Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-18
Beaatifyine Committee or
CHIC League Orsanized

In the home OF Mrs. j. e. EnGstad,
.70S South Fifth street. on Thursday
afternoon, the organizations of q beau
tifyfnG committee of the Civic league
OF Grand Forks was perfected, Mrs.
Engstad named as committee chair
man.
A lively discussion was held during
the Sbislness meeting of ways and
means. In encouraging a kecner inter-
est in the ctty's appearance. More
stringent rules in regard to the arc
OF ash and rubbish heaps, unsightly
back yards and removal OF vacant and
di1apidated outbuildings. A proposed
ordinance for the establishment Of Il
building line In the residence districts
for ornamental street signs, for better
kept and more beautiful school
grounds and for the establishment Of
n tourist camping ground in n Of
the parks for the convenience of tour
lists. was thoroughly talked over.
Mrs. II. S. Kneeland presented an
instructive and interesting paper on
trees. shrubbery and plants suitable
to North Dakota climate, and, their
essential treatment and care. i The
committee adopted the slogan, "A
More Beautiful Grand Forks" ~.
During the brief social hour which
followed the business session, Mrs.
Engstad assisted by Mrs. s. Torgerson,
president Of the Civic. league, served q
dainty repast.
Dakota chapter of the Daughters of
the American Revolution will meet
on Monday afternoon. December 20, in
the home of Mrs. E. j. Lander, 922
Belmont avenue, the meeting to open
at 3 o'clock. Mrs. A. N. Briggs ID
chairman Of the program committee.
The glories Of Lexington and Con-
cord and the cherished traditions of
Bunker Hill will he reflected in the
talk to be given by Rev. Jonathan
Watson and Miss Elizabeth Kelly, pi-
anist. will also contribute numbers to
the program.
Mrs. John Fuller of Cavalier arrived
In the city on Wednesday evening to
spend the week end as the guest of
Mrs. D. Spence, 7o2 South Fourth
street.
Prot. and Mrs. c. &. Schmidt. sos
Hamline avenue, are expecting to 20
to Valley City on Tuesday to be the
guest at the home of their son. Carl
Schmidt for a short time. Later in the
week they will 60 to New Rockford,
where on Christmas day they will at
tend a family reunion at the home of
their daughter, Mrs. F.. c.. Olson
edith Schmidt). Carl Schmidt, who
has been the guest Of his parents here
in Grand Forks. returned today to his
home in Valley City.
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Miss Florence Auman is the house
guest OF Miss Evelyn Mayer. Reeves
avenue. having arrived here on Fri
day evening from Crookston, where
she has been teaching this year. Miss
Amman viii visit with friends here
Observation-Disclosures will go to will
mar. Mimi, to spond Christmas with
her parents, MIR. and Mrs. ID. X. Au-
man., formerly of this city.
Miss Rachael Hunt arrived in the
city on Friday evening from Warren,
Mimi. where she is q member of the
public school faculty this year, and
will be the holiday guest Of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. Hunt, 1922
Bulge n Misses Aleda Melby
and NEttAbellc Knowles. who have
been teaching at Fosston, also re-
turned on Friday night, and will be
the guests Of their parents over gtfTc
holidays. I
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Miss Eireen Bpaun Of st. Thomas
was among the out of town guests
at the cotillion given in the Gu Id
hall last evening. Miss Spaun will
visit over the weekend with friends,