Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-03
GRAFTON NOTES

Grafton, N. d., Feb. 3.-The first
branch in >the Walsh county chapterl
Of the Red Cross to divert a part OIL
its funds for the Isl Of the EtFopean
relief council is that Of Edinyurg. All
check for 800 was forwarded to the
state treasurer, H. w. Geary Of Fargo
Monday, with instructions that it be
used Ito 'succor the starving children
Of Central Europe. This generous gift
Is the spontaneous act.of an organiza-
ton that has always interpreted thel
real spirit of Red Cross service, and
will save the lives Of ten little chil-
dren.
Monday was an important date inl
the life of Attorney James E.. Gray asl
it marked his sixtieth birthday. Toi
celebrate the ven fittingly Mrs. Gray
gave a dinner to several friends. The
browning feature of the menu was al
birthday cake, lighted with tiny wax
candles which was cut and served by
the guest of honor. The hours follow-I
ing dinner, were spent in conversation.
i An important change in the man.
agement Of the Tri-County Farmers
Creamery occurred Monday. We.
Williams, who has been the local man.
ager since it was purchased "a year
and a half ago from Peterson Broth
ers. has resigned. to accept a po%sition]
with the Duluth Produce and Cream
SIy SOIlpdlly ~ LIE representative LUZ
this territory. The new manager of the
creamery is George Torgerson. Mr..
Torgerson has been the butter maker
for the past year, and is experienced in
all lines Of creamery business.
The Junior Red Cross chapter for
Walsh county made a splendid record
with their sale of anti-tuberculosis
Christmas seals. Their canvas was
confined to the village and rural school
dict and roS1i1faH in tho cum nf
$3.50, one-half of which will be turned
into their chapter treasury. After pay
ing for the Ford coupe which will be-
turned over to the county school nurse
in March. there is the substantial bal
ance of 1898 on hand. This amount
will be augmented by returns from
their fourth roll call, which will be
conducted this month. The Junior
chapter is one of tho strongest in the
state. 1t has a 100 per cent member
shin and is 100 per cent in efficiency.
Cards have been received
ing. the marriage of Miss Florence,
Robertson. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Alvin =. Robertson of Minneapolis to
Mr.. James Andrew Struthers of that
city. Wednesday evening, January &c.
at the Robertson home on Pillsbury
avenue. The ceremony was performed
TX the Rev. H. B. Strock inathe pres
Ne of n hundred and fifty guests.
SIX little nieces and nephews of the
bride and. groom. all under six years
of age. in fluffy white frocks and page
suits. were the attendants and stretch
ed the, ribbons to form the aisle for
the bridal party. The bride was given
gown Of ivory satin, made in the
Moyen fashion, with inserts Of
silk lace embroidered in pearls and
full-length train. a crown of rose
point lace held>her veil, and her flow
ers were a. shower of white orchids
and lilies of the valley. Mrs. Dewitt I.
Cobb of St. Croix Falls, Wis. a sister
of the bride, was the matron of honor.
Mrs. Cobb's gown was of taffeta, of a
deep orchid shade, with a drape of
cream-cclored lace caught at one
shoulder and low on the side. Silver
ribbon outlined the waist line and,
edged the sleeves, and she carried an
arm bouquet of cyclamens varying
from. the palest' orchid tints to the.
deepest shades. After a trip to Florida
M Cuba, Mr.. and Mrs. Struthers will.
occupy the Robertson home. while MI.
and Mrs. Robertson are travelling. The
Robertsons lived in Grafton for many
years and have many friends here
who will take deep interest in the
wedding because of the fact that the
bride was born in Grafton and passed
Nef early SlrlnOOd IN TINS city.
The regular monthly session of the
board of county commissioners con--
vcned yesterday. all members being
present. Routine business will occupy
the greater part of the session. =,
Extensive improvements will be
made on the Carnegie library building
this spring. including. the redecoration
of the entire interior. w. M. Chandler,
president of the board, has let the
contract to the Thomas Olson COM
pany of Minneapolis for 1865. Work
will begin the last of this month.
Local basketball fans witnessed two
fast games at the Armory Friday and
Saturday. In the first the local high
school quint trimmed up the Cavalier
five by the score Of So to Q. In the
second game the Grafton American
Legion team lost to the Grand Forks
City league team, the final score be-
ing 81 to Is. The Saturday game was
exciting. Grafton's team led at the end
of the first half, but failure to make
fairly easy shots gave the victory to
the visitors. But what pleased the
crowd Of spectators was that it was
anybody's game until the last few
minutes of the play. The Park River
high school quint comes here for a
game Friday night. This game prom
Uses to be interesting, as Park River
last week defeated Larimore by a two
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