of Valley City has been divided into four periods, responding to the four 25-year segments that have passed since the city's incorporation. Because much of the news of the first 25 years was dependent on the newspaper accounts of the day, and because publishers and editors of that period were more wont to deal with the politics and national news of the day, stories and "boiler plate" reproductions of column fillers either sent to them or purchased by them, the news of the first quarter century that is presented is more sketchy and unrelated to a specific year than what will befound in thesucceeding three quarters. The period from 1909 to 1982 is taken from the files of the Valley City Times- Record, selected for their ability to show the movement of the city, and the firms and people who passed through those years, each taking some small or large part in the ongoing movement of the community. Compiling a history in this fashion, it was felt the readers would get a spirit of transition, of living with the community as it made its changes, saw new faces arrive, old faces depart. They would also remember familiar names, familiar places and familiar incidents of their own period of time in the life of Valley City.

Dedication This book is dedicated first to the pioneers who chose the land, remained here for settlement, and left their good traditions to their successors. It is also dedicated to all those who at some time called it their home or place of residence, and in so doing, formed the history of the community.

—2— First on the Banking Scene in Valley City 1880 -1983 For 103 years a financial presence in the community, assisting you in your financial needs, boosting the community and providing sound savings and investment programs. We are proud of our many years in this city, proud of the changes we have made and the changes the community has made. Now, we are heading into a second century of sound banking practices, continued service to the community and leadership for the community.

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-4— —Prologue— The Story of the Settlement of Valley City By Thomas P. Elliott

It was a hot day in July, 1872, when the worktrain General Rosser, chief engineer of the railroad slowly steamed westward from the miserable tent city construction train, had set up his headquarters on the of "Centralia" on the west bank of the Red River of the west side of the river, with some fifty tents laid out with North. military precision to house the various offices, mess Just a month before, track had been laid to the river halls and barracks of the railroad workers. A detail of on the east side and a village had sprung up overnight. infantry and a troop of cavalry were camped just to the Moorhead by name, it was destined to be known as the north of the railroad camp. As the worktrain moved "The Wickedest City in the World." slowly forward, the engineers, escorted by a squad of A bridge had been thrown across the river at this infantry, staked the right of way. The graders followed point and a rude collection of huts and tents housing a closely and behind them, the track layers. Infantry motley group of camp followers and speculators had soldiers provided protection in the event of an Indian materialized overnight. This was "Centralia." attack. Squatters would have been a better name for them as Out in front of the engineers there was a screen of the land on the west side of the river still belonged to cavalry, constantly on the lookout for possible raids by the I ndians and had not been surveyed. the ever-dangerous Indians. Among the more affluent of the tent dwellers was The going was tough. The prairie grass, centuries Charles Mulherin. He had opened a grocery store in a old, was difficult to cut with the horse-drawn im­ tent, stocked with a few of the staples necessary to plements of the time. Although the right of way in keep life together in the little frontier village. As the general followed high ground, it was necessary to cross railroad moved west, Mulherin moved with it, finally low places. Extensive filling and grading, using pick to be tied to his wagon and burned to death by Indians and shovel, horses and scrapers and some wagons somewhere in the west. consumed much time. Men and horses suffered from Nearby, in another tent, there lived a man named the summer heat and the inevitable hordes of George Peoples. Peoples also followed the railroad and voracious mosquitoes. later became the first mayor of Edwinton, later called There was precious little fresh water to be had as the "Bismarck." Still later, he became mayor of the sister summer rains had passed and what little water they city of Mandan. did find in the low spots was brackish and foul to the A log cabin had been built in the woods south of the taste. The water barrels had been filled at the first river crossing the previous fall by a Mr. A.H. Moore. crossing of the Sheyenne River, but were nearly empty With the coming of the railroad, this cabin served as when the head of the track crossed the Maple River. the first hotel in what was later Fargo. Mr. A.H. Moore Here the water was so low that it took a long time to fill was the grandfather of Dr. Max M. Moore of Valley not only the water barrels but the engine on the City. He served as a Deputy United State Marshal worktrain. during the next few years and later opened a store in The track edged westward as the days went Lisbon, Dakota Territory. uneventfully by. No large bodies of Indians were

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Earliest Valley City scene. sighted although several small groups, usually and reached up and opened the door to the coach. families, were seen in the distance and the cavalry Slowly and stiffly, several army officers and one lone rode off to investigate. General Rosser made his daily civilian climbed down to the ground and filed into the visit to the head of the track and conferred with his darkness of the cabin door. engineers. The graders and track layers, mostly Irish As the long, hot day drew to a close, the men on the but with a "Duke's Mixture" of other nationalities, west side of the river walked across the stringers of the respectfully doffed their hats and caps as the general bridge to the east side and supper on the worktrain. rode by. Many secretly wondered what they and the They wearily swung aboard and seated themselves at general were doing out here in the "great nowhere" the long tables in the mess cars. Not much time was with the everlasting heat, mosquitoes and wind. wasted in small talk while eating as each was thinking July passed into August and the head of the track of the cool swim and bath in the offing. Finished eating, reached the westward side of the Red River Valley. they trooped back to the bunk cars for a change of The country became more hilly and the problem of clothing and like a bunch of boys, raced one another to cutting through the low hills to maintain a good grade the river's edge. slowed the pace somewhat. However, August passed Reaching the site of the nearly completed bridge, and September found the going better as the stakes they noted a couple of strangers, surrounded by began to descend a long ravine and the next morning workers, standing at the east end of the bridge. It the workers found themselves overlooking a wide, tree- seemed that the strangers were explaining something covered valley with a river winding its way to the and all edged up to the group to find out what was so south. interesting. The spirits of the workers picked up as they swung "My name is McFadgen and my friend here is their picks and shovels and there was talk of having a named Morrison. We came out here last spring in May swim and a good bath. There is little doubt that they and scouted the country. We decided the railroad was needed a bath ... two months on a worktrain with a going to cross the Sheyenne here, since there was shortage of water makes for poor bathing. One of the already a stagecoach line crossing the river and the men remarked that perhaps they could get a bath and a grade in and out of the valley seemed about right." The swim while the bridge was being built. Another an speaker was a well-built man, possibly thirty-five swered, "Don't worry, Ole Rosser ain't going to let us years of age and obviously quite confident that he knew rest while the bridge crew works. We will be on the what he was talking about. In truth, he had been a other side of the river, laying iron like our lives foreman with the railroad when the initial survey was depended on it. This here train has to have some track made and he had been through the Sheyenne Valley to run on after it crosses the bridge." and knew that the crossing was planned here and that By noon of the fourteenth, the grade had been the managers of the road were planning the location of completed to the river and the bridge builders took a town at the crossing. He had quit his job and with his over. Located just to the north of the grade as it ap­ friend, Morrison, had indeed arrrived in May of 1872. proached the river and in a cleared area, there was a "Are there any other white people here?" came a large log cabin. Everyone wondered "What in tar query from the group. John Morrison replied, "Mc­ nation" anyone would be doing living out here in Fadgen and I are the only white people here that we nowhere. A foreman spoke up and said that it was a know of. There are several families of half-breed stage station and that he had heard that this place was French fur traders and trappers living in dugouts in called "Carson's Crossing" but he wasn't sure. the river bank just south of the river bend, McFadgen The graders and track layers did not get their much has a cabin just north of the grade on the west side of desired chance to swim but were ferried across the the river and I have a small trading post south of the river where they found a line of staked ground leading grade." McFadgen spoke up, saying, "There is a fort across the valley and up another ravine to the west. south of here called Fort Ransom but we have never Grumbling, they set to work, hoping that nightfall been there. Soldiers from the fort have stopped here would mean a swim in the inviting waters of the with us, however." Sheyenne. "Are there any Indians about?" one worker asked. As they toiled in the scorching heat, one workei "There are several families living south of here in a raised up from his shoveling to mop his dripping brow. loop of the river but they are friendly Chippewa and Looking to the northwest, he was amazed to see a remain here only during the summer time. I buy stagecoach, drawn by four horses, rolling down the hill beaver and muskrat pelts from them," replied toward the river, even though the driver seemed to be Morrison. following some sort of a path as he moved back and One of the bystanders asked what McFadgen in­ forward to cut his speed. The actions of the driver as he tended doing here, now that he had a cabin erected. guided the team down the crude prairie road to the McFadgen, with a grin, replied, "Well, some people river, made for an exciting break in the monotony of say this country is not fit for human habitation. When I track building. came here in May I planted a bit of grain and a small As the stagecoach and its horses descended to more garden, and, believe it or not, I've had a bumper crop level ground, the driver slowed the pace somewhat but of everything. I think this will be good farming country did not hesitate to splash through the ford of the river and I'm going to file a claim at the land office in just north of the site of the unfinished bridge. With a Pembina as soon as I can. It is a dang long way up whoop and more hollering, the coach lurched up the there, you know. On top of that, who knows, there may east bank of the river and pulled to a halt in front of the just be a sizeable city here someday and I'll be in on the log cabin, the horses steaming and the coach dripping. ground floor!" The driver swung down from his perch up in front The answers to the questions had been interesting. It created a subject for conversation among the more With the completion of the raitroad siding, the name mature of the workers. Some stated that perhaps was changed to "Fifth Siding," meaning the fifth McFadgen and Morrison were pretty smart fellows siding west of Fargo at the time. and might have a real good thing. Others, remem­ The railroad company had platted a city which bering the heat and mosquitoes, seemed to think they straddled the river. However, McFadgen and Morrison were a bit crazy in the head. They noted that the put a crimp in their plans because they had filed pre­ nearest civilization was sixty miles to the east and not emption claims at the land office in Pembina to the two much civilization at that. Still others, looking at the sections of land through which the Sheyenne River beautiful valley and remembering McFadgen's story flowed at the crossing. Preemption claims took about the crops, quietly said to themselves that this precidence over any claim the railroad might have had might be the place they were looking for, where they for the land and the plat of the proposed city had to be could start life anew, what with the new homestead law moved to the next quarter section to the west. In 1874 and cheap land. the city was re-platted and at that time, renamed "Wahpeton," the Indian name for "Place of many The next day, about noon, September 15, 1872, the leaves." bridge was completed and track laid across the valley and the first train, into what was known as "Second Settlement was slow. Dakota Territory had a bad Crossing of the Sheyenne," puffed across the bridge name. To promote the settlement of Barnes County and stopped to pick up workers. A squad of soldiers (then Burbank County), the railroad sent two land was detailed to guard the bridge against the possibilty agents to the city to sell lots in the city and land in the that the Indians might attempt to burn it. The county. Mr. George Worthington and Col. L.D. Marsh worktrain boss, looking over the men as they boarded appeared on the scene ... Col. Marsh arriving by the train, pointed to one obviously Irish face and said, handcar, which he had pumped all the way from "Paddy Dolen, get your gear from the bunk car. You Fargo. He was put up at the tent hotel of Morrison and and your pal, Mike, are staying here. We need someone McFadgen until he could find other quarters. Wor­ to look after the water barrels and keep tab on things. thington came in style by train. Mr. Morrison has agreed to give you a place to sleep These men had a wide acquaintance in the east and and feed you. Rosser says that there will be a water due to the advertising of the Northern Pacific that an and coal stop here and a siding in a few months. Paddy, auction of lots would take place in July of 1878, many you are in charge!" people showed up to bid on what they considered to be With a short toot and a long blast from the engine, the choice lots. Imagine if you can, bidding upon a lot from worktrain slowly steamed across the valley, skirting a map and hoping that it is a part of the business the river where it looped around a heavy stand of district of a paper town. Lots sold for as low as $10.00 on timber and then up the long ravine to the west. what is now Main Street and were resold for $400.00 the same day. A woman by the name of Ida LaDuc at­ Paddy and Mike gathered up their gear and wended tended the auction, coming by train. She purchased their way through the trees to John Morrison's cabin. three lots where the First National Bank now stands Paddy found the door wide open and Morrison seated for $30.00 and sold them for $1200.00 that same day and on the stoop cleaning his Colt 44. "The boss says we are took the evening train back to Minneapolis. to bunk with you for awhile. This ain't no Sherman House, but I guess it will have to do!" said Dolen. Mr. Worthington had, upon his arrival here, changed Morrison, squinting down the barrel of his pistol, the name of the place to "Worthington" instead of replied, "Well, I don't rightly remember ever seeing Wahpeton, and it remained Worthington for about four you at the Sherman House in Chicago so I guess this years. During these four years, very little im­ will be better than a bedbug ridden bunk in a bunk car. provement was made in the village. In the spring of Right?" 1878, the Post Office Department requested that the "Truth is, McFadgen and I have decided to build us a name of the village be changed because mail intended tent hotel since this is going to be a metropolis from for Worthington, Minnesota was being sent to Wor now on ... reckon you two could give us a hand?" said thington, Dakota territory and vice-versa. This time a Morrison. Looking at Mike, Paddy replied, "A tent meeting of the residents was held, all 30 of them, and hotel will be danged cold when the snow blows, but let's Joel Weiser, one of the first merchants, suggested get at it!." Valley City and the post office accept the change. At To make a long story shorter, McFadgen and this time there were but twelve buildings in the village, Morrison, with the aid of Paddy and Mike, built a 22- including several bars, a general store and the section foot by 40-foot tent hotel and resturant and it served its house. There were less that 400 white people in the purpose for two years. It was located about where the entire county. city trailer park now is, probably facing south. In the spring of 1879, a Dr. Coe arrived by train and Within a month, a water tower was built, a section with him he brought a printing press, powered by foot house of sorts, made from lumber from old Fort power. With him came his father, also a medical Abercrombie, was constructed and Paddy Dolen and doctor. Dr. Coe immediately proceeded to publish a his friend, Mike, moved in. The siding was started, newspaper, the Northern Pacific Times. True, it further west from the section house. Paddy, who hailed wasn't much of a newspaper, but the first issue came from New York, had promised his mother to write out on May 12,1879. In his paper he extolled the virtues faithfully. In reply to his first letter from "Second of the Sheyenne Valley and the opportunities that Crossing of the Sheyenne," a letter arrived one day awaited individuals and families with the addressed as follows: "Paddi Dolien, 2X Sheyenne, homesteading then available to all. He sent hundreds D.T." It was the very first letter addressed and of his newspapers east to his friends and soon, within a received by a citizen of what is now Valley City. month or two, settlers began to arrive. By July the lone

—7- lumberyard was doing a land office business selling One might ask, "What became of D.D. McFadgen, lumber to the new settlers for their shacks on the Jim Morrison, Paddy Dolen and Mike?" Well, Paddy prairie. and Mike disappeared into history. Morrison became a leading merchant and left his name in history with 1879 and 1880 were boom years in Valley City. Car­ Morrison's Addition to Valley City. D.D. McFadgen penters and painters were in short supply. In fact, the became a wealthy landowner, farming 1680 acres (a editor of the newspaper, when he built an addition to huge farm in those days). When the county was his office for a kitchen, had to have the roof shingled by organized in 1874, he became the sheriff and served a girl. New businesses were springing up daily, it from 1874 to 1884, during a period when the lawlessness seemed. Of course all of this sudden building activity of the frontier was at its peak. Fearless, his ability was brought problems, especially when one realizes that recognized far and wide and the so-called "bad men" there were no graded streets ... no curbs and gutters ... of the period simply by-passed Valley City. If they did no sidewalks ... no lighting ... no sanitation ... and no stop here, D.D. simply had a talk with them and they water supply. went on their way or behaved like gentlemen while here. D.D. was a bachelor and in 1879 wrote a letter to By 1882 the influx of immigrants from the old the newspaper complaining that he had so little to do countries began, with most from Norway, some from and the county jail was so empty and wished that Sweden, some from Canada and some from Germany. something exciting might happen so he could make an This influx was to continue unabated for some lOyears. arrest. The editor replied in the paper that all he had to Valley City grew from 30 people in 1878 to over 3,000 do was get married and he would have plenty to do! people in 1889. In order to address many of the One hundred and eight years of history have passed problems brought on by this sudden growth, in 1883 the here in Valley City and in the Sheyenne Valley. Three village voted to become an incorporated city, with generations have been born and died here to make our power to sell bonds, levy taxes for specific im city a city to be proud of. We must be forever in their provements and, in general, keep ahead of the debt, for they endured a life by no means as com­ problems of the times. fortable as ours.

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-11— factors, retarded immigration to northern Dakota. Northern Pacific From 1874 to 1876 enormous swarms of grasshoppers ate their way across the prairies. In addition, the Platted Townsite winter of 1874-75 was exceedingly severe and this, followed by several dry years, served to deter most Editor's note: The following are excerpts from a potential immigrants. paper written by Frank E. Vyzralek, Department of The Northern Pacific Townsite Geography, North Dakota State University of Immigration picked up in 1877 and the following Agriculture and Applied Sciences and published in the summer the Northern Pacific platted its own townsite Proceedings of North Dakota Academy of Science, at the Sheyenne crossing on the same quarter section 1963. named in the 1874 Dakota Land Improvement Co. In 1871, when the Northern Pacific Railroad reached agreement. By the end of that year, during which a the Red River of the North at the present site of Fargo, popular vote changed the locality's name to Valley northern Dakota Territory was a vast rolling prairie City, the settlement consisted of 30 to 50 inhabitants. inhabited by a few Indians and fewer trappers, traders The year 1879 marked the beginning of the Dakota and soldiers. Little land had been put under Boom during which much of the territory was settled. cultivation; indeed, soldiers returning east in the 1860s The extension of railroads throughout most of nor reported the land as worthless for any agricultural thern Dakota was an important factor. A cheap means purposes. of transportation was thus provided to move the area's First Townsite products to the east and bring in the numerous The Northern Pacific extended its tracks west to the materials needed by the settlers. James River Valley during 1872, and in September the In addition, most of the desirable farmland to the first train crossed the Sheyenne River. A siding laid in east had been occupied by 1879 causing a general rise the valley west of the river gave the locality its first in price and taxes. Dakota's free, or at least cheaper, official name, Fifth Siding. farmland was the object of a large number of settlers. During the summer of 1872, a party of townsite Business District of 1880 speculators representing the Lake Superior and Puget By January 1, 1880, Valley City had grown con Sound Company, a Northern Pacific subsidiary, siderably. Its business district had taken on the passed through the valley and selected a quarter characteristics seen in many of the pioneer towns laid section of land on the river bank as a future townsite. out by the railroad in that the business buildings tended The embryo village was given the more romantic to face toward the tracks on both sides of the right of name of Wahpeton, a Sioux word meaning "village of way with the depot in the center. To the northeast were leaves." two new buildings housing a newspaper office and a It soon became apparent that the party had blun­ harness shop. dered in its selection. The Northern Pacific's land By 1879, Hiram Walker built a small water powered grant gave it title to only the odd-numbered sections, faflou r mill on the Sheyenne River at the south edge of while the land chosen lay within an even numbered town. At the same time a small hotel, the Valley City one. This was public land open to settlement by anyone House, was built along the street connecting the who cared to choose it. business district and the mill. A year later a Canadian, John Morrison, filed a pre­ North of the tracks and several blocks to the west, emption on that exact same quarter section. Sub­ three large new buildings were erected (during 1880) - sequent attempts to evict him from the land failed and a brick bank building and a general store and a livery the first townsite venture in the Sheyenne Valley ended stable, both of wood frame construction. This new unsuccessfully. outgrowth came about through the efforts of a group of The Worthington - Marsh townsite In December, 1873, two men from Wisconsin, George Worthington and L.D. Marsh, settled in the valley having purchased a section of railroad land some miles south of the railroad crossing. Two months later the pair, under the name of the Dakota Land I mprovement Company, signed an agreement with the railroad reserving every other odd numbered section in townships 139 and 140, range 58, to be sold to incoming settlers by the company at mutual profit. One of the provisions called for the establishment of a townsite on a quarter section of land in the section just west of the ill-fated Wahpeton townsite of 1872. The new site was given the name of Worthington in honor of one of the founders of the Dakota Land Improvement Co. This speculation also failed largely from the lack of new settlers. This lack is not surprising. In the fall of 1873, shortly after the line had been completed to the Missouri, the Northern Pacific failed; this precipitated a nationwide financial panic. The period from 1873 to 1878 was one of pronounced economic depression The first hotel in Valley City located near the Russell- throughout the country. This, along with several other Miller Milling Co.

-12- Valley City about 1890. land speculators, all employees of the Northern Dakota Territory by Kindred. The hotel was named in Pacific's Land Examining Department. These men Kindred's honor when it was completed in 1882. Late in found that most of the lots in the vicinity of the business 1881, George Getchell, who had already doubled the district had already been purchased by other size of his livery stable, added a third story and a speculators. They gained control of a large number of mansard roof to the structure and gave Valley City its lots to the north and northwest of the existing business first Opera House. district, and attempted to create a new business The 1881-82 building boom saw several large new district, thus raising land values to their eventual buildings go up in the older business district. The profit. With C.F. Kindred's financing, the town's first Parkhouse and Sayles general store and Darby bank opened. Holmes and Thompson built the new O'Malley's Dakota House were erected on its western general store and George Getchell, a prominent edge. But it was a case of too little too late. Finally, in Barnes County farmer, the livery stable. the summer of 1882, the railroad built a new depot just The earlier movement to the northeast that began in south of the Kindred Hotel, as if in recognition of the 1879 ceased abruptly. The newspaper, purchased by fact that the center of business activity had indeed Kindred, was moved to the bank building. The harness moved west. shop moved to a new building in the old business End of the Boom district. The Valley City business building boom came to a The movement in the direction of the mill also died rather abrupt end in the fall of 1882. There are several under the effects of the new speculation. The older district continued to grow, several large new buildings being constructed during 1880. Most important of all, several merchants built additions to their structures, indicating a confidence in the future of the town. It is at this point that Valley City can be said to have passed from its boom town era to that of a permanently established area.

1881-82 Building Boom The summer of 1881 ushered in a business building boom in Valley City. That year, and the one following, saw the conflict between the two competing business districts reach its high point, resulting in a gradual decline of the older area as a center of retail business activity. This result, although inevitable, did not show itself strongly until the end of the Dakota Boom years. The building race between the two districts waxed hot and heavy during the summer of 1881. Then in Sep­ tember, a local land promoter, B.W. Benson, under the direction and financing of Kindred, began work on a three-story brick hotel building, a facility which the community badly needed. The following year the structure was completed by Thomas Adams, of the Adams Chewing Gum family, an easterner lured to Central Ave. North in 1884.

-13- possible reasons for this. Charles Kindred, who had Strangely enough, the foundations which Kindred spent so much in promoting a new business district in and his group of speculators had laid have remained to Valley City, virtually bankrupted himself in a losing this day the core of Valley City's modern central attempt at being elected to the House of Represen­ business district. However, all members of the group, tatives from Minnesota's newly formed Fifth District. with the exception of John Holmes, disappeared from Another factor to be considered was that the boom was the Dakotas before the end of the boom. Holmes con already moving west of Valley City. By the fall of 1882, tinued to operate his general store until his death in the most of the public and railroad lands had been taken up early 1900s. east of the Missouri and many of the settlers merely Prominent among pioneers of the community is the passed through on their way to the land still unselected Walker family, who came to Valley City in 1879 from in western Dakota and Montana. Rushford, Minn. From the end of 1882 to the end of the Dakota Boom in Hiram Walker, prior to emigrating west, had 1886, business building construction fell off sharply in established a flour mill, machine shop and foundry in comparison to the earlier years. However, there was Minnesota, and when he came to Valley City acquired an outgrowth of the earlier business district toward the suitable land along the Sheyenne River where he built west, which in effect, served to connect the two com­ a dam and flour mill. He also acquired farm land west peting areas. The newer buildings in this area were of Valley City. The mill property was sold to John built mainly of brick which helped to place the con Russell and became first the Sheyenne Rolling Mills necting link on a more solid foundation, in the older and later the Russell-Miller Milling Co. district, Darby O'Malley built a two story brick ad Land on which the State Teachers College was dition to the Dakota House, but it still had neither size located was at one time Mr. Walker's property, which or accomodations to compare with the Kindred Hotel. he deeded to the state to be used as the site of the By 1887, widespread drought conditions had brought Normal School. on the complete collapse of the Dakota Boom. A general depression spread acrosss the territory The first meeting of a lodge of Masons, a fraternity resulting in a large number of business failures. based on the fatherhood of God and brotherhood of Hundreds of settlers, harassed by the drought and man, in Valley City was held the evening of May 7, disappointed in business and land speculations, left the 1881, over John Holmes' store on what is now Central Dakotas. Valley City was hit as hard by the changing Avenue and located where the Job Services offices are conditions as any other Dakota town. Stores that had now. Another of the older lodges is the Knights of been doing a bustling business in 1882 and 1883 stood Pythias Lodge of Valley City. Dispensation for empty in 1887. organization of the lodge, number 26, was issued on Fires, in the end, spelled finish to the older business June 18, 1895 by C.G. Gregory and the lodge was in district. A blaze in February, 1890, wiped out the heart stituted July 9th that year. of the area. Two years later the brick addition to the Activity leading up to the historic event began in 1891 Dakota House was destroyed. The burned-over lots when Mr. Grey and M.G. Burke, both old time mem stood empty for the most part until after the turn of the bers of the Knights of Pythias now residing in Valley century. City, stirred interest of others in the organization. C.K.

Ritchie Bakery, the first in the city, was justnorth of where the library was built.

—14- Bassett of the Valley City Alliance frequently inserted news items a about the K-P's and one or two informal Minutes of Meeting of meetings with a view to forming such a lodge were held in 1894. Then the following year, A.H. Skinner of Lit­ Committee on Incorporation chfield, Minn., was successful in raising a charter list, with the result that an Application of Dispensation was January 14, 1881 made and approved. Valley City, Dakota Territory The State Normal School, now known as Valley City 14th January, 1881 State College, opened its doors for the first time on Meeting of the Committee on Incorporation held this October 13, 1890. There were 35 students and they met, 14th day of January, 1881. for the first few weeks, in two rooms above a business Present: H. Root, Dr. S.B. Coe, J.S. Weiser, A.S. place on Fifth Avenue (now Central). Rev. J.W. Sifton, Campbell. Congregational minister in Valley City, was prevailed On motion H. Root was elected chairman. upon to act as principal of the school in addition to his On motion A.S. Campbell was elected secretary. clerical duties. Soon, the upper story of the brick On motion H. Root, seconded A.S. Campbell the building at 316 Second Ave. N.E., occupied by the names of J.S. Parkhouse and B.W. Benson were added Sheyenne Bottling Works, was made ready and classes to said committee. were transferred to that site. The building since has On motion Dr. S.B. Coe was elected Enumerator of been torn down and the telephone office was erected. the Census. One of the first industries in Valley City was a bakery On motion of J. Parkhouse that this village as in­ and significant history is woven around it. And corporated into six (6) districts as follows: District No. significant, too, is the history of the man who operated 1, all that portion lying north of R.R. and east of central the village bakery. line of 2nd Ave.; No. 2, north of track between 2nd and Thomas N. Ritchie was born in Dundee, Scotland, the 5th Ave.; No. 3, north of R.R. and west of 5th Ave.; No. son of hereditary tenants of the Earl of Haliburton — a 4, south of R.R., west of 5th; No. 5, south of R.R. bet­ name important in Scotland-England history down ween 2nd and 5th Ave.; No. 6, south of R. R., east of 2nd through the centuries. Little Thomas was well taught Ave. in the Parish schools, and later in an attempt to give Seconded by Weiser. Carried. him a trade that would help him become a barrister, he On motion of S.B. Coe the secretary be authorized to was apprenticed to a baker. At nineteen, his family procure the original notes and account of surveyor and moved to Canada — and sadly — that ambition was have the minutes of this meeting published in the never to be realized, for when young Thomas married Valley City Times — with necessary affidavit at in 1876 it was necessary to work hard at his trade in tached. order to provide for his family. That need brought him to Valley City in 1882 where his bakery and home were set up in what was the Ritchie home on Central Avenue North. The goodies of the day were baked in the basement and sold upstairs and at his restaurant which The First Letter stood next to the railroad tracks on property which In 1873, the first letter received via Northern Pacific would later be the site of the Chamber of Commerce mail car in what is now Valley City was addressed offices. thus: padi dolein, 2x, Shi , which deciphers to Paddy The Toring Co. jewelers and optometrists, located in Dolein, Second Crossing of the Sheyenne, which was at the Straus Block, was one of Valley City's pioneer one time the name given to the Valley City area. Only businesses. summer service was maintained; in winter months the The firm was established back in 1879 by Ole mail was carried by soldiers with dog teams. These Knutson, the original store being located on Main soldiers received one dollar apiece for letters and 50 Street. cents apiece for newspaper delivery from early set­ G.H. Toring, employed as a watchmaker by Mr. tlers. This service was the only news communication Knutson, purchased the business from the original with the outside world. owner in 1929. The first person to handle mail in this area, when no Woodbine Chapter No. 4 of the Order of Eastern Star towns existed west of Fargo to Bismarck with small was established in Valley City on February 20th, 1891, settlement exceptions, was one of the Worthington as a fraternal organization. The original slate of of­ brothers, followed by a Mr. Bates and Peter Seeman ficers consisted of Kate Black, Worthy Matron; Thos. who distributed mail from their lumberyard and N. Ritchie, Worthy Patron; Elsie McKay, Associate blacksmith shops. None of the three were ever of Matron; Ida Featherstone, secretary; and Henrietta ficially appointed postmaster. Stull, treasurer. Peter Connors was the first officially appointed postmaster. He was appointed in 1876 when the first official post office was established here. This first post Centennial Shorts office was located south of the Northern Pacific track about 600 feet west of the railroad bridge in a building Valley City's first store building was erected in 1877 later occupied by a Chinese laundry. The second by Arne Oleson. location was on the site of the American National Bank. From there it was moved in the night to the The first crop raised in Barnes County was 150 present Bong's Bootery lot, then to the rear of the First bushels of potatoes and a small crop of wheat in the fall National Bank and finally in 1917 to its present of 1873by D.D. McFadgen. location.

—15— Best Wishes To Valley City On Their 100th Year Birthday!

waaa^si&iam The Valley City Eagles have been a part ot the community for almost 50 years. Since the start, the Eagles have played a role in the community of Valley City. Starting with a small club uptown, it has expanded to its present facility, boosting a membership of over 2,500 members which is nationwide. Our aerie has to its dis­ posal for our members the following: 3 banquet rooms seating from 50 to 500 people, a bar and lounge seating over 600 and one of the finest dance floors in North Dakota. Through our charity we've had the pleasure of helping many organizations, our own community, as well as surrounding communities, achieve their financial goals in the completion of worthwhile projects. Our quality food and beverage, our congenial and pleasant personnel and our high standard of fraternal brotherhood has kept the Valley City Eagles as one of the top aeries in the nation. Our Eagles aerie is open to any Eagle member and whether it be during the Centennial or anytime during the year, we invite you to stop and visit us at Aerie 2192.

-16- The Valley City Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie 2192 was chartered July, 1935. The chartered class has grown from a class of 110 to a membership of more than 2,500.

Past President's Room

The Eagles Auxiliary was instituted in November 1956 with 46 charter members.

Friendship Room overlooking the ballroom. The most recent organization of the Eagles was the forming of the Junior Eagles. They were chartered in June 1980.

Friendship Room overlooking the river.

-17- Pioneer Business Firms Flourished 75 Years Ago

In 1879 when Barnes County was organized, there were but five houses on the site of Valley City. Settlers commenced arriving slowly, but they were generally a solid and substantial band and they laid the foundation of the community intelligently and well. In 1879, a sprightly little journal, called the Northern Pacific Times, which is now known as the Valley City Daily Times-Record, made its appearance and the following year witnessed the organization of numerous business houses and the Valley City bank. The population of the village in 1880 was upwards of 1,000, but 1881 was the red letter year in its settlement, for then the tide of immigration began flowing. Churches, hotels, public buildings, stores and residences were The location of the first newspaper, the Northern raised and by 1883, when the city was incorporated, Pacific Times. Building still stands on Second Street there were nearly 2,000 residences. N.E. The December, 1883 issue of "Leading Industries of stock of 500,000 feet and the annual sale was about the West" lists these pioneer business establishments. 2,000,000 feet. THE KINDREDHOTEL C.A. BENSON This exceptionally elegant hotel was erected in 1882 Mr. Benson established his hardware house in 1879. 83 and opened to public patronage July 2, 1883, under The building was adjoining the Kindred Hotel and the management of Meir and Stanton and very soon consisted of a salesroom 25 x 90 in size plus a thereafter came under the sole control of G.W. warehouse 10x24 ad joining. There was a I so a tin shop in Stanton Jr. The Kindred was an attractive brick connection and general manufacturing and repair was structure, 100x100feet in area and having three stories. carried on here. The hardware was well stocked with Sixty comfortable, well appointed and neatly furnished all kinds of heavy hardware and shelf goods, pocket chambers were in use for accommodation of the and table cutlery, cooking and heating stoves, tin, traveling public. Construction cost was $45,000 and an sheet iron, and copper ware, and wire. additional $15,000 was spent by the owner, Thos. Adams, to furnish it. The halls and corridors, parlor Mr. Benson also operated a large depot for sale of and reception rooms were elegantly furnished and agriculture implements and transaction in the carpeted; ceilings were lofty, and stairways wide. department brought the total sales in 1883 to nearly EDWARDS & BLACKWELL LUMBER CO. $100,000. In January 1883, this corporation bought the business DICKEY & FISH and stock of W.F. Jones and succeeded him in the Among the leading law, land and loan represen­ lumber business. Mr. Edwards was president and tatives in the pioneer community were G.H. Dickey general manager of the Kansas Lumber Co., with and F.M. Fish. The partnership was formed in 1882, headquarters in Topeka. with the men practicing in all territorial and federal courts before the local land office and the general The Valley City yard was located on the N.P. track, department in Washington. Mr. Dickey was the first was several hundred feet in area, carried an average member of the Legislature elected from this district. B.W. BENSON Established in 1879, Mr. Benson's realty business by 1883 was the most extensive in the Northwest. He had vast acreage of wild and cultivated, town and rural property upwards of 100,000 acres for disposal to new settlers, and his holdings included land in Barnes, LaMoure, Stutsman, Griggs, Trail and Call counties. He was a vice president of the First National Bank, a member of the Territorial House of Representatives and a member of the school board. A.M. CARLSON Mr. Carlson owned several businesses and residential lots in Valley City, and in addition, was a wholesale and retail dealer in wines, liquors, tobacco and cigars. He also operated a billiard hall. DR. C. COREY Dr. Corey was a veterinary surgeon who, in 1882, established a livery stable in the booming community of Valley City. The livery stable had room for 100 Homesteaders traveling through the city past the horses, although stalls for only 22. He kept 12 horses for Kindred Hotel. livery trade.

-18— F.H.ADAMS City. Both were practical and skilled in tailoring and Mr. Adams, who served as Barnes County attorney employed several expert cutters. from 1878 until 1881, was a dealer in wheat lands and C.S. DESHON city property. His rates were quoted as $4 to $10 per C.S. Deshon carried a complete stock of fancy acre for wild land, $10 to $20 per acre for improved land groceries, books, stationery, tobacco, cigars and and $75 to $500 each for city lots. smokers' sundries and also a varied assortment of CHARLES HOLLINSHEAD choice confections. He was the only dealer in books and The honor of establishing the first livery stable in stationery in Valley City. Mr. Deshon, a native of Valley City goes to Charles Hollinshead. A resident of Kentucky, came here in 1882. Pawnee City, Neb., he came to North Dakota in the He also operated the Northern Pacific Hotel during first tide of immigration in 1880 and that same year set 1883. This hotel, one of the pioneer establishments of its up his business. His first stable was too small and by kind in the city, was established in 1879. Located near 1883 he had a fine two-story building on the corner of the railroad depot, it had a frontage 75 feet and con Second Steet and Fourth Avenue. There were ac­ tained 40 sleeping rooms, all large, airy and com commodations for 60 head of horses. fortably furnished. O.P. ENERSON THOMAS& ENDRESS The general merchandise store operated by O.P. The pharmaceutical business, represented in Valley Enerson in 1883 had been established in Valley City by City in 1883 by Thomas & Endress, was established by J. Hauser. Dr. Harvey in 1881. All kinds of drugs, chemicals, The sales room was 25x80 in size and the store medicines, paints, oils, sundries, toilet wares, per­ carried practically every type of general merchandise. fumery and kindred articles were carried in addition to Mr. Enerson was elected alderman from the Second a full line of fancy articles, stationery, wall paper, Ward in 1883, the first to serve in this capacity. confectionery, tobacco, cigars and smokers' sundries. PAUL PARRODEAU MASON & BARTON This gentleman was the only exclusive dealer in coal Without a skillful blacksmith at hand, the farmer of and wood in pioneer Valley City. His business was North Dakota with his numerous labor-saving established in August, 1883. All kinds of wood were machines would be continually in "hot water," since furnished, either in cordwood shape, cut to desired there is no telling when something is going to break. length or split, and coal was brought from Ohio and Valley City had a good pioneer day establishment, Pennsylvania mines as well as from the lignite fields of operated by Mason and Barton. North Dakota. Mr. Parrodeau came to Valley City in The business was established by Mr. Mason in 1880 1880. and Mr. Barton became associated with him in 1882. CUMMINGS BROTHERS The two forges in the smithy were always burning. The Cummings Brothers, natives of Toronto, O. LUND Canada, established a feed and sale stable in 1883 and Mr. Lund was one of the first men to take up sold mules, horses and stock of any kind on com­ residence in Valley City and in 1881 he established the mission. They also owned a livery service. first meat market here. He came here from Fargo J.W.SCOTT where he had settled in 1869 and erected the second Mr. Scott, one of the leading attorneys, notaries and real estate brokers in Dakota, established his business here in 1881. In addition to his law practice, he had by 1883, acquired 60,000 acres of land for sale in Griggs and Barnes Counties. Prices ranged from $6 to $25 per acre. MRS. F.A. BLODGETT Mrs. Blodgett was an artistic and experienced milliner and dress maker. She also handled ladies' finishing goods, hosiery, hair goods and her trade embraced the most fashionable ladies of Valley City, Sanborn, Tower City and Oriska. She also taught stamping, Kensington embroidery and painting. FIFTH AVENUE MEAT MARKET This market was conducted by James Smith, who came directly from Scotland to Valley City to establish the business in 1882. He was the first merchant to offer free delivery to any part of the city. O.N. RUSHFELT On July 4, 1881, O.N. Rushfelt established a general harness-making business here. He carried a well assorted stock of harness, saddles, collars, bridles, whips, combs, brushes, etc., and employed several expert harness makers. LUND& PEDERSON This firm of merchant tailors and importers of fine cloths and trimmings, was established in 1883 and O.N. Rushfelt Harness Shop, East Main, Valley City. conducted the only establishment of its kind in Valley Present home of the American Legion.

—19- < »J1 in UQi 11,6 uitMii Btsmawk. N, ft. M*Q9 building in that city. His butcher business kept up with the increasing growth of Valley City and his stock in the early days included both fresh and cured meats and game and fish in season. HABERSTICH & STAIR These men operated the "O.K. Restaurant" under the First National Bank and furnished meals to transients and regular patrons at all hours. Both came from Indiana where they had long experience in the catering business. PACIFIC HOUSE This was one of the pioneer business establishments in Valley City, the building having been erected and a hotel started in 1879. There were eight rooms for the accommodation of guests and meals were served to lodgers. It was operated by Jerome Kintner. W.R.WILLIAMS In March of '83, Mr. Williams took over the livery and feed stable on Third Avenue which had been established in 1879 by Charles Hollinshead. The demand for teams and vehicles in 1883 was tremendous as new settlers desired transportation to look over their land. Mr. Williams had accommodations for thirty head of horses and had 15 head of fine horses kept for livery purposes. THOMAS THOMPSON Dr. Thompson was a graduate of Edinburgh Veterinary College of Scotland and prior to establishing himself in Valley City in August, 1882, had 30 years of practice in both civil and military life in Great Britain and the United States. He was a veterinary surgeon with the famous 7th United States Pioneer Remington Office Building. Built in 1882. Cavalry. F.H. REMINGTON In 1881 Mr. Remington established a law office in Valley City and also negotiated loans on first mortgage made abstracts, paid taxes for non residents and security and made a specialty of loans and chattels. conducted a general loan and land business. It was His holdings included a farm of 1,800 acres here, 725 of organized in 1882. Mr. Hills was an attorney, at Fond which were sown to wheat in 1883 and averaged twenty Du Lac, prior to coming to Valley City. bushels to the acre. PARKHOUSEANDSAYLES J.S. WEISER Parkhouse and Sayles were in 1883 the largest Mr. Weiser came to Valley City in 1877 and mercantile establishment in the community, with a full established a small general merchandise store, which and complete line of goods, except drugs and hardware by 1883 had grown to a very large store. He added a supplies. The firm occupied a three-story brick lumberyard, an agricultural implement department building, every story of which was crowded with goods. and farmed 320 acres, 250 of which were in cultivation The firm bought stock in Boston, New York and in that year. The general store was 30x100, two stories Chicago as well as from St. Paul and Minneapolis. high and carried the largest and most complete stock C.F. SCHILLING to be found in the Territory at that time. With four Mr. Schilling was the only exclusive dealer in feed in warehouses, his lumberyard, and the store, the total Valley City. The business was established in 1881 and number of square feet under roof exceeded 10,000. He the store was centrally located on the principal was county treasurer for three terms, a director of the business thoroughfare while the stock carried was First National Bank, and owner of many fine residence complete in variety and abundant in quantity. and business lots in Valley City. D.W. & F.C. CLARK P.O. KING This pioneer insurance agency was established in Mr. King, in 1883, was the proprietor of the only 1881 by D.W. Clark and the partnership formed in house furnishing goods in Valley City. The store was August 1881. They issued policies against losses by fire, established in 1879 and carried a full line of carpeting, tornado and lightning as well as being agents for some picture frames, wall paper, mouldings, brackets, of the most prominent life and accident companies. coffins, caskets, mortuary goods and household sun DAKOTA HOUSE dries in addition to furniture. He manufactured to This hostelry was located on Main Street opposite the order in his shop and warehouse on Main Street. N.P. depot and had twenty-five rooms, sample rooms THE PEOPLE'S LOAN AND TRUST COMPANY for commercial travelers; a dining room, bar and The People's Loan and Trust Company, Merit D. bi I lard parlor. In 1883 it was under the management of Hills, manager, bought and sold land, examined titles, Mr. O'Malley who had resided here three years.

-20— JOHN SIMONS G.K. ANDRUS Mr. Simons' farm machinery business was located G.K. Andrus was an attorney who conducted a real on Third Avenue and the premises had ample storage estate, collection and insurance business. He possessed capacity and a complete stock of harvesting a large amount of cultivated land himself and had land machinery, reapers and mowers, buggies, spring for sale throughout the wheat belt. wagons, windmills, pumps, sewing machines, etc. He In 1883 he was city attorney. Mr. Andrus had an established the business in 1879. In 1886 Mr. Simon was interest in the Valley City Opera House and was elected sheriff and served six years in that capacity. manager of this institution. HENRY WOLD A dealer in saddlery, harness, boots and shoes, Mr. Wold established his business in Valley City in 1879. He was a manufacturer as well as a dealer. He purchased the greater part of his stock in Chicago and St. Paul, but bought whips in Staunton, Mass. JAMES ALLEN The jewelry and watchmaking industry was represented in early Valley City by only one establishment, that of James Allen. He carried a full stock of all goods from a five-cent collar butlon to a $20 gold watch. He also carried optical goods and was an artistic engraver. Mr. Allen established his business here in 1882. NORTHERN PACIFIC ELEVATOR This company, transacted a vast amount of business and handled upwards of 400,000 bushels of grain yearly. The elevator at Valley City was managed by A.W. Wenk. It had a capacity of 60,000 bushels, was 30x 150 in size, with 60 feet elevation; was operated by steam power furnished by a fifteen horsepower engine and twenty horsepower boiler; had facilities for cleaning and forwarding of 8,000 bushels of grain daily. During 1882, 200,000 bushels were received and shipped with exports made principally to Duluth and Min­ neapolis.

G.H. Dickey and horse

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Looking toward college on Fifth Ave. in early scene. Opera House and Kindred Hotel on left.

-21 THINGS AS THEY WERE were fine for the years in which they were used. With the respect to the fine operation of dedicated operators, that once satisfactory operation could not begin to handle today's telephone traffic. Bell Laboratories have provided modern switching methods and new equipment that have kept up with demand for phone service and provided the communication tools needed for modern living. The Northwestern Bell Telephone, Co. is preparing for the telephone switching systems of the future for the use in Valley City's Second Century. NORTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE, CO.

Valley City Clock Lounge KIWANIS CLUB "A Friendly Face To Serve You" President: Dan Smith 141 West Main Pres. Elect: Jerry Simenson Vice President: Harvey Hochalter Doris J. Thompson, Owner Secretary: Thomas P. Elliott Treasurer: Richard Betting Board of Directors: David Nelson, Harvey Hochhalter, Ken Matson Studio Arlie Braunberger, Cecil Miller, 1953-1983 Roger Weisenburger We are celebrating our 30th Anniversary. Serving Valley City and Barnes County since 1922! We congratulate Valley City on their 100th. CONGRATULATIONS! Kenneth and Joanne Matson

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-23— were George Getchell, James Field, G.S. Secrest, Events of a Quarter Century Herman Starke, Wylie Nielson, John Hoiland, O.S. Rustad, J.E. Smith, John Lenvig, C.S. Getchell, John 1872 The Northern Pacific Railway reached "Fifth Russel, Isaac Ellis, C.C. Rogers, Frank Stack, Frank Cook, Ira Bennett and Joseph Rogers. First National Siding," the second crossing of the Sheyenne River, Bank opened doors. and renamed the site Wahpeton. Surveyors Charles Scott and Richard Chavey surveyed the townsite. 1882- Second courthouse, imposing structure of brick, 1874- Future town of Valley City platted by Puget replaced wooden, barn-like building then in use. Built on site of present courthouse. Second schoolhouse built, Sound Co., but remained a "paper" town only. a two room structure. Russell Miller acquired mill properties on the Sheyenne. Thomas Ritchie 1876 Post office established in an old pump house by started a bakery business. Trinity Lutheran added to the railroad crossing, with Tom Connors postmaster. the growing list of churches. Fifth Avenue West Meat Site called Worthington. Market joined business scene. Barnes County Record published, L.E. Davidson, editor. 1877- Because mail for Worthington, Dakota Territory, was often ending at Worthington, Minn., the name of Valley City was chosen. First store building built by 1883 Town of Valley City incorporated as a city. Arne Olson. Residents now number 2,000. City charter granted and C.A. Benson named mayor. Other officials: D. Mc­ Donald, Treasurer; Seth Lincoln, Assessor; W.E. 1878- Barnes County, formerly called Burbank, Jones and C.A. Miller, Justice of the Peace; L.D. organized by Governor Howard who appointed Marsh, City Clerk; J.S. Weiser, P.O. King, E.A. Sager, Christian Anderson, A.J. Goodwin, and Otto Becker, O.P. Emerson, H.G. Hourn and M. Tracy, first county commissioners. Valley City at this time boasted aldermen. The Kindred offered deluxe hotel conditions five houses. Townsite was surveyed and replatted by to travelers. C.F. Richardson became editor of the Northern Pacific Land Examining Company. Fall Northern Pacific Times. elections placed the following in county offices: Commissioners, E.P. Wright, A.J. Goodwin, Christ 1884- National Guard formed as Company G, Dakota Anderson; Sheriff, D.D. McFadgen; Treasurer, J. S. Militia, Dakota Territory. Valley City declared Weiser; Clerk of Court, Col. L.D. Marsh; Supt. of "largest primary wheat market in North Dakota Schools, Otto Becker; States Attorney, W.F. Ball; Territory" by N.P. Elevator News. A. Sternberg Assessor, Ed Wiley; Justice of the Peace, J.S. Weiser; purchased a building on Main Street to lodge his James LeDuc, Coroner; B.W. Benson, Probate Judge. clothing store,, later Straus Clothiers. Baptists J.S. Weiser built village's second store. Christ Eller- congregated in first worship together. Valley City got a man opened first saloon. First school built where third newspaper, the Dakota Patriot, G.B. Vallan- Ritchie School stood. First lots purchased by Ole J. digham, publisher. At the request of 665 petitioners, the Johnson, employee of the Northern Pacific Land county was divided into five commissioners districts Company. comprising ten townships each, except the Valley City district made up of two townships. Commissioners 1879- First courthouse built, a wood structure later were S. Van Steenberg, James Daily, A.C. Chandler, used as a garage. The first newspaper, the Northern D. O'Malley and H.O. Sterl. Pacific Times, began publication. S.B. Coe was editor. Weiser's Addition to Valley City was platted. Ole 1885 Dakota Drug Company arrived on the Valley City Knutson opened first jewelry store. Catholic Mass first scene. (Records of 1886 and 1888 are sketchy as records said in section car of railroad. are unavailable). The Daily Times was known to be purchased in 1887 by J.J. Dobbin and Herbert 1880- Immigration arrivals swelled the population to Root in 1888. 1,000. Salem Methodist and Our Savior's Lutheran congregations organized. First bank was opened. 1887- The Daily Times and the Barnes County Record Militia company organized and began training. combined into one paper. Valley City, existing under special charter, was reincorporated under the General 1881- The growing village, now covering 706 acres, was Laws of Dakota Territory. A.H. Gray was elected organized as a town; 154 voters were registered. First mayor. town officers were Trustees Henry Wold, H.G. Hourn, B.W. Benson, D. McDonald, J. Parkhouse and P.O. 1889- William Craswell elected City Auditor. GAR King. Other officers were L.J. Anderson, Auditor; established Josiah S. Weiser post after brother of Joel George A. Thompson, Treasurer; Charles Hollinshead, Weiser was killed in Indian actions. Charles Richard­ Assessor; Cole Chapman, Marshal; and W.E. Jones, son, commander. Justice of the Peace. 1890- First classes held in Normal School, beginnings of Methodist Church and Congregational congregations the State Teachers College. John Holmes won election formed. The Valley City Times purchased by C.F. for mayor. Kindred. The Masons, Valley City Lodge No. 7, A.F. & A.M., held first meeting. I.O.O.F. Lodge established. 1891- Order of Eastern Star formed. B.W. Benson's Addition added to the town. First term of court held Nov. 23, Judge Hudson presiding. Jurors 1895 Knights of Pythias Lodge starts rank work with

-24- initial class. Nebo Lutheran Church, started in Hobart contained one ray of hope. It stated that the population Township in 1890, moves into city. of Valley City (4,000) did not seem to justify a public library at that time. The women of the Tuesday Club 1896- D.W. Clark began rival paper, the Peoples Ad­ renewed their efforts. They drew some men into their vocate. Salvation Army started its salvation work plans — Frank White, soon governor of the state; here. George M. Young, state senator, and Herman Win­ terer, whose wife conducted much of this correspon­ 1897- O.A. Beeman brought in the telephone, dence. establishing a phone office where the Gambles Store is Correspondence continued. There was much of it. In now located. Hattie McPherson was the first operator. the office of Herman Winterer was a young lawyer just fresh out of law school at Ann Arbor, Michigan. He 1898- John Russell, president of the First National became interested in this project and prepared most of Bank and founder of Russell-Miller Milling Co., took the correspondence. D.S. Ritchie was his name. office as mayor. At length, a letter came from the Carnegie Cor­ poration stating it would grant $15,000 for construction 1899- Valley City State Bank, later American National of a public library at Valley City provided a site was Bank, founded with A.L. Plummer, president and furnished debt free, and providing the city council James Grady, cashier. would guarantee to maintain and operate the library in perpetuity. 1908 Pegg Garage started by Eugene and Earl Pegg. The Tuesday Club purchased the site. They ap­ proached the city council. The council favored the 1- Tuesday Club Credited for mill tax levy, but wanted public reaction. The public voted for the tax levy. Start of Library in Valley City Then it became apparent that the income from the 1 The history of the Valley City Public Libary is mill levy permitted by state law would not be sufficient unique. At the turn of the century, Valley City was a to maintain and operate the public library. These in­ little town of 4,000 population on the high plains and domitable women then persuaded State Senator prairies of North Dakota. Cultural advantages were George M. White to introduce in the Legislature a new few. One of them was the Reading Circle movement. bill permitted a 4-mill tax levy for public library From this movement developed the Tuesday Club of purposes. The bill passed in the House and Senate, and Valley City, the oldest women's club in Valley City, and was signed by Governor Frank White, and became a the second oldest in the state. law. Now they were ready for the Carnegie grant which It was on January 8, 1895, that 20 Valley City women came at once and the library was constructed in 1902- 03. became charter members of the Tuesday Club. They expressed their purpose in the constitution, which The building was soundly constructed in the stated they organized "for mutual development of the beginning and has been taken care of in excellent members in literature, art, history, science and the fashion these past years. At first it had its own heating vital issues of the day." plant from which a small fire started on one occasion. The first president of the Tuesday Club, in 1895, was Smoke from the fire darkened the furniture and the Mrs. Adolph Sternberg. Her husband was the owner of interior of the building. The furniture was first painted the Sternberg Store, which was purchased in 1910 by green and then dark mission. During WPA days labor the present Straus Clothing Company. and materials were made available for renovation of the library. Mr. Karl J. Olsen, then a member of both Mrs. Sternburg was a woman of brilliant mentality, the Board of Education and the Library Board, and artist in her own right. Her driving force got the assumed supervision of the project. All the mission Tuesday Club off to an excellent start. The 20 ladies paint and veneer were removed and the beautiful met fortnightly on Tuesdays at each other's homes. original quartered oak finish restored. The programs were literary in style, centered in the fields of literature, art, science, history and the vital issues of the day. They had difficulty finding materials for their programs. No libraries were available. Few books and magazines could be found. Out of that need came to these good women the idea of getting a public library for Valley City. The Tuesday Club set to work determinedly on that project. When their delegates to the state convention returned with $.10 remaining from their expense ac­ count, the Tuesday Club voted that this $.10 be used to start a "public library fund." Then they went to work to increase that fund, staging bazaars, exhibits, lectures, concerts and publishing of a cook book. The fund soon reached $700. George M. Young, whose brilliant wife was a member of the club, gave them an old house which they sold for $300. They began to write letters, to the Rockefeller Foundation, the Carnegie Corporation, and others. All replies were noncommittal. But the Carnegie reply Public Library.

-25- Northern Pacific Crossed Second Crossing in 1872 Small Cookstove Only Heat Source A small cookstove was the only source of heat for Valley City and other cities, towns and villages on an pioneer day homes. For fuel, they hauled wood from almost straight line across North Dakota owe their the "Valley," they burned dried buffalo or cow chips existence, early development and economic stability to and twisted hay and straw, and as a rule the home was the Northern Pacific Railroad — the Main Street of the either too hot or too cold. It was the duty of the children Great Northwest. to turn the "chip" so that it would dry on both sides, The Northern Pacific followed the trail blazed by the then pick them up in sacks to be taken to the house and Lewis and Clark expedition of 1805. Its completion on stacked. With fuel so precious, no fire was kept at August 22, 1883 linked the Pacific Coast with the Twin night, so when the below zero weather came, all the Cities, Chicago and major eastern markets, and food was frozen solid by morning. provided ready transportation for North Dakota hard wheat in pioneer days, other cereal grains later, then lignite coal and finally, in our day, oil and petroleum products. D.W. Clark Started The first Northern Pacific train crossed the Sheyenne River at the second crossing on September City's First Band 15, 1872 and as the rails were pushed steadily west ward, settlers followed, slowly at first and in in­ In 1881 a young man came to Valley City from creasing numbers, to the newly opened land. Tidioute, Pennsylvania, to open an insurance business. Six years later, in the spring of '78 when construction That young man was D.W. Clark (David William). He was resumed on the road, Joe Padden came to what left his wife and year-old son in the Key Stone State was then Worthington as first telegraph operator and until he was sure he would establish himself in this new agent, bringing the depot and telegraph office with him town in the Great Northwest. Something happened the on a box car. day of his arrival which anchored him to this com­ munity and had helped to hold him here through the years. "D.W.," as he was familiarly called, arrived in the city on the Sheyenne on an early morning train in the spring of 1881. He was directed to the leading hotel, the Sherman House, which stood about where the American Legion now stands. He was shown to his room and in his own words, this is what happened: "I had hardly landed there when I heard the sound of a horn. I picked up my hat and went down those stairs as though I was shot. I listened for the direction of the sound. It led me to the Wold Harness Shop, a few doors to the west. I went in and in a back room found Olaf Rushfelt blowing his horn. "I said 'Hello! I heard you playing and could not resist the temptation of coming over to talk to you. I was glad to hear this sound. Are you a band man?' He answered that he was. He had played in a band before coming to this new town and had brought his in­ strument along with him. I said, 'Are there any other band men around her?' He answered, 'Yes, several.' I said, 'Let's get up a band. Let's get them together and organize a band right off.' And we lost no time in doing that." The Wold Harness Shop later was taken over by Olaf Rushfelt and many a band conference was held in this store. On May 17th, 1881, the band made its first public appearance at a performance. The day of Norway's Independence was celebrated and Mr. Wood directed the newly organized band. It was quite an event in the early history of the town. A State Band Contest was held at Fargo. Of course, the Valley City band, dressed in their new uniforms, entered. We played good music and had good performers in our band. More than half the residents of Valley City D.W. Clark, first band leader, publisher and noted went to Fargo to hear our band and receive the award community leader, lived to be over 100 years old. of first place. We played the 'William Tell Overture.'

-26- VALLEY CITY "A Christ Centered Fellowship" m •*> FIRST BAPTIST Of STATE jk CHURCH ** COLLEGE ^ Valley City, N.D. i its alumni, friends and V-500 w i. 1 Foundation recognize 92 years of 1 college and community partnership. \z% WE HAVE Congratulations PEACE WITH Valley City GOD THROUGH On Your Century Of Growth! CHRIST! Valley City State College Will Organized July 1,1894 Celebrate Its 100th Serving Spiritual Needs In Birthday In 1990. Valley City For 89 Years!

First United Community Co-op Pentecostal Church 215 4th Avenue N.W. — P.O. Box 457 Valley City, North Dakota 58072 Credit Union Alvin K. Knudson, Pastor Phone 845-2939 or 845-4540 Sunday School — Sunday 3:00 p.m. Worship Service — Sunday 4:30 p.m. Bible Study — Wednesday 7:30 p.m. , Prayer and Share Service — Friday 7:00 p.m. Congratulations! Listen to Harvestime on KSJB 600 at 8:30 Sunday night. j We Welcome You To Worship With Us.

VALLEY CITY HOWARD'S VETERINARY HOSPITAL STEAK HOUSE 845-3662 .STEAKS & LOUNGE DR. WILLIAM J. MAGEE •SEAFOOD DR. RICHARD NORTH •CHICKEN DR. DENNIS HEETLAND • SALAD BAR Call Dick & Sheryl Ulmer — Your Hosts Daytime or After Hours Emergencies 1068 SW 4th, Valley City 845-3662

-27— You knew it as Grotte Lumber Company You knew it as the original Jake Smith Lumber Co. - You know it now as the SMITH LUMBER COMPANY Where you know you get the best in materials with the best of prices. The Wrights Have the Right Material for You.

Lowell Wright Don Wright David Wright 309 N.E. 4th 845-2135

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—28- Morrison First Sheriff First Big Fire Here

The first official sheriff of the county was James Destroyed Lund's Hotel Morrison, who was appointed by the Dakota Territory Governor in 1878. As it turned out, Morrison was sheriff The first fire involving the destruction of any con- in name only and did nothing while serving as sheriff. siderable amount of property occurred in Valley City A reason for this could be the fact that there was no Nov. 27, 1883 in the burning of Lund's Hotel on Sixth courthouse or jail in Barnes County until 1879. Avenue. The fire was discovered in the upper portion of The first real sheriff of the county was D.D. Mac- the house while members of the family were lingering Fadgen, who was somewhat of a legend. When the first at the supper table. The origin is supposed to have been courthouse was completed in 1879, there was some type caused by a defective flue. of jail because MacFadgen had jailed a man by the At a few minutes to 10:00, the building and its major name of Shenks for robbing a man at the depot in contents were entirely consumed. Nothing but a stove, Oriska. However, the jail was not in the best of shape a small amount of bedding, a few pieces of furniture, because the prisoner escaped within a couple of hours. crockery, etc. were saved, and these in dilapitated MacFadgen tracked the prisoner down and captured condition. him in a hotel in Fargo. There was only one man who ever escaped MacFadgen. This was A.M. Pease, who embezzled some $40,000 from the county. MacFadgen National Guard Formed Here on trailed him but never caught him. March 3, 1884 Unit Takes Part in 5 Campaigns; Utilities Date Back to 1893 Often Honored Public utilities in Valley City had its start in 1893 The long and glorious history of the National Guard when the city installed its first underground water in Valley City goes back to a few months after adoption mains and fire hydrants. The water supply was of the city's charter. The military unit was first con­ pumped out of the Sheyenne River directly into the stituted and organized in Valley City on March 3, 1884 mains and into a small storage tank located on a hill as Company G. Dakota Militia, Dakota Territory. south of Valley City State College. On August 12, 1885, it was redesignated as Company The first power plant was located on East Main and G, 2nd Dakota Infantry Regiment and remained as consisted of a steam pump supplied with a coal fired such until August 9, 1888 when it became known as Co. steam boiler. Then in 1897, the city decided to provide G, 1st Dakota Infantry Regiment. an electric street lighting system. A steam driven In 1889, when North and South Dakota became electric generator was added to the pumping plant at separate states, the "North Dakota" identity of the that time. unit, now known as Co. G, First North Dakota Infantry, Valley City residents quickly caught on to the began. On March 6, 1891, the organized militia of North electric lighting era and the Municipal Utilities of the Dakota became known as the National Guard. city were responsive to their needs. At that time, if the On May 20, 1898, Company G, 1st North Dakota residents of the city provided the necessary wiring and volunteer infantry was mustered into the federal electric light bulbs, the Municipal Utilities company service for duty in the Spanish-American War. The unit would provide the lighting generator. The original was released from federal service on September 25, plant was of the two wire, 220 volt direct current 1899 at the Presidio of San Francisco, California and system and in 1912 it was changed to 2400 volt three was reorganized as Company G, 1st North Dakota phase alternating current. Infantry in Valley City.

Valley City Fife and Drum Corps.

—29— North Dakota blizzards made tough going for early trains.

Women's Relief Corps, three hardware shops, four Blizzard of '83 Kept blacksmith shops, Knights of Honor Lodge; Four insurance agencies, five collection agencies, Pioneers Indoors 3 Days Northern Pacific Railway; Next to the prairie fires came the blizzards; they One exclusive shoe shop, Odd Fellows encampment, came so fast and without warning. The winter of 1883 a home dramatic society; stood out in the memory of all the pioneers; three days Canton Patriarchs Militant, Parents Cigar they were shut in their homes. They ran out of fuel, Manufactory, one bus and delivery line; faces and hands were frozen in trying to get to the fuel Two lumber and coal yards, six private boarding piles near the house. When the storm was over, many houses, one exclusive grocery store; had lost the few cattle they had. Barns and haystacks Two machine and gun shops, three brick and stone were under the drifts, and long poles were needed to masons, seven farm implement houses; locate them. Then to dig down and get hay, feed and Normal School Lyceum League, ten auxiliary church water to the hungry stock. Peter Nelson and two societies, five general merchandise stores; daughters (Svea Township) were frozen to death in Two undertaking parlors, two dressmaking January 1884, the storm caught them while they were establishments, two shoemaking shops; getting hay for fuel from a stack a half mile from Courthouse and county buildings, five fruit and home; they had settled there the year before. In 1896 confectionery stores, Post of Grand Army of Republic- snow began falling in October and lasted all winter, Three newspapers and printing offices, North with storm following storm until all buildings were Dakota branch of Keeley Institute; under snow or nearly so. That year, with the winter of Miles of good sidewalks and fine streets, State Militia '87-88, stands out in the memory of the pioneers as the Co. G., 1st Reg. N.D. N.G.; worst they experienced. Girard's painting and decorating establishment, two hundred barrel daily steam flouring mill, and Valley City Proud of Its A population of 1,200 people; substantial buildings Facilities in 1892 and residences. In the spring of 1892, nine years after adoption of a city charter, the Times Record boasted that Valley Telephone Service First city had: A bakery, a dentist, four hotels, city schools; Established Here in 1897 Six elevators, Masonic hall, five churches, one Telephone service was originally established in creamery; Valley City in 1897 when O.A. Beeman, owner and Masonic Lodge, eight attorneys, the Soo railroad, operator of the first exchange, installed a switchboard eightdray lines; with fifty telephones in an office upstairs in the Three physicians, four restaurants, a Board of Barkley Real Estate Building which was located where Trade, Academy of Music- the Gambles Store is now. The first paid telephone One novelty store, six livery stables, four wood operator was Daisy McPherson. She was hired in the yards, three drug stores; spring of 1897 and continued until 1899. Telephone Two harness shops, one national bank, Odd Fellows number one had been used by the F.W. Heidel family Lodge, two jewelry stores; since it was originally installed in Mr. Heidel's hard­ Three barber shops, three billiard parlors, Royal ware store, presently Ace Hardware Store. Arch Chapter; In 1906 the North Dakota Independent Telephone Three meat markets, four loan agencies, State Company purchased the Valley City system, and W.T. Normal School, Eastern Star chapter; Craswell was manager. Shortly after, in 1913, the open Two furniture stores, two millinery stores, State iron wires were replaced by cable. At that time there Militia Armory, three clothing stores; were 770 telephones in the system. A.J. Mclnnes A circulating library, four carpenter shops, one succeeded Mr. Craswell in 1922 and two years later grain warehouse, a photograph gallery; Northwestern Bell acquired the property.

30- Top: Construction of Hi-Line Bridge. Bottom: Early Hi-Line Bridge.

'High Line' Crossed in 1908 Sixty-five miles west of Fargo, the original line of the Northern Pacific Railway crosses the Sheyenne River at Valley City by descending the deep valley, crossing the river on a low bridge and climbing out of the valley again to the west. On account of the depth of the valley, the grades on either side of the river are severe and to avoid the expense of pulling the heavy trains out of the valley, a second track was built which crosses on a higher level. This involved the construction of a line which leaves the original location at Peak on the east, crosses the valley on a long steel viaduct and connects with the original line at Berea, a total distance of nearly ten miles. The new or "High Line" crosses the Sheyenne River one mile upstream from the old or "Low Line" and was constructed in the years 1906 to 1908 inclusive. The firsttrain crossed on May 20,1908. Travel deluxe in early 1900s.

-31— First Mail Arrived in 1873

The first letter received via railroad mail car in what is now Valley City, was addressed thus: Padi Dolein, 2 X, Shi N. It was received by Pady Dolein, Second Crossing of the Sheyenne, sometime early in 1873. The first Northern Pacific train crossed the Sheyenne railroad bridge here on September 15, 1872, but no mail was carried by the N.P. until the next year. Only summer service was maintained and in winter months the mail was carried by soldiers with dog team. The soldiers charged one dollar for letters and 50 cents apiece for newspapers, and although quite often it would take two weeks for the mail to come in, the early settlers paid these fees in order to get news of the outside world. In 1870 there were no towns west of Fargo to Bismarck, except a few buildings at Mapleton and a small settlement near Fort Seward at Jamestown. The first preemption was filed in Valley City in October 1873, although at the time, the community was known as the Second Crossing or the Fifth Siding. In 1874, the railroad named the town Wahpeton but it was also known from 1874 to 1879 as Worthington. The first person to handle mail was one of the Worthington brothers who lived three miles south of the town. In 1873 and 1874, the mail was handled by a Postcard art of 1908. Mr. Bates and Peter Seeman who distributed it from their lumberyard and blacksmith shop. None of these three men were ever appointed postmaster. The first official post office was established here in thern Pacific track, about 600 feet west of the railroad 1876 with Peter Connors as postmaster and he ap­ bridge in a building later occupied by a Chinese parently served until the appointment of Christ An­ laundry. The second location was where the American derson in 1879. The record shows that the latter was National Bank was built and from this site it was paid a salary of $16 that year. The present postmaster moved in the night to north of the track to the Frank is Clayton Tompt. He was preceded by Brownell Cole, Clark building on the lot later occupied by the Mike Fred Jacobson, Mrs. Elsie Wagner and C.K. Otto. McCarthy restaurant (now Bong's Bootery) and from Post Office Department records contain this there it was moved to the rear of the First National description of the Valley City post office sites: Bank, and in 1917, to the present government "The first post office was located south of the Nor building."

Present Valley City Post Office

—32- American Exchange Bank American National Bank Northwestern National Bank of Valley City Norwest Bank of Valley City Four names that have made our financial institution familiar to our customers since its beginnings on Front Street, west of the Dakota Drug since 1898.

Four changes in name - but no changes in the principles of the bank, designed to always provide our patrons the most in banking, savings and investment practices.

To these principles and added through the years of growth has been a recognition of the bank's role in community development, giving our abilities in leadership and assistance, support and confidence.

—33— I *m SSL « ^ owt

Early 1920s Late 1920s Depression 1940s Late 1940s RED OWL Over 50 Years Of Progress

Present 148 S. Central Ave. Valley City, N.D. Trademark

WELCOME TO Valley City's Centennial FROM Municipal Utilities

88 Years of Service to the Citizens of Valley City

9 $6.00Pe r Month Street Light Comparison %2^Uon,u

-34— Valley City Fire Department Established in 1895 The Valley City Fire Department was established at an organization meeting held April 10, 1895 — 14 years after the founding of the town — and three companies were mustered into service on May 6 of that year. The city council of that era provided that each hose company should consist of 18 members and the hook and ladder company of 24 men. This arrangement was continued until 1917 when the first piece of motor equipment was added and the department reorganized in anticipation of the coming of the gasoline age. Since that time the fire fighting force has been 30 men. Charter members of the Valley City Fire Depart ment were: Vigilant Hose Co.: Chas. W. Getchell, Captain; W.F. DuVall, First Lieutenant; Thomas Smith, secretary; Frank S. Henry, treasurer; James W. Nielson, F.S. Dobbins, Robert Burt, Wm. J. Westergaard, Walter Kleinheinz, Wm. Gorman, M.H. Wylie, F.A. Waite and H.M. Personius. Valley City Hook and Ladder Co.: John Simons, foreman; Phillip Girard, assistant foreman; Herbert Getchell, secretary; Samuel Burt, treasurer; Thos. G. Benson, D.W. Bailey, Oliver Mackey, J. Mclsaac, Wm. R. Smith, E.E. Ellis, Wm. A. McKay, Alex McFadgen, Russell-Miller Milling Co. was a primary industry in A.J. Walker and E.H. Connor. Valley City for many years. They were the millers of Sheyenne Hose Co.: A.H. Russell, foreman; W.H. Occident flour. Locke, assistant foreman; C.F. Mudgett, secretary and M.B. Burke, treasurer. Records are incomplete and lists only the officers. However it is known that W.R. Wylie was a charter member of the company and Rudolf Giselius Was 12 years later, in 1907, he was still listed as a member although the others mentioned here were no longer Prominent Businessman associated with the unit. E.H. Briggs was the first chief of the department and One of Valley City's more prominent businessmen in Robert Burt served as assistant chief. The following the period from 1883 to 1909, the first quarter century, year E.T. Burke became chief and G.H. Getchell was was Rudolf Giselius who constructed the Hotel Rudolf assistant. They served until 1897. Present chief is and ran it for a number of years. Giselius built the hotel George Schlittenhardt. Kenneth Raveling and W.T. around 1905 and made it into a famous hotel where Craswell served long terms preceding him. travelers stayed, the social sector dined and service clubs and businesses held meetings. The site of the now Pizza Corner on the corner of Main Street and Second Street S.E. has been since the early eighties a business corner, occupied at that time by Parkhouse and Sayle's general store. Parkhouse was one of the founding fathers of the city and was instrumental in its first incorporation as a town. The Parkhouse store was destroyed by fire in 1891 and was rebuilt by purchaser Robert Anderson who doubled its size and named it the Right Price Department Store. This building also was burned down in 1930 and the Harding Drug Store replaced it. The Right Price had a large rural trade. The men liked to sit in the back of the store on boxes or barrels and wait for their wives to finish their shopping. John Holmes came from Brainerd, Minn, in 1980, and founded a store where the Job Service offices are now located. People thought he was building out in the country because the center of the village was around the corners of Main Street and Second Avenue (Fourth Ave. N.E.). The city pumphouse was located on the later site of the Occident Elevator on that corner. Holmes was one of the earlier treasurers of Barnes First location of the Salvation Army on Main Street. County.

-35- Decorations at Valley City, D.T., for Villard excursion and completion of Northern Pacific Railroad.

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Late 1890s scene.

Grand Army of the Republic at Memorial Day about 1890.

—36- Spanish-American War veterans.

Academy of Music on Main Street was also used as Odd Fellows Hall. This is a convention scene.

—37— Russel-jlfiikr ftiitting Co., Valley City, jY, f)ak.

Russell-MillerMilling Co.

Stacy Mercantile Co. as of 1905.

38- Valley City We Wish All We Salute You Of Valley City On 100 Years The Best Of Progress! During The Centennial

R&G Auto BOOTERY 241 North Central Supply Co. Valley City 250 East Main 845-3810

Congratulations We Salute Valley City On Your Valley City On 10Oth-Year Celebration Its 100th Ployhar, Thorson and Weisenburger Anniversary! 104 East Main 845-1314

We look forward to serving you during Congratulations your 2nd century. On Your 100th Anniversary BENfFRANKLI I^J Dr. Neil Cummings Optometrist VALLEY CITY 202 Central Ave. S. 845-2578

-39- GEISLER IMPLEMENT COMPANY Your International Harvester Dealer PONTIAC CARS — VERSATILE TRACTORS — SWATHERS — NEW HOLLAND FARM MACHINERY — MELROE MACHINERY

Farm implements have been sold on this corner continously for over 100 years beginning in 1882!

Baldwin Presbyterian Church Pillsbury uetu s J ravel CJeeroice Congregation Organized 1888 JUDY KLEIN. OWNER Served Since December 1954 By Rev. and Mrs. Irving Standley rose mall 200 CENTRAL AVE. NO. TOLL FREE: 1 -800-532-8697 VALLEY CITY, NO. DAK. 58072 PHONE: 701-845-0200

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In The Rose Mall 200 North Central Avenue Valley City, North Dakota 58072

JOHN & EUNICE BERGSTRAND Phone (701) 815 4252 Mailorder—845-3081

-40— 1909 - 1933

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-41- American National Bank, forerunner of Northwestern Bank of Valley City.

has ever heard." 1909 Dr. O.G. Libby, UND, told County Superintendent The Elks built a spacious home on lots recently Nielsen that he would spend considerable time in the purchased on West Main Street just east of the park Sheyenne Valley around Valley City hunting for an footbridge. Plans were expected for a house to cost cient Indian villages of which he says there are many $18,000. indications of Sheyenne Indian villages. The Sheyennes The county commissioners named three newspapers inhabited this valley until they were chased out by the in the county, the Times-Record, the Wimbledon News Sioux. and the Nome Tribune, official newspapers. John and William Mimnaugh, who were practically The new American National Bank building on the raised in this vicinity and have threshed every fall corner of Fifth (Central) Avenue was nearing com­ since they were large enough to do any work around a pletion. The building had a full basement and was two machine, received a patent on a brake for a traction stories high. The exterior of the building was from engine. Indiana Buff Bedford Stone with massive granite Bismarck. "The many friends of Hugh McDonald in pillars between the front plate glass windows. The Barnes County will be interested to know that when building opened in 1911. Governor Burke's appointments go to the Senate The Sheyenne Valley Medical Association elected today, Mr. McDonald will be nominated for local Dr. A.W. Macdonald of Valley City, president, and Dr. member and president of the Normal School Board. It J. Van Houten, secretary/treasurer. is fitting that the founder of the Normal School should Gov. John Burke issued an order retiring General be president at this time." Poole as adjutant general and giving Col. Amasa Fully 2,500 people attended the grand opening of the Peake, Valley City, the commission. If Gen. Poole John D. Gray department store. The people of the city did not leave office, Peake was ordered to take certainly showed their appreciation of the efforts of the possession of it. John D. Gray Co. to give the city a modern department Yesterday afternoon the Times-Record received the store. following telegram from the New York World which C.C. Chaffee became the sole owner of the C.C. shows what the people in the musical world think of Chaffee Department Store. Dean Robert Carson of this city. "Rush photo and C.N. Olson, Fargo businessman, secured control of sketch of career of Robert Carson of your city. Mme. the Bijou Theatre. George H. Webster, past manager, Nordica says he has one of the finest tenor voices she assisted in the running of the house.

-42- Valley City High School won the basketball cham­ Judge Amidon ruled that the Northern Pacific pionship of the state, beating Minot High, 59-33. could not remove their station from the city and Landlord Sanderson of the Occidental Hotel in adequate train service must be maintained through the Casselton, announced he had closed a deal with Mrs. city. A.E. Hervey for the purchase of the Hotel Kindred. Frank E. Ployhar sold the Times-Record property to Mayor Cowell received a lease for a section of the W.C. Taylor of LaMoure and E.M. Warren. right of way from the Northern Pacific Railway, gift to the city, for land on which to build a new city hall. It was on the corner of Fourth Avenue and Front St. 1910 Valley City was visited by a $40,000 blaze. The block The Times Record moved to the Zetterberg block on containing Dr. Platou's offices and Burnham's Cafe Main Street. Sim Mason bought a half interest in the was a total loss. The Bijou Theatre was out of com­ Valley City Granite and Marble Works. mission and the north wall of the Rudolf was badly Riverside Hospital received its first patients. Mrs. wrecked and forty rooms were out of commission. Getchell was matron. Dr. S.A. Zimmerman was then The Valley City Commercial Club applied for an county physician. The hospital was built by the county. injunction to enjoin the Northern Pacific Railway from A few weeks later the pest house built with the hospital removing its passenger service from the city to its new burned to the ground. Highline Station a mile north of the city limits. C.C. Chaffee announced he had leased part of the Work was started on a new heating plant for the Beaman Block to install a grocery. Normal School with W.J. Curren contractor. Luna Park, situated near the mill, was dedicated as a public playground and park. The city council decided to build a city hall on property just south of the armory. $10,000 was set aside for the building. A transaction has been completed whereby the Methodist Church of North Dakota or more properly, Wesley College, became possessed of the Mathias Olson property on Fifth Avenue (Central) to be used for a dormitory for Normal School students. Barnes County was building a house and hospital in the eastern portion of the city, with basement, two stories and attic. A barn and pest house were also being built on the grounds. Valley City had an up-to-date shoe store, The Mart, newly located in the first floor and the basement of the American National annex, established by Ray Riverside Hospital. Rasmussen.

Fifth Avenue looking south during 1909.

-43- First hospital was Platou Hospital, now Lion's Court apartments.

The Valley City Grocery Co. opened business in the The Seventh Day Adventist College, now at Harvey, former Times-Record building on Main Street with proposed moving to Valley City. Otto as manager and L.S. Ward, bookkeeper. A possibility of organizing a Chautauqua Club was William Jennings Bryan, candidate for the discussed at an open meeting. Soon after, the presidency and a well-known orator spoke in Valley association was organized and stock sales were begun. City at the Armory. The Northwest Nursery agreed to beautify the grounds William Gilmore of Valley City was one of the few in the O'Malley Grove northeast of the city where the men who bore the distinction of having served through Chautauqua would be held. the Mexican War as a member of the personal The Boy Scout organization was completed in the bodyguard staff of General Zachary Taylor. city and Prof. M.C. James, J.W. Neilson and J.A. Biggs James Nielsen boughtthe John D. Black Co. abstract were named as Scoutmaster for the Methodist, business. Completion of the new city hall on December Episcopal and Congregational Churches. 10 was followed with a grand opening function on Trosdale's Cash Grocery was opened in the Opera January 20. An "at Home" at the city hall was followed House block. by a dinner and ball at the Armory. The New Wardrobe, Marquisee Bros, opened a clothing store on Main Street. 1911 A near cyclone in August did much damage to property in the city, tearing off roofs of stores on Fifth Frank Ployhar, Valley City, was elected chairman of Avenue and leveling smoke stacks at the mill. the House Committee on Appropriations. F.E. Ployhar and others were given a gas franchise Farmers and businessmen formed a $100 an acre by the city council. A gas plant would be in business club to improve the financial condition of the members within the next season. through application of better methods of farming. E.S. DeLancey, manager of the Northern Seed Rumors were rife that the Soo Line, in the process of Company, proposed a park on the right of way in front building their line, would share depot facilities on the of the Kindred Hotel. His company would maintain it. High line with the Northern Pacific. L.P. Hyde bought the stock of F.E. Packard in the A central delivery service for all groceries was in­ Times-Record Printing Co. Packard retired as editor. stituted by S.P. Ellis. Valley City got a branch of the Dakota Mutual In A new well was added to the city water service and surance Co. and Frank White was named manager. the reservoir tank and mains were thoroughly cleaned The new science building, which cost $26,000, at for sterilization purposes. Valley City Normal School was near completion. Representative Frank Ployhar introduced a The Elks Memorial Service was the first public use resolution rehearing the case of Judge Cowan, after the of the new Elks home on Main Street. The building was latter had been "whitewashed" by the Legislature from charges of drunkenness and immorality in the dedicated in December. office. City council planned a huge trunk sewer to relieve 1912 the city of the menace of the Sheyenne River which was W.J. Curren was given the contract for the furniture little more than an open sewer. and fixtures for the new Princess Theatre that was

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-46— opened about February 10 in the Blank and Mudgett Gas was turned on and allowed to flow to all the building. residences connected to the system owned by the gas Three firms, City Hotel, Lagerstrom Millinery and company. Frank Ployhar turned the valve for the first the Carlson Clothing Co., were wiped out by fire. flow of gas. Charged with disturbing the peace and dignity of the Lewis Whitson started a sheet metal business that municipality by selling a booklet, the product of her later became Webster Plumbing and Heating. own brain and effort, without a license, Mrs. Laura Mann Allen was jailed. She remained there for one week until she had been sufficiently punished for her 1913 crime. Her book was named, "The Lost Art." An Athletic Club with gym facilities in Clark's Hall With the establishment here of the Hoiland Wild Oats was begun. A new "White Way" lighting system for the Separator Co., prospects were that Valley City had business district was put into operation. secured one of the most important manufacturing An interior fire almost wiped out the City Drug but industries it would ever have. The company was for­ med by Albert Hoiland, Nome, and John and Anton Hoiland. The McCullouch and Mudgett Lumber Co. of this city, have sold their entire holdings, including several in smaller towns of the state, to Carpenter, Neuman Company of Minneapolis. Included were yards in Valley City, Jamestown, Rogers, Oriska, Litchville, Hastings, Lanona, Pillsbury and Luverne. Lawrence Bohnhoff and Bennie Pfusch, who had installed wireless equipment between their two homes, apparently were the first to successfully complete an undertaking of this kind. The Normal School board authorized the erection of a greenhouse and the building of a root cellar at the Normal School. W.L. Whitcher opened a variety store on Fifth Avenue (Central). Nick Hesch was elected chief of the Vigilant Hose Co. with T.S. Henry named assistant chief. Fire starting from a restaurant in the basement damaged the stock and building of the Hub Clothing Store. City attorney M.J. Englert prepared a clean-up ordinance for the city council that will make Valley City the "City Beautiful" of North Dakota. The big $150,000 brick and tile works was prac­ tically assured Valley City, said a group of St. Paul capitalists here on a second trip to investigate the clay Valley City, early 1900s banks near this city. Land was purchased for the Valley City Brick and Tile Co. on Main Street.

Main Street, early 1900s

-47— was put under control by the local volunteer depart­ Major Frank S. Henry assumed the position of head ment. of the State Land Bank in Bismarck. The Middlewest Fire Insurance Company, organized The newly remodeled Rex Theatre had an opening by Valley City persons, moved from the city to become night. The theatre was built in 1911. a part of the Twin City Fire Insurance Company, The Marquisee Bros, were building a new store Minneapolis. building on Main Street for their clothing store, The Fire destroyed practically the entire stock of The Wardrobe. Fair Store on Main Street, owned by C.J. Olsen. John Neustadler was issued a patent for an un Emil Feldman was the winner of the Soo Line silver breakable tool chest handle. cup contest open to dairymen and creameries. The Middlewest Loan and Trust Company received The railroad commission handed down a verdict that its charter and planned to open for business on Main ensured all but two trains would run through the city. A Street in the former Dakota Life Insurance Building in new depot building was to be erected before December. December. The decision ended a long fight between the city and The Northern Pacific Railway began reconstructing the railroad. and enlarging their depot on Fifth Avenue (Central). Haggert Construction Co., Fargo, received the bid for a large trunk sewer to be installed that summer. 1914 Top bid was for $61,373.61. P.R. Trubshaw issued his first copy of a new A bronze tablet cast by young Valley City sculptor, newspaper, the Valley City Courier. Trubshaw moved Paul Fjelde of Mayor F.S. Platou was presented to the here from Cooperstown where he had formerly city council. He had also been commissioned by the published a newspaper. state to cast a bust of Lincoln to be presented to the The Independent Telephone Company began in­ people of Norway. stallation of an underground system on Fifth Avenue The Grand Theatre was completed and was to hold (Central). 385 persons. Triplet girls were born to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J.H. Sampson sold the White House Cafe to O.S. Gunderson. McFadgen, Enderlin, and engaged in the livestock J.H. Sampson opened the doors to his new White business. House Cafe with an elaborate Sunday dinner. Mayor L.S. Platou had been advised that two elk Fifty-one stations on the Soo Line were noted for were being forwarded from Yellowstone Park and needing harvest help. Valley City could have used 500. would be placed in the park zoo. Another contribution In a hand to hand battle with hoboes Sunday mor1 was two black bears purchased from Canada. Two ning, Charles Davis, night watchman for the Soo, shot buffalo were added later. one of the gang and later secured his arrest. The Stern Bros, added a candy kitchen to their cafe. William Smith was appointed Valley City postmaster A sample of millet seed raised on the Zetterberg by President Wilson. farm by W.E. King won first prize af the Dallas, Texas Men were at work installing a water treating plant exposition. for the N.P. at the High Line Pumping Station on the State Normal School bought Tracy Flats, across the river. Sheyenne River, for a 30-acre model farm. Miss Blanche Fridd, daughter of socially prominent Plans were shown for the Congregational Church Mr. and Mrs. G.A. Fridd, died when the steamship building to be erected on Sixth Avenue and Fifth Street State of California sank near Seattle. (Second St. N.W.).

Early Chautauquas held in tents in the park, were prime entertainment.

-48— As the 1914 Chautauqua opened, the new steel Store. Operators were Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Hamilton. auditorium was dedicated. The building could seat Excavation for the new Congregational Church was 3,500 people. started with Mrs. Wylie Nielson, deaconess, turning Great Britain declared war on the German Empire, over the first shovelful. August 5. Paul Baarstad and Prof. Fitzgerald completed a Miss Francis Foote was given the newly formed wireless set at the high school with an aerial stretched position of Dean of Women at the Normal School and over to the courthouse. Thus, the operator can pick up will oversee placement of students in private homes. messages from all over the country. Angeline Koehn was the first student in Valley City to A Fargo newspaper story claimed that both banks of deposit money in the Public School Banking System the Highline Bridge were slipping and the Northern started at the Lincoln School. She was in the second Pacific would have to fill in dirt to the bridge level to grade. save it. A symphony orchestra composed of students and The Bank of Valley City had on exhibit a large black citizens was launched by the Department of Music at eagle killed by Henry Detmers of Noltimier Township. the Normal School with Dean Howard Goodsell in The eagle was attempting to carry off a 20-pound pig charge. when it was shot. Col. Mart Mason auctioned off the stock of The Mart Barnes County Commissioners awarded the contract and left for California. for construction of a new jail to W.J. Curren, Valley The Northern Pacific donated a silver trophy to give City. to the best Farmers Club exhibit at the Corn and The Valley Eat Shop, a cafeteria in the Valley Hotel, Alfalfa Show. It was won by the Getchell Prairie Club. was opened. The City Bakery moved into the Lee building on Main W.D. Jeffrey bought out the Rogers interests in the Street. Rogers-Jeffrey Lumber Co. Valley City residents were asked to aid in the Belgian The cornerstore of the new Swedish Lutheran Church Relief Fund where starvation was affecting 7,000,000 was to be laid. Belgians. Four thousand people crowded the Chautauqua More than 2,000 people were present Christmas Eve auditorium and grounds to hear Sen. LaFollette, to take part in the Christmas exercises around the tree Wisconsin, speak. provided by the city. The temperature was 12 below so Ben Sikes began work on a new garage building to the services were cut somewhat short. replace his blacksmith and car-iage shop at 306 Second Ave. 1915 Dr. Mable Hoiland, Valley City, had been offered the appointment of physician to students at Vassar Faltine Nebauer and J.J. Engen received a patent College. for an automatic grain shocker. E.H. Kells, Deer River, Minn., opened a cigar fae Gill Brothers doubled the space for their general tory at 212 Main Street. store by leasing the Lee building next door and placing The firm of Embertson and Olson, Ford agents, arches in the dividing wall. made a deal to secure the Frank Towne building at the More than a thousand people attended a local talent corner of Fifth Avenue (Central) and Main Street. production put on by the K-P Club on Friday night. Charles Otto and Otto Neumann and Victor Swanson The Gills Department Store closed down its store were stars. here. George C. Fridd and C.K. Otto formed the Valley Dr. R.S. Platou announced he would be a candidate City Land Company for the purpose of listing and for governor from the Democratic party. selling farm lands. The Times-Record was sold to C.E. Greenwood, Nome, and Ben Haughtaling, Nowata, Oklahoma. Houghtaling had been working for the Times-Record 1916 as foreman. A sidewalk cave in at the Rex Theatre caused the Frank White, Valley City, former governor, was death of little Daniel Gill and injuries to the mayor's appointed to the board of regents. The board has daughter, Leila Platou. control of all normal schools and universities. The Barnes County Implement Company purchased A Nott chemical engine was ordered from Min­ the interests of the Mason and Pray Co. dealers in the neapolis for the fire department. Deere and Weber line of farm machinery. H.B. Sullivan reopened his tire vulcanizing shop on The Daughters of the American Revolution started Front Street. A Valley City woman, Mrs. Frank the Sakakawea chapter here. Wright, was disclosed to be cousin to Mrs. John Valley City was to have a new post office. Post Rockefeller. master W.W. Smith said the post office department P.O. Ludvig wrote an article for the Times-Record was asking for bids for the construction of a federal on his trip to the Panama-Pacific exposition at San building here. The government had secured property Francisco. on Fourth Avenue and Fourth Street (Third Street S.E. Seven-year-old Earl Ployhar saved the life of his and 2nd Avenue). Removal of the buildings on the lot companion when Wilton Wold fell through the ice at the had been started. bridge near the Elks. Trainmen from the N.P. assisted The Valley City Street Railway put into service a in the rescue. new car for passenger and baggage traffic. The Valley Hotel began operations in the Lee The Valley City Country Club was organized with building over the City Bakery and Gills Department C.F. Mudgett, president. Consideration was being

—49- Co. G Armory, site where Municipal Utilities is now, burned down as the city prepared to greet returning soldiers.

given to the Chilberg property west of the river, 55 prior to going to Fort Lincoln. From there the troops acres, as a site. would be taken to the Mexican border for service. It The Valley Hotel expanded with a move into the would be the first detachment to be mustered into property formerly occupied by the Gill Co. The hotel federal service, an indication of its readiness. office will be moved into this space and also the Eat Lee Cowell took over management of the Barnes Shop, formerly in the basement. County Implement Co. from Manager V. Bowles. The Golden Rule store has been opened by Manager E. Liljenberg, S. Phillips and Al Lindeen have for­ Andreason on Main Street. med the Mechanics Construction Company. The Pegg Garage was to have jitneys running this Leo Straus was disposing of his interest in Straus season. These busses were on large running gears, one Clothing Co. to go to Paterson, N.J. to become a a Case and the other a Chalmers. Each would ac member of a silk manufacturing company. His In­ commodate 12 to 16 passengers. terests here were taken over by Herman Stern and The Rudolf Hotel was sold by C.A. Sampson to S. M.G. Straus of Casselton. Varco, Emmetsburg, Iowa. The Valley City Male Chorus was founded with Prof. S.P. Ellis sold his fuel business and Standard Oil L.B. McMullen, president, and Dr. F.L. Wicks, vice Agency to A.H. Grady, Tower City. president. A contract for St. Catherine's parochial school was Berg and Bensen hardware stock was bought by given to W.J. Curren, Valley City, who bid $8,514. Veblen, Myhro-Aldahl firm who continued both stores. The Right Price Department Store began building a The Times Record announced it was installing the two-story addition to its building. wire service of the United Press. The Valley City Grocery Company, located in the The North Dakota National Guard, stationed at Masonic Temple, was constructing new quarters on Mercedes, Texas, was ordered home to be mustered Front Street on railway trackage. The building was out of federal service. completed August 1. Fred Riedman purchased the business of Frank Flora on the corner of Main Street and Fourth Ave. (Geisler site, Second Ave. N.E.) Flora handled farm 1917 machinery and automobiles. Dedication of St. Catherine's parochial school was Henry Beal was elected commander of the state held, noted that it was among the largest in the state Grand Army of the Republic. and the second parochial school to be built in Barnes The war department at Washington ordered County, the other being in Fingal. mobilization of the National Guard, fearing that war The mayor of the city revealed that Congressman was coming closer. The local company was expected to George Young had arranged for presentation of a 1900 leave for Fort Lincoln in several days. pound howitzer to the city to be used for a An electric flag on top of the city hall was unveiled, noise machine for the city. the current was switched on and Old Glory blazed forth E.J. Pegg planned the erection of a garage at Front amid appropriate ceremonies. Street and Fourth Avenue on land next to the Northern Company G was accorded several fine receptions Seed Co. (Masonic Lodge building).

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—52— Hon. A.P. Paulson and Mayor l.G. Moe welcomed wheat bins, 20feet in diameter and 70feet high. with many citizens the Co. G soldiers returning from Embertson and Olson, Ford dealers, began con­ the Mexican border at a ceremony at the Armory. struction of a new garage on Front Street behind the The Legislature appropriated $50,000 for a physical First National Bank building. education building at the Normal School. Valley City businessmen, M.J. Englert and Carl J. The city awarded a Fargo firm the contract for Olson, joined others from the city shocking grain for building a central heating plant to serve primarily the Barnes County farmers needing help. Many letters business district. from Valley Citians at the front were being recorded in Power for Dazey, Rogers and Sanborn would be the newspaper. Over 1,750,000 Americans were said to provided under a contract signed by the city council. be "Over There." William Olson was named assistant state fire Lieutenant Edgar Fisher was killed while leading a marshal. patrol against a German post on the River Marne. N.O. Holberg bought the interest of John Halvorson Minnie J. Nielson won the election for State in the undertaking parlors. Superintendent of Public Instruction. Dr. C.E. Allen The fire department exhibited its new motor truck to was elected president of the Valley City Normal the state firemen's convention meeting here. School. James McNulty, a Valley City boy serving with a At six o'clock in the morning (Nov. 7, 1918) the Canadian regiment, was killed in action in France. greatest war in history came to an end. German President Wilson called for drafting 500,000 men as plenipotentiaries had signed the U.S. Allied armistice Congress prepared a resolution declaring war on terms. Germany. War plans were going forward. Paris, Nov. 7. "The German armistice terms were Company G was again mustered into federal service. signed at 11 o'clock this morning at Paris. The greatest The new post office building was opened to the public war of all times came to an end at two this afternoon." August 30. The building is across the street from the Listed as premature were accounts of the ending of Times-Record. the war and signing of the armistice. Actual signing The Rudolf Hotel was again sold, this time to Messrs came on November 11. Sidder of Minot, and Redner of Rockwell, Iowa. Thousands of people lined the streets of Valley City Draftees were honored at a dinner at the to watch others in a giant victory parade led by the fire Congregational Church. Forty-four from the county department and municipal band. Whistles and sirens were on their way to Fort Dodge, Iowa training. had sounded all morning. All of the business places Company G, National Guard, received orders to leave closed up. for embarkment at Charlotte, N.C., Captain D.S. Ritchie said. Later the group was moved to Camp Mills, Hempstead, N.Y., for embarkment. 1919 Middlewest Trust Company purchased property of A bonding election for a new $91,000 high school Myhro and Aldahl Mercantile on Main Street and passed by votes of five to one. Fourth Ave. (Second Ave. S.E.). C.E. Hamilton sold the Valley Hotel to Lewis Lolling, Company G was reported to have landed in France, former owner of the City Cafe. exact location not reported. Explosion followed by fire destroyed the Valley City Armory as ladies of the community were preparing a 1918 housewarming and glad hand celebration for the returned soldiers. Guardsmen were undergoing training in the foothills Claim that A.C. Townley and William Lemke of the of France. Nonpartisan League shared in the division of profits Stock was being sold in Valley City's new cor­ reaped from the organization of the American Ex­ poration, the American Disappearing Handle Com­ change Bank in Valley City was made before the pany, organized by inventor John Neustadter. banking board. Carpenter Lumber Co. remodeled their offices on Valley City was getting a Fibre Company to utilize Front Street and built an 80x130 foot lumber shed. hemp crops in the area. A site was purchased from the Valley City became the state high school basketball Northern Pacific Railway and materials for building a champions by defeating Grand Forks at the A.C. Ar­ mill were placed. John D. Gray is president. mory. The DeLancey Livestock Co., with C.S. Brown of the The Masonic Lodge conducted a patriotic ball with Springdale stock farm as president, was formed to the proceeds going to war orphans. handle all kinds of purebred and high grade breeding Sauerkraut was being disguised under the name of stock. Liberty Cabbage. Private Henry Robinson, formerly of Valley City, Col. Frank White was ordered to France to serve had been cited for valor by General J.J. Pershing. with the Second North Dakota Infantry. Victory Park was a new addition to the city and two The contract for the new building to be occupied by roads were finished through it to give new access to the Dr. E.A. Pray and Dr. W.N. Palmer was awarded to Chautauqua grounds. They were Chautauqua N.M. Nielson. It will be known as the Story building, Boulevard and Elm Avenue. next to the new post office. The Security National Bank was organized with Lee Benjamin Seifert, son of Christ Seifert, was killed in Cowell as chairman of the board and James Grady, an aeroplane accident in England. president. The Russell-Miller Milling Company was making Lee and Clifford Ferguson bought out the Yaeger extensive improvements, adding four large concrete Cash Grocery on F if th Ave.

-53— Gamble Robinson began construction of a warehouse on the N.P. right of way just west of the Valley Grocery building. Sunday night, Sheriff Larson and his deputies and Chief of Police Swanson, raided three stills operating in North Valley City. I Sir Korndyke Ormsby Piebe 3rd, a Holstein bull entered by Dr. Van Houten in the state fair at Fargo, won first place. m I.J. Moe was one of a strong delegation sent to is - Washington to ask for a larger amount of grain cars to move the grain of the Northwest. $25,000 in raw material was lost when straw stacks of the Valley City Fibre Company burned. One thousand tons of flax straw were destroyed. Warren G. Harding was elected President of the United States. A proposed Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building for Barnes County was defeated 3,849 to 2,260. The pipe organ from the Rex Theater was moved to the Grand and Manager John Pi Her expected to make it one of the big attractions at that theater. A first meeting of the Valley City Town Criers Club, with Herman Stern as president, was held. The pur mu pose of the club was to develop a general good Armory fire. The flag still waves on the burning fellowship between competitors in business. building. Valley City's new high school building was scheduled to be occupied on January 3, after the holiday vacation. Rev. Thomas Nugent accepted the call of the The main building of the Fibre Mill was under Congregational Church of Valley City as pastor. construction, 50x540 feet. The plant manufactured tow for upholstery purposes from flax straw and hemp for twine. United Commercial Travelers organized Valley City 1921 Council 605. C.G. Chaffee, long-time merchant here, sold his Minnie J. Nielson was having troubles with the board business of dry goods and ready to wear, and moved to of administration who was not informing her of Everett, Wash. The new firm was the Marblestone meeting times and were trying to oust her from her Company. One of the new owners was Herman Stern. position as Superintendent of Instruction. Vandals chopped all of the trees in City Park down to a ten foot height and destroyed undergrowth along the riverbed. 1920 Elks burned a $10,000 note on their property, com Attorney General William Langer appeared at a pletely paid up. meeting held in the Pegg Garage to hold a three-hour Getting 529 points to their opponents 278, the Valley speech on the North Dakota bank scandal and to City High School basketball team set a new record for scourge Leaguers C.H. Noltimier, C.J. Olson, Neil point-getting during the season. The team was state Macdonald and others. champion. What was thought to be the oldest building in Valley Col. Frank White, veteran of two wars and a North City, housing the Huddlestone cigar store next to the Dakota statesman, was confirmed to be Treasurer of old Opera House, was destroyed by fire. the United States. John Tracy became president of the First National Valley City post office employees were given guns Bank and Herman Winterer was named chairman of and ammunition to protect the mail against robbers. the board. A new playground two blocks from the high school Henry E. Nelson was named president of the was opened after the community baseball club and the American Exchange Bank. park board cooperated. J.H. Sampson, E.J. Pegg and Issuance of $120,000 in bonds for additions to the high Mat Krogh were 1he leaders. The Valley City Normal school were approved by a vote of 225 to 11. School became the Valley City State Teachers College, In a heartbreaking, bitter contest, the Valley City at that time the only institution of its kind in the state. High School basketball boys took the state cham­ The body of Edgar A. Fisher, killed in action in pionship title away from Fargo, 18-16. France in 1918, was interred in Woodbine Cemetery Andrew G. Bonhus took his seat as new mayor and after shipment here from that country. Editor P.R. Nick Hesch, H.N. Walker and E. Feldman were new Trubshaw greeted the election of R.A. Nestos as councilmen. governor with page-wide headlines. "Sound the loud Firemen celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Timbrels O'er Egypt's Dark Sea; Jehovah Hath founding of the department. Chief Craswell presided at Triumphed, His People Are Free." Nestos defeated the anniversary banquet. Gov. Frazier.

-54— Woolworth's opened a five and ten cent store. Maurice Wick took over a construction business. Lack of water pressure hampered the fire department and a small basement fire at the Peoples Cooperative Co. depart­ ment store turned into a blaze that destroyed the store and stock.

1923 The State Teachers College had become so crowded that the Frank White home was taken over for recitation rooms. Dr. E.B. Crosby of Oriska moved to Valley City and rented offices at the Valley City Clinic. The case of H.C. Aamoth and James Grady of Fargo vs. A.C. Thorkelson and H.E. Nelson, Valley City American Exchange Bank, to compel the officers of the Valley City bank to allow them to examine the books and records of the bank was settled out of court. A February blizzard held up all road and train travel and brought business to a standstill. Mrs. Alma Kjelland Kerr was the speaker at the Congregational Church Brotherhood, tellng of her experiences in Trebizond, Constantinople, and Syria, giving a good description of the attitude of people there toward their economic and political conditions. Mrs. Kerr is from Valley City. John Piller purchased the Lee Combs corner of Fifth Avenue and Fourth Street (Central and Third Street) where he was to erect a modern movie picture house. Col. Frank White, Valley Citian appointed to post of Prof. Wemett studied experiences of other cities in Secretary of the Treasury, soldier and community having a policewoman. Subject was to be on advisory vote in the next election. It passed easily. The German leader. Lutheran congregations of Valley City, Oriska, San­ born and Stewart presented their popular pastor, Rev. Thomas Bohnhoff, with a new Chevrolet coupe. 1922 J.J. Chamberlain, station agent for the Northern The building of Paxman Implements '.vas burned to Pacific, completed forty years as agent here. Clyde the ground. It was a landmark in the city, built by Smith sold his electrical business to Art Bonhus. A wye Flora and Towne in 1900. was being built by the Northern Pacific on Front Street Organization of the Fidelity Building and Loan Association was completed with D.W. Clark as president and John D. Gray, secretary. Others in the corporation were James W. Nielson, Fred J. Fredrickson, Dr. A.Z. Zimmerman, E.H. McFarland and Charles A. Baker. Company G moved their drills from City Hall to the Masonic Temple. The Masonic Temple had been renovated and was ready for use by the orders. The top floor was made into a meeting room and the ground r floor was made into club rooms. A.K. Bonhus was elected mayor of the city, defeating I.J. Moe, with Hesch, H.N. Walker, Ole Knudsen and Emil Feldman elected aldermen. West Motor Com­ pany took over the Ford agency moving into the Riedman-Ellis building. Woolworth Co. opened their store on Fifth Avenue (Central). Former Valley City State Teachers College president was made head of the Minot Normal School. George McFarland succeeded President Beeler who resigned. Col. C.F. Mudgett was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for services rendered in the World War. The ceremony was conducted in front of the Masonic Temple with Co. G attending in full uniform. The Country Club held their first meeting in the new clubhouse, erected by O.M. Wick on the grounds just east of the hospital bridge. The club was operating on 1923 blizzard. land leased from the Northwest Nursery. P.p.

-55- the state essay contest, "How to Keep Boys and Girls on the Farm." Clifford C. McDonald became sole owner of the dry cleaning establishment of McDonald and Murdock. The college basketball squad, coached by L.G. Hurst, won all but one of their contests and were named conference champions. W.H. Pray was elected mayor of Valley City. Plans for the new Piller Theatre were in the hands of John Piller with construction expected during the summer. Mrs. Marie Spiker was elected Most Excellent Chief of Pythian Sisters as that group held its first meeting. Charley Hokanson was named chief of police replacing Mr. Swanson. The Bank of Valley City, following reorganization, opened for business with K.A. Bonhus, president, and Frank Cook, vice president. The Masonic Hall rented lower quarters to the Times- A permanent organization for the Greater North Record and, at one time, the National Guard. Dakota Association was formed with Herman Stern, president. Dr. S.N. Thams, Fargo, had purchased the dental business of Dr. W.N. Palmer, who was leaving to accommodate the Cooperstown train which will be for California. Father John Baker was elevated to housed here. Right Reverend Monsignor by Pope Pius XI. Barnes Ed Wyttenbach started excavations for the new STC County Courthouse was gutted by fire so officials would gym authorized two years ago. This was the first new conduct business from City Hall. The courthouse was building on the campus since 1911. The Club barber built in 1882 and the fire came on the 50th birthday of shop, operated by Fred and Ed Abrahamsen, had been Barnes County. moved from the front of the Club Billiard Rooms to the Robertson's Women's Wear had leased space on top back. of the vault of the Bank of Valley City to be occupied by The Cooperstown Branch began train service to Molly Olson's millinery shop. Olson's space was Cooperstown. Merchants planned a booster trip to utilized for a beauty parlor. John Gavin resigned as McHenry. Foss Drug was putting on a new front on the division engineer of the highway commission. drug store. The Charlton Cleaners was erecting a Two gas masks, two fire extinguishers and a life net building. were added to the fire department equipment. The The park board was completing two fine parks in Northern Pacific announced it had completed front of the Northern Pacific depot. The first Barnes automatic block systems on the railroad from St. Paul County track meet was held on the Fair Grounds to the west coast. Henry Kniprath and Victor Vaupel property. bought J.H. Sampson's lunchroom. Russell Hougen Firms and citizens were contributing toward the miraculously escaped death in a Main Street car ac erection of a new, modern hospital here. A deal had cident while riding with Harold Mortenson. Driving the been completed whereby F.W. Pagels had become the other car was George Burchill, a tire dealer. owner of the Springdale Dairy, just two doors north of John Phillip Sousa and his 80 piece band performed the Dakota Drug. In the near future, Dr. A.O. Sch- in the STC Auditorium. Nell Cooper was named county jeldahl was to take over the ownership of the superintendent of schools when the incumbent, J.A. Featherstone Dental offices. Johnson suffered a stroke. Mrs. Charles Baker opened Mark Smith was building a business block on Fourth a Gift and Art Shop in the Bank of Valley City building. Ave. (Second Ave. Now Sam Hill Paint and Glass Co.) Reports of a fiery cross and organization of the KKK opposite the city hall for storage purposes. The bid of unit in Valley City was denied by the newspaper. the Haggart Construction Company for paving streets The Hi-Liners beat Wahpeton, 7-6, to win the of Valley City was accepted. James Manoles an­ southeast district football championship, and went on nounced he was going to rebuild the burned out Liberty to beat Minot 30 3 for the state title. Harold Eberly, one Cafe and add 30 hotel rooms. of the best fullbacks in the state, injured his right knee Valley City put on its first Corn and Dairy Festival, in the championship game. Eberly, Ployhar, Gray and Nov. 3. Huge success. Corn and dairy products were on Eckel were named to the all-state team. display at the new Mark Smith building. The Bank of O.M. Roe, Barnes County register ot deeds, claimed Valley City closed its doors. Arthur Busdicker placed having recorded two of the oldest discharges in the on the all-state football team; was fullback on the country for John Maresh, Army Scout, who later University team. The new gym at the college was settled in Stewart township. He served with the 22nd dedicated and put into use. regiment of infantry, and was discharged twice, in 1875 and 1877. 1925 1924 A new six-piece orchestra was formed by Vernon State basketball tournament was awarded to Valley Krogh, known as the Hotel Rudolf Orchestra. J.S. City to be held in the new college gym. H.C. Bjerke Weiser, one of the earliest pioneers of Valley City, died. came here from Bismarck as manager of the Russell- Valley City Choral Society was formed with 70 voices Miller Milling plant. and Miss Mary Deem, president. Margaret Engemoen, Valley City, won sixth prize in The STC basketball team will henceforth be known

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-58— Valley City residents parked their cars in the middle of Main Street in the 1920s.

as the Vikings, the name chosen in a contest. Gov. A.G. Sorlie addressed a community picnic. J.H. Pete Falstad, ski jumper from Hannaford, set a new Sampson purchased a lot south of the city hall with the state record with a jump of 104 feet at a ski meet held intentions of building a three-story hotel there here. (Community Center). The Lewis Coffee House became the Ober Grocery in Newly graduated attorney, L.T. Sproul, expressed a change of ownership. The Baldwin basketball team an interest in locating in Valley City. More than 200 won first place in the first Consolidated High School Odd Fellows and Rebekahs enjoyed a picnic at the tournament. The Elks independent team won state Faust grove a few miles north of the city. honors. Cook and Tracy were named all-staters. John The sportsmen of Valley City organized a branch of Piller bought two or three hundred thousand bricks the Isaak Walton League. The state Baptist convention from the burned Barnes County Courthouse. A Valley was held. The Valley City Municipal Band won a band City orchestra, Louis Clark, drummer; Dr. Max contest, a silver loving cup and a gold medal for Moore, saxophone; Allen Granger, piano; L.E. Wright, director L.E. Wright at Grand Forks. Walter Hagen, cornet; R. Kenneth McFarland, saxophone, and R.C. pro golfer, played 9 holes of golf here, scoring 34. Roy Richards, broadcasted from WCCO, Minneapolis in a Ployhar passed the bar exams and announced he was GNDA arranged program. coming to Valley City to practice law. The state A new concrete bridge was being built on First Street highway department announced a new cement bridge (now 4th Street) near the City Park. The steel bridge would be built on East Main replacing the steel bridge there has been moved to six miles south of Valley City. now in use. Grotte Lumber Co. on Third Ave. and Fifth St. was An arch at the entrance of the State Teachers College started by Ben Grotte and C.J. Christianson. A 21 was erected by Butler Brothers, St. Paul. Demolition of passenger bus was delivered here to begin making the N.P. water tank on Fourth Ave. (Second Ave. S.E.) daily runs from Valley City to Aberdeen and return. A was begun. A new tank replaced it. 27-member boys' band, under the direction of Prof. Chief of Police Ed Hokanson had installed a bell on L.E. Wright, held their first concert. the city hall tower to use to summon patrolmen. The Contracts were let for erection of a new courthouse. lighted flag on the tower had been used for this pur Successful bid of $277,906 was entered by Walter pose, but was no longer working right. Frank O. Knerr Butler, Inc., St. Paul. Erection of the Piller Theatre Company was building a building for dairy products on was begun. The Anderson Furniture Company planned Third Avenue and Front Street (Later Shy Ann Meats to open a furniture store in the space formerly oc building). The Lappin Fibre Company began pur cupied by the Grand Theatre. chasing flax straw to process in the new plant. Neil McFadgen, C.W. Pollock and Louis Noltimier First edition of the "Owl," Valley City High School's took seats as newly elected councilmen. A local con­ student publication, was printed. The Security tractor began the work of moving Thompson Lumber National Bank purchased the assets and building of yards from East Main Street to Front Street to make Bank of Valley City. Sampson Restaurant opened in room for a new building for the Valley City Fruit the new building south of the City Hall (KP). Eugene Company. J.H. Sampson, O.P. Enerson, T.A. Thomp­ Pegg purchased two lots east of the Standard Oil Co. son, Mikal Mogaard, C.H. Bruns, Fred Carr and Frank (Culligan's) and was to begin building a warehouse Ployhar formed a company to dig a test oil well. and storage space for his garage business. O.J. Nygaard arrived to take over management of The Piller Theater opened with the showing of "The the Valley Implement renamed Nygaard Implement. Pony Express." The building cost over $100,000. The

-59- steel bridge on East Main was moved thirty feet north Lutheran congregation. Rev. Framsted was pastor. to provide access to the city while a new bridge was Queen Marie of Romania, on a trip through the U.S., being constructed. Miss Sadie Clement reported passed through Valley City. The train stopped for five picking pansies from the flower bed on Dec. 10. The minutes while the royal party talked to a large crowd city had several warm days. Percy Ployhar received present. U.S. Marines were sent to the city to guard the the agency for the Jewett car. mail from bandits. A Violin-Virtuoso $2,000 music machine was installed in the Stern Candy Company. C.F. Mudgett, cashier for the First National Bank, was appointed United States Marshal for the district of 1926 North Dakota. P.R. Trubshaw sold the Times-Record to the Times- Henry Nelson was appointed to the city council Record Printing Co. Elmour and E. Donald Lum were replacing Charles W. Pollock, recently deceased. The purchasers. A modern telephone switchboard was Dakota Engineering Co. moved from the Middlewest installed in the Kindred Hotel. A $25,000 Wurlitzer building to the upper floor of city hall. Under the organ was installed in the new Piller Theater. The direction of C.R. Robertson, the Commercial Club name "Valley City" was painted on the roof of the West raised a sum of $50,000 and the city was assured of a Ford Motors shop as a guide to aviators. The Lakota new hospital to be built by the Sisters of Mercy. Transportation Co. operated its first bus on the Valley W.W. Smith was the newly elected mayor of Valley City-Langdon line. Modern electric crossing gates City. Mrs. Mary Cota bought Peggy's Beauty Shop. were being installed by the N.P. A.J. Mclnnes was elected president of Rotary. Rolland Plans for erection of a new 50-bed hospital were Wallin was being hailed as a great addition to the unveiled to members of service clubs in response to an University of Minnesota football team. Wm. J. Davis offer made by the Sisters of Mercy, said Father John succeeded Ed Hokanson as chief of police. Edythe Baker. Wrestling before a small audience here, Stowell was honored on her retirement after 50 years of Clarence Abrahamsen, Kathryn, and Bernard of teaching, 35 in Valley City schools. Burchill's Tire Shop Nebraska, put on one of the best matches ever seen opened on Main and Second Avenue. The City Drug here. Abrahamson won. William Fagerstrom was was showing a new Victrola. Jay Katz was putting new promoter. Ole Knutson, jeweler, was recognized as the windows in the Dakota Drug. A dance bowery was built oldest living advertiser, having carried ads since 1880. between the Knerr Creamery and Pegg storage C.R. Robertson was elected president of the board of building by Vernon Krogh and Bob Belknap. Weekly directors for the new hospital. dances were staged. Red Owl Grocery opened one door west of the Dakota Barnes County officials moved into the new cour Drug. G.W. Flickenstein was the manager. Valley City thouse. The dedication was on June 24. A two-day Oil Co. was formed with V.A. Vaupel, president. With a "Homecoming and Dedication" ceremony was staged. large assortment of dresses, coats, millinery, novelties and hosiery, Black's Women's Store was opened. Herman Vogel and Herman Johnson purchased the Kindred Pool Room. The Vikings, under Coach 1927 Morrison, were champions of the Intercollegiate John Hanchett was elected city attorney replacing Conference. Richard Halverson joined the famous A.P. Paulson, elected county attorney. Fred King Winnipeg Kiddies singing group. succeeded James Kelly as sheriff. Trygve Stone, A new Standard Oil station was built across the Fargo, set a new ski record at a meet here. Fire gutted street, south of the Rudolf, Percy Ployhar and Robert the first floor of the Crystal Cafe. Thos. Noonan, Rathji in charge. The Trade News, a first in Shoppers, Rugby, bought the Nygaard Implement Co. Combs and was started by the Commercial Club. The Valley City Ritchie combined law offices with Olsberg and Han­ band carried off all the prizes in a band contest held in chett associated with them. Valley City joined the Grafton. Star four and six cylinder cars were being League of Municipalities. offered by a new city firm, the Hedahl Star Company. Ade Soroos was bringing his Cooperstown quintet to R.S. Saunders was displaying the first Whippet car to Valley City for a clash with the Hi-Liners. Baldwin be displayed in this part of North Dakota. The first full Pillsbury boys and girls won the Barnes County carload of paper to be shipped into the city was tournament. The Vikings tied with Wahpeton for the received by the Times-Record. Intercollegiate Conference Championship. The Times- Every business street in the city was lighted with Record joined the Associated Press and secured its completion of White Way lighting system. The Rev. wire services. Marvin Crownhart and Walter Ott Tom Nugent was the champion golfer at the Country opened an automobile repair building. Red McKay, Club, defeating Dr. Roberts. Night policemen were forward on the Hi-Liner basketball team, was voted the equipped with clocks and punch stations set up to mark outstanding man at the state tournament. Delmore and their rounds. E.C. Bakken took over management of Cota were the new Chrysler dealers. Barnes County the Valley City greenhouse. The Valley City Credit Farmers Union was formed with Sam Oglesby, Bureau was started with Herman Stern, Karl Rogers, president. John Sad opened a law practice in Olsen,Erie Fouks, A.W. Mogren, D.N. McGillivray, Valley City, coming here from Cooperstown. The Dr. E.R. Roberts and J.J. Beck, directors, and George Times-Record was resold to P.R. Trubshaw, former Kelsey, manager. owner, said to have been the first man to make the T-R The Times-Record bought a new linecasting a profitable business. The Consolidated Utilities machine, and a mat caster. The Marquisee store, for completed building a gas plant. Harry Olsby pur eighteen years a local institution, was closed. chased the Valley Tire Shop, two doors east of the Elks Dedication for their new building was held by the First Lodge. Basement excavation was started at the site of

—60- the new Mercy Hospital. The Straus Company pur­ Western Union telegraph opened a station in the chased the Lovett Clothing Store in LaMoure. Gamble Rudolf Hotel. A shipment of oil drilling equipment arrived destined for the Louis Noltimier farm where Auto Supply Store opened on Main Street. C.F. Luessen drilling was contracted for. J.M. Leegard added the sold the stock and leased his Fulton Meat Market to Phillips 66 oil to his automotive interests, the J.M. George Wenzel. Leegard Auto Co. N.O. Holberg was building a modern Suggestions were made to the Park Board to place funeral home with apartments above. Paul Sherman, two tents at the mill dam for swimmers who prefer it to owner of the Valley City Dry Cleaning, was installing a Chautauqua Park. 2,500 people attended the State p new pressing machine. Roy Ellstrom moved his Shoe Farmers Picnic held in Chautauqua Park. E. . Get­ Shining Parlor into the John Konen shoe repair shop in chell added a linotype to his prin* shop. A good crowd the American Exchange building. J.H. Sampson was went to Chautauqua Park in observance of the 25th named manager and John Heimes, president, of the anniversary of the ordination to the priesthoood of newly organized Farmers Union Shipping Association Monsignor John Baker. Piggly Wiggly opened their of Valley City. first store in the city a few doors north of the Rudolf P.L. Foss purchased the building the store was in Hotel, managed by Randolph Thorne. Rudolf Giselius from C.F. Luessen. Mayor W.W. Smith died in a bought the Rein property in which Piggly Wiggly was Rochester hospital. located as an annex to his hotel. Delmore and Cota Chrysler became Delmore and Geldorf. Cota was retained as a salesman. 1928 An ample supply of water was assured the city when a new well on Third Avenue and Third Street was N.J. Hesch, alderman from the second ward was finished and connected to the water supply (near elected mayor to succeed W.W. Smith. Myron "Babe" power plant). Herman Stern sold his interests in the Personius took over management of the Standard Oil Marblestone Co. Water and light rates were reduced by Station across from the Rudolf, replacing Percy the city council. Hamilton Englert, Thomas Ritchie Ployhar who had joined the Consolidated Utilities. The and Ronald Spicer were pledged to Beta Zeta chapter Grand Cafe was opened by Hokanson and Wilson. The of Sigma Delta Chi fraternity at UND. The Times- West Park bridge on First Street, (Fourth St. S.W.) Record staged a party at the office to carry news of the contract was let. The bridge cost $40,000. The First Dempsey-Tunney fight. Tunney won. Lynn Cowell National Bank and the Security National Bank merged replaced Gerald Movius as T-R city editor. A new with James Grady, president, and Erie Fouks, cashier. electric sign bearing the name Valley City was erected F.W. Heidel, a pioneer businessman, sold his Fifth and lighted in the park on the south side of the N.P. Ave. (Central) hardware store to A.A. Blecken, Grand Forks. tracks. The R&G Booterie was begun in the Hotel Rudolf Maxine Rudow won a prize of $5,000 offered for a new building. The Straus Company was expanding. The name for the Barnes County Fall Show. The name she Springdale Dairy company erected a new brick offered was the Junior Livestock and Produce Show. building on West Main. Fred J. Frederickson won the The Hub Clothing Store succeeded J.R. Marquisee with post of mayor of Valley City. The Aldrich Hotel was Mr. Shark, proprietor. The first annual homecoming opened. Montana Dakota Power Co. bought the Con­ was held at the Teachers College. A city warehouse on solidated Utilities bringing the possibility of natural Front Street was being erected. Howard Gould added a gas to Valley City. Frank Ployhar remained as the motorcycle with sidecar to his facilities for light parcel manager. Wesley Hall, part of Wesley College in Grand delivery. The 40 and 8 gave their first concert, the 26- Forks, was closed and sold to Charles Maugham to be piece drum and bugle corps playing at the Junior his residence. Remodeling of the First National Bank Livestock and Produce Show. The Vikings again won was begun. H.P. Melhouse, Hope, purchased the Ar the Intercollegiate football title, defeating Moorhead cade billiard parlors. Col. D.S. Ritchie was named Teachers. brigadier general commanding the 68th brigade, Minnesota and North Dakota National Guard regiments.

Several thousand people toured the new Mercy Hospital facilities after formal dedication of the hospital. The Vikings of STC won the Intercollegiate Conference track title. Rev. Wm. Weyhrauch left as pastor of the Baptist Church. Contract for a vault to be built at Woodbine Cemetery was given to N.M. Nielson. The state band championship title was won by the Valley City Boys Band for the fourth consecutive year. Director was Lois Wright. Representative T.R. Trubshaw and Senator Frank Ployhar were re-elected to the Legislature. The first annual Middlewest Trust peony show was a success. Princess Blue Feather and her Indian Band were a feature of the Chautauqua program. Ployhar Cleaners was beginning a new business in a new building on Sixth Ave. (3rd Ave. 5th Avenue Hotel N.W.).

—61— First Mercy Hospital, built in 1928.

Ben Eielson, noted Norwegian aviator who piloted Sir Hubert Wilkins over the top of the world, was speaker at the Sheyenne Valley Young People's 1929 Society picnic. The Fidelity Savings and Loan moved C.W. Nelson, county auditor, was charged with from the second story of the Story Building (Central complaints of irregularities, and resigned. May Baillie Ave.) into the building vacated by the Security was appointed auditor for the remainder of his term. National Bank. The first annual Rotary Flower Show G.J. Christianson was fight promoter for the American was held in the Masonic Temple. Dakota Drug started Legion. Tom and Harold Noonan bought the Valley remodeling their building. Enrollment at the college Motors, Inc. The Rudolf Hotel Cafe was reopened after was 384. The Times-Record, Fair Store and Rudolf a severe fire hit the hotel last December. Sheriff Fred Hotel were heavy sufferers of damage when a cloud­ King caught two alleged turkey thieves in a local hotel. burst occurred, dumping 3.75 inches of rain on the city. The turkeys were stolen from Pius Stroh, Sanborn. All had basements flooded. Arthur Froemke, Jamestown, was selected as the new G.J. Christianson bought out his partner V.C. Vaupel band teacher at the college succeeding Lois Wright. in the City Meat Market. Work was started on a Arthur Spalding and Edwin O. Wicks, Valley City building for Montgomery Ward & Co. to be occupied by High School youths, had been selected for membership them Dec. 15. C.E. Olson of Valley City Furniture Co. in the 1929 National High School Orchestra and Band decided to quit business. John Piller planned to install Camp. L.E. Hedstrum had completely remodeled his Movietone and Vitaphone equipment in the Piller grocery store. Theatre for the showing of talking pictures. C.E. Midwest Motors, owned by O.W. Fode, Jamestown, Hanson brought in a 20,000 egg incubator and began a took over the Chrysler agency here. Carl Bonde, long baby chick hatchery. Dr. C.J. Meredith opened time harness maker, sold out to J.W. Thoreen, medical offices above the Right Price Mercantile Alexandria, Minn. Valley City Hi-Liners defeated Store, coming here from Marion. Ben Northridge Bismarck 16 13 to win the state basketball cham­ defeated P.R. Trubshaw for legislative offices and the pionship. C laud ie Miller was coach. Duval I and McKay People's Opinion won out over the Times-Record for were selected for the all-state team. Harold Busdicker official paper. Story Shoe Shop opened on Fifth went to Carrington to open the fourth Straus store in Avenue. E.J. Pegg bought the Sampson restaurant and the area. Others were at Casselton, Valley City and the next lot, just south of City Hall with intentions of LaMoure. Glen Hanna's Moorhead team was cham­ building a garage there. pions of Minnesota. Dr. C.P. Elliott moved into the Doctors A.W. Macdonald and Campbell moved Rudolf Hotel block. Work was started on the municipal above the Foss Drug in new quarters. C.W. Nelson airport. Both Valley City and Moorhead were defeated went on trial for alleged ballot tampering, and was in opening rounds of the national championship games acquitted. Rudolf Ciseleus and John Piller bought the in Chicago. Kindred Hotel building. The Anderson-DeCrosse Neil Tracy became motorcycle traffic patrolman at Funeral Home (later Peterson-Olson) was organized. Buffalo. Ben Pfusch moved his Dakota Radio store

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-64— from the Dakota Drug block to the Marblestone needy Barnes County families. Corn and Lamb Show building across from Penney's. O. Knudson was exhibits were placed in Pegg Garage. Anderson- recognized for 50 years of operating a jewelry store. DeCosse Company began building a beautiful funeral There was standing room only as the Piller Theatre home just north of Our Savior's Church. showed the first talkie film. Valley City had its second William Gray was elected president of the senior Red Owl Store when it opened in the former Valley City class at NDAC. The American Legion Auxiliary Furniture Co. on the corner across from Penney's. Chorus, directed by Mrs. W.T. Craswell, sang medleys Jane Fritch won first place in the Agricultural College of war and other songs over WDAY. Three deer from May Festival story-telling contest with her story, the Valley City Park have been sent to Sully National Black Sambo. The S&L Company leased the south 25 Park at Fort Totten, and the City Park herd reduced to feet of the new Montgomery Ward building from Olaf five animals. Odd Fellows Lodge celebrated its 50th Wick to operate a general merchandise store. J. Leo anniversary. Dr. Arthur Peake, moved his practice to Johnson and L.A. Danuser bought the Butter Nut Tuttle, N.D. Dr. J.W. Campbell, eye, nose and throat Bakery, changing its name to the Valley City Baking specialist from Fargo, opened an office above Dakota Company. Drug. Frank A. Rowekamp purchased the Kindred Two new bridges were nearing completion, one on Hotel, in which he had been manager. C.N. Columbia Ave. (Viking Drive) leading to the college McGillivray bought the Jacob Chulse apartment house farm, and Helena Ave. bridge (6th St. N.E.) leading to on Normal Avenue. Art Stern bought the Billiard Hall. the Country Club, giving easy access to both these Baarstad's Electric Shop was appointed General areas. The Hudson Bay Fur Farms established a mink Electric dealer. ranch, moving 400 mink pens here from Alexandria. Dedication of the new airport was accompanied by a Local investors formed the company. John Blume, great air exhibition. Sioux Oil Co. installed a bulk plant operator of Blume's Bakery, purchased a new Reo on the N.P. right of way. Russell Miller Milling began truck for deliveries. Thomas and Whipple sold their 24-hour operation. The Farmers Union Warehouse was Farmers Grain and Coal Company, ending long years incorporated and a warehouse on West Front Street of business in Valley City. was opened. Charles Stevens was the manager. Riverview Drive, a new section for residences, was opened by DeMar Meyer and Eldor Bohrer. Captain 1930 and Mrs. William Lien took charge of the Salvation Army. North American Creamery was preparing to A new sign on the Hotel Rudolf measured 31 feet high build a $90,000 creamery. County auditor, C.W. Nelson, and 12 feet across. Gov. Phillip LaFollette of Wisconsin drowned in a Minnesota lake. Prof. W.M. Wemett was talked on public utilities at an informal gathering at re-elected president of the Young Citizens League. A the Hotel Rudolf. Wesley MacDowell, Valley City, was miniature golf course was being built back of the Right appointed grain commissioner by Governor George Price Store. Shafer. Water mains were placed on Granger Hill. The new band shell in City Park was dedicated to D.W. Al Keister escaped serious injury when an elevator Clark who organized the first City Band. Clark was collapsed at the new Catholic school building. Con president. Unofficial temperatures of 101 were struction work began on a cabin to hold 20 boys, being recorded in July. Allison Seymour won the college erected by the Rotary club north of the Hi-Line Bridge. tennis championship from Ralph Soroos. Rev. Ernest A filling station was to be erected a block south Nelson became the minister of Nebo Lutheran Church. of the Rudolf by Sioux Oil Co., Charles Otto, agent, A lighted tennis court was provided for horseshoe pitchers west of the Tourist Park. Jimmy McGee and Hank Hemmesch destroyed all opposition. The two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.C. Bol narrowly escaped death when she fell out of the second story window of the Opera House. Patrolman Andy Maresh caught her in time to prevent serious injury. The city council approved the erection of a passenger station by Northwest Airways, at the airport. S&L Stores leased the former Marblestone Store in order to get larger quarters. Henry M. Knott became a partner to Martin Somdal in a furniture and undertaker firm. Somdal had been in business here for 38 years. Loss amounted to thousands of dollars from fire at Stern's Cafe, Main Street. A garage building was erected at the State Teachers College. Beck Insurance Agency opened in the Middlewest Building and was to be managed by John J. Beck, assisted by Magne Mikkelson. George Dixon was the new owner of the Ford Agency, purchasing the building of West Motor Company. A.S. Thompson opened a plumbing and heating shop in the Mark Smith Building across from City Hall. Myron Walker, one of the first millers in Valley City, died. The United States Army West Motor Co., first Ford dealer. combined to send several hundred loaves of bread to

-65- announced. The little dam near the college farm was restored. Paul Sherman opened a tailor shop above the Fidelity Savings offices. Members of the Church of the Nazarene purchased the old Trinity Lutheran church and moved it to a new location. Rev. C. W. Finwall was the new pastor of the Baptist Church. Believed to be the lowest golf score shot by a woman, Grace Krogh scored a 43 on the local course. A flying school was started here by Harold Roghburn, Detroit Lakes. The first artificially lighted football field was put into operation as the Vikings battled Concordia here. Contractor Ed Wyttenbach began excavations for a new Adventist Church building. Frank Sorenson, Kathryn, was champion sheep showman at the Corn and Lamb Show. Leo Cota organized a duck dinner for the barbers and their families at the Elks Lodge, prepared by women from Right Price Department Store. St. Catherine's Altar Society. The Anderson Sigurd building was bought for the Hetland was district manager. Barnes County Cooperative Creamery, said Elmer John W. Blume was appointed an alderman. Anthony Wicks, president. Viv McKay scored some kind of a Fiola closed his fruit and vegetable store on Sixth record when he scored a touchdown against the Avenue to become manager of the Cities Service University for the A.C, the first scored against the Station of Sixth Avenue and Front Street. The world's Sioux since 1926. The new Trinity Lutheran Church was first reaper, invented by Cyrus McCormick in 1831, dedicated with W. F. Schmidt, president of Luther was on exhibit at the Valley City International Com College in St. Paul, speaking. S.N. Johnsgard leased pany. John O. Hanchett and L.T. Sproul became the Varsity Sweet Shop, next to the Piller Theater, partners in a law office. M.P. Krogh and Paul Sherman from John Piller. A propeller and engine from the opened a clothing store on Main Street. Ron Holm was plane Alaskan, flown by the late Carl Ben Eielsen, had transferred from the Montgomery Ward store here to been presented to T. Melvin Lee. Adam Lesmeister, Watertown, S.D. Dr. Glenn Hullet was elected Harvey, was called to Valley City to track down and president of the Chautauqua Association. Irl Carr sold kill a 130 pound wolf near here. The Texaco station half his interests in the Billiard Hall to Mike McCarthy, next to the Times-Record was completed and Leo Tower City. J.H. Sampson opened his new cafe in the Brinkman moved from Hankinson to manage it. Barnes County Implement Company building. William 160 telephone repairmen were in Valley City to Craswell was elected fire chief for the 21st time. correct damage from a destructive sleet storm. Valley Ben Northridge, Frank Bailey, Clarence Carlson City ministers opposed a street decorating plan, hoping were elected aldermen. Edward Norgaard opened that funds proposed for that purpose be put into a fund Ed's Fixit Shop under the Middlewest Bank Building. for the needy. Carl King, former sheriff, joined the city Father McGeogh was installed as Elk's Exalted Ruler. police force as a traffic officer. The state capitol at The Times-Record installed a 16-page duplex printing Bismarck was destroyed by fire. Oliver Peterson press. Louis Noltimier, for whom Noltimier Township purchased half interest in Holberg Funeral Home from was named, died. Epworth United Methodist Church Mrs. Holberg renaming the firm, Holberg Peterson observed its 50th anniversary, as did the Valley City Funeral Home. Lodge, No. 7, AF & AM. P.O. Ludvig, manager of Ludvig's Grocery, accepted a position with the Quality 1931 Store. Valley City was scheduled to be on an airmail and passenger service line. Roy Ployhar took over as county attorney; J.B. E.M. Harding and Ole Bakke opened the Harding Shearer, register of deeds; Arthur Sunde, sheriff, and Drug Store. Frank Luessen took a teaching position in Ted Hedstrum, deputy sheriff. Harold Gulbrandson, Cody, Wyoming. Inaugural landings of two planes of Kenmare, joined The Fair as assistant manager. Dr. the Northwest Airways brought streams of people to E.B. Crosby and Dr. S.Z. Zimmerman purchased the the airport. Pop Inn opened by Howard Egan and Valley City Clinic building across from the Rudolf. George Wright on Front Street, serving lunches, Howard Willson of Leal was named chairman of the confections and refreshments, featuring curb service. Barnes County Commission. Attorney H.A. Olsberg Only two of 14 machines reached the top of Sugar Loaf was named county judge to fill the vacancy caused by Hill in a motorcycle climb. Les Stern won the Country the death of Judge Irgens. W.W. Fritch and Carl Bonde Club championship. First National Stores bought out bought the Right Price Store and were to remodel the the firm of R.E. Cobb produce company. Attorney E.G. premises, vacant after a disastrous fire. Clarence Larson bought the Academy of Music building on Main Carlson was elected commander of the American Street which housed the Woolworth Store and the Legion. Cream was received at the new Barnes County Krogh-Sherman Clothing Store. Theodore Henry was Cooperative Creamery. William Posthumas was elected Grand Commander of the Knights Templar manager. Astrid Fjelde, Valley City, was appearing as Grand Commandery of North Dakota. William DuVall, a member of the Tollefson Trio, singing Scandinavian attended his 47th annual state fireman's meeting at songs. The Cobb Company purchased the potato Fargo, hailed as the oldest fireman in point of service warehouse property on Front Street and established a in the state. Henry Beyer started a trucking business creamery, poultry and egg packing plant there. CM. (now Beyer's Cement, Inc.)

-66- Store. A salute of 21 guns, tolling of all the bells in city and county announced the start of the George Washington Bicentennial Celebration February 22. A.P. Lauritson, millwright, retired after 50 years of work for Russell-Miller Milling Co. The Progressive Party chose I.J. Moe, Valley City, as their candidate for governor. Magne Mickelson joined the insurance department of the American Exchange Bank. Fred J. Fredrickson was re-elected mayor in the heaviest vote turnout in Valley City history, garnering 1,811 votes against Vic Vaupel's 544. For the first time in seven years the Hi Liners failed to qualify for the state tournament. Darby O'Malley was given a life­ time membership to the Knights of Columbus. A three-year drought was broken with soaking rains. Re­ creation of the inauguration of George Washington as president were held before audiences in four locations; the college bridge, the Rudolf Hotel corner, Masonic Temple steps and on the post office steps. Leading citizens portrayed roles of Washington's officials. A North Dakota episode featured Roy Ployhar as Masonic representative. Davidson Machine Shop installed coal bunker equipment at the municipal power plant. Twenty elm Washington Bicentennial observances in 1932. Pictured trees planted in recognition of the first thirteen states, are left, Judge M.J. Englert,and right, J.B. Meyer. the six states received into the Union after the 1932 ratification of the constitution and a tree for North Dakota were dedicated at ceremonies on West Front 1932 was dedicated to the observance of the George Street. A large American Elm donated by Northwest Washington Bicentennial with a celebration from Nursery was planted in City Park and named the February 22 to November 24. H.R. Bruns, Oriska was George Washington tree. A grasshopper plague of chosen Barnes County commission chairman. Serving gigantic proportions was facing North Dakota. 200 with him were Mort Mortenson, Frank F. Heimes, elms were planted on Washington Drive, the gift of Howard Willson and Frank Oglesby. Enrollment at Valley City residents. A definite decision that the STC was 683. Red Owl moved from west of Dakota district highway offices would remain in Valley City Drug to the center of the next block east on Main was made by the State Highway commission and the Street. A.G. Bjerken replaced John Hanchett as department would build a permanent highway shop president of the National Bank of Valley City. Dr. CJ. here. Meredith left for Rochester, Minn., St. Louis, and The Anderson DeCosse funeral home opened with an Cleveland to take a post study course in surgery. Prof. open house November 5 and 6. The state supreme court Knute Froysaa and his Philharmonic Orchestra ruled Senator Fred Aandahl, Litchville, had to face a prepared for a mid-winter concert. recall election in the 38th district. Arthur Spalding, The road going east from the hospital bridge and Northwestern student, tied for second in an intramural south to Main Street was dedicated as Washington drop kicking contest. He was a former football star Drive. Jack Syverson was the new manager at the S&L here. Carl Oglesby was elected president of the Barnes •an

1932 Washington Days observance participants.

—67— County Farmers Union. 475 absentee ballots had been Paint and Glass Store formerly operated by Omar returned to the county auditor's office indicating in­ Nelson for Olaf Wicks on Fourth Ave. (Second Ave. terest in the election. Roosevelt was elected by a SE). landslide. Walter A. Eggert won the election for superintendent of schools, L.T. Halvorson for county 1933 treasurer and O.M. Roe, register of deeds. Valley City sponsored a Blue Eagle parade in sup­ Frank Heimes, Mort Mortenson, C.W. Jaeger and port of N RA. Business people in the city indicated faith Phillip Sauer were elected county commissioners. in the economy during and after the Bank Holiday Valley City's lone street car, representing the Valley imposed by FDR. A bandit who had help up Thompson City Street and Interurban Ry., was discontinued and Lumber Yard, Valley City, was caught and sentenced poles and wires were taken down as service ended. to 15 years in prison. Valley City voters joined the state M.J. Englert won a six-year term as district judge. in a special election defeating a proposed sales tax and Approximately 100,000 turkeys were shipped from the Sunday movies and approving the sale of beer. Gov. Cobb poultry plant to eastern markets for William Langer warned there would be no money for Thanksgiving. A.P. Paulson's daughter, Mildred, was Valley City's college unless a sales tax was approved. teaching in Korea. A.C Thorkelson became president Biennial appropriation for the college was $183,621.21, of Kiwanis Club. A moose meat dinner was served to down from the previous $330,065. The governor lopped the Elks courtesy of Charlie Jones who bagged the an additional $22,000from the total. animal in Canada. Valley City shipped 100 tons of rocks to be used in a Mrs. Santa Claus, rather than Santa, was invited to Fargo river dam. The Elite Hat Shop opened in Valley Valley City by the merchants. A truckload of City. Owner was Egorda Faush. C.C. Talbott of the Hungarian partridges shipped from Europe were NDFU predicted wheat would bring 88 cents per delivered here for stocking purposes by the Izaak bushel. During the year, grain prices fluctuated wildly, Walton League. Verna Bruns and Janet Gauzel placed at one time reaching over $1.40 per bushel for Sep­ third in a canning contest at the International tember delivery. Livestock Exhibition in Chicago. Authorization for Harrington Brothers opened a livestock sales agency Faust Dam was given by the city council and a bond in Valley City. J.C Penney was in Valley City, spoke at issue for a sewage disposal plant was passed. John Sad service club programs. Percy Trubshaw, T-R joined the law firm of Hanchett and Sproul. Mildred publisher, died after an attack of typhoid fever. Joe Armstrong took over the operation of the Varsity Sweet Kirkwood and Gene Sarazen appeared in a golf Shop. Bernie Bearman, noted Minnesota coach, ad­ exhibition in Valley City. The K-P Lodge announced dressed a dinner honoring the college and high school plans for a $30,000 home on 4th Ave. in Valley City. The teams. Rev. A.J. Fieldus took charge of the Baptist lodge had 150 members. parish. A Veterans of Foreign Wars Post was The Salvation Army constructed a $7,000 established. Fred King was first commander. headquarters on 4th Ave. and 3rd St. The N.D. High Al Shriner, telephone company manager, shot a 32 on way Department was to build a $25,000 shop on Front the golf course. McGarry Brothers, St. Cloud, were St. Valley City airport improvements were authorized. paving the road from Tower City to Valley City. A Valley City shipped 150,000 pounds of turkeys to service station handling Shell products was built on market. The Pegg Garage on 4th Ave. was converted to Fifth Avenue and Fifth Street. N.M. Nielson was a dance hall and skating rink. Over 600 enrolled at STC. successful bidder on a contract to build a city FDR was undaunted when the federal deficit reached warehouse. P.O. Ludvig was promoted to manager of $1 billion in 1933. $77,000 in federal funding was the Quality Grocery Store on Main Street. The Oc authorized for a Valley City sewage plant. Charles cident Elevator purchased the Farmers Elevator Kotter was appointed Valley City postmaster. In which had been closed for some time. September, Alf C Sorenson bought Valley Paint and Glass now operated by his son, Dale Sorenson. The Mrs. M.L. Martin took over the Molly Frances Hat Anderson-DeCross Funeral Home became the An­ Shop in the Blue Bird Shoppe. A. Lieberman opened a derson-Peterson Funeral Home with Hub Peterson dress shop where the former Robertson's store was, purchased a partnership. north of the First National Bank. James A. Macdonald, dentist, opened offices over Harding Drug. Harry M. Knott sold his interests in the funeral and furniture business to his partner, Carl Somdal. Princess Georges Matchabelli, New York, on a cross country tour, stopped at the Rudolf Cafe for a luncheon. Mr. and Mrs. Erie Fouks, recently married, were chariviried. Chicken thieves were active. Gust Uloth lost half of a flock of 600. William D. Wemett was elected district governor of Kiwanis International. A move to eliminate the county agents office in Barnes County failed because of insufficient number of signers. O.P. Enerson was elected president of the newly formed Barnes County Farm Holiday Association. Herman Nix took over the Farmers Hotel, behind the Rudolf and was to conduct a dining room Passengers and freight were shuttled between the with the hotel. Ed Syverson was the former owner. Northern Pacific and the Soo Line on the Valley City H.M. Knott took over management of the Valley City Inter-Urban Railway.

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—69- •IK) W" § \ | w TI m it i •pHp %«l i • r i 1932 1947 Ed's Mobil Owned and Operated by Ed and Reuben Spitzer Ed and Reuben Spitzer, partners in the service station, have been retailers for more than 30 years. Located at 357 Central Ave. N., Ed's Mobil continues to provide engine tune-ups, repair work, brake service and has daytime AAA service. Brake service includes grinding of drums. The station operates Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tires, batteries and auto accessories are retailed at the station in addition to full service gasoline sales. Pick up and delivery is offered for car service.

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Westergaard and Machine Shop.

—72- Machinery warehouse and residence of Frank Flora where Geisler Implement was later built.

Telephone exchange operators.

Sheyenne River bridge north of Highline on North Valley Road.

—73— Interior of the National Guard Armory.

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—74— Riverside Hospital, second hospital for Valley City, built by the county in 1909.

A local print shop around 1910.

—75- Serving The Area For 104 Years With Millions And Millions Of Words

Replacement of the tar paper shack where the Northern Pacific Times published its first issue Giving The Community Our Best, Helping Its Growth, Understanding Its Problems, And Being Its Friend — That Has Been Our Goal

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—77— heavy summer rains. Legislation repealed laws for bidding smoking in public by women, but the bill was 1934 vetoed by Gov. Walter Welford. A record 2,275 votes were cast in Valley City in the New Lafayette automobiles were shown at Horton primary election. In November polling, Barnes County Motors. Dr. J.F.L. Bohnhoff was honored for 40 years had a 8,208 total. A new 75x75 foot, two-story Barnes as Trinity Lutheran Church pastor. City voters ap­ County Implement building was planned. Northwest proved a bond issue of $55,000 for a city auditorium. Airlines resumed passenger service to the city. The Costs included a $45,000 grant. Valley City joined state 1933-34 winter was mildest on record. A CCC camp was voters in approving a sales tax in a special election. established near the city baseball park, with 200 men Marquis wheat was badly damaged by rust. "A coming to work on area projects. April dust storms hit Personality Girl" tap danced on top of a 1936 car. Her the city, making it difficult to see across streets. father drove the car while blindfolded with several Fred Frederickson was nominated by the GOP for stops en route to Pegg Garage. lieutenant governor. Drought and grasshoppers hit The City Market reopened after fire damage. T.S. crops severely before rain came early in June. One Henry drove Hop and Hope to victory in the second thousand marched in the city Child Welfare Week Turkey Derby. Northwest Nursery had low bid for parade. There were 10,000 at Catholic Day observances state capitol grounds landscaping. in Chautauqua Park. A crowd of 2,500 attended the first Dr. E.C. Allen resigned after 18 years as STC county eighth grade graduation in Chautauqua Park. president. Dr. J. Frederick Weltzin was appointed to Grafton nipped Svea, 25-22, for the N.D. Class B title the post. at the tournament in Valley City. Ten carloads of cattle 1936 were shipped from Valley City and area in a drought relief project. Oakes registered 111 degrees. It was STC summer term enrollment of 463 was the highest believed 75 percent of the state's hay crop was of four colleges. Mayville had 201. A $112,000 armory destroyed by heat and drought. A FERA canning plant was approved for the city. A broadcast by NBC from a in the city turned out 36,000 cans of tomatoes and beef. wheat field near the city was a feature of the 1936 There were 25 women and four men employed. Golden Harvest Festival here. Minerva Hogstad was Chapnell Sheet Metal Works opened in the city. The Valley City's queen entrant in the festival. N.D. League of Municipalities re-elected Fred Mrs. Helen Tracy was elected president of N.D. Fredrickson as president. George Dixon, Valley City, Librarians as the group met here. Coldest winter on was chairman ot a city Better Housing Campaign. A record, with over 30 days of below zero temperatures, mattress manufacturing plant was approved for marked the season. In the summer, Valley City had a Valley City. S & L's grocery moved to a new addition 116 reading July 6. Most rural schools closed during constructed by the company. winter storms. E.C. Hilborn wrote of shelterbelts to be planted Eagles opened an Aerie here with induction of 70. across the central U.S. Organization of an Eagles' Lester Sansburn was district bonus officer as a $2 Aerie began. billion bonus bill passed Congress over FDR's veto. The city was number one in North Dakota in fire Bonds for the City Armory were sold at four percent prevention. 1933 fire losses were only $248. interest and $2,300 premium. A.R. Kernkamp, Q.D. Wall and Ernest Johnson purchased George Dixon Sunday movies in North Dakota were approved by Ford. A new Piggly Wiggly store opened with A.M. voters. An addition of $13,500 to the city school district McNair Jr., manager. There were 500 Boy Scouts at a levy was approved in a special election. A Halloween Chautauqua Park jamboree. celebration was staged in the baseball park. The city's $75,000 sewage treatment plant was A state-wide prayer for rain was proclaimed June 7 completed and began operations. Thousands came for by Gov. Walter Welford. Northern sections received the city's July 4 celebration. There were 2,000 at rains that day. KOVC radio broadcasted for the first baseball games. An airmail route included the city. time Oct. 6. A grant for $13,050 was approved for a $29,000 Third Ave. bridge. The city hosted the 1936 NDEA convention. A Fish Hatchery establishment near the city was 1935 approved. Studies began on the Baldhill Dam project. Crime was decreasing in the ci'y. In 1934, police Liquor sales were approved in the November election made 186 arrests, down from 233 the previous year. and the city passed a liquor ordinance. Nearly $5,000 had been expended by the street VCHS's squad won the N.D. football championship. department in annual operations. Nearly 1,500 at­ Mike Connors purchased the California Fruit Store tended an ice carnival in City Park Jan. 27. City from Sam Zuckerman. A 50 ft. addition to the Gambles merchants sponsored a Good Will contest. A total of 120 Store was constructed. Jon Annett was manager. girls competed for an 18-day tour, including a Pollie Evanson purchased Burt Stern's share in Stern's Hollywood visit. Amy Brown and Florence Bartz were Cafe. T.X. Calnan was recognized for 22 years as winners. Barnes County Extension Agent. The Bootery opened in The Fair Store. Montana dust A city girls' softball team lost to Washington, D.C, in obscured the sun during high winds in March. A new a Chicago tournament. Mrs. Sarah Tooley, Valley City, office was constructed for Grotte Lumber Co. Interior a Civil War nurse, observed her 96th birthday an decorating at the Piller Theater was completed. Fred niversary March 18. H.E. Johnson was named Nash and Frank Luessen purchased the Fulton Meat Market Finch manager here. Olaf Wick was awarded a $77,451 from George Wentzel. contract to construct a city auditorium. C.C. Chappell Moisture in the area was the best in 10 years after bought the sheet metal business from Lewis Whitson.

—78- Dairy cattle were shown at the Winter Show from 1938-1942. When the Futurity was started for beef animals, the dairy cattle show went out.

firm marked its 55th anniversary. Herman Stern had 1937 been manager for 35 years. B.E. Groom of GNDA advocated a Valley City Lieberman's Ladies Wear store was remodeled. The Winter Fair. Herman Stern was elected GNDA Opera House block was sold to Milton Holiday by D.W. president. Designed by Paul Barnes, the 3rd Ave. Clark. Foss Drug became a Walgreen Agency. William bridge was opened. Olga Olufson and Albert Berg were Stark and Barney Dolring opened The Produce House. wed in a public wedding, a feature of the city's Fall A new $129,572 turbine was installed by Municipal Festival. Utilities. Fairmont purchased the R.E. Cobb 1937 conventions and state meetings in the city in­ Creamery. Twenty-five new cars were shown in the cluded the State Bar meeting; Railway Employees, mammoth new armory. A Poultry Show brought 500 with special trains bringing 700; first N.D. Eagles entries. Les Webster purchased the sheet metal convention, with 1,000 attending. business from C.C. Chappell. The business was located Wheat yielded six to 10 bushels to the acre; early where KOVC is now. summer heat and drought had caused damage. Late in the season, the heaviest rain for years, 2.63 inches, was 1938 measured. Valley City was to be the concentration State GAR and WRC conventions brought 100 per point for planting 600 miles of shelterbelt trees. Dr. sons to Valley City. Over 1,000 from three states came James E. Cox was named STC president when Dr. to a Norwegian lag. Convention of the Post Office Weltzin, while on leave of absence, resigned. League and Rural Carriers brought 1,000. The N.D. MDU announced construction of a $19,000 plant in the Jaycee convention brought 200. Five hundred social city. An area farmer planted sunflowers for wind workers conferred in the city. Fifty hotel men came to a break, snow traps and feed for birds, increased grain convention here. North Dakota Bankers convention crop because of additional moisture. Mike McCarthy, opened with a General Mills show, 300 attended. A state Civic and Commerce secretary, bought the Arcade. welfare session had 200 registered. Hundreds were Mark J. Connolly was his successor. The Rev. T.E. here for a N.D. Lulher League convention. Nugent resigned as TR editor. Phil Mark was named Gov. William Langer opened the first Winter Show, editor. A foot of snow in February halted traffic. broadcasting from the exposition floor. Sen. Gerald P. VCHS won, 13-12, over Grand Forks in the state Nye was at the show. Fred Aandahl, Litchville, was basketball tournament, lost to Minot, 25 to 23. N.W. NDWS president. Furs and cash were taken from Bell expended $38,000 for a new building and equip­ Janiske's Fur Store by two men and two women in a ment in the city. Thomas Moodie, N.D. PWA director, hold up. The McCormick Deering firm became known gave the address when the new armory was dedicated. as Geisler Implement, operated by Alan and Le City merchants gave away 10,000 baby chicks during Grande Geisler. Fairmont added 200 storage lockers to an April Market Day. Frank Helmsworth purchased its plant. The American Legion purchased a Main St. the City Market from G.J. Christianson. The Straus lot for a Post home.

—79- The K-P Lodge purchased the Pegg Building on 4th stallion show was a Winter Showfeature. Ave. A cheese factory was established here by Hetlanc1 Mark Connolly resigned as Winter Show and Civic Produce. A WPA Recreation Department crew worked secretary. A.M. Paulson was appointed. Five hundred on a Chautauqua Park playground. persons were in American Legion drum and bugle Over 3,000 animals were entered in the 1938 Winter corps competition at the Legion convention here. Dr. Show. Sales totaled over $5,000, with the top bull selling Max Moore was a Legion band member. Other con­ for $175. Tomato growing on a big scale in the Sheyenne ventions hosted were North Central Eagles, State Valley was proposed. The creamery produced 14,000 Music Festival, 40 et 8, Church of Nazarene, State pounds of ice cream mix in five months. Schmitz Horticulture Society, N.D. Council of Christian Hardware, Hruby Cleaners and Lee's Market ex­ Educators and two Norwegian "lags." Gov. John panded their quarters. Moses spoke at the Norse gatherings. Officials toured the site proposed for Baldhill Dam. Our Savior's Lutheran constructed a new church. L.A.W. Stephan, Sanborn, joined William Pearce in Paul Sherman purchased interests of Matt Krogh in city law firm. Six hundred Eagles marched in a Labor Sherman Clothing Co. A Harrington Bros, livestock Day parade. Earl Pegg purchased Blenn Chevrolet. sale had volume of $16,300. Poison bait for a war on Bunyan Day was a feature of a Corn-Lamb Show. Ken grasshoppers was distributed. Coghlan opened the Coast-To-Coast store. A crew of 125 began work on the National Fish Twenty-two percent of North Dakota's population Hatchery. Grasshopper poison was distributed. Carol was on relief, it was estimated. A million bass were to Wemett was welcomed as a Hollywood Movie Queen be hatched in the $96,000 federal fish hatchery. There when the Kiwanis club sponsored a play. Later, the were 35 acres under water at the plant. Jack Benny "queen" was "abducted" and taken to Nome. K-P visited in the city. "Keep eating what I'm selling," he clubrooms opened in the city. A grant of $25,000 was said. received to complete the auditorium basement. GNDA's 15th annual meeting was held in Valley City. National Tea Company opened a store on Main St. W.T. Herman Stern, re-elected as president, recalled that Craswell retired after 22 years as city auditor, was Valley City's Town Criers had originated GNDA. Crop succeeded by L.T. Halvorson. Sherman Clothiers was returns were the largest in five years. Over 600 out-of- started by Paul P. Sherman at its present location. state vehicles were counted entering the city in one August day. 1939 Opinions differed as FDR proclaimed an earlier The North Dakota Cheese Co., only plant in the state, Thanksgiving day. Golden Jubilee of Church and opened in the city through Civic and Commerce club Character Builders was held at the Congregational sponsorship. The plant had three milk routes. A 4-car Church. North Dakota 50th anniversary buttons, Soils and Crops N.P. train was in the city. Stores would designed by Thomas Elliott, were ready for jubilee be open until 9 p.m. Saturdays, it was announced. observances Sept. 21-27. Straus purchased a store in Baldhill Dam construction was urged at a hearing in Fargo. Eddie Stern was to be manager. Ham and Fargo. Cement was poured for the city auditorium Eggs, driven by Jake Rhode, Rogers, won over Hitler floor to prepare for Winter Show activities. Pegg's in the annual N.D. Turkey Derby. storage garage and the new armory were to be used. Montgomery Ward enlarged their city store. There Winter Show advance ticket sales had response from were 1,800 AAA committeemen at the Winter Show. service clubs and Rudolf Hotel. The Steinbach trained There were 300,000 pounds of turkeys shipped from the

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-82- Early Winter Show picture. city. An Eastedge farmer, Vincent Zacharias, received degree reading July 22. I.J. Moe was an independent $634 for 271 birds. A "heat wave" Dec. 6 brought the candidate for the U.S. Senate against William.Langer. reading to 63 degrees. Valley City was the only city in Wendell Willkie made a five-minute stop in the city North Dakota to be in full compliance with federal milk Sept. 25 while campaigning for the U.S. presidency. ordinances and codes. Jaycees gave away a "baby" during the Corn and Lamb Show. Jeanne Ells, San Haven, joined Dr. A.W. Macdonald in medical practice. 1940 North Dakota Nurses' Association met in the city. They were joined by members of the Public Health Dr. Paul Cook returned to practice medicine in of­ Nurses Division. A federal food stamp plan was put fices of the late Dr. Will Moore. Cook was a five-time into operation Oct. 21. North Dakota golf champion. Dr. E.A. Hackle, National Tea moved their food market to a new Jamestown, came to practice in the quarters of the late building on upper 5th Ave. (Central Ave.). An Artillery Dr. E. Pray. The Gamble-Robinson plant was im­ Battery was organized in the city by the Guard. Draft proved. Banana storage rooms were enlarged. A Board members were appointed. Alvin Milton Olson, Finnish relief drive was sponsored. Lessons in Valley City, had draft No. 1. salesmanship were given at VCHS. There was a Holiday Bros, opened a grocery in a new building. livestock judging school at the sales pavilion. The Woolworth Store and Toring Jewelry were in the Mrs. Sarah Tooley was 100 years of age March 18. same structure. Sixty coal dealers and coal customers She had been 20 when the Civil War began. conferred in Rudolf Hotel. Norman Potter, Rogers, Harrington's dedicated a new N.P. stockyard and sales drove Stewart to victory in the seventh Turkey Derby. pavilion. City voters rejected a proposed park levy A new Mercy Hospital Nurses' Home was completed increase from two to three mills. The Winter Show had near the hospital. Leslie Wicks won a trip to the 4-H become a "fixed institution," directors agreed. Voters Congress in Chicago. rejected a proposal for a municipal liquor store. A robbery attempt at Penney's was foiled by a woman's screams. There were 1,000 at a YCL rally in the city. A $30,000 rendering plant was built near the city. W.E. 1941 Atkinson also purchased the 500 acre Rasmussen farm Four howitzers were stored in the city and later for his operations. City Elks marked their 32nd an­ assigned to artillery units. Company G was mobilized niversary. STC celebrated its Golden Jubilee. Feb. 10, spent 10 days in the armory and then went to E.J. Pegg was elected vice president of the N.D. Camp Claiborne, Louisiana for training. National Tea Automobile Club. A WPA grant of $76,538 was made for Co. opened a supermarket in a new building. Frank a school athletic field on Fourth Ave. KOVC joined Luessen was Jaycee man of the year. The Gambles Mutual Broadcasting June 24, 1940. Nels A. Johnson Store opened in a new location on upper Fifth Ave. retired as manager of Russell Miller Milling Co., after A baby chick show, egg grading courses and a rural 37 years of service. Grain was damaged by searing spelling contest were planned for the 1941 Winter Show. heat and scanty summer moisture. Valley City had a 98 Beginning March 1, city stores were open until 9 p.m.

-83- the city en route to Calgary. There were 1,500 exhibits for the Corn and Lamb Show. Bank debits set a September record in Valley City, totaling $1,758,000. STC enrollment for the fall term was 438, down 24 percent from 1940. A new city parking lot was opened at Third Ave. and Third St. Axel Gregerson, 17, was injured when he fell from a load of coal at Wilton. Offices of Northwest Nursery moved to a new building on Chautauqua Blvd. Valley City was "dressed up" for Yule with colored lights, stars and festoons. The Times-Record had bold headlines Dec. 8 to tell about the attack on Pearl Harbor and the U.S. declaration of war. Home Guards were posted on the Hi-Line bridge. New tire sales were banned late in December. Seventy four signed for the city Home Guard. A Red Owl Supermarket opened on upper Fifth Ave. STC organized for war bonds. All state airports were closed to private flying. Early Winter Show Picture. 1942 Sale of new cars and trucks was prohibited throughout the nation. "Production for Victory" was Saturdays. the slogan for the 1942 Winter Show. Joe Straus sold his Gov. John Moses broadcasted an address from the dry cleaning plant to Oscar Dahl and Anton Van- auditorium banquet hall to open the Winter Show. A drovec. The S&L Store building was remodeled. "War special train from Cooperstown brought show visitors. Time" was adopted with clocks moved up one hour A sudden storm March 15 brought death to 39 North early in February. Rationed sales of recapped and Dakotans, including four from the city area. The city retreaded tires were ordered. airport was seen as a vital link in an expanding Dr. Paul Cook discontinued private practice to aviation program. A.M. Olson purchased the become District Health Officer. Valley City's WPA Springdale Dairy from Mrs. C.S. Webster. office was closed. Mrs. Sarah Tooley marked her 102nd The raging Sheyenne River flooded a large section of birthday anniversary. Baldhill Dam approval was the area north of the city. Major J.W. Moreland, army expected. A 215-foot KOVC tower crumbled and engineer, arrived by train to study flood damage. State crashed through the roof of Hotel Rudolf during a Funeral Directors held their convention here. A new March blizzard. The city airport met requirements for "White Way" was assured for the city. The Jaycees defense funds. planted peony beds along the highway into the city. A Valley City staged an Army Day parade April 6. four-day WPA sewing train institute was held in the Fred Fredrickson, mayor for 14 years, was re-elected. city, over $67,000 was approved for a city airport Mrs. Sarah Tooley died April 13. John Heimes was hangar and improvements. elected Winter Show president. Sugar rationing Valley Motor Co., Chrysler dealership, opened in the registrars met in the city. Work was underway to city. Grand Assembly of Rainbow Girls brought over enlarge the city airport. Naval V-l and Air Training 300 here. The city joined in June Dairy Month ob­ programs began at STC. Oliver Peterson was named servances, including a milking contest. Northwest president of the N.D. Funeral Directors. The Sheyenne Stavanger Lag convened here. The Hardanger Lag Valley Rodeo and Horse Show was sponsored in the also met here. Jackie Anderson, 16, saved two sisters city. from drowning. The Sheyenne Valley Roundup and A drive was underway to collect old rubber. Three Festival was sponsored. truckers were arrested in the city for overloading their Valley City began a campaign to gather aluminum in vehicles. Dr. E.H. Kleinpell became STC president. A response to FDR's appeal. Crops and buildings were parade opened a Valley City war bond sale drive. damaged in a wind-hail storm. A USO drive raised "White Collar" individuals registered for farm work. $1,200. A delegation from the Great Plains section of Southern Barnes County harvested the best crop for the American Society for Horticultural Science toured several years. Clarence Roughton was elected N.D. area tree plantings. Jaycee president. Eugene Bong was district president. A delegation of Sioux Indians from Cannonball came Valley City measured 7.37 inches of rain in August. for the Roundup celebration in the city. There were 30 Gasoline rationing regulations were spelled out by wild broncos brought for the event which opened with a FDR. balloon ascension. An 85-car caravan from Fargo Piller Theater gave a free ticket for each War Bond visited at the celebration. It was estimated 15,000 purchase and gave tickets for 30 days to the woman people came during the festival. selling the most bonds in a campaign. The Federal Fish Hatchery shipped 10,000 fish to Hanna Field was dedicated Oct. 16. The ceremony western counties and South Dakota. Over $60,000 was set for Sept. 25 had to be postponed because of heavy offered for livestock at Harrington's weekly sale. snows. Reynold Stewart, formerly of the city, was Baldhill Dam was the topic at a meeting in Grand named personnel manager for Montgomery Ward. Forks. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor stopped in Married men with a family faced armed forces draft, it

-84— was announced. Intersection street "buttons," each weighing 25- pounds, were contributed to the scrap iron collection. Iron grills on post office windows were also given in the 1943 drive. A "sparkling" parade opened "Retailers for A new destroyer honored John Burke, Valley City, Victory Bond Drive." War factories did not shut down killed in the South Pacific. Men 38 to 45 were told to get on July 4. war jobs or be drafted. Jaycees named Carl Osen, Mayor Fred Fredrickson went to Washington, D.C. Carpenter Lumber manager, outstanding young man. to represent state business interests in developing Willard Carlson was elected Civic Club president. state resources and federal war projects in North Shoes were rationed beginning Feb. 9. Rationing of Dakota. Curtis Olson became acting city mayor. canned fruits and vegetables was announced. Three cannons displayed in the city were donated for Record of the 164th at Guadalcanal was praised by scrap iron. American Heroes Day began with a Secretary of War Stimson. WAAC's were to train at breakfast at Rudolf Hotel to spur purchases of War state colleges. Grocers protested the high point value Bonds. A total of $33,000 was subscribed. A drive began on canned goods. Price ceilings were set on eggs. The for old phonograph records to be processed into new city council urged approval of the proposed Baldhill plates and sent to armed forces stations. Quota for the Dam. city Legion post was 9,400 records. STC students were Harry Gilbertson sold Barnes County Implement to eligible for the Reserve Corps. R.E. Blenn, Valley City, and Fred Sahrowsky, Ten thousand persons attended the city Rodeo and Dickinson. Influenza hit the community, with 55 absent Horse Show. A free carnival was a feature. Long un­ from high school. A $250,000 grant to update the city derwear was a "hot" number for winter as ther­ airport was approved. General Dwight Eisenhower mostats were ordered to be set low. Milk prices were was named invasion chief. increased to 12 cents per quart. 1943 grain production was highest in North Dakota North Dakota gasoline rationing began Nov. 9, 1942. history. Esquire magazine was banned from mails. A Victory Garden Show and State Style Show was Willard and Clarence Carlson sold their Main St. cafe sponsored. Coffee sales halted for one week, rationing after 25 years of operation to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard began Nov. 28. A house-to-house campaign outlined the Bulland. The Carlson brothers continued to operate a "share the meat" campaign. The '43 Winter Show was real estate office. to be reduced to three days to meet war-time con­ Dr. J.F.L. Bohnhoff, Trinity Church pastor for 48 ditions. A "Victory Bucks" auction raised Bond funds. years, died. Six hundred soldiers from a tank A cream can sold for $500. detachment led a military parade here. The event Valley City scored 100 percent in a Midwest Blackout marked the close of harvest work done by troops. Dec. 4, 1942. Tom Brown was city director as all lights Detachments of troops had shocked 5,910 acres of grain were turned out at 10 p.m. STC offered pre-flight in one five-day period. training. An Office of Defense Transportation opened A Japanese suicide submarine was displayed here here. An AAA mobilization meeting was held to plan when a $375,000 War Bond campaign got underway. 1943 grain production. Over 2,500 persons viewed the sub. Grocery "ceiling

Company G of Valley City prior to their march to North Valley to board the troop train for Camp Claiborne, Louisiana during World War II.

-85— prices" were posted in stores. A new curfew banned Baldhill Dam. anyone under 15 years of age from city streets at 10 A Navy V-12 unit and band of STC marched in the p.m. The North Dakota Reclamation convention was Memorial Day parade. The P&O Market moved from held in the city. Mayor Fredrickson was toastmaster at Main St. to quarters near The Fair Store. a banquet in Rudolf Hotel. A special winter STC term In observance of the invasion of Europe, stores in the was set from Nov. 1,1943 to March 1,1944. city closed for one hour for special prayers. A Mercy The city took over garbage collection Jan. 1, 1943. Hospital benefit fund drive was aided by communities The service had been contracted. A five-inch snowfall throughout the area. An extensive youth program to blanketed northern North Dakota June 4. William T. combat juvenile delinquency was underway in the city. Craswell resigned as fire chief. Oscar Rood was his Gary Jones directed efforts. successor. Craswell had been a department member 44 Stock was being sold to finance a proposed $250,000 years. Land O' Lakes expansion project here. Roy Feltman, a J.C. Penney spoke at a Rotary club program here. rigger on the Hi-Line bridge, fell 75feetfrom a painting Veterans of Foreign Wars had their state convention in scaffold. His condition showed improvement at Mercy the city. The state speed limit was reduced to 35 miles Hospital. R.L. Brown purchased the Anderson Funeral per hour. Speeders were denied rationed gasoline. Home. County commissioners voted a half-mill levy for STC's Navy V 12 program enrolled 233. Oliver the Winter Show fund. Mayor Curtis Olson proclaimed Peterson purchased the Holberg-Peterson Funeral a city holiday when the Germans surrendered. The Home on 5th Ave. Thomas Hatch was named secretary proclamation was issued Aug. 31, 1944. City dealers of the Civic Club. had 1,000 boxes of shells to sell to an estimated 2,000 Price ceilings were set on beef, veal and lamb. A hunters. $298,000 War Bond drive began. City stores closed two Demobilization plans for the army were studied as hours as the campaign started. Additional sugar was victory in Europe seemed near. Henning Olson, Grand made available for home canning. Purchase of an Forks, established an upholstery shop here. The $18.75 bond would be sufficient for a soldier's summer Times-Record and Barnes County News were con­ outfit. A.M. Paulson had resigned as Civic Club solidated, purchased by Valley City businessmen, who secretary to take an OPA job in Fargo. in turn sold the publication to Don Matchan Oct. 1. A city panel was named to mediate consumer and 4-H members could swing the vote for a Winter Show store complaints on price ceilings. Valley City building, said A.J. Dexter, N.P. extension agent. remained on state-mandated Mountain Time as rural Pheasants were sent to city Elks in armed forces in residents indicated preference. Guns taken from a this country country as Christmas gifts. Land O' Lakes dead Japanese soldier were on display at the city war broke ground for its $250,000 processing plant here. museum. A 50-voice Community Chorus made its debut Authority to levy a one-quarter mill levy for the at the Winter Show. Arthur Froemke was director and Winter Show was approved in the November election. Arthur Lydell, accompanist. "Swede Hearts" and Fred Aandahl was elected governor of North Dakota. other NBC stars were on the final program. Bulls and Ben Grotte was appointed chairman of the area war gilts brought $33,810 at Winter Show sales. Butter was price and ration board. A "gentleman bandit" robbed rationed. Two pounds steak or three pounds ham­ the Gamble-Robinson plant and stole a car in the city to burger were permitted each week. Over a foot of snow make his get away. fell March 15 16. Hjalmar Holt was elected president of the N.D. Hotel Durwood Otterson and Gudrun Mikkelson were king Association. Valley City mobilized a "third army" to and queen of 4-H entries during the Corn and Lamb put over the Sixth War Loan drive. Mercy Hospital's Show. Jams and jellies were rationed, would cost four benefit drive reached $12,000. Tom Calnan won to six points. Out-of-town postage was raised from national acclaim for extension work. three to four cents. Baldhill Dam was approved in Congress with an Seven planes came to the city to boost CAP appropriation of $810,000, Fred Fredrickson informed enrollment. Charles Hetland Produce was sold to city officials. Freeman Anderson purchased the Farms Of The North Marketing System. Si Severson McGillivray Apartment House. Mr. and Mrs. Dave announced eggs would be broken and frozen and that Clark marked their 65th wedding anniversary in the 20,000 dozen eggs, one carload, would be shipped daily. city. Fifty girls were to be employed. William Krause purchased Anderson Furniture and Townsend Clubs had their first state convention in Funeral Home. King Ludwig's Bavarian throne was on the city. Sen. Gerald P. Nye was a speaker. One display in the armory during a War Bond campaign. hundred city business people signed for harvest work Breeder's Associations donated $500 toward con at 60 cents per hour. Alden Anderson left R&G Auto struction of a Winter Show livestock building. Supply Co. to form Dakota Auto Supply, operating "A" card gasoline ration value was cut from three to from the basement of his home. two gallons. Curtis Olson was acting mayor. Fred Fredrickson resigned after 14 years. William Pearce 1944 resumed law practice here after resigning as an assistant attorney general. The county War Bond goal Jaycees painted parking stripes on streets. Dr. F.L. was $640,000. Jaycees selected George Golz, chief Wicks headed North Dakota's medical group. City engineer at Municipal Utilities, as outstanding young officials outlined a $3,000,000 plan for post-war projects man. Ken Coghlan added a furniture department to the at a meeting in Fargo. Projects included a swimming Coast to Coast Store, pool, airport expansion, Winter Show and sports buildings, water main extension, changes in steam New cold storage lockers were to be installed at the heating, a Sheyenne River bridge and support for Farms of the North Produce Co. on Front St. Every

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Hotel Rudolf person was asked to pledge "clean your plate" to avoid "Winter Show Weather" and the livestock sale waste of food. Ken Coghlan was elected Civic Club brightened outlook for the 1946 show. VCHS defeated president. The Hoosier Hot Shots were booked for the Jamestown, Bismarck and Minot to take the North Winter Show. Dakota basketball title. Al Larvick was the coach. The Nearly $22,000 in dividends were paid to 329 patrons state title was the first in 16 years. of the BC Co-op Creamery. The city subscribed over It was expected that 10,000 out-of-state laborers $300,000 in its War Bond quota. would come for harvest work. The STC V 12 program Robert Ingstad purchased Radio KOVC. Curtis Olson was absorbed by a naval reserve group. Army engineers conducted a meeting here on the was elected city mayor. Sears opened a mail order proposed Baldhill Dam. The new Ben Franklin store store in the city. Early buying of coal for the winter had a grand opening. W.M. Stratman was the owner. was urged. Harry Truman became president. The city opened a OPA dropped some vegetables, including spinach, three-day "war on rats" by placing poison bait. from rationing. The city attracted national attention by Meldahl's Firestone Store had a grand re opening after business increase. T.C. Hutchinson, Civic Club expansion. secretary, said bank debits were 130 percent above those of a similar quarter in 1943. W.J. McGibbon Chairman Herman Stern asked for "a barrage of purchased the Kindred Hotel from F.W. Hart. advertising" to back the seventh War Loan. A discussion and display of post-war products attracted a large city crowd. Germany surrendered un­ 1945 conditionally and May 8 was observed as V-E Day. Ernest Fritch asked for help in disposing of a big Dr. W.C. Zwick, formerly of Litchville, opened a onion crop. He had 2,000 pounds of Bermudas. The city dentist's office here. T.X. Calnan, dean of county was number one in North Dakota fire prevention for a agents in agriculture, died at 57. The Rudolf Hotel, 14th consecutive year. A blaze was discovered near the under one ownership for 38 years was sold by the top of the Occident elevator and controlled with minor Giselius family to O.W. Fode, Jamestown. damage. N.W. Nielson asked that 5th Ave. be made a through Mary Carlton of the police department urged street. restricting beer parlors to street level quarters. A new Al Larvick was named supervisor for a coordinated library for STC was rejected by the state board. A new recreation effort in the city. STC Athletic Director C.V. Money said parent cooperation would be needed. Plans floor was poured in the Piller building occupied by were announced by G.A. Forthun-Steidel, to open a North American Creameries ice cream store. plastics plant on Main St. He said 12,000 pencils would City restaurant owners feared closing unless ration be made daily. A grocer consumer anti inflation points were adjusted. The Strong-Ward cafe was campaign opened in the city. purchased by John Smith, fomerly of Rogers. I.H. Interest was shown in a plan for veterans to re-locate Anderson was elected Civic Club president. A in Valley City. Arnold Sandness was chairman of a war "meatless' day was designated at restaurants here. veterans committee. Ernest Vogel opened Ernie's Cafe in the Carlson Grand opening of the Farm and Home store was Bros, building. A midnight curfew was imposed for all sponsored. Erve Schmidt was manager, Mike Conlon, bars and dance halls. The Mercy Hospital benefit drive assistant, of the Coghlan Schmidt firm. Bob "Rusty" netted over $13,000. Miller opened his bakery in a new location on 5th Ave. The office of Defense Transportation approved a Valley City pointed the way with contributions to build livestock sale in lieu of the Winter Show here. The a $75,000 Wilderness Camp for Boy Scouts. Lucca 78-voice choir performed in a city concert.

-89- Ben Pfusch was named governor of the National Electric Retail Association, Region 9. Gerrie Sparrow joined the TR news staff. 1946 R.O. Miller told of growth of the bread slicer he had The VFW Club opened in the Rudolf Hotel. Tyler invented to an extent where 100,000 were sold. The Hoiland was commander. Dan Smith returned to duties Kindred building was purchased by Straus. A new as state highway department engineer after 22 months structure was planned. The Eagles opened their new in the Seabees. Mr. and Mrs Stanley Mythaler ballroom. 4-H King Dick Hansen reigned as the Corn presented a gift to the STC laboratory school to pur­ and Lamb Show. chase books. It was given in memory of their son, Work on Baldhill Dam was to start early in 1946. A David, killed in WWII. three-day 4-H show opened in the city. Thilda and Lena Land O' Lakes announced it would expand its Valley Vangstad, STC faculty members, learned that twins City plant for egg, feed and poultry departments. Jack make news. The American Legion announced plans for Kerner, S&L manager, was transferred to Fargo. a $60,000 hall. The 164th Infantry marked the third Sale of stock in the Grotte Lumber Co. and leasing of anniversary of Guadalcanal landing. A charter was the facilities to Jake P. Smith, Jamestown, was an presented to the new Lions club Oct. 23, 1945. Casper nounced. Fred Abrahamson opened a barber shop on Brainard was the first president. Main St. The city council ruled that basement beer parlors Jaycees picked William Paulson as outstanding would be forbidden after Dec. 31, 1945. Riverside young man. Lawrence Meldahl was elected Civic Club Grocery and O.T. Sando's Grocery opened in the city. president. Municipal Utilities showed a net profit of Don Matchan headed a state Missouri Valley Authority nearly $45,000. The courts upheld a city ordinance that group. The F.W. Matz building was sold to George forbade sale of beer in basements. Toring for $5,500. A new structure was planned. Fifteen family housing units were assigned to STC. An upsurge in flying interest was seen by Les Elliott Senator Young was instrumental in securing a priority after a hangar was built at the city airport. Enrollment order to permit STC East Hall construction to continue. of 64 new seamen increased STC to 533. O'Dell The city council requested funds for development of Amundson was assigned to foreign duty for the Red the Baldhill reservoir. The city was to furnish $208,000 Cross. along with other communities in the flood area and Valley City Cold Storage, operated by CM. Hetland, there would be $800,000 in federal funds. had grown steadily in its first year. Addition of 1,000 George Hanna, Valley City school superintendent 47 locker units was planned. John D. Haverstock bought years, announced retirement. C.N. McGillivray an­ controlling interest in Valley Motor Implement Co. nounced sale of City Drug to William E. Brown, Extensive improvements were planned by the new Jamestown. owners of Rudolf Hotel. Russell Widdifield was named A trainload of 150 were brought to the city after county agent to take over work after T.X. Calnan's spending anightanddayina stalled pull man section at death. A series of benefit dances for war veterans were Peak Feb. 8 and 9. staged at Tait's barn. The Times-Record was selected to print the new Russ Bignall opened a lumber business in the city. telephone directory to which a new classified section !-HA representative C.A. Jenkins said the city's ex­ was added. New type faces were purchased for the pansion possibilities were the greatest in the state. project. The first white girl to live in Valley City, Mrs. M.K. Ulmen built a Case equipment plant on Main St. Christine Juvrud, died in Moorhead. near the Harrington livestock yard. The city council J.J. Schmitz retired from the hardware business, discussed means of financing a swimming pool. Japan selling the store to George Fogarty. Gerry Sparrow surrendered unconditionally Aug. 14, 1945. defended the TR policy by stating that all names were Coghlan-Schmidt announced opening of a new listed in court reports. Over six tons of old clothing hardware store on Main St. Valley City sponsored a V J gathered in a Victory Drive were shipped from Valley parade with V-12 trainees at STC in the lead. V J night City. in the city was one of wild joy, but no rowdyism. A school bond issue of $345,000 failed to get a two A bid of $204,268 for airport work was low. The offer thirds majority by 19 votes. Roy Sheppard bought an was by McGarry Bros., St. Cloud, Minn. interest in Valley Appliance and became manager of There were 185 job opportunities in Valley City. A the Ben Pfusch business. Fr. J.G. Sailer, who had farmers-merchants picnic was held in the city in served St. Catherine's when the church was built in September. A wildlife chapter was organized at a 1905, died in Hankinson. meeting at the K-P hall. Olson Bros., Argusville, were the first to bring stock D.S. Ritchie was elected chairman of a North Dakota to the 1946 Winter Show. Although roads were blocked Wildlife Federation. Dr. G. Christianson, Sharon, in many sections, the Winter Show Futurity was ac­ joined Dr. Paul Cook in practice. Howard Brier, Devils claimed. About one-third of the farmers entered were Lake, purchased the Rudolf Hotel. The Winter Show unable to travel here. KSTP radio stars were en­ group purchased the Chautauqua building which was tertainers at the show. A record $3,000 was paid for a to be moved to Winter Show property, 2nd St. N.E. It Hereford female. Total sales were $60,000. James W. was to serve the purpose of the new Winter Show Nielson sold his abstract business to BC Abstract, T.S. building. Henry, president. Daily milk deliveries in the city would be Nearly 300 veterans were at the Homecoming inaugurated, said Roy Bryngelson, Barnes County Banquet sponsored by the American Legion. Donald Cooperative Creamery manager. The Rev. Thomas Spenningsby was the first to get a private flying license Nugent and his wife were feted on the 25th anniversary from the Les Elliott-Bob Miller school. Thor and J.P. of his Congregational Church pastorate. Baarstad, twins, marked 85th birthdays. Ronald Maier

—9&- purchased a hangar at the airport from Dean Kiser and John Beck purchased the George S. Karshner In­ operated a plane service station. Vernon Krogh opened surance Agency in the Middlewest building. Thirty Club 21. The Getchell printing shop was sold to three four new homes were built in the city as compared to Minnesota men. only three such permits in 1945. John Brandt, president Dr. Merle S. Ward was appointed Valley City school of Land O' Lakes, said the company was planning a superintendent. He had been principal here 1920-1932. $1,750,000 building program, included an all purpose Alderman John Skretting resigned at the age of 82. He plant in Valley City. had first served on the council in 1897. Dr. Eugene H. The city was allotted $40,000 in federal funds, to be Kleinpell, STC president since 1942, resigned. Valley matched with $20,000 locally, to build an airport ad City's largest housing project to date, costing $94,000, ministration building. Three hundred fifty new was constructed at the corner of Front and Elm streets telephones had been installed in the city area, said I.H. and would house 17 families. Thomas C. Hutchinson, Anderson, NW manager. The Times Record did not Civic Club secretary, resigned after three years of publish Jan. 4 because of a severe blizzard. service. Voters rejected a bond issue for a new school W. Atkinson, Devils Lake, representing Travelers' for the second time. Insurance Co., moved to Valley City. Carl Katz took John Carlisle purchased the J. Gordon McCucheon over management of City Drug. Pat Morgan sold his Texaco distributorship. Dr. Paul Cook won the Barnes interests in Dakota Press to C.C. Morgan and F.R. Crowe. The Kindred Hotel was being redecorated, with County golf tournament against 39 golfers. The Pen­ 48 rooms to be refinished. C.V. Money resigned as STC ney's store, John Yepson, manager, added basement athletic director. Woodrow Gagnon, Fargo, purchased departments. Charles Rudolph, Jamestown, pur­ the Royal Cafe from J.O. Botten and Charlie Howard. chased Raveling Service Station. Dr. R.L. Lokken was named STC president. George Lloyd Triebold took over management of the W. Mason, city native, was president of the Automobile California Fruit Store, buying the business from Jake Manufacturers Association. Funds for a municipal Chulse. Clayton Thayer sold Spike's Liquor Place to swimming pool were approved by voters. An iron lung Wendlin Mattern and Joe Haman, Grand Forks, for a reported $26,000. Rail and bus transportation came to a was purchased with subscribed funds and $1,600 from standstill in a blinding Feb. 9 storm. A vocational the Eagles. agriculture department was established at VCHS. Milton Diamond announced he would open a fur­ Charles Challey, LaMoure, was to head the depart­ niture store in the city Sept. 1. Mary Long, a STC ment. student, had infantile paralysis. She was transferred to Fargo for Sister Kenney treatment. S.T. Sorenson took For the first time, the Arena and two other buildings over management of the Rudolf Cafe. Carl Manstrom were used for the Winter Show, although construction was elected president of the newly formed Sheyenne was not complete. The Co-Op Coffee Shop was opened by manager Harvey Aman at West Front. Hospital Association. Nearly 100 city businessmen were guests of GNDA The Zero Locker Plant was opened by Frank Luessen when colored movies of the Garrison project were and Walter Jensen. William S. Stutsman, Dickinson, shown by Bill Sebens. Valley City purchased a new was named Civic Club secretary. Henry Langemo Seagrave fire engine for over $12,000. began operation of a service station near Rudolf Hotel. Harlow StiMings was feted on the 25th anniversary of Closed three weeks for redecoration, the Rex Theatre service as a rural mail carrier. The Country Club opened with "Danny Boy." received free trees from E.C. Hilborn's nursery for An Army-Navy Store was opened in the Simonson planting along fairways and tees. A pioneer printer, block by Milton Diamond. Harry Mason, left TR employ. NW Telephone com­ Rudy Kent opened a photographic studio on Main St. pany employees were on picket lines to show strike Stanley Miller opened a grocery store in a new building unity. The AP called Valley City's newspaper situation near City Park. Nearly 100 nurses registered here for a journalistic crisis as friends of the editor publisher the convention of the N.D. Nurses Association. Ex called him liberal and enemies labeled him as radical. pansion plans were announced for Valley Manufac­ turing Co., makers of plastic items. Dr. Max Moore was nominated as governor of Rotary's 117th district. Appointment of Willis Osmon Dakota Fiber Co. leased a city building for planned and C.H. Bliss to the STC athletic department was operations. Ole the Hermit confessed he had more announced. Andy Risem sold his photography studio to wood carving work than he could handle. A Culligan R. Kenneth McFarland. Don Matchan turned down an Water Service opened in the city. The Wilberg packer offer to sell the TR to a group of businessmen. drill, invented in 1904 by Henry Wilberg, now of Valley Everything was "set to go" for Baldhill Dam con City, was becoming world famous. struction, said Mayor Curtis Olson. The Red Owl Super The city was to have a new bus depot and hotel, Mac Market was modernized. Wayne Drugan was McGibbon, Kindred proprietor for the Char-Mac, manager. The Snow White Laundry was opened by announced building plans. Additional buildings were Monroe Pottorff. O.S. (Hub) Peterson was elected N.D. readied for the 1947 Winter Show. George Craven was S Funeral Directors' president. & L manager, succeeding Harley Dahl, who was U.S. Engineers called for bids on stage one con transferred to Minot. Jake Smith became the owner of struction of Baldhill Dam. Walter A. Jensen was Smith Lumber. elected president of the N.D. Frozen Locker Association. Ulman Equipment Co. was sold to Far 1947 motors, Inc. The Times-Record was sold by Don A second taxicab company opened in Valley City, Matchan to Jerome Bjerke, Milton and James Wick with Charles Hill and Sam Thompson as owners. Three and Owen Scott. Violet Lutz opened the Gift Shoppe. cabs were on 24-hour call. The First Lutheran congregation voted to build a new

—91- Municipal Utilities. church on the present site. Halloween pranksters ceremonies were held at the Baldhill Dam site Aug. 4. tipped over the eight-foot high fountain in City Park. Machines that would carry up to 20 tons of earth each Valley City's American Legion post purchased a 42- trip were brought to Baldhill as the $1,600,000 con­ passenger school bus for use by the public. An eight- struction project got underway. foot granite monument was dedicated on Armistic Day Billy Krause won the city croquet championship by observances on city auditorium grounds. Inscribed defeating Karen Lydell. Krause also won the juvenile were the names of the 80 Barnes County men who died golf title. Bob King was second. Mrs. Ruth Hamilton, in WWII. Fargo, was named manager of Miller's Ready-to Wear Alden Anderson, owner of Dakota Auto Supply Co., store. Memorial half-dollars, honoring Booker T. purchased the Peterson Oil Co. building on Second St. Washington, were on sale at the Times-Record. Helen N.W. and Second Ave. The company wholesaled to lorns, Valley City, became director of a state automotive dealers in the area. examinations in the N.D. Department of Public In­ John Halverson, oldest living former postmaster of struction. Valley City, marked his 93rd birthday anniversary. Dr. The State Air Fair and Circus was held in the city Lloyd C. Carlson opened practice of optometry in the Aug. 27 and 5,000 visitors attended. The Sheyenne Middlewest Bank building. Hospital Association dedicated the grounds secured A $250,000 bond issue to remodel the public school from Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Maier. Frank Oulton pur building was approved by voters by a 90 percent yes chased Percy Ployhar's Dry Cleaning establishment. vote. Mrs. Clara Bechtle was elected president of N.D. With installation of electric conveyors, the Bignall County Auditors. World War 11 veterans began cashing Lumber Co. was ready to serve customers with a terminal leave bonds. Snow-White Laundry was sold to complete line of coal. Oliver Esby and Edwin Johnson by the Monroe Por Spillway excavation and embankment work was torffs. near completion at Baldhill Dam. Edward McGee, the The reconditioned Valley Hotel Bowling Alleys city's oldest resident, marked his 99th birthday an­ opened. "We are working hard to translate an ideal niversary. intoa reality," said Dr. H.L. Lokken, STC president, in The new library in the senior high school was dedicating the site where the proposed $300,000 dedicated as a memorial to Miss Thelma Thorkelson. Sheyenne Hospital is to be constructed. Oliver At age 24, Walt Jensen was the youngest man to be Peterson purchased full interests in the Holberg elected president of the N.D. Frozen Foods Locker Peterson Funeral Home, renaming it Oliver's Chapel. Association. The city council signed a contract with Olaf Wick to construct a 60x150 foot swimming pool for about $65,000. 1948 Nearly 5,000 attended the Farmers Merchants Company G's manpower was cut to 65 and enlist­ Picnic sponsored here by city merchants. Bernard C. ments were banned. Original strength was 180 and Lyons opened a law office in the Middlewest Bank about 110 men were in the unit. Albert Bartz, high building. C.L. Fennell, Minneapolis, purchased school instructor, resigned to take over as director of a Frank's Cafe from Frank Oulton. Ground breaking proposed Boys Ranch in Cass County. Dr. Paul Cook

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-94- shot a 29, seven under par, at the Country Club here. new church building was held by Our Savior's The Dakota Press was purchased by the Times Lutheran congregation. Approved was $200,000 for a Record. Christ Jantzen's Courts, with four cabins, new library at STC. A bus line between Valley City and opened on Third St. W. A huge Indian burial ground Bottineau began operations. STC enrollment was 465, was discovered in an area slated to be flooded by up52. Baldhill reservoir. James Eckel, one of the city's all- Hiring of an architect to draw blueprints for the time athletic greats, became VCHS football coach. proposed Sheyenne Hospital was approved. A record crowd, estimated at 6,000, came for the Blacktopping of new No. 10 through the city was annual Farmers-Merchants Picnic. Contracts were let completed. A Barnes County Soil Conservation District for an addition to the District Highway shop. Jake was organized in the city. Smith purchased Grotte Lumber Co. buildings. Miss Dr. Phog Allen, nationally famous basketball coach, Valborg Skorpen, R.N., was elected president of the spoke at the STC clinic. Edgar Miller opened a jewelry N.D. State Board of Nursing. store in the city. Herman Stern was elected president T.S. Henry, who had served at Manila, was elected of the Red River Valley Boy Scout Council. president of the First N.D. Volunteer Infantry at the William S. Stutsman resigned as secretary of the outfit's 50fh reunion. Phil Harris and Frank Remley of Civic and Commerce Association after two years in the radio fame, visited in the city. The pullman, Valley position. Seven celebrity speakers were booked for the City, entered service on a N.P. transcontinental run. Dinner Club, a new city organization. New Shrine The municipal light plant broke all records for clubrooms in the Fidelity Savings and Loan basement August power generation. Sold were 1,439,066 kilowatt were formally opened. hours. Steps to reorganize the American Legion Drum A.M. Paulson, Bismarck, was appointed secretary of and Bugle Corps began in September. A rodent control the city Civic and Commerce Association. He had program was put into effect in the city. The Lee served in the job for some years before moving to Bowling Alleys, flooded by the Sheyenne, were put Fargo for an OPA position. An Air Scout squadron was back into condition. organized. The city's new "Basketball Bowl" was Bus line service between Valley City and Langdon formerly opened with Mayor Curtis Olson shooting the was authorized. Ground was broken for a new bus first basket. Coach Willis Osmon had planned and depot on Third Ave. and Third St. First service in the supervised the building of the new physical education

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95- The Fair Store. building built on the former College Farm west of the Mrs. Alice D. Walker became acting postmaster in Sheyenne River. the city July 1, succeeding Charles K. Otto. About There were 25 veterans enrolled and a waiting list of $1,000 was netted at a free public auction sponsored by 70 for the Farm Training Program in the city. Spen the Civic Club at the Winter Show grounds. A Model T ningsby Brothers moved Northern Supply Store to a went for $43. new location. Kohler Oil Co. opened a new building. Jan. 1 marked the 55th anniversary of organizing of Olson Motor Co. opened in new quarters on Highway Wesley Methodist Church, formerly the Norwegian 10. Danish Methodist Church. The Rev. Wilson Johnstone was pastor. The Rev. Thomas Nugent began his 25th There were 2,500 telephones in service in the city, year as a city pastor. Gordon K. Gray, Wilton, pur said I.H. Anderson, NW manager. Mr. and Mrs. D.W. chased Enterprise Seed Co. Rudy Kent, of Kent's Clark marked their 69th wedding anniversary. Studio, opened what he termed the "First complete Valley City earned a berth in the national American Kodak finishing plant in the city." Legion basketball tournament at Jeffersonville, Ind. in Plans for reorganization of the School of Nursing April by defeating Jamestown. Wally Graalum scored connected with Mercy Hospital were completed. Earl 11 points for the winners. Kruschwitz was supervisor of City League and Church Bids were opened for 74 modern light standards and League basketball. Larry Iverson came from Mcln equipment for the new whiteway system along the new tosh County to succeed R.B. Widdifield, who had highway to the city. Major Woodrow Gagnon was resigned as Barnes County agent. elected president of a Reserve Officers unit. Foss Drug observed its 25th anniversary in April and R.J. McHattie was acting master at the City Scales the owners announced plans for construction of an after the death of Arthur Ratzlaff. Dr. E.B. Crosby, addition. Valley City was fighting the worst flood since Oriska, joined the Valley City Clinic. Lee's Market on 1882. Purchase of folding bleachers for the city Main Street marked its 50th anniversary of operation auditorium and installation of White Way on the new Feb. 19. Phil Jarvis and Frank Boughton purchased the No. 10 highway through the city were authorized. Howard Gould building on Front Street to enlarge their Mercy Hospital participated in National Hospital blacksmith shop. Week by noting that 5,065 patients had been admitted in Toastmasters International organized a chapter in a year and that 546 babies had been born at the hospital the city, with Frank Leussen as toastmaster. in 12 months. Contracts for $650,754 were awarded for Miller Brothers were called upon daily for air the new Highway 10 through the city. Construction in transportation service as highways were blocked by Valley City and the county was topping the $2 million snow. Leegard Auto and Oil Co. added the Diamond T total. Stage two of Baldhill Dam was to cost over $1 truck agency. Clinton Anderson, U.S. Secretary of million. Highway No. 10 relocation in the city was the Agriculture, and formerly president of Rotary In­ largest project here. ternational! spoke at a Rotary meeting here. The Fair Store, continuing under the ownership of A record price of $4,000 was paid for the first Karl J. Olsen, marked its 40th anniversary. Plans were Hereford bull offered at the Winter Show auction. Mrs. announced for paving about 40 blocks in the city. Lucille Pomeroy Moe became the T-R's society editor.

—96- Valley City's VFW post was making arrangements to the VCHS basketball varsity. Ida Bisek Prokop Lee have a pictorial history of Barnes County war veterans completed the clay model of Chief Drags Wolf, last of published. the Hidatsa tribe of western North Dakota. Grand Dr. J.W. Gilsdorf, formerly of New England, opened opening of the $300,000 Foss Drug and Medical Center a medical office in Valley City. took place Dec. 3. 1949 Mrs. Dale Thorson reopened the Rudolf Beauty Shop. Melvin Olson opened his new Hi-Liner Cafe and ice First unit of the Sheyenne Memorial hospital would be cream store at 826 Main St. Protests against what they constructed in the spring of 1950, said Carl V. Olson, considered inadequate storm sewers were made to the board president. More than $100,000 had been raised for the hospital. The newly formed Choral Club of 40 city council by property owners. Larry Bonaventura voices gave a Christmas concert. "Moon" Mullins, was the new owner of the Piller Theater. The Valley former Notre Dame star, spoke at the Viking City Assembly of God Church at Eighth and Conkling Recognition banquet. was dedicated. The new swimming pool opened. M.H. Strandberg Lester DeKrey joined the Soil Conservation District was general manager. A hot sun beamed down as the here. Herman Osen, Carpenter Lumber Co. manager, pool opened. Robert Montgomery and Bette Davis invited people to tour the new home built to sell for $6,000. Mr. and Mrs. D.W. Clark observed their 70th starred in "June Bride" when the modernized Piller wedding anniversary. A suggestion to last-minute Theater opened. More than 100 blocks of sewer mains shoppers was to buy a Service Record Book of World were cleaned in the city after serious damage by heavy Wars I and II. rains. Prizes totaling nearly $400 were given at the city Lions Club Flower Show. The street department got a "bouquet" for work in Earl Olsberg and Tom Nix were route planners and street clearing after a January storm. William Arthur led the Sheyenne'Riding club on a wood and hills tour. Lydell of VCSC was chosen to be a guest of the New T.S. Henry sold his Barnes County Abstract and Henry York Symphony on a broadcast Jan. 16 from New and Henry Insurance Agency to Roy Gillund and A.F. York. Mrs. R.O. Miller received an order from Puerto Fir, tormer\y bankers in Nome. Dr. Cecil Ireland was Rico for the Miller bread slicer. elected president of the Central District, N.D. Dental Valley City led the state by a wide percentage in Association. Steven's Shoe Store opened. building permit increase. The gain over the previous Land O' Lakes opened in a new building on Front year was 236 percent. Reserve Bank figures also Street after Roily Gessner and his crew brought in showed the city as leading all other cities in the district heavy equipment. Dr. Paul Reslock, Devils Lake, in department store sales gains in December. The T-R opened an optometry practice in the city. A 30 bed had set a new record in advertising lineage the same addition to Mercy Hospital was constructed. month. Sixty business and professional men became A fast-dwindling supply of coal for the municipal members of the Sheyenne Valley Rodeo Association. plant was being conserved as lignite mining areas J.M. Leegard and Jake Smith were chairmen of a were blocked by snow. With four carloads of coal campaign to complete raising of funds for construction arriving, the supply was enough for 10 days. The of the Sheyenne Hospital. New street markers were Assembly of God congregation bought a church at being installed throughout the city. Lloyd Triebold sold Englevale and moved it here. William Baribeau, his California Fruit Store to Frank Beal and bought the Rolette, was transferred here to assist the soil con­ Silver Dollar from G.J. Christianson. servation district. Mrs. Helen Anderson purchased the What-Not-Shop Gorman King celebrated the first anniversary of his from Anna G. and May Bail lie. She was former owner seed plant located on Front Street. The Fifth Army's of Mac's Band Box. Culligan Soft Water Service in the Disaster Force "Snowbound" was mobilizing in 12 city was sold to William Lorenz by Roger Hovde. North Dakota counties. Milton Myhre, 12, was the new Nearly 1,000 teachers attended the district NDEA "assistant" to A.M. Paulson, Winter Show secretary, meetings here. putting in a full day at the job. J.P. Smith was elected president of the N.D. Retail Lumberman's Association. Andrew Fritch harvested 250 bags of onions from a All booth space in the armory was rented for the third of an acre near the city. Fred King was given a 50- Winter Show. year service badge by the city fire department. The Lutheran Home for the Aged held an open house to Major improvements were completed in the David show need of expansion. The home was filled to George Hotel, formerly Manoles Motel. Valley Hotel on capacity with 50 occupants. There were 58 undefeated Main Street completed a renovation project. Miss and untied football teams in the nation Oct. 21. One of BeBe Shopp, Miss America, called Valley City the teams was STC. "adorable" when she appeared at the Winter Show. More than 3,000 attended the "American Beauty Howard Langemo was Joseph and Melvin Olson Revue." played Pharoah in a Biblical play sponsored by the Kiwanis club. The First Lutheran Church observed its Almost 3,000 meals were served during the Winter 70th anniversary. Registered Chester Whites were Show banquet. Lucille Clancy was elected president of auctioned at the Winter Show building, with 18 the N.D. 4-H Institute. Valley City barbers announced a breeders consigning animals. Roy Ployhar was elected drop in haircut prices from $1 to 75 cents. The city Dinner Club president. council voted $4,500 toward installation of lights at the The Bison Freight Line opened a new terminal city baseball park. The One in One Hundred Club was building in Valley City. Valley City's high school band formed to get additional funds. LaRae Robertson was was in new uniforms, completely paid for by funds N.D. DeMolay queen. Green Valley Laundry was raised by Band Mothers. There were 50 candidates for opened by Ben Torguson.

-97— Arthur F. Nelson, Livingston, Mont., leased the president-elect of the N.D. National League of Davidson Machine Shop. Being an artist on the prairie American Pen Women. Sheriff Irvin Riedman said his was described as an adventure by Ida Bisek Prokop. job required a great deal of exercise of judgment. The Five major projects were the swimming pool, a new new Leegard-Myhre service station and car dealership theater, Co-op creamery, the enlarged Land O' Lakes building on Highway 10 opened. Henrietta Lentz and plant and Green Valley Laundry. Hruby Cleaners, Mable Kee had a coffee shop in the building. Olson Motor Co., Peter Oil Station, Koehler Building, Valley City had the worst blizzard of the winter on Clock Lounge, Duffy Garage and a drive-in ice cream Jan. 23. An urgent plea was issued by a council com­ shop were other new or remodeled projects. mittee to conserve on lights, heat and power because of The Valley City-Langdon bus line was reopened. A a shortage of coal. All street lights were turned off. memorial erected in memory of Msgr. John Baker was Owners of corner lots were asked not to bury hydrants dedicated. Installation of lights for the night baseball when clearing walks of snow. system began. William Fagerstrom opened a new Baldhill Dam was completed at a cost of $2,500,000. building for his blacksmith and welding shop. The dam and reservoir was expected to control Bruce Grotberg opened a cabinet shop in the Kindred flooding. In 1949, city flood losses were high. The city Hotel. An 1849 covered wagon was on display as an had the coldest January in the 44-year history of the additional feature of the first baseball game under STC weather bureau, said Ina Robertson, observer. lights here. The lighting system, not fully completed, Peggy Lee was the principal entertainer at the Winter failed in the second inning. Paul Bjornson had 60 Show. horses at his riding academy. The STC Drama Club presented "Arsenic and Old Lace." The city "brown-out" was lifted as coal sup­ plies improved in the city. Renumbering city streets 1950 was completed, said Larry Halvorson, utilities ac countant. An unofficial census showed city population Dr. Neil A. Macdonald, Hope, opened a practice at almost 7,000. In the new street numbering system where his father, Dr. A.C. Macdonald, had offices. Central Avenue divided the city east and west, Main Earl K. Peterson of Bison Freight Lines was granted a Street was the north-south division. patent on a truck tractor, semi-trailer and trailer. Billy Krause, 15, won the N.D. high school golf Despite sub-zero cold, hundreds watched the N.P. championship in a Country Club tournament. Dr. W.A. Winter Carnival marching unit, led by a 95-member Wire was elected president of the N.D, Veterinary band. The Winter Show had a request for a room and Medical Association at the convention here. Allen bed large enough to accommodate a man seven feet, Knutson, 11, won the N.D. VFW marble championship four inches tall. at Bismarck. STC won the NDIC cage championship. The football team had also won the title. LOOK Magazine had a A preliminary count set the city 1950 population at reporter here for the Winter Show. Oscar Flatou of 6,829, a gain of 15.4 percent from 1940. Earl Kruschwitz Diamond Furniture opened a basement department. was appointed to the Science Fair Council, a national "Ole the Hermit" had displays at the Winter Show. board planning worldwide fairs. Low bid for con The Winter Show went on in spite of a sleet and snow struction of rearing ponds at the fish hatchery was storm March 6. Skies were sunny for the final day of $67,000. An addition to St. Catherine's Catholic Church the show. The Valley City Baseball Association was and remodeling cost $125,000. formed, with Bill Fagerstrom as president. Omund Jacobson was elected president of the new Valley City approved a change to commission form city commission. Kenneth Coghlan, Al Larvick, Sam of government by a 40-vote margin. Frank Luessen Hill and Olaf Bakke were commissioners in the new was elected mayor in a four-way race. Wayne and government. Grace Layton, 18-year-old city girl in an Orris Lerud were constructing a $50,000 recreation iron lung after polio, was reported improving. The 1950 center. Jerry Bjerke, TR publisher, was elected North women's state golf tournament was held at the Country Dakota AP president. A special election in the city Club in August. James Draxin, national commander, was set in conjunction with the June 27 primary. Mayor addressed the Legionnaires at the state convention Luessen said he would be a candidate for commission here. president. Burglars entered the Straus store at night, taking Service Heating and Plumbing Co. opened in the city. $1,000 and merchandise. Don Manbeck had two speed President Harry Truman said Baldhill Dam had boats entered in the Detroit Lakes Water Carnival. controlled flooding. May 27 was officially designated as Billy Krause won the N.W. Water Carnival junior golf Straw Hat Day in the city. The Thomas Nugent tournament here with a 159. Dale Webster and Julius Memorial Bells were dedicated at the Congregational Reitan were in the Soap Box Derby in Fargo. Purchase Church. Sheyenne Valley Hospital Association invited of the Ben Franklin Store by Earl Kelly, Long Prairie, bidding for the hospital structure. Minn., from William Stratman was announced. Mrs. Emma Pickard, owner of the Balcony Shop for Dr. Roy Ottinger joined his father, Dr. A.D. Ottinger, 15 years, sold the business to Woodrow Gagnon. Joseph in chiropractic practice. Work on the Sheyenne Valley Pacquette, Enderlin, bought the Bus Depot Cafe, N.J. Hospital began. More than 8,000 attended the sixth MacGibbon of Hotel Char-Mac announced. Sixty Town and Country Picnic. The Harrington Brothers couples were at the Territorial Dancing Club party at Livestock Yard was sold to Cliff Hanson and C.J. theK-PHall. Person, Fargo. Ground was broken for the $350,000 Dr. A.D. Ottinger was endorsed for department Sheyenne Valley Hospital. Mrs. Nadine O'Leary Smith commander of the N.D. American Legion. He had been won her eighth state golf title in the tournament here. a post 60 member 29 years. Ina Cullom Robertson was Bob Rydout, Red Lodge, Mont., was manager of

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Paul's Corral. R.B. Ludvigson opened an ac­ counting office here. Nearly 1,000 were enrolled in city 1951 public schools for 1950-51. The 20th convention of the The temperature dropped to a minus 31 degrees Jan. League of N.D. Municipalities was held in the city. 7. Bernard Lyons, Company G. commander, was President Truman signed legislation giving the name promoted to major. M.H. McDonald of NDAC became Lake Ashtabula to the reservoir at Baldhill Dam. Fred Winter Show Futurity Show manager to succeed A.J. Fredrickson suggested the name. Dexter, who was on a leave of absence doing federal Clarence Bettin constructed a greenhouse and office work. Ben Pfusch sold Valley Appliance to Roy on Fifth Street. He had been with Bakken Floral for Sheppard, his partner. Company G Guards left for more than 20 years. Robert Alexander was appointed training at Camp Rucker, Ala. manager of Sheyenne Valley Hospital. Hundreds of people were stranded in the city by high STC celebrated a second straight NDIA football title. winds and blowing snow Jan. 25. The Chamber of Mrs. John Vondrachek sold the Bon Ton Beauty Shop Commerce awarded a certificate of appreciation to to Mr. and Mrs. Willard Jantzen. Bong's Bootery, the Karl J. Olsen when he retired after 43 years with The former B.B. Bootery, opened in the former Miller Fair Store. The new Fair Store was sold to Orville and Bakery building. Bong's is presently operated by Pete, Eva Barber, Wessington Springs, S.D. A new press Gene and Ada Bong. Mr. and Mrs. Al Maier, Bismarck, box, one of the largest and finest in the state, was ready reopened the DeBolt Cafe. in the city auditorium. Norbert Ertelt joined the Farmotors firm as a Julius Hoff had his car pulled two miles with horses partner, buying interests of Charles Hartman and V.B. to get to the Winter Show. Gordon Gilbertson left his Marsh. A Community Safety Council was formed. car on ND 1 and walked four miles. Gross sales at the Andrew Huncher was president. B.J. Cahn, Kup- show reached a new high of $120,000. Bill Lantz penheimer Co., president, made his first trip to North reopened the Eastside Cafe. A dam tender's dwelling Dakota to attend the grand opening of the remodeled was authorized for the Baldhill area. Straus Clothing Store. The STC choir of 50 voices joined James Hougen won first prize in the first N.D. with the Valley City Choral Club in presenting "The Science Fair. Willard and Clarence Carlson sold the Messiah" at the STC auditorium. James Faust pur Nu Bar to E.G. Dibbern. Geisler Implement opened a chased the P & G Market from George Holter. More new building April 4. More than 5,000 were guests of Al than 2,500 children attended the annual Christmas and LeGrande Geisler at a noon luncheon and evening Kiddie Party at the city auditorium. Larry banquet and other activities. Oscar Larwick sold his Bonaventura sold interests in the Omwick and Piller service station and four cabins to Theo. Orness, Lit- theaters to the Clark Thomas Co. in Chicago. chville.

101- City and area soldiers were in infantry divisions in yard near the city. "Johnny," the Philip Morris boy, a Korea. More than 40 men were employed at Northwest radio personality, was at Holiday's Super Market. Bill Nursery in planting and preparing for the spring Lantz sold the Eastside Cafe to Art Mc Daniel, Lisbon. season. Irvin Riedman, former resident, was ap­ VCHS offered a vocational curriculum. A paper- pointed chief game warden for the state. The Com­ white clematis was picked as best flower at the 1951 munity Club's campaign to purchase a resuscitator Flower Show. The winner was entered by Mrs. Minnie was successful. Robert E. Bjerke joined John Sad in Davidson, Valley City. Mercy Hospital was the first in law practice. the state to install the positive pressure Air Lock used Edythe Stowell resigned after 50 years in teaching, to assist newborn infants who have difficulty 35 years in the city. She was principal of Lincoln breathing. Harry Hood, Bozeman, Mont., opened a School. The "Toring" Company had a three-day grand watch repair shop in the Getchell building. William opening of a jewelry and optometry store in the Straus Martell purchased the shoe repair shop which had been building. operated by the late Ole Brudevold. A survey to determine interest of farmers in a rain Valley Paint and Glass, Miller's Ready to Wear, increase program was underway. Harold Ertelt was Toring Jewelry, Haroldson's Office Supply and Straus chairman of the group. Curtis Olson was named vice Clothing were occupants of the new Straus Block. Col. chairman of the N.D. Water Commission. The State Gilman C. Mudgett, city native, became a Brigadier Elks convention was held in Valley City. Jack Heimes, General. Over 1,000 teachers were at the S.E. District convention chairman, was elected N.D. president. NDEA convention at STC. The $130,000 St. Catherine's A powerful new siren was installed on top of city hall. Catholic Church was dedicated. A recognition dinner here honored Minnie J. Nielsen, Mrs. Alice Ratzlaff Walker resigned as city police with 250 attending the event sponsored by the Pioneer matron. KOVC observed its 15th anniversary. Judge Daughters chapter. Arthur Huber, Halliday, pur­ M.J. Englert, first district judge for 32 years, retired chased Dakota Drug from Jay Katz, who retired. and planned to move to California. Congressman Fred Haroldson Office Supply was opened in the city by I.O. Aandahl opened an office in the new Straus building to Haroldson, Jamestown. Robert Eastburn was the meet with constituents. manager. Drugan's Super Valu Store opened in a building About 9,000 people, more than half the county vacated by Red Owl, partners were Wayne Drugan, population, attended the Town and Country Picnic at Joe Noles and Lloyd Nelson. Clarence Eggen became Chautauqua Park. manager of the Gambles Store here. John Sad was Boy Scouts in the city arranged to have a room in the appointed judge Dec. 1 to fill the unexpired term of new Straus building for a home. Ken Raveling was Judge M.J. Englert. appointed full-time fire chief and building inspector for Construction on the $9,000,000 Mercy Hospital project Valley City. He had been manager of The Fair Store began. Charles Jones sold his city taxi service to H.O. basement department, and was succeeded by Mike Pickens. Christmas mailings, 30,000 cancellations Conlon. from Dec. 1 to Dec. 17, boosted the city post office to a Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War were new record. The REA office was moved from Main organizing a "tent" in the city. Archie Olson was Street to a new building on Fourth Ave. S.E. Fred manager of the Archer Daniels-Midland flax straw Johnson was superintendent. Thomas Mikoda was

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—102- elected VCHS Alumni Association president. He the city hall. The state convention of the Federation of succeeded DeForest Peterson, who was in the armed Women's Clubs was held in the city, with Gov. Fred forces. Aandahl one of the speakers. 1952 Sam Hill opened a paint and glass store in the building facing city hall. William Isham opened an ice Storm conditions existing New Year's Eve extended cream store at 244 Central, the site formerly known as reporting deadlines for birth of the first baby of 1952. Tiny Town. He purchased the North American Ice Winner was Mark Conlon, born at 8:59 a.m. Grace Cream Store from James Gilbertson. R.J. Kent was Layton learned to draw by holding a pencil in her elected president of the N.D. Photographers' mouth after a polio attack. The family Christmas card Association. Ed Kramer purchased Helen's Snack had a portraitdrawn by Grace. Shop from Mrs. Helen Dobmeyer. Although not Pioneer Daughters asked the city commission to satisfied with the rain increase program in 1951, far name the auditorium dining room in honor of Joel S.S. mers in the area joined with others to give the program Weiser, a founder of the city. Weiser, Civil War another try. A.M. Paulson was elected president of veteran, opened a general store in Valley City in 1878 North Dakota Chamber of Commerce executives. and was a member of the Territorial Council and in the The first Farmers and Businessmen's Dinner was second state Legislature. Jerome Bjerke sold his attended by over 200 businessmen. The Farmers Union Times Record stock to the corporation owners. He had hosted the dinner. James Kyser was appointed been the publisher. Seth Carlson was named the new assistant city engineer. Golf course land was sold to the publisher. Mrs. Eugene Frahm became society editor Country Club corporation by Northwest Nursery. of the TR. An agreement was reached whereby only Valley City Oil Co. sold their service station to Leegard one drug store would be open on Sundays. Auto Co. L.E. Holmgren and R.K. Koehler had been Mrs. Anna Swanson retired after serving in the owners. children's department of the city library for 20 years. R. Orville Barber and his associates in The Fair Store Twenty six veterans of the First N.D. Volunteer bought Pred's Department Store, Jamestown. Pilot Infantry and their wives were in the city for the annual Les Elliott said mild February weather was interfering reunion. T.S. Henry and S.E. Bush were city Spanish with his fox hunting, making it too easy for the fox to American War veterans. The Legion-owned com­ get away. The Rev. Lawrence Rydquist of Nebo munity bus made its 256th trip, had traveled 41,222 Lutheran Church was asked to take part in a nation­ miles and served 31 organizations. Leegard Auto Co. wide survey on "Family," the first survey of its kind to received the GMC truck franchise. be undertaken by any church body. Dr. Clifford Klein Twelve students entered the Mercy School of Nur­ began practice in medicine in Valley City, joining the sing Aug. 18. Western Union began operation through Valley City Clinic in 1954 when it first opened. Agent Woodrow Gagnon in the front area of his cafe. John D. Haverstock sold his interests in Valley John D. Haverstock opened an investment and Motors Implement to Harold Goudie, Lyle McKay and securities business. Kenneth Coghlan was elected Robert Carter. Valley City's Drum and Bugle Corps president of the N.D. League ot Municipalities. The reorganized as the official 40 and 8 corps for North cornerstone for the new First Lutheran Church was Dakota. Dr. Paul Cook moved to California to continue laid at ceremonies. Valley City Livestock Sales had medical practice. The new Red Owl store opened in a sales of over $1,500,000 in three months. building on the former Bakken Floral lot, Central Ave. A North Dakota official flag was used Sept. 18 when Carl V. Olson sold Valley Hudson to Service Motor Baldhill Dam was dedicated. More than 8,000 wit Mart, Lyle E. Myhre, co-owner and manager. nessed the sports show on Lake Ashtabula. Harlow Valley Livestock Sales Company was the new name StiMings began his 32nd year as a rural mail carrier for the former Person and Hanson firm. Person sold from the city. The Northern Pacific added two his interests to Hanson and Aaron Boom. Favorable streamlined trains through the city. weather prevailed as the 15th Winter Show opened. Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, the GOP presidential Nearly 2,000 toured the Soils special train here in one nominee, made a five-minute train platform speech in day during the Winter Show. the city Oct. 9, 1952. There were 3,000 at the event in 30 Frank Hilborn, who got his start in boxing on Valley degree weather. Curtis Olson made arrangements. City cards, won the middleweight championship at Stanley Cann was named TR editor. He had been Maxwell Field, Long Island, N.Y. Ten volumes of "Key acting editor after the death of Phil Mark. Impressed to Peace" by Clarence Manion were given the STC with the reception to the "coming out" the previous library by the American Legion. Lyle Young was on a year in the Straus Block, occupying firms sponsored a CBS network program of Easter choral music. repeat. Lo-Nita's Ladies Ready to Wear opened at 212 Mrs. A.D. Ottinger was elected president at closing Central Ave. Anita Johnson and Lois Hamlet were sessions of the 63rd annual convention of the N.D. owners. More than 450 women jammed The Fair Store WCTU at Epworth Methodist Church. The Times- for a Bates Fabrics style show. Emil Feldman retired Record endorsed Dwight Eisenhower for president. after 48 years of operating Feldman's Creamery. Col. A review of plans for recreational development for Edwin L. White, Washington, D.C, a Valley City public use on Lake Ashtabula was presented at a public native, visited here on a tour for the Federal Com­ hearing in the city. Bernard Lyons returned from munications Commission. armed forces duty in Korea and announced he would Jerry Colonna and his troupe were in the city to resume law practice in the Fidelity building. R.L. present a show at the auditorium. Municipal Utilities Spenningsby sold Northern Supply Co. to Johnny installed a new billing machine. Post card bills were Conlon. George Gratz, National Tea Store manager for used. A shortwave radio for city police was installed in seven years, bought the P&G Market from Melvin

—103- Olson. R.K. Koehler continued the Sheyenne Gas Co., and 1953 L.E. Holmgren was the Phillips 66 bulk agent. The Chuck Pegg of Pegg Garage was named Outstanding Sheyenne Memorial Hospital under construction in the Young Man of the Year in Valley City by the Jaycees. city was to be the state's first chronic disease center. Grace Layton designed March of Dimes note paper in Miss Ethel Creighton retired after teaching in the appreciation for aid given by the National Foundation. Ritchie School for 30 years. She had been a teacher for Company G of the National Guard was returned to nearly 50 years. First open air concert by the state control after federalization during the Korean municipal band was in the Clark Shell at the city park. conflict. Arthur Smith of VCSC was the director. Purchase of $98,768 in new equipment for Municipal Dr. C.J. Klein, Chicago, began medical and surgical Utilities was approved. Exterior of the Mercy Hospital practice here in June, 1952, in association with Dr. C.J. addition to add more than 30 beds was completed and Meredith. He was a native of Eckelson. The famous planning for dedication was underway. About 150 city Sioux Indians danced and whooped it up on Langer women were in the Mother's March on Polio. Herman Night in the city. Veterans of Foreign Wars and their Stern was given recognition for 50 years of service with auxiliaries were in the city for a three day state en­ the Straus Company. campment. Robert D. Lundberg graduated Magna For the first time in its history, the TR carried a Cum Laude from Harvard University. Howard merchandising television advertisement. Troops in the Langemo and O.G. Burgeson purchased the Public city joined in celebration of the 43rd anniversary of Service Agency from Mrs. Henry Nelson. Business Scouting. Municipal Utilities paid over $375,000 into the buildings had flooded basements after a heavy rain city general fund in addition to furnishing free service. June 30. Seth Carlson, TR publisher, appeared on the Don L.A. Smith and K.M. Vistad opened a barber shop McNiell Breakfast Program to tell "The Grace Layton just west of Lind's Cafe. The Allen Memorial Library Story," the account of a Valley City girl's fight against was dedicated at VCSC. Service Motor Mart was polio. The Choralaires, a 40-voice national cham­ named dealer for Oldsmobile and Cadillac. Lyle Myhre pionship choir, was heard in the auditorium during was the owner. O'Dell Amundson was elected Winter Show entertainment. president of the N.D. Rural Letter Carriers A sculptor's studio, with Ida Prokop Lee working Association. Dr. R.E. McKibben reopened his dental details of a portrait in clay, was a feature of Winter office after return from army duty. The cornerstone Show exhibits at the Armory. Lee did a two by three was laid for a Mercy Hospital addition. A test oil well at foot bas-relief of Grace Layton. During Winter Show Eckelson was drilled to a depth of over 1,400 feet. About week, Land O' Lakes here was host to turkey growers 8,500 attended the eighth annual Town and Country of the area at a turkey dinner. Roland Gessner, Picnic in 96-degree heat. manager of the branch, was toastmaster. Elmer Wicks Oil drillers at Eckelson hit a cavity at 1,800 feet, lost was re-elected to the Land O' Lakes board. circulation and abandoned the drilling. Leslie Webster Capt. Mildred Lewzader of Valley City, was accepted bought 160 acres of land sold by Sheyenne Memorial for service among the lepers in India. Freeman An Hospital. A previous 160acres was sold to Mrs. Martha derson and Frank Schoefter were called to testify in Olson. Anna Larson willed the land to the hospital. the federal government case against Elmo Proceeds were more than $10,000. H.C. Bjerke, L.A. Christianson, state attorney general. Lawrence Dauvset, J.N. Deibler, Norman and Carl T. Olson were Meldahl became Chamber of Commerce secretary guests of honor when Russell Miller Milling Co. succeeding A.M. Paulson, who had resigned after marked its 70th anniversary here. They had been nearly 10 years on the post. employed over 35 years. Herman Stern was chairman of an official board to Everett McKay opened Ike's Service Station on East handle all matters pertaining to the Sheyenne Main St. Irvin Riedman was elected N.D. Peace Of­ Memorial Hospital for the Chronically III. The city's ficers Association president. No fishing was permitted Inter-urban Railroad street car was dismantled after in Lake Ashtabula during the winter. Gratz Food being out of service for six years. The car had been Market on East Main St. had its grand opening. made in 1915 at a cost of $78,000 for Edward Briggs, Lawrence Meldahl sold the Firestone Store to Alton W. known here as the "father" of the system. Hill, Grand Forks. Two hundred sixty coaches Mrs. William Coghlan, 73, was named N.D. Mother of registered at VCSC for the llth annual Coaches Clinic. the Year. Clarence Eggen, Gambles Store manager for Several city retail stores were to be open Monday seven years, was transferred to Grafton. More than 60 evenings beginning Jan. 5, 1953. business and professional men were in the cast of "A Womanless Wedding" under Community Club Lutheran Hospitals and Home Society agreed to auspices. Arthur Herk, 49, was appointed acting supervise completion and operation of Sheyenne postmaster of Valley City. He had served in the state Memorial Hospital for the Chronically III. A.M. Legislature. Paulson, Chamber of Commerce secretary since 1949, resigned. He planned to enter private business here. A 40-pound bronze plaque was presented to the city Harold Schafer, Gold Seal Wax Co. president, spoke at by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, emblamatic of an the annual Chamber of Commerce banquet. Orville outstanding record in fire prevention. North Dakota Barber was Chamber president. Beef Wholesalers Asssociation members were in the city for the annual convention. Northwest Nursery was Arnold Sandness resigned as field auditor for the serving customers in five states. Old Main, the first N.D. Income Tax Division and was to become an VCSC building, was renamed in memory of Dr. George associate in the Ludvigson Accounting Service. McFarland. The 34th convention of North Dakota

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105- On this Centennial we look back with pride on the success of the venture we started so hopefully in 1 943. We acquired an excellent building in 1947 and have had the fortune of being able to expand it into a busy automotive shop, a good display area and location for other stores and offices. We are always willing to serve you. DAKOTA AUTO SUPPLY Alden Anderson - Ruth Anderson - Dale Anderson - Lynn Anderson

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Welcome To Tony's Tavern (Formerly Al's Recreation) Tony & Elaine Carroll ROTARY CLUB 264 E. Main 845-9032 OF VALLEY CITY Serving Valley City Since 1921 1982-83 OFFICERS Sam Hill President Samuel Rankin Vice President Larry Miedema Secretary James Holiday Glass & Paint Treasurer Einar Loven Program Chairman Marvin Bloom Bulletin Editor Gunder Berg 231 2nd Avenue NE Sergeant-at-Arms Al Cruchet Valley City, ND 58072 MEMBERS OF THE BOARD Phone (701) 845-3654 Marvin Bloom Arnold Leno Samuel Rankin "You Break 'em — We Fix'em" Leon Plantz GregWestlind Larry Miedema David Walker Serving Valley City Since 1922

106- Federation of Business and Professional Women was city. There was to be a 1,000 foot rope tow. held in Valley City. A quarter-million walleye fry were Floyd R. Hill, Northern Pacific lineman, retired placed in Baldhill reservoir. A total of 2,400 anglers after 50 years of service during which he had walked fished in the Baldhill reservoir, catching 13,623 pounds every mile on the line from Duluth to Spokane, Wash. of northern pike. Florence Lang bowled a 619, a new women's record The $1,000,000 addition to Mercy Hospital was here. District Engineers established an office here for dedicated with the Most Rev. Leo F. Dworschak giving further development of the Lake Ashtabula area. the address. Since the hospital opened in 1928, 7,130 Lights of the new White Way, covering paved streets in babies had been born there. Major Bernard Lyons south Valley City, were turned on for the first time on commanded troops of the Third Infantry Battalion of Nov. 23. the N.D, National Guard on duty at Riverdale when Northern Pacific workmen removed the water tower President Eisenhower visited Garrison Dam. east of the depot as conversion to diesel power ended The city recreation commission added a Ritchie need for water storage. Lester E. Mericle, head of the School playground for summer activities. Although Reservoir Management Section of the District Corps of rain interfered, events at the Lake Ashtabula Water Engineers, arrived to open an office in the city. Carnival were carried out. Bette Anderson was queen Three thousand bags of candy were sacked by Girl of the carnival. Scouts in preparation for the Kiddies Christmas party. Hjalmer Holt sold the Clock Lounge to Joe Johnson, Dr. Edwin Wicks established medical offices with his formerly of Fort Ransom. As part of the Page Avenue father, Dr. Fred Wicks, to deal with eye problems. His bridge construction, one block was paved. The Soo Line wife, Dr. Muriel Wicks, opened dental offices. announced that no agent would be on duty Sunday KXJB-TV was expected to be in operation in the city nights. Passengers would buy tickets on the train. by the summer of 1954. The N.D. State Bowling Grocery stores announced they would no longer buy Tournament was held in Valley City. Valley City eggs directly from producers. The Town and Country Grocery shipped more than 100,000 Butternut Coffee Picnic attracted 7,000 persons in spite of blistering July strips to the company's Christmas Club to provide toys heat. Rust damage was of concern in the state. The for homeless children. Acker Electric Service opened a Valley City CAP was allocated an airplane, a Mooney downtown store. Negotiations were underway for Mite, capable of flying 65 miles per hour. Peavey to purchase Russell-Miller Milling Co. which The Cincinnati Reds baseball school and tryout camp had its beginnings in Valley City in 1882. was held for two days in the city. Frank McCormick Wayne and Gordon Severson of Severson Electric, and Tommy Thompson were the scouts. Tear gas made an artificial Christmas tree by placing 130 light concealed in a safe foiled thieves entering the Farmers bulbs on their 85 foot high television antenna. Ski ex­ Union Oil Co. offices. Some merchandise was taken. perts from Fargo and Jamestown were here to show Don Brophy caught a 17-pound, two-ounce northern their skill on Knob Hill, the state's first ski tow. Four pike at Lake Ashtabula. skating rinks were opened in the city. Oliver Borlaug, formerly with the TR, purchased a Donald Young, 18, was, the state winner in a 4-H publisher's Interest in the Washburn Leader and poultry achievement program carried on by the NDAC associated newspapers. The Valley City Public Extension Service. He attended the National 4-H club Library observed its 50th anniversary Sept. 15. The congress in Chicago with expenses paid by Ford Fair Store marked its 45th anniversary with a $1,500 Tractor Division. Spring like weather on Christmas free gift promotion. Smiley Burnette, motion picture day enabled hundreds to view the city's home lighting actor, appeared in a jamboree sponsored by the and decorating projects. Mrs. Simon Hinchberger was Jaycees. the home decorating winner. Perry Grotberg began a Fred Cink was identified in the Fire Prevention small scale electrical business in his garage after Week Campaign when he tried to replace a city lamp working for Wes Severson and Ken Dawkins. post fuse with a penny. Clarence Lind received a prize for identifying Mr. Fire Prevention. Fred Jacobson became acting postmaster Oct. 9, taking over from 1954 Mrs. Alice Wagner, acting postmaster, who resigned. Conditions were good for skiing at Knob Hill, Lind's Cafe moved to the former P&G Market building operator Gordon Gray announced Jan. 2. George W. on Main Street. Mason, formerly of the city, was president of Nash Valley City Shoe Shop was sold to Ray Arneston and Kelvinator-Hudson, fourth largest manufacturer in the Chet Pforr by Mr. and Mrs. Meg Bemis. The opera "II nation. The Jaycees selected Dale Sorenson as out­ Trovatore" was presented at the city auditorium. More standing young man of the year. than 1,000 attended the Community Artists program. A steel building 36x120 feet was ready to house sheep Construction started on a building which, it was exhibited a1 the 1954 Winter Show. planned, would house the city's television station. Mayor Omund Jacobson received the first metered parcel post stamp from the newly-installed meter at Dororhy and Maxine Fredrick, dressed as a Negro the city post office. A late March storm brought six couple, won first prize in the Halloween costume inches of snow to the city. The public library began contest held for grade pupils at the city auditorium. providing books for Mercy Hospital patients. The VCHS.High School Dramatic Club presented "Our More than 200 delegates were at the 1954 N.D. Press Miss Brooks." Two colonies of beavers moved into the Association convention in Valley City. The Sheyenne Sheyenne River here and set up a "woodworking River bridge near Mercy Hospital was reopened after shop." Mercy School of Nursing enrolled 38 students in repair by county crews at a cost of $14,000. Plans were training at Mercy Hospital here. Construction began on made to erect a five network television relay system to a ski tow to be erected near Highway 10, west of the bring programs to KXJB-TV, Valley City. The 1,085-

—107- foot tower near Pillsbury was nearing completion in barn auction for $129,000. The 13th Valley City April. basketball clinic broke all attendance records. Curtis Fred Lang retired from Gould Transfer work at age Olson was elected secretary-treasurer of the Missouri 80. Rainbow Grill was opened here by Al and Harry River States Committee. Hayashi, Carrington. I.H. Anderson marked his 30th Howard Brier was elected president of the N.D. anniversary with Northwestern Bell. A drunkometer Hotel Association. Erie Fouks, First National Bank was being used by city and county law officers. Valley president, retired. He had been with the bank 36 years. City residents had their first look at Company G per­ Lund Holm was named the new president. Valley City sonnel since their return from Korea at an open house had a 41-degree reading on the first day of winter. The in the armory. new social security law added most farm families. The Elsie Lossau, Valley City, was re-elected treasurer Straus Co. purchased a store in Grand Forks. The of the N.D. Federation of Business and Professional Anderson Peterson Funeral Home (now Peterson- Women's Clubs. George D. Kelsey retired as City Olson) purchased the present location which was Credit Bureau manager after 28 years. formerly the Westergaard home. Carl Ewald, manager of the Occident Elevator for 14 years, was promoted to eastern division superin­ tendent of the elevators. The Chamber of Commerce 1955 designated June 16-23 as Occident Week to recognize Mercy Hospital opened a new addition and received the oldest industry in the city. Work began on a nine a Ford Foundation grant for further improvements. room addition to St. Catherine's School. Two storm Officially opened was the Sheyenne Memorial Hospital sewer districts were established to solve water run-off for the Chronically III. Thomas Paul Lowe was the first problems. baby of 1955. Haverstocks bought Service Motors from For a fifth consecutive year, the Valley City Drum Lyle Myhre. The VFW moved to new clubrooms. The and Bugle Corps won the Official 40 et 8 award. Karl Kohn family came from Germany to reside here. Cinemascope was installed in the Omwick Theater. A The Rotary club marked its Golden Jubilee. crowd conservatively estimated at 5,000 saw the water Osnabrock won the state Class C basketball title in sports program at Lake Ashtabula June 24. the tournament here. The annual Winter Show was a City police captured a Fargo youth who had escaped "record-breaker." The National Guard here converted from the State Hospital. A wild chase through the to Headquarters and A Company of the 141st business district preceded the capture. KXJB's test Engineers. Bernard Lyons was promoted to Lt. Col. pattern was shown July 11. N.D. Rural Letter Carriers and named company commander. W.G. Wilkins and auxiliary had their convention in the city. O'Dell resigned as street superintendent. The North Dakota Amundson was serving a second term as president. Fireman's Association convention was held in Valley William Wemett retired after 44 years at VCSC. City. Severe rust damage to grains was reported. KXJB-TV The Times-Record purchased the Wimbledon News. went on the air Aug. 8. City operated scales went out of Karl J. Olsen, A.C. Thorkelson, Dr. F.L. Wicks and business Nov. 1. John Gray were honored for more than 30 years of Herman Norman retired after 40 years as a miller at service to the Salvation Army. Area children received the Occident mill here. A.J. Sandness was named state their first Salk polio vaccine shots. Delia Wilkins was administrator of the ASC. The Valley City Clinic began named Water Carnival Queen. The first sailboat race functioning as an organization Sept. 1. Dr. Walter Judd in North Dakota history was held on Lake Ashtabula. was secured to speak at the Sheyenne Memorial R.C. Bjerke retired as Russell Miller Milling Co. Hospital dedication. manager. Douglas Johnson was named as his suc­ cessor. The John Olsons celebrated their 65th wedding Valley City officially joined with several anniversary. James Adair was appointed VCHS organizations to honor Mrs. D.W. Clark on her 100th principal. Frank Shearer resigned as city auditor. birthday anniversary Sept. 18. She had resided in the Nathan Crosby was named to the position. city since 1881. John W. Lofthouse, chief engineer at The new St. Catherine's School was dedicated. The the Municipal plant since 1945, retired. Grand Assembly of the Order of Rainbow for Girls was Dr. A.A. Toring purchased the Toring Co. from his held in the city. Hearings were held on the Northern brother, George Toring, who had owned the firm for 25 Pacific petition to institute bus-truck service in'place years. Howard Brier was elected president of N.D. of several branch lines. Howard Place was named Beverage Dealers. The annual convention of the N.D. Sheyenne Hospital director. State Nurses Association was held here. City scales were reopened. The city was host to a The cornerstone was laid by H.L. Holt when division of the NDEA and teachers were among the Sheyenne Memorial Hospital was dedicated. Fred guests at the Straus Block birthday party. St. Fredrickson presided as the eight-year effort to Catherine's School made its 11-man football debut, but complete the plant succeeded. The Homemakers lost to Enderlin. Sheyenne, the VCHS yearbook, was Chorus gave a concert in the city before leaving for an rated tops in the nation. The area Homemakers Chorus appearance in Washington, D.C. was on a goodwill tour of South Dakota. Madame Butterfly was performed at the city Two Chinese girls were training at Mercy Hospital auditorium. The Times-Record installed automatic Nurses' School. The Congregational Church celebrated typesetting machines. Minard McCrea was awarded its 75th fall communion. A Polled Hereford sale at the the Scout Silver Beaver. Mayor H.L. Holt was named Winter Show Barn brought over $23,000. The veterans N.D. March of Dimes chairman. Miss Indian America, farm program at VCHS was discontinued. Mary Louise Defender. Ft. Yates, was a city visitor. Governor Norman Brunsdale spoke at the Veterans Femco Farms sold 193 shorthorns at a Winter Show Day program here. Oscar Bergman, Municipal

-108- Utilities superintendent for 42 years, retired. The city Central on a trial basis. Bids were awarded for the commission named his son, Oscar Bergman Jr., Erie, combination gym and auditorium at St. Catherine's Pa., to the position. Catholic School. Torger Brown, a post office veteran, retired after 34 The Baumann-Haugen Cafe partnership was years. The Vikings set a new conference scoring mark, dissolved and Eddie Baumann continued operation. defeating Bottineau 121 to 62. Dick Hansen was named Chapter A of the N.D. PEO marked its 50th an operator of the Sheyenne Irrigation Development niversary at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Stern. Farm. William A. Galloway retired as a sports official Al Larvick, VCHS basketball coach for 12 seasons, on hisSOth birthday anniversary. resigned. Mercy Hospital planned to use Ford Foundation The 75th anniversary of the first communication of Funds to complete a surgery unit. Voters approved a Masonic Lodge in the city was marked. Jim Roughton $212,000 school bond issue by the record vote of 953 to was awarded a $1,000 per year scholarship in 69. Harry McConn retired after more than 33 years as a engineering and enrolled at Ohio University. salesman. Harrington Brothers Co. returned to the city where Knights of Pythias members voted to remodel the they had started operation in 1928 by buying the Valley clubrooms. The Polio Foundation honored H.T. Holtfor Livestock Sales Co. Sheyenne Sand and Gravel Co. his work in directing the 1955 state fund campaign. began operations here under management of Oliver Education-Business Day was observed in city schools. Lavoy, Vern Hanson and Virgil Bergland. The Area There was no Times-Record published Nov. 11 as most Office of the Lutheran Hospitals and Homes Society of the city was on a half-holiday. The annual con­ Administrator told E.J. Reich that his position was vention of North Dakota Blacksmiths, Welders and discontinued. Mrs. Reich resigned as superintendent of Machinists Association was held in Valley City. E.B. the home here after six years' service. Nelson directed local arrangements. Construction was underway on a building for the Herman Osen of Carpenter Lumber Co. retired after Coghlan Furniture Co. on Central Ave. The Times- 43 years in the retail lumber business. Anton Peterson, Record discontinued its Saturday edition June 2. grain buyer and elevator foreman at Russell Miller Byron Preul came here to manage the Leo Lumber Milling Co., retired after serving since 1918. Co. A train dubbed the "diaper special" went over the A Coach Jimmie Eckel recognition dinner was Hi-Line Bridge with 125 children, families of the crew sponsored. The first increase in city water rates in 20 of the FDR aircraft carrier going from the state of years, with the minimum charge per meter, hiked Washington to Florida. Burglars looted the office of from 25 cents to 50 cents, was announced. FHA Dentist R.E. McKibben of about $3,500, including a manager Walt Stine resigned to open Fleet Wholesale, quantity of gold. located at 208 East Main to serve the basic needs of John L. Loh of Beverage Service Co. became the everyone, rural and city. Hamm's Beer distributor here. Paul Noeske, FFA chapter president here, was awarded the State Farmer Degree. A northern pike, weighing more than 21 pounds, was the largest fish taken from Lake 1956 Ashtabula since the waters were opened to fishing. Anton Christ was elected president of the new Camera More than 200 attended the banquet noting Jimmie Club. Eckel's 25 years of coaching and teaching. Bob Downs was appointed TR advertising manager. Frank G. Howard Place resigned as administrator of Bailey, owner and manager of Sheyenne Bottling Sheyenne Memorial Hospital. A statue of Our Lady of Works for 25 years, sold the firm to H.L. and Bertha the Universe, five feet, six inches tall, was erected on Holt and Francis and Mavis Schoefter. top of Mercy Hospital as a memorial to Russell Mr. and Mrs. Lou Bruhn offered square dance Bignall. A new business block on Central Ave. was to lessons under sponsorship of the Swing 'Em in house The Fair Store and Sheppard Appliance and Gingham Club. For the first time, the National Guard Furniture. The city commission gave formal here had a medical unit. Dr. Neil Macdonald was recognition to Oscar Bergman Sr. who had retired as captain. Epworth Methodist congregation marked its Municipal Utilities superintendent after 42 years with 75th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of the the utilities and continued as a consultant. completion of the church building. Blair Dierdoff retired after 33 years as bookkeeper at The Jaycees named Robert Eastburn as outstanding Pegg's Garage. Romen Fitzner became a partner in young man. Valley Appliance and Furniture and the the L.T. Sproul lawfirm. S&L Store were destroyed by fire. Seventeen residents Valley City joined with the nation Oct. 13 in of the Lutheran Home for the Aged were moved out of celebrating "Ike Day" on the eve of the president's the home and the third floor quarters were closed to birthday anniversary. Bernard Lyons was elected promote safety. president of the 164th Infantry Association at the an­ Municipal Utilities received its first hydroelectric nual reunion. The city's first tire recapping service power from Garrison Dam Feb. 9. Neal Emery was was opened by Leegard Sport Shop. Howard Lahlum appointed assistant postmaster. Knights of Pythias was awarded the FFA American Farmer Degree. sponsored a three-day open house in their remodeled Elmer Helfeld received a patent for his hay pickup clubrooms. and conveyor machine. Memory Gardens was pur­ Hank Sampson opened a lunchroom on Fifth Ave. chased by a corporation headed by C. Hillegoe, Fargo. (Central). A service center was established in the city Larry Sievers, Watford City, was named administrator to handle maintenance of National Guard equipment. of Sheyenne Memorial Hospital. A new flag pole was Fluorescent street lights were installed at Main and erected at the city post office. Dewey Christopherson

—109— and W.N. Norris retired as post office employees after City Slickers were a Winter Show attraction. Ed C. a combined 70 years of service. Grace Layton was Duffy purchased the interests of Fred L. Schultz and named North Dakota's outstanding artist for 1956. Harold W. Schultz in Duffy Motors. Miss Erma Hanson, city public health nurse, was Top rated bull at the Winter Show sold for $950. The elected first vice president of the N.D. Mental Health Kiwanis club marked the 35th anniversary of Association. Curtis Olson was elected N.D. state organization. Earl Kelly was president. Additional auditor. Orson H. Tooley told the TR that Ora Beeman parking was available at the courthouse in the city of the telephone exchange had the first automobile in when a lot at the northwest corner of the block was Valley City in 1889 or 1890. It had a top speed of five opened. The State Science Fair was held in Valley City. miles per hour. Wayne Waldera was named Gambles Store manager Eighty-one farm people from north of the city at­ here. tended meetings here in regards to possible irrigation Mrs. A.D. Ottinger was author of a meditation used on their lands. National Tea Co. closed their city store May 8 by an estimated 8 million people in the world after 25 years. Frank Luessen of the Fulton Market who were readers of The Upper Room publication. leased the Central Ave. building vacated by National Bones and pottery were discovered while digging a Tea to open a Piggly-Wiggly store. basement for the Floyd Bostrom home. Art Huber of Alf Ellingson was appointed deputy N.D. state Dakota Drug was one of the first Rexall druggists to auditor. John Carlisle was reappointed to the Barnes receive the new Mortar and Pestle trophy. County park board. Leonard Sherman was associated A TR carrier, Jimmie Challey, reported there was a with his father, Paul Sherman, in the operation of monkey in the trees on College St. S.W., thus was seen Sherman Clothiers. as a future newsman. Water Carnival buttons were sold in the city. The Mart was a corporation formed 1957 here by G.I. and Irene Rust and Clayton Diemert. Adults were urged to have Salk polio shots as there Russell Hilborn purchased the appliance division of was sufficient vaccine to immunize everyone under Auction City Sales. age 60. E.P. Jacobson and Harm Pals won first place in H.J. Hemmesch and J.C. McGee retired from the tool category at the Inventors Congress. They in­ Railway Express Service. Valley City returned to vented a ladder roll-up attachment. Industrial service Central Standard Time June 11 after protests caused was inaugurated by Green Valley Laundry. Nathan the city commission to revoke an earlier action. The Crosby was Jaycee Distinguished Citizen of the Year. community's first coin-operated, self-service laun­ Frank Luessen closed the Fulton Market, a business dromat opened on Main St. that had been in the same location since April, 1886. Foss Drug was completely renovated, with the Luessen opened a Piggly Wiggly store. Gordon K. luncheonette moved to quarters at the rear of the Gray was president and Gorman King, secretary, of a building. Mrs. Minnie Maier's "Kitchen Aid Sausage new corporation, Great Northern Investment Co. Stuffer" was accepted by the Gadget-of-the-Month Sheyenne Bottling Co. moved to larger quarters on 4th Club. "Ole the Hermit" marked his 75th birthday Ave. S.E. anniversary. Al Dexter of the N.P. said crops in the A Winter Show promotion was underway when Valley City area were the best he had seen in the state boosters began wearing western type string style bow during June. ties. Gov. John E. Davis was given one of the ties. A group of city ladies volunteered to work in the Stevens Shoes leased the Fulton Market building and Fargo Disaster Clothing Depot after a tornado hit that moved to the Central Ave. site. Spike Jones and his city. A total of 144 city businessmen pledged to refrain

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-110— We Congratulate Congratulations To The Valley City On 100 Valley City Community Years Of Progress On Your Centennial Year! And Look Forward To 100 More! Grotberg Electric, inc. 421 West Main — Box 426 FEDERAL LAND Valley City, North Dakota 58072 LATJDB7VNK BANK ASSOCIATION INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL WIRING 350 N.W. 2nd 845-1751

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-112- Mercy Hospital remodeled in 1975.

from parking in the business district during retailing Voters approved a $350,000 bond issue to construct a hours. The gymnasium-auditorium at St. Catherine's 13-classroom wing to the high school and also voted for School was dedicated. First event in the auditorium an increased mill levy. The State Library Association was a presentation of the operetta, "Beautiful met in Valley City. Dreamer." Construction was underway at Eckelson First N.D. Interstate Highway paving bids were let and Sanborn on the first Interstate segment in Barnes for a segment between Valley City and Jamestown, 13 County. miles for slightly under $2 million. City residents Planning began for observance of Valley City's 75th retained the seven-year-old commission form of anniversary in 1958. The German Folk Festival was government in a special election. presented under sponsorship of the Pioneer Daughters. All Saints' Episcopal Church marked its 75th an­ Miss Minnie J. Nielson was elected honorary chairman niversary. A "Keeping Christ in Christmas" parade of the Diamond Jubilee celebration in Valley City. was sponsored here with 18 floats entered. L.W. Cheryl Hartman was Miss Lake Ashtabula during LaViolette became store manager at J.C. Penney, the three-day Water Carnival. E.G. Ranum was succeeding J.P. Yepsen. Odine Christianson, Fargo, elected a director in the Garrison Conservancy purchased Haverstock Motors. district. Irvin Riedman, Valley City, was appointed District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler of the North Dakota Elks. 1958 Nearly five inches of rain was measured in the city during July, making the month the wettest in the 57 Valley City's successful Diamond Jubilee years records were kept. Mrs. Gladys Maasjo became celebration was history after June, 1958. The Jubilee Credit Bureau manager, taking over from Robert had a western theme, with western hats replaced by Barton. straw attire that summer. "Beaus of the Bristle" were Ted Phillips and Wayne Drugan purchased Valley smooth-faced again. "The City of Five Names" Lanes from Orris and Wayne Lerud. The city com­ pageant, with its cast of 300, continued to be talked mission approved an ordinance to fluoridate water about. Mrs. Katherine O'Malley Conlon had served as here. The Olson Funeral Home was formally opened by pioneer queen, Diane Phillips as Diamond Jubilee Vince Olson. The Washington School, first grade school queen. "We Remember When --" had been the theme built here in 50 years, was dedicated. for the T-R's Jubilee edition. Seth Carlson was Jubilee From April 1 to Sept. 24, Valley City had 24.45 inches chairman. Dr. Clayton Jensen began practicing of rain. Superior Sash Company was established here medicine at Valley City Clinic. Dr. Keith DeVillers by Les Rostad. Dayananda Abeywickrame of Ceylon began his practice in dentistry. was enrolled at VCSC. Al Pearson opened an electric Largest city budget, $247,000, and a record school shop in Valley City. Nine portrait busts of N.D. Indians district budget of $374,000 for the general fund was were exhibited here before presentation to the State of approved in 1958. Federal funds totaling $23,000 were North Dakota by Ida Prokop Lee. Corporate limits of approved for Lake Ashtabula recreation projects. the city were extended to include Reid Addition. Hjalmer L. Holt was president of the Valley City

-113- commission when the first segment of 1-94, 39 miles mill in Valley City began use of electricity instead of from Valley City to Jamestown, was dedicated Oct. 9, steam power. 1958. Senator P.L. Foss assisted in the dedication. Ernest Miedema, who had been associated with Paul Danger of fire was stressed as much Barnes County Bjornson in Auction Sales, founded the Auction City farm land was in soil bank. Barnes County and Valley Furniture Store. Bjornson turned his interests to City vote participation was strong in the 1958 general developing real estate and shopping center develop­ election. County total was 5,903 votes. Russell-Miller's ments as Bjornson Development Co.

The Jubilee Belles handled the women's part of the 1958 Diamond Jubilee. Among the staff were: (seated) Brigetta Stoflet, Caryl Reslock, Elsie Otto, Ruby Lundholm, Ella Stenzel, Olive Peterson, Vida Krogh and Kay Dawkins. Shown in the back row are Irene Rust, Frieda Patterson, Jayne Christofferson, Mrs. Roy Gillund, Linnea Anderson, Blanche Anderson, Lucille Holiday, Eva Barber, Helen Anderson, Nora Drugan, Bert Holt and Lois Brier. Chairpersons of the Jubilee Belles, shown below, were Helen Anderson, Jerry Foss, Lois Brier, Nora Drugan, Bert Holt, Eva Barber and Gladys Johnson.

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—117- Dakota Radio Valley City We Salute You AndT.V. On Your 100th QUASAR & RCA Anniversary Sales and Service We Service Most Brands Carlisle Co. Inc. 149 2nd Ave. SE 845-1510 526 West Main 845-3214

Best Wishes Valley City Congratulations Valley City On 100 Years on 100 years... Of Progress! Valley City Jaycees — Young Men Serving the Community — 355 NE 2nd 845-4383

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?^fe^. **5a$Ms '^WK^M.SMi^m**''-}° i *:*; <* Breaking of the ground for Sky Line Villa — front, left to right: Chris Englestad, Rev. James Hansen, Martin Larson, Earl Kelly, K.B. Cummings, Ty Peterson, Sen. Milton Young, Dr. John Goven. Back, left to right: Liv Bjorlie, Axel (Bud) Gregorson, Dale Olson, assistant to Sen. Young.

1959 1960 Quality of Valley City area wheat was studied in 1959 A number of new businesses, including a motel, by a group of visitors from Pakistan. Valley City located on the business loop to 1-94. Building permit authors, Sophie Weir Grotberg and Helen Joy Noeske, value in 1960 topped $2 million. The city's American published a book, "Successful Party Plans." Victor Legion Drum and Bugle Corps, with Adrian Pfusch as Hruby, Valley City, too, triple honors in the 1959 drum major, represented North Dakota at the national Flower Show. l eg ion convention in Miami, Fla. Mrs. Clara Bechtle Portico of Hotel Rudolf, a distinguishing landmark, resigned from the county auditor's office because of was removed. A northern, over 26 pounds in weight, illness and was replaced by Mary K. Conlon. Dr. was caught in Lake Ashtabula. A torrential rain, Clayton Jensen was added to the staff Valley City nearly four inches, flooded basements of business Clinic. buildings and homes in Valley City. Hjalmer Holt resigned as mayor and Arnold Sand- ness was elected head of city government. Fifteen Boy O'Dell Amundson, Sanborn, wrote a series of articles Scouts from the city went to a National Jamboree in for the TR while on a tour of Europe. Plans for a State Colorado. Glenn Hanna retired as a STC coach. The Teachers College physical education building were quarter-million dollar fund drive for Sheyenne Manor approved. A federal grant of $42,000 was approved for a was reached and campaigning for an additional $50,000 Valley City sewage lagoon. began. News that a New York bank had increased its prime The Hi-Liners were 1960 State Class A basketball rate to five percent was discussed at coffee counters. champions. The Vikings won their fourth consecutive Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Lee sold Shy Soo Ranch, near NDIC crown and took the District 12 title. Bill Osmon Valley City. Ida Prokop Lee's workshop was used to was picked as N.D. Coach of the Year. create "Prairie Pictures." Population of the city was 7,758, an increase of 907 in 10 years. Ground was broken for the Sheyenne Manor. Cost of living soared to record high in September, The Star-Nite drive-in theater opened near 1-94. A 1959, up 125.2 percent above the 1947-49 average. A $500,000 Bell Telephone building contract was let. $110,000 telephone dial structure was being built in Banks and savings and loan institutions went to a Valley City by Northwestern Bell. "Today and the days five-day per week schedule. An area religious festival to come are the good days," said Herman Stern in an was held in City Park. Curtailment in the use of city address. He was the oldest businessman in the city. water was requested due to drought. Gov. and Mrs. 1959 was a banner building year in Valley City, with Nelson Rockefeller of New York state visited the city. 144 permits totaling $1,140,000. College students Headquarters Company of the 141 Battalion won the erected a sign publicizing VCSTC. Eisenhower trophy. Valley Paint and Glass, Co. moved Final eighth grade graduation was held in the city. A to its present location, 350 North Central Avenue. Dale junior high school addition for seventh, eighth and Webster bought the sheet metal business (now Web ninth graders was being readied. Elmer (Cappy) ster's Plumbing and Heating) and moved it to its Casperson was elected to the position of county present location. treasurer. Ray Braun joined the Ludvigson Accounting A gasoline price war in the city brought the price to Company. 22.9 cents per gallon, lowest in years.

-120— 1961 1963 A total of 2,251 pupils registered in city schools, up The huge, new North Dakota Winter Show building 171 from 1960. Closing of county courthouse offices on was dedicated. The show was the largest in history. Saturdays was announced. Use of seven-digits to make Two large water towers were erected in the city. The local telephone calls was established. Valley City's first warrants for violation of dog control ordinances curfew was at 10 p.m. Ron Munkeby came to Valley were issued. City to become manager of the Anthony store. Nor­ The Russell-Miller/King Midas flour mill closed. A thwestern Bell Telephone built a new plant on the Ben Franklin Store was established. The city annexed corner of Second Ave. N.E. and Third Street N.E. 80 acres southwest of city limits. Two thousand persons Albert and Nellie Lewellyn took over management of were served at what was billed as the world's largest Memory Gardens which originally began in 1956. turkey barbecue in the Winter Show building. Bill Osmon marked 200 victories in 14 years at VCTC "Teachers" was dropped from the college title as an basketball coach. Anthony's Department Store and a official change was made to Valley City State College. Goodyear Service Store opened in the city. James A new power plant at Mercy Hospital was in operation. Ployhar came home to direct a VCHS concert. Valley F.U. Smith was appointed assistant executive City had honorable mention in a U.S. Chamber of secretary at the NDHSAA, replacing Earl Commerce fire safety contest. Abrahamson, retired. KOVC built on Third Street N.E. Mercy Hospital discontinued its professional nurses Ron Munkeby joined the staff of The Fair Store. Earl training program. Thirty were knighted at a K-P rally Kelly moved the Ben Franklin store to the larger area here. Plans for a new site for the Winter Show were formerly occupied by Drugan's. divulged on the eve of the 1961 show. When 803 enrolled Electric rates in the city were reduced Jan. 1, 1963, to for the fall term at VCSTC, the record for previous minimum of one and one-fourth cents per KWH from terms was broken. Bob Beyer started a bulk cement five cents per KWH. A $152,000 contract was awarded business, Beyer's Cement, Inc., after being associated to up-grade water and pump systems. Elmer Wicks with his father, Henry Beyer, as H.A. Beyer and Son. was named GNDA vice president. Al Foss was N.D. P.B. McKinney took over as manager at J.C. Penney from L.W. LaViolette. Northwestern Bell built their Pharmacist of the Year. new office at 205 N.E. 3rd (present location). A city Housing Authority was organized. Drugan's new Super Valu opened. The co-op creamery an nounced record business. Construction was underway 1962 on a regional home for Sisters of the Presentation, Mary vale. KOVC built on Third Street N.E. L.H. Bruhn was elected city commission president. Largest 4 H club exhibition program was held in the Sheyenne Manor received its first residents. A dog new NDWS building. Dr. Grant Zwick began practicing control ordinance was enacted, with animals to be on dentistry in Valley City. leash within the city. The city's general fund levy exceeded one-half million dollars for the first time. Viking Drive became the new name for 7th St. S.W. 1964 The first series of Sabin oral polio preventive vaccine was given 6,000 persons at a clinic in the city. The sixth Street lighting was extended north of Hanna Field annual Chamber of Commerce Pancake Day attracted where a new school was to be constructed. 1964 1,000 persons. building permits totaled $1,700,000. The city annexed Parallel parking was ordered on Central Ave. Chautauqua Park. Miller Motors, ov/ned by Ray Miller Barnes County Co-op Creamery in the city received Dodge-Chrysler Plymouth dealer, moved to a new awards for excellence in ice cream and butter location on West Main at the west exit from I 94. products. Three city parking lots opened Nov. 1. A survey projected Valley City State College Construction began for a new Fidelity Savings and enrollment at 2,217 by 1972. The city area had a killing Loan building. frost Aug. 13. Work began on a new VCSC athletic field. Jehovah's Witnesses dedicated Kingdom Hall on A new National Guard Armory was authorized and Sixth St. S.W. Fred Fredrickson, representative of the city voters approved a bond issue to finance the city's State Water Commission in Washington, D.C, for 20 share of construction cost. A Granger Hill site was years, was honored when the State Commission met in approved. Lowell Wright purchased Smith Lumber Valley City. Sabina D. Mohr was appointed to the U.S. from Jake Smith. Savings and Loan League. Mid-America Publishing Co. purchased the Times- Signs were placed on approved fall-out shelters in the Record. C. Vandestreek was named publisher. Missile city. Edward Cochrane purchased the Times Record. sites were being completed in the area. A fossil A site was purchased for the new Winter Show estimated to be 80 million years old was found near the building. The Behlen Manufacturing Co., had the low city. A minus 31 degree reading in November made the bid to erect the giant steel building. The VCSTC city the coldest in the U.S. Dr. Kenneth Lorenz started fieldhouse was dedicated. The State Gallery Rifle his practice in dentistry in Valley City. Tournament was held in the city. The State Track Meet was held at Hanna Field. Bob Ingstad, Valley City, was 1965 top individual scorer with fourteen and three-fourths Valley View Housing Development began in the new points. Jefferson School area of the city. VCSC enrollment was Drugan, Noles and Hanson constructed a new up ten percent. Grace Layton Sandness of Valley City grocery store building on Second St. N.E. was North Dakota's Disabled Citizen of the Year. Hamilton Englert was appointed newdistrict judge. DeForest Peterson and Vince Olson became the

—121- owners of the Peterson-Olson Funeral Home, pur­ became a partner in Smith Lumber with his brother, chasing the majority of stock from Hub Peterson. Lowell. Dr. Ken Lorenz and Dr. Grant Zwick combined The National Fish Hatchery was expanded. A record their dental practices. opening day of fishing on Lake Ashtabula and the Sheyenne River was reported. The State Water 1967 Commission provided funds for snagging on the Sheyenne River from the city area to the Red River. Minard McCrea retired after 18 years as superin­ Weather made news in 1965, with a minus 40 degree tendent of city schools. Elmer Wicks received reading early in January. There was flooding on the recognition for over 50 years of service to the Federal Sheyenne and near Ashtabula. A five-inch April Land Bank System and its office in the city. The 164th snowfall contributed to flooding problems. A new Infantry Regiment Association held its 25th an­ men's dormitory and quarters for married students niversary reunion in Valley City. was approved for VCSC. The city airport had commercial service on a Ernest Miedema and Russell Hilborn separated in request-stop basis. Lots west of city limits were an­ business locations. Miedema using the name of Auction nexed. A group of 180 volunteers conducted a religious City and moving the business to a new building on East census in the city. Farmers and Merchants Bank of Main. Dickey received permission to move to the city. After a prolonged court fight, the congregation of City public schools ended the era of district bus First Lutheran Church split with some members and operation, contracting with the Dietrich firm for Pastor Fritjof Monseth forming Grace Free Lutheran transportation of pupils. Lincoln elementary school, Church. constructed after approval of a $335,000 bond issue, The Eagles purchased the Lutheran Home grounds opened in the fall of 1967. for a new club. Repairs were made on the Mill Dam. The $1 million Hub-Mac Shopping Center con­ Law enforcement officers dealt with burglaries, thefts struction got underway after old structures in the area and shoplifting. First Bank built their new building on were removed. The 1,253 students enrolled at VCSC Central Ave. N. was a new record. Eagles celebrated the grand opening of their new Aerie. President Lyndon Johnson 1966 appointed Gordon Gray as chairman of the Souris-Red Rainy Basin Planning Commission. Miss Sabine D. Attempts were made to secure an official weather Mohr retired after many years as president of Fidelity station for the Valley City community. A March Savings and Loan. She was replaced by Einar Loven as blizzard may have been the worst in history, with the president. The T-R noted that the war in Vietman and three-day storm dropping 25 inches of snow. The North protests against the war were the top national news Dakota Winter Show had to be postponed for one week, stories of 1967. Grotberg Electric Company was in­ and had a successful run after the delay, with ex­ corporated by Perry Grotberg. panded rodeo performances. George Gaukler began Walt Stine purchased the Bison Freight Line building Valley Realty. on West Main moving his Fleet Wholesale business Land O' Lakes continued its success in turkey there. marketing. A Valley City Airport Authority was created. The city's Community Concert Association 1968 was organized. The National Guard observed the 25th anniversary of departure for WWII duty. The Times-Record went to offset printing. Its fleet of Mrs. Anna Swanson, 105 years of age, received the linotypes was silent after 50 years of service. First first Medicare card issued in North Dakota. Grounds in edition on the new press was dated Feb. 19, 1968. The the new Hi-Line Park were leveled. Tours were Tri W-G Corporation was organized in the city and sponsored at Maryvale, regional Mother House for began the manufacture of physical therapy equipment. Sisters of the Presentation. R. Lee Meurett was appointed administrator of Mercy Ritchie School No. 1, a city landmark, was razed. A Hospital. boxing card was promoted at Stern Arena where Andy A Gibsons store was established in the city. Twenty- Heilman, formerly of Fargo, stopped Chicago's nine Bell Telephone workers in the city joined in an 18- Tommy Caldwell. Earl Abrahamson, retired executive day nationwide strike. It was the first strike in 21 years secretary of the NDHSAA, was recognized for out­ against the company. standing work in school athletics. He was succeeded by City voters turned down a proposal for a bond issue F.U. Smith. The city joined the rest of the county in to build a new library. Growth of the city north of approving a special education mill levy. Jefferson School was emphasized in a T-R Building and Free parking on city lots was inaugurated. A special Buyers edition. census set city population at 8,104, including VCSC Cass County Electric placed 200 miles of line un­ students. The Corps of Engineers rejected the city's derground. The co-op built a substation at Tower City. request for flood protection aid. William Paulson was Engineers recommended a water filtration plant for elected to the N.D. Supreme Court. Construction began the city. An addition was constructed to the VCSC on a new Epworth Methodist Church. Student Center. Another unit was added to the T-R's K.B. Cummings was named president of Nor­ offset press. City commission members viewed a thwestern Bank replacing Russell Hougen. George demonstration of use of voting machines. Dr. P.T. Gaukler formed Valley Realty to develop and sell real Vangerud arrived to join the staff of Valley City Clinic. estate. The Ken Coglan's moved their furniture store to the corner of Central and Fourth Street N.E. Don Wright

-122- Alexander C. Macdonald, M.D. fer ' 1919-1966 DAHL'S Neil A. Macdonald, M.D. 1950- Physician and Surgeon

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1906 L.A.Wood 1938 Erie Foucks 1962 Russell Hougen 1907 E.A. Pray 1939 E.G. Larson 1963 Roland Holiday 1908 C.F. Mudgett 1940 H.L. Holt 1964 BenTorguson ' 1909 A.P. Paulson 1941 Erie Foucks 1965 Perry Grotberg 1910 H. Winterer 1942 J.B. Yepsen 1966 Joe Noles 1911 Frank White 1943 Willard Carlson 1967 Dick Lanz 1912 Frank White 1944 Kenneth Coghlan 1968 Vincent Olson ^wr-^ 1913 Frank White 1945 I.H. Anderson 1969 Monroe Perry 1914 C.K.Otto 1946 Lawrence Meldahl 1970 Monroe Perry 1915 A.P. Peake 1947 Lawrence Meldahl 1971 Cal Foss 1916-23 No Records 1948 Jake Smith 1972 Earl Kelly 1924 E.H.Hilborn 1949 George Fogarty 1973 Darold Johnson 1925 Walter West 1950 George Fogarty 1974 Robert Barton 1926 M.P. Krogh 1951 Howard Brier 1975 Einar Loven 1927 M.P. Krogh 1952 Orville Barber 1976 Einar Loven 1928 P.R. Trubshaw 1953 John Carlisle 1977 Dave Nelson 1929 E.E. DeCosse 1954 Alden Foss 1978 Herman Meyer 1930 E.E. DeCosse 1955 Alden Foss 1979 Mike Coffey 1931 Jay Bliss 1956 Robert Hendrickson 1980 Dale Olson 1932 John D. Gray 1957 Alton W. Hill 1981 Jim Knutson 1933 Mr. Jeffery 1958 Frank Luessen 1982 Dick Plum 1934 A.C. Thorkelson 1959 Oscar Bergman Jr. 1983-84 Jim Winter 1935 A.C. Thorkelson 1960 Roy Bryngelson (President Elect) 1936 J.J. Schmitz 1961 Dr. Roy Ottinger 1937 J.J. Schmitz Dwaine Gray, Executive Vice President Vicki Groth, Office Mana ger Relocated to 205 2nd St. NE in September, 1982 MAKING A GREAT CITY GREATER...

-123- Breaking of the ground for the Valley City Clinic — left to right: Morris Wick, Dr. Clifford Klein, Dr. Clayton Jensen, Dean Lenaburg, Dr. Gunnar Christianson, LeeMeuret, hospital administrator; Rollie Gessner, Dr. Milton Berg, Dr. Paul Vangerud, Dr. John Goven.

1969 L. Lokken, and Vangstad Auditorium for Lena and Thilda Vangstad. Flooding of the Sheyenne during the spring snow- Mercy Hospital announced plans for an addition and melt season was voted the "big" news story of 1969. remodeling to cost $2 million. C.C. Finkenhagen The river crested at 17.30 feet. A new city hall and fire marked 60 years as a pharmacist. Mercy Hospital station were authorized. MDU said Valley City was the School of Nursing's 30 classes had a reunion, 385 east terminus of a $10 million pipeline addition. Jerry graduates registered. Dr. Muriel Wicks and Eugene Zinck became president of Farmers and Merchants Huckle were delegates to the State Constitutional Bank. Convention. A feasibility study on efficiency of a city-county law The new Valley City Clinic opened. SuperAmerica's enforcement building began. The Farmers and Mer­ first North Dakota store opened in the city with Dean chants Bank opened in the city. Becker as operator. A.C. Malin, Valley City, county City voters approved a $189,000 bond issue for a new superintendent of schools since 1959, resigned. Harold fire hall and authorized moving of city offices to a Lewis, longtime area teacher, was appointed to the centralized location. City Jaycees sponsored their first office. Open Snow Derby. Walt Bauer became president of Population of Valley City in 1970 was 7,843. Barnes First National Bank. County had 14,669 residents. Charles Schelkoph was Dr. Cam Gillund, VCSC vice president, was named given the Silver Beaver Award for 18 years in Scouting. president of Dickinson State College. His successor The Rudolf Hotel was sold to Vincent Zacharias. An 18- here was Dr. Cy Kruse. Robert Eastburn was ap­ apartment complex was built in northeast Valley City. pointed District Juvenile Commissioner. Marlyn A parking plan for employers and employees in city Nordquist bought the Pegg Garage. Later in the year, businesses was formulated. A map showing approved Wade McCurley purchased the dealership from parking spaces was published in the T-R. Larry Nordquist. Iverson, Valley City, Barnes County extension agent, was given the National Leadership Award by N.D. 1970 Gov. William Guy. Iverson served as national president of county agricultural agents. Plans for a new medical center by Valley City Clinic Dr. Howard Rose was appointed to succeed Dr. R.L. near Mercy Hospital were being considered. A large Lokken as VCSC president. The new swimming pool in parking lot was to be included. A three-fourths of one the VCSC Student Union was put into use. Herman mill tax for mental health attention was approved. Stern was chosen as North Dakota's "small Plans were completed for an addition to VCHS and a businessman" of the year. Mrs. Helen Tracy retired tax levy to finance the construction was approved in a after 38 years as the city librarian. June election. Dr. Warren Jensen joined the Valley Al Foss doubled the space of Foss Drug with an City Clinic after having his private practice for several expansion program and complete remodeling. years. Bill McCurley was named head of McCurley Chevrolet-Buick after the death of his father, Wade Montana-Dakota Utilities brought natural gas to McCurley. Valley City. Bill McCurley took over the McCurley Chevrolet-Buick dealership after the death of his Herman Stern received the first Greater North father, Wade. Dakotan award from GNDA. At the VCSC Homecoming, the athletic field was named for Roscoe

-124- Valley City Clinic added Dr. Maletira Macchaya to 1971 their staff. Grady Porter, first student in the U.S. to secure a The first annual V-500 banquet was sponsored. federally-insured student loan, received his degree Valley City's Jaycee club was voted the top Jaycee from VCSC. Gov. William Guy and H.L. Thorndahl, organization in the state in 1972. All Saints Episcopal, president of the Bank of North Dakota, took part in the Valley City's first church, marked its 90th an­ ceremony. Farmotors built on the south side of East niversary. Ground was broken for Skyline Villa, Main. apartments for elderly people. Hill-Burton funds were allocated to Mercy Hospital VCSC projected enrollment above 1,100 for the fall and Sheyenne Home projects. Myron Glandt, Valley quarter. Construction began on a water filtration plant. City, piloted an airplane he had constructed. Meals on Wheels was inaugurated by Valley City Cares. The city's Municipal Utilities completed 75 Open house was held in the new city hall. The new years of service. The city department hosted a State armory on Granger Hill was dedicated during the Firemen's School for a second consecutive year. The Winter Show, with Sen. Milton R. Young giving the water treatment plant was built. address. Mrs. Nicolai (Anna) Swanson died at age 110, the oldest resident in the state. Walt Watne retired as city Municipal Utilities superintendent after 43 years 1973 of city service. Ray Colville bought Sheppard's Fur­ niture Store. The last dorm (Snoeyenbos) was built at Creation of an area Weather Modification Authority VCSC. after petitioning by residents was picked as the Times- Record's top story of 1973. Over $29,000 was raised to 1972 finance cloud seeding. Drought had resulted in ASCS designation of the locality as a Disaster Area. Arkota Voting in 1972 elections had additional interest with Manufacturing began operations in Valley City. The decisions on the Law Enforcement Center in the city Science Building at Valley City State College was and the new State Constitution. Both issues failed to be dedicated and named after former science department approved. A new Highway Department District Office head, L.D. "Dusty" Rhoades. The State Highway was constructed. Completed was a VCSC science Department built in their present location. building. Remodeling of Sheyenne Memorial Nursing Skyline Villa, a 40-apartment dwelling, hosted 800 Home was underway. Stores in the 300 block of North persons at an open house. VCSC's V-500 Foundation Central Avenue were remodeled and canopied, later enrolled its 75th member. Tri W-G, Manufacturing, a they became part of Valley Plaza. A Gibson's store was hospital bed manufacturing Company directed by built on West Main. Oliver's Chapel was remodeled. president A. John Weber, moved to larger new quar­ Enterprise Sales moved to East Main Street. Ray ters. Herman Stern was honored for more than 50 Braun was made a partner in the Ludvigson Ac­ years activity in Scout programs. City firemen counting firm with R. (Bud) Ludvigson, owner. The restored a 1917 Seagrave fire truck. Herman Meyer,

Mayor Ty Peterson lighting a symbolical flame when MDU brought natural gas to the city.

—125— New Hampton, Iowa, purchased the Gambles Store. snowstorm. The commission officially set 1983 for celebration of Steam heating in the city ended after 56 years. Expo the city's Centennial. Second Crossing of the Sheyenne '75 attracted 1,700 Scouts to the city. The 1910 building was the name chosen for the Regional Art Gallery at which had housed city hall was demolished. Operation VCSC. The municipal swimming pool completed 25 Identification, a means of engraving codes on personal years of operation. property, was offered by city police. The State Highway Department began construction A new 1-94 interchange for east Valley City was of a new district building on 1-94. Barnes County authorized. A VCSC International Dinner was purchased the former state building for a county shop. dedicated to women of the world. Weather Harold Ertelt became manager of Straus Company in Modification, Inc., Bowman, bid $166,723 for 1975 Valley City. NoDak WM projects. Electric heating was installed in the city auditorium and downtown armory. The Beyer 1974 Company constructed what was believed to be the largest cement storage structure in eastern North A bond issue for school building repair and furnace Dakota. President of the firm was Robert Beyer. installation was approved. JoDee Macdonald was elected Girls' State governor. Herman Stern was Casey Stoudt bought JOE Ford Agency from Harold honored for 65 years in the Masonic Lodge and given Schultz and Elmer Boness and moved it to a new the Silver Buffalo for Boy Scout leadership. A 38- building on West Main Street. Cal Foss purchased the apartment complex was ready in Root's Addition. J.C. Penney building and began a remodeling and expansion program. Water treatment operations began at the new plant. L.T. Sproul and Roy Ployhar were recognized for Construction was underway on Multifoods sub- completing 50 years in practice of law. Thomas terminal and the Peavey terminal and Farm Center. Kleppe, VCSC graduate, was nominated by President The two plants were built in a development center Gerald Ford as U.S. Interior Secretary. Jake Dosch organized by Joe Noles and Cal Foss on trackage west succeeded retiring J.C. Penney manager, P.B. of the city. McKinney on April 1. Joe Noles aquired sole ownership The Country Club and K-P Lodge established a new of J & L Super Valu. clubhouse near the golf course. Eagles authorized a club addition. The county jail in the city was remodeled. A new addition was completed at the Eagles. The Jewel Box building was remodeled, making it into a small mini-mall type store. 1976 Mercy Hospital completed its multi-million dollar The U.S. Bicentennial was officially celebrated July modernization project. Metropolitan Savings and Loan 4, 1976, with presentation of a program at the court­ built an office and Metro Club in the city. Work was house courtyard. A Bicentennial Ball was held in underway on a new police headquarters and Com­ February at the Eagles, with Ivah Miller, 93, as munity Center. The Times-Record building was Bicentennial Queen. The Centennial of Barnes County remodeled. was marked by publication of a historical book. Dr. Ted DeVries was appointed VCSC president. A Donna Grotberg was Miss North Dakota and placed city utility 9,300 kilowatt transformer was loaned for in the top ten among Miss America contestants. Gwen one year to a city in California. O.B. DeLaBarre was Schelkoph was elected Girls' State governor. Dr. honored upon retirement as manager of Woolworth's Samuel Rankin of VCSC was chairman of the Barnes for 31 years. A "streaker" made news in appearances County Senior Citizens Council. Northland Cellulose during the chilly month of March. Metropolitan Federal Savings and Loan opened a Valley City factory operated in the Industrial Park. Arnie Leno branch. and Merle Johnson bought Colville's Furniture Store, changing the name to A & M Interiors. Leonard NDWS won the Red River Valley Historical Society's Sherman, of Sherman Clothiers, retired and remained "Excellence in the Valley" award. A recount here in president of the corporation. His sons, Pete and Don, the U.S. Senate race resulted in a three-vote gain for are vice president and secretary/treasurer, respec­ William Guy, but Senator Milton Young maintained his tively. slim statewide lead. Sen. Young gave the principal address when the new water treatment plant was Roger Mergenthal was named director of the area dedicated Sept. 22,1974. Vocational Education Center. The city commission accepted an ordinance permitting zoning within one Calvin Foss purchased and remodeled the former mile of city limits. Thomas Kleppe, U.S. Secretary of Henry building, now the Jewel Box jewelry store. The the Interior, received an honorary degree from VCSC. Eagles Aerie doubled the size of their building in a He gave the college commencement address. The major expansion move. Straus Company was in temporary quarters while a mall was being constructed on their Central Avenue 1975 site. The Elks 1110 underwent a remodeling job. Valley Meat Supply was organized and its building built. Portions of the area received national attention when Charles Hill, former cities service oil dealer, pur 18 inches of snow fell in March. During the summer, chased the Standard Oil Agency from Earl Richter. torrential rains were recorded in the Litchville and Richter had purchased it from Kaseruski superseded Kathryn communities. A county Airport Authority took by Monroe Perry and Alex Steidl. Dr. Robert over responsibility from a city Authority. The city fire McKibben began practicing as a dentist in Valley City. department offered building "wash jobs" after a dirt- Drought brought concern over Lake Ashtabula water

-126— draw-down. Appearance of the courthouse was A 100-year-old breaking plow was given by Rex Beck, enhanced by sand blasting. A block grant to upgrade Buffalo, for display in Pioneer Park. Fire blight substandard housing was approved for the city. The damaged ornamental trees in the city. Richard Plum, city and county shared costs of a new vehicle for the Spirit Lake, Iowa, was named editor and assistant fire department's rescue squad. Marv Bloom suc­ publisher of the Times Record. The newspaper added ceeded Lee Meurett as administrator at Mercy electronic equipment in the newsroom. Hospital in December. Recordings of songs by Lynn Iverson, Valley City, were offered. A new Hanna Field bleacher complex was constructed. A city-county health department was 1977 established. Erma Overby was director. A $1 million dollar paving project was completed. The city sold $1.4 Weather modification was discontinued by million improvement bonds for an interest rate of 5.29 petitioning of land owners. Copious amounts of rain percent. Farmers and Merchants Bank moved to their and snow were received during the year. A city-wide newly-built building at 240 Third St. N.W. An addition paving program was completed. On the 30th an­ was put on and some remodeling was done at KOVC. niversary of Baldhill Dam completion there were proposals to raise height of the dam. A record amount The Valley City Clinic established a branch at of electricity was furnished to patrons during a LaMoure. An emergency operations center was in­ January storm. Wick Construction moved to West stalled in the courthouse, with the city contributing a Main location. PCA built on West Main. Grotberg share of the costs of remodeling the entire lower floor. Electric enlarged their plant on West Main. The Valley Township was organized in an area contiguous business was begun by Perry Grotberg in 1953. George to the city. Ken Coghlan opened Old Main Mercantile at Fogarty sold his hardware store to employees, Don 348 East Main Street. A remodeling job was done at Nelson, Larry Lindemann and Gene Kish. Dr. Ross KOVC. Kringlie joined the Valley City Clinic staff. Judy Klein The Winter Show opened competition to exhibitors opened Judy's Travel Agency. Lee Perkins purchased from outside North Dakota. A 140 by 200 foot addition to the Oldsmobile-Cadillac agency from Odine the Winter Show building was constructed. City retail Christianson. sales increased $4 million over 1977. Votomatic The new I 94 interchange was dedicated. Dr. Max machines were used for the first time in the 1978 city Moore retired after 55 years and Dr. Cecil Ireland after election. Mercy Hospital marked 50 years of com­ 41 years as dentists. Dr. Richard Halverson was given munity service. a Distinguished Service Award by VCSC. The city and county joined to purchase voting machines. The Peavey Company sponsored a gala grand opening at their new Farm Center. Farmers and 1979 Merchants Bank constructed a new headquarters. An City-county ambulance service was established Jan. addition was built for Fidelity Savings and Loan. 1. A travelcade sponsored by the American Agriculture Dean Pedersen was selected as North Dakota's Movement halted tractors in the city en route to outstanding Vietnam veteran. Herman Stern was Washington, D.C. Dr. Earl Butz, former Secretary of honored at a Minneapolis convention for being in the Agriculture, spoke at a V 500 banquet in the city. men's wear business for 75 years. Orville Barber Arkota Manufacturing Co. purchased a dimension marked a half-century in merchandising. • Woodstock plan in Oregon. The city library building was placed on the National Over 98 percent of VCSC graduates in 1977 were Register of Historic Places. The Airport Authority placed in jobs. Mrs. Harold Kiefert was asked to send purchased 11 acres of land to permit extending run­ art work to the White House for presentation as North ways. Dr. Paul Vangerud received the Silver Beaver Dakota gifts to visitors. Police officers discovered and Award for service to Scouting. confiscated 350 pounds of marijuana. Lee Perkins The Sheyenne River overflowed as snow melted purchased the Olds-Cadillac dealership from Odine rapidly. There was extensive diking in the city and Christianson. Carl Myhre transferred his ownership some residents had to move away from homes for a papers of Myhre Jewelry to his daughter, Phyllis. time. The river crested at 18.88 feet April 26. Damage David Wright became a third partner in Smith Lum­ from the flood here was estimated at between $2 and $3 ber. million dollars. Dikes built to 21 feet were left in place The Nelki Corporation, owners of Ace Hardware, in sections of the city. "Worst ever flood," said former formed in 1977 to purchase the store from George mayor, Lou Bruhn. Fogarty. Dorothy and Don Nelson, Larry and Karen Lindemann and Phyllis and Raymond (Gene) Kish are Leon Plantz purchased the Bossert Jewelry after the members of the corporation. death of Adolph Bossert. The firm shared the premises with Steve Hoss, owner of Sheyenne Publishing Co., successors to Brown Lithographing. Bob King, VCHS athletic director and football coach, 1978 joined NDHSAA as assistant secretary. Harold Utecht Art Goffe was honored as driver's education teacher was the first city resident to be elected state com­ of the year in North Dakota. Cable television was mander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Bob Barrow, inaugurated Nov. 25 by Shephard's Cable Services. Municipal Utilities chief, was honored for outstanding Valley City clubs had contributed over $114,000 in service by the N.D. Association of Municipal Power gambling revenues to charitable organizations. The Systems. An Optimists Club was chartered in the city. 75th anniversary of city library service was noted. A total of 190,000 acres in Barnes County were

—127- planted in sunflowers. Excellent crops of grain and had a role in Gov.. Allen Olson's inauguration. Chuck flowers were produced in spite of a late season. Scherr was with the Peace Corps in Africa. Rep. Mark Andrews gave the VCSC commencement A Community Betterment Committee was formed. address. N.D. Adj. Gen. Emerson Murray spoke at The Rev. Cecil Miller was chairman. City residents Memorial Day observances. The V-500 Foundation took part in the grand opening of the North Dakota added 112 members during the year. Heritage Center in Bismarck. Company employees City fraternal organizations donated $304,000 to became owners of the Pamida store. Russell Barr charity and community projects. The VCHS band won completed 54 years of service with the street depart top honors at the UND Potato Bowl program. ment. Mercy Hospital began use of nuclear medical Clinton Tompt, Oakes, was appointed postmaster. A equipment. Herman Stern marked his 92nd birthday joint city-county library board was organized. The city anniversary with an open house in Straus Mall. commission honored distance runner Arnie Falk of Bill Jansen of VCHS was named "National Coach of VCSC. Valley Troubadors were in Norway to present a the Year." The Times-Record celebrated its Cen­ series of concerts. Carole Flatau described herself as a tennial with an open house and included a Centennial civilian ambassador while on a tour of China. edition with the annual city progress report. Herman Irv Koslofsky resigned as NDWS manager, suc­ Stern died at the age of 92. cessor was Ralph Metcalf. A mini-park was developed at the "Little Dam" as a betterment project. The 1980 Times-Record's progress edition had 500 photos and 100 records of events. A $396,000 HUD residential Three city Democrats, Perry Grotberg, Earl upgrading grantwas received. Pomeroy and Dean Horgan, ousted the incumbent The N.D. Supreme Court reversed a district court Republican senator and representatives in the decision that the county could withdraw from Garrison legislative election. The 24th District was the only one Diversion's district. VCSC gave a Distinguished in North Dakota to go against the Reagan tide. VCHS Alumni Award to William Paulson, supreme court musicians were chosen as the North Dakota Gover­ justice. Dick Dietrich constructed a power glider. The nor's Band. The city's population was 7,864, down two Community Theatre group presented "Oklahoma." percent from 1970. Mayor Hoss was given the Governor's Leadership The airport near the city was enlarged and award in the Betterment contest. Annexation modernized at a cost of $500,000. K.B. Cummings was procedures began as a prelude to West Main Street elected GNDA chairman. Judge Hamilton Englert improvements in 1983. Mercy Hospital launched a retired, John T. Paulson was elected as his successor. HealthQuest program. An ordinance to control impact Bruce Anderson, city superintendent of schools, was of noise was adopted. named NDHSAA executive secretary. F.U. Smith Ken Raveling resigned as fire chief after 30 years of retired from the position. Bob Lentz was named as co- duty. George Schlittenhardt was appointed as his superintendent of Valley City Schools. successor. George Gaukler was elected state Municipal Utilities initiated a Load Management Democrat chairman. The USAF Band performed in the program. As part of city beautification, trees were city. A Centennial logo by Jan Hansen was chosen for planted along Central Ave. and Main St. The VCHS 1983 use. Funds were raised for an all-weather track at band performed at Fiesta Bowl activities in Phoenix, Hanna Field. Les Jackson received the N.D. Ariz. The city sold $405,000 in Improvement,Bonds at Dairymen's Milky Way award. an interest rate of slightly over seven percent. Ernest The State Board of Higher Education voted not to Miedema and Dennis Thompson purchased McCurley renew the contract of VCSC president, Ted DeVries. Chevrolet Buick. Dwayne Gray was selected as Valley Art Dafoe retired from VCSC. He was awarded City Area Chamber of Commerce executive. Dr. J.B. Associate Professor Emeritus in July 1982. Dr. Ron Buhr was added to the staff at Valley City Clinic. Dr. Wiisanen joined the Valley City Clinic. Ted Hagen came to Valley City and opened a dental office where Dr. Murial Wicks formerly practiced. Technical hearings on the proposed MANDAN 1982 powerline were held in the city. Epworth Methodist Earl Pomeroy was selected as an Outstanding Young Church marked its Centennial. The Blue Lodge of the North Dakotan by the state Jaycees. Rose Sund, Masonic Order here observed 100 years of service. Roy Bottineau, purchased the Straus Mall, and gave the Ployhar attained Life Fellow rank in the Kiwanis club. building the title, Rose Mall. Book delivery to residents Farmers Market sales began in the city. Brownell outside the city by the public library was implemented. Cole retired as city postmaster. Herman Stern VCHS won the North Star basketball title. scholarships at VCSC were established. Mrs. DeForest VCSC Athletic Director Bill Osmon set retirement Peterson was named N.D. library trustee of the year. for Dec. 31, 1982. Orville Barber and Roy Sheppard Dave Dawson became T-R editor. Dick Plum was became Rotary Foundation Paul Harris Fellows. named general manager and associate publisher with Charles B. House Jr., Mt. Pleasant, Mich., was chosen C. Vandestreek continuing as publisher. Hamilton as the tenth president of VCSC. "The Theatre," a new Englert retired as District Judge after serving for 17 movie house, opened in the city, replacing the closed years. Jack Paulson was elected new District Judge. Omwick Theatre. Community casts presented musicals in City Park. 1981 Milton Kane was elected N.D. American Legion January, 1981, was the warmest since 1964, with an commander. The Valley Troubadors hosted visiting average temperature of 15 degrees. The VCHS band singers from Norway. Bill Hill was elected commander

-128- of the N.D. AMVETS. A Coolwater Testing Center was who retired at the end of the year, was honored for 31 completed at the Federal Fish Hatchery. Wade Ket- consecutive years as clerk of court. terling was a Merit Scholar. The Winter Show honored Irvin Koslofsky, who Roy Ployhar retired after 56 years of law practice. A announced his plans to retire, for long service as new bridge was under construction over the Sheyenne director and secretary/manager. Dr. Roger Ludwig River on Sixth St. City population in 2002 would be joined the Valley City Clinic. Approval for a new bridge 8,825, it was projected after a study. Plans were an­ to be built over the Sheyenne River was made. The nounced for remodeling of Rudolf Hotel. Fidelity bridge, near Mercy Hospital, was completed in Savings and Loan merged with Midwest Federal. November. Gary Tharaldson purchased the Super 8 Einar Loven resigned as president and Kenneth Motel from Joe Goeller. Jean Hansen purchased DeKrey was selected for that post. Dale Olson was Dollinger's Barber Shop. elected city commission president. The South Forty Saloon was opened by Steve The Times-Record was information provider for Crawford. Dalton Petersen purchased SuperAmerica First Bank's computer test in the community. St. from Dean and Gloria Becker. Tom and Susie Kjelland Catherine's Catholic Church and Our Savior's were named managers. Manager, Jake Dosch, an­ Lutheran marked Centennials. Richard Dietrich went nounced his retirement from J.C. Penney. Charles toChina with Gov. Allen Olson's trade mission group. Stoflet retired as Elks secretary after years of long Erik John Eggert was the first baby born in the new service. Roger Weisenburger resigned as city judge. year. Parents are Kerry and Janae Eggert. Barnes Dennis Bestge arrived as new J.C. Penney manager. County natives, Jack Grotberg and Dr. Wally Eggert, Al Cruchet joined the Farmers Union Insurance were members of the Illinois General Assembly. Company. Mavis Dilts was honored for 25 years with Justice W.L. Paulson retired as a director of Nor­ Northwestern Bell. Brad Wenaas was appointed thwestern Bank. Don Flatau was honored for 30 years manager of Fargo Mills. of service to the Federal Land Bank system. Marlyn Julie and Shirley Goeller and Terry Enervold pur­ Legler, Mickey Kvien and Ken Faust were designated chased the Shy-Soo Nursery from Blair Emery. Irv "Firemen of the Year" for heroic acts. Barnes County Riedman retired after 50 years in law enforcement. sheriff, Rosann Boschee said she would not seek re­ Margaret Halvorson, a local golfer for 61 years, was election. Ray Eggermont was cited as an outstanding given recognition by the Valley City Town and Country reserve deputy sheriff. Public Service Commissioner Club. Helene Johnson went to Africa on mission ser­ Leo Reinbold, elected in 1980, decided not to seek GOP vice. Mr. and Mrs. David Gusaas left for duty with the congressional nomination. Peace Corps in Kenya, Africa. Dr. James and Sharon Buhr went to Liberia as Del Pinke joined Trapp Insurance. First Bank medical missionaries. Rudolf Hotel renovation into employees honored President Walter Bauer for 25 apartments was begun by George Gaukler. Sen. Perry years with the organization. Styles by Paula, owned by Grotberg and Reps. Earl Pomeroy and Dean Horgan Paula Aarseth, was opened in the Hub-Mac Shopping were re-elected. Rhiny Weber made a successful Center. Fred P. Martin retired after 37 years with comeback in the race for the sheriff's office. Archie Northwestern Bell. Byron Berge assisted in con­ Moore, VCSC professor, was named to an advisory struction of furniture for a translation center built in committee for Fort Ransom State Park. Tom Yaeger Colombia, South America. retired as vice president of Farmers and Merchants Earling Nelson, park superintendent, was Bank. Bob Kohler, Hi-Liner girls basketball coach, was recognized for outstanding service to youth. Nora selected "Coach of the Year." Dafoe, school counseler, received the Glenn Dolan R.B. Ludvigson retired from his accounting practice Outstanding Achievement Award. John Windish was selling the business to his partner, Ray Braun. Elmer named North Dakota Road Superintendent of the Year. (Cappy) Casperson chose not to run in the 1982 elec­ Twins Jack and Bill Heckman observed their 86th tion, closing out a career of 24 years as county birthday anniversaries. Marshall Midthum retired treasurer. Arthur Dafoe retired from the faculty of the after 31 years with Northwestern Bell. Elsie Lossau, VCSC science department.

The hospital bridge, which was completed and dedicated in early November, 1982, provides this scenic site as the lights illuminate the bridge and the frozen waters of the Sheyenne River.

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Ground breaking in 1960 for the Northwestern National Bank building replacing the former depot.

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1924-1925-Chas. R. Hokanson MAYORS OF VALLEY CITY 1926-1927-Wm. J. Davis C.A. Benson, 1883- 1928-1941 -James Kelly J.S. Weiser, 1884-1885 1942-1966- H.C. Stenshoel A.H.Gray, 1886-1887 1967-1970 - Vern Messner C.A. Benson, 1888- 1971-Present- Jack Ladbury A.H.Gray, 1889- John Holmes, 1890-1893 J. Jeff Dobbin, 1894-1897 John Russell, 1898-1899 CITY COMMISSIONERS W.H. McPherson, 1900-1901 1883 S.B. Coe Darby O'Malley, 1902-1903 1883 SethW. Lincoln W.J. Westergard, 1904-1905 1883 O.P Enerson L.A.Wood, 1906-1907 1883 E.A .Sager LeeCowell, 19081909 1883 H.S. Hourn L.S. Platou, 1910-1915 1883-1884, 1887-1890 - Michael Tracy I.J. Moe, 1916-1919 1883-1884- P.O. King A.G. Bonhus, 1920-1923 1883, 1886 - J.S. Weiser W.H. Pray, 1924-1925 1884 J.J. Connelly W.W. Smith, 1926-1927 1884 W.R . Williams N.J. Hesch, 1927- 1884 C.E. Blackwell Fred J. Fredrickson, 1928-1943 1884, 1887 • A.W. Carlson Curtis Olson, 1944-1949 1884-1885- A.Sternberg Frank Luessen, 1950 1885 Pau 1 Guyon Omund Jacobson, 1950-1953 1885 Hjalmer L. Holt, 1954-1960 J.S. Clearer 1885 C.A. Ellisen Arnold Sandness, 1961 1885 C.E, Sayles L.H. Bruhn, 1962-1970 1885-1886- A.C. Kasberg Ty Peterson, 1971-1973 1885, 1901, 1912-1913- Darby O'Malley ErnestMiedema, 1974-1977 1886 A.M . Carlson Steve Hoss, 1978-1981 1886 T.N . Ritchie Dale Olson, 1982- 1886 J. Jeff Dobbin 1886 C.S. Walker POLICE CHIEFS 1886-1887- Herbert Root 1887 JensJenson 1883- E.W. Wylie 1887 John Russell 1883- T.O. O'Malley 1887-1888- C.E. Heidel 1884-Oscar Olson 1888 A.H . Gray 1884-1887-C.L. Wylie 1888-1889- OleS. Lea 1887- E.W. Wylie 1888-1892- E.K. Myhre 1887- P.R. Burt 1888-1893- PhilipGirard 1888-1907- Robert Burt 1889-1890- F.W. Heidel 1908-1923- E.H. Swanson 1889-1890- J.W. Vidal

-131- J First fire truck, a Seagrave, restored by members of the Valley City Fire Department. Pic- tured are Floyd Brudevold and Irv Hagen. 1890- J.J. Connolly 1908-1910- E.E. Critchfield 1928-1936- C.L. Peterson 1890-1891 - A.C. Kasberg 1908-1911 H.N.Walker 1928-1937 O. Simenson 1891-1892 - Anton Amundson 1908-1912, 1920-1922- M.P. Krogh 1928-1937- P.H Benson 1891-1892-Geo. A. Fridd 1908-1913-Oliver Mackey 1929-1930- H.A. Olsberg 1891-1895- J.J. Barclay 1909- D.S. Ritchie 1929-1930- JohnW. Blume 1892-1893 Walter Gorman 1909- John Laird 1931-1937 - Ben Northridge 1893- R.H. Bailey 1910- Wm. McPherson 1933-1943- Carl H. Bonde 1893-1896- Wm. Reid 1910-1911 - A.I.Anderson 1934- B.R. Pfusch 1893-1896- C.K. Bassett 1911-1912- W.J. Curren 1935-1940-Wm.S. Story 1894- E.H. Briggs 1911-1912- Frank White 1938-1943- Curtis Olson 1894-1897 - A. Cummings 1911, 1913 1914- John Hoiland 1938 1943- D.G. Wallin 1894-1900-M.E. Mason 1912-1913,1926-1927- J.H.S. Thomsen 19381944- H.A. Davidson 18951897- H.C. Stenshoel 1912-1917 D.W. Clark 1941-1949 - Frank Luessen 1896-1898- C.W. Getchell 1913- J.F. Bailey 1944-1945- L.T. Halvorson 1897-1898 - Geo. M. Young 1913 1916,1926-1945 - John A. Skretting 1944 1949- C.B. Bakke 1897-1900- John Skretting 1913-1918- Sim Mason 1944-1949- Clarence Bettin 1898-1899- W.W. Smith 1914-1915- Lee Combs 1945-1949 A.C. Sorenson 1898-1899-C.J. Codding 1914-1917- J.J. Engen 1946-1949 H.J. Peterson 1898-1899,1901-1904, 1914-1917, 1920-1923- H.N. Walker 1946-1949- J.P. Yepsen 1907-1914 C.J. Lee 1915-1916- C.F. Bublitz 1947-1949 - Magne Mickelson 1899-1900 Robert Anderson 1915-1919- L.G. Moultrie 1950-1953- Kenneth Coghlan 1900-1901 - A. Pfusch 1916-1919-O.H. Aldahl 1950-1957 Al Larvick 1900-1901 -O.N. Rushfelt 1917-1924- H.A. Olsberg 19501958- Sam Hill 1900-1903- F.P.Wilson 1918-1919- N.A.Johnson 1950-1958-Olaf B. Bakke 1901 Willis C. Helm 1918-1919- Frank Beal 1954-1958,1962 1967 - C. Fredrickson 1902-Wm. Reid 1918-1919 R.C.McGee 1957 1961 - L.H. Bruhn 1902- A.P. Peake 1918-1920-C.C. Chaffee 1958-1961,19651968 -0. Jacobson 1902- J.J. Aldahl 1919-1920 A.B. Cox 1960-1965 - Thos. Aukland 1902-1903- P.G. Davidson 1919-1921 - J.H.S. Thomsen 1960-1965 Clarence Hirsch 1902-1903- Wm. McKinney 1920-1921, 1923 1927, 1938 1949 - NJ. Hesch 1962-1970 Ty Peterson 1902-1903 Walter Coop 1920-1925- Emil Feldmann 1964-1968 A.R. Kernkamp 1903-1904- F.P. Schultze 1921-1924, 1927 - Henry E. Nelson 1966-1970- Roy Gentry 1903-1904- John Enerson 1923- Edward Romfo 1968-1971 Marlin Oberg 19031908-A.P. Paulson 1923- Burl Carr 19681971, 1974 1977-Merrill H. Strandberg 1904- H.A. Myhre 1923-1924 Peter Hanson 1969- D. Rollie 1904- Lunn A. Wood 1924-1925- I.H. Nelson 1970-1973- Earl Kruschwitz 1904-1906 -Tollef Olson 1924-1926- L.W. Whitson 1970-1977- Steve Hoss 1904-1907 Otto Zetterberg 1924-1927-0. Knudson 19721979- Robert Griffin 19051906- H.E. Keene 19251926-C.W. Pollock 1972-1979- Leo Reinbold 19051906- J.S. Weiser 1925-1926- Neil McFadgen 1978-1981 - ArtGoffe 1905-1907- E.S. DeLancey 19251928- Louis Noltimier 1978- - Roger Bischoff 1905-1908- W.W. Pray 1927-1937 - Zackie Sigerson 1980 - Patricia Hardy 1905-1910, 1917-1922-0.A. Laughlin 1927-1946- F.G. Bailey 1980 - Charles Stowman 1907- John Eggert 1928 1932- C.V. Carlson 1982- - Willis Johnson 1907-1909-J.F.L. Bohnhoff

-132- the 70's and the building turned over to a Vocational Valley City School System School District which operated it for students from all high schools in the county. When motor cars were unknown, paved streets a Ritchie Schools, one and two, became outmoded and dream, water came out of the town pump; and when a by 1966 were torn down. sack was a sack and not a dress — a group of citizens Head of the first school was W.A. Sager, serving who had education uppermost in their minds, from 1881 to 1884. Others were John W. Cowan, 1884- established the first school in Valley City in the year 1887; E. Winterer, 1897-1889; W.A. Douglas, 1889-1891, 1878. and Florence Myreck, 1891-1893. Succeeding her was Blizzards might rage, rain fall in torrents and winds J.E. McCartney, 1893-1891, and C.R. Roberts, 1893-1890. howl furiously, but the log cabin, known as the G.W. Hanna holds the record for years spent as Morrison House, served adequately as an eduational superintendent of city schools, coming here in 1899 and institution (Barnes County population was only 500). serving the school district until 1946. He was a very This building located on what was nearly an island was innovative superintendent, pioneering many new several blocks east of the present Rose Mall and dif­ subjects other administrators were scoffing at such as ficult of approach as a slough extended from the corner music courses, typing, shorthand and shop courses. to the river on the north side of the railroad. Under his direction, the first kindergarten in the state The structure was unplastered, without blackboards, was started, and credit goes to him for the first PTA. or furniture. When Ed Borden, the first teacher, was Another educator, Dr. M.S. Ward, served a dual role called away, Hattie Weiser (Mrs. Charles Heidel), a in education here as principal from 1920 to 1946, then member of the first class in the log school, completed succeeding G.W. Hanna and serving until ill health the year with an enrollment of 78. In 1879 a Miss La Due caused his retirement in 1948. He was replaced by taught a term, but the records are vague from here to Minard McCrea, 1948 1967. Bruce Anderson was ap­ Junel, 1881. pointed superintendent, filling the vacancy in 1968 and In 1881 a one-story frame structure 20x40 was built on serving until 1980 when he resigned to become ad­ lots donated by the railroad, where the Ritchie School ministrator for the North Dakota High School stood. A row of 40 double seats extended through the Association. Robert Lentz has been serving since then center of the room with single seats next to the outside in the position. wall. Two stoves supplied the heat for the room. E.A. The first kindergarten in the city came into being Sager was the principal with over 100 pupils enrolled, because of the president of the State Normal School, making it necessary to sit two in a seat. George A. McFarland, had vision and realized the In 1882 a new building was begun with only two importance of the formation of right habits and ideals rooms finished. This later became the old Fifth Avenue early in the life of the child. The Normal School added, Hotel. Mr. Sager occupied the room on the east side; in the fall in 1893, a new department. Lacking room at while Miss Josie Jones occupied the room on the west the college, quarters were rented above the Sheyenne side with the younger children. I n Mr. Sager's room the Bottling Works and classes were held there. (Site now larger boys, young men, were seated on a long seat in of the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company.) the back of the room. They didn't smoke, but they did Valley City schools continued in the tradition of chew, so were provided with a box of sawdust. having a kindergarten system and Valley City, unlike The second floor of the school was finished in 1884 but other cities of the state, has always had kindergarten it soon proved to be too small to meet the rapidly classes. growing needs. In 1894 a new brick building was erected. This, too, proved inadequate and in the fall of 1898, a larger addition was made to the brick building. The high school occupied the northeast room with an average daily attendance of 22. In 1903 a separate high school building was com­ pleted. This is now the present junior high. The first year it was occupied by the sixth, seventh and eighth grades in addition to the high school, but in 1907 it was used solely for high school pupils. In 1907 the larger grade school and its annex burned and new buildings were constructed — the Lincoln and the Ritchie schools. The growth of enrollment in­ creased until 1918, making it necessary to construct a new building the present high school, which was oc­ cupied in January, 1921. In 1950 an addition was built onto the high school and in May, 1958, another building project added rooms housing the junior high students with the high school got under way. In 1964 Jefferson School, a new design in an in­ novative mode, was erected on the north side and in 1967 Lincoln School was abandoned and a new school to First brick building in Valley City, the second school carry the same name was placed on Granger Hill. With building. dropping enrollment, this new structure was closed in

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—136— Maddock. Father Sailer served from 1900 to 1915 and Valley City Churches was replaced by the Rev. John Baker. Father Roman EPWORTH UN1TEDMETHODIST CHURCH Dworschak succeeded Monsignor Baker on his death Epworth United Methodist Church is the oldest and served the parish until 1943. Rev. James congregation in the city, forming here in 1879 when Dawson was his successor and was a strong leader in services were held in a small log cabin north of the the community until his death in 1967. Under Father river where the Northern Pacific bridged the Sheyenne Dawson, a new high school and a gymnasium were River. Leaving their log cabin in 1882, the Methodists built and the church extensively remodeled. built the first church in the city in the northeast part of Father Paul Koehler was the next pastor of the the village. A move to the center of town took place in church, remaining here until 1969. Father David Wild 1892. This early church building was replaced in 1905 and Father Hughes shared the parish duties from then with the brick structure that now houses the Grace until Hughes left in 1974, bringing Father Gerald Lutheran congregation. In 1968 the congregation McCarthy to the church. Rev. Wild, who was tran­ moved to build their present church on Eighth Ave. sferred in 1980, was succeeded by Father Bernard S.E. The Epworth United Methodist Church celebrated Schneider. Father McCarthy and Schneider are in their hundredth anniversary in 1981. charge of the parish now. Three itinerant pastors are the first mentioned in the ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN church history, R.E. Metcalf, R.C. Ambler and C.S. One of the newer churches in the city, St. Paul's Snyder preaching from 1879 to 1882 when Rev. William Evangelical Lutheran Church, was formed in 1934 with M. Wright took over the pastorage. the first service rendered by Pastor J.B. Erhart, Successors to Wright were Elam S. Preston, 1883; Jamestown. The new congregation in 1936 purchased a P.E. Royce, 1884; Charles Macnamara, 1895; Eli lot on Fourth Street and Seventh Ave. S.W. and two Nelthorpe and N. Hinds, 1886; H.D. Brown, 1887-88; years later purchased the former Nebo Lutheran Brown and B.M. Spurr, 1888; M.S. Alspach, 1889; G.H. building and moved it to the site. Whitman, 1890; E.B. Stull, 1891-92; C.E. Treglawny First resident pastor of the church was Rev. J.J. and A.C. Boutchar, 1893, and W.E. Gifford, 1894-95. Windland, 1939, followed by Kurt Eggert. Rev. Donald In 1896 the minister was A.T. Foster, followed by J.L. Kolander, who succeeded Rev. Eggert, completed the Sizer, 1897-98, and H.C. Jephcott, 1899-1900. Serving in construction of a new church from the plans made by the twentieth century were Thomas E. Green, 1901-04; Rev. Eggert. The old church was razed in 1950 and the M. James Anderson, 1905-12; C.E. Vermilya, 1913-17; new church was finished the same year. J.S. Wilds, 1918-27; N.A. Price, 1930; J.W. LaGrone, Succeeding pastors have been Pastor Martin Lutz, 1930-33; George Parrish, 1934-37, and C. Maxwell Rev. Aelhaufen, Pastor Carlson, Rev. Russow and Brown, 1937-44. Rev. Schultz and Rev. Allwardt, current pastor. William Johnstone came to the church in 1944 to 1948, FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH followed by Henry J. Gernhardt, 1955-59; Dr. Ralph The First Lutheran Church, founded in 1879, came McNeil, 1955-63; Richard Unkenholz, 1963-69, and into being when the city was still called Worthington. Walter E. Erdmann, 1966-79. The Rev. Cecil Miller and The first church was built in 1882 under the direction of his wife, Janet, came in 1979 and are sharing the Mathias Olson and P.O. King. The church was moved ministerial duties. in 1904 and a basement provided. The entire church was renovated in 1926, but in 1947 the congregation felt ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH a new church was needed and construction began. All Saints Episcopal Church seems to be the first to First worship in the new church was in 1953. An ad­ attend to the religious needs of the pioneer community. dition was built onto the church in 1973. A chaplain from Fort Abercrombie came here as early as 1877 to minister. The stone structure on Central Ave. Rev. C.I. Wold was the first pastor. In succession is the oldest church structure in Barnes County and were Rev. J.G.D. Bothne, Rev. H. Langeland, 1891; was built by the members in 1881. Rev. E. Nielson, 1891-94; Rev. J.H. Brono, 1984-96, and Rev. M. Hailing, 1896-1911. Rev. Elling S. Solheim Some of the early clergy who served the church were assumed the leadership of the church in 1912 and S.H. Woodford, Charles Kilner, B.M. Spurr, Henry J. served until 1918. Rev. Gustaf Sandanger served as Sheriden, Laurence Moultrie, A.E. H. Martyr, Charles pastor one year. From 1918 to 1924 the pastor was Rev. G. Fox, Thomas Simpson, William M. Weber, Fredric Clarence Framstad. Wild, Lionel Harrison, Frederick L. Pickett and George Gillsepie. Later were to come Rev. Fred Rev. Donald Ronning came to the church in 1944, Smyithe, Rev. Max Drake, Rev. Charles Henley and serving until 1954, when Rev. Fritjof Monseth assumed Rev. Perry Kingman. the charge. Rev. Warren E. Schulz came in 1974. Rev. Ray Bredholt was his successor. Rev. Arv Bakken ST. CATHERINE'S CHURCH became pastor in February 1982 and served until his The first mass was said in a section house for the death in March 1983. Northern Pacific Railway with Father Spitzenberger, a traveling missionary, saying Mass. The first church FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH was built in 1882, just north of the present First Baptist Church members first met in private location. In 1905 a new church was built under the homes, starting in 1894. It was not until 1899 that the direction of Father Sailer. Rev. John Baker oversaw congregation had a permanent home. Started as the the building of a parochial school in 1915 and a convent First Scandinavian Church of Valley City, the name addition and a new rectory were built in 1933. was changed to the First Baptist Church in the early Five clergymen served the parish in 1891-95, Fathers 1900s. Wilhiem Connely, Hoevernaars, Eagen and McPhee. Some of the early pastors of the church were: Rev. Serving before them from 1882 to 1891 was Father S. A.A. Bronnum, Rev. L. Rasmussen, Rev. O. Breding,

-137— Rev. Olaf Enget, who was mainly responsible for the CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH development of the B.Y.P.U., Rev. O.M. Jorgenson, Dating its church life from 1881 was the Rev. T. Wathne, Rev. W.A. Weyhrauch, Rev. Maurice Congregational Church of Christ of Valley City. The Hupp, Rev. C.W. Finwall, Rev. A.J. Fuldas, Rev. F.H. first services were held in the school house but the Swanson, Rev. C.G. Christianson and Rev. Earl V. congregation grew quickly and the decision was made Grubb. to build a new church, and the money was raised for a Other pastors were F.H. Swanson, 1935-47; Rev. building fund. However, before the building could be Christianson, 1948-42; Rev. Grubb returned to serve started, a fill-in preacher by the name of Rev. Frey from 1952-62; Rev. Lundh, interim pastor, 1962-63; stole the building money and left town. Rev. Robert Foster, 1963-64; Pastor F.S. Mercer, 1964- It was not until 1915 that money sufficient to build 66; Pastor Curtis Haas, 1966-60; Pastor Van Campen, was raised by Rev. William Crosby Lyons' efforts, and 1972-75. Bill Loge served 1975-79, and Pastor Bill Van the church built and dedicated. Gerpen presently is the pastor. In 1982, the church acquired property on the Kathryn Rev. Thomas E. Nugent, who was also for a time Road and made plans to establish the church there. editor of the Times-Record, was minister of the The church property they had been worshipping in Congregational Church for close to 30 years, serving from 1889 was sold to the Masonic Lodge, in July of from 1921 to 1950. Prior to him and Rev. Lyons, the 1982, and the congregation will worship in quarters in Rev. David Wirt was instrumental in serving the the former ASC building on West Main Street until the struggling church. Succeeding Rev. Nugent, Rev. new church is built and completed. Eugene McAlister came and remained for twelve GRACE FREE LUTHERAN years. Rev. James R. McArthur came to Valley City in Formation of the Grace Free Lutheran Church came 1964 and remained pastor until 1979. Pastor A. James about through the merger actions of the LFC with a Begg serves the church now. larger church body and ceased to be a separate NEBOLUTHERAN CHURCH domination. The congregation that was to make up the Sixteen adults and twenty-one children formed the Grace Free membership were affiliated for many first congregation of Nebo Lutheran Church and it was years with the First Lutheran Congregation here. In formed in 1895. The congregation had moved to Valley the '60s when the mergers were taking place, Rev. City from Hobart Township, where it had begun in 1880. Fritjof Monseth chose to continue as a Free Lutheran The congregation worshipped in the former Our and agreed to remain in the community and minister to Saviour's Lutheran Church building, now the those who also desired to remain Free Lutheran. Assembly of God Church, until 1915 when their first The new church group held services in the old church was built. Nazarene Church, the city auditorium and the ASC It has remained on this site since then, but in 1958 building before purchasing in 1965 the church building was greatly altered and enlarged. The building con­ being vacated by the Epworth Methodist Church. tractor of the new addition was Herman Nix and the Grace Free Lutheran has had as pastors, Rev. pastor at that time was Rev. Lawrence Rydquist. The Monseth, 1954-68; Pastor Harry Molstre, 1968-72; Rev. men of the church did all the tearing down as the west Robert Lee, 1972-78, and Curtis Emerson, the present wall, the steeple and front steps were removed. The pastor. cornerstone for the addition was laid in the last part of 1957 and the new building was dedicated in 1958. OUR SAVIOR'S LUTHERAN Although the congregation of Our Savior's Lutheran Rev. Alfred Bergin was given credit for organizing Church was organized in 1882, it did not have a church the church. He was succeeded by Rev. R.E. Liljedahl building until 1905. It was not clear where services who served a large pastorate over several com were held in the intervening years. Rev. D.J. Bothne munities, staying for three years. The next pastor was organized the first congregation, Rev. N.I. Berg was Rev. Ernest Martell. It was under his leadership the the first resident pastor, serving from 1899 to 1902. A church building was completed and dedicated. Rev. Norby was pastor when the first church was built. Early services of Nebo were held in both the English Rev. A.K. Lockrem succeeded him in 1906. and Swedish language, but the Swedish services were A decided growth of the congregation in the early discontinued when Rev. O.M. Bloom left the charge. 1930s brought about the need for a larger church and Other pastors who have served the Nebo the decision was made to build the present church. The Congregation over the years have been Rev. O.F. property it is located on was purchased in 1928 and the Domeiji, Rev. Raymond Borg, Rev. Ernest Nelson, new building was raised by 1939. The first church went Rev. Carl W. Johnson, Rev. Reuben Berg, Rev. G.W. through an extensive remodeling, also in 1928. The Sandstead and Rev. Lawrence Rydquist, who came to former Brown Lithograph Company building north of the Nebo parish in 1948. Rydquist served until he the church was purchased for a parish education retired and then became chaplain at Skyline Villa. He building. In 1962 this was connected to the main church was succeeded by Rev. Thomas Hallstrom. by an office structure and council room and chapel. TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH Successors to the ministry were Rev. C.G. Naeseth, The origins of Trinity Lutheran Church go back to leaving in 1919; Rev. V.F. Larson, 1919-28; Rev. R.A. 1882, when early German settlers wanted to hear the Ofstedal, in the 1930s; Professor Carl B. Ylvisaker, doctrines of their church in their own language. Rev. Moorhead; Rev. S.D. Sorgen, 1942-49, and Rev. Reuben Vollmer, a traveling missionary, conducted the first C. Teslow, 1949 58. Other pastors were Rev. Arthur German Lutheran services to residents in that year. Lanesboro, Rev. Glenn Nycklemoe, Rev. John Rotto, That service was held on the farm of Christ Paetow, Rev. James Hanson and Rev. David Olson. Present five miles south of the city and later services were held pastors are Rev. Victor A. Saude and Rev. Charles R. in a schoolhouse. Rev. A. Kuehn served as pastor when Plaster. the first regular meeting was held and the constitution

—138- and bylaws were adopted in December 1888. and modified, yet keeping the simplicity and beauty of Pastor J.F.L. Bohnhoff was called to the the former building. congregation in 1895 from theological school and Rev. E.G. Schilling became pastor in 1958, serving remained as pastor to the church until his death in 1943, until 1971. Rev. Ray W. Heidtkecame in 1971 and is still a period of 48 years. the pastor of the church. Church services were held in the old schoolhouse or Other churches in the community today, having been the courthouse in Valley City until 1897 when the formed later in its history, are Church of the Nazarene, congregation dedicated their own building which whose pastor is Mark Morgan; Seventh Day Adventist, served for the next 33 years. pastor John Bahr; Assembly of God, whose present In 1926 steps were taken to erect a new church which pastor is Nate Ennis; Evangelical Free Church, with was completed in 1930. A new educational unit was pastor, Dean Heuring; First United Pentecostal added in 1960. In 1981 the church was greatly enlarged Church, whose pastor is Alvin K. Knutson; Jehovah's Witnesses and Southwest Bible Chapel.

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Our Savior's Lutheran

—141 — VALLEY CITY CLINIC 520 Chautauqua Valley City, N.D Founded in 1954 FOUNDING PHYSICIANS G. Christianson - General Surgery W.R. Gilsdorf - Family Practice C.J. Klein - General Surgery J.P. Merrett - Family Practice

PRESENT PHYSICIANS J.B. Buhr -Family Practice R.A. Kringlie - Family Practice J.W. Goven - Family Practice R.A. Ludwig - Internal Medicine C.E.Jensen - Family Practice M.G. Machayya -General Surgery W.R.Jensen - Family Practice P.T. Vangerud - Family Practice C.J.Klein -General Surgery R.E. Wiisanen -Family Practice

EMPLOYEES Katie Berger •Housekeeping Eileen Maresh - Laboratory Technician Linda Besette •Receptionist JoAnn McGough - Receptionist Kay Bostrom • Medical Records Beverly Melgaard - Laboratory Technician Rosalyn Bruhschwein •Registered Nurse Marsha Midthun -Medical Records Sharon Buhr - Nutritionist Carol Moritz -Medical Sectretary Karen Duffy - Medical Secretary Nancy Morth - Laboratory Technician Paulette Everson - Laboratory Technician Cathy Nielsen -Pricing Sandra Goffe -Registered Nurse Shirley Olson - Laboratory Technician Ruth Gray -Administrator Diane Pederson - Laboratory Technician Bonnie Gregerson -Insurance Clerk Cherri Risser -Registered Nurse Irene Handt -Housekeeping Kathy Sadek -Mecial Records Linda Hesch -Registered Nurse Joy Schuler -Credit Avis Klinkhammer -Registered Nurse Sue Thoreson -Cashier Elmer Kreutsberg -Janitor Francis Vandrovec - Maintenance Linda Kvien -Medical Secretary Amy Wiest • Registered Nurse Kathy Lindemann -Registered Nurse Carrie Winkels -Computer Operator Maggie Machayya - Registered Nurse Rosemary Zelazek -Secretary

-142- finished. Student barracks were erected in 1946; 1952 The History of was the year the Allen Memorial Library was dedicated; and in 1956, a new men's dormitory was Valley City State College completed. Valley City State College evolved from the Valley The Model School, incorporated to fulfill the City State Teachers College on July 1, 1963, which provision that Valley City Normal's students should emerged from the State Normal School that first benefit by practice teaching and observing, shut down opened its doors October 13,1890. operations of the seniors in 1965. Thirty-five students met for the first few weeks in Dr. Carlos E. Allen succeeded Dr. McFarland as two rooms above a business place on Fifth Avenue president of the college when the latter lost his position (now Central). First principal was the Congregational in 1918 due to a political struggle for power. Before Reverend J.W. Sifton, aided only by Miss Emma Bates retiring in 1936, Dr. Allen employed a campus in classroom work. beautification project, and added many valuable From this location, the school progressed to the building sites and new buildings to the college. It was upper story of a red brick building at 316 Second during this period that the name changed to Valley City Avenue N.E., occupied by the Sheyenne Bottling Works State Teachers College. (currentsite of the Bell Telephone office). Following the one year term of Dr. J.F. Weltzin as Duncan McDonald, representative from Barnes president, who left to take a post-doctorate fellowship County, introduced initial legislation to start the new at Columbia, was James E. Cox. normal school operations during the first legislative During President Cox's tenure, the right to require assembly after statehood had been attained. However, students to pay tuition was accomplished. His sue the bill was passed March 8, 1890, without ap­ cessor, Dr. E.H. Kleinpell accepted the presidency in propriations thus leaving the financial burden largely 1942 and faced the difficult World War II years when to the devices of local citizens who donated substantial schools experienced the problem of mere survival. He contributions to open the school on a limited basis. successfully acquired an assignment of Navy units on In 1891, Frank White of Valley City, introduced a bill the campus, maintained a capable teaching staff, and in the House to provide for the erection, operation and secured an ample supply of government teaching management of North Dakota's normal schools, which equipment. was approved March 7 of that year. A bill to ap Dr. Roscoe L. Lokken became the seventh president propriate $5,000 for the Valley City Normal was passed of STC in 1946 and continued in that capacity until 1970. and approved earlier in the same session, by local He provided steady leadership and firm direction to Senator J.S. Weiser. the college, which during his tenure grew in enrollment Out of this session, too, came an additional $20,000 to from 350tol266in 1970. erect a building on the Normal School campus, con One of Lokken's several goals was to improve tracted on June 1, 1891, and occupied by December 6, existing facilities and expand the plant where needed. 1892. At this time, keys were turned over to Principal Consequently, the following buildings were added George A. McFarland, who succeeded Rev. Sifton. Mr. during, his tenure: '1951, the Allen Memorial Library McFarland discovered the enrollment to have tripled and Mythaler Hall, men's dormitory, 1957; this marked for the second year and doubled again by the time the first men's housing on campus and the only dor classes opened. Remaining as head of the school for 26 mitory added since 1912. years, Dr. McFarland promoted the school from its Other buildings added during his tenure were: infancy to groping experimentalism to clearcut and Robertson Hall, an addition to Mythaler Hall, in 1962; universally accepted standards of teacher training. Kolstoe Hall, men's dormitory, in 1968; in 1961 "The Bubble," housing men's physical education and sports. When he began his work here, no building existed on campus; he left a dozen. A single block comprised the The Lokken Field Athletic Complex, built with college property at his arrival; acreage had been $50,000 of local matching funds in 1966 is a fine addition greatly increased by the time he left. He expanded the to the college. faculty from a staff of two to a maximum of 60, and The Student Center was built with monies secured from an enrollment of 65 in 1891, to 800 students. when students beginning in 1958 assessed themselves $5.00 per quarter. A lull in the building program had occurred after Old Main was erected in 1892. Seven acres were purchased in 1902 on which Euclid Avenue Cottage, first campus dormitory, was opened in January, 1903. Funds were appropriated in 1905 to complete a new ladies' dor­ mitory, science hall and a model school; the latter being ready for use by January 1, 1906. A total of 33 acres of additional land were acquired, part of which BOTTLlNO WORKS eventually became the training school annex. The 1907 ;5HF.YENN£ Legislature approved $10,000 for an auditorium, opened March 21, 1908, aided by the next Legislature, I which also provided funds for a women's dormitory and a power plant. The school farm was established in 1916; Dr. Platou's residence was purchased in 1921 to become the home of the college presidents; the gymnasium was built in 1923; in 1930 the training school annex was First housing for Valley City State College.

-143- Old Main with clock tower, training school and auditorium.

Other additions to Valley City State College in recent creditation by North Central, which gave VCSC a years have been: a swimming pool, bookstore, ex­ favorable evaluation. panded food service facilities in the Student Center; Dr. Charles House Jr. was accepted as the tenth McCoy Hall, another women's dorm built in 1964; Foss president in 1982. Music Building, built in 1964, which contains Froemke Auditorium. Howard Rose was president of Valley City State College from 1970 to 1974, when he resigned to accept a position at the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse. During his presidency, several notable events oc­ curred, including the opening of two buildings: Snoeyenbos Hall, women's dorm, in 1971; and the Science Center in 1973, which houses a planetarium, greenhouse, computer center and photography lab. Enrollment peaked at about 1,300 early in the Rose years and declined until leveling off at about 875 students in 1974. This pattern reflected a national trend. Ted DeVries became the ninth president of VCSC the fall of 1974 and continued until 1982. Under his leadership, the college received a seven-year ac­

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Wesley Normal around 1910. College students rented rooms from the various owners for many years. It is presently owned by Erwin and Kathleen Schmidt. CENTENNIAL COMMITTEES

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SISTERSOFTHESWISH Dale Olson - Co-chairman Mrs. William (Jean) Miller - Chairman Dwaine Gray - Co-chairman Mary Lou Weber Merrill Strandberg - Coordinator Janis Hansen Ken Raveling - Coordinator Angie R. Martin Charlotte Gessner - Secretary Noreen Smestad Lois Perry Lillian Twamley Tom Elliott Elaine Fagerstrom Herman Meyer Lois Perry C. Vandestreek Connie Pederson Mike Coffey Karen Gunness Dick Plum Leonna Marshall Barb Henke Linda Grott Luther Skogen Evy Schilling Wayne Twamley Helen Dunham HOUSING/INFORMATION Paula Heinze Barb Brand Vi Bailey Anne Brix MISS VALLEYCITYCENTENNIAL PAGEANT Rev. Grant N. Carlson Jaycees Diane Bevins Jayceettes PUBLICITY/ADVERTISING COLLEGE COORDINATORS Dale Olson LutherSkogen Dick Plum Sam Rankin PARADE Harry Salisbury Vince Olson - Chairman Earling Nelson VETERANS AFFAIRS Mike Coffey Milt Kane Wayne Twamley Cleary Gunderson Carl Tait Ken Ford Harry Salisbury JackLadbury HISTORIAL TOURS William Jansen George Schlittenhardt Tom Elliott- Chairman Carol Peterson SOUVENIRS Bonnie Paulson Barb Henke Dee Wordelmann FIREWORKS Tim Erickson Volunteer Fire Department Floyd Brudevold BROTHERS OF THE BRUSH Linda Wegley Stan Johnson - Chairman Stanley Hansen Wendy Keeler DeForest Peterson George Trucke BenOpdahl Ray Bzdok Dennis Bestge Susan Thompson Garland Martin Dick Plum Elaine Fagerstrom CENTENNIAL PAGEANT CENTENNIAL KONSTABLES Carol Peterson - Chairman DeForest Peterson - High Konstable Community Theatre Roger Weisenburger - Judge AIRSHOW Rev. Charles Plaster- Valley City Optimists Club Chaplain for the Accused INTERFAITHSERVICE Chet Pforr Valley City Ministrial Association Luther Skogen Stan Johnson SENIORCITIZENS DAY Howard Langemo BobMaresh Joan Campbell Dave Dawson Einar Loven AG DAY Jerry Simenson CENTENNIAL BOOK Gene Smestad LesDeKrey C. (Van) Vandestreek Kenny Grant Dan Johnson Gunder Berg Jeff Kittel LesBreitbach Tom Elliott Jerry Timm EmilHassJr. Oscar De La Barre Frank Weis IrvHone Art Dafoe Bill Harbecker Archie Moore STREET AND BUILDING DECORATIONS Rev. Cecil Miller Debbie Landstrom Leon Plantz Tom Stine Earl Kelly Harold Ertelt

—147- INDEX Fred Aandahl ...67,79,86,102,103 William Baribeau 97 AndrewG. Bonhus 54, 131 Paula Aarseth 129 Paul Barnes 79 K.A. Bonhus 56 Dayananda Abeywickrame. ... 113 Russell Barr 128 Aaron Boom 103 Clarence Abrahamson 60 Robert Barrow 127 Ed Borden 133 Earl Abrahamson 121,122 Robert Barton 113 Rev. Raymond Borg 138 Ed Abrahamson 56 Albert Bartz 92 Oliver Borlaug 107 Fred Abrahamson 56, 90 Florence Bartz 78 Rosann Boschee 129 JamesAdair 108 C.K. Bassett 15, 132 Adolph Bossert 127 F.H.Adams 19 Emma Bates 143 Floyd Bostrom 110 Thomas Adams 13,18 Mr. Bates 15, 17, 32 Rev. J.G.D. Bothne 137 Rev. Aelhaufen 137 Walt Bauer 124,129 Rev. D.J. Bothne 138 J.J. Aldahl 132 Ed Baumann 109 J.O. Botten 91 O.H. Aldahl 132 Frank Beal 97,132 Frank Boughton 96 Robert Alexander 101 Henry Beal 50 Rev. A.C. Boutchar 137 Carlos E. Allen 53 Clara Bechtle 92,120 V. Bowles 50 Dr. E.C.Allen 78, 143 John J. Beck 60,91 Casper Brainard 90 JamesAllen 21 Rex Beck 127 John Brandt 91 Dr. Phog Allen 95 Dean Becker 124,129 Ray Braun 120,125, 129 Rev. Allwardt 137 Gloria Becker 129 Rev. Ray Bredholt 137 M.S. Alspach 137 Otto Becker 24 Rev. O. Breding 137 Harvey Aman 91 Pres. Beeler 55 Leo Brinkman 66 R.C. Ambler 137 O.A. Beeman 25, 30 Edward Briggs 104 Judge Amidon 43 Ora Beeman 110 E.H. Briggs 35,132 Anton Amundson 132 Rev. A. James Begg 138 Howard Brier 90, 108 O'Dell Amundson ..90,104,108,120 Bob Belknap 60 Rev. A.A. Bronnum 137 A.I.Anderson 132 Meg Bemis 107 Rev. J.H. Brono 137 Alden Anderson 86, 92 Ira Bennett 24 Don Brophy 107 Anderson-Decosse 65 B.W. Benson 13, 15, 18,24 Amy Brown 78 Bette Anderson 107 C.A. Benson 18, 24 Rev. C. Maxwell Brown 137 Bruce Anderson 128,133 P.H. Benson 132 C.S. Brown 53 Christ Anderson 24, 32 Thomas G. Benson 35 Rev. H.D. Brown 137 Clinton Anderson 96 Albert Berg 79 R.L. Brown 86 Freeman Anderson 86,104 Rev. N.I. Berg 138 Torger Brown 109 Helen Anderson 97 Rev. Reuben Berg 138 William E. Brown 90 I.H.Anderson 89,91,96, 108 Byron Berge 129 Ole Brudevold 102 Jackie Anderson 84 Rev. Alfred Bergin 138 Lou Bruhn 121, 127, 131, 132 L.J. Anderson 24 Oscar Bergman Jr 109 C.H. Bruns 59 M. James Anderson 137 Oscar Bergman Sr 108, 109 H.R. Bruns 67 Robert Anderson 132 Virgil Bergland 109 Verna Bruns 68 Manager Andreason 50 Dennis Bestge 129 Gov. Brunsdale 108 Mark Andrews 128 Clarence Bettin 101,132 William Jennings Bryan 44 G.K. Andrus 21 Henry Beyer 66,121 Roy Bryngelson 90 John Annett 78 Robert Beyer 121,126 C.F. Bublitz 132 Mildred Armstrong 68 J.A. Biggs 44 Dr. James Buhr 128, 129 Ray Arneston 107 Russ Bignall 90, 109 Sharon Buhr 129 W.E.Atkinson 83,91 Roger Bischoff 132 George Burchill 56 Thomas Aukland 132 H.C. Bjerke 56, 104 O.G. Burgeson 104 J.P. Baarstad 90 Jerome Bjerke 91, 98,103 M.G. Burke 14,35 Paul Baarstad 49 R.C. Bjerke 108 E.T. Burke 35 Thor Baarstad 90 Robert E. Bjerke 102 John Burke 42 John Bahr 139 A.G. Bjerken 67 Smiley Burnette 107 D.W Bailey 35 Liv Bjorlie 120 P.R. Burt 131 F.G. Bailey 132 Paul Bjornson 98,114 Robert Burt 35, 131 Frank Bailey 66,109 Kate Black 15 Samuel Burt 35 J.F. Bailey 132 C.E. Blackwell 131 Arthur Busdicker 56 R.H. Baile 132 A.A. Blecken 61 Harold Busdicker 62 Frank Bail lie 66,109 C.H. Bliss 91 S.E. Bush 103 May Baillie 62,97 Mrs. F.A. Blodgett 19 Earl Butz 127 Charles A. Baker 55 Marv Bloom 127 T.X. (Tom) Calnan ... 78, 86, 89, 90 Mrs. Charles Baker 56 Rev. O.M. Bloom 138 A.S. Campbell 15 Fr. John Baker ... 56, 60, 61, 98, 137 John Blume 65, 66, 132 Dr. J. Campbell 62,65 C.B. Bakke 132 Eldor Bohrer 65 Stanley Cann 103 Olaf Bakke 98, 132 Rev. J.F.L. Bohnhoff ... 78, 131-132 John Carlisle 91,110 Ole Bakke 66 Rev. Thomas Bohnhoff 55 A.M. Carlson 18,131 Rev. Arv Bakken 137 M.C. Bol 65 A.W. Carlson 131 E.C. Bakken 60 Larry Bonaventura 97,101 Clarence Carlson 66,101 Robert Bakken 137 Carl Bonde 62,66,132 C.V. Carlson 132 W.F. Ball 24 Elmer Boness 126 Dr. Lloyd Carlson 92 Eva Barber 101 Ada Bong 101 Pastor Carlson 137 R. Orville Barber 101,103, Eugene Bong 84,101 Seth Carlson 103, 104, 113 104, 127, 128 Peter Bong 101 Willard Carlson 101 J.J. Barclay 132 A.K. Bonhus 55 Mary Carlton 89

-148- Al Cruchet 129 Issac Ellis 24 A. Cummings 132 S.P. Ellis 44,50 INDEX cont. Cummings Brothers 19 C.A. Ellisen 131 K.B. Cummings 120, 122,128 Jeanne Ells 83 BurlCarr 132 W.J. Curren 43, 44, 49, 50, 132 Roy Ellstrom 61 FredCarr 59 Art Dafoe 128, 129 Rev. Curtis Emerson 138 Irl Carr 66 Nora Dafoe 129 Blair Emery 129 Dean Robert Carson 42 Harley Dahl 91 Neal Emery 109 Robert Carter 103 Oscar Dahl 84 John Enerson 132 Elmer Casperson 120,129 James Daily 24 O.P. Enerson 19, 59, 68 C.C. Chaffee 42, 43,54, 132 L.A. Danuser 65 Terry Enervold 129 Charles Challey 91 L.A. Dauvset 104 Rev. Olaf Enget 138 JamesChalley 110 H.A. Davidson 132 Hamilton Englert 61, 121, 128 J.J. Chamberlain 55 L.E. Davidson 24 Margaret Engemoen 56 A.C. Chandler 24 Minnie Davidson 102 J.J. Engen 49,132 Cole Chapman 24 P.G. Davidson 132 M.J. Englert 53, 68, 102 C.H. Chappell 78,79 Gov. John Davis 110 Chris Englestad 120 Richard Chavey 24 William J. Davis 60,131 Rev. Nate Ennis 139 Anton Christ 109 Kenneth Dawkins 107 Rev. Walter E. Erdman 137 C.J. Christianson 59 Dave Dawson 128 Harold Ertelt 102, 125 ElmoChristianson 104 Rev. James Dawson 137 NorbertErtelt 101 Dr. G. Christianson 62, 90 Mary Deem 56 Oliver Esby 92 G.J. Christianson 79, 97 Mary Louise Defender 108 Pollie Evanson 78 Rev. G.L. Christianson 138 J.N. Deibler 104 Carl Ewald 108 Odine Christianson 127 Kenneth DeKrey 129 William Fagerstrom 60, 98 Dewey Christopherson 109 Lester DeKrey 97 Arnie Falk 128 JakeChulse 65,91 Oscar De La Barre 126 PeteFalstad 59 FredCink 107 A.S. DeLancy 44 Egordo Faush 68 Lucille Clancy 97 E.S. DeLancy 132 James Faust 101 DaveClark 86 C.W. Deshon 19 Ken Faust 129 D.W. Clark 20,25,26,55, Henry Detmers 49 Ida Featherstone 15 65,79,96,97,108, 132 Dr. Keith DeVillers 113 Emil Feldman 54, 103, 132 Frank Clark 20,32 Dr. Ted DeVries 126, 128, 144 Roy Feltman 86 Louis Clark 59 A.J. Dexter 86, 101 C.L. Fenell 92 Sadie Clement 60 Al Dexter 110 Clifford Ferguson 52 R.E. Cobb 66 Milton Diamond 91 Lee Ferguson 53 Edward Cochrane 121 E.G. Dibbern 101 James Field 24 C.J. Codding 132 G.H. Dickey 18 Rev. A.J. Fieldus 68 Dr. Coe 7-17,24, 131 Clayton Diemert 110 C.C. Finkenhagen 124 Kenneth Coghlan 86, 89,98, Blair Dierdorff 109 Rev. C.W. Finwall 66, 138 103, 122, 127, 132 Richard Dietrich 128, 129 Anthony Fiola 66 Mrs. William Coghlan 104 Mavis Dilts 129 A.E. Fir 97 Brownell Cole 32, 128 George Dixon 65, 78 F.M. Fish 18 Jerry Colonna 103 F.S. Dobbins 35 Lt. Edgar F isher 53, 54 Ray Colville 125 J.J. Dobbin 24,131 Prof. Fitzgerald 49 Lee Combs 55,132 Helen Dobmeyer 103 Romen Fitzner 109 J.J. Connelly 131,132 Barney Dolring 79 Astrid Fjelde 66 Fr. Wilhiem Connely 137 Paddy Dolen 7,15 Carole Flatau 128 Mark J. Connolly 79 Rev. O.F. Domeiji 138 Don Flatau 129 John Conlon 103 Jake Dosch 126,129 Oscar Flatau 98 Katherine O'Malley Conlon. ... 113 W.A. Douglas 133 G.W. Flickenstein 60 Mark Conlon 103 Robert Downs 109 Frank Flora 50 Mary K. Conlon 120 Rev. Max Drake 137 O.W. Fode 62,89 Mike Conlon 89, 102 James Draxin 98 George Fogarty 90,127 Mike Connors 78 Wayne Drugan .... 91,102,113,121 Francis Foote 49 Peter Connors 15, 32 Ed Duffy 110 G.A. Forthon 89 Tom Connors 24 William DuVall 35,66 Al Foss 121, 124 Frank Cook 24,56 Rev. Leo F. Dworschak 107 Cal Foss 125 Dr. Paul Cook 83,84,90-92, 103 Fr. Roman Dworschak 137 P.L. Foss 61, 114 Nell Cooper 56 Robert Eastburn 102, 109, 124 Rev. A.T. Foster 137 Dr. C. Corey 18 Harold Eberly 56 Rev. Robert Foster 138 Leo Cota 66 James Eckel 95,109 Erie Fouks 60, 61, 68, 108 Mrs. Mary Cota 60 Mr. Edwards 18 Rev. Charles G. Fox 137 JohnW. Cowan 133 Howard Egan 66 Mrs. Eugene Frahm 103 LeeCowell 50,53,131 Clarence Eggen 102,104 Rev. Clarence Framstad ... 60,137 Lynn Cowell 61 Ray Eggermont 129 Dorothy Frederick 107 A.B. Cox 132 Eric John Eggert 129 Maxine Frederick 107 Dr. James E. Cox 79,143 Janae Eggert 129 C. Fredrickson 132 William Craswell 24-30,35, Kerry Eggert 129 Fred Fredrickson . 55, 61, 67, 78, 84, 54,66, 86 Rev. Kurt Eggert 137 86, 101, 108, 121,131 George Craven 91 Walter Eggert 68, 129 Rev. Frey 138 Steve Crawford 129 Carl Ben Eielson 62,66 George A. Fridd 132 Ethel Creighton 104 Dwight D. Eisenhower .... 103,107 Andrew Fritch 97 E.E. Critchfield 132 Christ Ellerman 24 Ernest Fritch 89 Dr. E.B. Crosby 55,96 Alf Ellingson 110 Jane Fritch 65 Nathan Crosby 108,110 Dr. C.P. Elliott 62 W.W. Fritch 66 F.R. Crowe 91 Les Elliott 90, 103 Arthur Froemke 62, 86 Marvin Crownhart 60 E.E. Ellis 35 Knute Froysaa 67

-149- Larry Halverson 68,98 Dr. Mable Hoiland 49 Richard Halverson 60 Tyler Hoiland 90 INDEX cent. L.T. Halvorson 132 Charles Hokanson. . . . 56,60-61,131 Margaret Halvorson 129 N.O. Holberg 53,61,66 Rev. A.J. Fuldas 138 Joe Haman 91 Milton Holiday 79 WoodrowGagnon. . . . 91,96,98,103 C.E. Hamilton 49,53 C. Hollingshead 19-20, 24 Bill Galloway 109 Mrs. Ruth Hamilton 49, 92 Lund Holm 108 George Gaukler 122,128,129 Lois Hamlet 103 Ron Holm 66 Janet Gauzel 68 John Hanchett 66,67 John Holmes 13-14, 24, 35, 131 John Gavin 56 George Hanna 90 L.E. Holmgren 103-104 Al Geisler 79,101 Glenn Hanna 62,120 Bertha Holt 109 Le Grande Geisler 79,101 G.W. Hanna 133 HjalmarHolt 86, 107-109, Roy Gentry 132 Dick Hansen 90, 109 113,120,131 Rolland Gessner 97,104 Jan Hansen 128 H.L. Holt 109 Chas. W. Getchell 35,43, 132 Jean Hansen 129 George Holter 101 E.P. Getchell 61 Rev. James Hansen 120,138 Harry Hood 102 George Getchell 13, 24, 35 C.E. Hanson 62 Dean Horgan 128-129 Herbert Getchell 35 Cliff Hanson 98 Steve Hoss 127-128, 131-132 W.E. Gifford 137 Erma Hanson 110 James Hougen 101 Gill Brothers 49 Peter Hanson 132 Russell Hougen 56,122 Daniel Gill 49 Vern Hanson 109 H.G. Hourn 24 George Gillsepie 137 E.M. Harding 66 H.S. Hourn 131 CamGillund 124 Patricia Hardy 132 Dr. Charles House Jr 128,144 Roy Gillund 97 Pres. Warren G. Harding 54 Roger Hovde 97 Gordon Gilbertson 101 I.O. Haroldson 102 Charlie Howard 91 James Gilbertson 103 Lionel Harrison 137 Victor Hruby 120 William Gillmore 44 Phil Harris 95 ArtHuber 102, 110 Dr. J.W. Gilsdorf 97 F.W. Hart 89 Eugene Huckle 124 Phillip Girard 35,131 Charles Hartman 101 Judge Hudson 24 Rudolf Giselius 35,62 Cheryl Hartman 113 Fr. Hughes 137 Myron Glandt 125 Dr. Harvey 19 Dr. Glenn Hulett 66 Joe Goeller 129 Thomas Hatch 86 Andrew Huncher 101 Julie Goeller 129 Ben Haughtaling 49 Rev. Maurice Hupp 138 Shirley Goeller 129 J. Hauser 19 L.G. Hurst 56 ArtGoffe 127,132 John Haverstock 90,103 T.C. Hutchinson 89, 91 George Golz 86 AlHayashi 108 L.P. Hyde 44 Howard Goodsell 49 Harry Hayashi 108 Robert Ingstad 89,121 A.J. Goodwin 24 Bill Heckman 129 Helen lorns 92 Walter Gorman 132 Jack Heckman 129 Dr. Cecil Ireland 97,127 William Gorman 35 Ted Hedstrom 66 William Isham 103 Harold Goudie 103 C.E. Heidel 131 Larry Iverson 96,124 Howard Gould 61, 96 Mrs. Charles Heidel 133 Lynn Iverson 127 Dr. John Goven 120 F.W. Heidel 30,61, 131 Les Jackson 128 Wally Graalum 96 Rev. Ray W. Heidtke 139 Fred Jacobson 32,107 A.H. Grady 49 Frank Heimes 67, 68 E.P. Jacobson 110 James Grady 25, 53, 61 Jack Heimes 102 Omund Jacobson 98,107, Allen Granger 59 John Heimes 61,84 131 132 George Gratz 103 Elmer Helfeld 109 C.W. Jaeger 68 A.H. Gray 24, 131 Willis C. Helm 132 Prof. M.C. James 44 Dwaine Gray 128 Frank Helmsworth 79 Bill Jansen 128 Gordon Gray 96, 107, 110,122 H.J. Hemmesch 110 Christ Jantzen 95 JohnD. Gray 42,53,55, 108 Hank Hemmesch 65 Willard Jantzen 101 William Gray 65 Charles Henley 137 Phil Jarvis 96 Rev. Thomas E. Green 137 Franks. Henry 35 W.D. Jeffery 49 C.E. Greenwood 49 T.S. Henry 66,78,90, C.A. Jenkins 90 C.G. Gregory 14 95,97, 103 Dr. Clayton Jensen 113, 120 Axel Gregerson 84, 120 Arthur Herk 104 Dr. Walter Jensen 91-92 Mr. Grey 14 Mrs. A.E. Hervey 43 Dr. Warren Jensen 124 Robert Griffen 132 Nick Hesch 54, 131 Jens Jenson 131 B.E. Groom 79 CM. Hetland 66,90 Rev. H.C. Jephcott 137 Bruce Grotberg 98 Dean Heuring 139 S.N. Johnsgard 66 Donna Grotberg 126 Ernest Hilborn 78,91 Anita Johnson 103 Jack Grotberg 129 Frank Hilborn 103 Rev. Carl W. Johnson 138 Perry Grotberg 107, 127-129 Russell Hilborn 110,122 Douglas Johnson 108 Sophie Weir Grotberg 120 Alton W. Hill 104 Edwin Johnson 92 Ben Grotte 59,86 Bill Hill 128 Ernest Johnson 78 Rev. Earl V. Gruff 138 Charles Hill 91, 126 Fred Johnson 102 Harry Gulbrandson 66 Floyd Hill 107 H.E. Johnson 78 David Gusaas 129 Sam Hill 98,103, 132 Helene Johnson 129 Gov. William Guy 124-126 C. Hillegoe 109 Herman Johnson 60 Paul Guyon 131 Merit D. Hills 20 J.A.Johnson 56 Rev. Curtis Haas 138 Mrs. Simon Hinchberger 107 Joe Johnson 107 Mr. Haberstitch 20 Rev. N. Hinds 137 J. Leo J ohnson 65 Dr. E.A. Hackle 83 Clarence Hirsch 132 Pres. Lyndon Johnson 122 Dr. Ted Hagen 128 Rev. H. Hoevernaars 137 Merle Johnson 126 Rev. M. Hailing 137 Julius Hoff 101 Nels A. Johnson 83,132 Rev. Thomas Hallstrom 138 Minerva Hogstad 78 Ole J. Johnson 24 John Halverson 92 John Hoiland 24,132 Willis Johnson 132

-150— Miss LaDuc 133 Rev. Lundh 138 Gov. La Follette 65 Rev. Martin Lutz 137 INDEX cont. Rev. J.W. La Grone 137 Violet Lutz 91 Howard Lahlum 109 William Arthur Lydell 86,97 Rev. Wilson Johnstone 96 John Laird 132 Karen Lydell 92 Rev. William Johnstone 137 Rev. Arthur Lanesboro 138 Bernard C. Lyons 92, 101, Charles Jones 102 Florence Lang 107 103,107-109 Gary Jones 86 Fred Lang 68 Rev. William Crosby Lyons. ... 138 Josie Jones 133 Rev. H. Langeland 137 Gladys Maasjo 113 Spike Jones 110 Henry Langemo 91 Dr. M. Macchaya 125 W.E. Jones 24 Howard Langemo 97, 104 D.D. MacFadgen 15, 24, 29 W.F. Jones 18 William Langer 54, 68, 83 Dr. A.C. Macdonald 98 Rev. O.M. Jorgenson 138 Bill Lantz 101-102 Dr. A.W. Macdonald 42, 62, 83 Walter Judd 108 Anna Larson 104 Dr. Neil Macdonald 54, 98, 109 Christine Juvrud 90 E.G. Larson 66 Wesley MacDowell 65 Milton Kane 128 Martin Larson 120 Oliver Mackey 35, 132 George S. Karshner 91 Rev. V.F. Larson 138 Charles Macnamara 137 A.C. Kasberg 131 132 Al Larvick 89,98,109,132 Fr. S. Maddock 137 Carl Katz 91 Oscar Larvick 101 Minnie Maier 110 Jay Katz 60,102 L.A. Lauritson 67 R.A. Maier 92, 101 Mable Kee . . 98 O.A. Laughlin 132 Mrs. R.A. Maier 92,101 H.E. Keene 132 LeeLaViollette 49 Ronald Maier 90 Al Keister 65 L.W. LaViolette 113 A.C.Malin 124 Mrs. Harold Kiefert 127 Oliver Lavoy 109 Don Manbeck 98 E.H. Kells 49 Grace Layton 98,103-104, 110 James Manoles 56 Earl Kelly 98,110,120 121 Ole S. Lea 131 Carl Manstrom 91 James Kelly 60,131 James Le Due 24 Andy Maresh 65 George Kelsey 60, 108 E.M. Lee 120 John Maresh 56 Rudy Kent 91,96, 103 Ida Bisek Prokop Lee . . . 97-98,104, Phil Mark 79, 103 Jack Kerner 90 113,120 Col. L.D. Marsh 7,12,24 A.R. Kernkamp 132 Peggy Lee 98 V.B. Marsh 101 Alma Kjelland Kerr 55 Rev. Robert Lee 138 Rev. Ernest Martell 138 WadeKetterling 129 T. Melvin Lee 66 William Martell 102 Rev. Charles Kilner 137 J.M. Leegard 61,97 Fred P. Martin 129 C.F. Kindred 1314, 24 Marlyn Legler 129 Mrs. M.L. Martin 68 Bob King 127 William Lemke 53 A.E.H. Martyr 137 Carl King 66 Arnie Leno 126 George W. Mason 91,107 Fred King 60,62,68,97 Henrietta Lentz 98 Harry Mason 91 Gorman King 97, 110 Robert Lentz 128, 133 Mart Mason 49 P.O. King 20,24, 131, 137 Wayne Lerud 98, 113 M.E. Mason 132 Robert King 92 Orris Lerud 98,113 S.M. Mason 43,132 Rev. Perry Kingman 137 Albert Lewellyn 121 Don Matchan 86, 90 91 Jerome Kintner 20 Mildred Lewzader 104 Wendlin Mattern 91 Joe Kirkwood 68 Dr. O.G. Libby 42 Charles Maughan 51 Dean Kiser 91 A.L. Lieberman 68 Rev. EugeneMcAlister 138 Gene Kish 127 Capt. William Lien 65 Rev. James R. McArthur 138 Phyllis Kish 127 E. Liljenberg 50 Fr. Gerald McCarthy 137 Susie Kjelland 129 Rev. R.E. Liljedahl 138 Mike McCarthy 32, 66, 79 Tom Kjelland 129 Seth Lincoln 24, 131 J.E. McCartney 133 Dr. C.J. Klein 104 Clarence Lind 107 Harry McConn 109 Judy Klein 127 Al Lindeen 50 Frank McCormick 107 Dr. Eugene Kleinpell 84,91,143 Karen Lindemann 127 Minard McCrea 108, 122,133 Tom Kleppe 126 Larry Lindemann 127 J. Gordon McCucheon 91 Harry M. Knott 58, 65 W.H. Locke 35 Wade McCurley 124 Ole Knudson. . . 15,24,55,60,65, 132 Rev. A.K. Lockrem 138 William McCurley 124 Fr. Paul Koehler 137 John W. Lofthouse 108 ArtMcDaniel 102 R.K. Koehler 104 Rev. Bill Loge 138 Clifford McDonald 56 Angeline Koehn 49 John Loh 109 Duncan McDonald 143 Bob Kohler 129 Dr. Roscoe Lokken 91-92, Hugh McDonald 42 Carl Kohn 108 124,143 M.H. McDonald 101 Rev. Donald Kolander 137 Lewis Lolling 53 Alex McFadgen 35 Irvin Koslofsky 128-129 Mary Long 91 Neil McFadgen 55, 59, 132 Charles Kotter 68 Dr. Kenneth Lorenz 121-122 R.Kenneth McFarland 91 Ed Kramer 103 William Lorenz 97 Dr. George McFarland 104, 133,143 Billy Krause 92,98 Elsie Lossau 108, 129 E.H. McFarland 55 William Krause 86 Einar Loven 122,129 R. Kenneth McFarland 59,91 Dr. Ross Kringlie 127 Thomas Lowe 108 Edward McGee 92 Grace Krogh 66 P.O. Ludvig 49, 66, 68 James McGee 65,110 Matt Krogh 54,66 R.B. Ludvigson 101, 125, 129 R.C. McGee 132 M.P. Krough 132 Dr. Roger Ludwig 129 Father McGeogh 66 Vernon Krough 56, 60, 91 C.F. Luessen 61 W.J. McGibbon 89,91,98 Earl Kruschwitz 96, 98, 132 Frank Luessen 66,78,83,91,96, Dr. D.N. McGillivray 60,65 Dr. Cy Kruse 124 98, 110, 131-132 C.N. McGillvray 90 Rev. A. Kuehn 138 Fred Luessen 78 R.J. McHattie 96 Mickey Kvien 129 Elmour Lum 60 A.J. Mclnnes 30,59,60 James Kyser 103 E. Donald Lum 60 J. Mclssac 35 JackLadbury 131 O. Lund 19 Elsie McKay 15 Ida LaDuc 7 Robert Lundberq 104 Everett McKay 104

—151— Milton Myhre 97 Mathias Olson 43,137 Phyllis Myhre 127 Melvin Olson 97,104 INDEX cont. Florence Myreck 133 Molly Olson 56 David Mythaler 90 Norman Olson 104 Lyle McKay 103 Stanley Mythaler 90 Tollef Olson 132 Red McKay 60 Rev. C.G. Naeseth 138 Vince Olson 113,121 Viv McKay 66 Faltine Nebauer 49 William Olson 53 William A. McKay 35 Arthur F. Nelson 98 Dr. Roy Olstinger 98 Dr. R.E. McKibben . . . 104, 109, 126 C.W. Nelson 62,65 Olga Olufson 79 P.B. McKinney 121,126 E.B. Nelson 109 Theo Orness 101 WilliamMcKinney 132 Don Nelson 127 Herman Osen 97,109 Prof. L.B. McMullen 50 Dorothy Nelson 127 Willis Osmon .. .91,95, 120,121, 128 A.M. McNair Jr 78 Earling Nelson 129 Walter Ott 60 Dr. Ralph McNeil 137 Rev. Ernest Nelson 65,138 Durwood Otterson 86 James McNutty 53 H.E. Nelson 54-55, 60, 132 C.K. Otto 32, 44, 49, 65, 96 Fr. McPhee 137 I.H. Nelson 132 Dr. A.D. Ottinger 98 Hattie McPherson 25 Mrs. Henry Nelson 104 Mrs. A.D. Ottinger 103,110 W.H. McPherson 131,132 Lloyd Nelson 102 Frank Oulton 92 Lawrence Meldahl 90,104 Omar Nelson 68 Erma Overby 127 H.P. Melhouse 61 Eli Nelthorpe 137 F.E. Packard 44 F.S.Mercer 138 R.A. Nestos 54 Joseph Pacquette 98 Dr. C.J.Meredith 62,67, 104 Otto Neumann 49 Joe Padden 26 Roger Mergenthal 126 John Neustadter 53 Christ Paetow 138 Lester E. Mericle 107 Rev. E. Nielson 137 F.W. Pagels 56 Vern Messner 131 JamesW. Nielson 35,44,55,90 Dr. W.N. Palmer 53, 56 Ralph Metcalf 128 Minnie J. Nielson 53-54, 113 Harm Pals 110 R.E.Metcalf 137 N.W. Nielson 89 J.S. Parkhouse 15, 20, 24 R. LeeMeurett 122,127 N.M. Nielson 53,61,68 Rev. George Parish 137 Herman Meyer 125 Wylie Nielson 24 Paul Patsodeau 19 De Mar Meyers 65 Mrs. Wylie Nielson 49 A.M. Paulson 86, 95, 97,103-104 Marshall Midthum 129 Herman Nix 68, 138 A.P. Paulson 53,60,68, 132 Ernest Miedema. . 114, 122, 128, 131 Tom Nix 97 Jack Paulson 128 Ronald Mier 18 Helen Noeske 120 John Paulson 128 Gudrun Mikkelson 86 Paul Noeske 109 Mildred Paulson 68 Magne Mikkelson 65, 67, 132 Joe Noles 102,121, 126 William Paulson ... 90,122,128-129 Thomas Mikoda 102 C.H. Noltimier 54 Col. Amasa Peake 42 Miller Brothers 96 Louis Noltimier 59, 61, 66, 132 A.P. Peake 132 C.A.Miller 24 Harold Noonan 62 Dr. Arthur Peake 65 Rev. Cecil Miller 128,137 Thomas Noonan 60, 62 William Pearce 86 Edgar Miller 95 Rev. Norby 138 A. Pearson 113 Ivah Miller 126 Marlyn Nordquist 124 Dean Pedersen 127 JanetMiller 137 Ed Norgaard 66 Charles Pegg 104 Ray Miller 121 Herman Norman 108 Earl Pegg 25 Roberto. Miller 89,90 W.N. Norris 110 Eugene Pegg ... 25, 50, 54, 59, 62, 83 Mrs. R.O.Miller 97 Ben Northridge 62, 66,132 J.C. Penney 68 Stanley Miller 91 Rev. Thomas Nugent.... 54, 60, 79, Lee Perkins 127 John Mimnaugh 42 90,96,98, 138 George Peoples 5 I.G.Moe 53-54 Rev. Glenn Nycklemoe 138 Monroe Perry 126 I.J. Moe 55,67,83,131 Sen. Gerald Nye 86 Gen. J.J. Pershing 53 Lucille Pomeroy Moe 96 O.J. Nygaard 59 H.M. Personius 35 Mikal Mogaard 59 Marlin Oberg 132 Myron Personius 61 SabinaMohr 121,122 Rev. R.A. Ofstedal 138 C.J. Person 98 Pastor Harry Molstore 138 Carl Oglesby 67 C.L. Peterson 132 C.V. Money 89,91 Frank Oglesby 69 Dalton Petersen 129 Fritjof Monseth 121,137,138 Sam Oglesby 60 Anton Peterson 109 Thomas Moodier 79 Earl Olsberg 97 DeForest Peterson 103,121 Archie Moore 129 H.A. Olsberg 66,132 Earl K. Peterson 98 Max Moore 59,91, 127 Harry Olsby 60 H.J. Peterson 132 Dr. Will Moore 83 ArneOleson 15,24 Obert (Hub) Peterson . . .68,91,122 Major J.W. Moreland 84 Karl J. Olsen 25,60,101 Oliver Peterson 66, 84, 86, 92 C.C.Morgan 91 Darby O'Malley 14, 24, 67,131 Ty Peterson 120, 131-132 Mark Morgan 139 "Ole the Hermit" 91,98,110 Chet Pforr 107 Pat Morgan 91 Gov. Allen Olson 128, 129 Adrian Pfusch 120,132 James Morrison 12 Alvin Milton Olson 83-84 Ben Pfusch 62,90, 101 John Morrison 60 Archie Olson 102 B.R. Pfusch 132 Harold Mortenson 56 C.E.Olson 62 Diane Phillips 113 Mort Mortenson 67-68 C.J.Olson 54 Ted Phillips 113 Gov. John Moses 84 C.N.Olson 42 Emma Pickard 98 Rev. Laurence Moultrie 137 Carl Olson 53, 104,108 H.O. Pickens 102 L.G.Moultrie 132 Carl T.Olson 104 Frederick Pickett 137 Gerald Movius 61 Carl V.Olson 97,103 John Piller 54-56, 59, 62,66 Col. C.F. Mudgett 35,49,55,60 Curtis Olson 86, 89, 91, 95, Del Pinke 129 Col. Gilman C. Mudgett 102 102-103,108,110, 131-132 H. Place 108-109 "Moon" Mullins 97 Dale Olson 120, 128-129, 131 Leon Plantz 127 Ron Munkeby 121 Rev. David Olson 120,128,131 Rev. Charles R. Plaster 138 Gen. Emerson Murray 128 Henning Olson 86 Dr. R.S. Platou 49 Carl Myhre 127 John Olson 108 Leila Platou 49 Lyle Myhre 103-104,108 Martha Olson 104 L.S. Platou 131

-152- G.I. Rust 110 L.A. Smith 104 Bob Rydout 98 Nadine O'Leary Smith 98 INDEX cont. Rev. Lawrence Rydquist . . 103,138 Mark Smith 56,65 John Sad 60,68,102 Thomas Smith 35 Dr. R.S. Platou 4 E.A. Sager 131,133 W.W. Smith 49,60-61, 131-132 Earl Ployhar 49 S.A. Sager 24 William R. Smith 35 Frank E. Ployhar 43-44,59, 61 Fr. J.G. Sailer 90,137 Rev. Fred Smyithe 137 James Ployhar 121 Hank Sampson 109 Rev. C.S. Snyder 137 Percy Ployhar 60-61 J.H. Sampson 54,56,59,61,66 Rev. Elling S. Solheim 137 Roy Ployhar 66,67,97, Rev. Gustaf Sandanger 137 Carl Somdahl 68 126, 128-129 Rev. G.W. Sandstead 138 Martin Somdahl 65 Dick Plum 127-128 Lester Sansburn 78 Alf C. Sorenson 68, 132 A.L. Plummer 25 Arnold Sandness . . 104,108,120,131 Dale Sorenson 68,107 C.W. Pollock 59-60,132 Grace Layton Sandness 121 Frank Sorenson 66 Earl Pomeroy 128-129 Gene Sarazen 68 S.T. Sorenson 91 Grady Porter 125 Phillip Sauer 68 Rev. S.D. Sorgen 138 William Posthumas 66 Rev. Victor A. Saude 138 Gov. A.G. Sorlie 59 Norman Potter 83 R. Saunders 60 Ade Soroos 60 Monroe Pottoroff 91-92 C.E. Sayles 131 Ralph Soroos 65 Dr. E.A. Pray 53,83 Harold Schafer 104 Arthur Spaulding 67 W.H. Pray 56,131,132 Dr. A. Scheldahl 56 Gerry Sparrow 90 Rev. Elam S. Preston 137 CharlesSchelkoph 124 Don Spenningsby 90 Byron Preul 109 Gwen Schelkoph 126 R.L. Spenningsby 103 N.A. Price 137 Chuck Scherr 127 Ronald Spicer 61 Dr. Sam Rankin 126 C.F. Schilling 20 Marie Spiker 56 E.G. Ranum 113 Rev. E.G. Schilling 139 Fr. Spitzenberger 137 Rev. L. Rasmussen 137 George Schlittenhart 35, 128 L.T. Sproul 59, 66, 126 Ray Rasmussen 43 Ervin Schmidt 89 Rev. B.M. Spurr 137 Robert Rathji 60 J.J. Schmitz 90 Frank Stack 24 Alice Ratzlaff 102 Fr. Bernard Schneider 137 Mr. Stair 20 Arthur Ratzlaff 96 Francis Schoefter 109 William Stark 79 Kenneth Raveling 35, 102, 128 Frank Schoefter 104 Herman Starke 24 Mr, Redner 53 Mavis Schoefter 109 S. Van Steenberg 24 E.J. Reich 109 Fred Schultz 110 H.C. Stenshoel 131-132 William Reid 132 Harold Schultz 110,126 Art Stern 65 Julius Reitan 98 F.P. Schultz 132 Burt Stern 78 LeoReinbold 129,132 Rev. Warren E. Schultz 137 Herman Stern . . 50, 54, 60 61, 79, 89, R.H. Remington 20 Charles Scott 24 95, 104,109,120,124-128 Frank Remley 95 Owen Scott 91 Les Stern 66 Dr. Paul Reslock 97 Bill Sebens 91 A. Sternberg 24,131 L.D. "Dusty" Rhoades 125 G.S. Secrest 24 Mrs. A. Sternberg 25 R.C. Richards 59 Peter Seeman 15, 32 Charles Stevens 65 Charles Richardson 24 Gordon Severson 107 Reynold Stewart 84 Earl Richter 126 Si Severson 86 HarlowStillings 91, 103 Fred Riedman 50 Wayne Severson 107 Charles Stof let 129 Irvin Riedman 98,102,104, Wes Severson 107 Trygve Stone 60 113,129 Allison Seymour 65 Williams. Story 132 Andy Risem 91 Mr. Shark 61 EdytheStowell 60, 102 D.S. Ritchie 25, 53, 61, 90, 132 Frank Shearer 108 Charles Stowman 132 Thomas Ritchie 15, 24, 61,131 J.B. Shearer 66 Casey Stoudt 125 Henry Robinson 53 Roy Sheppard 90,101,128 Merrill H. Strandberg 97,132 C.R. Roberts 133 Don Sherman 126 William Stratman 89, 98 C.R. Robertson 60 Leonard Sherman 110, 126 Joe Straus 84 Ina Callom Robertson 98 Paul Sherman 61,66,110 Leo Straus 50 La Rae Robertson 97 Pete Sherman 126 M.G. Straus 50 Dr. E.R. Roberts 60,64 Al Shriner 68 PiusStroh 62 Mrs. John Rockefeller 49 BeBeShopp 97 E.B. Stull 137 Gov. Nelson Rockefeller 120 Mr. Sidner 53 H.Stull 15 O.M. Roe 56,68 Benjamin Seifert 53 William S. Stutsman 91,95 C.C. Rogers 24 Christ Seifert 53 H.B. Sullivan 49 Joseph Rogers 24 Larry Sievers 109 Arthur Sunde 66 D. Rollie 132 Rev. J.H. Sifton 15, 143 RoseSund 128 Edward Romfo 132 Zackie Sigerson 132 Nicolai (Anna) Swanson 103, Rev. Donald Ronning 137 BenSikes 49 122,125 Oscar Rood 86 John Simons 21, 35 E.H. Swanson 131 Herbert Root 15, 24,131 O. Simenson 132 Rev. F.H. Swanson 138 Dr. Howard Rose 124,144 Thomas Simpson 137 Ed Syverson 68 Gen. Rosser 56 Rev. J.L. Sizer 137 Jack Syverson 67 Les Rostad 113 A.H. Skinner 15 W.C. Taylor 43 Rev. John Rotto 138 Valborg Skorpen 95 Rev. Reuben E. Teslow 138 Clarence Roughton 84 John Skretting 91,132 Dr. S.N. Thams 56 Jim Roughton 109 Arthur Smith 104 Gary Tharaldson 129 Charles Rudolph 91 Clyde Smith 55 Clayton Thayer 91 Maxine Rudow 61 Dan Smith 90 A.S. Thompson 65 Rushfelt 19,26,132 F.U. Smith 121,122,128 George A. Thompson 24 A.H. Russell 35 JamesSmith 19 T.A. Thompson 59 John Russell 14,24,25,131 Jake P. Smith 90-91,95,97,121 Thomas Thompson 20 Rev. Russow 137 John Smith 89 Sam Thompson 91

—153— Joel Weiser 15, 20, 24, 56, 103, E. Winterer 133 131-132,143 Herman Winterer 25 INDEX cont. Dr. J. Frederick Weltzin . 78-79,143 Dr. W.A. Wire 93 William Wemett 55, 65, 68,108 Rev. David Wirt 138 J.H.S. Thomsen 132 Brad Wenaas 129 Rev. C.I. Wold 137 Gary Tharaldson 129 George Wentzel 78,61 Henry Wold 21,24 J.W. Thoreen 62 William J. Westergaard 35,131 Wilton Wold 49 A.C. Thorkelson 55,68,108 Rev. W.A. Weyhrauch 61,138 Mr. Wood 26 Thelma Thorkelson 92 Col. Edwin L. White 103 L.A.Wood 131-132 H.L. Thorndal 125 Gov. Frank White 44, 49, 53-55 S.H.Woodford 138 Randolph Thorne 61 George M. White 25 P.P. Woolworth 55 Mrs. Dale Thorson 97 Rev. G.H. Whitman 137 G. Worthington 7 Dennis Thompson 128 Lewis Whitson 78,132 David Wright 127 Clayton Tompt 32 Olaf Wick 68,78,92 Don Wright 122 Clifton Tompt 128 Dr. Edwin Wicks 107 Mrs. Frank White 49 Sarah Tooley 78, 83-84 Elmer Wicks 66,104,121-122 E.P.Wright 24 Orson Tooley 110 Dr. F.L. Wicks 50, 86, 108 George Wright 66 Dr. A.A. Toring 108 Dr. Fred Wicks 107 L.E.Wright 59 G.H. Toring 15 James Wick 91 Lowell Wright 121-122 George Toring 90,108 Leslie Wicks 83 WilliamH. Wright 137 Ben Torguson 97 Dr. Muriel Wicks 107,124,128 C.L. Wylie 131 A.C. Townley 53 Milton Wick 91 E.W. Wylie 131 Helen Tracy 78,124 Russell Widdifield 90,96 W.R. Wylie 35 John Tracy 54 Dr. Ron Wiisanen 128 Ed Wyttenhach 56,66 M. Tracy 24,131 Henry Wilberg 91 Tom Yaeger 129 Neil Tracy 62 Fr. David Wild 137 John Yepson 91,132 C.E. Treglawny 137 Rev. FredricWild 137 Rev. Carl B. Yllvisaker 138 Lloyd Triebold 91,97 Rev. J.S. Wilds 137 Donald Young 107 Percy Trubshaw 54, 60-62, 68 Ed Wiley 24 George Young 25, 50, 132 Harry Truman 89,98,101 Delia Wilkins 108 Lyle Young 103 M.K. Ulmer 90 W.G. Wilkins 108 Sen. Milton Young 120, 125-126 Gust U loth 68 Wendell Willkie 83 VinceZacharias 83,124 Harold Utecht 127 Willi Williams 20 OttoZetterberg 132 Rev. Richard Unkenholz 137 W.R.Williams 131 Dr. S.A. Zimmerman 43 G.B. Vallandigham 24 Howard Willson 61, 66-67 Dr. A.Z. Zimmerman 55 Pastor Van Campen 138 F.P.Wilson 138 Jerry Zinck 124 C. Vandestreek 121,128 Pres. Wilson 53 Sam Zuckerman 78 Anton Vandrovec 84 Rev. J.J. Windland 137 Dr. Grant Zwick 121-122 Dr. Paul Vangerud 122,127 JohnWindish 129 Dr. W.C. Zwick 89 Rev. Bill Van Gerpen 138 Lena Vangstad 90,124 Thilda Vangstad 90,124 Dr. J. Van Houten 42, 53 S. Varco 50 V.A. Vaupel 60 V.C. Vaupel 62 Victor Vaupel 56 Rev. C.E. Vermilya 137 J.W. Vidal 131 K.M. Vistad 104 Ernest Vogel 89 Herman Vogel 60 Rev. Vollmer 138 Mrs. John Vondrachek 101 Alice Wagner 107 Elsie Wagner 32 F.A. Waite 35 A.J.Walker 35 Alice R.Walker 96 C.S.Walker 131 H.N.Walker 54-55, 132 Hiram Walker 12,14 Myron Walker 65 Q.D. Wall 78 D.G. Wallin 132 RollandWallin 60 L.S.Ward 44 M.S.Ward 133 Dr. Merle Ward 91 E.M.Warren 43 Walter Watne 125 Rhiny Weber 129 Rev. Wm. M. Weber 137 A. John Weber 125 Mrs. C.S. Webster 84 Dale Webster 98,120 Leslie Webster 79,104 Roger Weisenburger 129

-154— - 100 Years — A Century To Celebrate We choose to celebrate the actions and achievements of all those who have been the people of Valley City during these past hundred years. People who have been strong in their faith in the city, active in its business and economic life, doing their job whether it was one of leadership or one of carrying out devotedly their daily assignments. The celebration this year is a dedication to all of those who in the past hundred years were a part of the city, for short years or long residences, each taking some part in its existence, its advances and its progress.

City of Valley City

Dale Olson Roger Bischoff Commission President Vice President

Charles Stowman Patricia Hardy Willis Johnson Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner F 644 • V3 V35 1983 c.2