When was it published?

June 2, 1937 in The Bismarck Tribune

Story June 2, 1937

The Bismarck Tribune

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

B. D. Riley, Obert Olson, W. E. Hoopes, John N. Hagan, H. Peck, Wilda Sebastian, Kathleen Koehler, Wisie Schultz, Norma Keene, Marcus Snyder

Q: What keywords are associated?

Townsend Club, Bismarck, State Rally, Convention, Political Meeting, Speakers, Student Performances

Bismarck, Mandan, Burleigh County, Morton County, North Dakota

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What is this article about?

B. D. Riley, Townsend club manager, visited Bismarck's Capital City club on Tuesday evening to discuss state rally and convention plans for June 21-23, including electing a new board. A follow-up meeting is set for Wednesday, June 9, in the courthouse. Speakers included Mayor Obert Olson and others, with student essays and musical solos.

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B. D. Riley, Minot, state congressional manager of the Townsend club arrived in Bismarck Tuesday and visited the Capital City Townsend club at its meeting Tuesday evening in the World War Memorial building.

Mr. Riley discussed plans for the combination state rally and convention to be called in Bismarck June 21-23. A new district congressional board will be elected at this convention for the ensuing term. Arrangements have been begun and invitations are being sent to all Townsend clubs throughout the state.

A meeting will be held Wednesday June 9, in the courthouse for all those in the city interested in the Townsend club to further develop plans for the state meeting.

Speakers on the Tuesday evening program were Mayor Obert Olson, W. E. Hoopes, John N. Hagan, H. Peck and Mr. Riley. Refreshments were served after a group of numbers, including essays by Wilda Sebastian, Kathleen Koehler and Wisie Schultz; a piano solo by Norma Keene and an accordion solo by Marcus Snyder.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event

What keywords are associated?

Townsend Club Bismarck State Rally Convention Political Meeting Speakers Student Performances

What entities or persons were involved?

B. D. Riley Obert Olson W. E. Hoopes John N. Hagan H. Peck Wilda Sebastian Kathleen Koehler Wisie Schultz Norma Keene Marcus Snyder

Where did it happen?

Bismarck

Story Details

Key Persons

B. D. Riley Obert Olson W. E. Hoopes John N. Hagan H. Peck Wilda Sebastian Kathleen Koehler Wisie Schultz Norma Keene Marcus Snyder

Location

Bismarck

Event Date

Tuesday; June 21 23; Wednesday June 9

Story Details

B. D. Riley arrives in Bismarck, visits Townsend club meeting, discusses state rally and convention June 21-23 with board election, arrangements begun. Local planning meeting set for Wednesday June 9 in courthouse. Evening program features speakers and student performances including essays and solos.