The Official Newspaper for Foster County
The Official Newspaper for Foster County
75 Years Ago
July 31, 1947
A midget Hereford calf was sold last week by Keith Stedman to James Heron of the Northwest Wildlife Show. Stedman received $200 for the animal. The calf, 18 months old, weighed 400 pounds and was 32 inches high. It failed to grow normally, and Stedman hit upon the idea of selling the animal to a wildlife show which was making the fairs of the state.
New district manager here for the Woodmen Accident Company is Donald A. Hess, formerly of Antler, N.D. He came to Carrington recently taking over management of the agency formerly held by Mr. Compton of Jamestown.
Donkey baseball is hard on the muscles and slightly unorthodox according to the members of the married men’s teams who took the single men in the game here last week by a score of 8 to 7. It wasn’t hitting, nor was it pitching, nor any sensational fielding that turned the tide in favor of the married men. It just happened that the donkeys behaved slightly better when handled by the married men.
Capt. Charles Rogers, until recently stationed in Italy, arrived last Wednesday to visit his father. F. Ray Rogers. He was stationed with the occupation forces in Italy the past year. On his arrival in this country he learned that he has an assignment with the Army in Fargo.
Resignation of Constance M. Smith as deputy treasurer of Foster County was announced this week by County Treasurer A. W. Erickson, Mrs. Smith has accepted a position as a bookkeeper for Tri-County Electric Cooperative, REA organization with headquarters in Carrington, and is now working in the new position.
Succeeding Mrs. Smith in the treasurers office will be Mrs. D.K. Clark, who was deputy when Mrs. Smith was treasurer (for two terms ending last May 1).
Standard Oil’s first load of gasoline to arrive in Carrington by transport was delivered last Saturday by a Sioux Falls transport company operating from Moorhead. It was started by Art Anderson, one of the oil companies local drivers.
50 Years Ago
July 27, 1972
The grandson and granddaughter of Foster County’s first white settler made Carrington and Lake Juanita stops in the quest for information about a pioneer forbearer Thursday and Friday. Mrs. Vonda Bergman of Washington D.C. and Bernard Wolcott of Adrian, Mich. Are descendants of W.H. Larrabee for whom Larrabee township was named. They arrived Thursday in Carrington with intentions of shifting through records, deeds, and the archives of the historical society to fill gaps in knowledge of their grandfather.
Jeffery Boesch, Glenfield, won third place in the American Quarter Horse Association yearling stallion halter class at the State Fair. Jeff, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Boesch, is a member of the Grace City 4-H Club. He is grandson of Mr. and Mrs. John Cook.
Neil Lund, Carrington, was named grand champion livestock showman in the 4-H show at the N.D. State Fair. Neil first won beef showmanship contest, then went on to win in competition with champion dairy, sheep and swine showman.
Rhonda Kahl and Mark Emmerich reported on their experiences and observations at Girls State and Boys State at the regular meeting of Carrington Kiwanis Club July 19. Both were sponsored by the club.
The Walter Nystuens of Carrington and the Bob Christensons of McHenry have had temporary additions to their families during the past two weeks. Both families have acted as Friendly Town hosts for children from Chicago.
Woodworth won five straight games to earn the championship of the Bismarck Centennial 32 team Softball Tournament. The tourney was played on eight diamonds Sunday.
A 32 year career ended for Lucas Bichler retired as rural mail carrier at Cathay. He had carried mail on Cathay routes since 1949, beginning as a rural carrier in Selz nine years earlier.
25 Years Ago
July 28, 1997
Phillip and Darnell Lura of rural Barlow are near the end of their first season growing and marketing hydroponic tomatoes. The Luras average about 2,000 pounds of tomatoes per week and are marketing the fruit in Carrington, Sheyenne and Fargo stores.
Carrington will be celebrating their 1st Annual Wheat & Barley Day this week. Wheat and Barley Day is an opportunity to celebrate the economic and social impact that they have on our state. There will be plot tours highlighting the many varieties of wheat and barley that are developed in ND. A free lunch in the field will be provided along with musical entertainment by Duane Dumas.
Carol Dunn and Linda Sherman of Borth’s Department Store were first and second place winners in the Chamber of Commerce Crazy Day costume contest.
Speed limits on North Dakota highways will be increased as of August 1, 1997. Two lane highways will see an increased speed limit from the 55 mph to 65 mph during daylight hours. Speed limits on Interstate Highways 94 and 29 will be 70 mph.
A structure fire started by a gas barbecue grill caused an estimated $3,000 to $5,000 in damage to the Leo Straley home, 248 Second Street North. Police Chief Pete Kautzman said the house was being remodeled and construction materials stored in the garage near the grill ignited.
The home of Wes and Shirley Kahl, 310 Second St. South, has been selected as the Chamber of Commerce yard of week for the week of July 27.
The Orphan Grain Train of North Dakota is now gathering clothing in this area for a shipment to Liberia, Africa.
August Specials at Prairie Inn - Blue Ribbon Chicken Salad $5.95; 6 oz steak and shrimp $11.95; Isabelle’s Breakfast Burrito $1.25
Playing this weekend at Carrington Youth Center - “Hercules” by Walt Disney.
