News Articles 1939 Hunter Times July 6, 1939 Walter Satrom, Page, and Aarhus Wed in Mayville Mrs. L. P. Aarhus of Mayville announced the marriage of her daughter, Ruby Leila, to Mr. Walter Satrom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ole Satrom of Page, in Mayville June 25, the 35th wedding anniversary of the bridegroom’s parents. Rev. P. Blicker officiated and music was by Mrs. Ed Miller of Portland and Mrs. Orville Aasen. Mrs. T. Rangen of Maddock, twin sister of the bride, was matron of honor, Misses Irene and Lillian Satrom were bridesmaids, Mr. Carl Satrom, best man, and Messrs. Osmond Satrom and Harold Aarhus, ushers. A reception was given in the church parlors. Page News Mr. and Mrs. George Burt are the parents of a baby girl born to them June 29. The Burts also have one other daughter, Joanne. July 13, 1939 Arthur Young Couple Wed Mr. Clarence Wilhelm, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Wilhelm and Miss Evelyn Willert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gust Willert were united in holy wedlock at St. John’s Lutheran Church on Monday evening July 10 at 8 o’clock. They were attended by Miss Isabel Willert and Lloyd Wilhelm. Miss Lois Willert, a sister of the bride, sang Because. Our young friends will make their home in Arthur. Page News Construction has begun on enlarging the Page Theatre which enlarges the seating capacity to about 85 additional seats. July 20, 1939 Infant Son Laid to Rest Tuesday Billy Jerome Peterson, Son of Arnold Peterson Passed Away Sunday Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the Methodist church of Arthur for Billy Jerome Peterson, with Rev. W. W. Gunter, pastor, officiating. The choir sang two selections and Mrs. Charles Turner sang a solo. Interment was in the Arthur Cemetery. Billy Jerome Peterson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Peterson was born in Arthur, North Dakota, October 9th, 1938. Died Sunday, July 16, at 3 p.m. Aged 9 months and 7 days. Arthur News Mrs. Arthur Robberstad of Roseau, Minnesota, arrived here on Sunday to attend the funeral of her nephew, baby William Jerome Peterson. Mrs. Briggs and her two grand-daughters Betty and Elmore Peterson arrived from Minneapolis to attend her grandson’s funeral. Mrs. H. J. Wagner has been confined to her bed for several weeks. We are happy to report that her condition is improved at this time. July 27, 1939 Mr. Edwin Thompson accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Stockmoe, Mr. John Rienan and Mrs. Art Bjerke of Blanchard to Bonetrail last Wednesday to attend funeral services for Mrs. Stockmoe’s mother, Mrs. Jake Dalley. Leona Rieniets Weds Mr. Richards, Fargo On Friday July 21, Miss Leona Rieniets, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rieniets of Hunter was united in marriage of Mr. Dean Richards, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Richards of Fargo. The ceremony was performed in Moorhead, with Miss Evelythe Richards and Floyd Richards as the only attendants. August 10, 1939 Hunter Theatre Changes Hands The Hunter Theatre will now operate under new management, beginning this week Kenneth Brandhagen will take over and run the movies. He has been busy this week installing his equipment. His machines are one of the finest in the motion picture field, the sound screen also being one of the best. Mr. Brandhagen expects to have the latest run pictures and will appreciate very much your patronage. August 17, 1939 Services were held Wed. for W. C. Stewart, Pioneer Resident Resident of North Dakota for over Fifty Years Death again visited our community and took from our midst one of our pioneers W. C. Stewart. Apparently in good health, he arose as usual Sunday morning and was in conversation with his daughter shortly after breakfast when he was stricken with a heart attack, passing away very shortly thereafter. Many friends, neighbors and relatives from here and neighboring communities gathered at the church to pay their last respects to the deceased. The many beautiful floral offerings bore silent tribute to his memory. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday from the Presbyterian church at Hunter, preceded by a short service at the home. Rev. Geo. R. Hull of Mapleton, assisted by Rev. R. L. Colvin of Erie, officiated. A quartette consisting of Mmes. E. I. Moen, and Otis Mays, and Messrs. Merland Carr and Kenneth Brandhagen sang, “Rock of Ages” and “No Night There.” Mrs. E. I. Moen sang a solo, “One Sweetly Solemn Thought,” they were accompanied by Mrs. C. H. Howells at the piano. The remains were laid to rest in the family lot in the local cemetery. Active pallbearers were: Robert Kennedy, Joe Baldock, Carl Howells, W. L. Moen, L. D. McLean of Buttzville and F. C. Cormack of Grandin. Honorary Pallbearers were: H. H. Carr, C. S. Collins, Dan Brayton, Joe Hoxie, W. F. Sutton, P. McLachlin, J. G. Knudtson and Louie Thorsrud. Lindsay of Page was in charge of the funeral. William Clark Stewart was born in Huron County, Ontario, Canada, May 17, 1864. In the year 1888 he came to North Dakota and began farming in Greenfield township. In 1899 he returned to Canada and married Mary Ann Fulford on March 8, soon after returning to North Dakota to farm. In 1910, Mr. Stewart retired from farming and took residence in Hunter. To this union were born two children, who survive him, Percy of Lisbon and Mrs. Dal Collins (Hazel) of Hunter, with whom he had made his home, since the death of his wife, June 2, 1938. He also leaves to mourn his departure, four grandchildren, Bernadine and Percy Jean Collins and Patricia Ann and William Edward Stewart. Mr. Stewart was a member of the Presbyterian church of Hunter for more than 20 years, serving as elder and trustee at various times. He was an officer in several grain elevators and had served on the Greenfield and Hunter board of education, and had been active in community and civic affairs. He was also a member of the local order of Odd Fellows. Louise Parkhurst becomes Bride of Franklyn D. Stone in Church Ceremony Couple to make Home in Kansas Married on the twenty-fifth anniversary of her parents, Miss Louise Parkhurst, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Parkhurst, close Friday, August 11, as the date for her marriage to Mr. Franklyn D. Stone, son of Mrs. Helen Stone of Westhope. The ceremony was performed in the Presbyterian church at 12:00 o’clock with Rev. Howard Stone of Franklin, Indiana, brother of the groom, officiating. The church was beautifully decorated with baskets of yellow gladioli against a background of greenery. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a floor-length gown of white chiffon, with a shoulder length veil. She carried a colonial bouquet, carrying out the color scheme of blue, yellow and green. Miss Mildred Donehower, of LaMoure, college roommate of the bride, was maid of honor. Her dress was a floor length green net. The bridesmaids, Louise Miley of Jamestown and Francis Holes, wore yellow and pink organdie floor length gowns, and each carried a colonial bouquet. Howard Nelson, a college roommate of the groom, acted as best man. Charles and Robert Parkhurst, brothers of the bride, were ushers. The wedding marches from Lohengrin and Mendelssohn were played by Ralph black of Plaza; he was also accompanist for Mrs. Lloyd Stone, a sister-in-law of the groom, who sang, At Dawning and O Promise Me. Following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served at the Parkhurst home for the out-of-town guests. Mr. and Mrs. Stone left immediately on a trip to the Black Hills in South Dakota. From there they will leave for Paola, Kansas, where the groom has a teaching position in the high school. Mrs. Stone is a graduate of the Hunter High School, and both are graduates of Jamestown College. The best wishes of the community are extended to the young couple. Out-of-town guests at the wedding were, Rev. and Mrs. Howard Stone of Franklin, Indiana; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Stone and James of Bismarck; the groom’s mother, Mrs. Helen Stone, Westhope; Mrs. Thom, Mrs. John Davis, Mrs. Pat Moore and Miss Jordrie of McClusky; Mr. and Mrs. Page, Mrs. Chas. Milender and Miss Mavis Fisk of Fargo; Mr. and Mrs. West and Mary of Casselton; Mrs. Donehower, LaMoure; and Miss Helen Johnson, Edgeley. August 24, 1939 Mrs. H. J. Wagner Arthur Res. 52 Years Laid to Rest Services held from St. John’s Lutheran Church Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at St. John’s Lutheran church at Arthur for a pioneer resident, Mrs. H. J. Wagner, who passed away Saturday night at her home. The services were conducted by Rev. George Unruh, pastor of the church. A short service at the house preceded the service at the church, at which Mrs. Walter Kuehn sang, “Beautiful Isle of Somewhere.” At the church the choir sang “Saved by Grace,” and “Abide with Me.” Honorary pallbearers were, Emil Boettcher, Wallace Hackett, Wm. Iwen Sr., and James Williams; active pallbearers were: J. E. Sommerfeld, August Sommerfeld, Louis Schur, Wm. Schur, I. S. Roberts and Louis Bettschen. The body was laid to rest in the Arthur Cemetery. Mrs. H. J. Wagner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Zellmer, was born June 19, 1867 in Posen, Germany. She came to the United States in 1886 with her brother Otto and settled in Wisconsin with the Ed. Sommerfeld family. In April of 1887 she emigrated to the Arthur community with the Sommerfelds. She was united in marriage to H. J. Wagner on March 4, 1891 and had resided in Arthur for 52 years. She had been a member of St. John’s almost since the beginning of the congregation, serving as president of the Ladies Aid for several years. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Mrs. Wagner accidentally fractured her hip two years ago and had been more or less of an invalid since. She had been feeling quite well of late tho, being able to visit at neighbors on Saturday afternoon, in the evening at ten she suffered a heart attack, passing away at midnight, at the age of 72 years, and 2 months. She leaves to mourn her passing, the husband; four sons, Frank of Shaniko, Oregon; Amber and George of Fergus Falls, Minnesota; John of Arthur; two daughters, Mrs. E. C. Thompson of Los Angeles, California, and Mrs. Alvin Savre of Lisbon and one sister, Mrs. Pauline Myers of Spokane, Washington; also eight grandchildren. Announce Marriage of Daughter Mr. and Mrs. Bernard R. Holes announce the marriage of their daughter Anna May to Mr. Joseph James Meissner on August 14th. After several weeks’ stay in Glendive, Montana the bridegroom’s home, the young couple will make their home in Chicago, Illinois. Mrs. Herman Wagner Our friend, Mrs. Bertha Wagner, left us at midnight Saturday, crossing the “Great Divide.” With a fortitude that has graced none more fair, she took leave of life without a fear. Through months of silent suffering, she looked calmly into the future and did not falter. With a heroism born of her supreme faith in Jesus of Nazareth, she approached the end, as one who knocks at the gates of eternal morning. On the nineteenth of June she rounded out her three-score years, plus two. A long life and a useful one. Each returning summer when the flowers bloom, will recall to us the passing of one of the sweetest characters we have ever known. Shrouded in her robes immaculate, asleep beneath a wilderness of flowers, we carried her out to her last resting place, where she sleeps near the village that has been her home for over fifty years. We paused and breathed a prayer above the sod, and left her at her rest and God. --A Friend August 31, 1939 Couple are Wed at Moorhead Ceremony On Friday evening, August 25, at the Lutheran parsonage in Moorhead occurred the marriage of Miss Lois Brayton, daughter of Mrs. Stella Brayton and Lynn Worsley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Worsley. Rev. Harrisville officiated. Their only attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Burkholder. The young couple returned to Hunter that evening and left again Saturday for Detroit Lakes, returning here Tuesday evening. Vows Spoken for former Hunter Girl A wedding of interest to a number of our readers took place on Sunday, August 6, at Parshall, when Miss Frances Geving, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gevling, became the bride of Mr. Walter Knutson of Hurdsfield. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. John Havlis, with Rev. Fawske of Van Hook officiating. The wedding march from Mendelssohn was played by Miss Victoria Havlis, and Miss Nettie Monson and Miss Verna Howard sang, “I Love You Truly.” The bride wore sheer navy blue over chartreuse green and carried a bouquet of blue and white asters and baby breath. Her attendants, Miss Alice Geving of Minot, another sister of the bride, wore royal blue with a corsage of rubrum lilies. The groom was attended by Mr. Arthur Houghton of Hurdsfield. Thirty-six guests were present at a four o’clock reception following the ceremony. After a short wedding trip the couple returned to Hurdsfield to make their home. September 7, 1939 Rev. and Mrs. Gunter Choose Hunter for their Home Builds Modern Four-Room Cottage Rev. W. W. Gunter, who retires from the Methodist ministry this fall, has chosen Hunter as his home. Work is two months along on his home located beside the parsonage he now occupies. The house is a double insulated four-room modern cottage, to have blue shingles and shutters. The greatest part of the work has been done by Rev. Gunter himself, so he says it is just as he wants it. A special feature is claimed for the heating system. An air-chamber chimney that creates an up-draft to take bad air from floors and basement. Inside finishing will be taken care of after he moves in in late October. Mr. Gunter appreciates the many offers of help, but has refused all because of his early decision not to accept free gratis help in the building. He has guessed that four ton of lignite will heat the home for a year. The insulation and weather stripping is the reason for his very low estimate. Reception given for Arthur Couple A reception was given to Mr. and Mrs. George Hunt by the Methodist Aid at the church parlors and they were presented by Rev. Gunter, in behalf of the aid, with a handsome rocking chair. They have lived here fourteen years and have both taken an antive part in community and church work. Mr. Hunt has been transferred to the Moorhead depot. Musical numbers were given by Mrs. Lloyd Williams, Mrs. Green, Mrs. C. Brandsted and daughter Helen. The speaker of the evening was Leland S. Burgum, who returned this month from his trip to London where he spoke at the London conference and visited five capitals in Europe, London, Paris, Geneva, Berlin and Copenhagen, sailing from Hamburg, Germany on the President Roosevelt just before the war clouds broke. He gave an interesting address on the situation in Europe. Refreshments of coffee, cake and ice cream was served to all present. Arthur News Mr. B. M. Stack formerly of Arthur passed away in Thursday at his home in Chicago. September 14, 1939 Services Held Wednesday for John Stockmoe Resident of Hunter Community 54 Years Charter Member Hunter Lutheran Church A resident of Hunter community or fifty-one years, John Stockmoe passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Albert Norby near Galesburg, at 6:15 A. M. Saturday from a lingering illness. John. L. Stockmoe was born in Stardalen, Halsem, Norway on January 24, 1865. In the year 1887 he emigrated to the United States and stayed with an uncle at Skyberg, Minnesota, coming to Hunter one year later. He was married August 25, 1889 to Ingeborg Mosand, at Hillsboro. For two years, he and his wife lived with Mr. and Mrs. Jorgen Anderson, and in 1892 started farming on the quarter known as the Even Johnson farm. In 1884 he purchased the farm where he had since made his home. Just two weeks ago Mr. and Mrs. Stockmoe celebrated their golden anniversary with a group of friends and relatives. Mr. Stockmoe was a charter member of the Hunter Lutheran church and had served as a trustee for a number of years. He was also a director of the Hunter Grain Company. Surviving besides Mrs. Stockmoe and six children, Mrs. Albert Norby, Galesburg; Mrs. Alice Reinan, Blanchard; Mrs. Edwin Bye, Mrs. Roy Larsen, Joseph and Sidney Stockmoe, all of Hunter; a brother Louie Stockmoe and nephew Martin Stockmoe of Blanchard; and one brother in Norway. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren. Many friends from here and surrounding communities gathered at the Elm River church at Galesburg to pay their last respects to a departed friend and neighbor. A short service at the farm home preceded the services at the church. Rev. A. N. Brudvig, pastor of the church, officiated. Mrs. Ted Olstad sang, “Heaven is My Home,” and Karsten Egge of Mayville sang a Norwegian song “O Tank Naar Engang Samles Skal.” Pallbearers were his sons, sons-in-law and a grandson, Joseph and Sidney Stockmore, Albert Norby, Edwin Bye, Roy Larsen and Jerry Reinan. Honorary pallbearers were: J. G. Knudtson, Peter McLachlin, Chris Larsen, Oscar Kyllo, Edwin Thompson and Otto Jestad of Hunter; John Moe and Arnt Melting of Galesburg; O. T. Hull of Buffalo and John Reinan of Blanchard. The body was taken to Hunter for burial in the Lutheran Cemetery. Reunion Held at Richardson Home Forty Friends and Relatives gather for Reunion About forty friends and relatives of Mrs. Flora Powlison Brewer of Seattle and Mrs. Bessie Whitmore of Eugene, Oregon gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Richardson last Sunday. The guests of honor are spending a couple of weeks in Wheatland and Hunter while on a three month’s tour of the country, to New York, Florida, California and then home. Those from out of town included: Mr. and Mrs. Howard Powlison, Mrs. La Verne Carlson and Miss Susie McQuoid, all of Wheatland. Relatives from Erie were Mmes. and Messrs. H. F. Nutting and Arthur Mosher and family. Mr. and Mrs. V. E. Powlison and daughter Avis Ann from Valley City; Mr. and Mrs. Lester Richardson and Mr. Anderson of Page; Mr. F. W. Powlison of St. Paul; Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Curtis and daughter Virginia of Cooperstown and Mavis and Allen Fisk from Fargo, made up the rest of the group to come from neighboring towns. Arthur News School began Monday with the following teachers: Superintendent, Albert Farnham; Principal, Mr. Peterson; 7 and 8 grades and music, Mr. Remfery; Intermediate, Miss Lois Nelson; Primary, Miss Dick; Smith-Huges, Mr. Peter Nystuen. September 21, 1939 Former Cass Co. Sheriff Dies Cried many Auction sales in this Community John C. Ross, one of Cass County’s best known old time resident, died at his home in Fargo, shortly after 10:00 a.m. yesterday. He had been sick for three years. Besides acting as sheriff, Mr. Ross cried almost all auction sales in this vicinity for many years. He knew everyone and everyone knew him. Mr. Ross was born March 8, 1865 at Lucknow, Ontario. His parents came to North Dakota in 1878 and settled on a homestead south of Casselton, where Mrs. Ross was farming at the time he became ill. He served as deputy sheriff about 16 years and as sheriff for 8 years. Page dedicates New Auditorium Page staged a two-day celebration to open their new city hall last Monday and Tuesday. The building, a 70 x 80 structure, was built at a cost of $20,000; 45 percent of the money was supplied by the federal government. The building consists of the auditorium proper, a large stage, kitchen and fire hall. A council room, showers and boiler room are in the basement. The celebration was climaxed by an old time dance, after a carnival company had played the town for the full two days. Former Hunter Boy Weds Michigan Girl Announcement was made recently of the marriage of a former Hunter resident, Maurice Turner, son of Mrs. Sena Turner of Fargo. Maurice was united in marriage to Miss Maxine Osborne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Osborne of Midland, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Turner will live in Midland where Mr. Turner is a chemist for the Dow Chemical Company. He is a graduate in chemistry from the UND. Arthur News Mr. Lloyd Williams is building on his lot north of the hall, a two room house, to be occupied by John Iwen. October 5, 1939 Amenia News The safe of the Amenia Seed and Grain Co. was wrecked in the elevator last Saturday night by robbers. The loot amounted to $200. Three elevators at Chaffee and one at Lynchburg were also burglarized this same night. October 12, 1939 Pastor Chosen by Methodists Rev. and Mrs. Gunter returned from the North Dakota Conference of the Methodist Church to report that Rev. Gernhardt., Jr. will succeed Mr. Gunter as pastor of the local Methodist Church. Erie was added to the territory covered by the minister who resides at Hunter. The new minister will move into the parsonage sometime next week and take up his duties on the 22nd. Rev. Gernhardt is a newly ordained minister. Former Arthur Pastor and Wife Honored A silver wedding reception was tendered Rev. and Mrs. Ernst Haacke formerly of Arthur at their church parlors at Steele, N. Dak. The silver wedding service was read by Rev. Opie Rindahl of Bismarck and Mrs. Rindahl played the wedding march. A program of music and readings followed. An elaborate wedding cake decorated in silver, and twenty-five silver dollars were presented, Rev. and Mrs. Haacke to whom the affair was a complete surprise, the pastor’s family not knowing the date was known here, Rev. and Mrs. Haacke moved from Arthur to Steele two years ago. Farewell Party for Marjorie Taves Mrs. Walter Liedal and Mrs. Bernard Milso entertained Marjorie Taves Saturday afternoon at a going away party. The guest of honor and her friends passed the afternoon by planning whist. Dorothy Skue won first prize and Virginia Buchanan was given the low award. The afternoon ended with Marjorie being presented with a gift and the serving of lunch by the hostesses. October 19, 1939 Services for Lloyd Webber held Thursday Passed Away Sunday at the Age of 12 Funeral services will be held today (Thurs.) from the home at one o’clock, and at 2:00 P.M. from the Lutheran Church in Arthur, with Rev. Geo. Unruh officiating. Songs will be sung by the church choir, and burial will be in the Arthur Cemetery. Pallbearers are Wendell Klockman, Peter Hudson, Clyde Larson and Marvin Judisch. Lloyd Raymond Webber was born February 3, 1927 at Fulda, Minnesota. He was baptized, February 20, 1927. With his parents, he came to Page in 1932 and Hunter Township in 1933. Lloyd suffered with a heart ailment, the past year and five months passing away Sunday. He leaves to mourn his passing his parents, four sisters, Joann, Geneva, Marjorie and Marilyn; six aunts, four uncles and many cousins; his two grandmothers and one great grandfather. Gunters Honored at Church Dinner Chair presented to Retiring Pastor The Gunters were honored at a dinner in the church basement after services on Sunday. The occasion was the last regular sermon, as a Methodist minister, for Rev. Gunter. Mr. Gunter is retiring at the age of 65 and is making his home here in Hunter. The text of his last sermon was, “When My Successor Arrives.” He is being succeeded by Rev. Gernhardt, who will make his first appearance in the local pulpit next Sunday. Merton Sheldon made the presentation of a gift to the Gunters. The congregation had taken a collection for an occasional chair that will fit in well with the new home. Rev. Gunter thanked the large crowd for the honor and the fine gift. The three daughters of Rev. and Mrs. W. W. Gunter, Mrs. Naomi Martin, husband, four sons and one daughter of Des Lacs, North Dakota; Mrs. Esther Riedesel, husband and two daughters, Cathay, North Dakota; and Miss Miriam Gunter of Duluth State Teachers College were home for the weekend and attended the appreciation dinner given for the elder Gunters, by the church and constituency following the Sunday morning services. Hazel Madsen Wed to Blanchard Man Ceremony Held at Sabin, Minnesota On Saturday afternoon at three o’clock at the Lutheran Church in Sabin occurred the marriage of Miss Hazel Madsen and Mr. Herb Beckman. Reverend Schum read the marriage service. Mrs. Wm. Lundeen of Moorhead, sister of the bride and Herbert Fleischer, cousin of the groom, were the couple’s attendants. The bride wore a gray suit with wine accessories while her sister was dressed in blue with accessories to match. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Ethel Madsen of Hunter and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Klaus Beckman of Blanchard. The young couple will make their home in Blanchard where the groom is employed. Arthur News A miscellaneous shower for Othelia Schulz a bride to be of this week was held on Friday evening at Lutheran Church parlors. There was a large attendance and Othelia was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. Miss Schulz became the bride of Mr. Albert Riveniers of Elgin, North Dakota, on Sunday afternoon, October 15. October 26, 1939 Removal Sale at Gale’s Store Plans Call for New Store in Ford Building If there are no unexpected changes in arrangements, Harry Gale intends to move his store into the Ford Hardware Building sometime after the first of next month. The removal sale which started Tuesday is drawing many customers and is intended to cut down the supplies enough so there will be room in the smaller quarters. The new store will carry the same complete line of stock, but not quite so much of some things. Under the new plan, Johanna Siegert will continue with the Gale organization. The intentions are to buy cream on the same basis as always. November 2, 1939 Mrs. Hoy Passes Away at Home Monday Night Resident of Hunter since 1899 A most loving mother and devoted wife has been called to her reward as is now enjoying the happiness of eternal love. On Monday, October 30, 1939, Mrs. Peter H. Hoy, nee Johanna Jacobsen, 52, suddenly emerged into that eternal depth we all strive to understand. Her death was caused by the result of two years of heart illness which culminated in her passing to her supreme home. She was born November 25, 1886 in Paarup, Laaland, Denmark. When nearly thirteen years of age she came to the United States with her parents and settled in Hunter July 4, 1889. She was a member of the Hunter Lutheran church. On December 4, 1907 she was married to Peter H. Hoy and proved to be as near to a perfect loving wife as humans can expect to become. To this uninterrupted union of thirty-two years of very happy companionship, three children were born, namely, Raymond, Cecelia and Vivian. She will be missed not only by her immediate family and loved ones, but by an entire community which knew her as a most considerate and unselfish friend of everyone, always placing others before herself even to the extent of sacrifice. She was laid to rest after services at 1:30 from the home and 2:00 from the Presbyterian church with Rev. Geo. R. Hull officiating and Rev. E. W. Graham assisting. At the service at the house, Mrs. H. D. Garrett sang, Sometime We’ll Understand. A quartette composed of Mrs. E. I. Moen and Mrs. Otis Mays, Merland Carr and H. F. Gale sang selections at the church. She leaves, besides her husband, now at the St. John’s hospital at Fargo with a fractured hip, her three children, R. A. Hoy of Minneapolis, Cecelia Hoy of Hunter, Mrs. K. W. Hammer of Jamestown, four sisters, Mrs. Sina Jorgensen, Mrs. Peter Larsen, and Mrs. Otto Ottesen of Hunter and Mrs. Bernard Krusell of Buchanan and a brother Jacob Jacobsen of Hunter. Pallbearers were: Fred Ottesen, Otto Ottesen, Bernard Krusell, Axel Hansen, Peter Rosendahl and Peter Larsen. Gardner News Mrs. Sam Colwell received word Saturday of the death of her father Rev. Charles Heath in Kentucky. Rev. Heath at one time was pastor of the Free Methodist Church in this district. He has been confined to his bed for several months. He leaves besides Mrs. Colwell a son, Dr. Merrit Heath in Kentucky and his wife. November 9, 1939 Pastor welcomed by Arthur Church Mrs. Burgum arranges Musical Program Rev. J. H. Gernhardt, new pastor of the Methodist church, his wife and family and Rev. W. W. Gunter, retiring pastor who will reside in Hunter and his wife were honored at a reception at the church by the Arthur congregation. A program arranged by Mrs. J. A. Burgum, was composed of vocal solos by Mrs. Robert Bettschen, Mrs. Esther Green, Mrs. Charles Bransted, and her daughter Helen, piano solo by Mrs. Lloyd Williams, reading by Mrs. Frank Bransted, and Mrs. Victor Campbell, greetings of welcome from Mrs. R. H. Vosburg, from the church board, Mrs. Alton Burgum for the ladies Aid and Albert T. Farnham for the Sunday school. Rev. Gernhardt responded with a talk on “The Past” and Rev. Gunter on “The Future.” A delicious lunch was served to all by the Ladies Aid in the church parlors. November 16, 1939 Remodeling Makes Bell School Most Modern in Cass Township helps with 200 Dollars for Improvements The Bell School located 5 miles east of Hunter is one of the most modern and up-to-date rural schools in this territory. Improvements made last summer and more planned for the near future will put it up with the best in its class. Twenty-six pupils are attending this year under the instruction of Miss Mettler, a graduate of Valley City State Teachers College. Under a WPA project setup a full basement was dug, new walls put in and the inside redecorated. Upstairs quarters are provided for the teacher to live and a new garage was erected as part of the improved layout. This was all accomplished last summer. The township helped out with $200 and will use the basement as a meeting center and voting place. A new library was set up to increase the supply of reference material. In the school grounds changes were also made to improve appearance. Woods to the west were cleaned out and plans are in the making for more trees and the establishment of a small park. The driveway was graveled and all grounds were landscaped and drains put in. A cistern was dug to supply water at the school. Plans for the immediate future call for the installation of an oil burner in place of the coal furnace. A small burner is being used in the school room during the mild fall weather. The building is completely wired and an REA line is expected to be hooked up by Christmas time. The entire community is looking forward to the use of the school basement as headquarters for meetings and parties. It is intended the school will be more than ever the center of community interest. Arthur Lutheran Church makes Purchase of Pews The St. Johns Lutheran Church at Arthur has recently announced the purchase of new pews. Rev. George Unruh, Ben Helland and H. G. Franke went to Fergus Falls on Tuesday to make final arrangement with the Northwest Sash and Door Company. The Twenty-five eleven foot pews come to $770.00, this figure includes the shipping and the setting up in the church. It is hoped to have the installation made by Christmas. The old pews were sold to a parish in Montana. November 30, 1939 Graveling is over Half Complete Last Monday Mild Weather credited with Fast Progress in Work More than half of the gravel called for the contract is now spread on the village streets. 1030 yards have been hauled to date. After three weeks of unusually mild weather, the gravel has not been frozen so leveling and spreading is very easy. Everything has come off according to schedule and there have been no bad delays in the work. The men at the pit have loaded about 225 trucks during the 16 days of graveling. There are five city blocks still to be graveled. After these are finished the half mile going north on Front Street and the curve going over the railroad tracks on the south end of town will get the improved surface. If the weather continues to be reasonable, the work will be completed by Christmas time. Freezing and snow would slow up the work considerably by making the trucks hard to unload and spreading difficult due to the uneven dumping of the gravel. Besides the gravel on the streets there have been a few yards put in the alleys behind the business blocks. The street in front of the school is next to receive the coat, as soon as the work is completed on the block by the State Oil Company building. Work was stopped on Tuesday because it was the end of the WPA period but will start again tomorrow and then continue next Monday. S. Carter, Gardner Passes Away Tues. Death took from our midst last Tuesday a pioneer, S. B. Carter. He had been in poor health for the past two years. Mr. Carter came to this vicinity in 1880 with his parents, who homesteaded east of here. In 1898 he married Hannah Wolden of Detroit and settled on a farm on the outskirts of Gardner. In 1900 he became foreman of the A. L. Moody farm, retiring in 1924 when he became custodian of the High School and also clerk of the school and town boards. He retired from active work two years ago due to ill health. He leaves Mrs. Carter, a son C. W. Carter associated with the Manchester Biscuit Co. in Fargo, a daughter, Mrs. Wm. Schmidt of Detroit Lakes and two granddaughters in Fargo. A son, Ira, died five years ago. Services were conducted in the Gardner church by Rev. O. E. McCracken with burial in Riverside Cemetery in Fargo. December 7, 1939 $40 Taken as Thieves enter State Oil Sat. There have been no returns from the fingerprints taken from the safe at the State Oil Company by Sheriff Roethke after the robbery last Saturday morning. About $40.00 in change was taken after the thieves made their entrance through an office window sometime between midnight and four o’clock Saturday. Three Galesburg businesses and one Clifford place was entered the same night. A sledge and bar were used to wreck the safe in the front room from which the money was taken. An old safe was also opened. The sledge and bar were found the next morning in the alley behind the lumber yard. The theft is being linked with similar robberies in the eastern part of North Dakota and western Minnesota. Roethke said all clues pointed to an organization of experts. Arthur News A seven pound baby girl arrived Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lako. December 28, 1939 Local Bank Opens Under State Charter Jan. 2nd The Security State Bank is Name of Reorganized Institution All Deposits Still Guaranteed O. W. Parkhurst has announced that starting in 1940 the First National Bank will begin operating under a state charter and the new name for the reorganized institution will be the Security State Bank of Hunter. The directors have already secured the charter from the state department and will be fully prepared to handle business under the new plan on Tuesday, January 2nd. Reasons given for the change were the ability to keep all the benefits of the old setup and at a decreased cost of operating. Deposits will still be guaranteed under the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, but the connection with the Federal Reserve System will be discontinued so the protecting capital may be kept in interest producing securities directly by the home bank. New check books will be issued to all patrons by calling at the bank any time after the state charter goes into effect. For those who are unable to get the new books immediately, the officers would like to make it known that the old checks will be honored the same as always, so there will be no interruption in service in any way. The Institution has 48 years of sound business history behind it. First organization was in 1891 as a state bank, business was carried on for 12 years under this charter. In 1903 the institution was incorporated as a National Bank, and has continued with this set-up until the present time. The First National Bank wishes to thank the many patrons for their support in the past and the Security State Bank hopes for continued good business in the future. The bank will be closed Saturday afternoon, December the 30th for final changes before the first of the year.