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  • From the Past: Retail stores expand hours on Saturdays

    Renee Hopkins|Mar 25, 2024

    12 Years Ago March 31, 1949 Mr. and Mrs. Harry Beach left Monday for Havre, Montana, upon receiving information that their son, Marvin, had been seriously injured. They were told that he had been pinned under a Caterpillar tractor, which he was operating, when it overturned. He suffered fractures in both legs and other injuries. Retail stores in Carrington will stay open until 9 p.m. Saturday evenings, beginning April 16, and that schedule will be observed until further notice. It was decided...

  • From the Past: Presser Best of Show at Winter Show

    Renee Hopkins|Mar 18, 2024

    12 Years Ago March 24, 1949 Pfc. Claude W. Swart graduated this week from the Air Force Communications School at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, it was announced by the base commander, Brigadier General Emil C. Kiel. Albin F. Monson, 61, formerly associated with Standard Oil Company in Carrington, passed away at Minot Thursday. Ervin Topp of Grace City was elected president of the Foster County Crop Improvement Association at a meeting of directors held in the county agent’s office in C...

  • From the Past: Skytland receives Award of Excellence

    Renee Hopkins|Mar 11, 2024

    12 Years Ago March 17, 1949 Appealing to local public officials to help control the distribution of obscene comic books to children under 18, Attorney General Wallace E. Warner said Monday his office does not plan to act as a “book burner.” Carrington’s grand old man, David Graham, is 92 years old and still active, in good health and high spirits. It is almost an understatement to call him an old man, for he carries his age better than most men. More than $15,000 in prizes will be awards to re...

  • From the Past: Home destroyed by fire in Carrington

    Renee Hopkins|Mar 4, 2024

    12 Years Ago March 10, 1949 Back from his air tour to points in the west, R.W. Hargrave, Sr. is very enthusiastic about air travel, declaring he had the time of his life on the trip. He marveled at the short time it took to get to his destination. On the trip out he left Minneapolis at 9:30 in the morning and was in Burbank Calif, that evening at 7:10. Erection of a memorial in the Carrington Cemetery to be dedicated on Memorial Day is contemplated by the McCreary Bonderud post, Veterans of...

  • From the Past: Carrington wrestlers state runner-ups

    Renee Hopkins|Feb 26, 2024

    12 Years Ago March 3, 1949 Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Rusk and J.E. Galehouse returned Saturday after a month’s trip during which they visited the Hawaiian Islands. They were accompanied from Los Angeles by Mr. and Mrs. George Beier of Watertown, S.D. former Carrington residents. An explosion in the oven in the Hotel Café kitchen caused injuries to Mrs. Jack Petit, wife of one of the proprietors. She was burned about the face, having a second degree burn on her forehead and third degree burns on her chee...

  • From the Past: Six wrestlers claim titles at region

    Renee Hopkins|Feb 19, 2024

    12 Years Ago February 24, 1949 The McHenry High School student association and McHenry community again played host to the Foster County schools in their annual county basketball tournament. The tournament got underway in the McHenry gymnasium Wednesday evening, Feb. 16, with the Foster County schools of Glenfield, Bordulac, Grace City and McHenry participating. In the finals on Friday, McHenry teams come through to win first place in both the boys and girls divisions. Mrs. R.F. Gilliland...

  • From the Past: Duntley, new optometrist in town

    Renee Hopkins|Feb 12, 2024

    12 Years Ago February 17, 1949 Transfer of the Foster County Junior Fair property to Foster County was completed at a recent meeting of the board of county commissioners, the act being in conformity with the proposal approved by the voters of the county in the general election last November. With this transfer, the Fair association went out of existence and the Foster County Fair became a county institution. Stene’s Service Station’s bowling team, Carrington, took the lead in the state bow...

  • From the Past: Lofstedt wins Good Citizen award

    Renee Hopkins|Feb 5, 2024

    12 Years Ago Feb. 10, 1949 George Liddle, was hospitalized with burns about the face and neck as a result of an explosion at Kunkel Motors Thursday. The accident occurred when Liddle was cleaning a gas tank and fumes were mysteriously ignited. The impact also caused a front window at Kunkel’s to break. Mrs. John L. Leoboldt, 77, Edmunds oldest pioneer, passed away early Friday, January 28, at the Jamestown Hospital, where she had been a patient for a week. Winner of the 1949 Good Citizen a...

  • From the Past: Dr. Duntley, new optometrist in town

    Renee Hopkins|Jan 29, 2024

    12 Years Ago Feb. 3, 1949 Pfc. Rolland M. Burnite son of Mrs. Selma Burnite has graduated from the automotive technician course at the USAF technical school, Fort Francis E. Warren, Wyoming, according to an announcement by Col. John C.B. Elliott, commanding officer. Preparation of seed for spring planting is now being done in the new seed house recently built here by Klindworth Seed and Supply, of which Otto W. Klindworth is proprietor. The new structure is an addition to the warehouse building...

  • From the Past: Pony donated to Dakota Boys Ranch

    Renee Hopkins|Jan 22, 2024

    12 Years Ago January 27, 1949 In session here Tuesday night, the Tri-County Medical Society elected officers and attended to other business of the organization. Elected president of the group was Dr. W.C. Vogelwede of Carrington, Dr. P.A. Boyum of Harvey is vice president, Dr. D.W. Matthal of Fessenden secretary-treasurer, Dr. R.F. Gilliand of Carrington delegate, Dr. C.G. Owens of New Rockford alternate delegate and Dr. E.J. Schwinghammer of New Rockford counselor. Richard Dale was elected...

  • From the Past: Aarestad new at the Independent

    Renee Hopkins|Jan 15, 2024

    12 Years Ago January 20, 1949 Mrs. Wilfred Aarestad of Carrington is a new member of the staff of The Foster County Independent, in the capacity of reporter and bookkeeper. Lowest temperature recorded in Carrington thus far this winter was 27 degrees below zero, the official reading taken at the Soo Line weather recording station at 7 a.m. Wednesday morning. Marvin Johnson, Glenfield, was among a group of 65 North Dakotans who left Jamestown, on Monday morning, Jan. 10, for Washington, D.C.,...

  • From the Past: Carr's Launderette opened Thursday

    Renee Hopkins|Jan 8, 2024

    12 Years Ago January 13, 1949 Election of officers took place at the regular monthly meeting of the Carrington volunteer fire department Monday evening. C.W. Yoder was re-elected assistant chief of the department. Russell Schutt was elected to succeed Joe Polries as secretary-treasurer, Martin Hjelseth was re-elected trustee for a three year term. F.K. Wheeler serves as chief of the department through appointment by the city mayor. He began a two-year term in 1948. Recently elected officers...

  • From the Past: Roney takes over as state's attorney

    Renee Hopkins|Jan 1, 2024

    12 Years Ago January 6, 1949 Thomas A. Roney took over the duties of state’s attorney of Foster County on Monday morning succeeding C.W. Burnham. He will maintain his office above the Chocolate Shop cafe. He has engaged Mrs. Lyman Robertson to be his stenographer. F.K. Wheeler was installed as president of the Carrington Kiwanis club at the regular weekly session Wednesday noon, with C.W. Burnham, past district governor, as installing officer. Burnham presented the president’s pin to Whe...

  • From the Past: CHS students hold dance-a-thon

    Renee Hopkins|Dec 25, 2023

    12 Years Ago December 30, 1948 The Harvey Hornets defeated Carrington Cardinals at Harvey 49-23 Wednesday night. The hot shooting team of Harvey had little trouble with the Cardinals after the second quarter. The Hornets are the best shooting the Cardinals have hit this season and from all reports have been going great all season. The local independent team of Company F defeated the high school Cardinals by a 32-29 count Tuesday night. In as good a game as it gets, the two teams battled on even...

  • From the Past: Santa Claus Day held Saturday

    Renee Hopkins|Dec 18, 2023

    12 Years Ago December 23, 1948 Chilo W. “Bud” Burnham, Jr., who for the past two years has been located in Washington, D.C., as administrative assistant to Congressman Charles R. Robertson, plans to return to Carrington soon after the New Year to engage in the general practice of law. He will be associated with his father, C.W. Burnham, Sr., who has maintained a law office in the city since January , 1915. More children than ever before received bags of candy and nuts from Santa Claus last Sat...

  • From the Past: Christmas Carol Festival held Sunday

    Renee Hopkins|Dec 11, 2023

    12 Years Ago December 16, 1948 Burial services for two men killed in action in World War II have been set for 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Carrington Cemetery. The remains are those of T/5 Arnold F. Solberg, who was killed in Belgium, December 25, 1945. Amd Pvt. Alva Meyers, killed in action on Iwo Jima, March 2, 1945. Solberg was a son of Oscar Solberg, Carrington, and Meyers a son of Mr. and Mrs. Nola Meyers, Carrington. McVille High School surprised the Carrington Cardinals and defeated them...

  • From the Past: One-Act play advances to state

    Renee Hopkins|Dec 4, 2023

    12 Years Ago December 9, 1948 Marvin Johnson of Glenfield and Paul Marriage, Carrington, are completing arrangements this month to visit Washington, D.C., after the first of the year when some 700 Farmers Union members from six midwest states descend on the nation’s capitol when the new 81st Congress swings into action. Mr. and Mrs. E.S. Andrews observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Wednesday, December 8, 1948. Their three daughters, Mrs. Ivadell Smith, Mrs. H.W. Kriewald and Mrs. F...

  • From the Past: Mail affected by gasoline shortages

    Renee Hopkins|Nov 27, 2023

    12 Years Ago December 2, 1948 First of this season’s Santa Claus letters, comes from Merle O. Garret, who lists his wants in a letter which says, “Dear Santa: I am a little boy 6 years old. This is my first year of school and I like my teacher. I would like a farm set for Christmas, also a toy balky mule Crow Shoot set and a pair of cowboy boots. Bring me some candy and nuts too. I am a good boy.” George Whitford is the new agent at the Northern Pacific Depot, taking the place left vacant when...

  • From the Past: Storm dumps eight inches of snow

    Renee Hopkins|Nov 20, 2023

    12 Years Ago November 18, 1948 Steve’s Grocery in Carrington has the following specials: Boston butts or pork loin roast, $0.49 lb.; Swift’s Essex summer sausage, $0.51 lb; Spry 3-lb. tin, $1.15; Hilex, $0.45 gal.; Duz, Tide, Fab $0.31 box; Charmin toilet tissue, 4-roll pkg. $0.31; Delicious apples, 20 lb. box $1.85; red potatoes, 10 lbs. $0.37; 100 lb. bag $4.59. November 17, a baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wolsky, Bordulac, at Carringon Hospital. Funeral services were held Tue...

  • From the Past: Jaeger Hardware new business on Main

    Renee Hopkins|Nov 13, 2023

    12 Years Ago November 11, 1948 Miss Betty Ruth Topp, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Topp, Grace City, will represent North Dakota in clothing achievement at the national 4-H Club Congress in Chicago from November 26 to December 4. The University of North Dakota, under direction of John E.E. Howard, will present a concert in Fessenden High School on Friday, Nov. 19. A member of that organization is Roger Engberg of Carrington. Now employed temporarily in the T.H. Cousins, Jr., home in Carrington...

  • From the Past: Estabrook students new at Carrington

    Renee Hopkins|Nov 6, 2023

    12 Years Ago November 4, 1948 Barbara Craven, Carrington, was elected president of the eighth district Future Homemakers of America, when a district rally was held in Carrington last Saturday. There were 96 girls present from the schools of Jamestown, Wimbledon, Medina, Cooperstown, New Rockford and Carrington. Soon to arrive at the farm of Lawrence Steinbach, a farmer of north of Barlow, will be the family of Boddian Ochockyj, displaced persons from Europe, who arrived in New York last Sunday....

  • From the Past: Theodore Ramsey wins radio contest

    Renee Hopkins|Oct 30, 2023

    12 Years Ago October 28, 1948 “You and Your Clothing,” was discussed in detail by the Foster County Homemakers project leaders when they gathered in Carrington on Oct. 19, for their fall clothing meeting. Mable L. Coyne, county home agent, reported. Windup of a year of 4-H work in Foster County took place Saturday evening at the armory, Carrington, when the annual 4-H banquet and program were held. The Rebekah Lodge served the meal to 175 members and friends. A new hangar, 50 feet by 60 fee...

  • From the Past: Thefts reported in McHenry

    Renee Hopkins|Oct 23, 2023

    12 Years Ago October 21, 1948 Provided good weather prevails, an extensive improvement project will be completed at the Klindworth Seed and Supply owned and operated by Otto Klindworth, before the end of this year. It was announced this week by Mr. Klindworth. The story of Babe Ruth, the all-time great man of baseball, will be shown on the screen at the Grand Theatre on four days next week, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. William Bendix plays the part of home run king in this picture....

  • From the Past: Chieftain Motor Lodge has new owners

    Renee Hopkins|Oct 16, 2023

    12 Years Ago October 14, 1948 Brig Gen. William A. Matheny of Carrington, serving with the U.S. Army Group in Greece, was awarded the decoration of Knight Commander of the Order of George I for “valuable and inestimable services to Greece and her Army.” The award was presented by King Paul at ceremonies held at the Royal Palace in Athens in the presence of American and Greek military and diplomatic leaders. The state Homemakers council, representing Homemakers clubs in 52 counties, will hol...

  • From the Past: New minister at Calvary Baptist Church

    Renee Hopkins|Oct 9, 2023

    12 Years Ago October 7, 1948 The Rev. Wilmer Quiring of Emo, Kansas, has accepted an appointment as pastor in Calvary Baptist Church, Carrington, and is expected to arrive here late in November to take up permanent duties. He will succeed Rev. A. Itterman who resigned and left in August. Wheeler’s Service Station, Carrington, is one of 10 in the state which won honors in a Standard Oil tire sale contest. As a reward, a representative of the station is entitled to a free trip to the Atlas Tire F...

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