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 | TABLE OF CONTENTS Sheridan's Daybreak II Committee. . . .[...]....... 4, 22, 522, 714 Town and Family Histories of: Antelope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]... ...... 988 Library of Congre s o.: 5-60467[...] |
| [...]......____ HERIDA ' DAYBREAK II ompiled and collat[...] |
| [...]to submit a story; in this sequel we include some of those who were not included. The sons and daughte[...]ave come and made this their home for some period of time. There are over 2300 biographies and nearly 1800 pictures to update our story. A vast amount of material has been submitted and it has been neces[...]judgment; naturally we don't always agree on what is important and what is not. This has all been done by volunteer help; to them and the typists who have given so much of their time, we extend a great big, "Thank you."[...]- ty not only the human element but also material of historical importance. We are aware much has been left unsaid; but we are very comfortable with what is recorded. It is very gratifying to note the response of those who left Sheridan County and found employme[...]Many did not re pond because they were not aware of the project· our sincere apologies go out to the[...]In 1975. Profits from SHERIDAN'S DAYBREAK mad this addition po i[...] |
| [...]'- - --------;:-----------__,/ of the WPA, it was opened for inspection on 10-17-38. |
| [...]c-5lfo; a-a There still seems to be a blendmg of the past and the pre nt in Sheridan County which[...]phy grounded in rs 1v • 1 's an |
| [...]health nurse, social services, welfare, justices of the peace, Juvenile By Sheila Lee[...]ctions and for furnishing and equipping the same. of the County Commissioners was held on Monday, 3-31[...]e architects were Johnson and Graham & Associates of Billings. The mayor's office in Plentywood. Harry[...]petitions were circulated requesting the building of shape in 1981. On 7-9-81, the Commissione[...]6, during the primary election, firm of Hatfield and ZumBrunnen of Dickinson, NO to draw up the voters approved the[...]the time. Courthouse. After 6 months of reviewing and revising plans, a public After cons[...]go ahead with the project. Aldinger Construction of Glendive of $75,000. On 8-5-37, a ground breaking ceremony wa[...]d a Commissioners office, Clerk and manager. Most of the labor was hired locally. The structure dimens[...]library and meeting The building was constructed of poured concrete. r[...]The 3rd floor of the original Courthouse now has all of the judicial of• fices. The Superintendent of Schools has moved to the former Commis-[...]ce. The treasurer's office has expanded into some of the[...]pointed by the commissioners and 1 representative from each of the 4[...]review of proposed subdivision plats. The new Courthou[...]ld. The dedication ceremony number of issues including solid waste disposal, oil, coal[...]on Saturday, 1-28-39, with open house inspection from 3 to development impacts, land use pl[...]. and a dance held in the evening. The total cost of the building cooperation. In ovember 1979[...]hich was adopted sioners to incur an indebtedness of $180,000 (7½ mills for 2 years) in in M[...]ddition to federal matching funds for the purpose of building and con- The recently adopted comprehensive plan is basically an assess- structing an addition to the Courthouse. The federal matching funds ment of Sheridan County's resources, population and economy. It also were from the Civil Defense and Crime Control in the amount of otters recommendations to[...] |
| In the plan's assessment of population changes it says "There are SH[...]ace to preserve early day creasingly larger share of the county's population. With these trends 1t[...]years. A combined committee of members of the Old Tractor Club, the sparsely populated rura[...]s was formed The plan also supports a policy of resource conse.rvation .and to study[...]pear that the trends toward larger Woosley of Billings, was hired to fill in details to meet st[...]ates enabled the County to capitalize on duration is limited by the amount of available reserves. Ultimately the very competitive bids. Schwartz Construction of Glendive was chosen. area economy will need to re[...]homestead days' equip- and the long-term success of the community may depend on its ability[...]This was the rock facing on the outside of the building. These rocks through agriculture."[...]were provided by descendants of early homesteaders of Sheridan[...]he sun, In May, 1919, County Superintendent of Schools Ellen Wilson cir- air and rain m[...]lding was completed in 1983 and dedicated in July of that for reading and on May 29th the circulation[...]ct came to $362,525.00, Plum~i~g In October of 1925 the 1st Sheridan County Library Board was ap[...], the County Commissioners purchased the building of the BOX ELDER DAM defunct State Bank of Plentywood, located on the northeast corner of By Lou DeSilva Main Street and First A[...]Townsite area; this resulted in a great deal of pressure to solve the the library, but each time[...]problem; little could be done at the time because of WWII restrictions. In the 1940s branches we[...]e, Antelope, Medicine Lake US Corps of Engineers was called in; the Corps submitted a pl[...]The Sheridan County Library became a member of the Golden nel with concrete. Prop[...]ns Library Federation in 1971 . The establishment of the Federation idea.[...]The theory of building a dam was revived as Harold DeSilva, Len[...]throughout the State. The most noticeable feature of'the[...]ame Department for funds; and with the assistance of taxes on adja- every 3 weeks. When the Bookmobile was discontinued because of[...]Land for the undertaking was obtained from the Arthur Dahls, Barr[...]"Shorty" Major was area Conserva- The lack of space was again a topic of discussion at Board tionist Distric[...]meetings during the 1970s. In 1983, aner a decade of trying, our new time were Gordon Holte,[...]ity became a reality. Located on the gr~u~d flo~r of sen, Glenn Jacobsen and Billie Janssen. th[...]By Harold DeSilva the facility the week of December 5 to 1O, 1983, and our open house[...]ood's 1st airport was located in the present area of was held on 4-13-84. The architect was Bob Hatfield of Glendive and Ferguson Field. Thor Thor[...]the general contractor was Aldinger Construction of Glendive. and WWI pilot, was the[...]1925. Thirteen hundred dollars was received from Bisecker's bank for public auction on 10-25-83 f[...]ted $3500.00 for the The present librarian is Sheila Lee and the present Library Board construction of an airport with sod runways. The city provided a consists of Duane Arneklev, Dennis Nathe, Johnette Gre[...] |
| [...]il 1941 the Airport was used for basic training of pilots for the military under the name of Civil Pilot Training. Sponsored by the Lion's Clu[...]s the smallest town in the US to receive approval of this type school. Instructors were hired under the supervision of Vernon Hoven and Thor; 63 students took the gro[...]Hoven had had the foresight to acquire a section of land from Nancy Marron 1½ miles northeast of Plentywood. With the aid and guidance of the Montana State Aeronautics Com-[...]new facility. Construction started in the spring of 1958; a 3200' by 75' runway was paved and 2 sod s[...]vided for the caretaker; 1 of the 1st of these was Al Hardy followed by $58,000.00 . An A[...]lva as George Munson who is still serving. In 1982 an extension of the run- President; other board members were Ray[...]0-present •c. F. Christensen was also Treasurer from 1937 through 1943; he was also Co. Clerk *Fl-Farmer-labor Party from 1937 to 1950. Limited finances made consolidation[...]18 ... . . .. Mrs. Ben Johnson appointed by Board of County 1928-1930 ...... E. G. Ferguson; Vesta Han[...]; Jim Landa The first meeting of the Board of County Commissioners was held 1979-1980[...] |
| [...]of Charles Lundeen November 1980 . ..........[...]CLERKS OF DISTRICT COURT[...] |
| [...]COUNTY SUPERINTENDENTS OF Angvick, Lars (R) Reserve Pete[...]e John B. Duggan ................ (D) served from 1915 to 1916 34th Assemb[...]Jack Bennett .................. (R) served from 1917 to 1920 Dahl, Andrew (0) Dagmar[...]Oscar J. Collins ............... (Soc.) served from 1921 to 1922 35th Assemb[...]Rodney Salisbury .............. (F .L.) served from 1923 to 1928 Dahl, Andrew (0) Dagmar[...]Hans P. Madsen .............. (R) (D) served from 1929 to 1942 36th Assemb[...]Albert Erdahl ................ (R) (D) served from 1943 to 1962 Michels, Lloyd (0) Medicine Lake[...]Arne Nikolaisen ................ (D) served from 1963 to 1964 37th[...] |
| [...]contour strips and has greatly expanded the size of fields. These larger By Terry Angvick, Sheridan[...]eridan County over the past few years. The number of farms in the storms have removed large quantities of topsoil. county has remained fairly constant at 927 , but the number of farm Erosion problems and cons[...]cers to leave more operators, farming an average of 1,430 acres. Currently this number c[...]approximately 1,595 in the number of tillage operations has increased over the past fe[...]ticing reduced tillage programs and the use Of the 1,088,000 acres in Sheridan County, primary utilization is of herbicides to control weed problems on fallow acr[...]n, it for dryland crop and livestock production. From 1969 to 1983, crop- is estimated that 10% of the harvested acreage, or 40 ,000 acres, is land acreage increased 705,000 to 729,000 acres.[...]as led in part, to an period, rangeland declined from 345,000 to 321,000 acres. The increased use of agricultural fertilizers and herbicides. harvest[...]ain prices and USDA price support programs, have from 333,000 to 401,000 acres. led to an increase of on-farm grain storage facilities. Some farms now The increase in cropland acreage was due to a number of in- have the capacity to store several years of grain production. fluences. The early 1970s saw[...]prices, Due to larger carryover of wheat stocks, record wheat production especially[...]uction pro- price for durum was $5.90, with highs of $7.47 in January and grams in[...]'84. Producers reduced wheat acreage in February of 197 4. Spring wheat prices averaged $4.57 , with highs of order to comply and be eligible for go[...]their commodities. In addition, a Payment- most of 1973, '7 4, '75, and '76. Previous crop prices fo[...]so declined, especially during the last few years of modity loans. below-normal precipitatio[...]an oil crop increased, with an annual production of 2,500 acres in was rapidly converted from range, hay and idle grazing acreage into[...]Bindweed (Creepin' Jenny) and Canada Thistle are of ma- the majority of harvested cropland seeded to durum. Sheridan Coun[...]l program has been in effect since 1970, with the is the leading durum-producing county in the state, annually averaging formation of a county Weed Control Board. The Board presently 4 to 6 million bushels of production. Total wheat acreage in the county[...]ervisor and crew members who coordinate nox- rose from 233,000 in 1969 to 328,000 presently. This again,[...]s. Major control ef- part to the favorable prices of the early 1970s as well as in 1979 and[...]dy drainage area south of Plentywood, near Antelope and Medicine Average wheat yields in the county vary from year to year, but Lake. have averag[...]rain acreage within the county consists primarily of barley and oats. Acreage remained at approximately 30,000 acres of each , SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT[...]istence in 1940. This sub-division of State government has helped Swine and horse[...]respectively. Along with the cat11e, from the Soil Conservation Service and educational assistance from sheep numbers have declined substantially from 2700 in 1969 to the Extension[...]early 1970s conservation districts had no source of have all had negative influences.[...]on in the county. '60s or early '70s a tax of 1½ mills on County real property became Several[...]he Ancestral Missouri River Channel. An abundance of water was The SCS through[...]on the lands to protect the precious top soil from erosion. They assist of the county. Producers are raising wheat, barley a[...]waterholding capacity Technicians from SCS worked with the Conservation District and the[...]t. City of Plentywood in the planning and implementation of the Box Elder Over the years, Sheridan Coun[...]watershed project. This flood protection is a dam 60 feet high with a fill larger, more effic[...]. A good many farms operate four- of 408,000 cubic yards of earth. The dam was designed by the SCS wheel drive tractors and large cultivators capable of covering several engineers to give maximum protection both to the city of Plentywood hundred acres each day. This la[...] |
| [...]umental in organizing our group and gave us a lot of help also a part of the overall project. over the years. He was in charge of many wheat farmer tours to Between 1965 and[...]humor very County through the cooperative efforts of the SCS, Bureau of Indian Af- much. He died in 1982. fairs and he Montana Experiment Station. The survey is an inventory Present board members are Alvin Christensen, President; Roy of the soils and interpretive information as to the use of the soils and Campbell, Vice President; A[...]d and Knud Kaae. Jerry Thuesen Because water is becoming scarce and increasingly valuable, the served as Director of the US Durum Growers Association for many Distric[...]rce study on the ancestral river years and is now President of the organization. channel that extends from southwest of Medicine Lake to the north- east corner of Sheridan County and the North Dakota border. Usin[...]STOCKMEN'S study as a guide, a formal reservation of water under State law will be requested. This res[...]lt County Conservation districts are joint owners of the Froid Research Farm; each year they invest thousands of dollars in soil and water conservation research.[...]s been valuable in promoting winter wheat as part of crop ro ation, in demonstrating the value of protective grass barriers and in discovering echn[...]ship of ax Rasmussen, purchased the stockyards from the Burlington[...]ye rly rental is also paid to the B . The facility has been a grea[...]fall roundup has simplified he sale of livestock.[...]president of the E group as Rose ary Dahl ith Lind elson as co[...]One of he Chapter's 1st project o ge the "s[...]is not he same as the original so-called die bread h[...]er· unty op soil from[...]l 1975 a Reserve. Through th efforts of . d Farmers Eleva or of Reserve, he organiz t1on s form d to promo[...]etmg in he word mar ets. The annual meeting is held in April every ye r · h a fre sp he · ti l[...]It 10 a d1vi ion of the State[...]zation. ft ith 2/3 of the acreage in Sheridan County.[...]GR USTRY The 1st officers of the roup ere Don Thuesen, President; Gordon[...]th " ho served a 3 year term as direc or of the US Durum Gro ers Association. heal d" entry 1n th division of t . Th s in this Bob Brastrup, Executive Secretary of the ontana heat Comm1s• lone r from 3 to 31 s.[...] |
| We have been in charge of the work done through the Glenwood Great[...]eat Cards. The resin loading. Total cost of t pr project was started with handicap shop in[...]he world. These were used by fre1ght ra e of r in tourists, trade teams and Ag Exchan[...]then it has A . been under the management of Nancy Thuesen, ary Sampson, H1ldur Dav[...]at this time have a "Wheat Queen" Francine Smith of Reserve representing the State Group throughout t[...]Bi GRAIN GROWERS OF THE '50S |
| [...]tone Homemakers' s ·n Chairman of many of our s e in charge of serving the e n ennial Celebration of our e Sorensen ranch he final r he fall of 1975. esented ·ontana at the[...]burned, but it as rebuilt. There is only 1 rural school in operation , Coun[...] |
| [...]OF TOMORROW. Stationery, note cards and placemats wi[...]e together with coins, ontana The 1st meeting of the Sheridan County Bicentennial Committee[...]Festival and as held on 6-21-7 4 with Bill Smi1h of Medicine Lake as acting chair- Horizon.[...]tive stone as built by Ralph with Irene Stageberg of Westby, Vice President; Helen Stoner,[...]tion; it is to be brought out again at the Tricentennial Cele[...]nicking and visiting. The highlight of the tour as at · alispell here[...]ns put on a pa eant each depicting 25 years of US ro ds attend d the produ[...]On Saturday, 7•3-76 one of the largest cro ds lin d the streets of IS ERICA- emoirs of Uncle Sam (1801 -1826)- Plen ood to v[...]floats, school bands and the e c,tement of a fre barbeque later at the[...]ey, 1. Introduction of ayor Bob D Tienne- Cliff 01 on roy[...] |
| [...]basketball title 5. Dedication of Monument-Bill Smith, Ralph Par- Ple[...]ling competition 6. Dedication of Museum Addition-Magnus[...]basketball title 7. THIS LAND IS YOUR LA D-Tom and Mary Pl[...]1981 8. "Beginning of Tomorrow'' -Bicentennial Logo, Ple[...]es engineering Outside of high school activities adults of all ages were also in· Following the progra[...]cakes were served volved in sports of one kind or another. An independent baseball by Jim nd Cheryl Bal of the Plentywood Ba ery.[...]ternoon entertainment for many years the studen s of Sheridan County Schools; it no hangs in the Bicen[...]Fastpitch became popular in the '60s; 1 of the better fastpitch[...]w pitch has made some inroads into the popularity of fastpitch; the SPORTS I SHERIDA C[...]Inter-scholastic sports dominates the interests of many Sheridan and women are bowling,[...]ars racquetball. ball nd bas etball. orthy o no e is he Golden Decade of High School To those seeking leisur[...]are many and a hie ics during he '70s. Follo ing is an outline of this ou standing varied. per'od:[...](Square dancing is very popular in Sheridan County.) Ou loo Sta e C[...]lor he ne step as acquisition of[...]I ea Falls. One of the machines[...]h nly 2 of these in e istence.[...]J s of he Cl o or and[...]g 1ch es or d· 1 is reported to be the 1st Ford-[...]he effo s of E tension Service and the Board of lph[...]from east of Reserve; this planned to b storage for the[...]The cons ion of the Civic Center and Agriculture museum in 1983[...]has elimi the chore of moving. Ou a he Cl ss C[...]The present board of directors consists of Orace agnild, Presi- Plentywood 2nd in Sta[...] |
| [...]CHANGING TIMES In 1953 the move was made from the old hospital structure on[...]e base- ment contained 51 ,761 sq. ft . at a cost of $1 ,700,000.00; local[...]a~~- citizens donated $250,000; the balance came from a loan of $1 ,063,700.00 from the FMHA at 5% interest payable by the year 2004. The total cost of the facility was $3,119,608.00.[...]D.U.I. cases are referred for a day of Court Schooling. At present each[...]case is advised over an approximate 3-month period and th[...]or a p1 re · ore e n members of alcholics. There is a program for all county h"gh schools to House an[...]''Project Talk" covering education and prevention of drugs Florence By onen, Vali a A or, M[...]Butch Leibach Post 4018, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Plen ood Carl Lodahl.[...]Fron drivers. ·nsured 1th Lloyds of London ere Stan Smith, Tom clean, kneeling : Beve[...]R. . , A S nhi m, R. . , .H. Dir. of ur .[...]4 the drivers The hospi al comple has 86 beds of hich 21 are designa ed for had to[...]0 nms per year. An 272,000.00. Dr. Gayl n Stoner is completing an office to the est[...] |
| [...]By Susie Andrilenas A group of senior citizens met on 7-7-71 and decided there was In January 1965, a group of concerned parents in Medicine Lake need for an or[...]and entertainment met to form a unit of the Association for Retarded Children . for Sheri[...]eland. later and with some remodeling, the center of the building became the In November 1965, it was decided to have a newsletter. Wilma center of activities. A piano was furnished and kitchen appliances sup- Michels, with the help of Pastor Thompson of the Medicine Lake plied.[...]toward the little Presently the membership of 206 has monthly business meetings, pa[...]thday parties and many The purpose of the unit was to help the retarded people in the a[...]By 1975 there were members from Sheridan, Daniels and In 1976 a 1 2-passeng[...]gs to the Governor's Conference. The Center is open Tuesday through Thursday from 1:00 to 4:00 AMERICAN RED CROSS P.M.[...]courses, and Service to Military Families, which is sending messages ing a retirement home to those aging people who wished to be free of overseas, and emergency leaves, which can only be done through the maintaining a home of their own. Preliminary work in the development Red Cross. Money for the above comes from the local fund drives, but of the project was done by Dr. Gaylen Stoner, Duane[...]a chapter of the Association for Retarded Citizens. This group[...]d presently Harold DeSilva. Assisting the manager is Glad s anning, Matron, and 13 employees, plus vol[...]e for approximately 80 residents. The average age of the present 56 occupants is 84 .a years.[...] |
| 1st Chairman of the Board. The Union 76 Station became the Activi[...]black doctor for short time specialized in relief of rheumatism serving 4 clients. Sale of gas, a car wash and ceramics were the 1st[...]o Dr. Storkan; moved to Plentywood physical needs of the program. During this period Glen-Wood started[...]idance in the mental health area. With the advent of new Dr. Tony and Dr. Healy drugs man[...]e community. Much credit goes to Mrs. Ruth Snyder of Plentywood, formerly of Antelope,[...]ding this organization and obtaining the services of a Dr. J. L. Norris psychologis[...]Plentywood and Sheridan counties, has a case load of 80 patients with a part time Dr. 0. G. Benson-son of Oscar and Christine Benson of Outlook, office assistant.[...]s with Dr. Benson a couple years The purpose of the County Council on Aging is to assess elderly Dr. Willard Peterso[...], plan and develop projects, monitor the progress of each project, Dr. Roy F. Messinger-1950-[...]Meeting Dr. Harold Messinger- nephew of Roy, moved to Loma Linda 1982 each month at the c[...]in the county. Dr. Gaylen Stoner- son of Ray and Harriet Stoner arrived 1950 T_hey are als[...]ed by the Coun- Dr. Robert Wilson - son of Roland and Gertrude Wilson (1959-1962), cil. Ther[...]Dr. Kirk Stoner-son of Dr. Gaylen and Doris Stoner 1981 The State is divided into 7 areas. The Action for Eastern Montana includes 17 counties in the east and is Area 1 with the office located in[...] |
| [...]es and industries grew to provide for the demands of When the major part of Montana was in an economic doldrum, the the oil activity; some of those which developed naturally were seismic nort[...]crews, housing construction, sale and leasing of minerals, service Sheridan County it began in 195[...]- discovered oil on the Jens Tange land southwest of Outlook. One tivities to mention a few of the related endeavors. When oil activity measure of the impact can be measured by taxes paid by the i[...]5,819 volved foresighted people; one of these was William Ruegsegger of 1980 137.97 22,909,52[...]6,477 ,869 acre to provide units of !eases large enough to entice the major com- 1982[...]drilling rigs and related some day benefit from "black gold." The Kemps, John Sr. and Jr., equipm[...]his legal expertise in pro- were $10 ,119,730.00; of this amount oil contributed $8,119,730.00[...]In March of 1975 Norman SUMMARY OF PRODUCING OIL FIELDS[...]organization of the N.E. MT Land &[...]Producing Year of Productive[...] |
| [...]ng run their pa- headquartered at Worden, MT, and is operated as a wholly owned sub-[...]7 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. acquired the Montana portion of Continental Telephone Co. Four of the Special consideration was made[...]Popescu was the sportscaster and on trips away from home, Morris ac- their areas; Nemont purchased part of these properties through Project co[...]ve about 2,300 A bolt of lightening took the life of Keith Krebsbach and the customers in an area just east of Billings and exchanges at Ab- Nelsons bought his interests; from then on the station was operated sarokee/Nye and[...]mainly by the Nelsons with the assistance of high school students. The telephone property[...]tside the Nemont service Some of the boys who had the most tenure were David Fulkerson, Nor- area was acquired with the expectation of trading it for Bell Telephone man Wo[...]his area. Preliminary discussion on this exchange of prop- girls helped with secretarial work until the arrival of Martha Buckalew erty is underway at this time.[...]was Mary Lou's girl "Friday." With the breakup of AT&T, the devestiture of the Bell operating com- Mary Lo[...]d wrote air-copy, col- panies, and new atmosphere of deregulation and competition in the[...]dustry, it appears advisable to expand into areas of com-[...]ion other than traditional telephone service. One of the new[...]Monday through Friday. concepts in communication is called "Cellular Telephone." It is a mobile or hand held portable telephone with pri[...]things; after some dustry plans are for a network from coast to coast. considerable review by the FCC, a sale was made in May of 1968 to Nemont, through its subsidiary, Proj[...]along with 3 Empire Broadcasting of Baker with Gary Petersen as director; other coope[...]l areas Gladys Robertson and Vern Vies. of Montana. The new corporation is named MT Advance Communica-[...]MHZ with 5,000 munications, Inc. or "NCI," which is serving Scobey, Culbertson and watts daytime operation. In September of 1979 the call letters were Poplar with Cable TV.[...], as Montana. well as town people of the area, access to a wider choice of TV view- Further improvements[...]network from 23,000 miles in space. Later that year 7½ acres[...]purchased from the city for a tower site. The FM tower is located at the In the 1st week of June 1962 the 1st FM radio station in Montana[...]Mr. Stallard has been named Montana sportscaster of the year for ners Morris and Mary Lou Nelson. Dal[...]er and Randy Wor- 4 years and is President-Elect of the Montana Broadcasters Associa- thington were t[...]Tri-centennial . Mr• & Mrs. Paul Parpart of Antelope; Paul was still operating his far[...] |
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| THE TOWN OF ANTELOPE ~[...]rve the congregation until his death in 1915. Two of the recorded day is mainly residential. Operating businesses are the Antelope Bar, decisions of the congregation in 191 O were the establishment of a Post Office, Antelope Grain, Spoklie Sales and[...]nd Sell. Sunday school and the purchase of 80 acres of land from the US ANTELOPE POST OFFICE- The present Antelope Post Office was Dr. Government, part of which was set aside as a cemetery. Vornholt's Off[...]rchased by Elias 0. Sor- Services of the new congregation were held at the schoolhouse[...]d to its present site. Mr. Sorvick was Postmaster from the Adventist church, or in homes for[...]pondered ways to provide a church building of their own. Around 1920 Hedges, March 1947-June 19[...]ethany Lutheran Church located 12 miles northeast of Antelope 1978. Our present Postmaster is Charlotte Tronson.[...]its building as a gift. ANTELOPE SCHOOL-Pictures of the Antelope School bring back[...]into Antelope in 1921. In 1922 the base- memories of the years gone by. To the 559 graduates from 1922 to ment was made and the chancel added. But it would be many years of 1979, it was their Alma Mater. The school was bui[...]mostly by the Ladies Aid to finance the purc.hase of furniture was finished in 1945.[...]part of today's American Lutheran Church. Services were c[...]of the congregational meetings were recorded in Norw[...]gregation managed to survive the depression years of the[...]golden years of Antelope Creek Lutheran as members talked of major[...]lope School & Gym. of a steeple which was built before the golden anniv[...]8. The Plentywood school made Most of the 1st generation members had passed away; other[...]ulty, so Antelope retiring and moving out of the community or spending the winters in complete[...]reciation to all our former superinten- of 1980 and again in 1981. The last regular service of Antelope Creek dents and teachers, both grade sch[...]egation as soon as school such a good institution of learning. the council could dispose of the church property.[...]ul Miller were sold as well as most of the furniture and equipment. The ceme• J. J. Be[...]en to that congregation. On 11 -30-81 the council of ''Antelope Earl Hanner Edwa[...]cluded its business and declared it dissolved as of that date. Archie Hunter Carl[...]i John McNeil ANTELOPE SONS OF NORWAY-The Sons of Norway Lodge, Fremgang[...]. Its purpose ANTELOPE CREEK LUTHERAN CHURCH-Many of the homesteaders was to preserve the Scandinavian heritage. It was 1 of 4 Montana who came to the Antelope area in the early 1900s were of Norwegian lodges to survive the dif[...]Presently it boasts a membership of 140, many of whom live in pioneer pastor, G. M. Tangvold, came[...]conducted its first service on 8-27-09. The names of Although not a modern building, the structure has been the site of known charter members include Arneklev, Gr[...] |
| [...]home Port of Naples, returning to the US in February 197 4. Th[...]ship's bell, the last flown US Ensign, the Sailor of the Month[...]the Antelope Community from the Navy Department, Washington, DC.[...]Antelope from the General Services Administration in Washington[...]at no cost. It is now an "Ocean Survey Vessel" "OSV Antelope." Its[...]home port is Annapolis, MD. It was converted to a laboratory;[...]t was added in 1978-79 to collect scientific data of[...]The OSV Antelope is being operated under contract for EPA by In-[...]terstate Electronics Corp. of Anaheim, CA. For her survey work she is Back row: Danette Rasmussen, Lucille Friedrich, Evelyn Danielson, Laura manned by a team of 12 scientists, assisted by an equal number of Bestland, Donna Rasmussen, Alice Friedrich, and D[...]ence Ameklev, Coasts, the Gulf of Mexico, and the coast of Puerto Rico. The OSV Florence Rasmussen, Dorothy[...]il 1966 when they moved to Plentywood. They lived of aluminum and fiberglass was built by Tacoma Boatb[...]in that community for the remainder of their lives. Gust passed away in 1965. It was 165[...]ristened and launched 1967 at the age of 76 and Mary in 197 4 at the age of 83. Five 6-18-66.[...]born 1927; and Peggy, ~hip. Although USS Antelope is named for 6 towns of the same name born 1934. Josephine passed away in 1935 at the age of 13. 1n the United States, the ship's company unan[...]Jerome graduated from Plentywood High School, from Montana Six crew members from the ship came to Antelope, MT, Sept. 1-3,[...]tained a Master's Degree in Agriculture Economics from Cornell Univer- functions, including the unveiling and christening of a mock ship. sity. In 1950, he married Kathleen Schwab from Minnesota. When he These were fun days made possi[...]died in 1976, Jerome was a vice-president of Carnation Milk Co. in Los response of every individual of the Antelope Community and the Angeles and president of various subsidiary companies. He had com- wonderful group of sailors from the USS Antelope. These Navy men pleted over 20 years of active and inactive service in the Naval presented Antelope with a large plaque on which was a painting of the Reserve; upon retiring, had attained the rank of captain. During the USS Antelope gunboat. It was later framed by Jens Sundsted of Cuban Crisis, Jerome commanded a destroyer escort on a tour in the Dagmar, and it is still on display in the Antelope Post Office. Pacific. He is survived by his wife, Kay, and 2 children-Greg, b[...]tributed the winning in 1983, and is now living in Oregon. motto of "Keeping the Watch." Nellie Saxton sent colorful[...]Al graduated from Plentywood High School. After serving in the US Each command within the US Navy is authorized to display an Army in[...]Agriculture Education emblem and a motto symbolic of its mission. The emblem of our Patrol from Montana State University in 1951 . He married Carol Tax of Gunboat 86 , pictures the stag pronghorn antelope, a native of our Medicine Lake and they have liv[...]amento, CA for many western plains. The pronghorn is known for his great speed, agility, y[...]le Clellan Air Force Base. Carol is employed by the State of California. qualities in The ANTELOPE and the men[...]the Watch" draws a parallel between the vigilance of this no- 1960, Anthony in 1962 and James in 1964. Cheryl graduated from ble animal and the vigilance of all mariners. San Jose State University and is employed as a recreation therapist in The US[...]Stockton, CA. Her husband, Stephen Luhr, is an accountant for the T~coma, WA, on 11 -1 4-6 7. A large group of Sheridan County folks State of California. Daniel served in the US Navy until an[...]21 -67 , the USS Antelope sailed to its home port of San Sacramento. Diego, CA for testing[...]he Pacific Fleet Maxine graduated from Plentywood High School and received her and arriv[...]re fired upon by 6 B-40 rockets. R. N. from Columbus Hospital School of Nursing in Great Falls. She Some hit the s[...] |
| [...]later. Gary married Peggy Helfrich and is the stepfather of a boy and girl Thomas married Tonya Skaggs. They[...]Shan, born in 1981 and the father of a daughter. He received his BS from Valparaiso U in and reside in Stockton, CA. Maxin[...]in Hospital in Stockton and later became a member of a heart surgery Math from MSU. He is living in Davenport, IA, working at Rock Island t[...]married Zeb Arsenal in quality control of munitions. Motley, who served in the US Navy and is now a Stockton Glen received his BA from U of M; had two years medical training businessman.[...]at Grand Forks; he received his M.D. from the U of WA in 1968; took P[...]his postgraduate work in the army; is presently an Ob-Gyn specialist at Peggy graduated from Plentywood High School and from Montana Tacoma. He and the former L[...]on. There she met Mags graduated from Antelope High in 1926; Velma in 1932; Gary Edward Weintraub, who graduated from MSU with a degree in In- in 1958 and Glen in 1959. Mags has a 2-year diploma from Western, a dustrial Arts. They were married in 1957 and have 3 children-Jef- B.A. and M.E. from the U of M. He taught 3 years at Antelope, 2 at frey, born[...]have lived in Las he was released from a Scobey contract after which he rented the farm Vegas, NV where Ed is an executive at the Nevada Test Site. After from his father-in-law where Velma and Mags have since[...]Peggy obtained home. a Master's Degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and is a Velma received her degree in Home Ee. from U of M in 1936; that school librarian. Jeffrey is now working toward a Master's Degree in spring she took up the fulltime job of homemaker. She enjoys swim- Economics at Utah State University and Steven is employed at the ming and gardening[...]omemakers, ALCW, com- Nevada Test Site. Elizabeth is a senior in high school. munity activities, Sons of Norway and President MT Democratic AAKHUS MEMORIES OF LONE STAR SCHOOL[...]war years she did substitute teaching. All of the Aakhus children attended the country school 1[...]Velma's mother, Pearl Clark, died 12-6-81. south of the family farm known as the Lone Star School. Most of the From suit and tie to jeans; from classroom to pitching hay, hauling time, they wal[...]ng cattle was not an easy adjustment. The routine of fields to and from school. During the spring thaw, the dam would ove[...]de through the water and arrive at of the Antelope school board, refereeing basketball,[...]ng drying the wet bib overalls by the pot of church, Sons of Norway, Moose, Masons, fair board, Farmer's belly stove in the center of the schoolroom. In winter, the snow was so[...]Sheridan merry-go-round was added-to the delight of the children. Most of the County Stockmen's Association; a s[...]Goff Johnson was the teacher for the last 4 years of the chairman of the Democratic Central Committee; in 1958 he won his existence of Lone Star School and lived with Aakhus'. She walked the 1st of 4 terms in the House of Representatives. In the 1st session he long way to and from school-1 ½ miles by the road.[...]building was sold In the spring of 1970 with the assistance of a multitude of to Oliver Lee, who moved and renovated it for a h[...]community-minded people, he initiated production of SHERIDAN'S then attended Antelope Schools.[...]subscribers. Profits built the 2nd section of the museum.[...]Convention and became chairman of the Legislative Committee. Magnus Aasheim, the 3rd son of Svein and Marthea Aasheim, and[...]s at Antelope. Velma Clark, the youngest daughter of Jesse and Pearl Clark, were married 5-30-36 . Gary was born in March of 1940 and Glen a year[...]south of Antelope. They all attended Antelope school. Seth[...]University of Washington for 1 year. She taught school 5 years[...]Springs School west of Reserve. It was there she met Tom Allen. He[...]married in Butte in December of 1937. Patricia, their only child was[...] |
| [...]Wy-Mont (coke) of Billings. They have 2 sons.[...]Arthur married Susan Ibsen 5-25-74. Susan is the daughter of Vern and Arlene Ibsen of Dagmar. They have 2 daughters. Art took[...]Ron married Carolyn Nelson 6-13-81. Carolyn is the daughter of Gerald and Vivian Nelson of Antelope and is bookkeeper at UBC. Ron[...]Lou's and is relief mail carrier at Antelope. They live in Ple[...]through 1O years of service by corresponding with crew members. Seate[...]h Allen. Standing: Roy Brom, Tom's brother-in-law from Las Vegas.[...]Lowell Roger Anderson, son of Arthur and Ebba Anderson , was Smith Electric unt[...]ed there for 31 stead 9 miles northeast of Antelope. years retiring in 1972.[...]people Company, helping build some of the 1st REA lines in Sheridan County. from this area have visited them, including the Antelo[...]Team He entered the US Army in January of 1951 during the Korean Conflict, when they won th[...]ouple lived in Malta for 12 chool district. She is married to Charles Ruiz. She has 6 children:[...]ell to work for Flathead Electric Co-op, where he is now Line[...]nette) Keller, Neil (wife, Leon, oldest son of Arthur and Ebba Anderson of northeast Susan), Mrs. Robert (A[...]rand- his mother with the farming after the death of his father in 1935. He at- children. tende[...]I was born 1-13-22 on the Hovland farm east of Antelope. My future. grandmother, Mrs. Minnie Iverson , attended my birth as she did many of those in the community at that time.[...]BRUCE and DIXIE ARNEKLEV I graduated from Antelope school in 1939 and from NMC in 1942. Bruce L. Arneklev w[...]th 7 grades, 11 12 -15-37. At the age of 5 Bruce entered the Lone Star school 9 miles stud[...]and stove, I was kept busy. I northeast of Antelope as the only 1st grader. His brother was the only turned one of the cloakrooms into an apartment with a rollaway[...]ty) and Cliff Lee constituted a large 6th grade. Of course, after 3 years Leon and I were marri[...]o town until the twins, Myron and Byron, returned from the service. Since (Antelope) for h[...]Mrs. Robert Johnson), with the prospect of starting school with only 3 Glasgow, Fort Benton,[...]Horse Dam students after the spring of 1946. Thus, the doors of that 1-room before returning to Antelope in 1951.[...]the home across the field on the back of 1 horse. Antelope Tavern from Albert Rorvigs and operated it for 18 years.[...]ley 3-6-49; Arthur elected captain of both the football and basketball teams in his senior 3-26-56; Ronald 11-4-59. All of our children graduated from the year. He graduated as valedictorian of a class of 6 in the spring of Antelope school.[...]years and graduated Sharon attended 2 years of business school in Billings and was from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Science degree in the employed there 6-1 4-68 wh[...]ied Harold Gunn (Wisconsin) spring of 1959. stationed at Glasgow Air Base. After leavi[...]Plentywood Police; trucked for Spoklie Sales and is Texas, in December 1959, and was comm[...]nant the next spring. He married Dixie M. Koon from Portland, OR on Culbertson. They have 2 daughter[...]8-14-60. Shirley attended 2 years of business school in Billings and is After completing basic Air Force[...]r 1st son Robert Hansen, Westby 5-26 -73. Robert is District Sales Manager for (Bru[...] |
| [...]vigator/Bombardier. In November of 1953 I started Beauty School in San Bernadino, Af[...]te beaches and parks in the 6 southern University of Oregon for graduate study in counseling and guidance. counties in California. He did a lot of traveling. Milo joined the Elks During that stay[...]ve social life. It was not unusual for a a Master of Science degree, Bruce was employed at Utah State Univer- group of us to travel 60 miles for an evening of square dancing. In sity, Logan, UT.[...]Jerry graduated from San Juan Capistrano High School in 1960, sulted with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and flew with the Air Force[...]Stanley graduated from high school in 1961. After graduation he Reserves[...]n the Navy. Stanley married Jeannie Mae Fredricks of flying and his reserve commission in 1969 in orde[...]ions. Soon and Yeon Ok joined the Arneklev family from an orphanage near[...]orea. The family stayed in Logan until the summer of 1973,[...]I retired from the beauty profession in 1966 after 3 back progra[...]surgeries. elected positions, including president of the Northwest Evaluation[...]ived until Milo retired in Association, president of the Tacoma Association of Public School Ad- August of 1973, at which time we moved to Bullhead City, AZ where ministrators, and chairman of the District Staff Development Council.[...]we built our home with the help of friends. After 9 years we decided to Dixie finished her bachelor's degree a the University of Puget Sound,[...]buy some acreage 9 miles northeast of Kingman, AZ. and is now teaching part ime and serving on a Lutheran C[...]We are beating the high cost of electricity as we have a wind Council.[...]arger and solar panels that furnish our power. It is 10 to 15 degrees[...]Our address is P.O. Box 4464· Kingman, AZ 86401 . ilo Lars rneklev was born 2-22-17, the youngest son of Ed· y dad, Sigvart Johansen, passed away 1-23-83. My mother, ard and Inga Arneklev of Antelope.[...]n Denver, CO. ilo lost his dad on 12-28-18 from influenza, his mother passed away 12-11 -58 . He worked on he Fort Peck Dam the in er of 935 & 36. In 1937 he joined the Army, as statione[...]LAF and FLORE CE AR EKLEV for 2 years. The spring of 1939 he farmed the Lars Botten place. He Olaf as born at Rothsay, MN on 2-8-07 . At the age of 3 months married innie Johansen from Reserve on 7-1-39.[...]na Johansen was born 9-28-18, the oldest daughter of (see p. 62 in Sheridan's Daybrea I). Olaf could only speak orwegian Sigvart and Anna Johansen of Reserve. They lived on the family[...]t grade teacher as ora Homestead 1 mile northeast of Antelope. ost of my childhood was (Bernau) Nelson. S[...]ot long spent on my fol s' homestead 5 miles west of Reserve. In 1935 we with the help of the Ueland boys and others, he could speak Englis[...]nd I moved to the Arneklev home place in the fall of 1939, In 1933 Olaf and Frank Bernau,[...]Olaf met Florence Bernau, daughter of Henry and Emma Bernau, at In September of 194 7 we moved to Colorado. Milo worked on con-[...]horn, WI. I (Florence) and sister Gladys (cousins of Frank) came struction jobs so we moved quite a lo[...]our uncle Elmer Bernau, and aunt The summer of 1953 we moved to Fontana, CA , where Milo[...] |
| [...]34 Olaf, his sister Ruth, and Scotty went from grades 1-10, which would have been around 1922 th[...]uly 9th. We lived on the Arneklev farm, a mile NE of turned to farming. He then moved to Cal[...]rs, then moved to the Lars Botten farm 9 miles NE of about a year before coming back home and enlisting in the Army. Antelope, in the fall of 1939. We lived in the homestead house there, Roy enlisted in the Army in September of 1942, and was in Europe and in 1946 a new house was built. There being no trees on the place, most of his 3 years that he served. In 1945, before he re[...]moved and worked in Oregon driving a beer gardens from grasshoppers, weeds, and drought. After Lone Star truck around Klamath Falls. From there he moved to Bigfork, MT where School closed[...]y sisters living in Wisconsin are Evelyn Vorpagel of Burlington, Dorothy Mohr of Mukwonago, Gladys Stecker of Cedarburg, and Grace Healey, East Troy. Beulah Le[...]ert at West Allis, WI. Brother Rollin passed away from cancer in 1978, and Donald was killed in England during WWII. Dad passed away in 1953 at the age of 73, and Mother in 1982 at age 97.[...]for 2 years, then moved to their present address of Florence and Olaf Ameldev.[...]2445 Mont. 35, Kalispell, T in June of 1954. Olaf was active in community affairs.[...]75, and Jeff, born on 11 -12-77. Allen a director of Farmers Union Oil Co., and Farmers Union Elevator of Plen- is presently employed by Plum Creek Lumber and they[...]and on the F. U. county board for many years. He is a member Kalispell area. Allen worked along s,i de his dad for a few years in the of Plentywood Mason's and Shrine Club, and belonged[...]dustry. Olaf and I were active members of Antelope Creek Lutheran Re[...]was on the church council, and Florence a member of 6-1-73. They have 2 children, Jas[...]-27-74 and Julie born W. M. F. We are now members of Plentywood Lutheran Church. on 2-23-77. Dan is employed by Pacific Po er and Light and hey Florence has been a member of Antelope Homemakers for many years;[...]e Kalispell area. and Olaf and I are life-members of Sons of Norway Lodge at Antelope. Donna[...]0-57 and married E. Wayne Weaver on In July of 1981 we purchased Mrs. Thoresen's comfortable home 7-6-7 9. Donna is employed by Plaza West Dental and works as a den-[...]Lake Blaine area. On the 1st page of Sheridan s Daybreak I there is a beautiful pic- Roy always enjo ed the outdoors where he hunted up until his ture of a rainbow. At the end of the rainbow (in the distance) is a pic- health made him stop. He still gets out and does some fishing which he ture of the Ed. Arneklev homestead, my first home in ontana. We feel really enjoys and he is always aiting for spring to arrive so that he e have found the "Pot of Gold" in having a wonderful family, rela-[...]and again, which he ishes he could do more of. LaVaughn is present•[...]My parents, Elmer "Shorty" Bernau (1882-1949) from East Troy, 7·11 -14 on the homestead near Antelo[...]nau WI, and Mary Theis (1880-1953) from Eden Valley, MN, moved to and his wife Opal are s[...]Antelope from Kramer, ND. Dad took his claim in 1908; Mo[...] |
| [...]idently shot moved here in the fall of 1949 upon the death of my dad and have himself crawling through a wire fence a short distance from our home. farmed since that time. Dur[...]rms and several dry years. We purchased this farm from my Born in 1918, I was reared during the[...]AVID N. ADOLPH and BERT BERTELSON hoed 300 acres of summer fallow. We rusted out in 1936; the grass-[...]oked delicious Sunday meals for 20 or more people from scratch; we and passed away at Chat[...]lngebret Bertelson came to Antelope from Cottonwood, MN in popular and everyone was very willing to cut and put up plenty of ice. 1909, where he was a section for[...]over the Antelope area and filed for a homestead of neighbors.[...]nd in 191 O returned to Cottonwood for his family of Bert, Paul Parpart (for $22 per month) wa[...]ae. After lngebret and his family arrived driver from Antelope and his riders were the Hess, Clark, Ive[...]e passed After completing my freshman year of high school, I dropped out away while[...]ollege that fall. I later worked in number of years and then Adolph married Ethel Trumble from Brockton restaurants and started to learn the bak[...]school I started working for years of the 30s came along Adolph moved into Brockton and[...]and went to work for the Union Oil Co. as a 15th of ovember. Opal was from Great Falls, T. We lived in anhat-[...]nd worked for the Great Northern until I returned from the ser- ham who lives in Salt Lake C[...]Lake for overseas training and later shipped out of San threshing and tried to make a living farming 4 miles east of Antelope. It[...] |
| [...]brother-in-law in Yreka, CA and logging in acres of farm land and 11 O acres of pasture land which was not Ska[...]53) and Karen L. Christensen (dee. 11-16-70). She is the second MO for a couple of years. Dave moved back to Antelope and lived in his youngest of 5. Mary Carr, Billings (12-28-14), Hilda O'Brien,[...]2). Laura grew up on the family farm 3 miles west of Opheim. He had a barber shop in Plentywood for a number of years and Coalridge. then moved his[...]s during out to the farm and help Uncle Dave. One of the first things he did was the dry ye[...]ls, riding horseback across the prairies and most of all, this sure made it ride better.[...]e never did patent one but he sure did have a lot of to the usual music one evening when the[...]ken mantels and an early evening to bed for the 2 of them. raphy, music of most any kind, played a guitar at home and record[...]r and Laura cooked in the Bestland cook car. some of his own songs. He did some T.V. repair work when[...]ute and Jergen the following He was a member of the old tractor club in Plentywood and en-[...]quired 1 year of service. When the 38 year age limit law was passe[...]November 1. They returned from their honeymoon the 5th of Howard's parents were Halvor and Sarah Bestl[...]was called back to the service and left in March of 1942. He[...]in the invasion and was school 1O miles northeast of Antelope and 2 years of high school in wounded near Aachen[...]I. Howard has 1 sister, Helen Irene Peterson of Seattle, WA. Helen hospitalized 15[...]arm. was born 3-3-31. She graduated from the Plentywood High School in 1949 and married Elton Peterson of Glasgow, 9-1-50. They have 2 children, Douglas of Wichita, KS and Gwen Irene of Seattle. A half sister Wana Weihmann living in Po[...]950 and has 2 daughters Glen- na Loraine Granning of rural Redstone, Gale Lynn Stewart of Corpus Christi, TX, and 3 stepdaughters, Linda Marie Overby of rural Plenty- wood, Connie Gryttenholm of Mt. Vernon, OH, and Shannon Renner, now attending[...]s born and grew up in Regina, Sask. She graduated from Sheldon High School and Williams Collegiate. She[...]stayed on the farm . Knute taught her the basics of summer show registered Quarter horses.[...]nship near East Grand Laura is a member of the Plentywood ALCW, and the Antelope For s, MN, the 3rd youngest son of a family of 1O children . Homemaker's C[...]as a good mechanic and carpenter. miles northeast of Antelope. He broke and trained his first horse when He invented the Bestland Rock Picker which is manufactured in Bill- he bought a black stallion for $25.00 from Jack Manning who drove a ings. herd of wild horses to the Turtle Mountains from the west. This horse, Jergen die[...]uck at picking potatoes To the family of Mons and Petra Brekke were born 6 children[...] |
| [...]lma. Montana College and University of Montana before enlisting in the Navy All 5 attend[...]cars, and went to Iowa for work. rank of Chief Petty Officer before the war ended in 1945.[...]y came back to to the University of Montana where he obtained a B.S. degree in Phar- Montana to farm 6 miles east of Antelope, at the Eric Teigen farm. Inga macy. still resides there. She is well known for the good cream and eggs[...]t at the farm and Bet- Eileen graduated from NMC in 1942 and taught at Saco prior to her ty at the courthouse in Plentywood. Julian died in October of 1982. marriage to Trygve in New Yor[...]a to work. While After graduation from the university in 1948, the family moved to there[...]grandparents of 9 grandchildren. Their oldest daughter, Barbara,[...]t to Portland, OR born 8-3-46. She is the wife of David L. Revell, a CPA presently living where she[...]Lawrence Edward was born 6-8-48. His wife is Susan Keller, of- Sarra and Daryl, still live there.[...]fice manager for Fred McCoy Company of Billings. Monrad stayed on the family farm[...]enneth Lee was born in Billings 5-11-52. His wife is Georgia Palma also lived on the farm until[...]Judith Eileen was born 11-24-53. Her husband is Lynn R. Walker, HAROLD and HULDA BRENSDAL[...]s born in Phillips County, MT in 1918, second son of Since 1955, the Trygve Brensdals[...]e in Col- Peder and Bergitta Brensdal, immigrants of Norway. In 1926 at the age umbus where they own Tryg's Drug. Eileen has been sundries buyer as of 8 our family moved to Sheridan County where we bo[...]nd well as bookkeeper, while Tryg is chief pharmacist in the store, and have farmed si[...]pharmacist-consultant to the local hospital. He is a past president of District No. 77 , then the Comertown High School,[...]mertown. Then I attended North- macist of the Year, and received the Bowl of Hygeia Award for ern Montana College and graduate[...]ext fall Outstanding service. Eileen is a 25-year member of Extension Home- at the University of Montana at Missoula to continue in Pharmacy. makers; a charter member and past president of Montana State Phar- After the winter quarter I re[...]and have maceutical Auxiliary. A member of Shining Mountain DAR, she is an been involved in farming and ranching ever sin[...]na Wool The Brensdals are proud of their pioneer-homesteader ancestry Pool Assn., Th[...]and have developed family traditions as a blend of the cultures of their 9 years, also the St. John's Lutheran Churc[...]ly farm home with my sister Hulda. She was a twin of Borgny Brensdal Dahl. They were born in 1923 in[...]er Jim lives in Plentywood and he has 4 She is interested in the farming, also needlework, croch[...]El'la Thoresen was born 5-24-19 at the home of her parents John She also provides a "Welcome Hom[...]Hilmar and Valborg Thoresen, 5 miles northeast of Antelope. My Hulda is active in Sons of Norway and St. John's Lutheran Church sisters are Ruth Mulkey and ari Ann McCracken. I graduated from and ALCW.[...]served a 5-course dinner ith a choice of 8 desserts for $1.00![...]rel. We sold Trygve Brensdal, the oldest son of Peder and Bergitte (Solberg) our car[...]old baby buggy which we recovered with denim from old blue jeans homesteaded and were living on a farm north of Saco in Phillips Coun- was great for[...]I taught school in Antelope for farming area east of Plentywood, where the home farm has been since[...]children were born into the family; of a heart attack. So Paul and I farmed at Antelope[...]Lutheran Church, Sunday school, Sons of orway Lodge, Cub Scouts, Trygve atten[...] |
| [...]My childhood years on the farm 5 miles west of Antelope were WWII just in time to get an extra 5 lb. sugar ration! He graduated from rich in the love of family and close-knit neighbors and friends so typical AHS 1960; received a B.A. degree at University of Montana in 1964 in of a small farming community. I look back on my educ[...]te in many extra-curricular ac- Trusilla Pickerel of Seattle 4-15-73. They have a daughter, Tara, born[...]and school plays, 8-15-79. Dr. Ron was President of Washington Optometric Association ar[...]of the 1963 graduating class.[...]Unlike the stationary years of my childhood, we have lived and[...]Boeing and obtained a masters in engineering from University of[...]Washington. Then there were 2 years of travel and residence in Iran,[...]followed by 7 years of residence in Bellingham, WA, where I was head[...]resen, Paulette, and Ronald . of the local trauma center, and David worked for Hal[...]n James was born 2-22-45 in Plentywood; graduated from AHS in 1963; graduated from SSS in Wahpeton, ND 1965; served in US Navy 4 ye[...]ition Team. He married secretary, Kathleen Rindy, of DOROTHY MAY (RICHARDSON) CHRISTIA[...]ring at My childhood memories are all of happy times, and considering the MSU in Bozeman 1973; was employed at Boeing in Seattle; is now advances made in the style of living in the past 50 years we are very Project[...]glad to have been a part of it. Music was always a big part of our Larry was born 6-15-49 in Plentywood; graduated from AHS household, and so I started[...]ineer 1972. He married teacher, Susan Tonkovich , of Anaconda The home was the center of life then, and we've tried to keep 1t that 8-14-[...]th our children. for W. R. Grace Co. in Libby and is now Project Engineer for lntalco[...]na born 8-4-76 my way through 2 years of college (1 year at St. Catherine's College in and[...]Paulette, born 1-17-51 in Plentywood, graduated from AHS 1969. ing in secretarial work. In 1937 I went to work for AAA in Plentywood The rest of her story is under Paulette Kelley. Her daughter Orea was[...]arents were Emil Christiansen and Karen Lauridsen of mother's love when a child wears patched jeans and darned socks." Dagmar. Scott graduated from Bozeman High School 1978; received a B.S. The first 5 years of our marriage Ejnar worked for Douglas and degree[...]4, and anlyn Kay 8-31 -45. Paul passed away of a heart attack 11 -8-69 at age 55. After call-[...]nn 10-19-55, teered their help to put in our crop of 1970. Seventeen men, 12 trac- and Rich[...]en seed the wheat and oats and complete the acres of summer Glasgow we played with variou[...]Treas. the thoughtfulness and beautiful character of Sheridan County people. In 1959 w[...]years for Carolyn Joyce Hedges, the 7th child of Allee (Erickson, born Mari[...] |
| [...]970 and now has his own electric com- pany. Kathy is the only one with a college degree and heads the[...]on, Larry, followed in his father's footsteps and is a welder in the construc- tion field. Sharon is a professional photographer, Everett a truck driver, Donna was a steno for a law firm, Rita's husband is in the Air Force, Glenn color codes ink for printing, Babs is a mail carrier, Stanley a salesman-just to mentio[...]hildren and 4 great-grandchildren later, our life is all relaxa- tion and enjoyment. We have a family reunion every 3 years and 1984 is "the" year. ALWI (BUBBIX) CHRISTIANSON |
| [...]ura Kae will start kindergarten there in the fall of 1984. Franklin Park, IL; and Dorothy Boy[...]) in Seymour, TN. The Christmans are members of the Plentywood Lutheran Church. Dave is an avid hunter and fisherman; he belongs to the Danish LOIS CLARK Brotherhood, and is on the Sheridan County Weed Board. Annette en- Lois-.: Clark, daughter of Jesse and Pearl Clark (Sheridan's joys calligraphy and sewing; she is a member of the Antelope Daybreak, Page 61 ), graduated from U of M in 1936. After interning at Homemakers Club, and the Americaa Lutheran Church Women , and is Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago, she continued her profession as on the board of education of Plentywood Lutheran Church.[...]Clark was born in Duquesne, PA 11-4-13. He was 1 of in 1968. They make their home in Medford, OR. Sue married Stephen the 6 children of Robert Dixon Clark and Kate Clark (Sheridan's[...]he and a friend Robert Clark, son of R. D. and Kate Clark, married Clara Iverson, head[...]cars. Mr. Clark picked them daughter of Edward and Minnie Iverson. up somewhere in the middle of the Jtate and brought them back. When[...]Boulder, he was in the 10th grade, he dropped out of school again and went to CO; Marjorie[...]home and finish school. Frank did, and graduated from Antelope HS in 1934.[...]8-47 in Kalispell, MT and became the "only child" of went to Minneapolis and lived with his sister. Th[...]is) Bernau. I spent 3 Ford Motor Co. in St. Paul. From Minneapolis Frank went to Chicago y[...]restaurant called The Cherry Way. In the fall of 1949 we moved to Frank stayed in Chicago until th[...]e. Dad commenced running the family farm, and all of us made the Army at Butte, MT 11 -22-42. He took part in the invasion of Sheridan County our home. France[...]in England for more I graduated from Antelope High School in 1965, and from Universi- than a month. He was discharged 6-6-46 at Camp McCoy, WI. ty of Oregon in 1969. I received a Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California in 1973 and worked for the Mo[...]tana Department of Social & Rehabilitation Services from 1969 to[...]Emma Krug, Glendive, T and Robert B. Cummins from Mandan, ND.[...]ment store in Glendive from 1890-1960.[...]age 25; Tony, age 21; and Tara, age 20-all of whom are either work·[...]All of my memories of northeastern ontana and Antelope in par-[...]festivals, to the community spirit and sense of camaraderie that exits truck. He worked on Garris[...]dent Frank lived with his parents who had retired from the farm and were living in Minneapolis, MN.[...]ROBERT and EVELYN DANIELSON After the death of his parents, Frank lived in the Antelope· Robert is the son of Daniel and innie Danielson. He as born at Plentyw[...]would drive by and give him a ride at least part of whose story may be found in the Westby sec[...]he but he also liked to be alone, spending a lot of time reading, making children went to L[...]e his Un· Antelope. Robert graduated from high school in 1937 and went to the cte W[...] |
| the forerunner of today's ASCS. Maybe history does repeat itself as[...]a county commit- teeman. During the summer of 1941, he learned to fly through the Civilian Pil[...], Robert joined the army together with Glenn Kaae of Dagmar and Clarence Aaberg of Stady, ND after being assured that they would be[...]n June 1944 to join the 422nd Night Fighter Sqdn. of the 9th Air Force. The outfit moved through Fran[...]with 5 oak leaf clusters, and County and is presently teaching 2nd grade in the Billings scho[...]system. Robert was separated from the service in January 1946 and he[...]politics by running unsuccessfully for the office of county clerk and Evelyn says, "Many of our years were spent in Sheridan County recorder. In 1947 he bought the Bill Hess farm, rented part of the R. D. and many of my relatives are still there; so Sheridan County is still Clark farm, and married Evelyn Vilen of Reserve. Her early years story home to u[...]The Preus J. Enstad family moved from North Dakota to Antelope,[...]MT in August of 1959. Mr. Enstad was the English teacher at Antel[...]In the summer of 1961 the family moved to 421 Sheridan Street[...]ctive in the Antelope Creek Lu heran Church, Sons of Norway, Homemakers, and the Antelope School of which Robert was district clerk for 14 years. Eve[...]children. Linda was born in arch 1949, gradua ed from oorhead State U with a degree in Special Educatio[...]ere visiting here. Joan was born in June 1951 and is cur- rently a tending the graduate school of economics at SU. Stanley was born in arch 1953, gradua ed from Helena Vo-Tech in Diesel[...]Preus, Peter, Ethel, Paul Enstad. Mechanics, and is now the operator of the family farm. Daniel was born in October 1958, graduated from ontana State U and works as an In the summer of 1964 Mr. and rs. Enstad and Peter moved from electrical engineer in Alaska.[...]Silverton, OR. There r. Enstad died in May of 1983. Mrs. Enstad now Evelyn Hedges, the 3rd of 7 children, was born on the family farm ltves at 162 Fiske St. in Silverton. west of Antelope on 7-26-33. Her parents ere Alice and Le[...]lives in Santa Maria, CA, where he's the manager of a Hedges. She graduated from Antelope High School in 951 and from service station. He and his wife,[...]arilyn is bookkeeper for a diesel company. She and Do[...]ed Mike Cooney in Beulah, D 9-25-28. He graduated from Dickenson Normal in 195 7 1968.[...]OR and have a with a B.S. degree; he has an M.S. from Greeley, CO and a Doctorate 6-year-old boy and a 5-year-old girl. from MSU. He taught in Antelope from 1950 to 1953 and in Plenty-[...]air garage in Silverton, OR. He and his wife wood from 1953 to 1959. Don is presently Personnel Director for the[...] |
| [...]orked in cafes. Erick Leonard Erickson, son of Jonas and Betty Erickson, lived in[...]se Hill and Reserve; high school in Medicine both of Plentywood, MT and Alice Glaze of Stevensville, MT. Erick was Lake. Evel[...]oned at Ft. Lewis, WA. He told about the hundreds of children, Willard and Sandra. Lester[...]fe in a plane crash soldiers dying all around him from influenza while in the hospital at Ft. 4-8[...]ne Folsom was born near Antelope on 8-21 -10, son of Seth Erick Leonard Erickson-born 8-1-1895,[...]Bremerton, WA and Esther (Mrs. Peter Lund) 9-5-16 of Persson. Married to Cora Elyda Hanson 3-7-19. Cor[...]Township, Ottertail County, MN, the youngest son of Ole and Anna Estenson. He had 1O brothers and 2 s[...]and married Ruth M. Williams, the oldest daughter of Henry and Lena Williams (page 895 Sheridan Daybre[...]brother Elbert to Montana to their homestead east of Reserve in 1908. She had Al atten[...]core driller for the Army Corp of Engineers. Other projects he wor ed[...]Falls, MT. His work for the Corp of Engineers continued and in 1939 he[...]began a 3-year stint out of the US. When he came home WWII had[...]rn on my om and Dad's homestead 7 miles northeast of alla place just east of Reserve. While there Ozzie did a small amount Antelope. I'm the 2nd of 6 children . Esther is th oldest, then came of farming and had some cattle. Ruth worked for many[...]d began baking at the Elgin and Alta from the ell for drin ing, ashmg clothes and Saturday[...]g sno ban s. We played fo and geese and had a lot of sno ball he county fairs.[...]e ent to the Lone Star School 1½ miles northeast of the farm . eserve. She graduated from Medicine Lake in 1942. Myrtle and Don We would alk most of the tim . We had an old horse we called "O[...] |
| [...]Dolores, Warren and Marilyn graduatetl from AHS. They were bap- wouldn't get the saddle on ti[...]r, a Dolores married Donald Becker of Raymond. They have 5 girls and small enclosed sle[...]warmer with hot coals 2 boys. One boy is a high school student. Don manages a bulk and pro- from the coal stove to warm our feet.[...]Warren is living in Douglas, WY and is running patrol doing[...]and a daughter who is married and lives in Casper, WY.[...]south of Grenora. They have 3 girls and 3 boys. One boy an[...]After retiring from the Post Office, I am still living in Antelope an[...]ty Council of the Aging for 7 years. In recent years I've had t[...]l Frahm. hobbies of needlework and crocheting. I do hope to go on a f[...]Gunnar came to Comertown, MT in February of 1928 from Ryd, lives in Hillsboro, OR, is married and has 4 children, Nichole 13 yrs.,[...]nt operator until 1937, when he went to the state of Beverly was deceased in 197 4, a beautiful d[...]nnar married Solveig A. Simonson in 1935. Solveig is the We always enjoy coming back to Montana and visiting the farm oldest of the children of William and Henrietta Simonson. William was and t[...]esteading near Medicine Lake. Henrietta emigrated from Norway LYLE and CLARA FRANCIS[...]was born 2-17-14. Lyle Francis was the son of Ethel and Erwin Francis. He was born[...]sister Clara Christianson was the daughter of Joseph and Tillie Christian•[...]son. Clara was born 8-1-12 on the farm 5 miles SE of Antelope . Joseph[...]-29-30; William D. Jr. born where I received most of my grade school education. Then my parents[...]getting married, but thereafter was and graduated from high school in Antelope in 931.[...]yle and Clara were married and lived on a farm SE of Antelope in[...]Valley community. We lived here until the oldest of our 3[...]moved to An elope where we had purchased a house from[...]in Snohomish and works for Seattle City Light. He is married to Lyle worked on WPA and hen for S[...]lives in Seattle and is a Chef in a Seattle restaurant. He is married to In 1947-1948, I had ta en a boo[...]hves m Seattle and works at Todd Shipyard. He is married to Laneva retired, I became Postmas er an[...]at Boeing. He ment in March 97 8. I've seen a lot of changes in the Postal System[...]has 2 sons-Joel and Bryce. Steven M. is single and works as a during those 30 years.[...]with ta mg care of a garden and flowers. We visit our children and[...]Erma Wangerin, 2-5-26, the oldest child of Mr. and Mrs. Frank[...]Wangerin, graduated from Outlook High School in 1944.[...]On 5-2-46 she married Bob Freske of Urbank, M , who was the Clara, Marilyn[...]ren and Lyle Francis. youngest of 16 children. They farmed in Minnesota for[...] |
| [...]rm in 1955 and became full McCormick of Antelope; Larry who is deceased; David of Antelope; scale farmers milking cows, raising chi[...]Dale at home, and Patricia Madsen of Sidney. grain, improving a Charolais cattle herd[...]Kathy was born in 1948. She graduated from Antelope High modernizing the ranch. Depredations[...]Nursing. She married Michael McCormick of Seattle in 1969. They Erma worked with Bob[...]Larry was born in 1951. He graduated from Antelope High in miles and without a single acci[...]t Sheridan Memorial and he had the responsibility of a busload of teenagers. He was par· Hospital and Nursing Home until his death in 19 76. ticularly appreciative of the parents who would keep in touch with the David was born in 1953. He graduated from Antelope High School bus's progress during incle[...]Staying on the job for 30 in 1971 and from Billings Business College in 1973. He married Donna years with only 5 days absence because of illness is a record difficult Berry there in 1973. Th[...]Sidney. David worked for Plentywood Piggly Wiggly from 197 4 buildings and setting up new. Erma says she[...]graduated in 1980. He is a student at MSU, Bozeman. CARL EDWARD FRIEDRICH[...]also attended Antelope, trans- Carl Edward is the son of Robert and Lucille Friedrich and was fe[...]She attended NOSU at born on 5-4-51 and graduated from the Antelope High School in 1970. Williston. She married Lynn Madsen of Sidney in 1983. They have a He helped on the farm[...]m Helena, MT. He worked for the Coca-Cola Company of Helena for a as a service station m[...]Don and Alice have seen the gradual improvement of labor-saving arried Karen Anderson of Helena in 1972. They are now divorced. devices from the days of no indoor plumbing or automatic hay baler. arl[...]tied by farm and works for his dad and uncle. He is active in bowling, enjoys hand and hauled home on a trailer. Now hay handling is largely done by fishing and hunting.[...]stores. ow most of the livestock are sold as fall calves. Don Friedrich, youngest child of Edwin and Frieda Friedrich, was Al[...]her died in 1932. His mother lives m which is a non-profit organization serving developmentally disabled lentywood. He has 1 sister artha Johnson of ebraska, 2 brothers, adults in a 3-county area. She served as a school clerk from 1972 un- Robert of Antelope and Harold of Plentywood. A brother Carl died in til the district was dissolved in 1982. She is a member of Antelope 1935. Don attended Lone Star grade school and graduated from Homema ers Club, enjoys needlew[...]Both Don and Alice are members of Trinity Lutheran Church of echanical School in Fargo, D and wor ed at Don[...]belong to Sons of orway. Alice Johnson Friedrich, 6th child of William and Harriet Johnson of Dagmar, was born on 12-26-27. Her brothers and sisters are George EUGE E PAUL FRIEDRICH of Glasgow, yrtle Abar of edicme La e, Helen Jensen of Wes b , Eugene Paul as born ·n Plentywood on 2·21 -55, a son of Robert James of Dagmar, Alvin of Plentywood, Grace Christensen of Cahfor• and Lucille Friedrich, and raduated from Antelope HS in 1973. H had ma, Earl of ew Yor . She attended Garfield school and graduated from the great honor of b ing chos n for an appointment to West Point tha[...]ana College me year. He as there from July 1 until Decemb r 12. After in Havre. She tau[...]Darlene Harshbarger of Plent ood in 1975 and they have 3 children.[...]Sasha born 9-13-75 is his stepdaughter, andi born 12·8-78 and Paul[...]ce in Williston, D in 197 8 as a "fisherman " and is no manager of[...]in Plenty ood. She graduated from Antelope HS as valedictorian in[...]rchased and moved to the Ator ranch 3 miles north of Antelope is Deputy County Treasurer. She enjoys readin[...] |
| [...]omas Allen was born in Plentywood on 7-28-52, son of Robert[...]and Lucille Friedrich. He graduated from Antelope HS in 1971 as salu- ROBERT LARS FRIEDRIC[...]tatorian of his class. He attended 2 years at MSU in Bozeman and also Robert Lars was born 3-24-49, a son of Robert and Lucille took a year a[...]r the Slum- Friedrich at Plentywood. He graduated from Antelope HS in 1967. He berger Oil Company of Williston, ND, February of 1978 and is 1 of a received a Masters Degree in 1977 in Animal Science from MSU, crew of 4 on what they refer to as the "million dollar" t[...]ing a job as Computer Operations of oil, gas or even salt water. He has been in Williston and Dickinson, Manager of the Simmental Association's National Headquarters at ND and is at present working out of Evanston, WY. Bozeman. He is active in the Belgrade Lions Club, is a Boy Scout leader, bowling, Little League coach[...]WILLIAM JAMES (BILL) FRIEDRICH Bailey of Helena in 1971 and they have 3 children: Shane bo[...]thday; Keeli and Lucille Friedrich. He is 1 of the final graduates of Antelope High was born 1-27-75 and Traig on 6-18-[...]Walter was born in Plentywood on 4-2-22, the son of Ed- area. He came home and got a job on the oil rigs around here and is still win and Frieda Friedrich. He has 1 sister, Martha of Nebraska, and 2 employed as such in the capacity of derrick man. He married Lydia brothers, Harold and Don of Plentywood and Antelope. One brother, Hendrickson of Plentywood on 6-26-83 and they have 2 sons, Allen[...]yne. They have a trailer house at the Rocky Ridge from he Antelope High School in 1939 and being the oldest took over Trailer Court north of Antelope. Bill enjoys fishing and hunting. runnin[...]ctive in TED and LINDA GLAZE affairs of the county, such as 22 years a director on the Fa[...]o Jonas and Betty Erickson. We joined a REC board of directors which he still holds. He has been a member of brother Leonard and a sister Elvina. Lottie was not well and died in in- the Sons of Norway, church treasurer for a number of years; and even fancy. My sister Alice[...]ntana. awhile. In 1947 he married Lucille Angvick of Reserve and they raised We headed West in the spring of 1909. We traveled by train as far 5 boys and 1 girl.[...]the country school located about 3 miles from our home. Due to the[...]Elvina passed away in 1924 of TB.[...]was born at Medicine Lake on 6-4-22. the daughter of Lars and Beatrice Angvick of Reserve. She has 2 sisters and 2 brothers, Cora orris of Marshal, AK; Hazel Hughes and John Angvick of Baton Rouge, LA; and Eddie Angvick on the 'home place' out of Reserve. Lucille graduated from edicine Lake High School in 1939 and after a 6-mo[...]se in secretarial courses, worked on the campaign of Gov. Ayers, and also in the Montana State Income Tax Department of Helena, MT. After war was declared, she took 2 ye[...]CA, at the Tomey General Hospital and also south of San Diego at the Mitchell Convalescent Hospital.[...]the Fried• rich homestead, raising their family of 6 children, an untold number of Linda Glaze and f[...]s. They also Our children graduated from Stevensville High School. Dorothy have 8 g[...] |
| [...]Since my husband's passing in December of 1971, I have spent and Gary and 2 daughters, Cher[...]nics on the spur of the moment and also the kind that took a couple of Tom was born in Plentywood, MT. His parents[...]en Goff, who homesteaded about 15 miles northeast of Antelope in for the "good old days".[...]Shaunavon, SK. He died in ed on construction, and is now retired; and Tom (1927), Antelope.[...]Tom attended Alcott Grade School and graduated from Antelope High School. He joined the 11th Air-Born[...]John E. Grayson married Maibelle Genevieve Olson of ew Haven, man Flacker's land. In 1970 he married Bonnie Satterfield of Billings, MN in 1924. They moved back from Canada in 1934. They lived at and he has 1 stepso[...]Bonnie live on the Herman Flacker most of his life as a heavy equipment mechanic at Hanford, WA, Fort farm 11 miles east of Plentywood.[...]4. WA. John retired from working for the government while at Glasgow[...]WA to live closer to his sons, Joe and David. He is now 83 years[...]grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. a shower of used items, which was very much appreciated. Mone[...]keeper to the Ervin Afdahl family of Rudyard, MT. She worked for the[...]town, after the death of the 1st rs. Afdahl.[...]They built a new home m the own of Rudyard, T, close to the[...]rayson, so we moved Agnes Irene Spiers of Shaunavon SK on 3-18-33. Their children are out t[...]. Earl Grayson died on 10-25-79 in Swift Cur- Two of our sons were born there.[...]His wife Agnes continues to hve there. Some of the winters Art worked for his brother, Ern, cutt[...]who has 2 children. Walter Grayson died on ~ ner of a small farm southwest of Antelope. Farming was what we 8-11[...]re born. Their names tor Ross Waldorf of Canada on 3-17-34 . Their children are Car[...] |
| [...]He married Vera has included a variety of assignments. Of these he has been Director of Louise Delong of Eastend, SK in 1940. They operated a grocery store Special Education, Director of Public Relations and is currently the in Havre, MT. Roger also worked for the Kaiser Plant in Meade, WA. He Director of Data Processing. enlisted in the Army in 1945. After completion of his service, they owned and operated a grocery st[...]MILES and MARGARET GRAYSON for the State of Washington for the last 10 years as an agricultur[...]to Richard and Emma Grayson. Miles was 1 of 1O children and had 7 Everett, WA. They have 4 ch[...]Louise, and Lillian. Miles lived in Antelope most of Vera live on a farm in Snohomish, WA and have hor[...]tournaments around the state of Montana. Miles married Margaret Gwendolyn Gr[...]5 in Antelope. She Louise Severson of Raymond, MT on 9-5-36 in Scobey, MT. Four attende[...]to Miles and Margaret: Gerald 1938; Robert 1941; of Opheim on 6-14-47. Ivan worked for GTA. After ret[...]ome there. They have 3 family west of the Divide in 1955 where Miles worked as a heavy[...]pment mechanic until 1972, when he retired. Miles is now living in children ; and Debra Weeks who has[...]Great Falls, MT and enjoying a retirement of hunting and fishing. ing, traveling , and rock co[...]6-28 at Plentywood, the 10th and young- est child of Richard and Emma Grayson. He attended school at A[...]r- head County as a heavy duty mechanic in charge of the Dillon district shop.[...]part of 1938. No work for anybody, dust blowing, thistles[...]ever possible. I graduated from high school in the spring of 1943 and Front row: Wi , ncy, Su n[...]ough in April 1944. He married arjorie Hills of Granville D 7-14-51 . They have 4 Ed[...]overseas to the European theater of operations and arrived in England 1956); Susan (A[...]5 days after Edith graduated from high school in Antelope. LYLE and ARDINE GRAYSON Lyle, born 3-22 -30, a son of r. and rs. R. E. Grayson of Ante- lope, graduated from Antelope High School in 1948. Following gradua- t[...]Reserve. In 1950, Lyle married Ardine Snyder of Glasgow. Two children were born of this marriage, Richard and Kathryn. In 1962,[...]gs. The following year, he was the state director of the ontana Elks Speech and Hearing Clinics[...] |
| [...]Richard (Ern) were married in Antelope and sion of France, 9 days after 0-Day. Our company worked just behind there was the addition of 4 children to this union. Reid of Scobey, Lyle the front lines and we earned 5 battle stars. While in France I met Bob of Billings, a baby boy that passed away in infancy[...]in his Black Widow plane. During the fall of Sidney, MT. of 1945, after the war was over, I drove a truck and[...]d and Mom got married, Dad was still farming part of the from Germany to southern France. I got on the boat to come home from land the Grayson brothers had accumulated. As with all of the farmers Marseille, France on New Years Eve of 1945, and arrived 1-15-46. in the l[...]ton, ND when Muriel the many things of a city dray. They met the train every day to haul[...]usiness started to falter as to Opheim in October of 1951 and Larry was born 4-22-54. In the the economy of the country was also faltering. In 1935-36 Dad worked spring of 1956 we moved to Scobey and built a new house tha[...]own peo- mer, and got involved in the activities of Scobey. ple to make a[...]played on lope and in the early spring of 1937 moved to Fairview, MT to work for with some[...]rview Mill there. This had to be the hardest time of Mae and my community adventures. I was active in[...]oved back League for many years, with Bill Reiter of Froid. to Antelope in 1938 and it was good to be back home for all of us. Dad I was an All State Commander in th[...]Club and Zone Chairman for the Lions for a number of years. Dur- the nation started to get be[...]very active in the Lutheran Church and both of them were members of Scouts of America in 1977. I received a number of special awards the Sons of Norway. Dad belonged to the Congregational Church and from the National Babe Ruth Council. In 1973 I was employee of the due to the inactivity of this church he later joined the Lutheran Church. month for the Twin City Region of the B. N. Railway and in 1976 was[...]things got better Dad was more active in employee of the month in the Billings region.[...]into the town, fire pro- Muriel graduated from Scobey and went to college at Concordia[...]ty. and NDSU at Fargo. She married Ronald Swenson from Scobey and In 1959 Mom an[...]they moved to Scobey to Reid Jr. graduated from Scobey and went to college at Havre. He[...]h are buried in the Antelope Cemetery. Judy Hass, of Dagmar, and Wendi Jo was born 10-25-68 while they[...]on 12-28·68. Since then Judy married Burt Olson of Crosby, ND and Wendi Jo has a sister, Chanda. Karla graduated from Scobey and went to college in Bozeman. She married Douglas Moen of Plentywood and they have 3 children, Erik, Michael and Kaycie. Larry graduated from Scobey and went to college in Minot, ND and at Auburn, WA. He married Rhonda Goulet of Flaxville and they have a baby boy, Elliot. RICH[...]employed in a defens plant. |
| [...]until November, as some of the children had far to school and transpor- Albert passed away in 1964 at the age of 79 and Alma passed tation was diff[...]ter months. She graduated away in 1979 at the age of 91. Their history can be found on page 89 from Westby High School and later went to the Minnesota School of in the Sheridan Daybreak. They had 3 children: Or[...]- lope, Lew Wallace and Blue Valley grade schools of Sheridan County. riage was employed[...]Kjelstrup at the Plentywood Lutheran Church. She is the daughter of Jack and Ida Kjelstrup of Plentywood and was employed at the J. C. Penney S[...]Company that built and oiled the State Highway 5 from Plentywood to Westby. Shortly after that he went[...], MT in July 1940. Warren married Deanna Williams of Salt Lake City and they live at Bountiful, UT. Th[...]d Ron Grimsrud. 194 7. She married Dale Hawkinson of Rosebud, MT and they have 1 son, Fred and 1 daugh[...]they had the opportunity to buy a quarter of land next to his father's[...]sometimes accused of drinking a lot of the water he hauled (in the form[...]of coffee) in the homes of his customers. Gorden and Arlene were[...]members of the Antelope Creek Lutheran Church until it was d[...]They are also members of the Sons of Norway Lodge Fremgang 275 of[...]and graduated from high school there. He went 2 years to Billings[...]Orlando, FL. In July 1970 he married Linda Flugge of Buffalo, MT. They[...]a son, Phillip, born 3-16-84. After his discharge from the Navy he Alice was born at Antelope, MT o[...]Eastern Montana College in Billings and graduated from there lope grade school and high school and after graduating she went to and is now employed by Montana Power Company at Colstrip[...]ls, MN and worked there until the from there, then attended the UNO-Williston, North Dakota Junior Col- time of her marriage to Selvin Rovelstad in November 194[...]n Church at Antelope, MT. graduated from there. He married Gaylene Lowth of Bemidji, MN in Oc- Foltowing that they operated a[...]rs in Watford City, ND; 2 years in Scobey, MT and is cakes. Alice passed away in 1971 from leukemia at the age of 44. now teaching and coaching at[...]yed a trip to Norway Halbert was born in 1950 and is presen ly living in Alaska and is mar- visiting many relatives and taking a tour of the country. For the past ried to Linda Baker of assachusetts. They have 1 son, Seth. Annette[...]near was born in 1952 and passed away at the age of 12 years. Ellen was Apache Junction, AZ along with a lot of other residents from Sheridan born in January 1954. She married Leonard Todd of Alabama and they County. As a fami[...]ge dent in this world but are presently living in Virginia. They have 1 daughter, Jennifer.[...]permissible at that age). 4 children from Virginia in 1922, after a short time in Flaxton ND. He rec[...]They made their home on a 1/4 section of land, 5 miles east of Ante- schools and graduated from Antelope High School. He married Arlene lope which they purchased from the Fort Peck Indians. Here they rais- Eggen in June 1945 at the Pleasant Valley Lutheran Church north of ed 17 of their children- 3 died as infants. Westby. She is the daughter of Erick and Carrie Eggen, whose history[...]en are Madlyn Rudi Brown, Jane Riedinger, Joseph, is on page 952 in the Sheridan Daybreak. Her parents[...]ol wife, Clara are living on the home place north of Westby. Arlene was Torpen, Bonnie Ca[...]ool, which operated only during the summer months from March In 1948 Mayre[...] |
| [...]In the spring of 1945 we moved to the Weldon Richardson ranch.[...]parents, Betty and Jonas Erickson came to Montana from War- I have lived most of my life in Sheridan County. Happy times with ren, MN in the spring of 1909. I, Alice Hedges, born 11 -10-05, was[...]r a spring, and it doesn't seem long from sod house days to space age. To me one so water w[...]er the sod house with its 2 rooms, its of the most dramatic occasions was history's 1st man[...]n't Eve their message to us was read from the 1st 1O verses of Genesis. so dirty there, and she praised the good[...]beginning God created the heavens and the earth." How psychology. I still like to scrub.[...]"Last Couple who settle on the 1st of the month, keep it going." That's us! Have we Out[...]ankful for this great heritage in this great land of chores and were kept busy.[...]Mary cloudy sky, we sang, "There Shall Be Showers of Blessing." That was Elizabeth Diete[...]ouse on the original home site. I am the youngest of 8 children, ln a short time we had a live doll to[...]and the only living member of my family. My sisters were Lulu (Mrs. I star[...]rvey have good teachers that gave us a background of learning that proved and a baby who[...]en we started high school in Antelope in the fall of I grew up in Sheridan County, a graduate of Antelope High School 1921. I graduated in 1925 with a class of 11. in 1932.[...]have a Bachelor of Science in Education and the equivalent of a In 1928, I married a classmate, Leslie Hed[...]from Washington School of Ed. at Bellingham. Leslie Catherine oon,[...]b. 6-3-49, has a B in education from Bellingham and a masters in[...]education from University of ashmgton. James and Leslie ere mar-[...]igs, and a small acreage communication from University of ashmgton, Seattle and a degree in of farm land. So we tried to make a living through the hard times of the food management She marri d Richard[...]Our 1st son, Weldon was born 10-12-28. (He is married to Edna ane b. 4·10-71[...]e born 2-25 -31 I am no retired from the teaching profession. I ta e care of the (married to Sheridan Torgrimson) hves near Antelope. Evelyn, born great grandchildren of my brother, Jessie V. Hedges. Leslie and Curtis[...]T. Donald, born Paramour are sons of Linda Paramour, who is the daughter of Marie 2-19-35 (married to Ardyth Ramstad)[...] |
| the oldest son of Leslie and Alice Hedges. I graduated from AHS in 1946. The following year I went to school[...]s for REA. On 6-20-48, I married Edna Olsen of Dagmar. We lived on the Arneklev farm outside of Antelope. Three sons were born: Leslie, Michael,[...]boards and with the Lions Club. I was granted 1 of the 6 awards of Distinctive Merit in the National Education[...]ouse. They have made was listed in Personalities of the west and midwest. I also received an[...]7-1 ·74 they purchased the Antelope Bar from Barbara and Leon Ander- with the rural telephone[...]ing. Leslie was born 3-16-51. He graduated from Lincoln County High School in Eureka in 1969 and attended the University of Montana in They have 2 children both born in Plentywood Hospital: Joey is the[...], 12-28-73. Missoula. He married Carol Fergerson of Kalispell and has 1 son, Bran- don. He works at S[...]oula. Michael was born 5-20-52. He graduated from Lincoln County OTTO and HELGA HE[...]ssed team as a senior. He attended the University of Idaho and graduated away in Crosby, ND in 1953. with a B.S. degree. He married Bobbi Mason of Eureka. They have 2 He came to[...]on a farm near daughters, Kami and Maime. Michael is making a career of the Navy Antelope, MT in 1909. He also owned and operated Otto Hendrickson and is now a Lt. Commander. He received his Masters Degr[...]General Merchandise store in Antelope. University of Washington and is being transferred to Mechanicsberg,[...]n was born in Culbertson on 10-6-53. He graduated from Lin- Henry M. Hendrickson born i[...]ol in Eureka in 197 . Brian married Paula Swanson of pleted all education available in S[...]. He Assessors office in Plentywood from 1935 to 1942. Moved to Tucson, married Patricia VanArtsdalen of Los Angeles. He graduated from AZ in 1942 for health. Was in fu[...]1922, who later operated the dra and live outside of Beaverton, OR where he is busy designing com- Antelope Telephone[...]Antelope, MT. He graduated from the University of Arizona in Phar-[...]graduate, and Niel Hendrickson, who is married and has 2 sons.[...]the University of Arizona, served in the armed forces overseas. He[...]Larry Hendrie son, a graduate of Gonzaga College, Spokane, WA Wadena, M ; he looke[...]Hendrie son both were in the US Forestry Service. of rocks; growing feed and tending livestock was rou[...]ffice m Plentywood, T. She married Harold Hanisch of ing school worked as a waitress and tended bar. S[...]ood, who owns and operates The Farmers State Bank of wood in 1968.[...] |
| [...]n Paul I am the oldest son of William and Ruth Hess, who homesteaded in Hanisch and daughter Barbara. She is also employed at The Farmers 1910, 4½ miles NE of Antelope. There were 6 children: 5 still survive[...]After graduating from high school in 1935, I joined the CCC's and MYRTE[...]I attended school in Antelope and was a member of the Antelope types of work, including road and building construction, f[...]damaged areas. A great deal of the cleared wood was cut up for fire- I married George Herman, 1-9-37, son of Fred and Hattie Herman wood and used to heat the cold uninsulated buildings in the camp. I of rural Antelope. George worked on the Fort Peck Dam from 1934 wanted to go to college, but[...]ter to Anaconda, parents saved part of the $25 monthly allotment sent home to them to MT[...]this dream possible. gold mine at Southern Cross, from there to the coal mine at Coalridge, Two forestry students from the U of M joined our camp to get ex- MT.[...]jobs offered by the US Forest In the spring of 1944 we bought partnership in a farm 2 miles east[...]ogging companies. I entered the University in the of Westby. In 1946 we moved to the present farm 5 miles east of fall of 1936 and graduated in June, 1941. Westby in Divid[...]eat Township Assessor and 4-H leader for a number of years. His favorite the Nazis. I serve[...]5-72 assignments included construction of hospitals, roads, pipelines, sup- and I continue[...]or reconstruction. Although e also. My main hobby of crafts keep me busy the year around.[...]I was mustered out of the service in November 1945 and spent[...]ment in 1973. My forestry experience varied from research, timber[...]wise. We have 3 children and 2 Wayne Herman is the son of George and Myrtel (Christianson) Her- g[...]and other orchestras as a violinist. Our 2nd son is a ridge, T for a year before we moved to a farm located east of Westby, film editor in Burban and the father of our 2 grandchildren. Our[...]youngest, a daughter, is director of a day care center m e exico Divide Co., ND. I attended 12 years of school m Al abo, D, graduating[...]stic Psychology s tlls. in 1961. After graduating from Minot State College and teaching at the[...]We have a small home on e es edge of Eugene, A. We inot Air Force Base 2½ years, I[...]months per year travehng and have completed most of our teach for 6 years, 1968-1973.[...]10 year obJ ctives, traveling from Alas a to e ico, most of the[...]plan is more modest, but 1f our h alth holds out, e 111 c[...]After all, you kno i is hard to p them do non th farm, after they[...]estby and Jandy ill be graduating with the class of 1984. We Their daughter, Th I[...]h Da ota on 4-10-19. presently live 5 miles east of Westby and raise grain and sheep. I have[...] |
| [...]n the shipyards and for the city. ating from Antelope High School. Don and Margaret, the 2 eld[...]lind where he retired in 1948. uated from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. Don is a Marine Officer They also bought a home in Vanco[...]ill making in California. Margaret is a Special Education teacher in Washington, their[...]DC. She is married to David Anderson and they have a son Eri[...]di and Rachel. James Hoven graduated from Montana State University[...]State University. She spent 1 quarter of college in Avignon, France in[...]2 years. He was president of the Vets Club for 17 years, is a VFW[...]and Esther have been members of Sons of Norway about 35 years.[...]travel to family members living away from Sheridan County. 50th Anniversary of Lars and Hannah Holman.[...]nesota of Norwegian ancestors. They were married in 1916, a[...]tled on a farm homestead 7 miles east of Antelope, MT, where I was[...], born 9-17-20; Donald, born Joe Hoven, son of Alfred and Albertina Hoven (Sheridan Daybreak[...]My brothers I, pg. 38), and Esther Lee, daughter of Albert and Hattie Lee (Sheridan are all[...]as a miner in Idaho, 4 Hoven passed away in March of 1981 . They had been married 67[...]my discharge from the army in 1945 .[...]Mary, Sigrid Hovet. Joe grew up in the town of Antelope and Esther on her parents' farm 6 miles NE of Antelope. Esther attended grade school at the Lon[...]with 4 Star School 1 mile north and ½ mile east of her parents' farm. Both children: Ju[...]Dusty and Nadine Rhodes. Joe and Esther graduated from Antelope High School in 1940. Joe at-[...]ontana State College for 1 year. Esther graduated from North- in 1942. Judith is now Mrs. Durham and lives in Flagstaff, AZ with 2[...]s In 1941 Joe started taking flying lessons from "Big Thor" Christian, worked as[...]y men served their country. In the is a career man in US Navy. Christina Marie was born in 1955, and is spring of 1942 Joe was drafted into the Air Force where they made an the mother of Timothy, our 3-year-old grandson. They live in Redding. airplane mechanic out of him. While in the Air Force Joe spent time in I have spent most of life in California so I haven't contributed much[...]aine. He spent 2 years to the welfare of Sheridan County. I graduated from high school in in Keflavik, Iceland, working most[...]h school working for some Iceland he was a member of the Air Force Choir. They sang in many of our neighbors-my uncle Albert Rasmussen, Mr. and[...]churches and on radio programs. He was discharged from the service and Mr. Halvor Bestland[...]lgic feelings, as some pretty happy times. season of 1946. In the spring of 194 7 Joe and Esther started farming. The summer GORDON HOVET of 1947 they, with the help of Alfred Hoven, were able to buy the farm[...]was born on 1-10-24 to Gunder and Marie Hovet. He of the late W. W. Clark, 1 mile north of Antelope. attended[...]ed high school in Joe and Esther had the joy of raising 5 children, all of them gradu- Antelope. In 1942, the[...] |
| [...]st son, Howard, was born. Archie graduated parts of Europe, including Hungary, where his airplane was shot down, from U of M in 1926 and was hired to teach and coach at Con[...]Antelope, where he ·continued until 1930. June 4 of 1930 when he married Arlene Gardner of St. Paul, MN. Gordon and Arlene Phyllis was born. Because of Howard's asthma they moved to the .had 4 children[...]Following a year at U of WA Archie became Supt. at the Mary Their 3[...]neering. He now lives in Ridgecrest, CA, where he is They moved to a retirement co[...]ion, In 1975 Archie passed away from a heart attack following surgery then became a d[...]he family near her son, Russell, who is Depot Agent for BN. She has 16 grand- home east of Antelope.[...]after high school. In 1979 he married Kari Leom of Plentywood. The couple now resides in[...]ianson, was born at Antelope, MT 8-20-1 4 on th@ is employed by a state office.[...]homestead 4½ miles east of Antelope. Mrs. Ed Iverson was he mid- Karen[...]ad, MN, where she received a B.A. in English. She is currently[...]I had a happy, healthy, active childhood. From 1919 to 1924 I enrolled at MSU in Bozeman to rec[...]Gordon Hovet currently lives on his farm east of Antelope. He con-[...]SE of Barnesville, MN, until my parents moved in to Bar[...]I cherish the memories of my childhood. Orvin and Gordon Grimrud HAROLD and[...]Hall, Reserve school- Harold Hovet, the 2nd of 5 children, was born and raised on a farm[...]barn. Money was scarce but we had fun. northeast of Antelope on 9-17-20 to Gunder and Marie Hovet. Ha[...]afternoon lunch Dad and I would sit in the shade of a shock and he'd school and then completed high s[...]. Harold worked on make whistles out of wheat straws. Other jobs were haying, rock pick-[...]ing and hauling bundles. him to many parts of the United States and Germany. After the war, he[...]satisfied with lots of meat and potatoes. In 197 4, Harold married[...]Wallace schools would get Louise (7-29-1899) is the eldest of 1O children born to Richard together[...]9). On 12-23-22 I graduated from Antelope High School, then took nurses training s[...]in 1922 Archie at- month. In December of 1937 I went to work at Ah-gwah -ching, MN- a tended U of M at Missoula; he was a member of the Grizzly football Tuberculosis S[...]tory Hospital on 1-1-42 . (The hospital is now called Ors. Memorial.)[...]Paige, and they live in Dallas, TX. We spend part of our[...] |
| [...]of years and with Margaret for several years before[...]dent of a Mennonite home until his death in 1971 at age 8[...]cated in Antelope. Born with a love of music, she stood on 1 foot many sin, Minnesota an[...]d then moved to the Jens Ibsen farm 6 miles south of Comer-[...]After graduating from Antelope High in 1944, Margaret worked in[...]the way of life. But 2 years later Stanley was advised to lo[...]ferent kind of job, so they loaded up their few belongings and 4[...]few years and then moved to Kalispell. His story is in the Westby section. Norman, 11-24-20 at K[...]Storaasli, born 6-16-25 in Portland, Or. Because of the early death of his mother he spent his childhood with relatives[...]e worked for the Firemen's Fund Insurance Company of Portland for 35 years and retired at age 60. They have 4 children and 5 grandchildren. All of the children were born in Portland. Harriet[...]n she went to a children's home at Lake Park, MN. From there she moved to Niagara, ND where Music has continued to be a major part of Margaret's life, and she she finished school. She[...]ywood. In 1945 found joy many years of teaching vocal music in schools, churches and in[...]6. She became Mrs. Lowell sang many of Margaret's songs on radio and TV. P. Rosebrook.[...]1949, Margaret and Stanley became charter members of Our They have 3 children: Phillip, Loren and[...]women, Altar guild, and Lutheran World Hazel is the youngest and passed away at 1 year of age in July Relief. In 1967, she was chosen "Woman of the Year" for Lebanon, for 1927.[...]her many hours of help with the handicapped, using music for therapy. Mabel, 4-2-18 is entered under Palmer Sorenson in the Westby Since retiring from the schools, Margaret has continued her com- sect[...]omes. STANLEY and MARGARET JOHNSON Margaret is the 6th and youngest child of William and Ruth Jack- VERNON and MARTHA[...]Her mother came to the Plentywood area at the age of 1, in a Martha, a daughter of Edwin and Frieda Friedrich was born covered wagon[...]a Malcolm 10-7-1 8. She graduated from the Antelope schools in 1935 and at- Jackson. The[...]uilt. William Hess came to Plentywood around 1909 from Minnesota, ried J. Vernon Johnson in[...]for the Jacksons until settling a claim northeast of children: Edwin in 1943, James in[...]n 1916, and in 1954. Marty, as she is best known, worked for many years as an farmed un[...]She resides in Bellevue, NB, a suburb of Omaha. They have 6 grand-[...] |
| [...]at the Lone Star school located on the NE corner of his dad's farm, tana nearly every year to visit her mother and brothers, Frieda graduated from AHS in 1950. He spent the years of 1951-54 in the Friedrich, Robert, Don and Harold[...]I, Toni, daughter of Leslie and Alice Erickson Hedges (pg. 54-92 PAULE[...]SD) was born in Plentywood 8-21-38. I graduated from AHS in 1956. Paulette Bussinger, daughter of Paul and Ella Bussinger of Ante- We were married in 1956 an[...]d 1-3-62 and Craig Alan 2-11-63. A highlight of high school days was winning the Montana "Make It After the death of Clifford's brother Bud in 1964 we moved back Your[...]s for the Wool Contest in Dallas, TX. I graduated from Antelope High School in 1st year then[...]. In March 1971 I married Gordon French, son of Willard and Violet French of Redstone. Our daughter, Orea Michelle, was born 1[...]schooling here, graduating in 1975. He graduated from EMC[...]David graduated from AHS in 1977, married Susan Johnson,[...]daughter of Alvin and Lorraine, in 1978. David works for Helm[...]Kelley . in the fall of 1978. They graduated from Westby High in 1981.[...]Wade joined the Navy in March 1984 and is taking his basic train- Brian and I own and op[...]83 in Portland. is now working for local rigs.[...]In the fall of 1979 I went to UNO-Williston, ND and graduated from MARY ELLEN (SAXTON) KISTLER[...]y was born 11 -27-48 to Craig and Florence Saxton of Ante- Home, and Cliff is still farming. During our years here we have enjoyed lope, 2nd of 3 daughters. She graduated from Antelope HS in 1966 and- the boys sports; from Pee Wee baseball, which Cliff coached for 4 received her BS in nursing from MSU in Bozeman in 1970. After work-[...]tive in 4-H, Homemakers and Sunday school. Cliff is a member of VFW Force. She has been stationed in Illinois, Ge[...]heir 50th wedding anniversary. in Denver, CO. She is currently stationed in Washington, DC with the[...]d passed away 2-13-73 and his mom on 5-7-79. rank of major. She married Joseph Sid Kistler of North Carolina in 1979. Sid is an Air Force attorney. They have 1 son, Joseph Cr[...]ELMER (BUD) LEE born 9-28 -81 in the Republic of the Philippines. Elmer, son of Albert and Hattie Rudi Lee was born 10-4-26 in Pl[...]umwiede came to the Antelope community in 1_ 970 from Sidney, MT and originally from Underwood, ND. Roger was hired as an assistant to[...]The 4 Krumwiede children are: Layne, b. 3-16-64, is attending the University of Montana; Bryan, b. 3-15-68 , attends Medicine Lak[...]-22-79. CLIFFORD and SONJA LEE |
| Bud entered the Armed Forces in March of 1951 and was medical- Life wasn't easy for anyone in the 30s. Lydia had told about how ly discharged in October of that year with diabetes. she once had only enough flour for 3 loaves of bread and gave 1 to a He farmed with his fat[...]came up to the house after tywood, and graduated from Plentywood High School in 1965. He at-[...]year, and was drafted house. The cover from the flour can and some food was gone. The 2 into[...]so he could work. About 1949 they moved daughter of Delmar and lone Stadstad. She moved to Seattle, W[...]She enjoyed visiting with 3rd grade and graduated from Plentywood High School in 1967. She[...]. in February 1981. After completion of Airline School in Denver, she decided to work in[...]accounting bought it. department of KIRO-TV station. When Norm returned from Vietnam, Barb and Norm were married in Plentywood[...]d to Ft. Benning, GA, and spent the last 5 months of service[...]Oscar was born 10-30-03 in Todd County, MN, 1 of 13 children of time. After release from the Army, Norm got a job at the Post Office in[...]old), and moved out to the farm 8 miles southeast of Antelope in 1971. Previous to that, they lived in[...]ed at the Post Office in Plentywood in the spring of 1971, and Barb started working as a clerk at the[...]ol burned in 1978, he came to Plentywood where he is presently a 7th grader and involved in sports. Tori is a 5th grader, and is involved in band. Barb is presently managing the Young Generation, and Norm is still working as a clerk at the Post Office and a[...]r was born in Todd County, MN on 6-24-1900, a son of Chris- WWII. After his discharge he ret[...]e was survived by 1 sister Emma, Mrs. Ben Holland of Spokane, his family to Antelope to live. He also bought land north of his dad's WA. She passed away in Spokane in March of 1984. homestead from his brother Albert.[...]Bob, son of Albert and Hattie Rudi Lee was born 12-9-30 on th[...]graduated from AHS in 1948.[...]He married Jean Duff of Regina on 2-6-53. They lived in Washing-[...]married, has 1 son Scott, and is a dentist residing in Japan. Brian[...]-17-57, was also educated in Washington State and is a bio-chemist[...]born in Synnes, MN on 11-9-1900, a twin daughter of Lars and Trina Bomstad. When she was 3 years old,[...]ters. Lavonne was born on 12-28-25 (Mrs. Tim Syme of Raymond, MT). Orves was born on 12-14-31 (Mrs. Paul Farone of San Jose, CA).[...] |
| [...]Lyle David McCauley was born 7-14-42, the 2nd son of David and Mary Ruggles McCauley, at Sheridan Memo[...]ool in Comer- town. Shortly after Christmas, on 1 of the coldest days of the year, a 19~6 Chevy car pulled up outside Rust[...]before settling in San Diego, CA in 1957-which is our present home. Saturday and Lyle replied that he had none. "In that case we're unload- This is my 26th year of teaching elementary school in San Diego. ing a load of coal," he replied. As of this year Lyle has worked for Ralph is a Real Estate Agent. Spoklie Farms for 27 years.[...]s basketball manager. He graduated with the class of 1962. Another memorable 1st for Lyle was 1-9[...]ate intervened My f~ther was a son of the pioneer family, Charles and Mary Hedges. befo[...]He died 10-19-31. My mother, a native of Minnesota, came to and said come and join me.[...]I graduated from Antelope High School in 1935 and from the On 10-2-82 Lyle married Donna Vert M~dders. They lived in Plen- University of Montana in 1939 with a BS degree in Home Economic[...]and now my name is Mrs. Harlan McKimens. Mari Ann Thoresen McC[...]heridan I have spent most of my life in the Seattle area and really enjoy the[...]my childhood in Montana, I wonder if I am the NE of ~ntelope. My father died in 1948. My mother will celebrate her only one of my age that remembers rather difficult, depressing times: 90th birthday on 5-7-84. She is living in Portland, OR. My sisters are[...]nity I attended elementary school and 1 year of high school in Antelope we had, and how friendly and caring the people of Antelope were. ~nd ~ years of high school in Plentywood. During high school I w[...]Orp_heum Theater. I can still remember where some of the local FRED and VIVIAN MIL[...]ents. My his homestead 20 miles east of Antelope, MT. Fred came to Montana ather h_ad to[...]During bad weather I with his family from Brainard, MN. Vivian came with her family from st ayed m town with friends.[...] |
| among them 2 sets of twins, and 2 girls. Their children all attended[...]d lives there. He has 4 Alcott Grade School. Five of their sons served in the Armed Service. children: Lenny and Pam Miller and son Ira of Terrial, IA; Vernon and Fred played the violin, V[...]Marg Miller and children, Scott, Sera, and Bobbie of East Helena; many home parties and dances in that[...]Earlene Barnhart and sons Steven, Harry and James of Helena; Mary passed away. Vivian stayed on the farm until 1942 when she moved Ann Durm of Idaho and children James Jason and James. to Plen[...]Arnold Miller was born 4-8-29, twin of Vernon. He served in the[...]army from 1951 to 1953 and was in the Korean War 1951-1952[...]and Ron Miller of East Helena, MT.[...]Marine Corp from September 1951 to September 1954 and was in[...]Korea from May 1952 to July 1953. Earl and his wife Darlene[...]en , SD and have 4 children: Tom and Karen Miller of[...]Philadelphia, PA; Don , Lori, and Mike Miller all of Aberdeen, SD.[...]lives in Sidney, MT and is a Teller for Richland National Bank and[...]Trust. Her husband, Marvin, is Body Shop Foreman for Larson Motors. Their o[...]They have 3 children: Bill Linder of Sidney, MT; Mrs. Tom "Carla" Fred M. Miller[...]Verhasselt and children Jeni and Andy of Sidney, MT; and Bruce and the Army in Japan from 1945 to 1946. He also had a farm west of Debbie Linder and children Tim and Steven of Glendive, MT. Plentywood, MT. Fred lived in East[...]as born 12-31 -15 at Michigan, ND, the oldest son of Blakeman and son Lance, and Mrs. Mike "Ruth" Fris[...]wife Dorothy live at Outlook, MT and are retired from farming. They In 1918 they moved to Montana to a homestead 14 miles west of have a son Gordon and Eileen and 2 boys, Matthew and Kevin, of Reserve where Lars and his 5[...]Gladys), Mrs. John Allen (Bertha) Doug and Steven of Champaign, IL.[...]Harold Miller was born 10-21-20, twin brother of Howard. Harold grew up. worked in th[...]. In He has 5 children , Mrs. Lynn "Julie" Haugen of Riverton, WY; Mrs. September 1941 he enlisted in the US Army. He served 4 years in the Jim "Virginia" Held and sons, Brian and Kevin , of Puyallup, WA; Larry armed forces overseas in the Aleutian Island and South Pacific. He was Miller of Plentywood, MT; Glenn and Shirley Miller and chil[...]charged in October 1945. Chad, Jessica and Darrel of Pinch, VA; and Gail, who passed away[...]aren Jo. daughter of Henry (1877 -1953) and Lena (Jenni, 1885-1969) Howard Miller was born 10-21-20, twin of Harold. He was in the Williams (pg.[...]school at veteran. He passed away on 7-28-82 and is survived by Mrs. Dale the Rose Hill School, graduated from Medicine Lake High School in "Charlene" Brenteson and sons, Steven and Chad of Raymond, MT; 1945, attended No[...]Danny Menth and wife Joanne and daughter Heather of Helena, at the Rock Springs Sch[...]In the spring of 1946 we moved to Reserve. In 1948 we moved to[...]d the Farmers Telephone Co. until it sold in WWII from 1940-1945 under General Eisenhower in the invasion of 1954. We then bought the Albert[...]Lars worked for the Montana Department of Highways until he infantry division. His awards i[...]an Theater Ribbon with a Silver Star on it (which is 5 Bronze Stars), the Antelope School lu[...]mie, at J.C. Penney Co. in Plentywood. She is now employed at the Securi- WY. They have 1 son,[...]re she has worked the past 11 years. and Michelle of Danville, CA; and a daughter Mrs. Michell "Betty" Kite and children, Valerie and Natalie, of Auburn , WA. Arvol Miller was born 3-18-24 i[...]teven and Jan Boyd, and children Jim and Christy, of Pleasanton, CA; Mrs. Don "Lin- da" Morris and daughter Brenda of Renton, WA; Mrs. Ian "Jackie" Thompson and children , Michael and Kimberly of Huntington Beach, CA; Carol Gran and children, Herb and Risa of Miles City, MT; and Rick Niederhauser of Miles City, MT. Vernon Miller was born 4-8-29, twin of Arnold . Vernon works at[...] |
| [...]10-22-46 at Plentywood, graduated from Marshall High School in Portland, served in the Army MT, completed all 12 years of school at the Antelope Public School, Reserves. He is in management at General Telephone Co. at Cornelius, graduated in 1964, attended Northwestern Institute of Medical OR, married Leona (Roni[...]ed in the army January 1966 and served 3 years, 1 of which was Luana Joyce Daniels, Or[...]llipsburg, KS where he OR, graduated from Marshall High School and Northwestern School of worked at the Phillips County Hospital as a Lab T[...]-70. is an electrician. Luana is a happy homemaker and "professional They hav[...]ive Refinery. land, OR, graduated from Marshall High School, married Larry Len West[...]ntywood, MT. He completed Peterson from Plentywood, MT in 1975, divorced, works in an office. his 1st 12 years of school at the Antelope Public School, graduating[...]elson was born in Glasgow, MT on 4-22-35, the son of 4-25-83. Weston and his family live at Belgrade,[...]Vivian Brenteson, 1 of 7 children of Raymond and Martha Brenteson, short time he worke[...]My parents were John H. and Valborg Thoresen of Antelope, MT. In 1958 I was dra[...]t take me very long to learn English. I graduated from Antelope High School in 1935, and attended the University of Montana at Missoula for 1 year taking a pre-med course. In 1939 I graduated as a Registered Nurse from Fairview Hospital School of Nursing in _ Min- neapolis, MN. I worked at F[...]Gerald, Vivian, Scott, and Carolyn Nelson. from February 1941 to February 1942.[...]n Aiken, SC 2-9-60. A son Scott, I married 1 of my patients, Leslie D. Mulkey, Jr., on 1-3-42. He was in the service from 1940 to 1945. He was seriously wounded in[...]d Building Centers in Plentywood, where she still is working.[...]telope in the TOM and MARGARET NELSON fall of 1942 and lived with my parents, working part time[...]ts, Weldon and Lulu (Hedges) Richardson were some of Memorial Hospital. Then I lived with Ella in Ante[...]dan County. (Their history school and I took care of her baby and mine. I returned to Portland in can be found on pg. 54 and 58 of Sheridan Daybreak.) I was born on the spring of 1944. their ranch 4½ miles west of Antelope 10-4-09. I had 6 brothers: We have[...]nd, OR; born 1-18-43 in Plentywood, MT, graduated from (Bremerton, WA); Tom (Kennewick[...]years in Plentywood, the next 10 in divorced. She is a staff member of Portland Community College. Ante[...]teacher's training. The fall of 1929 I started my 1st year teaching. The[...] |
| On 5-30-35 I married Emil Petersen (son of Svend and Johanna We have li[...]dan since then, except for a few months Petersen) of Dagmar, at the Nathanael Lutheran Church. Those w[...]shipping out to the South Pacific. work. Several of those years were spent in Grenora, ND. He returned safely from the war, operated a Main Street barber On 2-[...]ark as an excellent fisherman in the Marvin Smith of Great Falls. They have 4 children: Hope, Steve, K[...]nneth died in 1972. and Heather. Emil passed away from a heart attack December 1948. I Jerrine married Clyde Stewart of Rozet, WY, a student at what is returned to teaching the next 8 years and married Tom Nelson of now the University of Northern Colorado at Greeley. Antelope, 6-13-56 a[...]We spent the next 24½ years on his farm north of Antelope, at I became a 1st[...]passed away 11-29-80 at Billings, of my husband and family. I very much enjoyed my 23 years of MT. He had a son Gerald and a daughter, Shirley S[...]He had earned some prominence in golfing circles of the state Tom was a great community worker ta[...]lue Cross Board, and page editor of The Sheridan Press. Memorial Hospital Board, Rainbow Board, and a Life Member of the As of 1984, the Stewart family includes Kendall, who is with the Sons of Norway.[...]O; Bryn, a 2nd year law student at the University of Mabel Ueland Nicholson, daughter of pioneers R. R. and Mollie Wyoming; an[...]Ueland, was born 9-8-12 in the northeast plains of Montana at son, Cole, was a SI[...]when Timothy David- Therein lies the story of the early years of my life. son Stewart was bor[...]the development and concerned with the well being of the community; and a mother who was a proper Nor[...]915. Art was a merchant and homesteader southeast of itiated some of my childhood adventures, but also kept me from getting Antelope. Art passed away in hi[...]ief visit. To this union Earliest memories of the community are the influenza epidemic[...]son's (grand- and, also, the day we were marched from the school to what I father)[...]lie Saxton's young to understand the significance of the occasion, but was caught "Nellaw[...]Pastor Simonson. She graduated from Antelope High School in 1936 During the fl[...]wing fall left the Montana prairies for the green of Min- some that were makeshift in use by family an[...]B & L. Leonard Foard entered her life in January of 1937 and the of the illness.[...]hey moved to Glen- There are also memories of winter gatherings, when several d[...]Our daughter, Jerrine was born in Sheridan, which is a have 1 daughter Michelle. Len retired in 1980. They now spend a lush, small part of Wyoming. great deal of their time traveling.[...] |
| [...]outing, 4-H and playing Independent Ball are some of[...]e G. (Anderson) Parpart was the youngest daughter of Arthur and Ebba Anderson of northeast Antelope. I attended country school at[...]graduating from there in 1952. Mary Lou was born 2-24-29 in[...]On 8-26-51 I married Edward M. Parpart, son of Paul and Ida Par- in Plentywood. She was baptised, confirmed and married in the Ante- part of Antelope. Ed graduated from Antelope High School in 1948. He lope Creek Lutheran Church. On graduating from Antelope High in enlisted in the Air Force in January of 1951 . After basic training and 1946, she went o[...]tioned at Fort Worth, TX. I joined him there and of Business. She was employed in Minneapolis for a t[...]worked for Montgomery Ward until his release from the service in Oc- to Montana and met and married Leo Oblender from Ballantine, MT on tober of 1953. We returned to Antelope until July of 1955. During that 3-5-50. The 1st year they live[...]time Ed worked for Snyder Grain Company of Antelope. Our 1st worked power line construction[...]Hungry Horse born: Lou Tonette (Toni) in October of 1951 and Todd Ellis in August of Dam in 1949 for a while and fell in love[...]th Mrs. Rushton in Antelope while out of Columbia Falls on 10 acres. Our 3rd daughter, Lis[...]s were making their move to Minnesota. In January of that born on 3-23-69. I continued to[...]til it closed in 1980. nesota, graduating from Moundsview High School in 1969. She was[...]grandchildren, Brian (4) and Brieanna (3), Leslie is married to William the U of M and worked in Medical offices before going back[...]Bales and lives in Columbia Falls. Lori is married to Michael Wynn and as a dental assistant, which she worked at up until her marriage in is teaching school. They live in Missoula. 1980. She[...]was confirmed in First Lutheran Church, graduated from Tron - dale High School in 1973 and after 1 year[...]Woody Petersen 2-10-13, is the son of Nels K. and Inger Petersen.[...]he had also bought land 5 miles east of Antelope. It was here the fami- Conrad Arth[...]lived while the children went to school. the age of 15, while helping his father swathe wheat, Connie[...]he age. Warren died 4-23-75. ~upport of family and friends, Connie overcame this handicap[...]for the Antelope High School. years. From 1940 to 1954 he pumped Texaco gas and fixed tires. He After his graduation from AHS in 1950, he went to Montana State Col-[...]griculture and Industrial Arts. On the retirement of his father, Art, Connie and his family returned t[...]e born to the Olson family: Dawn Marie in January of 195 7, Chad were Nettie Grogan Stenmark and Ernest Stenmark of Glendive, MT. Arthur in March 1959, and Scott Joe[...]ents and uncles had homesteads about 5 miles east of In June 1980 Connie and Betty-Jean Geda (a native of Camas, Plentywood. She attended hi[...]e married in Glasgow. "B. J.", a primary teacher, is currently tana State College in Bozeman wh[...]e family at the time was business manager of the Women 's Co-op. After 3 years her educa- of the marriage were B. J. 's 2 children-Scott and A[...]Rasmussen on their farm 8 miles northeast of Antelope , MT. He was[...]the 2nd of 4 children. All 4 attended Lone Star School 1½ miles from t : eryed as Chairman of Sheridan County Democratic Party. Connie is an 1 ve member of the Plentywood Elks and is a Past President of the ntelope Sons of Norway.[...]home. They all graduated from Antelope High School.[...] |
| [...]enlisted in to attend the University of Montana. Betty taught school in Laurel, MT. the A[...]er degree and went to Georgia, Massachusetts, and Virginia. Jack and 9 others took their California to teach. After Bob graduated from the university he spent 2 plane to England. He wa[...]quito fighter- for the Univac Division of Sperry Rand for the past 28 years. Bob mar- bombers. "War is not good and can be rather terrifying," Jack says. ried Judy McFall of Minot, ND. They have 2 sons, Richard and James[...]Betty married Milt Murdock of Hayward, CA. Milt has the Franklin also business[...]Optical dispensing offices in the Bay area of California. They have a college and were married[...]David Albert Rasmussen, son of Albert D. (Jack) and Thelma[...]the family farm 7 miles northeast of Antelope, and attended school in[...]Danette Kay Lund is the daughter of George S. (Stan) and Delores[...]Lund of Reserve. She was born 11-7-55 on Elmendorf Air Fo[...]ed They moved to the farm 8 miles northeast of Antelope and started school there. Dan[...]l engineering. While in college, she was a member of Alpha Gamma Vicki, born 8-18-49. She went to col[...]tion Danette went to work for Fort Worth, TX and is one of the head Physical therapists at Swedish[...]dren Beth Marie and Blake physical education. She is married to Leland Kendall and lives in Col-[...]Springs, CO. David was born 6-25-54. He graduated from college David is a board member for the Community Oil and also a member at Bozeman and is married to Danette Lund of Reserve. They have 2 of the Coalridge Flying Club. Danette is a member of the Antelope children, Beth and Blake and live across the road from Jack and Homemakers and the Hospital Auxiliary and is the current Antelope Thelma. Connie was born 11-22-54. She is married to Ronnie Grove. Chairman[...]n, Rhonda, Nikki and Kelly. Thelma graduated from college with a degree in Elementary[...]a. She taught in Antelope youngest of 4 children born to Max and Florence Rasmussen. Jo[...]tended school in Antelope and graduated from high school in 1969. Jack and Thelma attende[...]sed and then they transferred to Plentywood. Some of the While in college, Jon was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity organizations they have been involved with are Sons of Norway, 4-H, and the Les Bouffons. He graduated from MSU with a degree in ladies aid, church councils,[...]n 197 8, Jon married Donna Solberg (born 11-1-52) from Billings, They are glad for their family and all of their friends and that they whom he had met at MSU when she was the sweetheart of his fraterni- chose to live in the Antelope area.[...]ty. Donna was a member of Phi Beta Phi Sorority and graduated from[...]d ship drama team. Sarah Rasmussen of Antelope. They have 2 older brothers, Max and At present, Jon is a soil conservation supervisor and a member of Jack. Betty and Bob being twins and several years[...]in Williston, ND. Alf 4 of the Rasmussen children attended the Lone Star Country School 1¾ miles from their home. The school closed the year Betty MAX and FLORENCE RASMUSSEN and Bob graduated from the 8th grade.[...]n 1945 and have lived on the After graduating from the Antelope High School in 1950 Betty former Ted Ovnan homestead 6 miles northeast of Antelope. Max was[...] |
| the oldest son of Albert and Sarah Hovet Rasmussen, born in[...]ember 1919 in his parents' home 8 miles northeast of Antelope.[...]aught all 8 grades had I graduated from Antelope High School in 1935. To participate in a[...]s~orts we had to buy our own uniforms. Members of the teams helped cleaned school, and heated hot l[...]s either walk- mme coal to heat the Sons of Norway Hall for practice. I drove school ed, rode[...]a share of the coal mine. Max graduated from Antelope High School in 1937, the driest year[...]ara Ueland, a school teacher in 1940. She was the of the dirty '30s. He then worked at the Fort Peck Dam on the spillway daughter of Arthur and Amanda Ueland of Outlook (Sheridan Daybreak for 50¢ an hour. He s[...]tke, St. James, MN; Florence, the only child of Maude and Ben Schlag, was born in N[...]n they were living on the Pfeiffer farm southwest of Redstone. Later they moved to the Carl Bull ranch[...]ived on a JAMES R. RICHARDSON farm out of Madoc in Daniels County. Florence started school[...]Jim was born 11-28-24 on a farm 4½ miles west of Antelope, to and in 1929 the family moved to the Stringer farm southeast of[...]Richardson. Jim had 1 sister, Mrs. Marge Nelson, of Redstone. Florence attended the Leet School 2 miles from her home.[...]Plentywood and 5 brothers: Weldon of Bremerton; Gene, deceased; T. She attended high s[...]Jerald, of Cary, NC; Walter of Bremerton and Thomas W. of Ken- she attended college in Havre returning to w[...]ed both basketball and football, becoming captain of the team in[...]June of 1942, Jim and his mother moved to Washington wher[...]ool and high school in Antelope and all graduated from Montana State University in Bozeman. Janyth,[...]oll Naval Hospital in Oakland, CA. At present she is James R. Richar[...]the Army and was sent to Belgium where years and is now living in Rapid City, SD working as an area r[...]Laurel mother, until Walter got out of the service, then they moved to Bremer- for 7 years. She is married to Arvid Haugeberg and they live in Billi[...]Walter and Jim took care of their mother until she passed away in Jon, b[...]ege sweetheart, Donna 1970. Solberg of Billings. They live on the former Bestland place[...]orrest The family were all confirmed members of the Antelope Lutheran Lawn Cemetery in Bremerton. Church. The children were all members of Luther League, 4-H, played in the school band, bo[...]HY RICHARDSON Florence helped with the leadership of several organizations and were Robert Sheridan Richardson, 3rd child of R. S. and Esther Richard- members of the Sons of Norway Lodge, Masons, Shrine, and Eastern son, was born 10-17-25 in Plentywood. He graduated from Antelope Star. Florence was a member and officer of the Antelope Ladies Aid HS in 1943.[...]Club. They both helped with the 50th Anniversary of cluded a 40 horsepower tractor, a 6[...]Antelope Lutheran Church and with the fund drive of the Sheridan and a horse-drawn mower.[...]Dorothy Cybulski, 8th child of Vincent and Anna Cybulski, was Antelo[...] |
| [...]othy attended Munson country school and graduated from Plentywood High in 1945.[...]I met my wife Mary Ilene Myrphy in April of 1948. We were mar-[...]children and lives in Hayward, CA where he is employed as Field Front row: Nancy, Bo[...]Kennewick and has 2 sons. She is completing her teaching degree this Bob and[...]ildren are Daniel June. (8-18-49) who is married to Emily Lovberg of San Diego, CA; Bert I am now[...]ockwell Hanford on a maintenance con- (11 -18-50) is married to Debra Morstad. They have 2 girls, Wend[...]rs, Kamie and live in Plentywood. Susan (4-20-52) is married to Herb member of the executive board, recording secretary, and now[...]examining board. Plentywood, also. Kay (10-18-54) is married to Craig Buckalew. They and their sons Br[...]as acquired in 1952. As the family grew, the lack of an ade- have one sister Margaret E. Ne[...]5 brothers: Weldon Jr. quate water supply was one of the factors involved in moving the[...]confinement facility Most of my working life was spent working in construction[...]s. The next 20 years were spent in and Repair and is operated by son Bert. In 1982 Bob decided to take[...]the Fluor Corporation as Vice President advantage of the abundant water supply and make use of some un- of Construction Industrial Relations. I retired in the spring of 1981 at productive land by developing a 9-unit tr[...]ael, born 7-8-40 (in Plentywood, MT), and quality of life they have experienced. They began their life[...]rs with the comforts afforded by the conveniences of modern technology. TOM and MARY RICHARDSON[...]n County in 1900. They had a ranch 4½ miles west of |
| [...]area from Luck, WI, at the age of 15 to the Fredrick Hansen farm . I was born 2-18-18 on a farm 4½ miles west of Antelope, to While in Westby[...]nd Lulu Richardson. I have 1 sister, Marge Nelson of Plenty• ing. wood and 5 brothers: Weldon of Bremerton, WA; Gene, deceased;[...]5-23 he married Esther Elizabeth Jensen, daughter of Chris Jerald of Cary, NC; Thomas of Kennewick, WA and James, deceased. and Marie Jensen of Westby. Esther was born 10-15-01, in Racine,[...]ust storms were so intense that one could not see from[...]Much of the field work was done with horses, which meant[...]hours of hard work for both Esther and Henry. Though there[...]of work they found time to attend church, to have bi[...]hardson. day parties, go to 4th of July celebrations and many more social As a[...]rvice. After Basic Train· well much of the time. ing I spent a year in India and a year and a half in the Pacific, returning From Westby they moved to the Helga Schultz farm in th[...]unity, but farming did not improve so in the fall of 1937 they After getting out of the service I went to work in the Navy yard in[...]dson and Lulu Hedges lived on a farm 5 miles west of Antelope. I was born 7-5-11 , 1 of 6 boys and 1 girl, Margaret, Weldon, Gene, Jerald[...]filled with pink and red geraniums. They retired from the[...]store in 1962. That marked the end of the grocery store business in[...]Esther had a natural ability for making a variety of[...]lovely On 12-28-36 I married Marjorie Tooke from Raymond, MT. We painted pictu[...]d have a son Weldon H. He married Kathy Robertson from Bellingham, 5-11 -73 . WA. They[...]Henry and Esther were members of the Antelope Creek Lutheran 4 children : Mike, Je[...]er Margo Joyce mar• Church and Sons of Norway Lodge. Esther was a member of the ried Donald Johnson. They have 2 boys: Don an[...]n 10-16-75, Henry was married to Olga Christensen of Luck, WI. HENRY and ESTHER ROBERTSON[...]Henry Rasmus Robertson was born 10-15-1898, son of Peter and NORMAN and CAROL ROBER[...]Norman was born 10-4-30 on a farm south of Westby to Henry[...] |
| and Esther Robertson. He has 1 sister Bernice Johnson of Dagmar. complicated and fun. Fr[...]s years at rural Lew Wallace, degree in Education from MSU. He is an electronic technician with the Ho[...]when there was little or no crop. daughter of Eugenia and Frank Marsh of Plentywood. She was born in We belonged to the Lutheran Church, Sons of Norway, Eastern Scobey 12-25-32. She attended Plentywood schools and is school Star and Masons. As th[...]entry won a black and white TV from KUM-TV before it was on the air.[...]children attended Antelope school. Both graduated from the U of M at Missoula. Ardythe married Don Hedges of Antelope. They lived[...]graduates this year from Bozeman, as did his father) and Rhea[...]Buzz is married to the former Suzie Abar of Reserve. Their home Koloruda. He is a draftsman with the Montana Highway Department.[...]uce born 11-29-56, married to Jenny McDermott. He is a commer- Monica. Buzz farmed w[...]on- cial fisherman in Alaska. Randy, born 11-2-58 is a ranch hand at servation Offic[...]Accounting. When Winston, MT. Keith born 10-17-60 is a musician. Shelley born 9-26-64 Adolph retired from active farm work after a 1975 heart attack Ar- and is a student at Washington State University.[...]farm, lives in Plentywood and is an officer in Security State Bank. Adolph, 6-3-14, oldest child of Axel and Adah Ramstad, was born[...]s his 1st the Dagmar community, 1 of 7 brothers and sisters. tractor experience. He be[...]Garfield Grade School which was walking distance from this with -a 1934 winter course at Hansen Auto Sc[...]College. In the fall He met Doris Billington from Fairview, MT, when she came to of 1943 I found secretarial work in Seattle and stay[...]at I returned to Sheridan County and was was west of the Romstad farm. A little daughter, Ardythe, kep[...]n ornery coal ried. Erling was the son of Axel and Adah Romstad. He attended range, a ciste[...]s farm in 1951 . It was located 8 miles southeast of Antelope. He enjoyed challenging Doris and Ardythe. As fast as Adolph disposed of a was a member of the Plentywood Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite, culprit, another took over. We ate a lot of chicken! Sons of Norway Lodge at Antelope and the Antelope Luthera[...]sudden heart attack claimed his life 9-13-59; he is buried in the[...] |
| [...]Wilson and when he became manager of the Farmers Co-op and International Imp. Power at[...]ctive in the Antelope Lutheran Church as director of tt:1e Luther League Choir, president of the Ladies Aid group, a member of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter 66 at Plentywood and served[...]tron in 1961-62. I moved to Billings the fall of 1966, where I met Harold Niel Blair. We were married in Elko, NV 10-21-67, lived in Billings from 1967 to 1972 and then moved to Kalispell. September of 1983 we sold our home in Kalispell and moved to L[...]e we had bought a place in 1982. The climate here is very agreeable; but I know my fondest memories will always be of my years in Sheridan County, and I know we'll return time and again. I'm proud of my heritage.[...]Willie is married to Lana McCall and they live in Denver, C[...]is a CPA and works as office manager for the Account[...]of Hamilton Brothers Oil Co. Lana is a stewardess for United Air Line. 194 7 I moved t[...]es was killed in a My wife, Bobee (Selvidge from Billings) is also a teacher and is plane crash coming home from Miles City after doing one of the things continuing teaching in Missoula. Bobee[...]he loved best-bowling. children from a previous marriage: Christine is married to Norman Starke!. They both teach at Ron[...]the state of Montana in the town of Mondak on 11-18-14. I attended Rolf was the 4th child of Axel and Adah Ramstad. Rolf (Bunny) the Antelope school, graduated from the Citizens Military Training grew up on the home farm west of Antelope. He graduated from AHS in Camp, Basic, Red, White and B[...]ses in the Civilian Conservation Corps; graduated from Peck on the Dam. That fall, they both joined the[...]Montana. The following winter Rolf entered the U of M at and the Air Corps Technical[...]served in the Euro- worked for a total of approximately 7 years on the Fort Peck and Grand pean and the Far East theater and flew in both the Japanese and[...]orean conflicts. He married Marion (Betty) Nutter of Portland, OR. to the Infantry and la[...]sent They had 2 children, Kris (Mrs. Don Gordon) of Martinez, GA and Eric, overseas to England; was in the 8th Air Force and later transferred.into of New Zealand. Rolf retired with the rank of Lt. Col. He and Betty the 12th USAF; took part in the invasion of North Africa; received cam- made their home in Ri[...]ria-French Morocco campaign, Tunisia Cam- he died of a heart attack.[...]farm south of Antelope and married Florence A. Cybulski, who ta[...]in Antelope (daughter of Vincent and Anna Cybulski). Lester Rorvig, son of Albert and Emma Rorvig, was born 2-17-18 at Antel[...]re or less lived with them. He worked just like 1 of the boys, helping on the farm, at the Holje Imp.[...]worked for a few years in the 1930s. He did a lot of trucking for them. While living in Reserve he and Earl Holje did a lot of hunting in the winter. They would take off on the[...]ank you to Earl Holje for telling about this part of Les' life.) In 1943 Les moved to Seattle wh[...]elope. On 8-18-50 their daughter Sandra was born. From 1951 to 1953 they lived in[...] |
| [...]in Ger- 569,600 accident free miles in the course of 28½ years and retired many with[...]9-30-60, with total service to the US Government of 33 years and 1 month. We returning[...]ling health and 15 years Civil I am a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, The American[...]975. Legion, Paleontological Research Institution of Ithaca, NY, Paleon- Kim is married to Richard Scruggs, an Army Major and a tological Society of North Dakota, Saskatchewan Archaeological Socie-[...]ended in Walter Trent Saxton is now a Chiropractor and resides in Placer- 1972. At the time the SSS board ended I was chairman of this board of ville, CA. 5 northeastern counties of Montana.[...]nded school in Antelope. I have observed a number of archaeological sites not only in Sheridan[...]Africa, Sicily, Italy, England and on the island of Cor- sica. Regarding Paleontology, I have walked a number of miles in the I was born on 5-3-25 to Gunder and Marie Hovet of Antelope. I "Bad Lands" of the great fossil fields of Fort Peck, MT. lived in[...]lege for 1 year. In August of 1944 I put on my walking shoes and head- HERBERT[...]le he was Walter Herbert Saxton, the younger of twin boys born to Nellie overseas[...]hile in Redding I met a tech sergeant by the name of Ignatius Union (Mondak), Sheridan County, MT. Nellie B. Saxton died February Scully from Gentilly, MN. Obviously that name needed to be ch[...]ys were called by their mid- my name from Hovet to Scully on 5-3-45. This change took place[...]assistant at Madigan General Hospital. graduated from Antelope High School in the class of '35. He likes to In December of 1945 after Pete was discharged from the Army, point out he was 10th in his class stan[...]d for 16 years and then to whole graduating class of 1935.)[...]aron Lee (born 2-8-49), and Fort Peck Dam in July of that same year. In November 1937 he quit Patricia Marie (born 1-15-53). Richard is now a Roman Catholic Priest this job and enlisted as a Private in Company "B", 1st Battalion of the assigned to St. Paul's Cathedral as an Associate Pastor. He also is 4th US Infantry at Fort Missoula, MT. In June of 1940 Company was Director of Campus Ministry, Lay Ministry Development, and Perma- moved to Fort Richardson, Anchorage, AK. In November of that same nent Deacon Director f[...]married on 12-5-70 to Edward Jay Lombness of Yakima. They have 2 1941 , Herb was a Staff Serge[...]Edward (born 5-7 -77). Group. The primary mission of part of the group was to fly Antisub- Edd[...]e Patrol in both the Bering Sea area and the Gulf of Alaska and works as a Secretary/Rec[...]g for duty as a new officer and then to the grade of also and has worked for a number of years as a cutter at Yakima 1st Lt. 6 months late[...]nded he was sent to Tokyo, Japan. Later in August of[...]his end began 59 years ago on a farm in Antelope, is named Walter Trent, on 10-30-49.[...]My name is Nora Ramstad Small, born 6-3-17 on my brother[...]Adolph's 3rd birthday. I am the 3rd of 6 children born to Adah and Axel[...]er my mother going to the piano and playing "Rock of[...]all 6 of us took some type of music. Mine was piano-I aspired to be as[...]The Antelope Creek Lutheran Church and the Sons of Norway[...] |
| [...]l Hospital and Nursing Home. In 1964, supporters of both. I was often asked to play the piano at even[...]r before, but Mrs. on the State Board of Directors for 6 years and was employed as 0. B.[...]ters and plaques for her work in the field of mental health. She was There was no pianist so t[...]system and to push for the county's need of a Public Health Nurse. vig passed away. This was[...]ear-old. We had a high school orchestra and from that, Lewis Crohn, Herb Saxton, Glen Stoen, my b[...]fortitude! We played for local dances at the Sons of Norway Hall. We even had bids to play at other t[...]were a bit frustrated. I have fond memories of teachers and friends at Antelope High, and great[...]he high school reunion in 1968. I graduated from Antelope High School in 1935 and in the fall enrolled at the U of Minnesota entering the new 5 year Nursing pro- gr[...]t Laverne Small, who was a student in the College of Pharmacy. When Vern graduated in 1938, we wanted to get married but I still had 2 years of Back row: Jane , Lowell, Della M[...]d married students were not allowed in the School of Seated: Ruth and Vi[...]barrier". After much consulta- tion, the Director of the School of Nursing granted me permission to be[...]their business in married student nurse at the U of Minnesota graduating in June 1940. Antelope to Roger Krumweide. Their family of 5 had grown up, finished I taught at the U of Minn. School of Nursing while Vern earned his schooling and had lives of their own. Vivian retired at that time, com- MS a[...]on and much My husband joined the University of Nebraska faculty in 1948 as of Canada and Mexico. Still, there is no place like home. Professor of Medicinal Chemistry. He retired in January 1983.[...], MN. and Nicole live in Washington, DC where Jim is completing his residen - They have 12 gra[...]oklie was born in Rochester, MN, on 2-11 -35 . He is VIVIAN and RUTH SNYDER the son of homesteader, Albert Spoklie and Gladys Spoklie. H[...]Bob attended the Antelope and Plentywood schools from 1941 to not meet until their late teens; marrying[...]til returning to Antelope in 1951 , graduating from Antelope High Van Hook, NO 2 years later (1940-194 7). Van Hook is no longer; hav- School in 1954. ing be[...]n Dam Reservoir. By then In August of 1954, Bob married Shirley Mae Nelson, the daughte[...]d 3 girls. of the Thomas Nelsons, born 5-15-36 . They have 5 ch[...]1947 they moved to Reserve, MT. During the summer of 1951 now Mrs. Jeff Nordhagen, born 11 -21 -56 and married in 1980. She is the family moved to Tolley, NO. Ruth made many a[...]was a Boy Scout leader for years; served as board of director for the Brush Lake Lutheran Bible Camp, and board of director for the Montana Elevator Associat[...] |
| [...]nded Montana State College. She married Bill Nyby of Dagmar in June 1984. Hallie was born 6-8-64 and is completing her 2nd year at Northern Montana Colle[...]Grant, born 3-3-66, graduated in May 1984, from Medicine Lake High School and will attend Minot S[...]son. They are now Linda Milbrandt of Flaxville, and I were married on 3-17-72. We resi[...]I was the oldest of 4 boys born to Ernest and Rose (Jorgensen) M[...]4-12-45. My brothers are Wayne, Keith and Randy. from Cottonwood, MN in 1909 and homesteaded 1½ miles east of I was raised on a farm 7 miles northwest of Dagmar in an area Antelope, MT. They had 2 sons,[...]1956 in Minnesota. I was 1 of the 1st boys to join 4-H in Antelope. With 4 boys[...]Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts were an important part of our fami- 1983 in Seattle, WA.[...]parents were Edward and Inga Arneklev. They came from looked forward to each year. Rothsay, MN in 1907 and homesteaded 1 mile northeast of Antelope. Sports were a big part of my life. I played basketball and track dur- They[...]I graduated from high school in the spring of 1963. The fall of ilo attended school in Antelope, Raymond a[...]ion track and basketball scholarship. I graduated from DCCC came back to Antelope in the late 20s and worked for Obert and Roy in the spring of 1966. I attended Eastern Montana College at Billi[...]n- Bob Spoklie and in the oil fields of Montana, North Dakota, and Utah. neapolis. In 193[...]ived in Nashua Candi graduated from Billings Senior High School in 1970. We until 194[...]home farm. In 1980 I bought the farm from my folks. We live in Sandra went on to schoo[...]. I grew up on a farm about 7 miles northwest of Dagmar. Farm chores kept us busy but we also had[...]rgerson. school in Antelope. We rode a bus to and from school. I recall breaking my wrist the last day b[...]Our daughter, Heidi, was born in June of 197 4. Our son, Bryan, I was a member of the Cub Scouts and also 4-H. was born in December 197 8. In March of 1963 my parents and younger brother, Randy, moved In the spring of 1977, Ron Ueland and I started K & R Const[...] |
| [...]ctive in many organizations. He was a life member of formed Prairie Sand and Gravel, Inc. Darek sold his interest to Ron and Fremgang Lodge 275 Sons of Norway, Antelope, and a member of Ken in June of 1982.[...]ran Church, Old Tractor Club, and was a supporter of lope County Water and Sewer Board.[...]I enjoy my family. What is more rewarding than being a mother KERMIT and ELN[...]life member of Sons of Norway Lodge, crafts and volunteer work. My[...]ired in 1973 and moved to Plentywood. In the fall of that history is in the Sheridan Daybreak on page 92.[...]navian countries. We ap- I was the youngest of a family of 6 children-Leonard, Elvina, Lin- preciated[...]d the Lew Wallace grade school, which was 2 miles from We celebrated our Golden Wedding An[...]school and many all our family and many of our friends present. times we heard the Coyotes h[...]were Kurtis A. Ueland, born 2-9-30, son of Kermit and Elna Ueland, of emphasized on us when we were growing up.[...]ss (wife} was born 2-25-31 in Minnesota, daughter of Floyd and activities. There have been several Ant[...]; Kathleen Ann- I married Kermit Ueland, son of Rasmus and Molly Ueland, whose 8-31-5 9; Kendal Ann-8-5-61. history is in the Sheridan Daybreak on page 47. I graduated from Antelope High School in 1948 and attended Mon-[...]sister, Mabel. Theodore passed ness from Medicine Lake September 1956 and returned to coll[...]the University of Montana that same year, graduating June 1958 with[...]in the Antelope have been farming east of Antelope. area. He was also a census taker in the[...]s. My wife Adeline came from Minnesota to Medicine Lake, March We spent 14 years on a farm 3 miles east of Antelope with no 1945. She graduated from Lake High School May 1949 and attended electricity. Some of my memories on this farm were the years of the college at Montana State Universit[...]2 years in Missoula We watched and it was a swarm of grasshoppers. As they came down bef[...]Our 3 children all graduated from Antelope High School and attend-[...]Keith , being a great sports fan, is assistant coach at Medicine[...]Lake and is the rural mail carrier out of Antelope. He also helps me[...]ntywood. In July 1982, she married Jerry Tangedal of Westby,[...] |
| Yvonne, who is 1 year old lives with her parents on the family f[...]via what was to be Kendal (Kendy) graduated from college in May 1982 and works as cal[...]to live. RONALD and ANN UELAND |
| [...]great- and Jacob. Chris Wirtz is an electrician presently in San Luis Obispo, gran[...]I clerked many years in Strom Hardware. Sales from North Dakota line along the Canadian line to near Scobey. A man from near Scobey bought 6 sacks of sugar from me at 1 time ($4.98 a hundred lbs.) for neighbors. I am living near Rialto, CA. Have been away from cold and snow for nearly 40 years. GRACE(STEWART)[...]Our mo.ther was Sarah Louise Grayson, sister of John and Richard Grayson, merchants of Antelope. They had 1 of the 1st general stores[...]s in the freighting business, and had a farm west of Washington is our home now but still have a soft spot in our to[...]hearts for Montana, with most of our wonderful oldtimers gone, it's not I had[...]ame to Sheridan Co. in 1910. Ruth M. was daughter of Milas My brothers were all born in North Dakota,[...]1900. Ruth M. was 1 and married to Edward VanHee of Plentywood. We moved to Seattle, y[...]had 3 children: James Children of Wm. E. and Ruth Hess: Junior 6-20-17; Dorothy Edw[...]married Gilbert D. Wolfe 6-17-37. Joyce is the 3rd daughter of Marinus Jensen and Agnes Roland[...]r, BC; and Faye Oberletner and Ray Jensen (twins) of Polson and Washington, respectively. When Joyce was 1O her folks moved from Dagmar to Antelope so her older sister, La Fern could attend high school. Joyce graduated in 194 7 from Antelope High School and attended Northern Montan[...]taking extension courses and in- dependent study from MSU receiving a degree in 1967 in Elementary Education. Joyce's husband is Curtis Eldon Van Voost. They have 3 sons:[...]ranch at We lived in Oregon most all of our lives. Gil followed the lumber in- Polson, MT and are actively involved in the operation of the ranch. dustry for most of those years. We lived in Bend, Coos Bay and now in Joyce is now retired from the Polson schools and is involved full Lebanon. We came to Lebano[...]fe. We love MT. Gladys, born at Antelope 11-22-28 is the daughter of Hattie and[...]amp in the mountains and at the coast. Albert Lee of rural Antelope. She attended Lone Star grade scho[...]grandchild. Glenn lives in Forest Grove and is with the US National school at Rocky Springs and Raymond. Stanley, born 5-30-26 , a son of Guard. Wm. and Tillie Wirtz, attended S[...]was born 3-22-25 in Antelope , MT, the 4th child of th eir Model "A". Stan worked on construction for 20 years and now is Albert and Emma Rorvig. For names of my brother and sisters refer to employed by Bois[...]igh school secretary at Burbank for 19 years and is now retired . where I attended grade school. The 1st year of high school was at w_e have 3 daughters; B[...]d operated a restaurant, tavern. After graduating from high school in maker and Aerobic dance instructor. Penny's husband is in real estate Ulen , MN, I went to Seat[...]married Bodie Wright, born 3-1-22 . He graduated from Ballard[...] |
| [...]section for family history.) superintendent of Atkinson-Bell Electric Contractors in November of Vern taught high school at Garrison, ND from 1949 to 1951 and 1983 after 38 years with that co[...]tervening summer attended Massachusetts Institute of We have 1 daughter, Cheryl, who graduated from Western Technology in Camb[...]n Psychology and minor in University of North Dakota in Grand Forks in 1951 after attendi[...]w York mer school at the University of Wyoming in Laramie. He received his State.[...]Ph.D. in Anatomy in 1955. During the summers of his college years,[...]farm north of Coalridge. My parents, Vernon and Grethe (S[...]He taught Anatomy at the University of North Dakota from 1955 to Sheridan County. My father attended all 12 years of school in Ante- 1967, at St. Louis[...]oalridge com- Bangkok, Thailand, from 1968 to 1971 and has been at St. Louis munity and graduated from Plentywood High School in 1944. My[...]arents were married in the Emmaus Lutheran Church of rural Coal- in the spring of 1960 under a National Science Foundation post-[...]ndfather Albert Spoklie, who Award from Minot State College, has published over 30 papers[...]scientific and medical journals and is listed in American Men and Creek Lutheran Church.[...]Women of Science. My sisters are Donna Joy, born 2-2[...]veral summers on William Leo is a son of Walter and Leona Yeager (see page 44 in my grandf[...]They lived on a farm , southwest of Antelope, where his dad farmed Spoklie. After I graduated from high school in Grand Forks, ND, in[...]Minneapolis. pilot, flying 817s out of Italy. At the end of WWII he returned to Ante- I enlisted in the[...]and lope and took over the coal mine from his dad. He furnished most of the Guam, and visited Saigon, Okinawa, Philippine[...]ng Kong in 1970 on our way to Vietnam with a load of tanks when I until February 1953 w[...]William and Louise Anderson (daughter of Wm. and Myrtle Ander- time and only 2 air hours a[...]in Bill- didn't have a passport. I was discharged from the Navy in April of ings, MT. Louise was born 3-31 -2[...]from Antelope High School in 1945. I worked for[...]Hubbell Plastics, Co. I people out of doors and send cattle toward home. Bill was 1 of the completed a 4-year Tool and Die apprenticeshi[...]above 40,000 feet. His memories go from below the ground in the 3-16-54 in Danbury, CT. W[...]ld blue yonder. Eric, born 10-23-76 . In the fall of 1981 we moved back to Antelope.[...]ountry and Nursing Home for 2 years now. In April of 1982 while working on a see thei[...]igh power line and had 7200 volts pass through me from head to foot. I am currently working for Jerry Th[...]m. VERNON L. YEAGER |
| THE TOWN OF ARCHER Archer, at one time, was a big little city with a couple of elevators, THE ARCHER GOLDEN VALLEY a sect[...]and even sold machinery. The little town boasted of a restaurant, a cigar factory and Mr. Whitmarsh m[...]th shop and last, but not least, home of Mrs. Andrew Fadness in the Archer community. The[...]er Lutheran Church and the talked of their church back east and someone called the lit[...]that they hoped to organize soon. Before this and is the home of Mrs. Oscar Knutson and the last post office that[...]own in northeastern was in Archer was in the home of Mrs. Bertha Knudsen. She had it for[...]il route was abandoned and our from a Norwegian Lutheran settlement in Manger, ND cam[...]When Mrs. Knudsen the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lee to bring the message from the Holy died, Howard Holtan bought the little building that housed our post of- Gospel. He held services in the home[...]oved it over to his farm. from far and near to worship until a Lutheran Church was l[...]he Golden Valley Lutheran Ladies Aid. The history of[...]They served lunches at auction sales as far back as 1944 when they[...]tions. Other means of raising funds came from dinners served after[...]over the years have assisted with all of our projects. This money has[...]iven supplies to the nursing home, furnish- story of Archer ended with Archer being just a memory, wit[...]ed food baskets for the needy and given gifts of money to many tion of one citizen and since then he (Mr. Einer Sorum) has passed families. away also. The townsite of Archer has changed hands several times and is now owned by J. E. Shackelford of Plentywood. All that is left is a set of corrals and cattle sheds for their horses and cat[...]The 1984 officers of this organization are: President, Agnes The[...]Glennis Thompson; Secretary-Treasurer, Olga depot is the only landmark left and it has been restored a[...]llian Frasier. The other members to date are: and is mounted over the "J Bar E Ranch" Hereford sign on the north Martha Styve, who is our eldest active member, she joined in May side of the highway in the original townsite of Archer. 1927; G[...] |
| [...]are Gina Lee, Mason in 1964. He is a General Contractor and has worked in many Edna[...]Our son, John also graduated from the local high school and at- observe their 75th[...]anizing the first Lutheran Ladies State of Washington for 1O years and now has his own surve[...]Our 3rd child, Elsie, also graduated from Sedro Woolley High I was born 8-19-28, the 8th child of George J. and Hilda Abenroth. School an[...]Western Washington State University in graduated from P.H.S. in 1947. I bought my parents' farm in 1948[...]ute leukemia in 1981 and passed away the daughter of Lester and Agnes Brenteson of Coalridge, MT. We have 10-19-81. 5 children-Cherie Lynn, born 9-4-51, married to James Kisler of rural Plentywood. They have 2 children and operate a ranch southwest of Plentywood. Gregg August (8-2-53) is employed by Boeing Co. as an GEOR[...]electrical engineer. He married Marilyn Peterson of Richfield, UT, they By Geo. W. Abenroth have 3 children and live in Enumclaw, WA. Les (12-1-54) is operating Our father, George J[...]ll Suzelle to the U.S. at 6 years of age to Reed City, Ml. He worked his way west were born 4-25-59. Joni is employed at the Security State Bank, is to Balfour, ND and took up a homestead. Our mother, Hilda Christine married to Mark Brensdal of Westby and they have 3 children. Jill is a Greco, was born in Evansville, MN 7-19-1886. In 1909 she took up a graduate of Arizona State U. majoring in Music Therapy and a minor in homestead 3 miles east of Archer, MT. They were married 10-1-1 O piano.[...]lives in East Helena, MT; ment today to see some of these projects still in operation. After work-[...]tta (Goetzinger) and I were married in Plen- face of hardships and adversity stayed here and made it p[...]Hattie Goetzinger, who to enjoy a better quality of life. came to the Comertown area in 1928 from Corinth, NO. We farmed the[...]Shippi ranch south of Plentywood, the A. J. Langer land and the God- MR[...]frey farms northeast of Plentywood. We then farmed the Midby farm By Mrs.[...]west of Plentywood 3 years until 1943 when it was sold to Nels Carl Abenroth, the eldest of 8 children, was born 8-6-11 of pioneer Thompson. Next move was to the He[...]C. for 1o to school in the Lee School and 2 years of high school in Plentywood. years, the[...]were blessed with 6 children-Claude G. (5-16-39) is single Luella and Edith. In 1937 he married Stella Goetzinger, daughter of and works around Walla Walla. Paul A. (5 -29-40) is married to Diane George and Hattie Goetzinger, who came to Comertown in 1928 from Dahlin of Spokane, they have 2 daughters and 1 son. Paul an[...]family live in Walla Walla, where he is a building contractor. Beulah M. In Decembe[...]harlotte was born in Plen- (2-8-43) is married to Bruce Brewer of Carbonado, WA, who is vice tywood and in 1941 we moved to Sidney, where Carl worked as a president in charge of lending at a savings & loan. They live in Walla ~[...]Walla with their 2 sons. Bonnie M. (1 -31 -47) is married to Barry Flippo airplane mechanic job in Civil Service, so we packed our belongings of Falmouth, VA, a building contractor. They live in[...]hs. sons. Loren W. (7 -24-49) graduated from Central Washington State The trip was not without[...]English Lit. He passed away 9-5-7 5 at the age of 26 years. He had ~a? to leave our trailer in Li[...]hoenix. Lane W. (8-24-55) married Cindi Denlinger of Dayton, OH. He finished his training we moved to[...]Army 2 years and they live in Walla Walla. Cindi is a son John was born in 1944. In 1945 Carl was cal[...]e service registered nurse and Lane is studying to become a respiratory and served in th[...]in that Dorothy E. (Strouse) Bennett of Milton-Freewater, OR. We live in Walla area and o[...]born. Carl worked as a Walla. Dorothy is a teacher by career and was born and raised aroun[...]getables. Our daughter, Charlotte graduated from Sedro Woolley High School DAN D[...] |
| [...]Cemetery near the family ranch. Lissa (9-26-68) is a student at Circle entering military service in[...]tywood where he was stock judging. She is also a member of the Montana Jr. Hereford a garage mechanic. The f[...]H.S. and at Cook-off contest in the fall of 1982 and 1st place in the Beef Cook-off the Band[...]. Rickey Anderson) and are also members of 4-H and of the Montana Jr. Hereford Assoc. They Larry. Dan w[...]Sher. D. Bk. I Pg. 765 (Kohler) Eggen, graduated from PHS in 1962. In my junior year I was[...]r was born at Stanton, ND 4-14-1 0 Edwin D. Beery of Vida, MT in the Plentywood Lutheran Church. Eddy[...]e Knutson Fretheim. In 1913 the family moved back is the son of Newell and Margaret Beery of Vida, born at Wolf Point to Minnesota, and after graduating from Mechanic Arts High School in 8-25-39, attended sc[...]1928 Aster moved with the family to a farm south of Archer his entire life on the family ranch, was n[...]ana land which his brother, Severt, had purchased from An- Fair Board for 6 years and served on the Vida[...]drew Fadness. During the spring and summer of 1929 Aster worked at[...]During the 1930's neighbors of the area banded together to dig[...]one of the men missed by inches plunging his pick ax int[...]can of dynamite caps that had been left there from some previous year. In April of 1931 my dad and Leck circulated a petition to get[...]weekly mail route south out of Archer. On 6-15-31 the route was in[...]term at Wenso. During the '40s Leck hauled a lot of grain and coal,[...]loading and unloading much of it the hard way. He was catcher for the We h[...]Wanso baseball team and earlier part of a softball team. family is involved in 4-H with Eddy and I both being 4-H leaders. We are active members of the Montana Hereford Assoc. and I served as State Secretary for 6 years. Leanne (9-25-65) has been a member of 4-H for 1O years, and won awards in Beef, Agricul[...]won the coveted "I Dare You" award in 4-H. Leanne is a member and Director of the Montana Jr. Hereford Assoc. and presently ser[...]While in high school she was a member and officer of the Circle F.H.A. Chapter, served as President of the District F.H.A. in 1982 and '83, served as St[...]al F.H.A. Convention in Atlanta, GA in the summer of 1982. She participated in all school activ[...] |
| [...]y dad passed away dining room and cooked by means of a covered bun warmer over a so I[...]t part, with no yard light, was daughter of Clarence "Tiny" and Hazel Torgrimson. Then we mov[...]Plentywood as Doraine had 3 children of school age by her previous We have 2 childr[...]so and Russell was born to us. Pat is married and has 3 children and is to Plentywood High School. Truman worked part tim[...]lker) has 2 children Hardware and now farms south of Archer. Hank and Myrna Michels and lives on a farm at Richey. Mike is married and has 5 children and is were married 8-1 0-5 7, they farm west of Reserve and Myrna works living in Mi[...]ldren- I farmed until the fall of 1982 when I sold out and retired and we James Hen[...]e making our home in Plentywood. ried Jill Lehman of Ft. Benton 8-10-78 and they have 2 boys-Rick and Tim. Angela Jean married Paul Beck of Plentywood 5-22-82 and JOAN(FLAKNE[...]anniversary at the Redstone Hall. We are members of Faith Lutheran Church of Wanso and Aster of Faith A.LC. W. She also was with the Rock Spring Zippers 4-H and Faith Fellowship and is a member of the A.W.R. Club and the Ameri- Mex-Amigo Group.[...]e Ameri-Mex-Amigo Club. Following are notes from earlier days: Boy's Shoes-$2.49; Welding- $.50[...]-27-43 at Plentywood to John and Catherine Flakne of Redstone Review Market Report-4-29-32:[...]$.25; and graduated from P.H.S. in May 1961. I married Robert J. Blythe[...]y-$.30; Butter-$.20 a Lb. and from Russellville, AL 8-24-61. He is an electrical engineer. Eggs-$.06 a dozen.[...]graduated from Montgomery H.S., Montgomery, TX 5-27-83. Bobby MU[...]Ernest was born 1-7-67 at Russellville, he is a student at Montgomery By Murray Bell[...]as born 12-21 -20 on the homestead 13 miles south of Archer, the son of Charles and Ada Bell. I had 3 sisters, Marion and[...]ay. I at- tended the Courtney school 3 miles east of the farm , which we walked I was the youngest of 8 sons born to pioneer parents, Mr. and Mrs. twice a day, regardless of weather. In 1939 I went to C.C.C. Camp near George E. Bolster, who were of the earliest settlers in Sheridan County. Belton , MT for a year, then in the winter of 1942 I went to the Army I was born in P[...]House" on Box Elder Creek to Gladys Flakne of the Archer community[...]7-27-41. She was the eldest daughter of Ole and Ruth (Forsberg)[...]Flakne, natives of Minnesota. She was born 2-16-20 at the farm home[...]4 miles south of Arther, attended grade school in Archer and gradu[...]from Redstone H.S. We farmed and ranched on 320 acres of land we bought from the county. We lived in a two-room trailer that I[...]ried water up a hill from a spring to water our chickens and garden. In[...]the fall we were asked to take care of the chickens and hogs on the[...]Hans P. Madsen ranch west of Archer. We moved our trailer and cattle[...]there for the winter and in the spring of 1944 we bought the ranch from Mr. Madsen. Having more land we began farming and[...]er to Registered Angus cattle and were discharged from the Army in the winter of 1946 I went back to the members of the American Angus Assoc. We were both act[...] |
| club work, was a council leader for 5 years and president of the September 1962. Fred farmed west of Plentywood until he was drafted Leaders Council for one term. We were members of the Montana Farm into the Army and[...]rried they moved and served on the election board from Archer and incidently was on to East[...]a Smelter until built when my father was chairman of the board of school trustees in he passed away in A[...]d 3 daughters-Mrs. Boyd 1913. Gladys was a member of the Big Muddy Cowbelles, the A.W.R.[...]s we had in Sheridan County. of East Helena and Lance pIakeman of Racine.[...]east of our farm from 1934-41 . We walked to school regardless of the[...]that we couldn't get home from school. A small creek flowed just Lloyd[...]below the hill from our home and in the spring of 1939 it was like a[...]raging river from the snow thaw and we were unable to cross it. The[...]well as F.F.A. while in high school. He graduated from Walla Walla[...]I was in the 8th grade our teacher, Mrs. Garbor from Kalispell had us ried Rene Singer and they have a[...]put on a carnival as one of our school projects to raise money so all the taught school for 9 years and is now in business for himself in Walla[...]. Dad and Mom drove us Walla, where they live. He is a volunteer worker in the Red Cross and[...]out in their new pickup. I can also remember one of the dust storms in enjoys hunting and fishing.[...]the dark clouds moved in and the air was so full of dust Rodney was born in 1950 and attended sc[...]the middle of day and when the storm was over we could walk acr[...]I graduated from Redstone H.S. in 1946, attended college that tober 197 5 and passed away 7-29-78 as the result of a drowning near[...]started a home site on the corner of a wheat field, dug a well, planted grade and high[...]Walla Col- lege, where he majored in biology. He is a member of the Walla Walla trees, dug a basement[...]We have 3 children-Mary, born 5-1 0-51 is married to Buddy Neo-Tech International for many[...]Technician. He is married to Jeanne Swank and they have a son, Ryan[...]and owns the livestock operation of the farm and helps with the grain HELEN(ABENROTH)[...]We are members of the Church of the Brethr~n and I am president The story of George and Hilda Abenroth is in Sher. D. Bk. I Pg. of the Women's Aid Group. Howard is a director on the Nemont 104. Being one of their children is a privilege I have cherished more as Telephone board and president of the Project Telephone Association. the years have gone. It was a time of many hardships for them, also We have traveled in states as far south as Texas, Florida and Hawaii joys and freedom that is not now. The homesteaders could tell of many and north to Alaska. We have been fishing in Canada as far as the road real life stories. I, Helen Albertina[...]s married to Frederick R. Plentywood from Culbertson. He attended school in Plentywood, took Miller. He was the son of Frederick J. and Edith Taylor Miller, he was[...]1937 and years later his mother and Ted Jorgensen of Western Montana College[...] |
| attended college for a year before the lure of good money in the grow- Antelope. On 4-4-[...]ch for him. In 1973 he went to miles south of Archer. My dad's sister Lula (Mrs. Joe Whitish) h[...]first geothermal rig in that taken care of my mother during her illness and she took me home[...]from high school in 1935 and that fall I married Genev[...], the 2nd child Barge, the eldest daughter of John and Ethel Barge. (Sher. D. Bk. I Pg. of Clifford and Tess Larson. I grew up in Kelliher,[...]and 600, Matt Barge and Susan Barge.) Jenny came from a family school there and graduated from Matthew Halton H.S. in Pincher of 1Ochildren of which there are 3 living-Walter at Wickenberg, AZ[...]re married we worked for our board. In the spring of 1936 I got a cept occasionally under duress from immigration officials, and we were call t[...]Geraldine (Cookie) was born in the townsite of Wheeler, MT. After I Crystal Laurel was born 3-28-82 in Plentywood and is Dad's right-hand was laid off we returne[...]n W.P.A. girl and farming companion. We live west of Plentywood and Keith and whatever j[...]the County Seat Restaurant and stay busy the rest of the time with Crystal, the garden and our animals. Life is good in Sheridan C?unty and we hope to make this[...]m was born 2-26-04 at Christine, ND, the daughter of Fred and Emilie Lee. As a child she moved with he[...]iness course in Omaha, NE, finished in the top 1O of her class and[...]them almost 20 years. She is married to Ivan Koeller, lives in Billings[...]In 1948 we bought a couple acres of land from John Paulbeck on[...]the west side of town and started up a trailer court. We also star[...]ile home sup- They were both active members of the Gustav Adolph Lutheran plier. In 1975 we sold the complete business to Roy and Fae Fischer of Church of Strathcona, Conrad serving on the executive board and Sidney, MT. I am in the 6th year of driving the Senior Citizen bus, this Emma teachin[...]any hours helping with the upkeep and beautifying of the town and fine friends, a family of robins who fly in every year to help us harvest were so proud of the new Community Club Building and the Way-Side[...]awberry crop. For excitement we cut cards the 3rd of each Park they helped build and establish. Emma s[...]amily reu- check comes in. nions were one of their favorite pastimes and they enjoyed reminisc[...]Antelope. On 9-17-25 he married Marion Ada Lee of the Welliver area south of Archer. She was born 4-29-07 at St. Marys, Ont. t[...]old, and on I was born 2-24-17, the only child of Jesse Cook and Mary Ethel 1-19-16 her mother married Charles Orville Bell of Forest, Ont. and the (Mamie) Hedges, at the C. A. Hedges homestead southwest of family came to live on his homestead 13 miles south of Archer. She[...] |
| [...]2-26-36). Due to the drought and depression years of the as rural mail carrier for 27 year[...]took a trip to western Montana, purchased a piece of property located on the Big Beaver Creek near Whi[...]mainder of his life in the Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home in[...]tywood. He passed away 10-17-81 at the age of 74. Grace had been in[...]ill health for much of her life and she too was a resident of the nursing Chike was employed by the Montan[...]years until her death 1-24-75. They were members of the several years while operating the 160-acre family ranch. He also work- Assembly of God Church and had one son, Maurice Laverne, born[...]6-10-30. In 1956 he married Mercelene Anderson of Poplar, MT. For twice in the family during their[...]mobile accident. He was the city of Poplar. They have 4 children-Maurice Jr., Maureen, Marie employed by the Highway Dept. at the time of his death. He had served and Mavis and[...]ol, and in Anna Lee, 2nd daughter of Joseph and Mary Golterman was born June 1958 she[...]12-29-27 in Plentywood. She graduated from P.H.S. in 1945 and at- Boulder. While there she w[...]n a girls' cottage, tended the College of Great Falls for 1 year. She and Bill Dwyer of Great then was a supervisor prior to her retireme[...]had 4 children-Laura, Sheryl, Debra and John all of Spokane. Marion's son, Gary is in the carpentry business and his wife, the forme[...]ildren-Charles "Chuck," Norma and Jacqueline, all of Thompson Falls. There are also 6 great- grandchil[...]e Lee, she was born 12-2-09 to Andrew and Ada Lee of St. Marys, Ontario. Her father died when she was[...]farmed the Fred Persuhn place 12 miles southwest of Plen- Anna is a well-known western artist who works in p[...] |
| [...]on a 2nd reception at the J Bar E Ranch with some of Dorothy, Irene, Nels Jr. and Gladys. They divorce[...]. ried Mathilda Flakne in 1934. They were parents of 5 children- Johnny, Eddie, Richard, Mabel and Melvin. I graduated from P.H.S., worked during the summer and in 1948 came[...]50, he was born in Pueblo, CO, 1-16-19, graduated from his home town high school and from In- dustrial Training Institute for T.V. and Radi[...]or the Assoc. for Retarded Citizens, was a member of the Washington Brotherhood of Masonry and was a carpenter, working the last 13[...]eft him mildly retarded. Conditions prevented him from living at home past the age of 16 and has since lived in Group Homes and now is at Battle Ground, WA. Danny Gordon (2-11-55) was born neurologically brain damaged, graduated from Fort Vancouver H.S. and is presently a drum-[...]id Eggen . mer in a band. Steven Charles (3-9-70) is attending grade school. I volunteered servic[...]School for 1Oyears, have been on the board of education at the Plen- at Grandview Group Home fo[...]ereford Auxiliary. Ar- resident at Grandview. She is 30 years old and she comes home on oc-[...]and all holidays. My boys call her sister and she is F.F.A., 4-H and Luther League events. In 4-H Arvid is a livestock one of my family.[...]vestock projects, sewing, Plentywood. I have lots of wonderful memories of those visits. The photography, judging and Jr. leadership projects. She is a cheerleader, most outstanding event was our family reunion 7-4-78. I had not seen is in drill team, F.F.A. , F.H.A., Luther League, Su[...]Jay-De is in 4-H and takes beef projects and horse but his real love is[...]takes part in football and track and is in Sunday School. Both Lorrie By Linda L. Eggen[...]Jay-De go to school in Plentywood and are members of the Mon- Arvid Joseph Eggen was born 6-26-4[...]ery) Vida, MT and Linda Ann (Mrs. Ed Shackelford) of and bull rides and both are learning to rope. Plentywood. Being the 3rd generation of the Eggen family on the J Bar Herefords are an important part of our family life as Arvid raises E Ranch, 12 miles west of Plentywood, Arvid grew up caring and en-[...]d and commercial cattle and enjoys the challenges of keeping joying tales of the way life was and the hardships and pleasures en- ahead of the industry. We show and sell cattle at the majo[...]the world's largest Hereford show. to God when he is out in the beauty of mother nature and its peacefulness. He graduated from P.H.S. and attended college at Lin- coln, NE wher[...]Traveling back and forth they made an equivalent of Eggen, was raised in the Archer community and graduated from P.H.S. three trips around the world or 72,000 mil[...]tate or in 1962. I attended Burnley School of Professional Art in Seattle, WA missed a meeting. They traveled the farthest of any Guards in the state and followed thro[...]t Sound area. I, Linda Joy, am the daughter of Donald and Wava Lee, I have 2 I married Genevieve Westerness of Columbus, ND in 1966. Our younger brothers, Jerry[...]4-7-68 in Seattle. I worked as a Combat Ar- moved from North Dakota to the Vic Kisler Ranch 16 miles sou[...]tnam conflict in 1968-69, attached to H.H.C. 29th of Plentywood. I went to Plentywood school up to the 8th grade and Inf. of Hawaii. Our 2nd child, Dawn-Marie Nani was[...] |
| [...]In February 1941 I was one of the first 20 men to be drafted into[...]y. Harry Loucks and I were appointed to take care of meal[...]railway from Plentywood to Fort Missoula. From there we went to Fort[...]On 6-1-42 I married Katherine Kohler, daughter of Adam and Awards in the Midwest and Northwest part of the United States and am[...]Snuggins and Collins schools north of Outlook and Raymond and I have a younger bro[...]graduated from P.H.S. in 1939. She worked as secretary for J. E.[...]ice in the courthouse. In 1945 I bought the ranch from my LA. From there he was sent to Vietnam for 15 months. He wa[...]m the ried Edward Shackelford, son of Joseph and Lorraine Shackelford, on[...]tinued his education at the State School of Science. They moved to JOSEPH EGGEN[...]197 4. Ed is employed as a mechanic for N. L. Well Service in[...]argo m 1930 and Diesel the 1st baby of the decade born that year in that hospital. On 9-[...]pick up the Williston Hospital. Linda is active in the Sunday School Dept. and is the Hardersen children and the Kent girls, leaving home at 7:00 A.M. a member of the Plentywood New Horizons Homemakers Club. in o[...]I am the 7th and youngest child of John and Catherine Flakne of[...]Raymond of Plentywood. I married Pete Ellison in Miles City[...]April 1983 where we plan to make our home. Pete is a chef at the[...]ulky plow when I was 7 years old and hauled wheat from Dad's Nickersen-Shepard steam threshing rig 10 mi[...]ith team and wagon (60 bu. a trip). In the spring of 1926 Gene and I plowed all the summer-fall[...] |
| [...]August was born 3-19-05 on the small island of Smrala, Norway. grade and graduated from P.H.S. During the summer it was always His parent[...]always had time for family fun and games. I came from a doubled up to work on threshing crews. After the first year he got to family of 5 brothers and 4 sisters-Francis born 9-2 6-16, l[...]Gross (11 -12-24, Plentywood); Clemet, deceased; of the barbering at the hospital there. His dad didn[...]kne 4-9-40 in Plentywood and we have lived in 1/3 of the profit but he spent it all the next year. The[...]00.00 where he had to milk 16 cows. from a family of 7 children and he is the only son. He has a sister older, August[...]a Lee (8-4-20, Plentywood) and Clara Welk sisting of 115 acres, where they lived a couple of years. Then they (6-28-25, in Spokane). bought the present location from the county. August and Polly had 2 daughters-Loretta born in 1932 is married to Dan Scott of Spokane. He has been trucking for Safeway for the[...]have 4 children-Paula, Lori, Kevin and Jim. Donna is a couple years younger and she works at the nursi[...]mond. Lloyd Marsh and lives southwest of Plentywood, they have 6 children. When he came to[...]bought sugar for $7. 00 a hun- graduated from P.H.S. in 1971, worked on farms around the area u[...]Then he worked for a firm based in Fargo, ND, he is trained in ly paid for the sugar. He says everyon[...]d a few Suf- and his favorite pastime is woodworking. Raymond (6-22-56) married folk but s[...]. give bum lambs to 4-H kids to raise and several of them became Grand Champion market lambs. He was nominated "Friend of 4-H" in 1978. August is now 79 years old and still does his own farming a[...]Joe was born 2-28-24 of Norwegian and Swedish parentage. His[...]J. and Ruth (Forsberg) Flakne. Joe was a graduate of JOHN and CATHERINE FLAKNE[...]the Redstone H.S. He served in the U.S. Air Force from January 1944 By Catherine Flakne[...] |
| [...]Veteran and I would sit and listen to him tell of his time in the Army and[...]he would show some of the souvenirs he had. He would tell of things[...]harvest when we got most of our work. In the fall it was bundle hauling[...]and the 1st days of hauling, there were some tired young bundle[...]when evening came. When threshing was over, some of the[...]In the spring of 1942 I went into the Army and spent about half of[...]U.S.S. Exeria" and set sail for parts unknown from San Francisco.[...]d another boat ride to the Island of Leyte and next to the Island of Luzon jobs. Due to health problems, Joe sold his home in Kansas and is in the Philippines. After the war was over, I was discharged from the residing at the Veterans Center in Hot Springs, SD. Army in December of 1945 at Fort Lewis, WA and got home a couple[...]Hazel was the daughter of Andrea Skei Casey and John Skei who im- Orville was born in Archer on 9-26-30, the youngest of 7 children migrated from Norway. We bought her father's farm, the John Skei of Ole and Ruth (Forsberg) Flakne. He is of Norwegian and Swedish place, and[...]my nephew James Lossing Jr. After graduating from Plentywood H.S. he served in the U.S. Navy for 4[...]-27 -44 at Sheridan Memorial Mohall and Drake. He is now living in California. He formerly was mar-[...]ts are Elmer F. and Olga E. ried to Mary Westphal of Minot. They have 5 children-Debbie and[...](Flakne) Lee. I lived on a farm 16½ miles west of Plentywood with my Ceilia living in Alaska and Br[...]NER FOLLOSE I was born in 1908, the only son of Martin and Selma Follose of Devils Lake, ND. My father died in 191 O when I w[...]hur Ike, had homesteaded about 20 miles southwest of Plentywood in 1909 and told her that there was la[...]s. I went to a school called Two Tree, the school is still there, but is empty. In my early days there were sometimes 15 o[...]e 1st year Mother worked for a family by the name of Bogart during the spring and summer cookin[...] |
| and Warren was born 1-4-46. My brother, Myron is deceased and my pasture land and m[...]western Montana. Learning a new method of farming and making new and Kelley in Spokane, WA.[...]r, but the weather was mild, the I graduated from high school in 1962 and went on to pursue a[...]ew years later the Archer farm was sold graduated from Eastern and on June 17 was married to Frederick to the Nelson brothers of Westby. William Ford from Sidney, MT. We lived in Great Falls, MT for 1 yea[...]y on in my home in Ronan where I work in the area of personnel. He is currently a vice president of per- have many good and caring friends an[...]uise was born 6-16-54 in Plentywood, the daughter of Ed- Albans Green in a western suburb of Minneapolis. ward and Jennie (Bantz) Bromberg of Redstone. Her parents own and[...]operate the Midway Tavern in Raymond. Gail is a 1972 graduate of TONY and VERNA GAINES[...]Russia, in con- students in all grades. They were from the Walter Benson, Ed and Fred nection[...]with his the Bromberg farm south of Redstone until spring when she will move parents,[...]1930 we moved to a rented south of Archer. She has a son, Chase Ryan, born 5-3-79. Marvin lives farm southwest of Redstone and I again taught the Lee school with[...]WPA and government seed loans. Edwin is working on oil rigs in Wyoming and Melvin is on the farm In 1940 crops and grain prices began to get better so we moved into south of Redstone. Redstone so our 2 girls could attend sc[...]s attended the Plentywood school. I was the clerk of the school district and along with his farm work,[...]e the added-onto homestead house. With the coming of the REA in 1952, life on the farm was much more comfortable. Water had been hauled in barrels on a stoneboat from a hillside spring but now a well was dug near the[...]In 1947 Tony was elected to the original board of directors of the REA. Rights of Way had to be obtained for the power line and som[...]reluctant to sign for the minimum monthly charge of $1 O to $20 depending on the distance between far[...]in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Marlyn and Dorothy (Westergard) Gatz[...]of Outlook. They moved to the area in 1964 from Minnesota and[...]Marlyn works at C & D Lumber and Dorothy is a nurse at Sheridan[...]Memorial Hospital. Kirby is a 197 4 graduate of Outlook H.S., he went[...]Mix for a year. Kirby is now working for Con Agra, Inc. in Reserve and[...]where). Cheryl married Galen Harshbarger of Plentywood and they live[...]work-over rigs. Carmen is living in Sheridan, WY where she is an The Gaines Archer home. (19[...]rby and Gail reside 1 mile west and 7 miles south of Archer, ed us and with the acreage cutback[...] |
| [...]hipyards until WWII was over. The lzacs moved out of the state and I Redstone from 1914 until 1930. In 1940 the family moved to the[...]o work. This was a real ex- ent farm 6 miles west of Plentywood. Paul had two older sisters-Ada perience for me, coming from a small community town to a big city, (Mrs. Willa[...]d a younger now knowing streets from avenues. I wondered if I'd ever learn to get sist[...]nd that 4 years. The school was located southwest of their home and the foun- is how I met the man who later became my husband. Willia[...]5th grade in the Plentywood school and graduated from 7-20-05, worked in the coal mine[...]to the coast to work high school in 1948. Because of his father's illness, Paul became in the shipyards and later retired from the Union Pacific Railroad as a responsible for d[...]nd Jason and they live in Vancouver, WA where Bob is[...]Traffic Controller and is in the Air Force National Guards. He married[...]married Belinda McGinnis of Tempe, AZ and they live in Anchorage,[...]AK. Donald Earl born 10-8-51 at Vancouver, WA is a student at[...]married John Dupont of Bunkie, LA 10-23-71 in Vancouver, WA and[...]Conroe, TX. They have one girl-Tracy Renee. Linda is a L.P.N. and is going to school in Houston, TX to become an R.N.[...]Lee born 12-28-54 at Vancouver, WA is a heavy equipment and truck Front[...]d Carrol Price 1-17-75, divorced in June 1982 and is the father of 3 children-Lisa, Tiffany and Brian all in Vancouv[...]ve not been easy for us, we were in the big flood of Vanport, from P.H.S. in 1981 and from Yellowstone Broadcasting School. He[...]yed by radio stations in Billings, Livingston and is now back. The Red Cross and Salvation A[...]a small apart- working in Baker, his radio name is Dave Young. ment[...]h Al Hardy as our capable flier. that live far away and we made a trip to Alaska by car which is a trip I She followed her dad everywhere and enjoyed working with animals. In always dreamed of. 4-H she took many animal projects and loved competition at fair time. She graduated from P.H.S. in 1983 and is now a college student major- ing in farm and ran[...]in the Outlook hospital to Hans and Grace E. Mark is interested in music. He is a sophomore in the Plentywood (M[...]parents and hobby in 1968 with the encouragement of his sister, Anna. He has at- graduated from there in 1941. My wife, Pearl Ann (Folkens) was b[...]numclaw, WA in 1936, where members in the Knights of Columbus. He also has been active in Boy[...]was born 11-24-46, attended the Inc. for a number of years. He enjoys working with the clients, fixing[...]years and is employed at Harley Davidson, Tacoma, WA. He marri[...]annon 9-11 -71 . She was born 10-30-51, graduated from Being the oldest girl of Nels and Daisy (Whitish) Thompson, I left[...] |
| [...]ee Gunnoe 8-16-69, she was born 5-9-49, graduated from the Enumclaw H.S. in 1967 and attended Beauty Col- lege. She is employed by the First National Bank in Enumclaw.[...]1970. He spent 4 years in the U.S. Air Force and is attending South Seattle Community College Airplan[...]tended Highline Com- munity College and graduated from Seattle Pacific U. with a degree in Home Economic[...]a. Spokane Falls Community College for 1 year and is now managing a welding supplies store. All our so[...]the spring of 1936 they came back to Montana and moved to Ben's[...]folk's place north of Redstone where Sylvia was born 8-5-36. On[...]house from Herb Grant, it was the Gastin Bureasu house and t[...]moved it from Whitetail. Herman Lee and Florence's brother, Fra[...]t an old heating stove for heat and we had no way of get-[...]Grace (Morgan) Hardersen died 11-5-75 at the age of Sylvia graduated from P.H.S., went to Carroll College in Helena and 95, my father, Hans died 9-14-69 at the age of 86. My 15 years living after college sh[...]arm near Archer were happy ones. I didn't realize how the great graduated from P.H.S. then went to nurses training in Miles City[...]n and drought was wiping out the hopes and dreams of my Robert graduated from P.H.S. and went to college in Dickinson, ND and p[...]Electric." Jim graduated Loans-more crop failures-how much could they stand? Finally in from Outlook High and went to art school in Seattle an[...]soula, he works for T. w. with the Heiberg family of Dagmar headed for Enumclaw, WA. Dad took Chevrolet in Missoula and is head painter in the body shop there. They up his[...]fer born 6-30-67; Sean 1-26-69; Stephanie the age of 55 he started life over. He taught me the trade and we work- 2-2-71 and Matt 9-2-73. Tom graduated from Outlook High and went to ed together contracting[...]ng full time until college in Billings, he is an electrician and has worked on the nuclear he w[...]and his favorite sport is marathon running. He has run 14 marathons BEN and[...]including 1 in Hawaii. Pat graduated from Outlook High and went to col-[...]3-6 -81 and Amanda 1-19-83. Another son, Pat Jr. from a former mar- family of 8. In 1914 his parents, Tom and Mary Harrington,[...]riage was born 5-11 -73. Pat is farming for us and does electric work the Redston[...]een my joy in life to find, that in every turning of the road, 1927 and 1928 Ben was stationed at the Naval Air Base in San Diego, the strong arm of a comrade kind, to help me onward with my load, C[...]los was born 5-12-11 in Schereville, IN, the last of 8 my only prayers, while I live, God make me worthy of my friends.,: Children. Her folks, Michael and Frances Klos, moved to Montana in "There is a destiny that makes us brothers, none walks his way 1915 and homesteaded north of Navajo where Florence went to alone. The good you send into the lives of others, comes back into school. She met B[...] |
| [...]ois went to California and was married in January of 1942 with in 197 4. Football, basketball and tra[...]aking up in 1944. Lois attended Reno's University of tivities made for a busy schedule. One of the highlights of sports was Beauty in Long Beach, gradua[...]ur McKinney, Lois' roommate, took care of Duane from the time he was close competitor in the mile rel[...]k relay. I attended Macalester in St. Paul and 1 of the 1st events there on the grill and th[...]e ate it without another word. was the picketing of the school by blacks. All one had to do to catch[...]Orleans and Miami by private plane. From Miami we took a tour to Angeles in February and t[...]which he never received. By the time temperature of 105 was the same as the outside air. Our cruise e[...]began in Bozeman M.S.U. for 1 year then to the U. of Washington, graduating in June 1982. Some of my credits were earn- ed in Alaska, Boise, ID, an[...]farm 8 miles west of town living in a mobile home and in 1963 built ou[...]d Lois' brother-in-law established Scottie summer of 1978 in Alaska helping process salmon for the Japanese. Homes of Glasgow. He married SanDee Christensen on 8-5-72, they The fall of 1978 she went to Mexico as an exchange student. S[...]nd began nursing school in January 1979 at the U. of Washington and Brian's story else[...]ent to Hawaii, 2 years Sasha. I am in my 2nd year of residency in Radiology and Brenda in in-[...]ising quarter horses and carving The oldest of 6 children I was born in the Outlook hospital on sculptures from poly clay. Lois enjoys her fancy work, oil painti[...]r. I joined the Holtan. He was the 2nd of 3 sons, Duane born in 1943 and Brian born Navy an[...]and later to in 1955. Randy graduated from P.H.S. and was active in football, Missoula in Ag[...]nd Laura Padgett on 5-26 -23 , 20 mile~ southeast of Opheim. right choice in his profession after his history of car accidents. While in[...] |
| [...]nd Arthur W. March, came to live Iowa. She came from a family of 4 children, graduated from Lenox High on Mother's homestead 1Omiles southwest of Plentywood. The follow- School and attended 2½ years of college at Iowa State University. She i[...]s wife (being Voight school was my "center of learning" through the 8th grade and from the cornfields of Iowa) the sport. The 1st time out almost ended in in 1933 I graduated from P.H.S. That fall I enrolled in Montana State div[...]was 8 years old and time with 1 year of college and satisfactory scores on the state joined a league in Plentywood. Randy prefers the outdoor sport of hunt- teachers' exams you were qualified to teach in a rural school. ing, anything from a gopher to an elk. In 1979 he started hunting wi[...]I get a a bow and arrow and enjoys the challenge of this method. In 1982 the job as soon a[...]r Bull Pen opened and Debbie got her first taste of racquetball. She loves at the Courtney Sch[...]when working at college, my monthly pay of $60.00 looked good even got cert1f1ed m scuba d1v[...]ter this sport with great en- though 1/3 of it went for board and room. The following year I got a thusiasm. Proof of this was his first spear fishing tournament, wher[...]port in common, we love to water year of college completed in 1937 I was ready for the "bi[...]al _jobs !n her 9 years here, mainly in the areas of bookkeeping and wa1tressmg. We are members of the Congregational Church and Debbie has taught S[...]Back row: Virginia Humes Heberly, Evelyn Humes Perry, Barbara Humes[...]The most important thing that has happened to us is our 2 lived in Deer Lodge and H[...]ith their 1948, Evelyn in 1951, Virginia in 1953 and Arlene in 1954. I resumed smiles, lau[...]at con- We love to travel and have seen much of the state of Montana, tinued for 23 years. When[...]- Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, Washington and of course, Iowa. ried and to date (1[...]Barbara married James Cooke of Big Sandy in 1967. She and Looking back on his years of growing up in Sheridan County, Jason, 14 and Jeremy, 12, live in Ogden, UT where she is sales direc- Randy has many memories of times spent with classmates, Rodney tor for the Ben Loman Hotel. Evelyn and Fred Perry of Malta married in l~mphere and Gregg Abenroth and the many Sunday afternoons dirt 197 4, she is a high school teacher and Fred does contract painting. bike riding with all of his friends. Their son, Anthony is 3 years old. Virginia and James Heberly of Havre[...]were married in 1978, she is an R.N. and instructor with N.M.C. nurs- LEONA M.[...]Jim has an engineering business. Their son, David is Leona was born in Minnesota and came to Antel[...]2½ years old. Arlene and Richard Wiggans of Chanute, KS were mar- her parents who farmed in t[...]ittle girl who wanted to picture cates in Glasgow from 1939 to 1955. She was a member of the VFW something for which she was truly thankful and wondered aloud, "How Auxiliary in Glasgow. Leona had 4 brothers- Clare[...]s. science class. The article told of a medical discovery that seemed the Gus (Daisy) L[...]lla Carlson. She answer to the suffering of all mankind. When he came upon a word he h[...] |
| [...]as each day comes to be "it is the most important day of your life." Arthur Ike was born at Churchs Ferry, ND in 1887, the son of "ENJOY IT." Rasmus and Sarah Ike. Arth[...]rothers, William and Severine, came to Culbertson from Crary, ND in 1908. The father and the 2 brothers homesteaded east of what is now Froid, MT. Arthur decided to look around a bit and in 1909 he homesteaded about 20 miles southwest of Plentywood. He farmed and raised cattle and was o[...]n to Arthur Ike and she came to Mon- tana in 1912 from Fort Pelly, Sask., Canada. She took a homestead j[...]got some breaking done, farmed and ran a few head of cattle. She was on her place until she passed awa[...]States in 1927, lived 1st in One of the most exciting areas of work was our 2 years at North Dakota before comin[...]Longview, WA, cleaning up the debris and whatever from the Cowlitz ty in the early '30's.[...]River after the eruption of Mt. St. Helens. It was really a gloomy and[...]oving the next year. Charlie was an engineer on 1 of the dredges that[...]and make the most out of life each day. We enjoy our family and of[...]I, Louise Knutson, daughter of Charles and Ada Lee, was born[...]11-11-16, 13 miles south of Archer on my father's homestead. I had 2[...]and Laverne Draszt from the Antelope area and I have a brother, Mur-[...]ray Bell of Plentywood. I attended the Welliver school and du[...]Jensens located on the Maro Danielson farm south of Archer long distance, Grace and I staye[...]the Jensens left Sheridan postmaster of Archer. He was the son of Fred and Emelie Lee, born County and moved to Sea[...]consisted of meeting 2 mail trains a day, the east bound and t[...]bound and carrying the mail to and from the depot. Soon after our mar-[...]others. He also drove the school bus from Archer to Plentywood. Almberg Knudson. My father[...]n born 12-6-17 and Elmer born 5-5-21. I graduated from Bozeman Deaconess Hospital in June 1943 as an R.N. I worked at my profession for 26 years from Poplar, MT Indian Agency to Sweet Home, Lebanon a[...]n Wenatchee, WA for 30 years. I took 1O years off from nursing after I had our 2 children-Vickie L. Kise[...]er 11 years, specializing in allergies. I retired from nursing in 1979 to travel with my husband,[...] |
| [...]nd Roger Evan born 6-15-45 (married Janice Wright of 1952, then sold the house and went bac[...]h 10-20-68. Knut traveled a lot but the highlight of his travels Lee.[...]They drove to the Peace River In the summer of 1948 Herman, his younger brother Bennie,[...]rice Draszt built a new house at Archer. The post of- Alaska where their father had been in t[...]fter getting divorced did waitress work until age of 39.[...]-59 Carole married John (Jack) A. Martin, the son of John A. and commission as postmaster of Archer, MT. I served there until the Justine Stermitz Martin of Gardiner. His grandparents had homestead- spring of 1952. I married Oscar Knutson 7-5-51, who farmed south of ed in Tom Miner Basin in the 1880's. Ja[...]n 4-29-60 in Livingston. Jack William died 6-5-60 of the same ill· wood where we made our home. We co[...]ness that caused the continued hospitalization of John Alex. Jack when we sold the farm.[...]t (Bob) and William (Bill) joined them to members of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. My parents and[...]Chuck is in Eureka, CA, Carole Ann and Willard Harris and[...]John Alex is at Boulder River School and Hospital. Carrie Nels[...]bought the Chauncey Jackson place 12 miles south of Archer and farmed together until 1942 when Knut b[...]th Garneau on 3-22-33 at Plentywood, the daughter of Euzebe Oscar was born 9-26 -1899[...]ask. Knutson. Oscar was the youngest of a family of 7 and he and his 10-9-10. The Garneaus lived south of Redstone and in the '20's moved brother[...]ous for at that time there were no roads for much of the way. They their daughter Carole Delvina was b[...]wood. When Knut and Carole took a trip to from there north to Canada. In Canada they drove through 30 miles of Minnesota some time later, he collected rocks used in the design of forest and swamps where they averaged 5[...]car and went by rail as far as the Montana border.[...]farm 13 miles south of Archer (Chauncy Jackson place) and farmed[...]Knut Knutson. Knut was on the school board of Two Tree school, which Carole |
| On 7-5-51 he married Louise Lee, the postmaster of Archer. She the Fort Peck Dam and from there he went to Oroville, CA and worked had 2 c[...]as well as working as a mechanic. He passed away from a heart the age of 83. He was survived by his wife, Louise, 2 stepch[...]er and brother, Peter and a sister, Clara Ramsey of Albert Lea, MN and Equipment Co.[...]be- Bedwell and Mrs. Andrew (Ruth) Michels, both of Plentywood. ing a secretary for the Dept. of Social and Health Services for the State[...]of Washington from which I retired 6-30-82. Max and I lived in Seatt[...]for the first 12 years of our marriage and then moved to Deer Park, Ji[...]secretary for a lumber co. Jim had been manager of Woolworth's. In 1977 they purchased the and retired as an employee for the state of Washington 6-30-82. Since Don Eggen home in the[...]that time I have spent the winters of 1982 and 1983 in Phoenix, AZ[...]Maxine was born 9-12-43, she is a cosmetologist and has been work- Jim was b[...]later 7-30-65, he was born 6-8-40, is a graduate of the University of was employed by Woolworth's in Billings, Glasgow[...]B.A. in Accounting and has his C.P.A. license. He is before coming to Plentywood. Dorothy, an area native and the daughter part owner of the accounting firm of "Martin & Associates." They have of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Heppner of rural Plentywood, was born 2-21-44[...]nd Shelly Lynne born in Plentywood. She graduated from PHS in 1961, attended EMC in Bill- 2[...]before moving to Colorado. graduated from the University of Washington with a B.A. in Accounting They have 2[...]1-19-43, is a graduate of the University of Washington with a B.A. in MAX L. and SARAH G. KRI[...]69 at 86 born 9-2-56, graduated from Eastern Washington University at years of age and my mother, Grace E. Hardersen on 11 -4-75[...].A. in Education. He taught manual arts and years of age, both at Enumclaw, WA . My mother was a homem[...]ter after Petersburg, AK, where he is now working as a police officer for the city they[...]of Petersburg. He married Leslie Marie Cook of Umatilla, OR on I, Sara Grace Hardersen Kriege[...]m 5-27-81 , she was born 2-21 -58 and is working as a bank teller in the 3 miles east of Archer, MT. I have 1 sister, Helen (Mrs. Francis[...]passed away 1-13-49 and in folks, Leo and I moved from Montana June, 1937 to Bothell, WA , 1951 her mother married Oscar Knutson . In the summer of 1952 the Helen was in college in Billings and cam[...]hey would spend the winter schooling. I graduated from high school May, 1938 and went to Seattle[...]42 , he was born 3-29-16 , the member of the Plentywood Lutheran Church, was confirmed in 1958 son of Henry and Catherine Krieger, both deceased, former farmers of and worked at the C. R. Antho[...] |
| [...]at that time substitute Olga Houghen of Westby, Mrs. Elna Swanson (the first Mrs. Dave was discharged from the Air Force. Dave was born 11-26-40 to Simon Swanson) of Plentywood, Jennie Bentsen of Redstone (when Claude Ockerman and Lily Belle Wol[...]she was sick, her brother Otto, who is my brother-in-law today, When Dave was little, he[...]ee, OK un- substituted) and Glenn Johnson of Outlook was my last teacher. I til his mother div[...]them at the school on the mond, OR and graduated from Warrenton High School in 1959. He join-[...]about 7 years old. I pushed the grain back from the spout of the 1960. Their 1st son, Corey Michael was born 9[...]ing the binder that Gene had changed from horse power to tractor[...]power. We had to haul water from a well in a barrel on a stoneboat[...]from near Pat Greffs. I don't know how many times we tipped over in[...]edge of the granary roof, then stood up on his stilts and[...]Carrol Dam near Plentywood After getting out of the service, the Ladds moved to Hammond, OR had washed out. After returning home from the service I went to work to make their home. Da[...]I was born 9-14-26, married Vivian Frances Lafoy of Big Beaver, Ladds moved to Astoria in 1964 where[...]o. and later took a job Karleen. Juanita is married to Arlin Scott, he is in the Air Navy and with Oregon Fur Producers.[...]live in Warminster, PA. Rick lives in Nashua and is married to In 1967 the Ladds moved to Hammond and Dave got a job at Bio- Doris Knight of Glasgow. Julaine is going to Eastern Montana College in Products Inc.[...]ings majoring in elementary education and Karleen is attending delivered to hatcheries in Oregon, Wash[...]Sheridan Community College in Wyoming and is playing basketball and a few years. On 2-23-68 Ke[...], MN 8-29-1888. He came people to folk dance. All of the Ladds folk dance and are involved in[...]the Hammond post office. In 1981 Corey graduated from Warrenton Winger, MN. They rented a farm 4 miles south of Archer, MT. The High School and is attending Clatsop Community College in Astoria ta[...]ourses in mechanics. Steve, who graduated in 1982 is completing pigs, chickens and turkeys. Mom did lots of canning, berry picking and his sophomore year at[...]ty in Tacoma, WA and raised a garden . is taking computer science and business courses. Kev[...]Harold (3-7-18), Bernice at Warrenton High School is an honor student and the only sophomore[...]except Leonard and Selma. In 1938 we moved from Archer to 4 miles family activities. They like to folk dance, down-hill ski and travel. north of Redstone on the Harrington place. The younger chi[...]Dad passed away 6-11 -43 and in the fall of 1943 we moved into W. F. and Sophia Leader were the parents of 7 children - Harold Redstone and rented the lumberyard house from Art DeTienne. We had and Bernice (Mrs. Otto Bents[...](Mrs. Jerry Wilson) in ried (her name is now Sophie Lavendure) and she lives in Plentywood[...]old. I, Fred Leader, lived 4 miles southeast of Archer, went to grade school in Archer and to Red[...]ee would fill with snow Uncle Ole would take kids from the west William "Bill" Leader wa[...]died 2-2-7 2, his side and my dad would take kids from the east with team and sleigh, wife, M[...]They homesteaded about a mile south of the Lee school in 1905. (See Chevrolet Coupe with a cover over the top of the rumbleseat. My Sher. D. Bk. I[...]e, Eleanor, teachers were Helen Bucklin (Johnson) of Redstone, Alfa Anhalt and Henr[...] |
| [...]rence was born 1-27-10, resides at Hermiston, OR, is retired "Roxy." Linda watched over Jim and cooked dinners, while I helped from the railroad and has 3 children-Barbara Heller, E[...]cooked and did Barbara and Chuck are the owners of Maco Tools in Redmond, WA and hous[...]nd they have 3 when Jim started school, from house cleaning, hospital cleaning to children. D[...]to Nash's farm at Redstone where Oscar Storaasli of Plentywood and had 2 children-LeRoy and Marjorie.[...]en in April 1964 I started the most rewarding job of all, nurses' aide children-Rhonda, Roy, Randy an[...]ed Clark ranch, Henry {Hank) born 12-16-13 is a retired business man and resides coo[...]Jonathan (Walt) born 6-25-16 married Gladys Cary of Richey, MT. They live at Priest River, ID and he is retired from the construction and lumber industries. He serve[...]ied Larry Dodge and they have a son, Craig. Larry is the manager and Ruth Ann the bookkeeper of Colfax Auto Parts and they reside at Steptoe, WA[...]Penner and son LeRoy live at Pendleton, OR. Wanda is employed by the Bank of Oregon and Tom is an engineer for the State of Oregon . Their son, LeRoy attends college. Betty[...]llup, WA with daughters Annette and Kathy. Betty is employed for Washington State University Researc[...]7-8-20 lives at Umitilla, OR with wife, Bev. Roy is retired from the Ordinance Depot, he served in the Navy during[...]and husband live in Spokane, WA. They are retired from retail sales and have 2[...]farming and ranching. I went to work at the Carl is employed in a tax service. They have 3 children-M[...]All was great until Donald had to and Frank. Mary is married and has 2 children; Mike and Phyliss are[...]had purchased. I had to have surgery Spokane, he is with the Dodge dealership and they have a son, Sc[...]aughter. Ella {Leader) Tichenor born 8-3-24 is retired and is at Rosemead, a fund and had a benefit[...]I injured my Hills, CA with their 3 children. Jim is at San Jose, CA. back o[...]. Though the tears flowed Paul born 9-13-26 is at Kootenia, ID. His wife, Barbara is de- and my heart was sad, it was nothing compared to the trials and sor- ceased. Paul is with the timber industries, served in the Navy du[...], Paula and Nicky are at Sandpoint, ID, where Jim is belonged to a Bible Class. employed a[...]dent on to Dr. Stoner. There is no easy way to fight cancer, first to Billings, 1[...]Brad, Larry, Robert, Mark and Rick survived. Brad is at Coos Bay, OR; the children, we ma[...]Sue and 2 sons are at Coos Bay, OR , where Larry is sheriff; with a cancer fund helped us[...]get acquainted with our Lord and helped all of us through the loss in Australia; and Rick and wi[...]go on when we think it is over. After awhile you get busy away from By Wava Lee O'Connor[...]ry. My heart held Dick O'Connor of Wolf Point bought my cows after Donald passed man[...]lost my head and greeter to welcome us. The fall of 1952 we moved to the Vic Kisler[...] |
| [...]A few memories of the old days was the 1st day my dad let me Bl[...]east of the house, she drove the horse going and I drove[...]only 5 or 6 years old. My mother watched me from the kitchen window years old he came with his par[...]In 1927 Hans Hardersen ran homestead 5 miles east of Archer, where he grew up and attended the[...]rk to I remember the 1st load of wheat I hauled was to an elevator at keep 3 boys[...]ion attendant and delivering gas. Eddie and a man from Scobey drove the Farmers Union oil truck from St. Paul to Scobey, tiring of the long trips by truck, he bought some county la[...]My 1st motor vehicle I bought from Adolph Lee. It was my pride[...]hat pickup that helped me locate Olga Flakne, who is On 6-9-49 he married Myrtle Peterson at Bism[...]. Schmidt. We were blessed with 3 in the Division of Research and Statistics. Myrtle and Eddie farmed[...]46. Myron was killed in a tractor accident. Karen from Conrad and Ida Peterson. In 1951 they moved to Underwood, ND, married Fred Ford from Sidney, MT and teaches school in Minneapolis, whe[...]MN. Warren married Barbara Voegle from Bismarck, ND, they live in aunt. Snowbanks were so high they unloaded machinery from the Spokane, WA, where he is assistant state conservationist for the State tru[...]were good that year, but hail came in of Washington. We have 4 grandchildren-Jolene and Mi[...]er and took its toll. They suffered the hardships of all and Shelley and Kelley Lee.[...]We bought the Charles Madsen farm in the fall of 1941, we did all good life.[...], but continued to farm and in 1973, they retired from on the building committee when the[...]ontinues also served as director of the F. U. Trading Co., the Cenex Oil Station to e[...]oard in Outlook, MT. I writing poetry. Her poetry is mostly about life on the farm or things that[...]life. She does not plan to publish her works, it is all for her My wife, Olga Lee (Flakne[...]working in his shop. tywood. She was 1 of 7 children born to Mr. and Mrs. Theodore[...]years. She is secretary of the Golden Valley Ladies Aid and also secre· I was born and raised on a farm 9 miles west of Plentywood on tary for the Wednesd[...]5, my parents were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lee. I was 1 of 8[...]I, Ernst M. Lee, son of Fredrick E. and Emilie Lee was born We went[...]Stahlberg and Selmer 1O miles west of Plentywood. I attended grade school in 3 differen[...]schools, all close to home. The first term of 3 months was in a small harvest fields at[...] |
| for neighbors doing farm work and sometimes taking care of their buckles. I was working for S[...]for Sebastians, I saved enough money for the 1st of $2.00 per day and after earning about $94.00 I de[...]ked on that farm 5 years except for short periods of time when I few months, but none of us liked it as well as Montana. Perhaps it was ma[...]in 1967. The first year we raised a few bushels of very light wheat and in 1937 On 2-[...]r. Things did we did not harvest anything because of the drouth. In 1938 I went not work out for us, but 11-24-70 we had a true gift from God, a son back to the old home place, which I ev[...]of the Army National Guard boot camp, working at Pop[...]Shackelford of Plentywood. Also did ranch work for Richard McCar[...]ding Co. board for several years and was a member of Sheridan Electric Coop Board of On 7-4-7 8 Eileen Dullinger a[...], Jerry's While on the farm, our main source of relaxation and pleasure was Market and[...]om to town in June At present we are members of The Golden Years Club and the 1979 and we moved out to take care of his cows and belongings. Just Plentywood Lutheran Church. Ernest died 7-14-84 from a heart attack. 1O days later he pass[...]2 where we still reside. I was the 2nd child of Donald and Wava Lee, born at Kenmare, NO[...]look forward to coming "home" whenever there is an opportunity. schools. I was a member of the Sheridan County Saddle Club and served 6 year[...]fami- born in Fort Worth, TX; graduated from Helena High School in 1971 ly cow and we won lots of spending money as she bucked and kicked[...]employed at Security when they tried to ride her. Of course the corral was not always dry![...]ng enough to earn the $6 entry fee and a new pair of cowboy boots. We moved to Redsto[...]ward, Jerry played center, Duane ing the wind out of me and chipping all my front teeth. The dirt burn[...]had to milk 5 cows when Chip, Kerry and do a lot of competing, ending up with a box full of ribbons and 3 more Jerry were ha[...] |
| [...]work for brother Arnold at his farm northeast of town. 1952 to 1956 for a drink. I worked for Rich[...]bought our present home in 1965, and are members of the Elks Lodge, to cut out a dry cow from the herd. She went on the fight, took the[...]ys a challenge and exciting work- from Glasgow High School in 1968, attended Eastern Mon[...]1 year and worked at Great Plains Lumber. He is now produce manager[...]from Glasgow H.S. in 1970 and studied drafting at Bill[...]worked in Billings until fall of 197 4, then with his dad in the carpeting[...]y Jay was born 6-4-55 in Plentywood. He graduated from[...]daughter is Andrea, soon 3 years. He worked at Super America[...]he worked at the Plush Pillow. He is now employed at a cabinet shop In 1976 I wen[...]hey live at 712 Tanglewood Drive, years. The fall of 1977 was the 1st year I went elk hunting with Ken[...]nda Kay was born 2-2-59 in Glasgow. She graduated from to Ennis, MT. We were all ready to leave, to pack[...]Glasgow H.S. in 1977 and married Jeff Hill of Nashua, that year. They and Ken yelled "Let's Go"[...]k, Inc., at Glasgow Air Base as account- the back of Ken's horse and the rodeo was on. Ken was using s[...]the Glasgow Hospital. She married Peter Turok of Minneapolis in 1983. his Appaloosa grunting and b[...]· 1-fe is morning man and Sports Director for KLTZ in Glasg[...]wing, needlecrafts and refinishing furniture. She is a perienced. Jamie Holte and I and my bird dog, O[...]member of Beta Sigma Phi, First Lutheran Church and teaches[...]School. partner of mine. One day while hunting pheasants by Archer, Ottis started pointing. Karen walked on a small mound of dirt to see what the dog was doing. She yelled at[...]legs and Roger Evan Lee, son of Herman and Louise Lee, was born watched the pheas[...]'s parents had the post office at Archer and this is shells. They do make a difference.[...]n 1980. We enjoy boating, south of Archer. They remained in Archer until the summer of 1952, water skiing, hunting, fishing and bike rid[...]ing with the field work. In May 1964 he graduated from Reubin was born 12-1-20, the 7th child of Fred and Emelie Lee at P.H.S. and t[...]basic training. In January 1965 he was graduated from Redstone H.S. He served in the U.S. Army from 9-42 to sent to Fort Eustis, VA for a few weeks of schooling before going on to 10-45 in Africa and[...]hs, Neville Implement. He married Norma L. Glover of Plentywood on then returned[...]g, GA and Fort Bragg, NC, home 17 miles southwest of Plentywood. She attended Courtney coun-[...]Redstone and Plentywood high schools, graduating from mechanic. In December 1966 he l[...]aving served his stint in the Army. She graduated from School of Cosmetology in Gt. Falls and worked 1½ In the fall of 1967, he took a job at a Supermarket and worked y[...]he clerked at the Coast-to-Coast store, where she is presently Community College.[...]of Science Degree in Forestry Technology. Aft[...] |
| [...]dustry in Astoria. east of Homestead. She graduated from Medicine Lake High School[...](about 3½ miles north of here), she taught at Homestead and Sidney[...]and retired from teaching kindergarten at Outlook in May 1983.[...]I rented the farm from my dad and have made this our home ever[...]and was my flunky. We bought the farm from Mother after Dad passed[...]away. We never had any children of our own, but our nephews, Larry[...]us until they graduated from high school. In January 1979 we sold[...]most of our cattle but continue to farm and I raise horse[...]Both Agnes and I are active members of the Plentywood Lutheran[...]tion Bible School for years. She is active in the A.L.C.W. and enjoys On 6-10-72 he married Janice Marie Wright of Astoria, formerly of quilting for Lutheran World Relief. We[...]spent several weeks in Texas a couple of winters ago, but it was nice ed for the United Fi[...]I was born in Plentywood on 1-4-46, the son of Elmer and Olga WILLIAM LEONARD LEE[...], and I have a sister, I am the youngest son of Edward E. (died 7-13-65) and Gina[...]ed for the Soil Conservation Service, U.S.D.A. in of Archer. I grew up on the farm and learned to work[...]ate Conservationist for programs located the cows from the Muddy River. We hooked Ned and Lady to the[...]ve only 1 horse I graduated from M.S.U. with a B.S. in Agricultural Engineering. I[...]ly pursuing my Masters in Business Administration from the 8th grade, I helped Dad on the farm or worked[...]orse as my wages. I also Voegele from Bismarck, ND. Her parents, Michael and Emma Voege[...]to Montana. cept for Henry, who is living in Washington, DC. Barb is presently a In January 1941 I was inducted i[...]y Boot Training at Fort Lewis, WA. I was a member of Head- tant. She attended Bismarck J[...]in 1945 and returned to Archer, rented some land from Walter Raess and started farming.[...]The American Lutheran Church, served as president of the con-[...]gregation in Baker and am on the council of Central Lutheran in[...]Spokane, WA. Barb is on the education committee and teaches Sun-[...]day School. I am a member of the Montana Board of Professional Engi- Agnes[...]neers, the Soil Conservation Society of America and the National[...]Association of Conservation District. I am presently serving on[...]erg at the First tional task forces of the Soil Conservation Service. Our task encom- Lutheran Church in Homestead. Agnes was the youngest of Hans and passes the procurement of computer systems and the training of all[...] |
| personnel in the use of computers.[...]dred Christine Flakne at St. A real highlight of my life was when we were able to purchase my[...]e was born 1-1 3-41 , the grandfather's homestead from my uncle and aunt, Ernst and Katherine daughter of John and Catherine (Sebastian) Flakne, in Plentyw[...]Ronald was born 9-14-60, graduated from P.H.S. in 1978 and attended Gaylen Marsh was born 2-29-36 in Plentywood, the son of Louis Minot State College, Minot, ND. He is working as a welder's helper and and Lavada Marsh. He joined a family of 4 older brothers-Kerry, Bill, at the family ranch. Angela arrived 11 -25-61, graduated from P.H.S. in Loyal and Lloyd. He grew up on the family farm 10 miles southwest of 1980 and is attending the University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA. Plentywood, wher[...]Thomas and Todd were born 12-27-62 and graduated from P.H.S. in at Gonzaga Prep in Spokane, WA, where he was active in sports, 1981. Tom is a student at Carroll College at Helena and Todd is enroll- especially football and track. Gaylen ma[...]d at M.S.U. Bozeman. Gregory was born 6-14-64 and is a student at a running back. In track he special[...]entywood High School. Milissa arrived 4-10-69 and is a student at 220. He was known as the "Montana C[...]ugust 1969 we moved to the country. Our home site is at Rock, NV, and then transferred to Mannheim, G[...]the former Marron sheep camp south of Plentywood. Our family con- again played running[...]erest that Lloyd began during the was discharged from the service and came home to Plentywood to[...]On 7-19-61, Jodie Vincent was born, the 1st of Gaylen and (See Sher. D. Bk. I[...]e Dad was building the Kathie's 4 children. Jodie is now in electrical engineering at M.S.U. in[...]ayed with the A. F. Ziebarth family 6 miles south of Plen- Bozeman, after having spent 3 years at the[...]tywood. Their son, Art, was my classmate from Minnesota. I was the AZ. The Marsh's only daughte[...]uline, arrived on 12-1-62. youngest of a family of 8 and my parents, sister and 6 brothers have all She is currently at the Deaconess Hospital in Billings,[...]oseph's Catholic in Medical Laboratory Technology from NWCC in Powell, WY. Ross Churc[...]. We had 5 John joined the family on 8-29-64, and is now in farming and livestock sons-Kerr[...]2-35), and Gaylen Matthew (2-29-36). 8-18-65, and is going to school at MSU in Bozeman.[...]ended Gonzaga bian horses and started taking some of them to shows. The whole Univer[...]learned to ride and show horses. In the fall of 1981, Gaylen began working part time for the Sheriff's Department as a jailer, then in November of 1983 he began working full time as a Deputy. LLOYD and MILLIE MARSH |
| [...]Plentywood, MT on 11-9-56, the 6th child of Lyle and Elsie (Michels} sarokee and operate a re[...]Medders. My father farmed 7 miles west of Plentywood and also was Msla, Great Falls and Ev[...]sheriff of Sheridan County until his death in 197 4. My moth[...]worked at the Social Services in Plen- graduated from Gonzaga University on 5-29-55, receiving a B. S.[...]was very ac- Degree. He received his M. A. Degree from University of Portland and[...]tions. She married Ottar his Ph. D. at University of Portland, Clinical Psychology in 1960. In[...]resides in Westby. 1961 _Loyal joined the faculty of Creighton University, Omaha, NE as[...]. . My brothers and sisters in order of birth are: Roy Allen, who died Associate Professo[...]in infancy; _Kar?lyn (Mrs. Kurt Rice) of Plentywood; Mary Jean (Mrs. lan_d he. has a private practice and is Instructor of Psychology at the J~mes Waltkorns) of Reserve; Leah (Mrs. Arne Bjarko) of Scobey and University of Portland Dental School and Director of St. Mary's Boys Richard of Plentywood. I was raised on the family farm west of Plen- Home. Loyal and Margy have 7 children and l[...]wor~~d on the _family farm. From 1979 to 1981 I was employed at Big . Layada and I retired from active ranching a few years ago. We en-[...]m home. dep~ndent sales representative of Lawson Products selling Industrial, This is a good place to live and we plan to stay here as[...]Street Rod Association in 1983. The S.S.R.A. is a local car club with I was born 7-28-28 in[...]resided in the Archer rural community, graduated from Redstone High School in 1946 and in July of that year my sister, Alma and I went to Great Fal[...]sses enabled me to advance to my present position of Of- fice Mgr. and Credit and Collection Mgr.[...]I married Mary Elizabeth Hathaway of Great Falls, MT on 6-7-80 in[...]daughter of William Ray of Olympia, WA and Shirley Mae (Stone)[...]Hathaway of Springfield, IL. She has two younger sisters-Dean[...]laska, California and Montana, graduating in 1978 from Mable McGregor[...]High School. She attended classes at the College of Great I am the Vice-President of the Cascade County Credit Assoc., a na-[...]alls and Glen-Wood, Inc. tional assoc. consisting of credit people in the administration field. I am[...]start the Semi-Independent Program past president of the Credit Women's International, an organization[...]in 1980. She has been a homemaker since the birth of our 2nd child. comprising ladies active in the credit field, am also the secretary of the Beth is an officer in Christian Women's Club, Past Secretary of the New Consumer Credit Counseling Service, a nat[...]ion I have held for 12 years. I am past president of Zonta Club Interna- bemg outside and horseback riding. tional, an international association made up of business women of the At this time we have 2 chil[...]rtin, age 7, born world. I had the distinct honor of opening our local Fox Holiday Theater 4[...]with our Governor and George Kennedy. The purpose of this organiza- Plentywood. Also at this writing we are expecting a new addition to the tion is to raise money to support local agencies. We plac[...]family, due around September 1984. pieces of equipment in the Easter Seal Society. I am m[...]a son, Donald. Valarie has only child of Roy and Lila Mae Medders of Plentywood. Roy passed 2 boys- Chad David[...] |
| finished high school in 1937. He worked on construction of the Westby there. I moved with my family[...]h school there. In 1939 I married Johnnie Johnson of Plains. We 1938. She was born 7-4-20 at Medicine Lake, the daughter of James ranched and operated a sawmill at Trout Creek for 19 years. We and Anna Michels of Reserve, MT. She and Mark were the 1st twins[...]at Medicine Lake. Elsie grew up on the ranch west of Medicine and got a job. My father, Emil, passed away in 1964 and Mother is still Lake and attended country schools, graduating from P.H.S. in 1938. living with me. Lyle[...]ved to I worked as a supervisor of the City Cleaners and Laundry for 11 Seattle. Lyl[...]ula 11-11 -41 , mar- work in the shop at the back of Andy's Garage. During the 1940's Lyle ri[...]ldren-Kimberly and his father purchased land west of Plentywood and north of Dooley Rae born 9-2-66 and Gregory born[...]e in Missoula, and started farming. With the help of Lyle's father, they built a new where George is a builder and developer. Dolores Rae was born home on the farm 7 miles west of Plentywood in 1954. Lyle was ac- 8-2[...]eral civic organizations; he was a charter member of the 11-15-63. Roger has made a career of the Navy and they had 2 Jaycees; served on the Board of Directors of the Farmer's Union sons-Ryan born[...]eston, SC and Damon born Trading Co. as secretary from 1965 to 1973; he was a member of the 12-29-69 at San Diego, CA. Dolore[...]unteer Fire Department for 1O years; was chairman of Dolores remarried and a daughter, Lau[...]the school board lives in Missoula and is employed at the Royal Manor Nursing Home. for sev[...]ratic Party, My mother, Begga Moe, who is 96 years old and my sister, Ida, resides Elsie became a member of the Democratic Women's Club and was[...]s born at Archer, went to grade school in was one of the charter members and also helped organize the Home- Archer and 2 years of high school in Plentywood and moved with her towner's Homemaker Club. She was also safety chairman of the Exten- parents, Emil and Begga Moe[...]ker's state staff for 3 years. Elsie was a member of the high school there and went to St. Patricks Hospital School of Nursing, Altar Society and was secretary of this for 4 years. Lyle was appointed gradu[...]Helena and worked at St. Peters Hospital. sheriff of Sheridan County in 1964 and became very dedicated[...]s, where enforcement and upgrading the efficiency of the department. He at- she was employ[...]he married Wallace Gregory at Columbus, MT. She 1 of 4 outstanding students at the Montana Law Enforce[...]and managed the Fort Peck Motel, from there to Ronan for a while and[...]1964 where Ida was employed as Director of Nurses at the Royal[...]which she still is today. Wallace died of open heart surgery at St.[...]in San Diego during WWII. He married Seline Huso of Wolf Pt. on Six children were born to Lyle a[...]Ida Patricia, born 2-25-45 at married Linda Owens of Plentywood 6-11 -73. Lyle died of a heart at- Thompson Falls. Percy Jr. m[...]lsie continued to operate the farm, with the help of the have 2 children-Scott born 6-20-64 an[...]cia married Arnold Sodders the Montana Department of Social & Rehabilitation Services at which of Oklahoma in 1963 at Poplar. They reside in Enumcl[...]hen that closed he went to the Plentywood School, of Archer. We are nieces and nephew of Martha Styve and Ida graduated from P.H.S. in 1947. Erickson of Plentywood.[...]He worked at Peterson's Garage during the summer of 1947, then I, Vivian, was born at Arc[...] |
| [...]2-45 in Duluth, MN, reared in Minot and graduated from His mother suffered a broken hip and went in the Plentywood Nursing Trinity Hospital School of Nursing in Minot in 1966. She worked in Home in M[...]and Grand Forks, married Lt. Tom Berge, a native of Leon lives on the family farm 10 miles southwest of Plentywood Wisconsin on 7-15-67. After discharge from service Tom attended the and continues to farm.[...]University of North Dakota at Grand Forks, graduating with a M.[...]now living in Mason City, IA where Tom is employed by the Mason City[...]district as controller secretary to the Board of Education. They have 2[...]ORTON I was born 12-29-4 7, the 4th daughter of John and Catherine (Sebastian) Flakne of the Archer community. I have 4 sisters and 2 brot[...]the University of Georgia, Athens, GA. She taught school in North[...]Oliver ("Sonny") Wendell Burns Jr., a native of Georgia. Sonny graduated from the University of Georgia with a B.S. Degree in Zoology[...]and later earned a Master of Public Administration Degree there. Joan[...]8-20-77. They are members of the First United Methodist Church,[...]Master of Education Degree in 1972 at the University of North Dakota I married Charles J. Morton, a[...]s. On 5-23-70 Judy married Alve Jemtrud, a native of He served in the United States Air Force as a doc[...]ucation at Minot State College on the front lines of action, administering First Aid to the wounded and and Master of Education Degree at North Dakota State University. Judy he was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He retired after 22 years with[...]e U.S. Air Force and to the present time his work is still with the several years. In 1978 they moved to Bismarck, ND, where Judy is medical profession as a doctor. While he was in V[...]ster Joan in Alabama and also Alve is employed by the North Dakota Education Associatio[...]ter, Lindsay Marie, born 3-20-82, and are members of We have 2 children-Faye Catherine born 10-28[...]Joyce, was born in Minot 4-5-55, attend- suburbs of little Rock, AR.[...]her marriage to Elair Brothen on 6-10-78 . Elair is also a By Blanche Muttonen[...]Minot native and graduated from Minot State College with a degree in I was bo[...]ND where parents, Ole and Ruth (Forsberg) Flakne of Minnesota. I received my Joyce is teaching at Harwood and Elair is account representative for education in Archer an[...]Burroughs Corporation. They are members of First Lutheran Church, Muttonen, a native of Wisconsin , and I were married at Malta, MT in[...]Jens, the son of Kristian and Georgina Nikolaisen was born in Ar-[...]sehill Cemetery, Minot. Barbara south of Redstone and because of the great distance, he stayed with[...] |
| [...]ever and was very ill. In 1940 we bought 40 acres from the When he was 1 3 years old, the family purchas[...]Fredrick county on the outskirts of Redstone and remodeled the Brieby house farm, which is located 3 miles north and east of Plentywood and Jens that was on it. In 1944 the move to the Jensen farm west of Archer finished his grade schooling at the King school. He later attended meant a ride of about 20 miles to the Plentywood school. One of the Coyne Electric and Refrigeration School in Ch[...]to bring in the milk cows for the evening milking from his degree in electrical work.[...]long pasture. They vowed they were always at the far end Prior to going to Coyne, Jens helped hi[...]e he was always interested in getting electricity from something, The girls were both members of the singing groups at school and and probably was one of the first to build a homemade windcharger. In[...]rl Midby. Wilma was also a member of the school band. Charlotte graduated They called[...]entywood Electric Co., offering sales from P.H.S. in 1951 and Wilma in 1954. Charlotte atten[...]ing 32 volt wind chargers which sity of Missoula for 1 year and in 1952 married Harold Rehmer of rural produced electricity from the wind. They were instrumental in replac-[...]Education. He was Superintendent of Schools in Outlook for several counties. Soon the[...]tricity flourished. During this time, they moved from their original loca- Superintendent of Schools in Boulder, MT before going to the State[...]usly been a barber- Superintendent of Schools office in Helena. From there the family shop. They built a new building which is still the location of Plentywood moved to western Washington, where he is now financial ad- Electric. This partnership last[...]family . on the family farm. One brother, Vernon is deceased. Jens married Mary Cybulski on 12-27-41[...]ilma worked for the Elgin Cafe during the summers of her high 8-6-45 and Lowell, born 1-28-48. Both bo[...]school years and after graduation in the office of Attorney Vernon schools for 12 years. Robert went[...]gree in Business Administration. Lowell graduated from Missoula as originally from St. Paul. They lived there until 1959, when they moved a C.P.A. Robert married Judith Hoffman of Tacoma, WA. They have 3 to Misso[...]y, Jill and Jeffrey. Lowell married Terri Gaffney of children - Jean, Tony, Julie,[...]ldren-Stephanie and Kris. They are of the children is married to an Air Force officer stationed in Mt. Home, presently living in Reno, NV, where he is privately employed as a ID; 2 li[...]MARIETTA (GOLTERMAN) RIESE daughter of Vincent and Anna Cybulski. She has 7 sisters and[...]11 -25-33 at Plentywood, grew up on a farm west of town and Plentywood and for 7 years was the only student in her grade. She graduated from P.H.S. in 1951 . I attended college at St. Teresa's at graduated from P.H.S. and she has many hobbies, such as collecti[...]I married Lt. Robert Riese of Flushing, NY on 6-15-57 and in 1958 WILMA (GAINES[...]Ft. In 1933 we lived in the coulees southwest of Redstone when Belvoir, VA and in the summer of 1960 we were stationed in Berlin, ~hartott[...] |
| [...]farm from her brother, Adolph Lee and moved onto it in 1946[...]Emil and Edna had no children of their own, but were foster[...]parents for 3 of Emil's brother's children. Joann was 9 years old,[...]Harlan was 7 and Karen was 4 when they came from Minnesota to live[...]Harlan is married and lives in Cold Springs, MN, and they h[...]eputy District Engineer for the Los Angeles Corps of the Mann, Lee and Hamley school[...]worth, KS, where he at- divided. Part of the district was added to Outlook school district[...]he next 3 years. After a year in Korea we retired from Edna's hobby was fancy work, croche[...]ed on their Our oldest son Stephen graduated from Notre Dame with a degree farm until Ed[...]illings following surgery for in Engineering, and is working in Tampa, FL. Kathy will enter the[...]live there until the next fall when he University of Kansas this fall, majoring in Visual Communicatio[...]has been busy doing yard work for many of the retired people in Plen-[...]tywood. Edna B. Lee was the oldest of the Edward E. and Gina (Sneen) Lee children. She[...]oved to her father's homestead about 9 miles west of Plentywood. (See IVAN and MARGARET[...]was On 5-25-30, the last child of Frank and Rena Sebastian was born. I always proud of the fact that Laura Robertson (Mrs. Walter Benson) came from a family of 10 children, 5 sisters and 4 was 1 of her teachers. Fifty years later Edna poured coffe[...]reception given Walter and Laura Benson in honor of their Golden Wed- 12-25-51; Anna Louise;[...]g and baby-sitting, and in the southwest of Plentywood, was drafted in the Army in 1953, assi[...]NC. I made 11 airborne jumps there. In the night of 6-6-55, considered a member since 1910, because a[...]a bunk adapter and my money taken. women did lots of knitting and Edna, as a little girl, had to hold[...]damage to my brain and skull and was taken skeins of yarn for the women when they wound it into balls.[...]U.S. from Munich, Germany. Prior to our marriage, Margaret[...]-60 in Scobey, and on 10-17-60 I bought the ranch from my tywood Lutheran Church by Rev. J. Enderson. Em[...]s born 2-15-63 in Winger, MN on 10-13-06, the son of Eric and Helena Rost. He attended Plentywood. She went to Dahl's College of Beauty in Great Falls, work- a country school and[...]-law (Martha All our children graduated from the Plentywood school.[...] |
| Part of our house was Dad's homestead shack and we found[...]ome snakes had made themselves a den in that part of the house. sisters-Eugene, Nels[...]k a flashlight and found enjoying both of them thoroughly. I attended Plentywood schools all 12 them in a small hole next to the eave. I killed 32 of them that 1 night. years, 1946-1958. One day a neighbor was visiting and a snake crawled out of the heat I married Clarence Sh[...]n, died in July, between the 2 roofs, I killed 83 of them between Thanksgiving and 1973 and his mother, Ceona, is living in Ray, ND. We have 4 chil- Christmas in 1[...]k in elementary years. She graduated from the Williston High School in Medicine Lake as the[...]for 6 1979, attended 2 years of college at U.N.D. at Williston, and is now go- months, and then worked in the oilfield "[...]ing to Mary College in Bismarck, ND, where she is majoring in nursing married Sherry Bummer on 11-2[...]was born 1-18-62 at Stanley, ND. She Perry is going to M.S.U. in Bozeman. On 1-11 -82 he and a[...]o the elementary grades left at 6:00 A.M., flying from Great Falls back to Bozeman. Joseph was[...]ttending M.S.U. also, and was to give them a ride from the airport to She is attending Mary College in Bismarck and is majoring in elemen- the college for morning class[...]der, but it turn- Williston. He graduated from high school in 1981, and is presently ed out that it was not Perry's plane. T[...]. On the 13th, Helena Air OK. He is a junior this year and is working as a carry out boy at Search Control had 36 planes out looking for them. The following is Buttreys. Perry's story:[...]more ed into the Bridger Mountains 23 miles north of Bozeman about 7:30 to add, as I don't think my life has been too full of surprises. A.M. We stayed with the plane that day, tearing up the upholstery and insulation of the plane and stuffed our clothing with it, and s[...]o start a fire and dry our the spring of 1948 Henry and Malee came to Plentywood to start[...]nes Lee in the Archer community. After graduating from see them but they couldn't see us. The searchers[...]in 1962 as salutatorian, Harlan enrolled in col- from the E.L.T. and sent a helicopter to look under th[...]on, Harlan worked on the Lazy T and we were flown from there to Bozeman Hospital."[...]making 1 cruise to Vietnam in the winter of 1968-69. He was ALFRED(BUCK)SHAW[...]honorably discharged in December 1971 with a rank of machinist's By Robert Cook[...]own became good friends with a fellow by the name of Dewey Dreblaw, who set of machinery. lived in the area. This man's father-i[...]his own. He lived on the Ed Bell farm south of Archer several years, leaving here in 1934 to wor[...]ried in Yakima, WA. He died about 7 years ago and is buried at Yakima. MABEL ANN (THOMPSON) SHERMAN[...]at home at Reserve, MT on 2-17-40 , the daughter of Harlan, Robin[...] |
| [...]born March 1, 1891 in Fertile, MN, the son of Andrew and Kristbjorg and a couple more trips sou[...]s, no short honeymoon in Texas, Harlan loaded all of her belongings into his rain and no cr[...]Harlan and Jan are involved in the activities of Plentywood the ice cold water. Th[...]ch Sunday School. Harlan also serves on the board of still had hold of the reins and we lost no time scrambling into the directors for F. U. Oil Co. in Plentywood and on the board of trustees of wagon and he turned the team around and drove home as hard as the Sheridan Electric Co-op, Inc., of Medicine Lake. Jan worked at h[...]graduated from P.H.S. Betty married a local boy, John Thompson, and Scott was born in 1921 in Iowa, the son of Omar and Freddie they live in Bozeman; Ansel is working on a ranch in the Missoula, (Morgan) Snyder. Freddie was the daughter of John J. and Rhoda MT area and LeRoy is in St. Cloud, MN and working in a refrigeration M[...]other died when he was 7 years old and at the age of 1O he went to with my brother, Emil[...]Union, and to date I am still an inactive member of same. there and in 1941 he farmed the J. J. Morga[...]. In July I have been an active member of the Archer Golden Valley Ladies Aid 1942 he marri[...]January 1979 and Mathilda in July 1981. Eddie is 8th in a family of 11 I was born June 24, 1900 in Aspas, Jamtla[...]and to make a home for us. I lived in Winger most of my life, got my education in the Winger schools a[...]farms in Minnesota, North Dakota and in the city of Minneapolis as a housekeeper. I had 1O brothers and 6 sisters and I, being 1 of the oldest, had the responsibility of helping take care of the younger ones. To date I have 3 brothers and 4[...]ington; Marin in Scobey; Mrs. Caroline Sam- brick of Erskine, MN; Mrs. Julia Beaulac of Fertile, MN; Mrs. Loren Han- son, Brooks, MN, and[...]ed for several of the farmers in the area and for Ford Garage, J &[...]Eddie is currently employed by Benchview Farms, Inc. of Redstone.[...]born on 4-26-54 in Minneapolis, MN. She is the oldest of 4 children[...]ha Styve . from Wayzata, MN to Redstone, MT in March of 1964. Marlyn and[...] |
| [...]Kirby near Redstone, brothers-Eugene of Reserve; Nels Jr. of Carthage, TX; John of sister Cheryl in Fairview, and sister Carmen in Sheridan, WY. Bozeman; Eddie of Plentywood; and Richard of Peerless. He also has 5 Clarice attended sch[...], MT. and sisters-Viola (Grimes) of Portland; Dorothy {Clark) of Froid; Irene Outlook, MT. After graduating from Outlook High School she went to (Edington) of Vancouver, WA; Gladys (Lindell) of Glasgow and Mabel business school in Minneapolis. She has been working at Montana Na- (Sherman) of Williston, ND. Melvin is the youngest in the family. tional Bank for the p[...]ta- they moved to his brother, Melvin's farm west of Plentywood. They tioned at Ft. Leonardwood, MO from the fall of 1963 until the spring of have 2 children, both born in Plentywood. Ronnie[...]In 1966 Nels and Mathilda retired from the farm, and moved to school, Ronnie is a 4th grader and Susan a 1st grader. They also at[...]where they bought a home and spent the remainder of tend Sunday School at the Lutheran Church in Plen[...]their years. Melvin took over the operation of the farm at that time and[...]in 1972 purchased the farm from his parents. One farm is the original JOHN and ELIZABETH THOMPSON homestead farm of Nels and the other farm is the former Midby farm I was born at Reserve,[...]Nels and Mathilda (Flakne) and town of Midby. The grain elevator that used to be there b[...]ks was purchased and moved down by Poplar. Melvin is also Melvin, and a sister, Mabel. I graduated from P.H.S. and from the a rural mail carrier. Nashvill[...]in Miles City, MT 7-19-4 7, the daughter of Merle and Elaine Drane. She 2-19-39 to Marin and[...]as 2 brothers-Zearl Clifford and Scobey and Helga is deceased. She has 4 brothers and 2[...]to live with her Aunt Martha Styve and graduated from P.H.S. She is now attending school at M.S.U. in Bozeman.[...]Marlene Kay was born 10-20-67 in Plentywood. She is a We left Sheridan County in 1961 to look f[...]sophomore at Plentywood High School. She is active in Rainbow Girls, now living in Bozeman, M[...]-H. Pamela Ann was born 6-5-73 in Plentywood. She is in driver-salesman and Elizabeth is working as an L.P.N. at the Bozeman the 5th grade and is active in Girl Scouts and 4-H. Melvin and Glennis[...]and Julie and children are members of the Plentywood Lutheran Church. Ann born 2-28-60. Julie is presently in the US Army, stationed in Ger- many.[...]ON JR. military policewoman and obtained the rank of Lance Corporal (E-3). I was born 11 -15-31 , the 5th child of 6 of the first family of Nels She graduated from Bozeman Senior High School in 1977, attended[...]lle Whitish. I was reared on a farm 17 miles west of M.S.U. majoring in Pre-Med before joining the Mar[...]When I was about 1½ ried John Keith Laborde, son of Preston J. Laborde and Edith A.[...]union 5 children were born, which made 11 of us. Dad died 1-4-79 and Shreveport, LA and he has[...]nd Mom (Mathilda) died 7·17-81. All of the 1st family received their Jennifer, all born in Shreveport, LA. Keith is currently serving in the elementary education at Thornwood School, of which Dad was a board U.S. Marine Corps. He has served since February 1975, is a staff member. We walked 1½ miles to school winter and summer. sergeant (E-6) and is stationed in Waterloo, IA with C Battery, 1st Bat· I enlisted in the armed forces at the age of 19 and was inducted at talion, 14th Marines, 4th Marine Division. His duty is instructing Fort Lewis, WA and serv[...]jumps (2 at night). I held the rank of Sgt. when I was discharged. Mary Erin born 11 -24[...]Terrance Evan born Ellen Joyner of Clarksburg, TN (a student at Falls Business Colle[...]10-31 -53. She was born 10-24-33 , the only child of Waverly, IA.[...]mother on 1-22 -66. I was discharged from the service in 1954 and at- MELVIN and GLENNIS TH[...]and Mathilda (Flakne) Thompson. Nels was the son of Mr. and Mrs. mile trip to our new home. Our son, James Nels (Jimmy) was born Jacob Thompson of Horsens, Denmark, and has been deceased since[...]went out January 1979. Mathilda was the daughter of Theodore and Kristina of business and we decided to return to Tenne[...] |
| [...]after they moved and has was operated by members of the Church of Christ, so I thought this remained[...]Flakne of Norwegian and Swedish heritage. I have 3 sisters[...]nity to preach was at the Popular Springs Church of Christ in Tennessee about 2 miles from Mary's home. My first full time ministry was in[...]soon traveled to Newark, AR. Following our tenure of work there, we moved to Buna, TX where Jimmy sta[...]le in Homer, I attended White's Ferry Road School of Biblical Studies in Monroe, LA and Mary worked p[...]na Tech University and married Donna Gay Heldreth of Arcadia, LA. They were divorced and he mar-[...]1-10-54 and her Falls, where Bud is employed as a car salesman and I am a housewife.[...]born 12-17-51 in Great Falls, graduated from high school in 1970 and 1st birthday 12-4-83 . Ji[...]his wife, Launi are living in Bozeman , where he is in the automobile ment at People's Bank & Trust i[...]business and she is departmental manager for Gibsons. They have 2[...]children-Ryan, 6 and Courtney who is 3. 6 years. Mary is employed by Panola County Abstract & Title Co. Ou[...]ttended local public schools and favorite pastime is playing with Jared and I also enjoy working with graduated from Great Falls High in 197 4. She continued her educ[...]graduated from M.S.U. that year. For the past 5 years, Shirlee h[...]an Plan Life Insurance Co. and holds the position of (Flakne) Thompson. He joined the family consisting of several Assistant Supervisor. Tom is employed by M.S.U. as Program Manager members alr[...]which was Melvin. Richard has many fond memories of growing up in schools and graduated from Great Falls High in 1975. She attended the Archer[...]M.S.U., majoring in Fashion Merchandising. She is manager for and eagerly awaiting the appearance of the 1st flower in spring. He Herberg[...]local public schools and after graduating from Great Falls High in 1980, turning home to Sherida[...]onal Guard he attended the College of Great Falls and took classes in business law and[...]completed his and computer science. He is assistant manager for Western Village, a training[...]ing, latch hook pillow and rug making and Richard is into farming and ranching. Richard took a[...] |
| [...]to community where everybody joined in on the fun of card parties, see who could get hitched up first and out of the school yard. A couple basket socials, dances[...]ple furnishing the music, com- of winters we went by sled with Joe, Eugene and Lill[...]we drove in our own covered sled with a team of horses, called Bill and got a penny a tail for ou[...]d thought it best to leave. Big Muddy Creek south of Archer. She was the kind that liked to pull I came in December of 1937 after attending the Billings Business Col- pranks, but this time she went too far when she threw my swimsuit lege. I graduated from Plentywood H.S. in 1936 and the next 4 years into[...]an as secretary and clerk with Perry Bros., Inc., of realized I was chasing down the road with no clot[...]Seattle, a Wholesale Food Service Co., from which I retired 8-31-82. quick turn-about and hea[...]Henry Styve treated me to Much of my work pertained to exporting to Alaska. my first taste of chewing tobacco, he told me to help myself to a b[...]attle. Francis was born 8-24-20 in Minnesota, son of I got my elementary education in the Archer[...]d Mathew Wirtz. He was an avid reader and conver- from Alexander High School, attended college in Minot[...]seasons in Alaska. He took a course at University of My overseas duty was in Foggio, Italy and I was c[...]nt when I was discharged. I married Naomi Burrows of Fort mountains. Worth, TX on[...]as. (I was in In the fall of 1960 he drove by pickup to Fairbanks, AK, accompa[...]tle. the dead of winter. I worked in elevators in Lewistown f[...]always be back home, with some of the fondest memories we could Mother passed away in 1981 at the age of 80 and Dad is living in have. Life is so precious and fleeting, we must live each and every day Williston and is 82 years old.[...] |
| - THE TOWN OF COALRIDGE ~[...]er Aerial view of Coalridge taken in June , 1984.[...]d by Rev. Lloyd Jorgensen. The Coalridge Assembly of God Church was started by Oscar and[...] |
| [...]Bro. Ralph Harshbarger was ordained as pastor and is posts, the Model-T Ford labored al[...]ng the shoveling and pushing help from Brother Bert Guenther. Kidd Ators Rock Lutheran C[...]½ miles south and 1 Nine years of grain farming in the sand flats, most of which reap- mile east of Coalridge. Present membership is 20 with an attendance of ing was scant due to army worms, hail[...]ed to Kootenai Co., Worley, ID, where the parents of The Coalridge area has quite a few producing[...]ated some years earlier. benefical to the economy of Sheridan County. We found the change from prairie homesteading to woodland and Clarenc[...]boating and recreation resort at Clear Lake which is enjoyed by many courage. Our new 40-acre environment, with 1/2 mile of Coeur d' in the summer months.[...]ne lake shore was beautiful, the scenic woodlands of nature con-[...]tributed to our stay here until Dallas graduated from Worley High MARIE ANDERSEN[...]he northeast Coalridge area in 1906. He came here from Indiana together with a friend, Walter Olsen, who[...]ose maiden name was Anna Nielsen, came to Montana from Racine, WI with her mother and brothers in the spring of 1910. She and my father were married on 11-1 0-1[...]4-13-12, lives in Fargo, ND. I spent most of my life on the homestead with my parents. Grade[...]as a hassle in the early '20s as we lived 3 miles from school and there were no door-to-door buses in th[...]Dallas Gene Ator, son of Kidd and Mabel Ator. school days were spent at W[...]training and again we moved Church. For a couple of years, Mother spent the week with us in a to be near the school. In 1946, Dallas graduated from the junior college shack about 1/2 a mile from the school while Dad batched at home. It with an Educational Major degree. Then followed years of training at was no lark for Mother or him but we[...]d doctorate we had several cousins, the children of pioneers, Chris and Mary degrees. Dallas had destined his life's career to be in the field of educa- Jensen, who lived nearby, and we would ge[...]While in college he met Norma Lee Brugger of Post Falls, ID. They None of us children got to go to high school. In those da[...]nd now have 3 grown daughters. Alison Alene many from our area had the chance to go and those who did usually Spellman of Moscow, ID; Anne Loree Adair of Columbus, OH; and Bar- roomed in town and did li[...]bara Ellen Johnson of Miami, FL. Dallas and Norma also have 3 I[...]s. Several years were spent at In a period from 1939-1945 at various times, I had the privilege of Denver U. and they then established their[...]utheran Bible Institute in Minneapolis-this was 1 of the OH where Dallas served on the university board of directors. In highlights of my life. I graduated from there in 1945. I spent 2 en- September of 1980 he was chosen by the Dept. of Education at Wash- joyable and busy summers work[...]bian Nation. They accepted After the death of my parents in 1964, I moved to Plentywood and[...]op in I am a baptized and confirmed member of the Emmaus Lutheran Plentywood, visiting once again the Grandpa Bill Ator ranch of early Church which my parents helped organize i[...]ever restless sand dunes and camels of Arabia-shifting sands that superintendent and o[...]bring back childhood memories of Montana. I am thankful for God's blessings[...]Frank Bast was born 4-19-19 in Minnesota, a son of Mr. and Mrs. By Mabel Ator[...]Frank Bast. In October of 1946 he married Lillian Jorgensen, daughter[...], blizzardy day 11 -15-27 when of Mikkel and Katrina Jorgensen. Lillian was born 1-[...]near old The Ators farmed the original homestead of Bert Guenther in the Clear Co[...] |
| [...]Some early childhood memories are: Moving from our sod shack to[...]he Sunday mornings when bad weather prohibited us from[...]with 2 barrels of water to be pailed into the water tank in the pas[...]1/3 mile from home, the 2 horses running in order to pull the h[...]floating on top of the water; promising myself, when eating our occa[...]sional small bowl of cornflakes for breakfast, that with the first mon[...]hris and earned I would buy a box of cornflakes and eat it all myself; being so Magdalene Johansen. See Elsine Pedersen story for the names of my proud of my "Savage" dress, the first one that wasn't hand[...]Later memories are: Lester trying to find his way from the house I am a graduate of Antelope High School, attended teacher college[...]en was a baby and lying in a carriage to keep him from Brenteson. Children born to us were: Donald, born 12-1-29, is a choking from the dusty air, cleaning out dirt when the wind went down graduate of Plentywood High School, Thunderbird Institute of lntn'I. toward evening; being so discouraged after one dust storm that we Management of Glendale, AZ and U. of A. at Tucson, married Doris decid[...]he cleaning until morning and then have a carload of McKenzie, 2 children are Pamela and Douglas, Donald is a wholesaler relatives from Minnesota drive in! and manufacturer in Tempe, AZ[...]-31 (see August Now for one of many beautiful memories: having the children safe Abenroth); Allen, born 4-4-36, a graduate of Plentywood High School, and snug in t[...]ltural College at Fargo, NO and Thunderbird Inst. of lntn'I. the night, everyone well and being so thankful to a loving God, for my Management of Glendale, AZ, married Roslyn Bohrer to which unio[...]tunate. and later married to Maria Llorenz. Allen is president of lnt'I. Trading Co. in Miami, FL.[...]seed loans, homestead 1½ miles north of Coalridge. He grew up in the Coalridge W.P.A. (Wo[...]survive. One year we mowed thistles in low areas of our Acme Coal Mine as a miner, later[...]LeOonna went to Portland, OR after she graduated from high school. She graduated from the Pacific College of Beauty. She married[...]Coalridge in 1980. She is now working at the Hair Affaire in Plenty-[...]lendive, MT 2 years and 2 years at Dillon, MT. He is married to[...]as born 8-12-37 in Plentywood. I was the only boy of the 7 we spent some winter months in Bogata, Colo[...]in Newnam), We were (and I still am) members of the Nathanael Luth . Church, Vivian (M[...]strom). where I taught Sunday School for a number of years, taught classes at Mother died 9-18-43 at the age of 37 and Dad died 3-31 -83 at the age[...] |
| of 77. Dad with the help of the older girls raised us kids. I attended the[...]wer grades in the Coalridge schools and graduated from Plentywood On 1-19-29 Raymond m[...]e Syme. She and the oldest child of Svend and Johanne Petersen. Martha was born was[...]as rural grade school and graduated from Antelope High School in 1925. a maintainer opera[...]h school in Plentywood. Following her graduation from high school in 1957 we were married at the Natha[...]d for irrigation. We moved to Plentywood the fall of 1959. That winter I went to work for the Pepsi-Co[...]d worked there for about a year and in the spring of 1964 we bought a farm in Canada and started farmi[...]Bernice, Clarice, Ray, Jr., Dolores, and Phyllis. of Coalridge. I bought Dad's land and machinery when[...]south of Coalridge. Raymond farmed and worked in the Coalr[...]Martha passed away in 1943. At the time of her death, the oldest of the children was 14 and the youngest 2. Raymond k[...]Plentywood High School. All of the family lives in Sheridan County ex-[...]til his death, 3-31 -83. She only lived 1 day and is buried in the Nathanael Cemetery. Cindy Raymond looked forward to some of his family coming home every[...]rest of the meal. He really enjoyed his 22 grandchildren[...]r at UNO in Williston, ND. She married Tom Brevik from Epp-[...]and fish. ing, ND and they have 2 children. Jadyn is 2 years old and Dax is 8 months. Dax only weighed 2 lbs. 1/2 oz. at birth and is the smallest baby born in Williston, ND that is still living. They live near Epping, ND.[...]Vernon LeRoy Brenteson, 7th of the 11 children born to Fred and schools and 2 ye[...]rried Keith Peterson Clara Brenteson of Coat ridge (see Sheridan Daybreak, pages 1 40-141 ), from Tioga, ND and are living there. They have 1 son,[...]I married Elizabeth M. Johanson, the oldest of 6 children born to wood schools he graduated from Northern Montana College at Havre, Johannes and Gurlie Johanson of Daneville, Divide County, ND, in MT as an electrician. While attending college he met Erin O'Brien from 1938. Conrad, MT. They got married after his graduation and live at Choteau, where he is farming with the J.C. O'Brien Corp. Ricky was bor[...]Antelope and Plentywood schools. Since graduating from Plentywood High School he has been farming with m[...]n . He bought my dad's building site 1 mile south of Coalridge and lives there. Dixie was born 8-3-66 . She attended Antelope school and is presently attending Plentywood High School in her[...]BRENTESON, SA. Raymond Brenteson, oldest son of Fred and Clara Brenteson, was born at Orro[...] |
| [...]Coal Mine for 6 winters in the late 1930s is married to Cary Sundsted and they have 3 girls, K[...]'40s, helping my dad with the farm work the rest of the year. Miranda; Carol (1-18-61) is attending EMC at Billings; and Shelley Eli[...]od High School. He married Carol Eileen Odegaard of Hawley, MN in 1961 . They cur·[...]rently live on their own homeplace 1/2 mile west of us on the same served on several community boards such as Farmers Union, St. quarter of land we live on. They have 3 daughters; Linda Jo,[...]and school board. Linda married Chris Ator of rural Plentywood and they have 1 son,[...]a weekend at the lake with our family and friends is our Nicholas Wade.[...]Dam near Williston Julie married Jon Rice of Plentywood and they have 1 daughter,[...]We are members of the Nathanael Lutheran Church of Dagmar. Sheila lives at the family home an[...]ools. Elizabeth and I live across the road from the "old homeplace" of CHRISTIAN M. CHRISTENSEN my father an[...]children of the first family, with wife Kirsten, were Andrew, Anna, We bought an old house that we moved from north of Clear Lake Karen and Carl. and lived in until February of 1955. In the fall of 1954 we started This narrative deals with the lives of the children of the second building our new home which we still live in today. family of Christian M. Christensen (12-25-1857-0ctober 1943) and Elizabeth and I bought the quarter of land which we built our farm· wife Mar[...]-1885-0ctober 1972). We were all stead on in 1939 from my dad. In later years we purchased the re- raised on the homestead 10 miles east of Antelope, which is now the mainder of the land my father and mother had farmed includin[...]n farm. A story about each one follows. homestead of 1908. My son and I have also purchased additional[...]. She attended school at in the past years. Duane is farming our land now.[...]eth and I, along with Duane's family, are members of the Em- Plentywood in the '50s. While at the Pioneer Manor she attended Mrs. maus Lutheran Church of Westby.[...]n February 1966. regularly. We are active members of the " Big Sky Squares."[...]didn't progress as they should have so the doctor from Grenora fining Corp. On 12-22-55, C[...]year was in the CCCs. He joined I am the son of Andrew and Millie Christensen. I had 3 brothers:[...]e grade school at the Monroe school and graduated from Antelope High (Mrs. Glenn Cornett[...]d with the farming . On Cherulf and Virginia Green were married and they reside in Castro 1-1-50 I married Myra Sorensen of Plentywood. My parents then[...]d to Plentywood and Kenneth and I rented the farm from my dad. Alma Christensen wa[...]ed away in August 1955 and I then bought the farm from my school and Antelope High Scho[...]ring the war she went to work Myra (4-24-31) is the daughter of Nels and Rika Sorensen . She at th[...]ended high away in November 1972 and is survived by a son, Gerald, born school at Missoul[...]school and then took over the farming of the homestead east of[...]of Niels J. and Rosa Nielsen of Dagmar. Their farming is diversified with[...]eat and beef cattle the main products. Their home is on the[...]ool and Antelope High School, graduating in 1943. From December[...]farmers. After graduating from the ND State School of Science at[...]Johnson, daughter of William and Harriet Johnson of Dagmar. In Shelley, Janice, Coleen, Carol, Myra and Alvin Christensen . November of 1952 they moved to California where he is employed by Myra and I have 4 girls: Coleen (2-15-51} is married to Gail Sund- the Crown Zellerbach Corp. Their home is in San Lorenzo, CA. They sted and they hav[...] |
| [...]he fields. 11-19-54 and Gene born on 3-19-58. Don is a retired Deputy Sheriff When Mo[...]ar accident near Reserve we hauled water from Grandpa's a mile away. We had a wild ride a in 19[...]with 55 gallon drums, got too frisky. Those west of Coalridge, for many years. Anne lived on the farm[...]We had that same old team to bring coal home from the Coalridge Arlene (Pohle) Christensen (1 0-14-42) is 1 of the 3 children of coal mine. Some caring people at th[...]ucille con- I married Dick Carr from Medora, ND in Miles City where we made tinue to l[...]61 and have daughters, Georgia of Sunnyvale, CA and Marie of Billings and 6 grand- lived on Gary's grandparent[...]ty in 1913. His parents were Christ and Lev Dahl. From[...]I was born 7-25-16, the 2nd oldest daughter of 5 children. My[...]. 5-22-53) and Karen L. crews from 1920 to 1928. Christensen (dee. 11-16-70). I grew up on the family farm 4 miles west of Coalridge. My brothers and sisters are Mary Carr,[...]Laura Bestland, Antelope, born 5-2-20, and James of rural Westby, born 7-18-22. We attended the[...]ster Mary and myself, being the 2 oldest children of a busy farm family were introduced to chores at an early age. Keeping watch on a year's hatch of wandering turkeys, our mother had raised, and milking cows were 2 of the many chores. The cream checks put food on the[...]Roy and Gladys Dahl. out of Antelope, by train, to Valley City and Minot. A penny a cow didn't bring in a lot of spending money, though the tallies on the barn[...]ts; Art and Karen Wilbur is the youngest son of Nels and Minnie Damstrom who Christensen (decease[...]returned to take over the family farm miles west of Coalridge. It was a busy life for all of us. I remember all in 1939. In October 1940 he married Eloyce Anderson of Westlock, the family out picking rocks. The large[...]the hayrack bottom. I went back to of Rubgy, ND and Hilma Anderson of Fergus Falls, MN. Carl worked in the house before[...]brother of Ben Anderson, Westby. Hilma taught school[...] |
| [...]Both my parents came from Norway, and were married at Butte, Daughter[...]ised her 4 MT. They were the parents of 2 daughters, Othelia and Jean. Jean children. Te[...]pe. She went to married Robert Gridley of Beaver, PA and they live in Pittsburgh, PA. college in Miami, FL, married Rick Ingraham of Plentywood in They have 3 sons: Ross, who is married and lives in Reynoldsberg, OH December 1983. Corrine, born May 1962. She graduated from Plenty- and Ronnie and Robbie who[...]s were William and Wayde, born 9-29-64, graduated from Plentywood High School and Mary (Cichocki) Dominek, who immigrated to the US from Poland. They married Theresa Horner of Columbia Falls. They have 1 son, Jared.[...]0-66 . He attend- homestead southwest of Westby, MT. He was born in 1925 and has 2 ed school in Plentywood and Phoenix, AZ. He is now working in An- brothers: Stanley of Great Falls, MT and Julian of Anchorville, Ml, also chorage, AK.[...]2 sisters, Paula Carlson, of Troutdale, OR and Linda Collver of Dothan, Son Craig-born in Plentywood 9-16-43 . Graduated from Plenty- AL. wood High School. Rece[...]iage we lived and farmed on the Oominek home tion from MSU. Spent 4 years in Guatemala in the Peace Corp[...]We have 2 sons, Arlen and Allen. Arlen, of St. Louis, MO, is a senior in Columbia, Costa Rica, and for the pas[...]epresentative with McAuto Health Services. Allen, of have 3 children-Scott, Kristi and Justin. Craig is general manager of Columbus, OH, is with the electrical engineering department of the Vessicol of Mexico. He owns farmland in Sheridan County as he and University of Ohio. his dad bought the Alfred Wike farm and a quarter from Hunter. He was active in FFA, and raising and tra[...]Gerald was born 6-5-21. schools. Went to 2 years of college at MSU. Graduated from Long Outside of 2 years at Billings most of his grade school was at the Beach State Universit[...]s, and finished the 4th tration. Married Ed Clark of Big Fork, MT in 1973. They have 2[...]The second year we rented the John Hoveland place from Alf Hoven. In 1946 he marri[...]here until 1947 when we bought the homestead farm from years, before he left to work at[...]e went through the usual gas and He is now a retired carpenter and he and his wife are a[...]e they live. volt power and finally today, luxury of REA, telephone, and 011 r~ad~- T[...]and, 4-H, FFA and other school activities. Wilbur is active in NFO and Hog Producers- County and State. Eloyce is in selling and (Farm VER[...] |
| [...]at the 1910. The family consisted of 8 children , 6 boys and 2 girls. One of Wilson school. He attended 1 year of high school in Grenora and the re- the[...]hree sons, Clyde Robert, born 1938 a runaway team of horses ran over him and his back was[...]onald Dee born 7-6-23, still broken. After a year of recuperation he attended 2 years at Havre to[...]ouise White arrived Sam called him. He spent much of his service time in Arizona as an[...]-15-60 and Virgie continued to live on the Vernon is a retired CPA in Phoenix, AZ.[...]v. Edward G. Sand, and graduated from Grenora High School in 1942. Following graduation came to Antelope, MT in 1919 from a rural area near Edberg, Alberta, I[...]lines in the area. Lutheran minister from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. Mrs. Sand[...]arried in June, 1948. We now have 6 children. All of them while my parents spent 2 years in Europe shortly after their marriage. I graduated from Antelope except Randall and Russell who finished[...]ly child. My father served several rural churches from an school at Medicine Lake after the[...]troyed by area called Plentywood Bench, northwest of Plentywood, as far south fire in 1978. as Homestead, southwest to an area a little north of Poplar and Brockton and east of Antelope. At one time he was going to as many as[...]is time my mother and father bought a 1/2 section of land near Coalridge that was "the old Dugan place[...]e. We then moved to Westby where I graduated from high school in 1933. From Westby my father served 3 rural churches. He retired to the farm because of ill health. He died there when I was 20 years old. The family of Donald and Marion Guenther . Taken 6-18-77. I graduated from Normal College in Havre and taught school in Mont[...]the Our children are: Kevin, who is a surveyor for a seismograph firm, early 1940s. I'm now retired from Pacific Northwest Bell telephone is in Utah at this time. Glenn is a teacher at Ft. Peck school. He and his company,[...]c department. wife Gail, who is a teacher at the Nashua school, have 2 children,[...]Lee and Evan Kyle. Keith lives at Havre and is employed by Northern[...]Gas. His wife , Deborah, is employed by Hill Co. Electric. They have 1[...]daughter, Somer. Donelle is married to Clint Miller and they live at[...]Havre. Clint works on a farm and Donelle is a medical secretary. They[...]2 girls, Erika Beth and Michelle Koryn . Randall is at home and he is employed by Sheridan County. Russell is attending Eastern Montana[...]moved in the fall of that year. I have 3 children - Diane Lindva[...]has 3 We enjoy living in this part of the "Big Sky Country" and look for- children, Eri[...]er story for family history.) After John's church of rural Westby-one of the last churches he served in graduating from high school, a girl friend and I ventured out to[...]Co-op Store. The fall of 1946, the Coalridge school came up short a[...] |
| [...]school and Dallas will be the 4th to graduate from International Bible[...]College, which is now in Moose Jaw, Sask.[...]allowing me to be a part of their family.[...]d, On 6-27-47 I married Clarence Sonstegaard of Grenora, ND. We Warden, WA; and[...]tarted a shop and Vern LeRoy is the 4th son born to Bert and Virgie (Chapman) cal[...]o in 1961 we pur- Jean Wivholm-who is the second child born to Frank and Elsie (Ran- chased a Coast to Coast store in Laurel, MT. After 9 years of hard dall) Wivholm. She was born[...]school (Wilson) in the Volmer area. After 2 years of high school Elec rical & Plumbing from our home for 14 years. On 1-1-84, we[...]nd their families, so we sold our business to one of our Minneapolis, MN, Arlington, VA, Se[...]now reside in Bozeman, MT, it from Virgil Guenther in 1941. Two summers were spent in Conrad, where Ken is employed as a carpenter and Corrine a homemaker.[...]Neven and Tori. They reside in Laurel, where Bob is Linda Jo Ann Ottenbreit-born 12-21-48. Graduated from employed at the Cenex Oil Refinery and Marlene te[...]Antelope High School in 1967, U of MN in 1971, a medical technician education.[...]Jerry Douglas-born 5-28-50. Graduated from Antelope High I, Evelyn Daniels, was born 3-[...]od to Rudy and Fan- School in 1968, U of M in 1972, Washington State, U of Idaho and nie White. After Fannie's death, the Be[...]ttle in- Montana Law School in 1981. He is serving as a Deputy County At- fant and I was rai[...]Loretta Jean Portra-born 9,-3-52. Graduated from Antelope High graduating with the class of 53 . For further schooling, I attended Inter- School in 1970, U of M in 197 4. Has a degree in accounting and is a national Bible College near Estevan, Sask. for[...]orp. in New York City. Loretta has Jerold Daniels from Alberta. In 1956-57 , I worked in Plentywood for[...]Lorna (Lori) Joan Guenther-born 5-2-63. Graduated from the telephone company and then married Jerold Dan[...]Medicine Lake High School in 1981 . She is presently living in Missoula Coalridge Assembly of God Church. Jerold became a minister in the Church of God (headquarters in and attends the U of M.[...]a Jannelle Guenther-born on 11-11 -64 . Graduated from Cleveland, TN} in 1958 and since that time we hav[...]Medicine Lake High School in 1983. She is living in Missoula and at- Maple Creek and Esteva[...]lberta; Winnipeg, tending the U of M. Manitoba; and are presently in Moosomin , Sask., which is a town Jean and Vern have recently purchased a home in Missoula and about the size of Plentywood. plan to move there in the fall of 1984.[...]We are leaving with fond memories of our closest neighbors for[...], ID. William and The family of Evelyn Daniels.[...] |
| [...]y in 1909. He was born in Osnabrock, ND 2-26-1888 of Norwegian parents. He married Anna Bolin 2-13-19-[...]retirement home. I graduated from Kingsburg, CA High School (1938), Reedley Jr.[...]College (1940) AA, Fresno State and U of Southern CA (1948) with a[...]BS in Accounting. I was a WWII veteran from 1942 to 1945 in the[...]Margaret, and Ann Haaven. (1929) The family of 4 children are: Henry Thorton Haaven, Jr., born |
| [...]In November 1944, Lennert married Ellen Jensen from Luck, WI. pilot during WWII and later joined his[...]ed to Sidney, MT. Lennert and Ellen con- Farm. He is now retired and we enjoy playing alot of golf and traveling. tinued to live on the[...]up at Westby and graduated from Westby High School in 1964. They My dad, Jim[...]relatives, friends and the beautiful wheat fields of Montana-the In May 1973 Robert married Shirley Anderson, daughter of Leon state where I was born!! and Barbara Anderson of Antelope, MT. They have 2 boys, Michael,[...]I, Mark, son of Menno and Beatrice Harshbarger, was 1 of 6[...]children. (Listed in the history of Mary Meagher.)[...]grade. On 9-28-44 I married Florence Miller of Bloomfield, MT. She was[...]at Fresno State, and received a commercial degree from 3C's College, Fresno, CA. I have 2 children: Claudia and Alan. I remember the growing up years of my life on the farm with nostalgia, such as atten[...]Diller and Ralph. Middle row: Ruth holding kinds of weather, and at times by a horse-driven sleigh-le[...]: Ralph, born 4-24-47 at Plentywood; he at- done, of course-and helping Dad fill bottles of homemade beer in the tended high scho[...]and is minister of the Coalridge Mennonite Church. He is unmarried. LE NERT and ELLEN HANSEN[...]dith, born 4-1-48 at Williston, ND. She graduated from high[...]ndiana and Frederick and Johanne Hansen came from Racine, WI in 191 Oand graduated wi[...]e taught public school settled on a farm 10 miles from Westby. They raised 13 children.[...]o live on the married Kenneth Diller of Tony, WI on 6-3-77. They have 3 children: home pl[...]Earl, born 12-9-53 at Plentywood, MT, graduated from Antelope and did the farm work.[...]Equipment. On 4-9-78 he married Ruth Geib of Conestoga, PA. They[...]Ivan, born 10-30-54 at Plentywood. He graduated from high[...]helps on the farm and married Karla Beachy of Mylo, ND on 10-1· 77.[...]in Lansing, MN. He is a carpenter's helper and a propane truck driver.[...]He married Dawn Skrivseth of Blooming Prairie, MN on 9-6-80. They[...] |
| [...]Portland. barger. My father was born 6-9-1887 in Virginia, and my mother 7-17-1891 at Midland, Ont. , Cana[...]A and has a dairy farm. He married Mary Oslazski of Whitefish , MT. They have 4 children: Ellen, Larr[...]ed was a mechanic and died at Harwick, MN in 1972 of a massive heart into the US A[...]He went to Mark Harshbarger, born in 1919, is number 3 in our family. His Portland, OR after the war. He has lived there since and is now retired. history is elsewhere in this book.[...]coal mine. In 1939 he was made manager of the Acme Coal Mine. We Martha is the youngest of my folks' fam ily. She was born in 1928 resigned from that job in 1942 and left for Portland, OR. We both work- at home and is married to Kenneth Gordon. She lives in Los Angel[...]d has 1 stepdaughter, Nichole. She's the only one of the family to electrician . go to c[...]Our family came to Sheridan County in the fall of 1927, having 2-2-38. We also have[...]. rented the C. E. Comer farm , at the north end of Clear Lake. We had Bernice was born on 8-20-20 in Divide County. She is the only one lived in Daneville Township in Divide County, ND before moving. of us that stayed in Montana. (Family history under[...]10-10-22 in Grenora, ND. He served in the US Army from met my mother, Olia Olson, there. She was born o[...]4-17- 43 until 12-2-45 in the European Theatre of Operations and was boro, ND. They were married in Fessenden, ND in the early part of a heavy truck driver. He married Betty Duffy of Helena before entering 1909. They rented a farm[...]y. They had 1 daughter, Sharon. After getting out of the army, after marrying.[...]12·25-1898 at Hillsboro, ND, the first of 11 children. In 1907 Ed and ended, they served a[...]could dance. Township south of Grenora, ND. Sigwald learned, with his mother, to In the summer the ladies of the Coalridge area had a club they call-[...]In 1920 Sigwald, known as Red due to the color of his hair, and play whist and serve a light lunch.[...]ey left for Helena, mine was of short duration due to an injury in the mine. MT.[...]ing of hardy stock, they attempted to farm the sand. The[...]of wheat were lost to hail, depleting their resource[...]other, Alvin , rode in the car to feed and WWII, from 12-22-44 until 9-14-46 . He was stationed in Manila and care for the livestock. was head of the Motor Pool there. He went to Portland,[...] |
| [...]hey once again moved onto the farm they had left, from with his 2 brothers, Reinert and Ch[...]s a small, 4·room miles northeast of Antelope. My mother, Ragna Olson, was born in house, supposedly moved from Minnesota and occupied by a ghost.[...]-51 and Mother 2-11 -67. behind the barn. A visit from a sheriff's deputy was constantly feared. I[...]ma Negaard, now cannot imagine anyone's ignorance of the locale of the still, as one living in Texas; L[...]Comertown. As did most students from rural areas, I lived with Comer- In 1945 wit[...]ne, ID. He died 8·23·68. Graduating from high school in 1941 , I worked at the Agricultura[...]is a manufacturing engineer at SCM Corporation. I am[...]on Ibsen story); Janiece (Mrs. Clifton O'Connell) of Pasco, WA; Darrel of Spokane, WA; Marilyn Holm of Williston, D; and also Irene's sons, Vernon and Gerald (Pete) Engel. My memory of my parents is that they were hard working and hard•time plagued. Their big excursion of the year was their annual Odd Fellows Dance in Gr[...]so have 7 grand- and Mother's baking. She learned how to bake Norse goodies to please chil[...]y tilled the land, and took the advantage of making this a trip around the world. sometimes shared one of Mother's delicious doughnuts. Dad worked whe[...]from Comertown High School. I worked in Seattle in the[...]y in 1909 had their interesting story on page 136 of Sheridan's grandsons and 3 granddaughters.[...] |
| [...]lustoch; Paul, Mabel Morey; and Adolph, Florence. Of all of[...]the Hueth children, only Mary Yanakie is living. She is in a retirement[...]uted for Susie, Laura Andersen, Ella The last of the Hovland pioneers, Christ Hovland (1889-197 3)[...]Due to a leg injury I did not attend my 2nd year of school with the THE HUETH FAMILY[...]other children, but Susie Legge, out of the kindness of her heart, would By Mabel (Hueth) Walikonis[...]Grandpa and Grandma, Ferdinand and Augusta came from Ger- I graduated from Grenora High School in 1938 and attended Mon- many. With them, came 4 of their children, Walter, Emil, Fred and Max[...]worked for Grenora Farmers (my father). The rest of the children were born in the US. They had 18[...]MT. In 1941 I decided to try for children and 12 of them lived to adulthood. Grandpa was a mason and the big wages on the West Coast of $1.05 per hour and worked in a Grandma was a lice[...]for her US Mid- In the spring of 1942 I entered the Army Air Corps, specializing i[...]ng. I have had the opportunity to be on the board of directors of swamp ground for farming. From there, they went to Bottineau, ND and[...]mers Union, Grenora Credit Union, St. Olaf Church of on to Coalridge, MT. They first strip-mined coal 4 miles east of Coal- Grenora, Antelope High School and Bethel Lutheran Home of Williston, ridge and later, deep-mined on the lan[...]Medicine Lake and ran a cafe. Grandpa was janitor of the school and town cop. Max continued farming and mining until 1928 when Max was elected Undersheriff of Plentywood. Then the Great Depression hit. In 1932, Max went to Fort Peck with the first to go from Plentywood. Also in 1932, Max and Laura were divo[...]and. The family stayed at Ft Peck until the start of On 12·1-49, I married Arlene Haugen, daughter of Sig aid & Irene WWII. Max ran the compressor to d[...]I, Arlene, was one of 4 children born to Irene & Sig aid Haugen. I Vernon married Phyllis Johnson from Nashua. They had 3 also had[...]n and Gerald (Pete) ngel. I was born at children, Virginia, Phillip, and Linda. Edward married Cora in Calif[...]fe years before marrying. carpet layer for Chads of Sidney, so has done work in Sheridan County.[...]stina, and Joel. They live in Denver, CO, here he is the Of the 7 children born to Max and Laura, only 3 are still living. owner of Summit aintenance; Duane Allen (11 -18-53) married abet is living at Culbertson, where they are still engage[...]Rosemary Hokanson and they have 3 children: Virginia, William, and Edward is in San Francisco, where he has run the same gas s[...]aniel. They live in Grenora, D, here he farms and is an oil worker. since 1942. Harvey is presently living in Lenore, ID. Alvin died at 42[...]y and Constance. They live in Reserve, MT and she is a Our mother married Frank Sharbono in 1942.[...]Santa Rosa CA for In 1961 , 5 of the Haven children came to make their home with many years and Lowell is s ill living there. us. There were 2 sets of twins; Alfred Robert and Doris Mae (4-16-49)[...]nna Rae (12 -14-50) and also Dianne Myra man hole of "black damp.'' Emil married Hattie Stephen; Fred,[...](12-25-55). Alfred lives in St. Paul, MN where he is a manager and Elizabeth Augusta Brown; Max, Laura[...]Patricia and Richard. Doris Kibler is a bartender in Milwaukee, WI. She married[...] |
| Lake, MT where he is a mechanic at REA. He and his wife, Sharon, side for the remaining 1O years of his life. He continued to live alone have 3 child[...]aurits never married. and works at Photo Lab. She is married to Tim Regimbal and they have[...]com- 3 children: Lesli, Scott and Joshua. Dianne is married to David Hovland munity and churc[...]3, Vera Christensen born 7-18-11 living at member of St. Olaf's Lutheran Church of Grenora, and Grenora Spokane,[...]We are now semi-retired, with Duane doing most of the farming. homesteaded in 1909. We traveled by train to Ambrose, ND and from[...]turning to do the farm- Clifford Jensen, son of Marie and Chris Jensen of Coalridge, was ing in the spring. My fa[...]ucated in a 1-room school that was located across from the Emmaus Church. I, Alice Helseth, daughter of Oscar and Anna Helseth, was born in Westby, 8-20-[...](deceased). I grew up in Westby where I graduated from high school in 1934. Clifford and I were mar- rie[...]o Washington in 1938 and purchased a home outside of Bothell. We operated a chicken ranch on our prope[...]a, Helen, Stanley, and Mike. homes on our 5 acres of land and sold them. We are now living in a[...]On 11-4-39 I was married to Helen Johnson of Dagmar. We have 4 Kathaleen arie, Gerald Lee, Mic[...]r Carl, and children: Norma Delong of Blaine, MN born on 9-1 6-40. She has 4 Richard Al[...]orey, Craig, and Chad and 1 grandchild Brian, son of My father passed away, but my mother is still living at the age of Corey. Barbara Nelson of Libby, MT born 4-16-43. She has twin boys 95.[...]Keith and Kevin. Mary Rogstad of Sun River, MT born 7-9-45 . She has[...]rpenter work in the winter months. His wife Kathy is from Great Laurits Jensen was born on 12-6-01 in D[...]Falls, graduated from MSU and is a registered nurse. They have 2 US in 1925 and stayed with his brother, Pete from 1925 until 1927.[...]We are members of the Emmaus Lutheran Church of rural Westby.[...]trailer park in Westlaco, TX, located 6 miles from the Mexican border.[...]Weather there is perfect.[...]n land until he had a stroke in 1970. As a result of this lives at Antelope. Audrey Sol[...] |
| In 1965, I married Florence Olsen of Glendive, MT, originally of ter written to Emma from Carl Emil, on many pages of pink tissue Minnesota. I inherited 4 grown childr[...]ars. AUDREY (LINDQUIST) SOLBERG |
| [...]Roosevelt school, was a member of the Farmers Union Local and the As I write these memoirs of my life, I have chosen to leave out 2[...]. chapters: (1) my 1st marriage and (2) my years of being a widow, as During the[...]Ruby passed away on 11-4-77. middle child of Dolfa and Mabel Lobdell. My brother, Gene was 2 y[...]child Downey, CA. She was originally from Grenora, ND. We moved to of Mabel Lobdell leaves so many pleasant memories! H[...]are now living. wisdom , love, and understanding of all things has been the mainstay of We have 3 grandsons: Michael, Steven, and Martin, sons of Cur- my life.[...]tiss and Joyce Nustad of Downey, CA and 3 great-grandchildren: My greatest fear while growing up was caused by the bands of Jason, Jeffrey, and Rhaina. gyps[...]ocks for hours, knowing that it was only a matter of time till they would find and GEORGE an[...]By Hettie Melby The year of 1952 I married Harold Isaacson. In 1953 a baby was George Melby (3-30-09) is the son of Oscar and Nellie Melby. He born to us, whom we na[...]was born in 1955, and May of 1909 when they moved here to find land to homeste[...]orn in 1965. Their father passed away in 1966 and is buried in has 2 brothers: Everett[...]0-4-18) married Lois My son, Dolpa (Spike), is a commercial fisherman and an "up-and-[...]eaching at Downey, CA. My dad, Samuel, Kimi is married to Craig Lofstedt, a helicopter pilot. Th[...]my mother, Ella, died 12-16-28. girls: Curry, who is 4 and a brand new daughter born April 9, named[...]PA. We My youngest son, Luke, will graduate from high school this May. had a few cattle, chickens and turkeys. The year of 1937 was a com - As I finish this it comes[...]year. We could not keep our cattle, so sold most of them and 30 years in Alaska. Come see us.[...]and a calf up at his home for us till the spring of[...]served on the school board for many years. In May of EVERETT MELBY FAMILY[...]1942 a tornado took our barn. In December of 1941 we bought what I was born in Osnabrook,[...]s was the Fred Young homestead from the Federal Land Bank. It had a Oscar and ellie M[...]arn on it. In 1942 we bought the land we lived on from Dad. Later we stead in northeast Montana in Sheri[...]moved the barn from there to here in time for winter. George attended[...]to a ennonite church school and took 1 year of high school. Then I I started farming with m[...]ooked for coal miners for a few years in the fall of the year while trade dad's vision was poor. In 19[...]d I have 5 children. Berdena (8 -18-35) graduated from Lucille, Ruby, Linda, Everett, and Vern[...]Medicine Lake High School. She married Allen Sem from Powers Lake,[...]in Stanchfield, (10-26-41) graduated from Grenora High School and served in the MN. They ha[...]ona live at Dagmar and have army from the fall of 1963-65. He married Donna Free from Puyallup, 3 children: Jeanette, Marcus and Craig.[...]Karen , and Delbert. Ronald (8-2-44) graduated from Antelope High I served on the school board w[...]ing the School. He served in the army from December 1967 to fall of 1969. He[...] |
| farms. Harvey (1-13-50) graduated from Grenora High School and mar- ried Susan Garaas from Grenora, ND. Their children are Jonathan, Flon- da, and Christopher. He has 2 years of premedical school and is contin- uing on for a Chiropractic Degree. RAYMOND and NANCY MELBY HENRY and ESTHER (MELBY) LIPSCOMB |
| Donald, Sandra, David, and Philip all graduated from Antelope High including many deer. We hav[...]a recreation lake resort at School. In November of 1964, their house in Antelope burned. In 1966[...], son, David, having The family of Sis and Heavy is also widely scattered. Their oldest taken over th[...]In 1967 they moved to Jamestown, where what is now Trinity Bi- in Williston, ND. Nei[...]fe, Reiko, have 3 sons and reside in ble College of Ellendale, ND, was temporarily located. Here Oscar was Parker, CO. He is employed by Raytheon, a computer company. Gaylin chief of maintenance for 4 years, and Blanche served as boy's house and Sherrill have 2 sons. He is employed by Tamres Const. Co. They mother, librar[...]od Shepherd Bible Institute, Oscar again as chief of maintenance, Blanche as Bible School Instructor. David, having meanwhile taken over the farm. They retired from Bible School work in 1982. Blanche was born in 1912 to Fred and Susan (Loutzenhiser) Glaze of Antelope. Susan passed away in 1954, Fred in 1962. Two of her brothers are deceased, Archie, 1953, and Char[...]r, Alton Glaze, in Spokane, WA. Blanche graduated from Antelope High School in 1929, attended State Norm[...]hop. He and his wife, the former Geraldine Ediger of Wolf Point, have 4 children; Faith, who with her[...]ed by Hughes anniversary in the summer of 1981, at Clear Lake. Many friends and Aircraft, i[...]ves attended. stitute, West Covina, CA, and Scott of the family home. Sandra, (Mrs. Robert Newman) lives in Bozeman. Her husband is GEORGE and EDNA (IBSEN) NELSON employed by Ford Motors of Livingston, and oldest son, Terry, also[...]Palmer Nelson was a logger, moving from camp to camp, until one David and his wife,[...]in Philip and his wife, formerly Donna Nash of Hungry Horse, and Grenora with his[...]2 years at Douglas, Thialand. Their son, Richard, is presently attending De Vry Technical[...]Joseph and his wife formerly Roberta Strasdin of Fallon, NV, and their 2 sons, Randy and Arthur, l[...]CLARENCE and MARGARET MYERS Many hardships of homesteaders has been reported-will continue on with Daybreak II. We are the family of Lon (Alonzo) and Virginia Myers, homesteaders of he place where we now live. Their family is scattered widely. Irene (Myers) Paulsen live[...]eorge Myers and his wife live in Gulfport, MS. He is retired and Geor[...]ilip Myers and his wife reside in Jackson, NJ. He is employed by[...]a, was born in Kensail, ND on 5-23-17. At 2 years of age, I together for several years.[...]came with my mother to the Volmer area south of Dagmar. Mother Clarence (Heavy) and Margaret[...]when Clarence's parents passed away. We farm some of the school. I was confirmed a[...]een in the Water Bank for the last 1Oyears. There is married Fred Andersen who was a farm[...]ss and alfalfa to furnish feed and cover for lots of wild game, shoes, cards and trav[...] |
| [...]wall was 4 inches thick so it took lots of rocks and cement to reach Church in Plentywood. G[...]sold for 89¢ a bushel. That was the start of the dirty '30s. The years Our father, Axel Al[...]as Russian thistles. They put as high as 40 loads of thistles in 1 Johanne Christensen, was born in Ho[...]3-22-08 in Black Hawk the bottom of the rack. The cattle were let out in the fall to[...]to find something to eat. Then there was the job of getting Mother died 4-28-55. Dad died 8-9-69.[...]to keep your distance as the cattle had diarrhea from eating thistles.[...]ose and they coughed you could get an awful blast of manure. When[...]for $1 O to $20. Calves from $4 to $12 each.[...]Manure was carried out in pails, instead of forks to clean barns.[...]Emilie, George, Helga, Elmer, Dagmar-children of Axel Nielsen.[...]for her aunt in Ottenbreit. I was 1 of 8 children-3 sisters, Elizabeth (deceased), Anne[...]I grew up on the family farm south of Coalridge and worked there and 1 grandchild live[...]Longfellow grade schools and graduated from Antelope High School in in the Coalridge coal mi[...]s 1947. I received my associates degree from the Los Angeles Trade an electrician. Then worked[...]as a design drafter, Texas Instruments. because of heart trouble. He died 3-10-81 . On 2-1-55 I married Mariam Murphy of Brownwood, TX. We have Rose Emilie Nielsen[...]1983. She now lives alone at 114 La from Texas Tech University and is not married. Valley in Plentywood.[...]are now living in Carrollton, TX, a suburb north of Dallas. Dagmar Hansine Nielsen was born 2-21 -16 at Coalridge. She Mariam is employed by the ontgomery Ward store. worked for[...]for awhile, cooked several years in the basement of the present GEORGE and HELEN OTT[...]sale in 1976. summer of 1943, at hich time, George as called for active d[...]s. George completed flight training in the spring of teacher and as high as 30 children from grade 1 to 8. In the winter we 1945 and was discharged in ovember, 1945. In Decemb r of 1943, ate frozen sandwiches and kept our coats on[...]ve while stationed at the University of V in Reno, he married Helen never would get going[...]ode and pipes would Ibsen, daughter of arinus and ellie (Sather) Ibsen. come apart.[...]1 carpenter and 2 helpers. Mabel, who is married to George's brother Math. She attended 1s[...]ttended 8th grade at Grenora, ND A contrast from the new house Dad built. In the fall of 1928 they and graduated from high school there in 1940. After attending Billin[...]where she had a job as a fil- small cement mixer from Granvold in Antelope and Axel Swanson's[...] |
| red from the Seattle store to the Reno, NV store.[...]canack at Park City, MT in June, 197 4. community from 1947 until the present time. In 1979, they built[...]ave 1 daughter, Jennica Lee, born 5-29-80. Steven isis a graphic's artist. 15 years they have wintered i[...]hich time we started to spend our both University of Montana graduates. Barbara is married to Curtis An- winters in Whitefis[...]obiling and I received her masters degree in 1983 from Eastern College at Billings, keep busy a[...]cers and in the Rodney married Linda Guenther. He is working for the Bureau of summer months spend alot of time camping and hiking at our beautiful Reclamat[...]lings, MT. His wife, Glacier Park. Linda, is a medical technologist at the Deaconess Hospital.[...]Burton and Mary Palmer are the parents of Mrs. Oscar (Nellie) JOHN and SYLVIA OTTENBREIT[...]Melby. They are from near Brookfield, MO. Burton Palmer came up to I am the son of Math and Barbara Ottenbreit, and was born at[...]came to Montana, for she passed away in southeast of Coalridge. I spent some time in the CCC (Civilian[...]with gardening and he did some Osteopath treating of people. The 1946.[...]I married Sylvia Sorensen, youngest daughter of Sam and Karen Nellie (Palmer) Melby[...]1940, when he passed away at the age of 91. He is buried in the tended H. C. Andersen grade school,[...]r father and grandfather's stay with us graduated from Antelope HS in 1943.[...]Donald and Loren. Donald, living in Kalispell, MT is married o Mary Baranko from Puyallup, WA. They have 1 daughter, Geri, born February 1971 . Loren, living in Spokane, WA is married to Chris Holbrook from Tonasket, WA. They have 2 children, Kim born Oc-[...]ath F. Ottenbreit was the 4th child, eldest son, of Math and Bar- bara Ot enbreit. He was born at the[...]. abel Lafern Ibsen was the youngest child of arinus and ellie Ibsen. I was born at the family[...]I graduated GERDA V. (PAULSEN) OLSON from Grenora, D high school in 1942. After graduation I lived in Seat- Gerda Paulsen, daughter of Neils and Kirstine Paulsen of Coalridge, tle, WA and San Francisco, CA where I[...]ice jobs. married Oscar 0. Olson, son of Pedar M. Olson of Volmer. They had a Math and I were married at Ple[...]Gerda had 1 sister, Gladys Lundby of Grenora.[...]hew, was born at Whitefish 12-13-50. He graduated from and live on a farm south of Grenora; and Danny, at home with his White[...] |
| [...]mployed as a cook at the Grenora Cafe at the time of her death, 5-1-80. She was a member of the St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Grenora.[...]rch, Darcus Circle, American After the death of her dad, Neils Paulsen, her mother, Kirstine,[...]Toastmistress, Senior Citizens of which I am a substitute for the bowl- Kirstine ke[...]and ing team. stories. She was a member of the Nathanael Lutheran Church of Dagmar.[...]The Harry Quam family lived in Coalridge from 1945 to 1960, CLARENCE and EVA PETERSON[...]ra, Guy, Irene, and Eva; moved to Sheridan County from Kent (1951) at Dodge Center, MN; Arnold (1952} deceased August Ashby, MN in the fall of 1909. We had an immigrant car and brought a[...]o Plentywood where Harry was employed at quarters of land 7 miles east of Dagmar. There was no town there at J[...]my oldest brother, passed away in WWI at the age of 24; Clarence passed away about 1½ years later at the age of 21. Neither IVER and HELENE SNEVA on[...]ed 4 miles north· By Iver Sneva east of Grenora on a farm for 37 years. They moved to California where I, Iver, am the son of Hans and aria (Musgjerd) Sneva. they both passed[...]My parents were married in 1911 and had a family of 3 children Sylvanus, Sharon and Julane. Guy married Mildred Anderson from Iver of Grenora, ND, Allert of ew Brighton, , and Everette who Zahl, ND.[...]angelical Lutheran Church, Daneville To nship and of us were born in Ashby, MN. I, Eva (2 -1-03), marr[...]eran Church, Grenora, D 7-25-26. son (1 -20-1898) from Luck WI on 11-22-22. We lived on a farm[...]g on Oline's homestead until 1916 when the across from my parents' place 7 miles east of Dagmar where we farm- family moved t[...]hen Clarence played accordion. We played for alot of In the summer of 1926 f was employed by Broadland & Osheim barn da[...]nd continued orking part time until my graduation from the Grenora Dorothy, Mildred, James and Jerry. Do[...]y have 6 children: Pauline, (Mrs. Larry Beckdahl) of Grand when Wilhelm usJgerd and I purchased Bntt Osheim's interest. The Forks, ND, Penny of Grand Forks, ND, Pearl of Oregon, Priscilla and Por- ne partnership Broadland-Sneva-Musgjerd operated under the name tia of California, and Peter of Grenora, ND where Dorothy farms.[...]Mildred (12-23-26) married Myrad Aspelund of Plentywood, MT. from Parshall, ND to teach in the Grenora school system. She taught They have 4 children: Cheryl, of Clarkston, WA; Gale; Douglas; Deb·[...]until her retirement in 1975. Our family consists of 1 bora of Gillette, WY. Mildrid passed away 5-13-75 in Lewiston, ID son, Dennis, born in 1946, who is married to Ava DeMotte. They have where Myrad still lives. Their grandchildren consist of 5 boys and 3 2 girls, Julie an[...] |
| [...]ip to Europe. chasing for the Department of the Interior at Butte, MT, and previously Helene[...]I graduated from the U of Mand taught school for 25 years in Mon-[...]tana. Graduate credits were earned at the U of WA and Bradley U. Ex-[...]years of La Sociedad Hispanica. Other organizations I have[...]pa Gamma, 4-H Club Leader, MEA, NEA, and a member of[...]Mexico, and Europe were visited; of these, the art and sculptures of-[...]6-11 -66, she and Dan Hjelvik of Butte were married in Bozeman,[...]ches English at Great Falls High School and Karen is The years 1946-4 7 were busy years, getting[...]a secretary for the James Co. Realtors of Great Falls. home. We had purchased the Ed Randa[...]house we now Boise, ID. He graduated from the U of Denver and married Darlene have in 1968.[...]Joyes of Plentywood on 12-31 -64. She is a secretary for faculty We continued operat[...]Broadland's My sister, Rachael, is married to Ralph Bolles of Keene, NH. She interest was purchased by myself.[...]training at St. Patricks Hospital in Missoula and is a RN. retirement in 1975.[...]She the last five winters in Arizona getting away from some of the cold lives and teaches at White Su[...]most fortunate in having been able to is a third generation farmer of land originally owned by Edward and Car- share in some of the experiences of the early settlers and are very rie Spoklie. He is married to Pat Quaas of Cedar Falls, IA, who is a grateful to them for their determination and ef[...]tywood. They community in which to live. Our hope is that we do as well for the have a son[...]ister, Mildred, has a BA degree in Home Economics from the U of MT and took her internship at Mayos in Rochester,[...]ing her discharge from the army, she married Lee Francisco of Seattle My parents, Edward and Carrie (Rasmussen) Spoklie came from on 4-6-46. They have 2 sons, Dick an[...]Shane and Chad. Rollin and his wife, miles north of the home they established near Coalridge-now a gh[...]at Virginia Mason Hospital until their children finished thei[...]We 3 Spoklie sisters are graduates of Westby HS. Our parents[...]home life we had. Fun times flash by in my memory of sum-[...]mer fishing trips to Minnesota, a tour of Montana including Yellowstone[...]Park in 1923, the busy springtimes of planting the crops, and[...]fall. These gifts all help to make us very proud of our[...]In conclusion , a quote from Psalms 103:15, "As for us, our life is[...]d blows Mildred, Constance, and Rachael-daughters of Edward and Carrie on it, and it is gone- no one sees it again. " Spoklie. Ed a[...]estby. mile west of Minot, NO. His parents, Ole and Gunild Spoklie, and |
| [...]blish a Medical School equivalent to those north of Coalridge. On 1-4-23, he married my mother, Glady[...]chance to travel in other countries of Europe and Asia. In 1971 we farm on 10-25-23. I[...]returned to St. Louis, where my husband is teaching anatomy to born 2-11-35. Dad lived on h[...]ersity. Tom was move into Plentywood in the fall of 1962. He passed away 1-13-65 , in[...]nd but the other 3 children were after suffering from cancer for several years. My mother returned to[...]the post office in St. Louis and Robin is an Emergency Medical Techni· 197 4. She lives i[...]e been a housewife and which got the name because of all the dirt storms. Sometimes they[...]es we had to cover the drinking water pail coming from the well or we would have mud by the time we got[...]Gladys (Nordhougen) Spoklie, home- straight east of our home. In the winter, Dad would take us to sch[...]brother, Robert. to use the wagon. Dad had alot of patience as he would let us tie our[...]all sleds behind the big one and ride those. Lots of times we'd fall off there all my life un[...]. Our My first 2 years of school I attended a school near Clarence schoolho[...]During the cold- Nelson's. The rest of my grade school years I went at the Coalridge est[...]ol. I also attended high school in Antelope. cans from the coal mine around the coal stove to keep warm.[...]A neighbor, Paula Norgaard, was my teacher for 6 of my 8 years at the little country school. She taug[...]one who taught me that learning could be fun. She is still a very dear friend after all these years.[...]d Spoklie . State Teachers College until the fall of 1947 when Vernon Yeager and I[...]ed my dad's land until 5 years ago, when, because of ill were married on October 4. We were married in[...]th, my brother, Bob, has farmed it for me. Church of rural Westby. I was confirmed in this church also[...]tenerson was born ·n 1882 in the Sundalen Valley of Sun• dalora, orway from where so many of the homesteaders of western[...]cousin in Langdon by the name of Nils Mel lid, Ole left orway as a[...]2 boys, Ralph and Eric. They live in Antelope. He is a tool and die relatives came to pick a homestead so it became a community of Sun• maker. Donna Joy was born on 2-2-51 , when[...]dalings and Osnabrock people on both sides of the border. Sod houses She attended the University of North Dakota at Grand Forks and later[...]was broke up and crops were planted and graduated from Aakers Business College. She spent 3 years in the[...]ed for 16 first venture. A spar from the engine ignited the straw pile and they years. Vern received his Ph.D. in Anatomy from the university there. In were unable to save any of it. That was the end of Ole's farming in 1967 we moved to St. Loui[...] |
| [...]graduated from Antelope. He continued his education in Williston[...]resides in Williston. He married Donna Anderson of Poplar. They have[...]homes and is now selling solar heating systems.[...]graduated from Antelope. He married Eva Myles of Plentywood on[...]MT. Keith is employed by Cenex and also does upholstering.[...]graduated from there. She has 1 son, Tory, from a previous marriage.[...]Susan was born in 1957. She is married to Clifford Kaufmann of Ole worked as a carpenter in the area until[...]ming again in 1927, this time on the "Sand Flats" of di, from a previous marriage. "Suzie" also graduated from Antelope. Montana, farming 3 quarters that belon[...]Gerri was born in 1960 and graduated from Antelope and went to Co." and a quarter that bel[...]in college in Williston and Havre. She is now residing in Gillette, WY old Coalridge. This[...]Mines. She drives a 14 foot wide truck. for many of the people hauling coal from Coalridge, MT. Ole being a good cook, many were[...]s Ole was quite a card wizard. He also had a team of balky pinto ponies that were widely known for the[...]Charles and Alta Stephan of Coalridge. Stan is the 2nd of 7 children. He This partnership continued u[...]tired. Ole made has 3 brothers, Lawrence of Coalridge, Brian of Williston, ND and Keith his home with various bachelors. He then went back to Norway in of Reserve. Three sisters, Carollee of Whitefish, Susan of Canada and Geri of Gillette, WY. 1949 where he had a home and his si[...]at year he fishing and entertaining friends, many from the US. Mr. and Mrs.[...]ried Donna Richardson in Plentywood A friend from Osnabrock, Frithjof Ottem, who visited him in 1967, Assembly of God Church. Donna was born on 8-1 5-50 in Havre, MT to said of him, "Although he is in his middle 80s, you would never think John and Lois Richardson of Malta, MT. Donna has 1 brother, Jerry, of so by his keen mind. He certainly made my visit a[...]Montesano, WA and a sister, Carol Allison, of Anderson, MO. One and one of the reasons that I would love to go back again so[...]sister, Gail, passed away on 4-15-68 at the age of 14 from leukemia.[...]2½ years. Donna worked in Plentywood the summer of 1970 at the By Alta Stephan[...]aunt and uncle, Jim and Mable Prim. Charles is the son of Adolph (Stub) and Margaret Stephan. Stub ran a bl[...]arles had 2 half brothers, 1 passed away in June of 1972 and the other brother lives in Rosetown, Sa[...]y win and I were born In Wobourn, D, in Augus of 1923. I had 3 sisters and 3 brothers. Blanche, th[...]lliston, D; Reese "Stub" Matthew, born 6-30-77 in of years. He worked for the John Deere as a mechanic[...]ust 1978 they returned to Plen· I graduated from Antelope and went to NMC at Havre. I taught[...]Trucking of Westby, MT. We have 7 children. Larry was bo[...]de and Stanley was born In 1950. His history is elsewhere in this book. Reese In[...] |
| Stan and Donna attend the Assembly of God Church in Plen- Henry, 4[...]3-15; sors for the youth group in the past. Donna is a church pianist and Alvin, 4-10-1[...]ow resides in Plentywood, attended all the births of the Tom- HARVEY THOMAS[...]merup children. She is now 100 years ·0Id. A grand, unselfish woman, By[...]ed by all. Harvan (Harvey) Thomas, first son of Henry and Gina Thomas was Cla[...]n were his He married Lillian Petersen from Blaisdell, ND on 3-11-36. After their sisters-and[...]school marriage, he worked for some of the local farmers; Lester and Ray at Whittier sch[...]Lil his dad and on 4-1-25 he married Lillie Lysne from Dalton, MN. Lillie moved to Sidney,[...]mason on the Sidney Post Office. After completion of the were friends at Dalton. In 1924 Harvey's moth[...]employed by the Meridian Dairy of Kalispell. Back row: Harvey, Lillie, Manf[...]the |
| [...]I was the eldest of the last half dozen. I attended Westby HS,[...]a year of teaching in a country school in Sheridan County ([...]CA. Mother passed away in 1962 in Ventura, CA and is buried children and when we all get ogether here are 27 of us. Such fun!! beside Dad at the Emmaus[...]r o a i tie bi abou each family: Judy graduated from Western in members. Dillon in 1969 a[...]went o es ern or 3 years. He married Helen Rebich of Dillon on 6-7-69. hey have 3 children: David (12), Bradley (9) and eresa ( ). hey have a ranch south of Dillon here they raise everything: ca le, sheep,[...]h in Denver, CO and married Cathy Olson (daugh er of Beverly and Chester Olson of es by on 12-27-69. hey have 3 children: ende ([...]tern 2 quarters. On 6-2-73 he married Connie Post of Shepherd, T. They ave 2 children: Ti faney (5) and Dustin (5 months . hey i e in Perr on here Jeff is a pe roleum engineer and or s or Diamond Shamroc and Connie is a CPA and or s for a ta company. Brian ent to e V[...]Bill and Martha Lever. Helle aard (daugh er of arvel and elvin Hellegaard) on 6-28-75. They ve 2[...]ntywood e both retired in 1981-Bill from Pacific Telephone Co. and I and he or s or Chrs ensen Construction and arms ith me. Angie from Ventura Unified School District. We make our perm[...]t the oTech ·n elena. He married Joan Amundsen of Sid ey on 9-16-81. Uni ed Sta es and Canada. The moved o Plenty ood, here he has is o n machine shop and Jo n is secre ar a he Pen y ood Lu eran Church. Ellen, ou[...]there and enjoyed every bit of i even if I hought that I pie ed and[...]hauled more roe s from he fields than any of he rest of hem. I went JO[...]s m Te as. I pent the rest of he ime[...]r I or ed or Delmar Anderson of Dagmar. I[...]me Jensen of Come on 10-2-46.[...]moved inn- a farm 3 miles sou h of y in Divide Co.. D and mo ed e[...] |
| [...]Michael. We also have 1 grandson, Martin, son of Richard and Janice[...]I graduated from Plentywood HS in 1944, attended nursing train-[...]Graduated as an RN in 194 7. This is when my sisters, yrtle, in and[...]Our Lady of Perpetual Help Hospjtal in Santa Maria, CA, which[...]in Oak Harbor on under the same order of Sisters as our training hospital-has since Whidbey Island, WA. They spend half of their time cruising the been con[...]I worked at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Hospital for approximately[...]years. MYRTLE (TOMMERUP) FAGNANT I am one of the triplets along with argaret and innie that wa[...]childhood, never had to be alone and we graduated from Plentywood HS and went to nurse's training together and all became registered nurses from the Sacred Heart School of Nursing at Havre T. The 3 of us went to Havre last year (1983) for a nurses' r[...]g school has closed several years ago. The 3 of us moved to California shortly after graduating from nurse's training and wor ed ma hospital m Santa a[...]grocery store for 19 years before selling out. He is no a agen or the Equia e Lie In uranc Co. I am hi[...]I am current f of Cal stitut to n, grandparents of 2 lit11e boys, children of Chrisfne and J tf Lar n. C ino, CA as[...]n of Sa a I am the 10th child of P ter and Christine Tomm rup, n[...]lr I a tended Coalrdg grade school graduat d from Pl n ood HS vin joined the ur es C det Co p and graduat d from Sacred Heart School rt (G ) 1933, arvin Jr. of ursing in Havre, T in 19 7. Due to h ar, there as[...]1 19 1, and Barbara 19 6. of nurses and the Perp tu I H Ip Hospital in Santa aria, C Arthur · guaranteed all of us a job if e could come to California. Con qu nt[...]g to h. h school When th couple of years later, I met arvin " Rte" ayt , a neral con· boys g of 1953 d the girls mov to tr ctor. He is n en ineer graduate from California Institute of Tech. Coalrid u of 195 • into P nt ood. ent and Te[...]In 1958, G n marr d Clara a H Ilic son of Scobey, MT. Th y[...] |
| [...]barger, son of George Harshbarger. To this union 6 children were[...]l was born 5-20-17. Buzz married orma Handy from Scobey in 1958. They had 3 R[...]ey had 2 married John Harshbarger of Antelope, T, 6-29 -63 . She passed away children,[...]e in Plen ywood and 9-29-78 at the age of 93 years. Lois and elissa live in Dillon, T.[...]he Reading, PA for over 30 years. He is now retired and lives at Mohnton, marrie Lyle S effins from oonan, D. The live ·n Plentywood and[...]athaniel married Marie Remp of Mohnton, PA in 1940. They have Bar ra married illie Fullmer of Riverton, Y. They moved to 3 childr[...]6 grandchildren. Penty ood. ary is no marr"ed o Roy Anderson and ma es her home in P[...]on he ran h is fa her. H o eaks of his[...]ny pleasan m · of home and e have gone[...]Emil and Ha · (S u o came from a Bozeman.[...]a y bro her, Fred, hves in Seat nd is emp oyed · h he for a d[...]Boemg Co. Clarence lives in Lane and is employ d by he (8-6 , ar[...]Pl ood 10-3 -35. atha iel Young is the son of Fred and Janie (He 1 ) Young, ho[...] |
| [...]ed away in May of 197 4.[...], where Robert worked in Seat- March of 1977. tle at the shipyards. I was sales clerk and[...]PAWNEY My husband, Robert Young, was the son of Fred and Janie Young. George passed[...]WILLIAM PAWNEY our place. We are 19 miles from the mountain. We were in total William passed away in August 1979. darkness from 8:45 to 11 A.M.[...]m October 1982. ELLEN DUNDORE (YOUNG) Ellen is the 5th child of Fred and Jane Young. (See athaniel C[...]1976. Ellen says, "I have very fond memories of the time I spent in on- tana. After moving away, I was homesic to go back. For a number of CHRIST HOVLAND years I hoped Father w[...]sing the 10th grade. I mar- ried Franklin Dundore from Sinking Springs, PA, who is now deceased. DOLFA LOBDELL We h[...] |
| THE TOWNS OF COMERTOWN & DOOLEY[...]) operated by Otto Pohle, Raymond and Hilda Olson from A bird's eye view of he to n of Comertown and surrounding area, 1[...]esses were located to the RR ha connects he towns of Comertown and Dooley.[...]Olson who also had Both owns were thriving from 1920 to 930, but the dirty '30s[...]north a beer parlor owned by homesteader's dream of getting rich on 160 acres didn't materialize[...]big cottonwood Comer's la e was the scene of winter sports of ice skating, sled tree spreading i[...]s and swans This tree lost some of its branches in the small tornado of 7-8-71 . The enjoy er. 0 her la es are Par Lake and the Pedersen Lake arrival of the "galloping goose" was an important time of day. Rostad ich rac ishermen.[...]st office buildin opened in he south end of town, this was heated ith to wa[...]tors stood across the railroad, also a stockyard. From 96 bus e ro tb as s a ed. The high part of the this spot many cars of wheat and cattle were shipped east. buil[...]hool children ould move residences of the better type, all of them nicely painted. The most im- in o[...], also many pressive was the home of Martin Rostad's, a 3-story mansion sur- sha[...]zed in the '30s. It was to distribute information from carry ater in pails from nc 3 had 60 high chool students he County office to area omen howof he held emce[...]horses and agons ere paid for their use. Some of the projects done s[...]- s I. T hurch of Chris ser ices boys buil he roe fence in front of the Comerto n school and refinish- ndu[...]ed school des s. The girls se ed quilts from fabrics that ere furnish- ainly omen, a[...]en i suffered the One of the trials besides he drought in the '30s ere the[...]popluation rose to the point where they ate much of the o ned by Onstad and Rostad an he hotel owned[...]n needed for the cattle and horses. In the spring of 193 a town never again had a hotef. Actually, cGo an's restaurant is said Rabbi Dnve as organized.[...]th the Rierson farm as the center. People start d from the outside . L. Ros ad and Jacob T et had gen[...]meter and al ed or rode horses. The outside edges of people yards (one owned by T et and the o[...] |
| [...]t oil well producer was on the Walter Goetz south of Com- ertown by Diamond Shamrock and this field is known as the Comer-[...]m. It starts at the Comertown Field and ends east of Antelope. When you drive through Comertown in 1984, there is no sign of[...]By Hildreth Johnson people-the "loud sound of silence." There are cars and trucks driving on th[...]derson and his brother Henry to The cemetery is located on a hill that overlooks the town to the Plentywood, from Valley City, ND, to file on a homestead, 17 miles east. The land was purchased from Mrs. A. Vogt. Names on the tomb- northeast of Plentywood. Carl and his wife Milia lived in Dooley for stones bring back memories of the residents of this area who lived several years.[...]reth Johnson, Wasilla, AK, Wilford The story of Dooley was well covered in Sheridan Daybreak I.[...]rried, and with his wife Alice In the spring of 1916 the US Government established a Customs[...], WA. They are busy raising a garden and flowers. From House at Dooley. It was in an old boxcar just off[...]a family of 9, Carl has 1 brother Roy Anderson of Plenty ood, and 1 of the depot to the south. The name of the 1st customs officer is sister Hilda Heppener of Kalispell, MT. unknown. He was succeeded by Dan P[...]ilt a nice building which stood on the south side of the tracks just off the road from the crossing east of the depot. In the early years of the Depression, Dooley derived some good from the WPA graveling ain Street, digging wells, and[...]Loan drives were well supported. Three young men from the area aurice Johnson, Walter Jac[...]l ce came to ontana and horn ead d land south est of Westby no far tha gr[...]ears o a land also sou h est of estb tha is no o n d by Ro rt 0 cat[...]r" g id Johnson. Ellzabe h as 1 of he 1 reg, ter d nurses to or m far u buildi[...]1 ·n S is 0-6-1 , and Eugene Carl Peter. born 9·27-16. O[...]r on 3-2-50. o birth of Eugene Carl Peter, Elizab t died (10- - 6). Ladie[...]hv s in Lo Angeles, Dennis att did alo of brea ing of n land for farmers in the area south at[...], Emily at Plen ood, Lucille nd es of Westby. He also or d in garag s for and ith Joe[...]l m stby, and was con - a chan d his name from S muelson to II n nd in 1936 marri d[...]m 1949. After gradua- children, Robert Allen , no of Fargo, D and Ooris, ( rs. Jo[...]at Steinz Grocery in ellogg. ID until icholson) of alta. att continued to liv in alta. T unti[...] |
| Board, is a life member of the Moose Lodge, and a member of the Plen• Valley City, ND, on 6-14·23,[...]think it is of special interest that my 2 sets of grandparents were mar- Duane and Loret a are members of the Plentywood Lutheran ried at a[...]od Golf families were Swedish and 3 of my grandparents were born in Sweden League. They spend part of the winter months in Arizona. Loretta is a and 1 in Minnesota, also, the 2 familie[...]set of twins, Phillip and Phyllis were born in November[...]We were members of the Rocky Valley Lutheran Church in Dooley[...]The- entertainment consisted mostly of visiting relatives and[...]In the fall of 1934 our family moved to the town of Dooley because of the distance to school, but continued the farming[...]dad took over the operation of the "Light Plant" and "Feed Mill" in Russell[...]n ransferred to Plentywood. He was sort of interesting as the power was turned on when it became continued c ool here until graduating from high school there in dark and off again at 11 :30 each evening. The people paid a flat rate of 972.[...]y parents moved to Plentywood in the fall of 1945, since Roger icipa ed ·n he sta e ournamen[...]his sophmore year at Plenty ood. Russ spen 1 year of college Dooley, but that changed very su[...]y farm. Russ made a miraculous morning of 2-22-46, from a heart attac . recovery ram major surgery In 980[...]th began to fail in 1965 and in Y ood Gol ea ue, is a member of he El s Lodge and the Plenty- ay of 967 she moved to the Faith Lutheran ursing Home i[...]. re ra e r the farm and 1 of his each rs Hans and Anna came s[...]homestead from Schles i Hals ein, Denmar . In 1916 hey adopted[...]for the railroad. From here hey moved to Index, A here Hans[...]many of he area farmers.[...]Coun y. He as an only child. daughter of O o and aria Anderson. She attended schools at Fi[...]ty. After eaching elemen• the daugh er of r. and r . artin Olson. Sh came to th US i[...] |
| [...]ND for 21 years. In 1908, when Sheridan was part of Valley County, Mr. Arneson came to homestead. He settled 14 miles northeast of Antelope.[...]Minneapolis, MN. He retired as an auditor from the Federal Reserve Arnt Martik was born 6-1[...]Howard was born in innesota on 12-18-13. He is a retired con- Anne Gurnine was born 1-11-19[...]a, ND. She married struction man. He is married and has 2 children. He lives in Wisconsin[...]Violet was born in Canada on 1-27 -16. She is married, has 2 died 12-29-71.[...]Beatrice was born in Comerto non 5-18-18. She is married, has Evelyn Harey. Nels died 7-5-71.[...]Lila as born in Comerto n 7-14-20. She is single, a semi-retired Kirkland, WA. He married a[...]the armed forces during W II. At the time of his death, he as a Leonard Reinlasoder 6-4-26 at[...]ntywood, T and no lives at Colum- and is buned at S . Croix Falls. bus. OH, Gerald Christ[...]• 6. vert r d from hi h[...] |
| [...]rved 2 years in the German Mission for the Church of due to hail, drought, dust storms and difficult times; and moved to a Jesus Christ of LOS. He graduated from the University of Utah and small house on Ed Campbell[...]where her daughter. Their 2nd son died at the age of 6. parents live[...]family. There he July 3. She married Ted Guenther of Silesia, MT and they had 4 sons. worke[...]ness till his retirement. Their youngest son died of luekemia. On 4-17 -4 7, George married the[...]22-68 in Denver, CO, where he was with cancer. He is buried in Dooley cemetery.[...]d Maurita. His death was caused by a Arthur is still farming north of Dooley and lives on he old stroke.[...]7-1 9-43 in Mu lino, OR. Her death was caused and is divorced. Arthur and Gertrude had 3 children, Don[...]hris ine 1- 8-78) and Thomas Jason (8-26-80). Tom is a rue driver father, Charles Brightsman, was 1 of the 1st homesteaders. and the reside in Casper, Y[...]a large house here the family grew up. At the age of 17 Elmer en o Canada and filed on a homestead her[...]o n homes ead. It as located about 1O miles north of[...]Dooley. In 1917 he married Jessie hitman from Estavan, Sask.,[...]Portl nd. I r duated from he Dalles HS.[...]In 19 2 I married Gai Clifford from eise, ID. e moved to[...]To h s union 3 childre er born. Vivi n Juvin II of D nver. CO; e hav 2 daugh ers, Val ne Oa n, a e 25 and Tamie Tera, a auri1a Cov1ll0 of Denver, CO; and rland ibler of Glade one, OR. 20 They both a end d[...]. Valerie married Darryl Ounng he lean years of the 1 30s Elmer buil a large chic en[...]tur eys and sold e s and frying from this union and D v·d Be ty from a previous marria . Tamie mar- chic ens o some of he res aurants in Pf n ood. The tur eys ere[...]Elmer gave up his homestead in 1932 because of crop failures s udios. They[...] |
| [...]Her parents, Annie Nelson and Nels Lindell, came from Sweden. They settled at Clara City, MN, later mov[...]met and married Peder Bruvold. In 1912 the family of Peder and Hulda Bruvold and 3 children, Ernest, H[...]married Erna Boike 1-28-24 at Plentywood, T. She is the daughter of Henry and Augusta Boike who lived and homesteaded[...]miles north of Dooley, MT. In 1924 Ed and Erna rented the Richar[...](Dick) Fitzgurald farm 7 miles north of Comertown for 7 years. In 1929[...]ey bought the Peter Schumacher farm 7 miles north of Dooley,[...]idewater, OR, born 1916· (Page 189 of Sheridan's Daybreak I) Reynold Bruvold. Kensingto[...]t 95. Their son, Wayne married L d,a Kurle, is retir d Peder Bruvold, Wahpeton D, 1932; ary Jean[...]as County Engineer for Coun is in an, D. Lake, N, 1934.[...]Hazel and an Bruvold were in the 1st graduation from Comerto n nthony He nolds m an oo[...]He as Director of creation and P he city of R chmond, VA.[...]a . ranch from August 1956 until April 1964 hen hey moved to Bri[...]. Columbia Canada. Five of our 6 children ere born ·n ontana· all are[...]dau hter born o tmer a d Th Dooley farm is res ntly o ned by the Br nsdahl Bros.[...]th ool nort of then[...]assist nt or 20 ears. and John (12-25-03). Jessie is the only 1 Jiv·ng of th Camp II family. On 8-29-53 aurit[...]y Covillo as born in elby, CO, 8·18-15, a suburb of Denv r, ed and rais d grain, cattle, pigs[...] |
| [...]the farm work. Each of the boys have been active in band, football,[...]Williston, and is employed by Gibson Well Service. Bradley graduate[...]in 1982, and is attending NDSU in Fargo. Lloyd will graduate in 1[...]g at Eastern Montana College in the fall. Douglas is[...]Karol married George Berg of Helena on 7-22 -52, and had 4 boys.[...]George passed away of a heart attack in 197 4. Jerry at ended schoo[...]land; he died on 10-17-83 . Other members of the family are, Lottibelle, ears as a supervisor[...]Mrs. James Siddons of Chandler, AZ, and Georgia, who married Calmer[...]Christena passed away in September of 1970, at the age of 80,[...]and Walter died in November of 197 4, at the age of 85. I as born 6-28-20, a Plentywood, and m[...]se lers, r. and rs. Pe er Dahl. I have spent all of my life in Sheridan Manor, and later into[...]away on Coun helping on he farm. I acquired land of my own in 1940, and 2-3-84, and George still resides in the nursing home and is 87 years after e dea h of my fa her in 956, I too over he home farm. I mar- old. ried Borgny Brensdal of n elope on 6-5-60. Borgny was born at hite ate[...]an County Road Department. aren, born 12·5-62, is in her 3rd year of college, at ending E C a Our pion[...]otar, homesteaded near Bili gs. ary, born 1·7-65 is in her st year of college at U D· Dooley, Tin 19[...]of 15. Fa her was also born in Czechoslovakia in 187[...]orked in he mines or about 2 years. From Ike Pasterna , a cousin[...]od and con mued o fa es of he ho . Ii[...]Y. John Drotar enne h too over he far is fa her re in born 1906, dece[...]· · Eli rn of 8 children of George and Ehzab emmis.[...]ae · d in In December of 1961 , a fire yed our machine shop i[...] |
| [...]chase and caught them about a mile out of town, when the safe fell off Endwell, NY and Clea[...]ife on the farm was rather difficult. In the fall of 1945, he worked for Standard Oil in Stanl[...]to Binghamton, NY. Steinberg from Bottineau, ND. He is retired and lives in Stanley. Father worked for E[...]d went to Long Beach, CA where retired at the age of 70. Mother made several trips to Plentywood and[...]married Anna Kia en. Anna, the riston, Ont. Three of the Ehrhardt children were born in Estevan; Alma daughter of artin Klakken, as born 12-27-1892 near Lea oun- I[...]n, . artin Kia ken homesteaded 3 miles north of Dooley in (4·30·09). Dad took a homestead at Gl[...]1909. Anna had a homestead 2 miles east of he an le and Hoffman her maternal grandma in Onta[...]rad! y on 10-30-16 and the winter. Alma came home from Ontano and ent to business school[...]La e, e res of from edicine Lake, T. They moved to Vancouver, A in 19[...]ho nort of Sanitarium in Elm[...]nme and H ent to Regina m 1925 for 3 years of high Um[...] |
| [...]moved to Dooley. Larry graduated from 8th grade in Dooley in 1954, basic raining in Feb[...]NC and to diesel mechanic's from Plentywood HS in 1958. He joined the National Gua[...]e resigned in 1968. In 1960 his dad his discharge from the arines, Gary decided to continue his educa-[...]s born 6-1 -33· and died 7-30-66. or 2 ears and is now attending Chico State at Chico, CA, working t[...]e Corps Reserves. Plentywood. He is unmarried.[...]Carol Herman Falk, daughter of John and Helen Herman, was born[...]ing Corp. In 1957 Carol graduated from Billings Senior High and in as born in[...]g in ho aded on 160 acres 12 miles north of Stanley or 1 mile east of the assessor's office for Bernt War[...]om (6-21-33) uct sal ioneer Jensen from Dagmar came on the train from lives in Billings, Bud (5-8-35) l[...]her. ad long des s; you had to shde in from the end as s all he same desk.[...]ed on ano her 160 acres, 23 miles est of a e. ou there in[...]omestead and he las school I ay of 97 3 here they still reside. hoo st of edicine La e. father died in im graduated from Plent ood High in 1980 and lives. in Plenty-[...]n. y mo her d1 d in ood. She is busy i h her edding plans in June to Rick Fi e from[...]Harvey, D. Seo gradua ed from Plen ood High in 1982 and as in icine dau of Fred on he Sta e Football Champ·onsh1p team. He 1s no or ing out of Los n e.[...]John Fransen-Oa H . , born 1923. Herman from Billings and they have 2 girls and 1 boy.[...] |
| [...]ears. Comertown community on a farm 7 miles south of Comertown and at- Rella passed away in November 1977. In July of 19791 sold this place tended grade school at a school about a mile west of his home place and moved to Ste[...]d grew up on her folks' farm about 12 miles north of Westby, along the Canadian line. I, Dorothy, attended 8 years of grade school at a school called Pleasant Valley about 2 miles from my home. I attended Westby HS and graduated in 1944. Edwin and I were married 6-4-44, at my home north of Westby. We made our home on Edwin's farm 1Omiles west of Rella and Clifford Friberg. Westby. Highway 5 goes through part of our land and St. John's[...]3 children; Ronald L (3-15-44), Norma Jean church is also on our land.[...]June of 1966, and presently lives at Ransom, KS where Ronald is a[...]our only daughter, married Bill Altatfer of Moorcroft, WY on 4-22-71.[...]He is a preacher and they presently live near Moorecrof[...]9-10-67, at St. John's church. Glenn is deceased and Hazel hves in Post Falls, 10. They l[...]live n e (3-16-73), and Justin (8-12-75 ). Dennis is assistant manager at Holi-[...]Raymond marr"ed Hazel s· eson of Coeur d' A ene, ID in 1942. James was born[...]mond and Hazel live m aple Vall y, graduated from there. He married Carlena Hart and they had 2 chi[...]and Jim ive i Presco , AZ ith their mo1her. James is remarried and his ife's name IS Shan[...]Frib rg came to Sheri an Coun• ty in the spring of 1911 . After 33 years th y sold he f rm south of Comerto n and moved to Hayden La e, ID her lta pa[...]fe years after lta's d ah and mov d in o the o n of Hayden La e her he died in 1973. I as b nm h[...]en h fol scam to on ana. I marri d R I Follo Ill of s·dney, Ton 11 -26-38. Due to my mo hers heal h[...]ov d to Hayd n La . Rella and I rented a arm outh of Cul rtson for a years and th n purcha d Rella's parents' farm in 194 , O mil s e t of s·dn y. Three y ars of h ii dama e and 1 year of drought caus d us to sell th land and mov[...] |
| arilyn, born 10- 8-37, is an adminstrative assistant in the Water[...]e family moved to the Simon Hanson farm southwest of Ouali Bureau of the Department of Health and Environmental Comertown. This farm is now owned by the Bakken sisters. This move Sc ences in Helena, T. arilyn has worked for State Board of Health was made with horses, wagons, and the help of friends and neighbors. since December 956, 27 ye[...]Here they had a good-sized herd of Holstein cows which they milked to Chester,[...]1968. He married Donna Bafus and of the largest consignments of turkeys sold in a Turkey Co-op managed they have[...]ana, Eldred fired the Sylvia, born 1· -40, is married to Gerald Adams who is a com- steam engine on the threshin[...]They it by burning straw. During 1 of the dry years they had a 20 acre field ha e 5 ch[...]ry 1965), Bret (Augus 1966), Todd of corn which Eldred cultivated by walking behind a[...]el, WI; Stella (Mrs. Carl} Abenroth, born 8-24-07 of Sedro Be y, born 7-28· , is married to Jean Paul andler. He is Direc- Woolley, WA; Harold, born 3-16[...]dies at Canterbury School in ew ilford, CT. Betty is acting born 11-30- O o Plentywood; Henrietta (Mrs. George) Abenroth born chairman of thP English departmen there. Their children are:[...]dro Woolley in December E len, born 7-8- 6, is married o John Christensen and hey live in[...]-10-67 in Sedro Woolley. Idaho alls, ID, her John is he Supervisor o Computer Services and Fiscal flai[...]n Goltz, born 5-30-38, at Plentywood, MT, the son of February 981 ).[...]Gordon (Pete} Goltz and lling ( arsh) Goltz of Dooley, T. I have 2 Lois, born 6- 3-52, is married o Daryl Green ay. They are no[...], born 0- -57, a gh in daho Falls or 2 years and is no[...]7) and rt Dale (3-8-71 ). al b rn 9-17-62, is major' in angua eat he U of and has[...]I Ii ed o he Louis arsh Ranch south est of Plenty ood and s1udied ·n e ico a d us ria.[...]Plen od as a child, and then moved to Dooley from 1946 to e ha childr n in chools in S er'd[...]e e Dooley gr de schoo beginning in he all of 9 . They Y ood HS. I rked for Robert Johnston of Johnston's Pharmacy from a en d h Pen ood School n 953 and continued throu[...](1957) and then for a short en ·af radua ed from high school. I 9 children gradua ed from[...]Fort Ord, C rd ood, 0 from September 1957 through Eldred as of the earlies breeders of r gistered ngus cat I in[...]arc of · h Ou e Fal and Richey unson for Sher' an Coun y. e is a Ii e ime member of he mer' can ngus yl'e C[...]ssoc·a ,on, 'o'nin ·n 19 7. He as an ear member of he S eridan[...]o Harold Raabe of local SC nd on e F A Bo rd.[...] |
| [...]Plentywood, and In the summer of 1942, Pete worked on the highway at Brockton. Great Falls, Sacejawea, North Junior High and graduated from CM We all moved to Glasgow where[...]untant and com- In the summer of 1943 Pete started to work for Louie Marsh until p[...]he now works for Bearing the fall of 1945. In the spring of 1946, Joseph Marsh (lhng's dad) Sales of Great Falls. Our other daughter Gwen, and son Kur[...]C Nine Mile at Helena and also has served on Gwen is a junior at CM Russell High, and Kurt is now in the 7th grade. the school board i[...]-13. I By Olaf Granvold am the 3rd child of 6 children born to Otto and Lillie (McHattie) Goltz. Olaf, eldest of 6 children was born in Vestre A er, or ay in As a child I lived in the North Daleview country and northwest of Plen- 1905. Koldbjern, next oldest, as al[...]s born in Vestre Toten in 1882. Ole and a bro her of stayed and helped at the John Mehl's who I adopted as my 2nd set of Karen, also named Ole, immigrated from orway via the SS Teutonic parents. In 1935-36 I w[...]ed him in his work. I have 3 sisters and 1 of 1914 Ole moved the family on the Soo Line o Westb[...]er living. They are Mildred, Mrs. George Richwine of The Dales, the last depot in the area.[...]trice Onstad; and Gladys, Mrs. George Monner both of Portland, 1909. Helen had been born in[...]ph Alfred and Florence May (Jordon) Marsh. I come from a fami- erto n HS. Olaf ent on to Plen ood graduating from high school ly of 12, and am the oldest. Next in line was Celestia[...]om. The fa died 2 wee s later from the same accident. All of us live in this area. Ola I went to[...]Holmquist for 4 years. Then my freshman and part of my sop omore try year as spent in[...]o from a f rm accid nt, t o . Th y h[...] |
| [...]Edwin, who lives on the home place and is married to Dorothy Haas, Board. They raised cat l[...]scent Coolidge school. I graduated from Comertown HS in 1937. I went to Center. other die[...]rold , Ruthie and Ida. Harrie Ann graduated from Dooley HS ay 1939. In ugust 1942 |
| [...]he Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell at the age of 86 years. A[...]Arnold Hanson, born 7-22-09, was the youngest son of Simon and[...]Mina Sterud Hanson. His father had come from Norway to Osseo, WI.[...]from Sill Hoven. Simon and Minnie moved to Comertown.[...]hen we moved to the Peter C. Olson farm northwest of Westby. We rented until 1961 when we purchased th[...]ant for 11 years. Chester passed away in February of 1983. Phyllis works as bookkeeper for several vet[...]ed hi h school at estby earned degree in ath at U of farms the home place and do carpenter[...]com- pu er training at issoula Vo-Tech, r s1d sat is ou a and o s a odern achinery. Jill A. Deardurff ( i e-)-complet d high school a Columbia Falls. raduate from Lin s School o Bu iness Bois ,ID s a le al secret[...]in Home Economics, r s d s at Salt La e City and is mpfoyed as[...]as the Brotherhood Board, as cler of the U land School Board nd hi[...]mil s south of SC ool board ruste , PTA pres1d nt, and assist d[...]• o th Broth rhood of Car nt rs[...] |
| [...]35 years, retiring in 1973. at the U of M, 5-1-82. They have 1 daughter, Nicole Michelle[...]Renita Ann (2-11-60) graduated from Westby HS and Vo Tech in winners.[...]Verlane Kay (6-1-61) graduated from Westby HS and U of M with a Henry came with his dad Simon Hanson to Montana from Wiscon- degree in Elementary Education. She is presently employed as a 4th sin. Henry is a WWI veteran. He served his country as an enlist[...]Kevin James (8-17-62) graduated from Westby HS and is present- for several years. Henry met his bride to be, Esther Newcomb, who ly attending the U of M majoring in business. was teaching in a 1-room[...]Clyde Lee (9-20-63) graduated from Westby HS and is presently Lutheran parsonage in Comertown. Because of the Depression, attending NM[...]Brent Jay (6-28-65) graduated from Westby HS in the class of nesota where Henry did some carpenter work. In Ma[...]the class of 1985. In 1945 they homesteaded in Wasilla, AK, wh[...]d their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1982. Henry is the Kristi Lynn (10-23-69) attending Westby will graduate with the oldest of 9 children. Surviving besides Henry is a brother Arnold of class of 1988. Renton, WA. A sister Anna Dixon, of California.[...]sham, Hungary in 1879 and died in 1981 at the age of 102. They[...]of Plentywood in 1910. I, Henry, was born 8-9-12 on[...]parents' homestead 7 miles south of Richland in Valley County. Her[...]Lasar's father, lgnatz Fresz, from 1912 to 1914, before homesteading[...]sportation in the winter. In 1937 there Son of Ole Hellegaard (5-29-1888) married Margret Olson[...]on 3-1-23. Melvin was born 6-16-29, the youngest of 3 the courthouse. From 1940 until school district 31 was consolidated ch[...]the Plentywood district. I was trustee and clerk of schools. We are I've been farming and ranching in the Westby area since graduation members of Trinity Lutheran Church where I was an elder for 1Oyears. from Westby HS in 1946. Married Marvel McCall, 6-16-52 . She is a graduate of Comertown HS, class of 1952. Besides being a housewife she also is a secretary at the Plentywood Herald. We have 12 children. Lucinda Marie (5-2-53) graduated from Westby HS and Vo Tech in Billings. She married Ri[...]pe area. Steven Charles (11-4-54) graduated from Westby HS and U of M with a degree in business administration. He ma[...]Lee (9-15-83). They live in Missoula where Steve is sales manager at KECI TV. Angela Gay (3-28-56) graduated from Westby HS. She married Brian Tommerup; they have[...]ey Dale (9-13-76) and Austin Jay (4-24-79). Brian is a heavy machine operator for Christiansen Con-[...]d Henry. Daphne Margret (9-13-57) graduated from Westby HS and Vo Tech in Billings. She married Ja[...], Lawrence, born in Kayla Danelle (5-4-82). James is part owner in Hovco, Inc. in Billings. 1[...]ne, born in Vicki Jean (12-16-58) graduated from Westby HS and attended U 1949, and Michael, born in 1961. of M. She married Allan Nielsen; they have 2[...] |
| east of Plentywood. Ralph is an insurance agent and Linda is a RN at of the deaf. Lisa Ann was born 5-26-70, at Plentywoo[...], school in Westby and graduated from 8th grade 5-11 -84. live 12 miles west of Plentywood and manage the Ben Franklin store. The Heppners are members of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Irene and her husband Bob Anderson live in Plentywood. Bob is a Westby, MT and are living on[...]and Agnes Jerde. where Michael is a senior at DeVry Institute of Technology and his wife Sharon is a legal secretary. In 1979 Michael was a FFA work[...]Tim and Nora Holdeman lived on a farm just east of the Flacker My brother Frank Heppner and sis[...]Marie Lasar, farm. Tim passed away from cancer in 1935. Nora and children, and Freida Joh[...]He was raised in the Rocky Springs Community east of Plentywood and attended Rocky Springs school thro[...]e then continued school at Plentywood, graduating from Plentywood HS in 1957.[...]Kenneth. son of Ole and Marie Holst. Ole was born in Yankton[...]at the age of 6. They were married in 1905.[...]of 3 and is buried at Powers Lake, ND. Kenneth Ervin born at[...], ND. Chester born at the farm home 18 miles east of Plentywood.[...]have 6 granddaughters and 1 grandson. Their home is in Miles City, Mary Lou and La[...]y shipped his steam threshing rig from White Earth, ND to Antelope, MT spent the winter of '62-'63 at King City, CA, where he was employed the fall of 1911 . He threshed for farmers from Antelope to Comertown. by Pacific Gas and Electri[...]arm, where he bought land, which is the farm home where we grew up. I own it now farm[...]and lease it out. winter months, until graduating from MSU in 1967.[...]o They spent 2 years in the Peace River area of Alberta, Canada, Montana from Indiana at the age of 3. She went to school in Comer- where Lawrence worked for the government of Alberta as District town, Ante[...]9 until we were married in 1932. Upon return from Canada, Lawrence resumed farming. He is We farmed until 1934 wh[...]iled due to the drought. I presently farming, and is also employed by the Sheridan County Road[...]as born 11 -19-39, at Underwood, MN, the youngest of rock onto dump trucks. They were s[...]shipped to Fort Peck later. I got enough of that in a week. Then I got a sister are: LeRoy (B[...]truck at Cole, MT. We loaded 100 train car loads of gravel a d'Alene, ID); Dale (Billings); and Harry[...]eridan Memorial Hospital for nearly 20 years. She is presently living in Billings.[...]land School through grade 8. School was m session from March through November to avoid winter months. She graduated from Westby HS in 1957 and became a_regist_ered nur~e after graduating from Trinity Hospital School o~ Nursing, M_mot, N~, m[...]Hospital. Law(ence and Mary Lou are parents of 2 daughters. Lori Marie[...]ool at Westby where she graduated as salutatorian from high school, 5-11 -84. She Connie Elaine was born in Saco, MT, in September of 1935. In will be attending Minot State College, M[...]38 we moved to Harlem, MT. Ken worked as operator of power[...] |
| [...]Linda and Ron graduated from WMC at Dillion as did their spouses In 1940[...]s. I worked for US Gyp- Our family of 16, all think Montana is a wonderful state to call sum making sheet rock.[...]to "HOME." farm. The winters of 1945 and 1946 we spent in Portland, OR where Conn[...]1958) Isaacson. They lived on a farm south of Comertown. He had 1 road foreman for Sheridan Cou[...]Carl graduated from Comertown HS. He attended Montana School BERNICE[...]of Mines and U of M graduating in 1943. He entered the army com- By[...]the 80th Infantry and went to France in the fall of 1943. He was Solheim (1887-1952) and grandfather, Nickoli Strand Immigrated from wounded twice and received the Purpl[...]ion and the Combat Infantry Badge. land northwest of Comertown my grandfather homesteaded. The He returned to school at University of Denver and earned a Solheim farm 7 miles northeast of Dooley is where I was born 5-1-22 . I masters in communication. He was a professor of Speech and Com- attended Strand and Larson country schools until the summer of 1933 munication at MSU, Consultant i[...]Industrial Rela- we moved to a farm 2 miles west of Comertown. In 1940 I graduated tions, and Professional Arbitrator. from Comertown HS and attended NMC at Havre.[...]Palma. (See Carl's story.) He graduated from ND State at Fargo as an[...]1968 from Central States Div. of the Air Defense Command.[...]His wife, Esther (Taarud) was from Grenora, ND. She retired from[...]e 2 sisters, Mrs. Orville (Hazel) Solberg (1920) of Phoenix, AZ and Mrs. Maxwell (Luella) Pedersen (1929) of Reverve, MT. I have 10 nieces and nephews.[...]andmother, Bridget Hopkins, homesteaded southwest of Plentywood, and his fall vacations have been spe[...]ngvald and Ethel Iverson. I attended all 12 years of school at vacations, making it a very enjoyable t[...]Comertown, and graduated in May of 1942. James G. Hopkins and his wife Louise[...]or 3 years. Early (1966) and Cheryl (1972). James is Electronics Engineer at WR Grace in[...]Force California, I met Ruth Oelkers from Culbertson. She was working in before he was marr[...]CA. We were married on 5-12-46 after my discharge from Ronald J. Hopkins and his wife Kay have 3 c[...]daughters Lindsay Kay and Kristin Ann (1979). Ron is an ac- Our children are: Sandra, married to Tim Feeley of Sidney, MT; count executive for DA Davidson & Co.[...]spell, MT. Debra, married to J. Abeita of Hiawatha, KS; Steve, married to Madelyn Our[...]ey live on a farm West Froid.); (1980). Ron Riley is an account executive for DA Davidson & Co.[...] |
| [...]nts, 2 were salutatorians and 1 was valedictorian of their high[...]on since 1955 to the present time, with the help of the family. In April 1984, I completed 30 years of federal service, 2 in the We now operate 2 school bus routes, also all of Culbertson's activity Army and 28 wi[...]ps. The past 5 years I have been employed as head of maintenance My hobbies and ou[...]shoe, and some softball. Presently the main hobby is Mother still owns the family farm at Comerto[...]ster Pearl and her hus- tion. This is enjoyable work as we restore the old machines tha[...]y and family used in the early days of farming in this area. The association has an live[...]show these old tractors and equipment. farm south of Culbertson. I look forward to retirement so[...]William Iverson was born 2-22-1896, the son of Frick (Fred) and traveling. My hobby: Montana Bad[...]was the youngest of 9 children, Josie, Albert, Mary, lngvald, Oscar,[...]Clara, Fred, and Arthur. Bill's parents came from Norway to Renville RODNEY M. IVERSON[...]was wounded in action and came home shortly years of school were completed at Comertown. I graduated i[...]x before going to Montana where his brother, lng- of course basketball. Basketball was the highlight of activity during vald and a sister, M[...]limited travel with the gasoline rationing. Most of It was there he met and married Gladys Olson, daughter of Chris the basketball trips were made with 1 car,[...]adys was born 12-8-10 in St. Paul, MN. At the age of 3 she jumped center for 2 years. This gives an idea of the size of the team. came with her parents and b[...]MT. She attended a country school about 2 miles from home. In order Competition was keen as Plentywood and Scobey were part of the to pass the 8th grade she[...]od to take exams district. In the 1945 tourney, 2 of our 7 players had been ill just before is[...]adys attended Dooley and Com- the tourney. When 1 of our players fouled out with a 4th foul Von ertown HS. At the age of 16 she had a long seige of chronic bronchitis Ruden did not substitute, and[...]loor. We out- and missed almost a year of school. scored our opponent the remaining 5 minutes of the game. We got 3rd place. Oscar Smith beca[...]ar that the coaches decided to have the challenge of 2nd place by the 3rd place team to go to division[...]challenge over Comertown. One point to make here is that Comertown retained the 2nd place trophy. Thi[...]een months in France gave me a chance to see part of the world that would not have been seen[...]her, Albert. They had 2 sons, Caroll Pennell of Culbertson became my wife in 1957. We have 3[...]Jr. (12-6-30) and Curtis (1 -27-32). In the fall of 1934, due to daughters: Irene Marie Thuesen, Bill[...], Jeanne 10-11 -37 and Albert 5-7-39. In the fall of 1939[...] |
| [...]dog, 9-4-65. Evelyn married Don Poling; Don died of cancer (8-2-75); 18 ears. He made a 100 mile trip[...]ean conflict, having gone who died of heart surgery. Bennett was married; she passed away and i h he a ional Guard Unit from Olivia. After returning home, he and he died 1 year later. Rosalie is married to Bill Ingrum; they live in Libby, his f[...]rtis was injured in a car ac- MT. Robert is married and lives in Honolulu, HI, where he is a Navy ciden and died 1-6-53.[...]Rapids, MN. Kevin lives in an ato, , and is not married. George is the son of James and Clara Johnson. They lived east of Bill, Sr died 2-7-66 . Gladys lives at Oliv[...]ska where he worked on fishing boats. In the fall of a'de for 2 years in he Olivia Elementary School.[...]8-27-37 he married Hildreth Anderson of Plentywood. She attended[...]for the county of Plentywood as a mechanic. In 1958 they moved to B[...]Ge born a Bemidji, , 2-16 1896 son of Albert and Be ha . e as the 1st of 7 brothers and sisters. When Gear e o sc[...]erever his da · freighting of lumber. This was from Bo • in lived a ohal[...]no a. The June of 1906, the family ra el[...], some 6 or so miles from home, he had g[...]· ellie. Jam is · · I ·c,an. Daniel or s as[...]r ID. An eline married Stanley Reedy of L tori Roy Laurence. They[...]e s baby born in estby 11 - 1·13). Th son of[...] |
| [...]Johnson. Eleanor (10-28-16), the adopted daughter of Hans and Anna Andresen.[...]ld Johnson. afraid of me but the female would come and kiss me on the c[...]anything it could carry. I took some of these animals with me hen I farm east of Comertown. Robert Allen (11-4-40) married Delores[...], and has land. The horses had gone "ou of style" for me and I bought a used 4 boys: Darrin,[...]lia, WA. Christine Adele (2 -15-51) has 4 of these. daughters: OeAnn Marie, Monica Sue, Crysta[...]Richard (5-4-36) 1s he oldest chi d of Haro d and Eleanor Johnson. has 1 son, Chad Allen[...]nd Doreen (11-30-37) the daugh er of lbert and orman. has 1 daughter, Jenn[...]r Harold lived all his life on the farm east of Comerto n and spent marriage ere spent[...]Dagmar, many years custom combining from O lahoma o Sas atche an. R[...]v Harold as illed m a car/true accident east of Plen ood on cu om combinin 3-27[...]I Luth ran Church of W stb , and[...] |
| graduated from Westby HS. Susan in 1976, Tom and Tim in 1977, and veteran of WWII and a charter member of the National Farmer's Tracey in 1978.[...]Organization. He is presently farming 15 miles east of Plentywood. Susan attended secretarial class[...]and and Ellen Goff who homesteaded east of Antelope and have both pass- is at the present time a manager-trainee at Surfsand[...]. Tim attended 4 years at Missoula and at present is farming. tywood; William (1925), San Dieg[...]Plentywood, then went Dorothy graduated from Plentywood HS and NMC, Havre (in education) to he ational College at Rapid City, SD. She graduated from there and also attended U of M at Missoula. She taught at Roosevelt school, with a bachelor's degree in air travel in 1981. Tracey is employed at rural Westby (4 years), Lone[...]Westby grade school (7 years). She is a member of the Catholic In 1967 Die 's father was kille[...]: Bob (12-17-53), living in Plentywood, graduated from Westby 969. e then sold he house in Westby, bou[...](5-28-55) graduated from Westby HS, UNO, Williston, ND, MSU,[...]Bozeman with a BS in Education, and is presently working on an en- OBERT and CO IE JOH[...](12-19-56), graduated from Westby HS, UNO, Williston, ND, and EMC, Rober[...]and is now working at the Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ran[...]now Timothy Eugene Johnson, son of Richard and Doreen Johnson, living in Bismarc , D[...]married Monica Sue Pedersen, daughter of Chris Junior and Lorraine Connie's parents a[...]Grenora, D and Westby, MT, and he graduated from Westby in 1977. as born 10-1-0 , and now lives[...]I (Connie) as born He attended the U of M in issoula, T for 4 years. 9-8- O in Pten ywood[...]living near in Westby and graduated from there in 1979. That fall Monica was oundup and[...]n. They are Barry, n he spring ofof he nd plans on armin ; Pa ricia, born 10-29-61[...]e e on o Pe tywood Luth ran Chu ch. I m a m mb r of b ptized in the Lutheran churc[...]m 2nd child in September of 198 . ecr ary re sur r of h. I ave ceramic busin ss m home nd[...]ohnson as born on the farm east of Dooley, 11 -29 •15,[...]a ears of school and raduated from Comerto n HS in Rob s born and ra1 d[...]H of Helena, T, and or s on construction.[...] |
| [...]before there was even a town of Dooley. Dooley was estabilshed in[...]ville at the time. Bill was the 1st of several of the Johnston family to[...]n, Plentywood; Dollie Hudgins, Yakima, WA; Lester of Plentywood; Bill was born in Richville, M , 3-6-1885 and died in Cloquet, and Harry of Dooley. Many nieces and nephews also survive.[...]2-18-1898 to John H. and Arnold is the son of Edward and Eveline Joyes. He had 2 brothers Mary C. Estes Hoover Johnston. I was the youngest of 8 children, hav- and 1 sister. He fa[...]1889; Evelyn, 1891; George, 1893; and Mae, 1896. Of the 8, father's farm north of Comerto n. In almost every picture ta en during[...]In 1941 he married Iris Vogt. Iris is the daughter of Andre and Richville, MN where I attended school.[...]I 1st went to Sheridan County, T in the spring of 1916. I went Arnold began scho[...]Ueland. Subsequently, all 4 of his children also a ended elemen ary homestead north of Dooley and south of the Dan cCall place. There schoo[...]in 1963. was a big hill on the northwest corner of Bill's place called Lantern Hill. Arnold a[...]or ed for my cousin, Ed Canada· Iden of Jam[...] |
| [...]an adequate), working the fields i h a earn of horses, the big, awkward steam tractors, kerosene[...]l). Iris passed away 5-27-84 as a result of a car accident. HAROLD and SHIRLEY JOYES G. |
| also kept busy with her activities as a board member of the Montana Marie and Mike Frea[...]othell, WA and has a son Alex Michael miles south of Raymond along with 2 sisters, Arreen and Darlene,[...]). 2 brothers, Fredrick and Gene. Upon graduating from Plentywood HS, Bruce and Trisha[...]l oc as Joe enrolled at MSU and graduated from there in 1971 with a degree in born 11[...]Judy's stories are in this book. In . August of 1971, Joe married Karla Johnston, daughter of Mr. Their cattle were struck by B[...]Bangs vaccinated so they started over. graduated from MSU in 1971 with a degree in Speech/Communication[...]rine bought a farm 3 miles north of Dooley. He served in the Army in 1918. Ellen (6-2[...]2 to Plentywood. His father had a homestead north of Comertown. They lived there 8 years. His mother b[...]d Lena (2-13-1880 to 12-28-60) o ned a farm north of Dooley. Esther attended Jefferson and Dool[...] |
| [...]and farmed and ranched on his father's farm north of Comertown. He died 5-22-42. ALBERT (BERT) and J[...]e born in Montana. Ontario was the birth- |
| [...]Allen born 10-16-67. Ed Strombo was a brother of Mrs. Tony (Ida) Rheinertson and Mrs.[...]James (Mattie) McLean. Mary Strombo was a sister of Christ Toedte, also attended Ueland School and graduated from Westby HS in 1965. who also homesteaded there. Ma[...]1970; and husband, Ed, also homesteaded there. It is now the Art Rehemer farm. was in the Ar[...]d, handler. He married Maxine Smith of Victor, MT, 12-20-70. He taught homesteaded on what is now owned by Domonoske.[...]present he is a spray pilot and does construction work. Maxine[...]Connie Elaine, wife of SMSgt. Chris R. Wolverton, was born[...]2-27-50 in the Sheridan Hospital of Plentywood. She also attended[...]Ueland School and graduated from Westby HS in 1967. She married[...]hris was born in Holt, Ml, 11-1 -46; he graduated from high school in asmussens, Gus Olsons, Simon Hans[...]enjoyable experience of all-a 3-year term in Bremerhaven, Germany Be[...]lementary School and since important of all was Norway where Connie's grandparents were b[...]rked as an accounting technician in Ger- daughter of Christ and Sena Madsen. She attended the Daneville many. elementary school and graduated from Westby HS in 1943. Bennett and Margaret were[...]We lived on the Andrew Krowen farm until the fall of 1947 MARLOW and DOLLY KROWEN when we[...]ew and Inga Krowen on their homestead Kronen farm from Mary Stadig. In 1966 we purchased the Einar[...]e attended Ueland Elementary School and graduated from Negaard farm and have lived there since.[...]Westby HS in 1944. He was in the Army from March 1945 to Bennett was a member of the Ueland school board for several November 1946, part of which was spent in Korea. years and Margaret was also clerk a number of years. We both belong- After his t[...]in Plenty- sant Valley) and now Immanuel Lutheran of Westby. Bennett served on wood. the church board of Our Savior's and Margaret helped with Sunday[...]8-80. school as a teacher and superintendent, and is a member of the ALCW. Other brothers and siste[...]married Clifford Gartzka of Great Falls, 11 -29-47. They have 2[...]and graduated from Westby HS in 1952, and went to college 2 years.[...]e attended Ueland Elementary School and graduated from from Westby HS in 1958. She attended Parks School of Business, Westby HS in 1962. She attended Weaver[...]th mortgage companies and the petroleum industry. From and moved to Anchorage, AK in 1971 . Larry is presently Construction December 1969 to[...]e, she has been employed as Direc- superintendent of the Construction and Rigging Company, and Diane is tor of Accounting for Association of Operating Room Nurses, Inc. assistant manager of Zales at the Diamond Center Mall. They hav[...] |
| [...]lived on the Tom Oftus place from 1939 till the fall of 1943. I then By George A. Laverdure[...]I got married 8-19-4 7, to Genevieve Ruggles of Dooley, MT. Her Rocky Mts., Montana Territory, in[...]wagon to Rose and Delia's tract 3 miles southeast of Dooley. Pierre remembered killing a buffalo in the area of the city limits of Plentywood. The Metis who came west were no more[...]ave 4 children. William James, born 11-25-4 7; he is married[...]ng in Fairview. He works at a gas plant northwest of town. He[...]married Patricia Johnson, 6-12-81. She is the daughter of Robert and Connie Johnson of the Dooley community. He has 3 daughters: Jen-[...]Helmer (12-2-48) is married and lives in Plentywood, MT. He mar-[...]ried Sheila Mehl, 10-20-73. She is the daughter of Marlowe and Bar- bara Mehl of Plentywood.[...]Gregory (12-30-56) is single and living at home. Gregory and[...]Kimberly (8-15-63) is going to college in Williston, ND. She has a Pier[...]auper. Eliza Delbert, died in infancy from pneumonia. Ralph has 3 sisters: Regina lived alon[...]berg. John passed away in Haugland of oonan, ND; Loretta Praytor of Russell, KS; and Ruby 1946. Eliza passed away at[...]1969. Sullivan of Seattle, WA. He grew up in the Fortuna area where[...]dical Corps in the European Beaman, a homesteader from innesota. Rose married Raymond[...]-Germany. He was ith the Third Army under command of Tinkey, an Iowan. Delia married Jack Smith, a ort[...]General Patton. He as honorably discharged from the Army m 1946. married Wanneta Payne, a issouri[...]e to Betty L. Lindell at Plentywood, an immigrant from orway. Alexander married arie aar, an im- T. migrant from Czechoslova ia. George married Lillian S . Cyr a member Be ty is the 2nd oldes daughter born to John J. and Lydia[...]. She has 4 sisters; Dorothy (Ham- orth Dakotan of English descent. At this riting, John, Emily, George, mer) Fitzpatric of Sunburst, T· yrtle LaFond of El hart, S· Joan and Gladys remain.[...](Storse1h) Allgor of Citrus Heights, CA; and June Bublitz of Ambrose,[...]D. She graduated from estby HS m 19 ·4 and attended 1 quarter at HENRY[...]year of marriage they hved at Columbia Falls, T. In 194 7 they return- Henry Lee was born 8-19-15, the son of Jacob and HIida Lee ed to Sheridan Co. and farmed the els Andersen farm southwest of (page 959 Sheridan Daybrea ). Jacob died 4-14-51[...]here hey still reside. Ralph 1s a member of he American Legion Post rural Westby. 229 of Westby and Betty 1s a member of their American Legion Au · My brothers came[...]. iliary. Ralph and Betty are members of the Plenty ood Lutheran Brother John . Lee was bo[...]Ralph and Betty are the parents of 3 children as follows: Wayne Wallace, SO, 11 ·28[...]o was born on 3-13-48 at Plentywood, T. He vasion of Normandy, France in June of 1944. graduated from Plentywood HS in 1967. Wayne has been empl[...] |
| [...]have 3 daughters, Teena, Sheila and Carla. Teena is married Delbert Lindell was born on 10-12-5 0 at[...]MT. She has 2 sons, George "Skeeter" and 11 years of school at Plentywood and attended his senior year of high Justin. Shelia attends UNO in Williston. Carla is a senior in Scobey HS. school at Choteau, MT wher[...]er graduation During the years of 1976 and 1978, we and a friend took over the he e[...]Office. I was officer-in-charge 25th Aviation Co. of the 12th Aviation Group. On 6-19-71 he was[...]in marriage to Eileen Marie Moe at Colgan, ND. He is Montana I have helped in the Sunday school of Scobey Lutheran Church for highway patrolman at Polson, MT. They are the parents of 2 children: 17 years. I have held off[...]Evedean Ann Torpen was born 5-9-34 , daughter of Edwin and[...]-31 ). His parents were Ernest and Rosina Lizotte of Front row: Eileen, Noreen, Jayne an[...]e worked for St. Regis. tywood, MT. She graduated from Plentywood HS in 1972 and was employed at the Montana National Bank of Plentywood. On 5-5 -73 she was married to Richard Kueffler of Grenora, ND at Plentywood. Rick is a manager of the Cenex Station at Dagmar, MT. Jayne is employed as bookkeeper for the Cenex Station there. They are the parents of 2 sons: Jeremy born 3-25-74 at Williston, ND and[...]0. RUBY and DONOVAN LINDERMAN |
| up at the family farm east of Homestead, MT. Florence was born on[...]n attended the Uland school. Jennie Fredeen was 1 of 5-14-40 in Plentywood, MT. Her brothers and siste[...]MST& T. She worked there full time until November of Arne Haugen. Vida died 6-13-51. The children all married. Avis is a 1960.[...]homemaker. Curtiss was sheriff of Kitter Co., NO for 25 years, now After David[...]cil attended school in Plenty- wood and graduated from high school in 1979. He is employed by Meyer Construction of Westby, MT. On 5-29-62 Denise Marie was born[...]ures. On 6-12-82 she married Mark A. Onstad. Mark is working with his dad on the farm south of Westby. Denise is employed by Stoner's Medical Clinic in Plen- tywo[...]5-19-63. He graduated in 1982 and attended 1 year of college at UNO-Williston and received a certificate in welding. He works part-time for Robert Scott of Outlook and enjoys playing his[...]ating with Kermit in 1982, As of 3-1-84 the family is as follows: he attended MSU in Bozeman, MT. He is in his 2nd year of college now Lawrence and Lydi[...]Ann K. was born on 7-17-65. After she graduated from Plenty- Esther-2 children. wood HS she went to Seattle University in Washington where she is Leon and Vida (deceased)-3[...]on 6-30- 77. children. Anita is in the 3rd grade and Monica is in the 1st grade in Plentywood. Esther Mayhew-single. Mitchell was born on 8-1 -81 and is still enjoying all the comforts of Grandchildren and spouses are: Alber[...]Albert Mayhew was born 9-11 -1879 in Elk, SD, of French Quebec heri age. He died 1-27-50 in ansas[...]rtz was Families have a way of spreading out once the children in those born 2-5-1892 in Genoa, WI. Her parents were from Switzerland. She families become adults. Such is the case for the family of Clayton and died 12-12-83 in Independence, 0.[...]Clayton cCall was born 2-26-1 2, the 2nd of 6 children of Dan met Ida Wertz and they ere mamed 4-25-09 in Bromhead, Sask. On and Elizabeth cCall of Comertown. He graduated from Comerto n HS 5-28-1O a son, Lawrence Edward, as b[...]s in 1932, and on August 28 of that year he married Evelyn Johnson in old they t[...]Evelyn as born 8-14-13 the 5th of 6 children of Adolph and where they obtained a 320-acre homeste[...]an County, MT. A Lucetta Johnson of Dooley. She attended Comertown schools. son, Leon[...]amily to Comerto n. They farmed 3 miles northeast of Lillian Gladys was born 11 -17-17. They bought th[...]died on 6-3-78 . They have 6 Albert was one of 20 children and had no education . He was in-[...]in obtaining 9-month school. He was on the Board of Direc- children include: tors of the Coop stores, Elevator and Hardware m Westby,[...]arvel ( rs. Melvin) Hellegaard of rural Westby was born organized the Lone Tree Bal[...]1-13-35. She has 12 children , and she is employed as bookkeeper at tractor. In 1920[...] |
| [...]3 children, Danielle, Brian and Lindsay, where he is[...]Dan graduated from the U of M in Missoula, MT. He, his wife[...]Dennis graduated from the University of WI. He is now owner and manager of Big Als Sandwich Shop in Helena, MT where he, his[...]their home. Janel is a physical therapist.[...]Business Administration from Rapid City, SD. He is now employed by Back row: Gary, Marilyn, Luce[...]for 2 years, then moved to Billings and is employed at Western Equip- children and lives in Apple Valley, CA, where she is a federal payroll of- ment there and was promoted to the Great[...]andmother, Carrie Anderson's 90th birthday. Cathy is a medical and live in St. Cloud, MN where he teac[...]Randall is a graduate of U of M in Missoula in social work with a Lana (M[...]Denver background in correction. He is now employed in Missoula. and is employed as a stewardess for United Airlines.[...]'s ing in Fort Worth, TX where he is stationed, and they have 1 son, Billie parents were Daniel and Elizabeth McCall and Opal was a child of Don, Ill. George and Effie Peele. All of the Howard McCall children attended Comertown sch[...]GGLES) McCAULEY Aubrey, Bob and Bonita graduating from Comertown HS. Because of By Mary McCauley the closing of the high school, Barbara, Vivian and Phyllis grad[...]ine Ruggles cCauley was brought mto the world, at from the Plentywood HS.[...]home, by Dr. Cooper, in Dooley, the eldest child of Issac and ova Aubrey married Lucy Goodson and they were parents of 7 Crouse Ruggles. A brothe[...]they have 4 children. Bonita and Virginia, Joined the famrly later. married Larry Olson and[...]rried Douglas Veazey and member of the Roe y Valley Lutheran Church. In the summer w[...]nneth Long and they are chores of gardening; hauling ater by the buc etful; and helping to parents of 7 children.[...]auqua ould come to town. William cCall, son of Dan and Lrz cCall, and Eudora Anderson, daughter of Frank and Carne Anderson both of Comertown, ere mar- ried 2-15-47 in Seattle, WA. In arch 1948, e began our career of farming on Brll's dad's farm 3 miles est of Comerto n, here we are still livmg. We have 7 children. Our 6 sons graduated from estby HS and our daughter graduated from Helena HS at Helena, T Wilham was on the school board of Comerto n for 1Oyears. He is a charter member of FO of Sheridan county and also a charter member of the Plentywood El s Lodge 2566 We ere given the Farmer-of-the-Year Award m 1974, and e are members of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Plentywood, and Eudora ,s a member of the St. Raymond's Gurld of the same church In 1978-79 Yoland artmez of Coh, Columbia, SA. an exchange[...]eeping. For this or I earned the fantastic salary of soe a day. A McCall reunion as held 8-8-82[...]t 3 months Our oldest son, Barry, graduated from C in Havre with a degree on[...] |
| [...]ool. Lloyd, who now Beatrice is currently a member of the Sarah Circle ALCW of the lives in Gresham, OR and works for the city of Lae Oswago, was living Immanuel Lutheran Church of Westby. Her father, Ole, was born on with Grandma[...]0-10-54. then prepared noon meals for the clients of Glenwood Home. David and The So[...]e for the next 3½ years before retiring in April of 1983. July of 1960. We lived there until June of 1963, when the depot was We do our gardening and[...]1980. Bob is the Soo Line traveling agent from Westby, MT to Beatrice Marie (Hellegaard) Mc[...]Outlook, MT on Whitetail, MT. Dorothy is a full-time kitchen aid at Sheridan Memorial 2-5-24. She attended grade school at Ueland rural school north of Hospital in Plentywood. Comertown, MT and graduated from Comertown HS in 1941. Beatrice[...]ard. Ole Dickinson, ND where Allan is a crane operator for Getter, and Debby is homesteaded in 1910 and was 1 of the oldest pioneers. They had 3 a[...]d Curtis Dale was born 5-9-59 and is now in the National Guard. He Melvin Charles (6-1[...]lexander lives in Bismarck, ND. He is enrolled in BJC College in Bismarck. McKinnon. Th[...]n bought the John Hodgson farm 17 miles northwest of Westby in July IRWIN J. and EMMA ([...]I was born in a homestead shack 7 miles northeast of Comertown, Darrel Dean (9-4-45), Gary Lynn (12-29[...]1-26-51 ), 3-20-13, the eldest child of Einar and Annie (Stompro) Negaard. Einar and Glen[...]was married to Morris Hovland, now deceased, and is of their sons were baptized and confirmed in the Lut[...]rlando Bruvold and lives in Plentywood. Constance is[...]near school. I graduated from Comertown HS in 1931. On 7-8-33 I[...]married Emma Hovland at the home of Rev. Edward Sand of Antelope.[...]Emma was the daughter of Matt and Ragna (Olson) Hovland of the[...]deceased, and Lenard (8-8-16) of Bremerton, WA, 2 sisters, Myrtle[...]Front row: Loren, Darrel and Gary. Darrel is a diesel mechanic at Buffalo, NY. He graduated from |
| [...]rried John Lee and lives in Minneapolis, MN. John is a B & B supervisor for the BN Railroad. Mona is in the School of Arts and is an accomplished painter. They have 4 children, 1[...]She works at the American State Bank, and Gordon is supervisor for Gerhart Go Co. with oil-line servi[...]8-39) were born on our wed- ding anniversary. Kay is married to Carl Henning and they own BKH Transfer Co. in Waco, TX and are agents of American Freight System, lhc. She has 4 children[...]Front row: Clayton and Dale. Fay is married to Marlo Hilyard and lives in Plentywood. She is head waitress in a local cafe and he is on the county bridge crew. They they live in Kalispell. She is an RN and works in an intensive care unit have 4[...]win Joseph, Jr. (1 -4-41) lives in Tucson, AZ. He is office Different organizations we are members of and have been in and manager for Hooks Oil Co., agent for Standard Oil Co. of California. also held offices in: S[...]Homemakers Club and also Alumni Association of the University of[...]She is the 3rd daughter of Elmer and Mattie Brightsman . dashboard of his car. He sucked air through his mustache as wa[...]Arland attended the Jefferson grade school north of Dooley, MT, habit. My father had a team of horses hooked on the doctor's car. They[...]ntered the house. This was early in the morning of 6-24-20. My parents were David Nelson[...]n, 4-20-44: James E. Kanney, Jr. Kalispell. Both of them have passed away Dad in 1972, and Mother in[...]James E. Kanney, Jr. married and has 2 sons, and is now di-[...]painting. inger in 1936. Elizabeth is 2 years younger than I; she married Ray-[...]was born, 3-25-50, Douglas Zak who is married and has 1 son and 1 homestead for anothe[...]and I bought it in 195 7. I had bought a quarter of land earlier that was homesteaded by Peter Berg.[...]nded Rock Springs School for 8 years, then 1 year of high school in Dooley. In the fall of 1935 I went to Minnesota and attended and graduated in 1938 from the School of Agriculture, University of Minnesota. My dad injured his eye in 1927[...]removed in 1931 . That year I started to do a lot of field work. In September of 1949 l married Alice Nielsen, daughter of Andrew and Caroline Nielsen. Alice was born in Wa[...]rn in Gladestone, OR for several years. graduated from Outlook in 1949. I have worked 14 years at the Bl[...]Albert (5-20-1893) was the son of John and Christine Norman, We have 4 children, the oldest is Charlene, born 8-21-50, married born i[...]Helga (3-31 -02) was the daughter of Bernt and Elsie Riggs, born in Dale is a truck driver for Suhr Transport. Clayton, born[...]d Emil. riage ended in divorce. Clayton works out of Havre for Hebberly Albert[...]Dean Conaway and brothers and 3 of his 5 sisters to homestead north of Dooley. Helga[...] |
| [...]oved to Gladmar, Sask. and married Matt northeast of Dooley in 1912. Helga's brothers, Johnny and Emil[...]beside John at Monson plastered and finished many of the churches and buildings in the area[...]Thr~e of the . Norman children are still living; Ella (Mrs[...]Columbia Falls, MT and Emma (Mrs. Ben Bringedal) of Glad-[...]mar, Sask. and Walter of Gladmar, Sask.[...]hristie's uncle, John J. Tokheim was the inventor of the Tokheim[...]n. The son of John and Christine Norman was born 2-1-04 near Mo[...]of Dooley. Leonard had 3 brothers, Albert, George an[...]and Lilly. homesteaded on land about 3 miles east of Gladmar, Sask. Here 4 more children were born: Ke[...]en (Mrs. Richard E. Johnson) lives on a farm east of Comer- town.[...]Leonard then spent a few years farming both sides of the border. Even- Christie was the eldest child of George and artha Sampson. She was born 3-1-1872 i[...]brother Walter moved in with him. other relatives from Hordaland County, orway. Christie had 4[...]to n grade school and gradua ed from Comerto n HS in 1939. I ent Saskatche an areas. S[...]onal Par and orked for the CCC Camp. moved with 7 of heir 9 children: Albert now age 22; George, age 7[...]t Boeings until the Lilly, age 4 o 4/37 /55 north of Dooley. The oldest daughter, able, end of the ar. married ester Lesterberg and remained in[...]work hich consisted of research and development of the materials[...]He also has an Oa Cabinet Shop. (Guess where Dad is?) Alvin is married to Renee and has 4 children , Bria[...] |
| [...]CLIFFORD and MABEL OLSON Chester Dean, son of Chris and Inga Olson, was born 1-20-29 in[...]Canada. He came Inga (9-23-1885 to 8-5-71) came from Norway. Chester's sisters and with h[...]married; a sister, Verna, Mrs. Aubrey Ferguson of Plentywood, MT Knull, Sparks, NV; and Eunice, Mrs[...]Army Air Force. They have 2 sons. Lee (11 -15-48) is married to Irene (2-29-56). They have 2 children,[...]0). They live in San Diego, CA. Sheldon (7-31-53) is married to Cherie (9-30-57). They have 2 sons, Ry[...]3. Elsie worked for different government services from 1942-78 in Seattle and Reno. They have 2 daughter[...]utheran faith. Chester and Beverly, daughter of Francis and Esther King, were[...]they He married Mabel Larson of Dooley, MT 12-31 -32. She was born moved to Montana. Beverly graduated from Comertown HS. She was at Ambros[...]ley community and settled on a farm 5 miles north of After their marriage they farmed the Olson h[...]3 years, purchased i1, and the Hensler farm south of Comertown. They were graduating from Plentywood HS in 1930. She has 3 sisters: Hilda, rs. members of the Comertown Lutheran Church and now of Plentywood Raymond Olson of Seattle, WA, born in 1912; Esther, rs. Francis Lutheran Church. Chester served on 1he Westby School Board from King of Plentywood, T born in 1914; Selma, rs. Sam Aasheim of 1978-1 981. Beverly served as clerk of the Comertown school. Reserve[...]Their childr n includ Betty, rs. Bob . cCall of PI n ood, born[...]6-16-33, graduated from Com o n HS in 1950 and has 4 children:[...]Dale of Anaconda, T, born 10-8-35, graduated from Com rto n HS m[...]and arjorie, rs. Luke Patte of Seattle, A, born 11 -13-36, gradual d Westby schools and graduated m ay 1969. She attended 1 quarter of from Ballard HS in Seattle, WA in 1954 and has 3 chi d[...]up rs . Dean Tittle of Seattle, A, born 9-27 -38 and has 6 children, 1 ([...]deceas d; Barbara, rs. Charles Cain of lies City, T, born and now in Worland, WY, here t[...]achme 4-18-41 , graduated from Plenty ood HS in 1959 and has 3 childr n; Shop. T[...]a ay in 1969; Terry of Crosby, D, born 9-20-48, graduated from ar Dean as born 7-5-60. He attended 1st gr[...]Plent ood in 1966, marri d avis Hagen of Crosb and has 1 child. and then the school closed[...]attac and stroke in 1982. Clifford and graduated from Westby ay 1978. He attended C m Havre[...]hildren. Sidney. He married anlyn Yett r (6-2-60} of Helena. Ton 5-31 -80. They have 2 children, Chris[...]y parents were Arnt J. Olson from Minnesota and atherine graduated ay 1981 . He 1s currently in his 3rd year of college at U of Rasmussen from Denmar . Th y homesteaded north of Dooley, MT. I M in Missoula majoring in Bu[...] |
| After graduating from Comertown HS in 1940, I moved to[...]ense plants during the war, and north of Dooley. in construction until 1960 when I went in[...]ers were Olga (7-15-11 to 9-24-11 ); Oluf retired from the Xerox Corp. in 197 4 due to ill health. I now[...]ooley and stayed with Iver and Mary Johnson west of town. Then I went to the Bain school about 2½ miles south of home. It was a 1-room school and we had 1 teacher[...]to the threshing machine. I was only 14 then. Two of the neighbors, Andrew Vogt and Oscar Clemetson, h[...]retirement he carves walking canes, does the team of horses. In 1928 Dad bought a tractor but we still[...]for feed but not enough. People had to sell most of their John Olson, son of Tikken and Alphild 01son, was born 1-8-14, in sto[...]Albert Swanson until the spring of 1929 when he went to work for Ole[...]ferent farmers until he started farming north of Dooley in 1940. I married innie Arneson, 4-9-37, a daughter of Ed ard and arie |
| daughters. Mabel, Frances, Harold, and Eudora all graduated from to Edinburg, ND where they now own[...]- jean, were born in Great Falls, MT. bor of Japan when peace was signed. When he was discharg[...]45, they bought Mabel's folks' farm, located east of Comertown. schools. John worked for[...]Janet married Randy Johansen, who is manager of the Farmers combined for 19 years. They went as far south as Oklahoma. Union Oil Co. of Edinburg. They have 2 sons, Jesse and Jeremy. Their son, Lyle, is married and has 4 boys. They live on the home[...]MT. He attended They are parents of 1 daughter, Diana. school in Comertown through th[...]e attended school Mark graduated from the Lutheran Bible Institute of Seattle and is in Westby and graduated from Westby HS in 1964. He attended school employed by LBI as a team member of the Music Outreach group, in Missoula for 1 quart[...]Ralph, born 5-6-80. Our family is active in church and community and our favorite Laverne also has a daughter Kim, born 5-9-69 , from a previous mar- pastime is music. riage. Laverne was also in the service, an[...]30-56. Lyle Eugene Olson, son of John and Mabel Olson, as born[...]7-15-43 in Plentywood, MT. His brother is Laverne Olson. He also had JOSEPH T. OLSON[...]Lyle's occupation is farming on the family farm. Joseph T. Olson came to, what is now, Sheridan County with his Ly[...]t- parents and brothers and sisters in the spring of 191 O. They tended Westby HS and[...]1961. He worked on farms for 2 homesteaded north of Dooley. The family of 7 spent the 1st year in a years. Then h[...]On 1-30-65, Lyle married Joan Solberg, daughter of Chester and Theoline Bjorle in Wisconsin . Their[...]H nry's Se ice after the lived for the remainder of their lives.[...]from the service in February 1969, Lyle got a civll se[...]hildren enjoyed their freedom and he healthful ay of life.[...]73 they moved They are all members of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Westby.[...] |
| [...]s served on I married Violet Berfett from Eureka, MT, 4-14-56. I retired in the church coun[...]hey 1980 and we live 20 miles east of Salem, OR. have both served on the Youth Committee. Joan also is presently the For my brothers and sisters see story of John Olson. Treasurer of the Immanuel ALCW. Kevin, Kelly and Troy are members of the Luther League.[...]homesteaded north of Dooley, MT. I was born in Dooley 12-13-17. My OSC[...]and worked at Lockheed Aircraft Plant and 9-20-32 from Ambrose, ND. Oscar was born in Milaca, MN,[...]n). In 1947 I married Neva Dorman from Oklahoma (born 2-28-31 ). Esther Anderson wa[...]CA. Her parents are Garvin Dorman (2-8-11) from Arkansas and Ivie Olsons and became good neighbor[...]Dorman (9-30-13) from Texas. She has 1 brother and 1 sister, Arion[...](1 0-3-48) is married to Carol Benson of California. They have 1 son[...]Gail Olson (1-6-53) is married to Jack Heaney of California. They[...]Katrina Olson (7-23-57) is married to Cliff Petitt of California. They[...], Eleanor, came to the Comertown area in the fall of 1919 his sister's (Mable Erickson) farm. Her husband (Pete) had passed from Madison, MN. They resided with Oscar Olson, a brother who lived away a month before of appendicitis and she was unable to carry on[...]Justus Ueland place, until they moved to the farm of 360 acres the wor .[...]in Section 23-37-57 which they purchased from Charlie Ebling in July Oscar farmed and work[...]me house on the property with the help hard years of the 30s. of my grandfather, Ole Olson, Aas from Madison, MN. They farmed A son, Kenneth, wa[...]the harvest and to visit. Dad died in July 1963 of Hodgkins disease. in Wyoming. other is now a resident of Bethseda anor, Enumclaw, WA, at the Dad sold[...]in 1945 and moved to Plenty ood. age of 92 years. He orked at many different jobs. y moth[...]15 to rn J. anri a herine Olson on the farm north of Dooley, T. I went to the Brightsman country schoo[...]ine ile Camp near Frenchtown, and a aise on edge of Bison Range. I attended Kinmans Business Coll[...]I was pastor at Fair Play, 0 WA, o ner of Spartan Agency-Realtor; arcella S. Fisher,[...] |
| [...]rd Chris Junior Pedersen, son of Chris and Lemanda Pedersen, mar- and was also Sun[...]ried Lorraine Anne Soderquist, daughter of Swen and Clara Soderquist the Ueland School Board[...]He was also a direc- on 10-12-48. tor of the Federal Land Bank, from Sheridan County. They sold the[...]His family consists of 2 brothers and 4 sisters, they are as follows: RA[...]el Lagerquist (9-5-21 ); Dale on 9-25-35. Raymond is the son of Mattie and Eric Olson of Comer- Pedersen (2-6-34), died 12·4-46 . town, MT. Both are deceased. Hilda (Larson) Olson is the daughter of Chris was born 12-5-1886, at Hestlund, Denmark, and died Pete and Lena Larson of Dooley, MT, both deceased. We lived in Com-[...]68 . years. We bought the restaurant in Comertown from Otto Pohle in Lorraine was[...]school in Dooley and Comertown and graduated from Comertown HS in both found work at Firlands Sanit[...]son, married Marlene Petrie in 1959. Marlene was from Miles City, MT and they now live in Seattle. Duan[...]ler in 1964 and they have 1 son, Jeffrey Ray, who is 14 years of age. Dick and Lois run their own business, AdCent[...], in Seattle. They live in Bellevue, WA, a suburb of Seattle.[...]farm 1½ miles south of Comertown where they still reside. Born to GEORGE[...]and Westby. On 7-17-66 he dro ned at the age of 15½ in a lake on Missouri in 1885. They met at[...]also discovered on JL Ranch land in the vicinity of Overland, Saskatchewan. Whil they ere here,[...]The The Pedersens are members of the Plen ood Lutheran Church. neighbors all got t[...]all ere helping. They lived there un ii the fall of 191 O They moved o ontana IRVIN and EVELYN PEDERSO about 2 miles south of the Canadian border and 12 mil north of By Fern Schutz (P derson) Westby. They homesteaded on 320 acres of prairie land. Th re ere y[...]the children attended There ere long hours of ashing cloth s on the ashboard, ba -[...]farms. y fol s ere very active in the own supply of meat and eggs Dad broke the bi gest share of his land Lone Tree, Pleasant Valley area. other also sang at church with the ith a team of horses and a alkmg plo . other and e ids mil ed[...]to Betty and they had 3 children: ife for some of their neighbors.[...]arvel died 11 -20-78. Dad never ent back to Virginia, but his sister, Laura, came to Fern, 3-19-29, graduated from Westby High, married George visit him from Virginia ,n 1952. om ent bac to 1ssoun a couple of Schutz. We live in Auburn, WA and[...]mechanic and electrician and is no retired e cept for taking care of They bought a house and moved to Ple[...] |
| [...]as born 10-8-1890 at Park River, ND, the daughter of Carl and Kristi[...]died 8-31 -67. Josephine died 2-21 -84 at the age of 93.[...]ebecca, 2 months. He teaches in Salem, OR and she is a Springs school. The school building re[...]n the com- nurse at Salem General Hospital. Paul is also very active in their munity. My h[...]se Schutz, 7-13-50, married to Rick Niemeyer, who is his brother Emil. Art and I were married on 4-15-28. We purchased manager of the Les Schwab Tire Shop at Ephrata. Karen is a housewife land with good buildings in 1929 just 1 mile east of my parent's home and helps out at the store. They[...]ry year. Carolyn Joan Schutz, 11-19-54, and is married to Floyd Cantrell, foreman at Weldco in E[...]ly homestead school, graduated from Plentywood HS, and attended Valparaiso southeast of Comerto n Paren s ere Chris (1892-1978) and Elnor[...]He received a (Nielsen) Pedersen (1892-1921) both of horn immigrated from Oen- Bachelors Degree from inot State Teachers College and a aster's mar . Half-brother of C. Junior Pedersen ho resides near Comerto n. Degree from the U of . Harold married Charlotte Gaines in 1952. Her Graduated from Comertown HS in 935 . parents ere Tony and Verna Games of Archer, T. Joined the US Air Force in 19 1 and retired from active du y as a Harold and Charlotte live in Redmond, WA, here Harold is Colonel in 1964. Had tours of duty m California, Arizona, ew e ico, employed as the Business anager of the Lake ashmgton School ebras a, Alabama and a[...]strict. They have children, ma ( rs. Ph~ S1oding) of Salem, OR· and in ewfoundland, Canada. Last tour of du y as as Director of Per- Lois ( r. arren Craig) of Lyle, A; Gail ( rs. Lance Ketterling) of sonnel! for Davis- onthan Air Force Base in Tucso[...], A and Bart in ir land WA. One grandson, 1chael, is the at the Penta on in ashington, DC he completed his BS degree from son of ina and Phil Sjodin . he University of aryland. Upon retirement in 1964 returned to rt and I ere both active members of Trinity Lutheran Church, graduate school at the University of Arizona here he obtained both h1ch as or ginally located 1/4 mile from our farm. The church the aster's Degree ( BA) and[...]in the late 40s. I taught Sunday Administration. From 1969 o 1983 as a Professor of ar eting a school for many years and am a charter member of the Ladies Aid Cali1ornia State Polytechnic Univ., Pomona, CA from which he retired hich as organized in[...]rs and arried to the former Sylvia Rushing of Stephenville, TX . They as ins rumenta[...]hich brought po er to the rural areas east of Plenty ood in 1948. He[...]served as a director of this REA board as ell as a director on both the A[...]n. He lived in Edenburg, and Art retired from farming in 1970 but continu d to live on the home Sarles, D. He took a homestead north of Dooley. pla[...] |
| [...]rented a farm northwest of Comertown. He worked on WPA that John Reinla[...]ot his education in Germany. spillway of the Fort Peck Dam. They were there until early m[...]Sena Lola married Leroy Rusbult from illiamsburg, IA on 9-10-60. died 5-7-84.[...]peo- Red was an active member of the Sheridan Saddle Club. He as a ple around Dool[...]e worked at the Leland Hotel in Boss of the Sitting Bull Wagon Train, which s arted at Wo[...]Sask., Canada. It as held in commemoration of the 100th anniver- Beer in 1930. They bought a sheep ranch at Shelby. They sold that sary of Sitting Bull's return to the United States. and w[...]le ranch. They lived there Because of his love for horses, he spent many hours in train[...]erests are boys and 1 girl. The daughter, Corale, is a teacher in Socoro, gardening,[...]her was born in Bro ns Valley, . A the age of 5 she came children. with her family to[...]engineer. He orked in the Los Angeles Airport. H is married and h R1 rson family moved[...]and m 1930 they moved to Com- 1 daughter. He died of cancer at the age o 2. Seo born[...]hardest years. 'The Depression and the Drouth of the 30s." H stay d 18 years. Esther was married t[...]hon ymoon, e had a car accident near Great Falls, from orth Oa ota in 1930 ith his parents, els and Anna[...]his dad rented the Brockley place 1/2 mile north of Com- Clarence lov d cars and t[...]bin married Edna Peele on 1-12-33. Born north est of Westby In 1975 e retired from farming and sold the farm. Clarence 1oined on 5-24-11 , she as the daughter of George and Effie Peele. She had 2 the Sons-of- o ay Lodge, and al ays offered Lodge memb[...] |
| [...]o Comertown Clarence passed away 9-10-80, and is buried in the Plentywood school,[...]the same since his tion in 1972 from the NMC in Havre. From 1963-83 Stacy Rierson passing.[...]served 20 years as Sheridan County Superintendent of Schools. She I was born in Sheridan County an[...]ere Soren and has been a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma International since Mine Kristensen, page 17 3 of the Sheridan's Daybreak. My brother is 1965. Henry Christensen, rural Westb[...]th and spend winters in Arizona. They are parents of 3 sons, Corwin, Glasgow; Rodney, Forsyth; and Tom[...]JAMES and ELLEN ROBIESON Son, Howard, is married to Sharon Baker and they live at Woodland[...]He married CA. He does trucking. They are parents of 4 sons, Danny, Dale, Dean, Ellen Own[...]ft Dooley 9-20-23. James continued as a depot age of 93.[...]18), Francis Joshua Leonard Rierson, son of els and Anna Rierson, as born on[...]2-30). his parents' homestead near Rhame, D. Both of his parents ere natives of or ay els (1875-1945) and Anna (1880-1946). Other GEORGE and SARA ROOKSBY members of the family are Clarence (deceased 1980) Bennie (d[...], Sara GiU came to Canada from Dawn County Ireland, around 1900 and Gladys. Afte[...]Roo sby from attingham England. They had 2 sons born at Redvers. S acy Rierson, daugh er of illiam and Anne nhal , as born Sas[...]in 1911 . The 12-26-17 in Divide County, 0. Bo h of er paren s homestead d in famil[...]80- ovember 1959) and est of Dooley. George passed a ay ·n Kenmar Hospital in[...]y set11ed on her mother's homestead 3 miles north of Wes by, T. came to live i1h them a[...]to Doo ey HS for 3 La es, . 0 her members of her family are Harold 191 : Alpha it- years hen left home and graduated from Card ell HS in Jefferson in chell, 1913; and Elmer, 1919. AJI of the children a ended elementary 1929[...]hools in Comerto n and Plen- ty ood and graduated from the Plentywood HS. Allan is a bnc layer living in Ravenna, OH; Yvonne is a government relations specialist tth the ational[...]en resides ith his family ·n Forsyth, T. From 1941 to 1944, Leonard, Stacy, and their 1s[...] |
| [...]farmed Sanford Fransen's farm. In the spring of 1943 they bought the various companies. The last[...]e Gillette in 1963 and they graduated from Westby HS. have 4 children , Cindy, Randel, Ryan[...]Sally {2 -13-42) is a registered nurse and presently lives in Seattle[...]and works for the University of WA student health service. REGINALD ROOKSBY[...]Curtis (5-16-44) married Sharon Heinrich of Moccasin, MT on I was born in Redvers, Sask.[...]ting Company. We lived on a homestead 1O miles NE of Dooley and I lived there until Russell {7-13-4 7) graduated from MSU and after graduation 1942 when I went to the[...]served 2 years in the Army, 8 mon hs of his service spent in Vietnam. went to work lambing on a sheep ranch west of Circle, later for the After his discharge from the Army he taught Industrial Arts, 2 years at Ersness ranch west of Plentywood. In 1952 I went to work for the[...]ied 1·2-78, and Plentywood. I have many memories of the pioneer neighbors, Joe Hut- also the farm north of it which was formerly the Jens Ibsen place. He to[...]married Vicki Christensen, a daughter of Gene and Joan Robinson of new model T Ford car in 1 of our straw stacks. As the livestock ate[...]Arlene (5-12-49) is married to John Hove and has 2 children:[...]Cleo (7-24-51) is married to Rod Mack and lives in Capitola, CA.[...]Susan (2-4-55) is teaching music at Ramstein Air Base in West[...]Germany where she has been since August of 1981.[...]11 -10-83 to Wade Drew of Big Sandy, MT. Wade teaches 4th grade at[...]Westby school. Lori has a hobby of raising a few sheep and cows.[...]Denmark here she visited the last living sis er of . Peter Jensen,[...]arm southwest bought in 1943. of Westby to atthew and Elizabeth Samuelson. His mot[...]I by Robert O. Johnson, a nephe of Louise's. He gre up there and as a[...]LaGran |
| [...]at the Gibson, Raymond, Coolidge and graduated from Westby, May Hector and[...]ldren. the Gibson, Raymond, Coolidge, graduating from Westby, May 1968. He went to college at Minot, N[...]I came to Sheridan County from Eugene, OR in September 1930, Overgaaard in West[...]MT. of published articles, stories, poems and books. I h[...]from the University of Oregon.[...]On 4-21-33 I married Peter Ambrose Schumacher of Dooley. Born in By Anne Schumacher[...]Superior, WI in 1903, he had come from Dent, MN in 191 O with his That agic Word " onta[...]y homesteaded north ontana had a sound of magic to me. I was 18 years old, had just of Dooley. graduated from ontrose, M HS and assigned to teach school in on-[...]ere Ambrose was postmaster. We became the parents of tained a country school for me to teach. I was t[...]and, Hector Schumacher. He lived on a farm north of Dooley, and was in the to n for the wee end. He w[...]HS and as living on his parents' heat farm north of Dooley up towards the Canadian border. Th[...]came o meet me at school the st day. I was afraid of loo ing oo young for teaching so I[...]engines for · he avy, and I augh . By the fall of 1944 e ere The children were very good and[...]nbar. A' a Cerny, Colorado Springs, CO, treasurer of the Broad- good supply of moisture. The wheat crop was good. There were 3 g[...]ce, ho were John Cerny, facul y of Billy itchell HS; children: John . ar , and there from innesota, were prominen people in the town. Walte[...]. Baton Rouge, LA; First ational Bank, operated 1 of the grain elevators. Grace taught school t[...] |
| [...]tana she enrolled at the University of WA. Lydia moved to Tacoma, teacher; Master's degr[...]gview, WA. Claire Hector Schumacher (brother of Ambrose) married Anne Franey m[...]. sons, Mark Kevin (11 -19-55) is a meat cutter for Lucky Stores: on Their children[...]ried Janet Saftko. Clifford Carl Knight (7 -9-57) is mar- Robert Schumacher, and daughter, Irene Schum[...]ackson and lives in Puyallup, WA; they have 2 tor is deceased. children. Clifford is a saw filer and Susan works for H & R Block. Eric[...]Douglas (11 -28-60) works for the state of Washington in the stamp 50th wedding anniversary in April with all of our children , most of the program. Kurt Kenneth Knight (4·1-70) is in the 8th grade. grandchildren and 3 great-grand[...]on 4-1-37 in Longvie , WA. Jerry Highlights of our Sheridan County days include the Silver Jubilee in married Norma June Knutsen from Burlington, WA in 1959. Jerry grad- 1938. Ambrose was a charter member of the Montana Association of uated from the University of WA School of edicine in 1963. He is an Postmasters, and a well-known baseball player (from North Dakota to Ass. Professor of Pediatrics at the university. He is also Clinical Direc- Canada). As a teacher, I presented many community programs and tor of the Mental Retardation Center. Jerry and orma liv[...]. We belonged rest Park just north of Seattle, WA. They have 3 children : Clifford to S[...]Wayne graduated from PLU and hopes to enroll in medical school. Todd J[...]ing. Jill graduates from high school in 1984. J. R. Seger, Jessie Cox[...](age 7), and Ross (age 4) moved to Dooley in June of 1920. We came from southern Idaho and OSCAR and DO[...]By Patsy Smith Davies Johnson in Dooley until May of 1924 when we moved to Scobey.[...]Mother taught school in Dooley and was principal of the school in of his parents, Waldo Otto Smith and Anna Oscarlena[...]sister, Verna, ere orphaned Dooley was a port of entry from Canada. Sometime after we left in October of 191 8 when their parents died from complications of the Dooley, the port moved to Raymond. Dad was a[...]Jensen and uncle iels Jensen. Oscar graduated from the U of a DR. CLIFFORD J. SELLS[...]oo , grade school in Dooley, and taugh (Continued from Sheridan's Daybreak Book)[...]s Evelyn Olson as born 8-13-23 a home on the farm of her family moved to Longview, WA where Or. contin[...]and Mary had 2 girls and 2 boys. The 1 of 7 sisters and 3 brothers She graduated from Come o n HS and girls are Theresa Hazel (11 -14-1[...]. A sho Rosemary married Roy Leonard Filla of elso, A in ay 19 O.[...]Paul Sells as born in inneapohs, , 11 -10-2 Bill is a Patsy is married to David Johnson They hav 2 daughters, Kelse veteran of WWII. He served in th avy. In 942 he mam Dorothy[...]and Al is. Th liv m Fair Oa s, CA. Scott is mam d to athy Patton Jean Oirchrel of Portland, here she is a nursing sup rvisor. Th y[...]lor Davies is r married to Pat Zyler and lives in Th Dalles, OR[...]II. Dale L Roy Soderquist, son of S en and Clara Soderquist, married He married Cla[...]Elona "Toni" Arlette Brunner, daughter of Ed ard and Erna Brunner. film processing plant in[...]ing 1th his dad until his tending PSU and Kristen is a senior in high school. Bob and Clare have[...]ary Lally Sells were divorced. ary died in August of on the Shendan County Stockmens Assoc., and 1s presently 1 of the either 1979 or 1980.[...]directors for the Farmers Union Oil Co. of Plentywood.[...] |
| [...]lived on the Tansom located about 10 miles north of Anne Pedersen (1 ·9-30); Deloris "Mae" Anderson[...]and Asarco Smetler and retired in June 1983. farm from Dale's mom in 1968 and are the 3rd generation on[...]ves in Tacoma, WA and same farm. They are members of St. John's Lutheran Church as were[...]Janice (Mrs. Charley But1z) of Spanaway, WA. She has 3 children:[...]Rosalyn of Tacoma, WA has a son, Dion.[...]Eloise of Tacoma, WA has 2 daughters, Patricia and Carrie,[...]Nancy of Tacoma, WA has 2 sons, Javier and Quiney.[...]e keep busy with our grandchildren and also think of Montana[...]and purchased a farm from Arthur Dahl north of Dooley. He moved to Elana Brunner was born 6[...]6-7-66. (4-24·0 to 9- 1-83). Elona came from a family of 15 brothers and sisters; all their names started[...]riage they lived on the Canadian side, just north of Walhalla 7-11-82); Elma Aline Ceartin (4-10-33); Elizabeth Alice Pie inpaugh D. Four of their children were born at Walhalla. They were R[...]ed and confirmed at First English Lutheran Church of Bainville, T. She graduated in 960 from Bainville HS. She hen attended Robinson's School of Beauty Cul ure in inneapohs, and graduated Februa[...]-2 -17 to Bert and Andrea Solheim on a farm north of Dooley. y sisters are Hazil Solberg, Phoem , AZ;[...]ecause times passed a ay e cept Ella of Bend, OR and Ben of Tul , 0 . were hard. I also helped on the farm, p[...]d). Florence was born on the Jess Coo place north of Comer- y mother, rs.[...] |
| [...]have been farming the Ed Campbell farm north of Dooley and still am Evedine and her husband, Waldemar Lane, live on a farm east of for Erna Campbell. Plentywood. They have 2 children. Vicki is married to Chris Ruby; they have 2 children, Crys[...]iel Joseph, and live in Minot, ND. Jack graduated from MSU in engineering and is employed at Boe- ings in Seattle. June and he[...]ice, Elinor, Clarice, and Earl moved to Comertown from Colgan, ND in 1928. Egil managed a local elevator[...]heran church and school. Helen and Olga graduated from Comertown HS.[...]On 8-10-55, I married Ann Jensen of Reserve daughter of r. and[...]from Plentywood HS, Kathy in 197 4 and Linda in 1975.[...]Billings Business College and Linda to College of Beautician in Billings.[...]Kathy is married to David aier (formerly of Plen ood) and lives in[...]Billings. He is assistant wrestling coach and math teacher at Bil[...]icki Lynn (4 -7-80) and Stacy Jo (8-20-81). Linda is a[...]n or ed 7 years for Sheridan Co. ASCS until 1960. From Josephine was born 8-14-1894 and died 5-4-84.[...]and Recka Strand homes eaded about 5 miles north of Com- ertown. They raised cattle and wheat.[...]h, er mother Th parents of Hazel Thompson ere Peder and Ju da Bruvold. (Reck[...]home ith 2 She as born in 1911 . of Edith's brothers, Alvin and Genn Alv·n di d at the age of 15. au ht school ·n[...]27 ears oft aching. Haz arri d Harry T ompson of a heart attack, as did both Glenn and Edt h. Glenn has 4 ch, dr n in of tn1939. Harry's f A. TT pon, bom[...]-189 in At m na, I and di d 3-5-80. I as num r 1O of th ir family. y broth rs and sist rs ar hst d in the Raymond s cron. y 1st 3 years of school ere in Pl nt ood School. I nt to Raymond S[...]to Plen- ywood for high school. I played 3 y ars of varsity bas tball. e nt to th state tournament 2 out of the 3 years. fter graduation I went south[...]and end d up in Hamilton F, Id, CA. I a released from th s rvice in 1950 to Harry and Hazel mov d to Washington in 1939. Harry retired from come home and help my mother on the farm b[...] |
| A. T. Thompson started a store with supplies from Minnesota. He Plentywood; Steve, O[...], OR. Annie then married about 1O miles northeast of Antelope. He died 9-14-1 7.[...]Rinke, KS. Annie ty "back home." The friendliness of people and neighbors is never still resides in Culbertson. forgotten. No city experience is ever like the small town.[...]tywood and has 2 children. tlers of the Dooley community. Henrietta and Chris w[...]children graduated from Plentywood HS. Sheridan County in 1916, homesteading 15 miles east of Plentywood. They were among the 1st members of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Plentywood, which was originally located on Church Hill, 1/2 ROBERT ELWOOD TORGRIMSON mile south of their farmhouse. It was the spiritual meeting pla[...]known landmark around 1910. Dad from Ashby, MN and Mom from Madison, MN. They in the area. The church was mov[...]t, Marion, and Amanda, all now north of Dooley until Dad went to the Army during WWI and[...]war they moved to the Fred Decker farm northeast of California until they were grown up. The Toedte c[...]After Fort Peck they moved to Noxon in graduated from Plentywood HS in 1941.[...]ooley after being Robert was the only child of Melvin and Agnes Torgerson, born k[...]I now. Darrel was born 11-10-38 227) was he 5th of 1Ochildren born to lngri and Martin Torgerson in[...]ol. he met and married Agnes Ludvig. Agnes was 1 of 1Ochildren born to I attende[...]had filed a homestead claim in 1915 on a section of land in the China-Burma•lndia theater. After my discharge from the Air next to Melvin's. Gene Tutton now owns ha[...]Coast to Robert at ended he country schools of Lincoln, Jefferson, and Coast Store[...]m now back working part time at Jae son all north of Dooley and finished the 8 h grade in Comertown.[...]arch 20, 1943 I married Lela Baldwin of Ismay. Her maternal elvin worked as a deck han[...]elvin con- home and graduated from high school in Ismay. She is presently City tinued to farm, and orked as a bartender a he Spot Bar until his Treasurer of iles City. Her only brother no ranches he old hom[...]. Sheridan emonal Hospital. Agnes died at the age of 82 in July 977 . Our children[...]ey She as born in iles C1 y, 6-20-4 , is a graduate of the U of at in 1940. They lived in Sidney for a year hile[...]ought a sec- and her husband, Ron, is m the dirt moving business. tion of land from the county and farmed it until 1953 hen they move[...]p before lives in Billings. She is m the food service business. She has 2 sons. movi[...]enty ood in Her husband. Alan, is a heavy equipment salesman. She at ended 1968. Wh[...]spent a month in the Billings Hospital of cancer on 7-4-55 at iles City. and moved to Seatt[...]ancy Jo as born 5·6-56 in iles City. She is no office moved to Ya ima, WA where his wife too care of him at home. After manager for a[...]nt ood where Robert and graduated from Eastern ontana College in 81lhngs. resides in the[...]ctric wheelchair. We are members of the First Presbyterian Church m iles City and Alice is from the Andes community south of the 1ssouri River have been active[...]any years. I have been a ruling elder since south of Culbertson. She is the oldest of 11 children . Her mother, An- 19[...] |
| [...]1937 we moved on the McGrown farm north of Comertown. In the By Arvid's sister Evedean Lizotte spring of 1939 we moved to the Alfred Clemetson farm southeast of Arvid Edwin Torpen was born 3-12-19 at Hawley[...]I was born on a farm north of Comertown. My brothers and sisters when he was 14 or 15 years old at Lone Tree Church north of Comer- are listed in Evedean Lizotte[...]- town. He attended school at Ueland school north of Comertown. He nesota. I attended th[...]945. He attend- 1943. I was in the Army from January 1945 to August 1946. I farmed ed barber s[...]married Delores Johnson in southeast of Comertown and worked on farms until I moved to Li[...]Their 1st years of married life were spent in Westby, T, and later[...]Comertown, MT. This is where I attended grade and high school,[...]until she retired. She is no living in Portland, OR near her daughter[...]t row: Clinton. is an attorney. The oldest, Edwin William, was[...]as a son, Warren cCall, ho just moved to Portland from ried Jeannette Lognette (1-16-51) in California.[...]n as born in 1920 and died in 1980. He lived most of his The 2nd child, Linda Jean was born 5-8-5[...]3 children: Robert John Jalmor is retired and lives in his o n home in Spo ane, A.[...]did construction for a number of years. He is single. Third child isis smgle also and ried Annie Lognette (10-28-54) and[...]rmy during II, all Fourth child is Debra Kay, born 6-15-54 . On 8-11 -73 she married[...]esa, AZ. y hobby is restoring "an ique" cars. I hav 2 odel " " Fifth child is Susan arie . born 1-14-56. On 2-28-79 she married[...]they have 2 children: 1chol Ed in from construction in 1975. (5-2-79} and Jamie Damel (9[...]Cahforma and The 8 children of Jim and Tllhe Vincent ar Anna lie, Josephine, rem[...]Sheridan County, s'd th grav s of h r husband and her brother, Wallace Ervin To[...]WI and as a young man he set up a homestead north of Comerto n. nn Seltv dt has[...]band, Andre • died of a h art attac in Sept mb r 1965.[...]daughter. Her husband, ver tt, died of heart attac in F bruary 1973.[...]Roy Vincent has stay d on the Vincent place north of Comerto n[...]and for over 1Oyears has gone to the home of our sister, Ann. m orth[...]n 8 10-1893, died 4-9-60. 1966. She as from Ha ley, . She worked as post mistress in Com[...]married while he was in the Army. After and that is where they met in 1916. They ere marri d 1[...] |
| They now have a home about 1O miles northwest of Kalispell where was born 3-8-61 .[...]il tanker somewhere off the West Coast at the age of 50. He had been married 10 years. He is buried at Seattle.[...]An important part of our family life is Christian fellowship. We wor-[...]ship with the Church of Christ in Plentywood. We also enjoy summer[...]We enjoy traveling, and some of the outstanding trips we Mrs.[...]d barbered in Rhonda graduated from Westby in 1977, worked at Ben Franklin's Seattle,[...]enda attended high school at Weyburn, Sask. Vince is at ACU in Irene was clerk-typist in offices[...]ly 1948. They secretarial course and is employed at Tvedt Ins. in Plentywood. We lived in[...]nise and Alan Philip. Another grand- ed for Corps of Engineers 30 years and retired in 1981 at age 55. They son, Brad Richard, died of menigitis. moved to their present home in 1970. It is 4 miles north of Fort Peck. We are the 2nd generation of the pioneers. Vic has experienced They have 2 son[...]ranch life from a team of horses and pitch fork, to a heated cab tractor[...]for ceramics; Victor and arlys are natives of he Comerto n community, hav- every d[...]rms. Andrew and Charlene Vogt's family consisted of girls and boys. Victor was he 7th child, born 9-1[...]ALICE and WILLIAM WESTRUP arlys, daughter of Oscar and Olga Clemetson, was born 3-21 -32 and[...]zotte and Wallace Torpen stories.) I was baptized of bare fee , the Saturday night bath in the wash tu[...]2-26-20. I attended Ueland school and graduated from Comertown in he ice ell, also ice to make ice cr[...]e both educa ed a the Comertown school. Our means of June 1941 I ent to i nesota and wor[...]Trail south of Comerto n. He entered the avy, arch 1945 and as[...]Comertown in the inters of 1945· 6. e moved to Helena in October passed a a[...]ess course, and or ed at Ab rdeen, A in a plywo d of- th city. I or ed at Capitol Laund[...]at Valley Linen until 5-8-81, retiring because of my health. I moved to As a wedding gift, Vic s dad gave us a floe of 100 chickens, East Helena and in July 1982 I moved to a farm east of Froid I h E e- which proved to be a valuable 91ft[...]dean and Ernest Lizotte. I am a m mber of the om n of the oose groceries. So e started out wi h 200 acr[...]Helena and Plen ood, raduatmg from the latter in 1961 . She mar- For several y[...]son, Richard Angus Bro n (2-20-80), died 6-18-80 of sudden infant the farm census and in 1960 the pop[...]n are Joseph (3-4-66) and Ter ASC doing measuring of land and gram bins[...]school in H I na graduatin in our home at the age of 2½ months. Then our son, Vincent Eugene,[...] |
| [...]We purchased the Dr. Cooper farm north of Dooley and farmed for[...]. My dad is Gordon (Pete) Goltz and my mother is lling (Marsh) Goltz. Front row: Viola,[...]Dale, and a sister, Ruby. I, Sharon, the youngest of[...]the 3, married Gary Zentner, the oldest of 6 children and the son of ln- William Emel, Jr. (9-22-47) attended sch[...]He entered nozent and Eva (Roll) Zentner of Mott, 0. Our 2 children are Lorilee the Army, Dec[...]lis, OR. southwest of Plentywood and then moved into Plentywood for a s[...]ration. In 1946 e moved to the farm 2 miles north of Dooley. June 1967. She attended Long Beach Medica[...]aduating March 1969. She married Bill Wayne Burns of Johnson, now of Alaska, and I were the only 2 rn the class. I ent[...]ng the winter months e stayed ith an divorced and is working as an Xray aide in Helena. She married De[...]I graduated from Plentywood HS in 1961 and graduated from[...]I was born in Eide, orway, 8-3-23, daughter of Ole and Louise After Gary's discharge from the Air Force at Fortuna, Din 1965, Silseth, 1 of 5 children.[...]declared, I met Ludvig through my sister From there e moved o Federal ay, for a short stay, and in who is married to his brother. Ludvig visited his brothe[...]St. anain's parish wher he d office as the V. P. of In October 1923, when Ludv·g as 16, h and h[...]ey came to their aunt and for night of 1975. h1I e ere living there, our priest pass d a[...]and Gary as chosen to b 1 of the pallbear rs. In 1940 Ludv'g join[...] |
| 1980 we moved to the farm just north of Dooley where we now reside. We belong to St. Joseph's Church in Plentywood and I am currently the V. P. of Altar Society. Our children go to Plentywood School where Lorilee is now a senior and has been accepted into National College of Rapid City, SD. Our son Cory is a freshman at Plentywood. BETTY IVERSON ZOANNI |
| This stone was erected 10-6-31 in memory of the founding of the Dagmar Colony, 10-6· . It was r ·[...]g Damsh Hen ag . the Danish Flag is proudly flown beside the American Flag.[...] |
| This photo is taken looking toward the northeast. It shows Niels Lodahl's shelterbelt and the west trees of Dagmar. The white object left of center in the tree line is the stone erected by Niels in honor of E. F. and Mariane Madsen. Dagmar has a short ain Street but is long on people whose lives carried over from age to age. Words change meanings, customs vary,[...]changing circumstances replace one way of life with another." |
| [...]nformed and there was interest shown by residents of the area. Con- sequently, plans were made and construction of a Fire Hall began the fall of 1982 and completed the spring of 1983. It is a building that houses 2 fire trucks with a train[...]stroom facilities. An open house was held October of 1983 and since that time it has been used by many[...]r years a 2-room school was built, but the coming of rural electrification in Produci[...]ict have dramatically 1948 was the basis for most of the changes that have taken place[...]lent teachers all contribute o A long series of improvements at the school began with a well in our good school system. This is evidenced by the State Department of 1950 followed by a teacherage in 1953 and a new s[...]ion evaluator who performed an on-site evaluation of our 1954. In the spring of 1957 the building was enlarged to provide 3[...]-teacher classrooms and more space. In the summer of 1983 we remodeled and school he had ever visited in his 12 years of evaluating state schools. enlarged the apartment[...]hers since 1964, We are proud, too, of the many honor roll students e send on to area ar[...]high schools from Dagmar, telling us that the small rural school do[...]Our purchase of Apple computers this year for classroom use laun-[...]ches us into the computer age-a long ay from great granddad's[...]Trustees ho have served the patrons of the district during his[...]period of transition have been ilbur Anderson, Harry Olsen,[...]' original Distr ct 9. As a result, busing of stud nts cam n cess Our 1 bus route to the south nd est of O mar b an ith the 1952-53 school term. In 1955 a 2nd route as add d o g1v to families from the anne ed area north and e t of Oa mar ho h d been attending school as non-res·d[...]Our school lunch program as b gun in a portion of the basement area in 1960, here etha Ols n as the coo for many years fol- lo ed by 8 a J nsen. Judy ilemon is no compl tmg h r 3rd year serving meals to our tudents. Our current enrollment is 26· indergarten through grade 8, taught[...]Oto J., ., and old L. tion of being the last of Sher'dan County's rural schools still in o[...] |
| [...]y 1970s. The 1st Those who were of Danish descent were proudly wearing blue rib- ma[...]In 1981, the area celebrated the 75th year of both communities. area and lasted for just a few years. Ida Thuesen was a member of this The first 7 settlers moved into the area t[...]1906, group and was also a charter member of our current club. and the Danes have always enj[...]ations. The 2-day In February of 1948, 16 ladies met at the Sam Sampsen home event was held in the small town of Dagmar on July 25-26. with County Extension Agent, Judith Hollenbeck for the purpose of or- The weather was perfect, and from all over the United States and • ganizing a[...]nden, but unfortunately, their plane was delayed. How- projects. A play was presented with the[...]babies in the community-Mrs. Dagmar (Nielsen) Way of Red- quilt was made and those proceeds s[...]County Nursing ding, CA and Mrs. Dagmar Nielsen of Santa Cruz, CA. Home, Br[...]Northeast ontana, and Junior Miss Lori Guenther of Dagmar. State Senator Ed Smith and Rep. Glenn Jac[...]years. They have helped with the improvements of the playground.[...]Local men built a cook-house for clubs to serve from and we have pro- were also in the parade, along[...]vided equipment necessary to operate it. tion of iels Miller, that was composed of all past and present in- strumentalists from the area. The Governor arrived in time to[...]community band and chorus performed in the area of the trees directly east of he ball diamond, and 29 costumed couples under the direction of Harry and etha Olsen performed Danish Fol Dancing[...]50th Jubilee. Ove was the only direct descendant of the st 7 settlers that participated in the even.[...]served to more han 1000, and the a ernoon sa some of the Old Timers once We have[...]Garden During he event, slides and movies of the 50 h Jubilee ere (fresh and pres[...]e as and hopefully, i will continue. part of the en ire celebration. For the 75 h, it as decid[...]creenings, such as Tub rculosis -Ray and the face of the community had changed-became broader, in hat[...]ven by memb rs aturally, there were less of he 'older genera ion' of Danes at the and e hop to continue support in[...]rning orkshops community· or the same atmosphere of or ing together to achieve and lessons The fello ship of the Homema ers is holesome and n- our goals, even though fewer of hose wor ing ere of full Danish des- joyable. Our membershi[...]have a pro ram that inter sts everyone. I is o our advantage to learn ty was involved in some way, with the surrounding communities' en- from the older members, yet the need for young and ne[...]present. It is right that e are able to gro in kno I dge to ether. ost of the area homes hosted guests, and there ere many eetings are held every 2nd Tuesday of the month at our homes. campers par ed in the area of the 'par ' and in the to n itself.[...]and, Vice President; and Laura cover the expenses of the giant undertaking. The coo books prove[...] |
| [...]to the declining numbers of these people and the survival of the Lodge, Lodge 283 of Dagmar, MT[...]tion was officially organized 3-15-1O at the home of National Convention in 1959, it was vot[...]was Polarstjernen Lodge 283 members of the Danish Brotherhood Lodges throughout the United af Det Danske Brodersamfune (North Star Lodge 283 of the Danish States and Canada. T[...]Lodge and support it can qualify. Children of the Lodge members can Lodge 283 is subordinate to the Danish Brotherhood in America, be enrolled at any age and at the age of 16 can become voting organized in 1882. Its membership consists of Danish people and their members if th[...]e United States. It was organized for the purpose of strengthening its members to honor the laws and the constitution of the United States. It also aided its members to become citizens of the United States, aiding and assisting its membe[...]its members other help and assistance. Many of the members who organized the lodge had been members of other lodges before coming to Montana. At the 1st[...]was decided to organ ize a lodge and elect a set of officers for the proper starting of the lodge. The 1st officers were: Jens Hansen, ex[...]trustee; P. A. In spite of the declining popula ion hich ma es it harder to[...]mbering m he 80s. I Andersen, outer guard. Others of the 29 charter members were; 0. P. is still the desire of the Lodge to see the membership gro and carry Ols[...]building was dedicated, it being buitt on an acre of left, but heir tradi are still s rong[...]d off o ome or One of these was known as "Stiftelsesfest", which marked[...]to a camp, date of the organization of the lodge on 3-15-1 0. Entertainment usually[...]mere o h consisted of a Home Talent Play followed by dancing and hen a[...]p ri night supper. The last one of these celebrations as the one mar ing[...]day 3-18-60. Another annual affair from ou co nd h n as he recognition of Constitution Day m Oenmar . This day mar d[...]our o n the time when a form of governm nt representative of e p op e as adopted. This as held on the 5th of June and ould start in th for ·[...]as an noon. A concession stand sold a variety of things throughout th day[...]rnmg. dancing later in th evening. The last of the eel b ations he d in[...]hil sin ing C ris m carols, much to the enjoym nt of all. · fter this candy and ap s r given to th chi dr n and hen dancing b an to th music of local[...]r i gC IS mad ava1labl h LC . m[...]casions, often In 1968 the me · m of he ge as remodeled. The in - doing a cantata at Christmas. This is a m1 d group of 20-some eager erior alls e e c[...]e k1tch n was vo·c s und r the dir ction of iels iller. changed to incl ormica[...]population of oung p ople goes up and do n. Teenagers are currently In th earlier years of the Lodge, dmlssion to the Lodge qurt[...]group difficult to facilitate during a time r t from the standpoint of ing of true Danish origin. Ho v r, du[...] |
| sen is Sunday School Superintendent over 34 children and[...]ough the years with an enroll- The "Gleaner" is the church grapevine, a publication sent out ment from 25 to 30. The largest group of 32 students attended in once a month containing minutes from the various meetings, a calen- 1932-33. The last term was the winter of 1933-34. Economic condi- dar of events, statistics, and an editorial by the pastor. Pastor Barak tions during the existence of this winter school were mostly "tough" Anderson is the editor, Jan Sundsted is the typist, Jens and Mayme and the costs were met entirely by voluntary contributions from Sundsted are the printers, and Ethel Sorensen, Cleo Nielsen and members of the congregation and students ranging in amounts from Dolores Sampson see that they are addressed prope[...]$1.00 to $30.00. Instructors' salaries varied from $255 to $375 for A church council consisting of 9 members plus the pastor is the the session. The pastors always provided enthusiastic leadership in governing body of the church. Members are elected 3 per year for 3[...]classes were conducted in the basement of the church with gym- Council members are Linda Ne[...]ge and meet other for the council at one time but from then until 19 75 serving on the needs[...]provide an opportunity for young people, many of whom had very Lucille Jensen, Marjorie Andersen a[...]me Sheridan's Daybreak was preciation of the Danish heritage in the younger generation. Th[...]llen, Alanna and Abram came in of stimulating thought, enrichment of the intellect, appreciation of August 1981.[...]cultural heritage, and development of strong bodies together with ac-[...]quisition of basic skills continued throughout the years. Each[...]Chris and Carl Johansen walked cross-country From the church minutes: 1970 saw the church balcony[...]veloped into a choir loft. 1971 was the beginning of 5th grade com-[...]They brought provisions from home and shared all the housekeeping traditional[...]duties of coo ing meals washing dishes, stoking the coal stoves, fill· 1975 saw the printing of the athanael-Volmer history book, here Is[...]cow. But there A W y. In 1976 a picnic area north of the church was developed on was time for fellowship comradery and tricks. the suggestion of Jens Sundsted to commemorate the Bicentennial[...]tt is fitting to conclude wi h an e cerpt from an article entitled LIV- year. In 1977 Alfred and Harriet Pedersen donated he model of the[...]I G YOUTH, ritten by Ejnar Ouus, one of the instructors for the Danish ship Danmar ' to b[...]annual- 11 Prairie Growth.'' symbolizing the "ark of salvation." In 1978 T e Luther n Boo f War-[...]The hving youth is concerned ith life. I must find a meaning a sh p (the green book) as adopted. 1979 saw the add' ion of the front entry covering he stairs and adding an extra classroom and storage purpose of life. There must be a God-given purpose for me- space. A solar system was installed on he sou1h side of this. hat is rt? here shall it be found? This shortlived life on earth Evergreen trees on the est end of he cemetery ere transplanted cannot be a mere stepping stone bet een eternities. There is from he Dennis and Dolores Sampson farm. 1980 sa weekl[...]something hich I shall do. What is it? ... Living youth be true munion instigated at[...]r home, to your country and o mankind-and he end of this term. This year also saw the merger of the AELC, ALC and LCA churches, to be enacted in[...]cial e perience in living for hose ho were a part of parishioners and pastors in attendance. An upda e[...]MARIE (MILLER)ADDISON At this time of remembering there are fewer men and women who[...]my parents were Peter and Anna iller were a part of the "living youth" that attended the Dagmar Young[...]92 . We grew up on the farm located 1/4 mile west of the Pastor Svend Jorgensen, who was called t[...]n getting the 3 month term establish· of the summer were taken up wtth Danish school,. whe[...]school was sponsored by Nathanael Lutheran Church of the history of Denmark, Danish songs, grammar, gymnastics[...] |
| [...]ey live in England. $100 scholarship. I graduated from MSU, Bozeman, in 1945. After[...]to raise 2 children. Her husband, Michael Taylor, is an engineer Chicago, I worked as Staff Dietitian[...]eresa (1961) and Rena (1963). All are living away from home. Six are mar- CLIFFORD and DAGM[...]on the ranch where we live. It was the homestead of his Clifford was born 5-3-06 at Bowbells, D the son of iels (Pete) father.[...]already out on their own. Four of the children, Walter, Victor, Ansgar.[...]the threshing machine. ing up ith ac1ivities of his children and grandchi dren, keep·ng in[...]ound ork. In 1928, she or ed cherish the memories of the many fam ily gatherings at the farm, hich on t e coo car of Harvey and Cliffo d Andersen. both of them enjoyed so much.[...]ere poor, so in I as born 9-9-1o, the 2nd of 5 children born to Christen and da[...]sister ho of Danish vacation school th re. mth grade I as at D[...]ornia. It as quite common that young gtrls from the country ent to the[...]mov d t y ar a. ed me of or mg Just long enough each y ar to earn mon y fo[...]available m farm homes. d'd ing for a numb r of families, staying n eir omes, here I as r at d m[...]or 3 years. Roland as born in 19 3. In the summer of 19 4 e moved to Texas here I still make my home.[...]good fortune to live, for many years on the edge of Lamar University campus, so the children could li[...]col . Paul now heads the service department of Boehnnger- annh m, a computerized blood[...] |
| claim south of Redding. In the summer of 1944, they bought a ranch in Whitmore. They lived[...]dren to look after. With the 4 older children out of high school and either married or working in Redd[...]jobs were available. Their family consisted of 5 children, Clarice Irene (1929), Arleen Shirley[...]n (SD 868) lived on their homestead 17 miles west of MAE (MADSEN) FISHBECK ANDERSEN[...]I was baptized at the Nathanael Lutheran Church of Dagmar and Chris and Hannah Andersen (SO 268). We[...]confirmed at the Reserve Lutheran Church. spring of 1917. I worked at home and on neighboring farms. I went to My grandparents raised the 3 of us, Vernon (7), Roger (5) and me Hiawatha School[...]memories are pleasant ones. Grandmother had a lot of baseball. I belonged to 4-H and we played ball almost every Sunday. of patience with us and she would read to us in Danish from Hans I worked on the Fort Peck Dam in 1935[...]very dear week. We paid room and board for 7 days of the week, so this left us to me and I feel as though I've gained a wealth of knowledge from her. with a wage of $1.75 for our week's work. This was not a paying[...]d- Vera ielsen as born on 8-14-16, daughter of Skov and ielsene mother would be looki[...]ollowing 6 years. grandparents raised most of the food we ate. We made trips to the In 1936 she[...]maid in private homes. sandhills (south of Dagmar) to pick chokecherries for the winter supp[...]of jelly and syrup.[...]attended Dane School at the athanael Church. Some of[...]sonage. Leora Lodahl Johansen as also 1 of my teachers.[...]farm and moved it to Reserve. I as a member of the Reserve ·H club[...]led by Hertha Lund. y 1st trip a ay from home as 4-H camp at[...]e time I daughters were born there. Connie, 1938, is married to Fran Covar- as promoted t[...]bec and I ere married and lived in Havre, here he is marr'ed o Gene Belisle and has children. They liv[...]nn, 1950 is married to Ro II er and they hve at ent, WA.[...]ician dad's farm . Our 3rd dau hter, Sandra, 19 1 is married to Jim Alb rs and hves ·n Rento[...]o or for the tel phone company. I as manager of he Dagmar Ball Club for many years and also[...]area. With to our new house in Dagmar. Vera died of cancer in October 1955. 3 st pdaught[...]mine, e On 4.5.57, I as married to ae F1shbec of Plentywood. She had are indeed a lar[...]ghter, Gail e are members of the athanael Lutheran Church. I as a 4-H was born[...]leader for 15 years. I am a member of the Da mar erribee's Home- I continued farmin[...]rs and the communi· farmed the L. M. Jensen land from 1970 until 1979 hen I retired.[...] |
| [...](ANDERSEN) HANSE Hans Andersen was a native of Denmark, born 3-14-1854. While[...]alization married Theodore (Ted) Hansen from Volmer. They farmed there and papers 9-17-1900 in[...]rmy in WWI. On 10-24 -21 , he married had retired from active farming. Hans died in 1937 at age 83 from a Rose Schermer (born 4-18-01 ). They[...]Lenora Gertrude {Stephens). was caught by a gust of wind that threw him to the ground. He had They farmed on the home place 1 /4 mile south of Dagmar. John was a walked to the house then was t[...]Danish changed teams and went the rest of the way. He had a stove in the Hall at Dagmar tha[...]ed and wore big sheepskin gloves to eep his hands from freezing garage to drive out the car. He had been looking forward to the day of while driving the team. Rose was a good p[...]friends said. Hans was a highly respected citizen of the cellent seamstress. In 1940 they mov[...]then to Polson, MT, where they farmed est of to n until retiring. Hans and his wife are b[...]and company. He was a member of the Danish Brotherhood Lodge 283 Anton Ander[...]3-11-1883, in Denmark to Hans and of Dagmar, and he ept up his membership until his de[...]agmar, Tin 1912 to farm with proud of his Danish heritage. He passed a ay 1 2-18-78 at the age of his 3 brothers and 1 sister. Anton married Matild[...]86. homesteaded the Pete Thuesen farm, which is now the residence of Rose is no residing at St. Joseph's Convalescent Center i[...]mother, Christine Andersen , died of cancer. Grandpa liv d I h us part Edith s family[...]of th ·m · drove a car 1th a rumb e seat and he used farmed in Volmer. The church is located on land donated by Andre[...]The Reserve mplemen as started in the early p ng of 922 by[...]m G or e And rsen and George Lund. In the fall of 1930 G org and el[...]a, Christensen planned he roads m ach d1r ction from A rve; they[...]to 0 e on then return d to Polson T, in the fall of 19 0. t hey DOROTHYJU[...]heater. nurse out of the circus. he gave ith his parents in Dagmar, he as an avid hist player and as th ma on of the champ·ons of a hist team that on at Pl nty ood. Andre[...]aughters: Judy L., Irene, bou ht a fe acres south of Polson here he farm d until his death in[...]y still liv s on the home Andrew was the son of Hans and Christine Andersen.[...] |
| [...]~a~mar so that Harvey could take care of the seeding. Shortly after ar- have 2 children: S[...]er. Harvey's sister Lily and Henry Brown came out from California HOWARD ANDERSEN[...]Grenora, ND. He in Grenora. spent from birth to age 12 in Sheridan County with his paren[...]n farm, "Hollow Rock", and and Rose Andersen. One of Howard's remembrances is that while in farmed it the 1st[...]many years. Now Gene and Geri Andersen are owners of the Hollow He was taken to Plentywood to the doct[...]Harvey (7-7-04) attended the Hiawatha school. One of the 1st years, his dad My par[...]ctor. Harvey and his brother Clifford spent a lot of time 1907. After living in Valley Ci[...]s born 3-23-12. We attend- Larsen on the building of the railroad near Opheim, and later on the Ft.[...]Church. The Brinkman family moved from Iowa to Dagmar in 1908. Three Money was scarce, so after graduating from 8th grade I went out of their children were born in Iowa: Carl (8-30-03);[...]-4-13. In 1928 I met Hugo Andersen of Dagmar. We went to Crosby, ND The H. C. Andersen[...]4, but after stating our names and parents' names of our home and we all attended that school. The yea[...]ame and both had to go to Franklin school because of lack of teachers. We enjoyed from Dagmar, so he listed me from Grenora to avoid confusion. Danish summer school[...]1st 4 years, we lived with his parents northwest of I graduated from Grand View College in 1925. That summer I went[...]n was born 4-23-35. He lives at Medicine Lake and is an Brightsman school near the Canadian border and[...]3). Andersen school. I received my 2-year diploma from the Teachers Col- Hugo Alberti (4-27- 40) lives in Havre, where he is Assistant Ad- lege at Flagstaff, AZ. The next 5 years were spent eaching in ministrator of the schools. He married Bonnie Stringer on 6-17-6[...]hey have 2 remember the dust storms in the spring of 934 as it as an endless daughter[...]I always walked to school and I remember mornings of daughter icole from a former marriage. In 1983 he married Michele crying before any heat could be felt from he newly started fire. The 1st Linton-[...]1934, I got a life teaching certificate. The fall of 1934, I joined my parents and brother Carl in the[...]rage. In the spring I am a member of the Nathanael Lutheran Church at Dagmar, and we m[...]seeded the grain early the Women of the Moose in Medicine Lake where I am an appointed of- that year, 1937; however, nothing grew, n[...] |
| [...]EN) ANDERSON Leslie was born 11 -25-17, son of Chris and Hanna Andersen (SD By Loretta Anderson 268) on the farm 1½ mile northwest of Dagmar. He had 9 brothers and Andrew was born 9-1 9-02 in Palmer, KS. He was 1 of 10 children sisters (see Eva Nustad story). Leslie attended the Hiawatha grade of Chris and Hannah Anderson (SD 268). He attended g[...]ng when the family moved to Mon- in the basement of the Nathanael Lutheran Church. He worked for[...]s inducted into the army and served rest of the family came by passenger train to Antelope. T[...]ircraft Gunnery Unit, which trained in the desert of about the same time in March 1917. A[...]rea, and with threshing crews during harvest. One of Normandy, landing there on DDay Ill. In 1945 he w[...]d. I, Marjorie, was born 10-26-23, daughter of Peter and Ida Thuesen (SD 277). I had 4 brothers,[...]ald. I attended the Hiawatha School and graduated from Antelope in 1941 . I worked in Los Angeles and Minneapolis, and in the winter of 1944-45 lived with my grandfather, who was 80 yea[...]in 1917. For 8 years Leslie drove the mail route from Dagmar to Reserve besides farm ing. We kept cows,[...]ood 5-28-28. Alice was We have been members of the Nathanael Lutheran Church all our born 10-4-08, daughter of Antone and Agnes Petersen (SD 919). Alice lives,[...]Volmer area where her parents farmed. League. He is a member of the Gun Club and now is playing a little golf. Andrew and Al[...]farm across from the Brotherhood Hall in north Dagmar. Andre and[...]ed for the WPA hile Alice and the boys took care of the[...]teachers as the 1-room school was across the road from the[...]and Andrew ould spend part of the winter visiting friends and[...]7-4-65 in Plentywood at the age of 57 . After Alice died Andrew lived in[...]Robyn Jeff and ancy. Andre died 9.4.57 at the age of 65. Back ro : Marjorie and Le[...]946, attended Hiawatha grade school and graduated from Medicine Lake in 1964. She attended EMC,[...](See Eva Nustad story for siblings.) I graduated from Medicine Lake in 1966. He attended EMC, Billings,[...]C, Havre, and received a degree in drafting from Wahpeton, D. In 1936 Leo Jensen and I[...]d. In 1937 I August 197O he married Geralyn Sneva of Grenora. They live on a returned[...]lks put in the crop. farm about 1Omiles northeast of Dagmar. They have 3 children: Brent,[...]uly 1937 and worked on construction Geralyn is the granddaughter of Dagmar pioneers Hans and Martha[...] |
| [...]n his health failed, he School about 5 miles west of Dagmar through the 8th grade. My[...]d Marian. They all live in Post Falls, ID. Mother is 92 and has been in a nursing home for 16 years.[...]Immigrants from Denmark, Niels A. and Signe Lodahl (see Niels[...]eldest of 6 children. Early childhood years were spent on f[...]miles south and west of the Volmer Church. When Dad got the north[...]mail route we moved to a farm 1/2 mile west of Dagmar and I attended[...]the Hiawatha School. A highlight of grade school years was the Annual After e e[...]sholm We raised heat, oats, barley and put up ots of hay. e had a couple to visit relati[...]d a big flower garden. e are bo h members of athanael Church, Dagmar. Ches er is a charter member of Dagmar Gu Club. Cora is a charter member of er- ribees Homem ker Club. Ches er retired from arming in 1975. James Johnson of Dagmar buil a ne home for us in Plen y ood in 197[...]n en o ia atha School. Dagmar, and bo h gradua ed from edicine L e, 956 and 1957. Carole en o E C, Billi[...]church c the 2nd child of Chris nd Hannah Anderson SD 268). Jim i[...]Donald. 93 , and rf s, 11 ·21 -68 of complications followi 1936. arlys died a he a e of 7. Vera died on 3-3-54. Dona d a end·[...]Jim was born 12·24 1O in Palmer, KS the son of James and of 1 51 ha[...] |
| [...]6 we bought the Peter Spaabeck farm, 5 miles west of popping belt on the way up to the[...]lected stamps, rocks and baseball carets. He died of Hodgkins Nagasake after hostiliti[...]chickens as a money-making project. She graduated from Medicine "brat" I received my sc[...]fornia and Colon, Panama. Before Lake in 1972 and from the U of M, Missoula in 1976. She married Gar[...]dson in 1978. They live in Bozeman, where Marlene is library operator. We later return[...]MSU. Gar has a MA in School southwest of Dagmar, and entered into partnership ith Aage and[...]lived on Harold's farm, 8½ miles east and north of Medicine Lake and farmed until Harold's retiremen[...]ake more trips in our motorhome, during this time of life, "our retirement years." WILBUR and EDNA (P[...]he came with his family to |
| [...]NEST and LILLIAN (JORGENSEN) married Dan D. Barge from the Archer community. He is the son of John and Ethel Barge. We have 5 children: Larry D[...]Ernest Christensen came to Dagmar from Laramie, WY in the (1964). All of our children live in the Kalispell vicinity. spring of 1907 with his folks Hans and Ellen Christensen, s[...]The brothers rented Dagmar-Volmer community one of those 40 below zero cold winter[...]oved to a farm nights for which northeast Montana is famous in February 1972, when by Antelope. Gary accepted a call as Pastor of the Nathanael-Volmer Lutheran I, Lillian, daughter of Martin and Cathinka Jorgensen, was born Parish. I[...]arm . Maren Johnson delivered me. My folks warmth of the community fellowship, until June 1981. Gretchen, being and 3 other daughters came from Lindsay, NE in the spring of 1909. a farm girl at heart, took to the rural lif[...]1923, then my folks sold out and picture she too of him riding horse on their honeymoon in which she[...]round out what quickly became a Norwegian version of McDonald's Farm. Gary was content to take pictures of all of them and then to hide away in he dar room wheneve[...]ol and jr. college in Boise, attained a BS degree from Oregon State University and a A of Divinity degree from PLU Seminary in Ber ely, CA. He served parishes in Columbus, T, Troy-Deary, ID, U of ID Cam- pus Minis ry, athanael-Volmer of Dagmar and currently Good Shepherd Lutheran of Pocatello, ID. Gretchen as born in 1941 in Kansas City, 0. She was the mid· die of triplets, 2 girls and a boy. She moved to Boise,[...]ere married 10-15-36. e have a son and 2 It is unfair o include specific incidents and people in reflection of daughters. LeRoy as born in 1939. After a[...]ja atha. Ou loo and Bozeman he or ed on farms is only he limitation of space ha prevents specific inclusion of and siesmographed until 12-4-65. H[...]dent on the everyone, bu I ill mention a fe . One of he mos important as he cEl[...]nder the tutila e o he Olsons a he Dagmar school. is an se eral times ' ii 967. He is paralyz d from the chest do n. He gets e perience that has stood[...]arette Zir son arm hospital' y ( o say nothing of the coffee and the meal) of ic and 7-1 -65. They have 2 sons LeRoy[...]eonard and James. She also and he too ou of his famous old rapp d cigars from he top h s 2 gran chi dren. S e is no divorced. She nd her family live m drawer of his dresser nd ave i o me in ensif1 d he feel n of being OeSot , I er sh or[...]room table a Herluf and Leo's and finding a copy of h coo s at the Pion er nor. She married Geor e a brus er m 196 7. newsletter for the S udy of Democra ic Ins i u ions comple e 1th[...]. these and a housand other Ernest is no retired. • e still live in Plenty ood[...] |
| [...]at Dagmar Territory in 1909. We unloaded from an immigrant car in 1st house was constructed of sod pads for the walls and roofed with[...]4 section which contained a shack and 10 resident of Sheridan County until leaving for the West Coast[...]story house, where they lived unti dry. Unless it is experienced it is difficult for anyone to realize the long[...]be After passing the state exam of the 7th grade, I did housewor learned in school. With help from my sisters, transition to English upon from the time I as 12, 'cause I was big. I also wor ed[...]ed in the faith, and later confirmed in the class of 1925. I was a cook at the Danebod F[...]n during meanderings over the land. With the help of a Caliber .22 single shot ri- fle, the dog and I[...]nd then deplete the rodent popula- tion. And best of all, there were the glorious summer days when jus[...]ddling white clouds, one could generate daydreams of derring-do for hours at a time. Ah! those were the days! As boyhood drifted into manhood finding jobs of some kind became important. Jobs available were[...]eding, summer haying, and fall harvesting. Aside from or there ere pleasure pursuits such as girls, be[...]was still very much in force, to oil the wheels of pursuit it was necessary o be acqurunted[...]children. A el radius. There as never a shortage of compatriots m such adventures. pa[...]a driver for Greyhound Lines. In 1967 I retired from Greyhound ith 25 years of service, n errupt d only by my 31/z years m the[...]of p- HIn n[...] |
| [...]nd Inge- present-day conveniences that is an almost impossible feat). borg. My dad only had[...]ked on different farms. In 160 and later buy them from Soren Nielsen. Things I enjoy most are 1944 I met and married Frieda Bieber. We farmed north of Sidney for farming and raising cattle.[...]eborg and Harold Conradsen. (A few thoughts from iels and Dora.) Twins, Harold and Einer,[...]retired. Frieda and I live on a small farm north of Sidney. |
| [...]amar1a Dahl. We have 3 sons, Arnold (1943) is married to Donna Sinks. They[...]er, Shirley, ho lives in Idaho. I m m of th |
| [...]not bragging when I say this and I'm sure many of the older farmers had many good times at the chur[...]will agree with me that he was 1 of the best blacksmiths in Montana. A choir, and fol[...]Leona Cathrin Nobles (1906-1971) graduated from Antelope. I am Valborg Eve, the youngest daughter of Danish immigrants,[...]I, Laura Emily Ford, (1908) graduated from Antelope, and had Svend, Dagmar, and Eve. Another[...]We were a large family, and no here are only 4 of us left. Ellen James (1910). See James Anderson story. Jensen is re ired and lives in orthfield, MN. She has 1 dau[...]1919). See Leonard Anderson story. and her health is still good.[...]illiston, ND. Dagmar married Viggo Simonsen from Jutland, Denmark. They She has 2 girls and 2 boys. How we children looked forward to her adopted 2 child[...]loving parents and the many onderful memories from our childhood. Some of these ere trips to Brush La e in 2-seated spring[...]July 4, autumn fairs at he city of Dagmar. Once in a hile a movie at[...]anish Brotherhood Hall and the many get togethers of the farmers[...]en Gros urth as born 5-2-08 in Rosela son of Henry[...]to his fa her's homestead, I d 4 miles north est of[...]Ha chool; then arm d is father. He s as school n[...]mil m 5 for a un· are part of an er at I more nd a part of[...]d I am proud o able o tell of our paren s part of their hfe in[...]e 3 oder children came to Dagmar community m 1914 from ansas. Papa purchased the[...] |
| [...]Craig graduated from Plentywood and is currently attending C[...](SD 93) on 5-14-18 on their farm 1O miles east of Antelope. y Jergen, Richard, Rag[...]brothers and sisters are: James (1914) is living in Seattle, A;[...]Lawrence (1915) is retired in Gresham, OR; Fran (1918-1935);[...]married, we moved to his farm 3/4 mile northwest of Nathanael Lutheran Church, of which we are members. We took part in activities[...]nd milked cows. He purchased the family homestead from his father. In 1964 we sold the cattle, ren[...]re no liv- ing. Jorgen still owns the farm, which is rented. A producing oil ell J le[...]ee and as brought in on his land in 1980, hich is shared by all the family. I then Seattle.[...]r home in Bifrngs, still o n my father's farm; it is also rented. T since 1951. I re ired in 1983. Barbara graduated from Plenty ood HS in 1960, as valedic orian[...]remember mos abou living in S eridan Goun as e of her class, graduated with a BS from SU, Bozeman, then attended cold h[...]I, Clyde as born on the family farm northeast of Dagmar, the son s of Bert and Virgie Guenther. I have 2 brothers,[...]-16-15. parents re g from nte o , · at d coll[...]oth r . I hall nev r forg t on 2. Sh is teaching school i or is an i t n my I[...] |
| [...]he you have to come." Dad was a cripple the rest of his life. I remember church bells we[...]to Denmark. I should have as one of the brethren was carried from the church to the grave. There gone; I would have[...]rents. I did get to go to Denmark in is a Danish hymn "Hallowed Church Bells" which speaks of living one's 1982. I saw where my mother was bor[...]hearing the church bells at all the celebrations of the Lord's year. sion house, to school, church a[...]re the people we live with. I remember com- care of ·he cooking and washing the winter mother was gone. For his menting to a friend of mine that the pioneer people were very indepen-[...]where people did not call to find out how we were doing. And when I radsen and I were a team. The team that took care of the stove fires was a bachelor, the president of the ladies group would call before it had to get out of bed in he cold and fix it in the mornings. All ha[...]am that cooked had to One of the happiest scenes that passes through my mind n[...]l work. We would change off then is the evenings at the church parochial camp. in tho[...]I used to help work in the garden. We canned lots of fruit and evening. They learned the scriptures in the morning and learned how vegetables. Every fall we would butcher a pig and a steer. Some would the Christian life is lived out in the community in the evening. I have[...]ding gifts after 17 years of marriage! And the congregation used our[...]n e moved o Great Falls from Dagmar. Since then we have 2 953. o her Ii ed in[...]9 years old. chi dren, Chns ho is 13 and Allison ho is 10. Carol has her o n She passed a ay ·n 1978. S[...]vocation, eaching the v'olin Suzu i method. There is more ne d for a ear i h 73 guests present on tha[...]minis er ·n the city because the e is not much of a community hfe to[...]OL E SE H y 1s imp ssion of Da m d church on a h[...]ts Vi n o nd r- year on he miles of gravel roads ,[...]a of of rts at Grand only b singin of many birds.[...], er r of Th he prairie country or enjoyed greater hospi ali y and armth of Cahfo · welcome. One of our nei hbors used o al out in the fields of ram s born[...]' t een neighbors is a be er ay of life.[...] |
| [...]farming and also hauling mail from Dagmar to Reserve and back. In[...]All the girls attended school east of Reserve, then boarded a bus[...]graduated from Kinman University.[...]traveling with his home on wheels, visiting all of our many friends, we children, Autumn and Kaalund[...]fortunate to have Janet (10-1-56) graduated from school in Boise, ID, received her all our family near. BS in nursing and RN from PLU at Tacoma. She and her husband John Beck live[...]7-59) was born at Plentywood and has a BS in Rec. from Clarence Holmgard was born 12-8-25 to[...]mansen served as pastor for the Pedersen of Medicine Lake and Hilda Thuesen of Dagmar and 1 Nathanael-Volmer Lutheran Church at Dagmar, and after ordination ac- brother, Carl, of Spokane, WA. cepted a "call" to serve until 1964.[...]He attended Hiawatha Grade School and graduated from Antelope One of the 1st big events in coming to Dagmar was the birth of our in 1943. He served in the Army until 1[...]ughter Janet. She was born during the celebration of Dagmar's 50th County he began farming. In 1953 he and Aimee Anderson of Froid Jubilee and her 1st outing was coming home from the hospital and go- were married. In 1[...]o semi-retired and live in Fifty Highlights from our years there include: rock hunting and bowling[...]tent. The flood also took out some roads and part of the dam by the church. There were fun celebr[...]n them. What impressed us the most and al ays 111 is the warm feeling of home, friends ( ho are more family), and the creativity of people who live their religion. The beautifu[...]e and those 2 beautiful churches ho are the heart of the com- muntties we kne and loved. CARL and HAZ[...]h R and |
| Sunsted family of Antelope, Henrick Henrickson of Medicine Lake, and Our children[...]t Dagmar and at the Dr. J. C. Storkan family home of Plentywood. high sch[...]. We have 4 grand- Special Education from EMC, Billings. She teaches 5th grade in Bill- chi[...]of her life. A graduate of Medicine Lake, Loren attended UNO-Williston, EMC,[...]Billings, and U of M, Missoula. He has worked in oil fields in Monta[...]I have been the clerk of Dagmar School since 1949 and book-[...]Deputy County Superintendent of Schools from 1970-81, and since[...]term as secretary of the Dagmar Coop Association during the transition[...]from the old store to the new and am secretary of Sheridan County Helga and[...]. and the Volmer Local. I served as the treasurer of the Sheridan We are now residents of Lubbock, TX. I find it a great joy to go[...]intances and to see the treasurer of Nathanael Church and was a Sunday school and conf[...]tion teacher. I am a member of the LCW and sing in the choir.[...]I get much enjoyment and satisfaction from my home and my fami- LAURA JENSEN[...]sewing and quilting, Laura Jensen, daughter of Alfred and Valborg Jensen, was born at[...]nt her childhood at the family home and graduated from Hiawatha School of Dagmar. In October of 1936 her MARIUS and ROSA MARIE NIELSEN JENSEN and several other young people from the community journeyed to Marius and Rosa were both born of Danish parents who home- California. where she ha[...]us was born to Peter and Elise and worked in many of the finest restaurants in Beverly Hills and Los[...]Rosa Nielsen on 7-14-32. Rosa, child of Piet and Kristine Nielsen, was[...]er 1923. Marius and Rosa Leo, the oldest son of 4 sons and 2 daughters, was born to Alfred[...]and worked as a mechanic. Rosa worked in several of member of Nathanael Lutheran Church and attended the Hiawat[...]ko, NV. He Jean married Andrew Olson of Homestead in 1959. They have 2 returned to Dagmar[...]d was employed as a children of their own, plus 4 adopted children. mechanic for[...]ers Union Jerry has 1 son. He is a mechanic foreman for a construction com- Tradin[...]d, fa her's homestead near Dagmar. I was a member of the Grenora Marius following h[...]arish. attended he Haaven School, a 2 h mile trek from our farm, and graduated from Plentywood in 940. I was employed by[...]Norman Strandskov Jensen as born of Danish parents, Alfred E. seed and feed loans at[...]trandskov Jensen on 2-16-26 in the old Oscar rate of in erest on those old loans of less than $400 each was 4½% Thorstensen house across from the Dagmar school. Midwives in atten- which had b[...]ds Strandskov (Nor- afloat. I worked in he office of County Superintendent of Schools and man's grandmother). was th[...]The 1st thing Norman remembers is going to Arizona in a Model T Union Oil Co. and treasurer of the credit union when Leo and I were truck in the winter of 1928-29. When they returned they moved to married[...]started school in Hiawatha in 1932 and graduated from We established our home in Dagmar and became the paren s of 3 the 8th grade in 1940. One day in[...]d huddled around the stove. have all been members of the Nathanael Lutheran Church.[...]em home. In the 6th and 7th grades he had the job of fireman in the father's land and enjoyed his life[...]heat up the room before bus, was a council member of Nathanael Church, a member and officer[...]and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of 60 °. Some days Norman raised the temperature of the thermometer by the Danish Brotherhood Lodge a[...]g on it, then calling the teacher to read it! One of his most ad- In February of 1960 Leo suffered a severe heart attack an[...] |
| [...]his residing here. We raised a family of 5 children who all attended mother received his d[...]Hiawatha Grade School and graduated from Medicine Lake HS. They Trudy (Gertrude) was[...]harda Simonson. She was the 2nd to the last child of 1Ochildren. She remembers herding cattle on horse[...]spring to get to school, and sitting on the roof of their low barn watching her dad and brothers brea[...]r, Lindsey Marie. old remodeled beer parlor south of the Dagmar garage. They moved in-[...]moneau 9-8-79. to their new home on the east side of Dagmar in 1958. In 1951 they[...]e Eric and Olida started the 1st school bus route from Haaven school to the Dagmar Lyngaas family of Reserve, MT. She attended grade school at Reserve[...]ail contract in and in 1948 graduated from Medicine Lake HS.Continuing her educa- 1954 and h[...]Their 1st son, Guy Dean, was born 3-6-52 and is a pilot and air- home, community, an[...]ds including born 4-14-55. Elaine died at the age of 16 and Tony at the age of 14 in church, store, school, garage, a[...]e have auto accidents. Larry Wayne, born 6-16-56, is married to Kari been privileged to be a part of the Dagmar community. Andersen. They have 1 child, Mandy Lynn. Both Larry and Kari graduated from Fargo, ND as high school teachers. Connie Jean wa[...]CPL. SIGVALD "RED' JENSEN born 4-2-58 and is an RN. Judy Janelle was born 11-22-63 and is at- By Frede Jensen tending EMC co[...]e." School, graduating from 8th grade there. Later he attended Grand View[...]d was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and did a lot of traveling Born 10-16-23 at Plentywood, T (Al[...]ved on the Pete Hendricksen homestead½ mile west of Dagmar, but and photography. He[...]awatha rural school for 8 years and the highlight of those years was summer vacation, which I would sp[...]4, I was inducted into the Army and after 6 weeks of basic training we were sent overseas where I serv[...]arch 1948, I was appointed rural mail carrier out of the Dagmar Post Office and retired on 12-1-78.[...]ivision in Europe and in Africa under the command of Lutheran Church. We built a new home at Dagmar in 1952 and are still General George Patton of whom he wrote, "He never asks any of his[...] |
| [...]e to come home at farm. the time of the birth of his daughter Barbara (See Ragnhild Groskurth[...]chase the homestead of Alfred's grandparents, James and Mine[...]Johnson, from his uncle Elmer and Dyma Johnson southeast of ELLA(JENSEN)JESPERSEN[...]with pride, "Third, fourth, and fifth generations of We have 2 children: Lee and Eileen. We have[...]continues down the lineage of James and Mine Johnson. My sister Freida was married to Alfred Olsen, son of Fred and Anna Olsen. Alfred had 2 brothers, Gilbe[...]grand- Leora's claim to fame is that she was born on election day, children and 3[...]a (died 1977) Sampsen Lodahl. farm home southeast of Antelope. He grew up as the only living son in[...]summer school before starting elementary a family of 12 sisters. (See Elaine Johansen story for sister[...]school and received her 8th grade diploma from Roosevelt School, tended Lew Wallace School just down and up the hill from home, grad- located in the northeast corner of her parents' homestead. She uating in 1936. In 19[...]remembers seeing her dad cry the day of a devastating hail storm right Harvester Company under management of Soren Rungborg and later befo[...]September 1942 Vivian DeTienne became a resident of board to send their childr[...]gh school. Rev. Frost, Sheridan County as teacher of the upper 4 grades and band director in[...]notes and IOU's from many parents in lieu of salary payments. Leora Vivian was born 11-4-22 to Joseph and Bertha (Brenden of Home- graduated from PHS in 1932, attended State Teacher's College in stead) DeTienne at their farm home northeast of Bainville. She attend- Dillon, and sp[...]rural schools. ed rural Johnson School, graduated from Bainville in 1940 and Dillon C[...]drove a farm delivery truck for the Farmers Union of[...]mile east of Dagmar church. On 12-23- 3 Alfred and V[...]ith "Old Erik" Sundsted in Reserve. In the spring of 1944 |
| Telephone Coop. Board of Directors and served from 1961 -1 970, the We have worked in v[...]We are now retired and live a mile out of Solvang. We have a translated Nathanael Church and Ladies Aid minutes from the years daughter Adele and a son[...]and 2 1911 -1917 written in Danish, for a history of the church and its ac- great-grandchildren. tivities for a book, There Is a Way. Also, Carl and Leora had parts in many of the annual home talent ESTHER(SCHULTZ)J[...]Chris was born 6-14-13 at the home farm east of Antelope, the started over by Niels Jorgensens' and Rasmus Paulsens', the Garfield son of Chris and Magdalene Johansen, who were both born[...]bout 17 I worked in the cook Chris graduated from Antelope and attended Grand View College,[...]about 1920, Des Moines, IA. After a brief period of working at the Fort Peck Dam, worked t[...]rk- he was employed as Sheridan County Supervisor of the National Youth ed in the field,[...]ga drove Administration and later also had charge of the NY A in Daniels and 6, discing,[...]ntana counties. He mar- mustard out of fresh broken flax fields. In 1924, I married Niels Sund- ried Betty Krum of Bonner, MT 7-14-42. Marilyn was born 8-19-43 in[...]n February 1946 after serving in the Pacific Area of Opera- tions. Donna was born 2-8-47 in Plentywood[...]Gabrielle. Ervin is a plastic mechanic for Aerojet. Chris was employed as manager of Farmers Elevator Company at El[...]he local school board at Reserve and on the board of directors of the ontana SOREN and CATHERINE JOHAN[...]Johansen died in 1983 in Liberty, 0. miles east of Antelope. My family included: Baby Johansen (1914) de- Alma Johansen graduated from Antelope and Montana State ceased; Lydia Francis[...]Zelda Carl Johansen graduated from Antelope and ontana State Fink (1936); and Arliss[...]ear in Plentywood, he I received my 8 grades of school at Lew Wallace 1/2 mile north of joined the Navy Air Corp. Carl has a so[...]hter, Kathy. the farm. I attended several summers of Danish school. I worked for Carl liv[...]orn 10-19-56 to Alfred and Vivian At the age of 17 I had an opportunity to come to Califor[...] |
| In the fall of 1963 they moved to the farm of Elmer and Dyma whole penny a tail.[...]fter June attended her 1st year of high school at the Dagmar church. graduation he w[...]. During WWII June joined her there, located west of Plentywood at Holtan Autobody.[...]mber 1980 he married Debra Anne McCrory, daughter of June married Arthur Redding i[...]ow retired and Jerome and Anne (McIntire) McCrory of Outlook. Debbie was born live i[...]y farm 6 miles north· children. east of Outlook and graduated from Outlook in 1980.[...]ahead of his folks, who came with the teams of horses and the hay-[...]el went to work for Bernard Jacobsen east of Froid. He hauled wheat to Vic and Debbie mad[...]house while Vic's parents bought a new home that is also on and a 4-horse team, and shoveled by hand every bushel. That same the farm. In the spring of 1981 Vic's Exhaust and Autobody was[...]threshed west of Reserve, as the crops around his home were com-[...]in Norway. He squatted on daughter of the Ed Whitney's (SD 815). So we moved to Axel's farm land 2½ miles north of the Dagmar Church. In 1907, after acquiring his[...]a bushel, citizenship, he then became legal owner of his homestead. eggs from 1¢-5¢, and the butter·fat was 5¢ a lb. A fami[...]ned years, where they farmed and raised a variety of stock such as turkeys very little for several years, so then there were the dust storms. How and it can be remembered cutting thistles to feed[...]I remember the 1st one. The wind was blowing hard from the dry depression. They moved to Reserve in 1936[...]ide your house. So until the very cold, mile hike from the farm . We remember the snow caves that[...]ere made into smaller strips we cleaned out a lot of dirt after we built, the giant strides, and putti[...]ing able to tell what we had been up to. She did, of course, and what up at the sun and[...]of hoppers moving northwest with the wind. I remembe[...]barrels of poisoned bait, and spreading it with his bare han[...]how many mysterious illnesses were really caused by s[...]radio. It was nice to be relieved of always cleaning lamps, and pumping[...]We had 3 children of our own: Evangeline Gay (1933); Roderick[...] |
| [...]stone Park, Lynn and Loren. Bob died in 1969. Gay is an accountant in Dallas, TX. then on[...]business. But, this was not to be, for in August of 1958, Hans had a[...]ttack and died a few weeks later, at an early age of 54. Lydia[...]His brothers and sisters are George of Glasgow, Myrtle Abar of Axel and Ruby Johnson and Fami[...]Medicine Lake, Helen Jensen of Westby, Alvin of Plentywood, Alice[...]Friedrich of Antelope, Grace Christensen of San Lorenzo, CA, and Earl Dwain was very act[...]ts and on the Reserve and Dagmar of Kingston, NY . baseball teams. After graduation h[...]James attended Garfield School and graduated from Antelope. He later worked at Jack Anderson's stat[...]rance, He later moved to Wolf Point and currently is in Sidney. He married Germany, an[...], assisted on the family farm . He is a member of the Danish Brotherhood Janna, Nikki, Wade, and Co[...]n James spends his extra time from the farm in the construction California. She marr[...]I, Bernice, was born in Westby, daughter of Henry and Esther nis Stathem. He was killed in a[...]m Garfield School, and graduated from Antelope. I have a brother, or- near Raymond.[...]inters in School days remind me of walking 3 to 4 miles to school, playing the south, we bought a home in Plentywood. Axel broke his hip and is the game of knife at recess, and rides on the Giant Stride. I[...]Hans attended Garfield School a mile and a half from home, and near Dagmar and built a new house. The availability of rural electricity classes at winter school at Dag[...]loss of crops due to hail, drought, and insects. We also[...]Central Montana We are members of the Nathanael Lutheran Church. I am a Branch Expe[...]here he worked several member of the Danish Sisterhood, orse alers Association, Mo[...]Women. I also have been a member of the Nathanael Choir and a Sun-[...] |
| Tinney. Both girls graduated from Antelope. Donna graduated from I, Selma Kneeland, am the oldest of their 5 children. I was born Montana State Univer[...]worked in many of the homes in the community helping out during NIE[...]pring work and harvesting. I married Neil Arneson of Outlook in 1929. Niels Elmer Johnson was bor[...]agmar (SD 306). His brothers and sisters in order of married Sherald Kneeland in 1963. I n[...]powered by an old steam engine, and how difficult it was to get from Elmer remembers several incidents from his childhood. One time place to plac[...]k in Washington. I married Kathleen Baker keep it from coming down. He also remembers at one time they h[...]a Vesta Irene (1915-1916) is buried in the old Jorgen Jorgenson salesman comin[...]Dagmar in 1933 to work in Idaho. I graduated from Everett Comm. Col- could be built. Elmer attended[...]ther Hans, and Einer Thompson went east in search of work. In July and I fully understand th[...]had my office In 1936 the Julius Jacobsen s of Homestead celebrated their in Washi[...]1971. I have meet his future ife, Dyma Jacobsen, from Morgan, M . They were 13 grandch[...]are all very proud to be the son and daughters of Dagmar pioneer In 1958 the family moved to Broomfield, CO where Elmer pursued parents and of our Danish heritage. his carpenter's trade for 19 years. Dyma, avis and Darliss attended the University of Colorado. Dyma earned her B.A. and returned to[...]ddress for 26 years, and are enjoying their years of[...]3, my uncle, Peter Plambeck retirement since June of 1977.[...]in ontana began in a bobsled traveling a distance of 12 JOHNSON , SELMA, KE NETH , IRMA and VERA[...]es to a sod house where we were to spend the rest of the winter James T. Johnson came from Tyler, M and homesteaded on a[...]Niels Jorgensen, arrived later with a 1/2 section of land lying 1/2 mile east and 1/2 mile north of Dagmar. freight train from Askov, MN where I was born 2-15 •12. Two years later, my mother, Thora Jacobsen, also from Tyler, came My father and moth[...]was reared and I worked, studied by the dim light of a kerosene[...] |
| [...]re being to get something done is to start on it," and "It is better to light 1 can- elected. No one wanted to[...]olled JORGENSEN as a student at Antelope from which I graduated in 1930. I had always[...]wed by drouth and crop failures that fed a spirit of church in Dagmar and attended Roos[...]farmed it until he retired in 1982. Melvin is a member of the Danish Iowa. After 2 years I attended Uof M,[...]Brotherhood, has served as school board member of District 38, and cially unable to return because of an utter crop failure in Sheridan was also director of the Dagmar Farmers Union. County. Perhaps this wa[...]the future wife, Edith Engebritson, who had come from Redstone to teach 1930s Melvin a[...]tivate and seed the crops. They also stacked some of the Edith was born in a little 1-room shack[...]a booming town at that time as it was at the end of the Soo Railroad and the trainmen would spend the night there. A lot of wheat was shipped out of there. At the birth of 1 of their sons no doctor was in attendance and Edith'[...]d ran a hardware store. Edith graduated with a BS from MSU and taught in rural schools in the area. I graduated from U of MT in 1938. The following year Edith and I were m[...]later to teach 1919, the 4th daughter of William and Henrietta Simonson of rural and serve as superintendent in Medicine Lak[...]chool and Paul, 1945; and Audrey, 1951 . Henry E. is a wildlife biologist in graduated from Antelope. She also attended beauty school in Chin[...]and graduated from Antelope. Sue Ann, born in 1949, attended NMC in[...]Havre and graduated as a legal secretary. She is a loan otti~er in a[...]1954. He graduated from SU at Bozeman with a BS degree in[...]Agricultural Business and is assistant vice-president of a Bozeman[...]bank and assistant manager of the Personal Banking Center there. He[...]married Ulrike (Vickie) Trunk of Rockford, IL. Torn was born in 1957.[...]He graduated in Agricultural Business from Williston and attended[...] |
| [...]ile in parents and 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Most of his life was spent in this California, he[...]they made their home in Antelope. Ted spent most of his life farming. Vivian died in St. Cloud, MN in[...]n 2-7-31. I at- tended Roosevelt School northeast of Dagmar and graduated from KENNETH and EMILIE (NIELSEN) KA[...]married Jessie Fuller 5-10-53. After my discharge from the Air and sisters see Glenn Kaae sto[...]4. He was at the CCC camp at Belton in the winter of 1935-36 . We are the parents of 4 children: Gary, Susan, Kevin , and Denna.[...]from Iowa. Emilie was born in the Coalridge community[...]0 and with his brother Kenneth (1914) moved there from Clifton , S in 1918. His dad originally emigrated from the vicinity of Aarhus, Denmark in 1906 and settled in Kansas whe[...]y. His mother passed away shortly after the birth of his new brother, Velmar (1923). Velmar was raised[...]Velmer died shortly after enlisting in the Corps of Engineers in 1943. A sister, lrenetta (1920) died[...]/2 mile long corn rows, picking weeds by hand out of whea fields and the endless job of pie ing rocks helped s rengthen character. In 192[...]l Pouisen farm in 1956. They school, working most of the rest of the daylight hours, enjoying playing reti[...]celebrations, They were members of the athanael Lutheran Church, and Ken- and 4-H Cl[...]reat anticipation. neth was a member of the Danish Brotherhood . Kenneth served as Glenn'[...]mulated in the large thistles; in some of the Dagmar Farmers Union ; sec. of the Danish Brotherhood; and sec. pfaces burying the fences. Winters were also severe. In the winter of of the Dagmar Store. '35-'36 they could only use hor[...]With credits earned there he was able to graduate from Antelope in 1 year. After completing Civil[...]Air Corps in 1941 . They all eventually advanced from $21 a month born 7-24-27 . Kenn[...] |
| Some of my early recollections include attending Nathanae[...]so family gatherings at our house or at the homes of my several I attended the Garfiel[...]ch, where I was confirmed in 1927. I was a member of 4-H. As a young boy I remember helping Mother cover the evening sup- In October of 1927, my parents moved back to Iowa. In 1953 my per table with dish towels to keep the dust out of the plates after the parents moved to[...]y brother Russell, and sister table was set. Some of the worst dust storms seemed to come rolling[...]d in 1954 and my father in 1973. My sister in out of the west about sundown. One time the wind was so[...]sas and Russell still lives in California. blew 1 of the big hay mow doors off our barn and almost the[...]33. We have 5 sons: Norman, well. There was a lot of time spent cutting wood for the cook stove in[...]the men were busy in the fields along with plenty of children and 2 great-grandchild[...]and his plans usually included something for all of us. ARNO[...]Arnold was born 6-28-29, the son of J. Martin and Anna Larsen. 1934. It was a 1-room[...]MLHS and earned a BS in accounting from MSU in Bozeman. His pre- winter there would often[...]g shelter in the trees. This sent job is controller for Blue Rock Bev. Co. and Blue Rock Prod. Co. in was a bit scary at times and I often dreamed of a machine that could Sidney. glide[...]Karna, and 2 brothers, Erik and Tony. I graduated from Antelope school in a bus. Sometimes I could catch[...]Bryce (1958) has a BS in engineering from MSU. Dawna (1959) This was during the years of gas rationing, so to help save gas and[...]I have many good memories of growing up in the Antelope-Dagmar[...]area. The snowstorm that started the day before 1 of my birthdays, on[...]post less than 30 feet from our house. When Papa went out in the[...]safe return. Of course, Karna and I appreciated the vacation from Elinor "Ellie" Poulsen of Sidney and I were married at Nathanael[...]y wait to try 1958 and Pen 1963. Valeri graduated from Antelope and UND- our sle[...]10 miles home as it was some time Brian graduated from Antelope and attends MC, Havre. He has started[...]that year. engaged in agriculture. Peri graduated from Plentywood and attends I have memories of walking to country school with Karna and MSU, Boz[...]l reside on what we call the home place northeast of and buttercups were in full bloom. I rem[...]the years we have participated in the activities of our church the top up. Perhaps the be[...]y was the feeling o1 belonging and having support of family,[...]My parents were Soren and Andrea Larsen. Coming from Wiscon-[...] |
| sin, they settled on the homestead about 5 miles northeast of Dagmar need a lot of help so we notified friends and relatives that th[...]get work there. In the spring of 1938, I went home and got a job with I finished high school in Racine in 1927. Because of hard times, in- neighbor, Anton Sundsted,[...]n, putting in his crop. His cluding the 1st years of the depression, I did not start college at Grand[...]the time. View until 1934. I transferred to the U of WI where I received my In 1[...]the I worked 33 years in Wisconsin schools of Vocational Tech. and same job with[...]My professional career was interrupted by 4 years of worked in the shipyards in Richmond,[...]y 1st started military service, reaching the rank of Captain-Field Artillery. build[...]Northfield, MN. I have always had a feeling of nostalgia for the home of my child- hood, Dagmar. Often I have reflected on the joys and traumas of our family and other families during the early ho[...]write the book NEXT YEAR WILL BE BETTER. The book is based on those experiences in Dagmar. Highlights of my years in Dagmar were childhood experiences- Da[...]uding Christmas events, threshing. Most important of all was the fellowship and good neighborliness of the people in Dagmar.[...]Lawrence and Virginia Larsen and Family. ARTHUR R. LARSEN[...]I married Virginia Ball 3-16-41 . We have 5 children Darlene, M[...]esota and picked potatoes. I miles from town. We are members of Our Savior's Lutheran Church. stayed to work for[...]Chicago before returning home to farm in Dagmar. From there Theodore, George and I went to Saco, MT dig[...]Richard Larsen was born 8-5-17, son of Lawrence and Kristine yards in CaJifornia from 1940-45.[...]west of Dagmar (see Cora Andersen story). daughter, Shirl[...]Working the land during the summer, much of the winter was is married and has 2 sons. Shirley is married and has 2 daughters.[...]the cold winters of the '30s. In 1937 Richard left home for the 1st[...]ng. I have a shop in our backyard and spend a lot of time tinkering with various projects. Alta and I have a good life together and e are proud of our family.[...]trom (SD 906). Brother Eldon was born in 1929 and is cur- (See Cora Anderson story for siblings.) rently a resident of Bethel Lutheran Home. Pearl attended Sunny Hill[...]arvest, etc. In School and graduated from edicine Lake in 1939, working for room 1936 I wen[...]cation. Young years were spent ... such a change from the drought area of eastern ontana. horseback[...]r people that needed went by train from Culbertson to California, marrying Richard[...] |
| 1948 they purchased their first 560 acres of farmland 3 miles east of 1921 held all the promise of a crop that would equal or better that the Montan[...]Dakota where we continued ranching of 1912. This was looked forward to with eagerness b[...]torm wiped out the Patricia, 1940, graduated from Grenora, attended nurses training crop. in Billings where she is an emergency trauma nurse. Husband Jerome LaVeryl died during the threshing season of 1922. Dad and Mother Hein is employed by the US Postal Service. They have 3 ch[...]t it was too late. Her ap- Albin, 1941, graduated from Grenora, attended North Dakota School of pendix had burst. Science, Wahpeton[...]Engineering and In November of that year, the family moved back to Racine, WI. D[...]1984 Mother died at the age of 72 in 1953. One year before her death moved back[...]eir golden wedding anniversary. My His wife Chris is a beautician and they have 4 daughters. Gerald,[...]ast years in California. He died there at the age of 87. 1945, graduated from Grenora, attended North Dakota School of Science at Wahpeton with a degree in Architectura[...]ODORE L. and LILLIE (NIELSEN) LARSEN Drafting. He is farming south of Grenora and is a licensed pilot. Wife Ted, son of Lawrence and Kirstine Larsen (SD 260) was born Sharon is a nurse. They have 3 children.[...]ra Andersen story for siblings.) Lillie, daughter of Richard and Pearl retired to their home at 4[...]ed on the dam. They moved to the reservation west of Reserve where ony being formed in Dagmar. He came[...]. In 1908 he returned to Dagmar and with the help of other Dagmar in 1946 and later mov.[...]mestead. This was located about 5 miles northeast of Moose and he holds an office. Dag[...]s, Mother, whose name was An- drea, came by train from Racine, with her 3 small children, Lillian, Georg[...]drive oxen all the way to Culbertson, a distance of about 45 miles, to pick up Mother and the children, he borrowed .2 horses from his cousin, Peter Thorpe, who had homesteaded ½[...]ter Mother told me that the 1st crop was 10 acres of flax. Nels (welldigger) Sorensen dug the wel[...]980, he told me that Dad used oxen to get casings from Culbertson, and had arrived with them just in[...]Shirley Misner (1933) graduated from LHS in 1951 , now lives in the nick of time to keep the dirt walls from caving in on the water.[...]My sister, Lillian, remembers the prairie fire of 1909. The horses'[...]nd has 3 took us all to the potato patch in front of the house. Just as the flames[...]gton with husband Jack and 2 children. form plow of 1O sections. He now bro e the prairie for himself[...]brought children, 5 now living. Orlin is the only one who followed in his father's wheat.[...]yard waiting for their turn at the grinder. One of Dad's great interests was threshing. Often this kept him VERNA (LODAHL) LARSEN away from home, leaving other alone with the children and the Carl Lodahl, 1 of 200 homesteaders of the Dagmar community, mar- chores.[...]hool and Antelope HS. In 1935, when dust storms, from the owner. In 1918 he rented the Peter Westerlund[...], she left Sheridan miles north and 5 miles west of the homestead. This place had a large[...]OR where she married Raymond Larsen. They grove of trees and a 2-bedroom house. We needed more livin[...]ecially 6 grandchildren. remember how cold we were 1 winter night when the temperature[...]garden store and nursery, supervising maintenance of buildings and[...] |
| transportation of a 13-school district, owning a retail antique sto[...]Both of our parents had a high sense of humor, and even today[...]gatherings and lots of happy memories.[...]e went to the 1-room school just across the field from our home,[...]the dances at the Brotherhood Hall. She was proud of her dad who played the accordian for these dances[...]n trips to Denmark. She also remembers a big part of childhood being spent in the storm cellar with cr[...]Keith LeSueur. blown over the barn. Verna says, "How satisfying in the dead of winter My 1st years of employment were in Billings where I learned the to go down in the cellar and bring up salt pork from the brine in the bar- dry-cleaning business. From there I moved to California. rel, eggs from the "water glass" preservative, canned roast beef[...]Jerry potatoes and apples stored in the bins, but how boring to churn the but- (1953), Debbie[...]home is in Missoula. CARL and LILLIAN (LODAHL} LAURSEN Carl Laursen was born July 1915, son of Gonius and Astrid (An- dreasen) Laursen, on the farmstead 1/2 mile east of Nathanael RONALD M. and SYLVI[...]ther was ac- Ronnie, the 3rd son of Mr. and Mrs. August H. Lindberg, was born ive i[...]2-26-17, in Plentywood. His early childhood is recorded under A. H. eat. In the process he became branded as 1 of hose Reds. Later he 1 Lindberg's story. He graduated from Plentywood High School in 1936. became quite act[...]akery. Sylvia, born in 1918, was the oldest child of Niels J. his sister Eva, born July 1926, lives i[...]ter graduat- and Rosa Christensen Nielsen of rural Dagmar. Sylvia attended Lowell ing from the Antelope High School and attending Grand View College in School of orth Dagmar. After leaving school, she worked for various Des Moines, married Lillian Lodahl, daughter of Carl and Freda Lodahl, people in the c[...]farm. At that ime his parents moved 1/4 mile wes of the farmstead, and hen moved to Seattle in 194 7.[...]born in 1944, has taught in the math department of Luther College, Iowa, for several years; and Carlton Gonius, born in 1952, lives in Denver and is selling computerized cash registers. Carl e[...]hurch and 4-H. Carl also served as a board member of the Dagmar and Reserve Co-op stores.[...]II the Church's and their own personal sponsoring of Lat- vian DPs had a great impact on their lives.[...]Sylvia were married in 1936. Following the birth of brought home to Carl the Church's need for more p[...]ils to Portland hoping recognizing the importance of Church in their lives they moved off the[...]south of Plentywood, and he worked at various local busine[...]d the Peter Westerland farm, located 7 miles east of[...] |
| [...]h later, James was born. fall of 1948 Signe and I and our 5 children went to Denma[...]as supposed to be on the roof painting. And there is the time when Ronnie and his brothers-in-law, Nic[...]RUDOLPH and VALBORG LODAHL ting in the water line from the well to the house and the dynamite blast[...]was born on my dad's homestead on 9-2-15, the son of shook the house under Sylvia's feet. Stepping out[...]Peter and Petra Lodahl, who came over here from Denmark. My comment was, "That's just about enoug[...]ng days, Ronnie mother died in 1955 from a lingering illness. was the wild horse breaker of the county. He ended his horse career[...]hine Christensen. My brother, Anker, the youngest of Darrel, Sharon and Charles attended Lowell[...]was born 9-12-16. He was married to Gloria Furia of Califor- from Medicine Lake High School, and James graduated from Plen- nia. They farmed in the D[...]ris Lodahl's farm tywood High School. In the fall of 1956, Darrel and Ann Charlene and[...]Gloria had a farm sale in the fall of 1974, then she moved back to Darrel entered the A[...]I married Valborg Reynolds from Laurens, IA on 10-25-56. She Sharon married[...]Loren died at has 1 daughter. the age of 5 weeks. Sharon later remarried and her 2nd son,[...]) farm in Dagmar and he married Helen Jean Boyden of Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. They con[...]itchell (1983). Charles and Darlene Johnson of Comertown were married in 1961 and have 2 childre[...]ames married Linda Rasmussen. In the spring of 197 4, Sylvia passed away. Ronnie and Clara Stromberg Olsen were married in 1975, and Ronnie retired from farm- Valborg, Pete[...]My dad, who is 95, is still living with us on the farm. I have lived[...]enough to work. My name is Niels Andersen Lodahl, address Dagmar, MT. I was born 2-6-1900 in Hurup, Thy, Denmark, the oldest of Mariane and AGNES(JOHNSON)MADSEN[...]n Lodahl's 15 children, 4 girls and 11 boys. Five of us Agnes Hazel Johnson, daughter of James and Wilhelmina 15 have passed away, and 2 s[...]n on 7-17-07 at Lucan, M . mark. One sister and 3 of us brothers live in the USA.[...]he homestead, which was located 7 miles northwest of Dagmar. Hazel on farms until September 1929, when[...]all 8 grades at the Garfield School and also some of the young born in Hjorring, Verrdsyssel, Denmark, 1-17-03, the oldest of Elise peoples' meetings at the church[...]harlotte and Ole Julius Moller's 5 daughters. One of Signe's sisters uniforms were black bl[...]homesteaded 17 miles west of Reserve and the family moved back.[...], all experiences that have helped mold the lives of 1 of the[...]6-21-15. She came to Sheridan County in the fall of Julius lives in Ashford, AL and Pearl (Mrs. Bill[...]uilding. half section. I was a rural mail carrier from Dagmar for 28½ years. I Dagmar was th[...]eir worked with 4-H for some years. I am a member of the Danish Brother- church. The men of the Dagmar community planned and built the hood, and Signe and I are members of the Nathanael Lutheran Church Parish Hall, and it and the Danish Brotherhood Hall were sites of many of Dagmar.[...]the Madsens took part. My parents visited us from May 1946 to September 1947. In the[...] |
| [...]on camps. They attended Sunday school, which grew from a short are: Paul Werner (10-18-[...]anche was a leader and Livia and is an employee of the Military Finance at Lowry Air Base; Erl- teacher for these activities, as well as an active member of Ladies Aid ing (9-18-33), married to Ardella Lyson, lives in Bellevue, WA and is a and a charter member of the Dagmar Merribees Club.[...]She is a teacher and is married to Dr. Harry Smith; Don (8-18-43),[...]resides at Bothell, WA and is a news broadcaster for KING TV in Seat-[...]tle. He is married to Pat Herzog of Chicago.[...]Dan grew up on the farm east of Reserve. His first 4 years of[...]tions had to be very severe to prevent them from going to school. They[...]parts. Soon after high school he shop. Alvin died of cancer in 1978. He is buried at Nathanael Cemetery made his 1st "big" purchase-a Dodge Tandem truck from Cliff near his farm and the land he loved.[...]Hansen, that was the start of his trucking career. He hauled Cliff's fur-[...]niture to Kalispell and got his first view of western Montana. children, Garth John (1976), and[...]Loma got their Master's degrees at the University of 1952. On 9-1-51, Velma Rungborg an[...]Church. She is the daughter of Myrtle and the late Soren Rungborg. Vel Aft[...]d his 2-year Vocational and graduated from Medicine Lake in 1948 and attended NMC at Havre a[...]laces. Blanche has ing discharged from the service I worked in a lumber yard at Pasco, b[...]Springs, MT in 1953 Blanche taught a total of 22 years and is retired at her home in and operated a[...]her with the trucks, we stay busy. y name is Brynhild (Bonnie) Madsen. My parents were Emil Fer- dinand adsen and arianne adsen . They were the founders of Dagmar Colony. Their wish and hope was to give fr[...]nd to perpetuate the spiritual values and beliefs of the Danish Lutheran Church and community, regardless of age, ancestry or color. I was born in 1901[...]elp create that dream, found these rolling plains of hat then was named Valley Coun- ty. He saw the prospects of he dream he had lived in for many years, come tru[...]named after a very popular, but short lived queen from the 10th Century came to pass. A very interesting and well remembered childhood from the age of 6 years old as then spent in his new and invigora[...]e. When I grew up, I had my own dream, that of becoming a regis- tered nurse. I spent the last of my 55 years of nursing here in Palo Alto We have 8 children. All graduated from Ronan High School. Deb- and Los Altos, CA.[...]wife, Linda, for the good and wholesome memories of the past, of my parents and live east of Ronan; Diana, 12-18-57, married John Schofield an[...]ton, VA; Julie, 4-23-59, married Wayne Montgomery of[...]a in 1979, they have 3 daughters; Susan, 3-27-63, is a junior at DAN and VELMA (RUNGBORG) MADSEN[...]MSU; Tammy, 11 -26-64 , is a freshman at MSU; Lisa, 10-19-69, is an Velma writes: Dan was the 2nd child of Hans J. and Karen 8th[...] |
| My parents live in a mobile home in Ronan. Dad is 88 and Mom is dam in Willie's pasture. Summer was also a lot of work; Vernon or I 81 and they are capable of taking care of nearly all their needs. Their would dr[...]to ride the farm still remains in the family and is presently farmed by Alfred and binder[...]out of the service, he drove a semi-truck, hauling for F[...]y moved to California in I was the middle of 5 children born 9-18-33. My brothers are[...]e Don (1943) living in Bothell, WA. Joan (1937) is my only sister and with Roger and P[...]sband Harry Smith. my, is married and has a son. My grade school years, aside from 1 year in Antelope, were spent at Garfield, a 1-room school 3 miles northeast of the farm. Thanks to VERNON MADSEN some talented and dedicated teachers, I consider that part of my Vernon was born 6-19-25, the oldest son of Peter and Hazel education second to none. The 10[...]Vinke, have a good time, too. The journey to and from school was not always Jutland, Den[...]e. The school bus came by miles west of Reserve. His dad and Jens Lind had built a 1-room[...]enjoyed about the good flax crop of 1922. high school ... we had a lot of school spirit. I met a lot of new friends, When Vernon was 6 they[...]could start school. His mother I guess one of the biggest highlights of my youth was the arrival in had been ill for 3 years and passed away in 1933, so his brother 1948 of electrification on the farm via the REA. The conv[...]r grandparents, the brought changed life for all of us, but most significantly eased the enor-[...]emembers the frozen I attended 1 year at U of M, Missoula, then decided to fulfill the[...]tually became a navigator and later a pilot. Most of my Air Force and Roger moved to Plen[...]e in Havre and retirement. With the airline most of my flying has been on the interna- Was[...]s, mainly to the Orient. On 4-20-84, I had a view of the community as we flew just south of Froid on a non-stop flight from Tokyo to New York. Medicine Lake, Reserve and Da[...]In 1956 I married Ardella Lyson, daughter of Leonard and yrtte Lyson of Reserve. Ardella was born 8-22-33. Her sister is Imojean Murray of Homestead and her brother Ranse resides in armath[...]there until our mar- riage in 1956. The 1O years of our married life in the military were spent at 10[...]Beach, WA where he continues his hobby of gro- ing e hibition almost incomprehensible. Through all of it they managed to provide us chrys[...]ove and warmth in happy homes. Only the first 1/3 of my life so Rosemary Harris in 1979. She died in 1982. far was spent in Sheridan County, yet mention of the word "home" brings first to mind that little[...]miles east of Antelope. (For brothers and sisters see Elaine Jo[...]ia. We also were fortunate enough to have Otillia of us, Vernon, Mae and I, would often walk to[...] |
| [...]l to brother-in-law Anker Jensen who ed from Medicine Lake in 1964. After attending college, I[...]possible for me to James (Nim) Stephens from Medicine Lake. We moved to Havre to at- obtain th[...]I married Arnold Melnikoff in 1981 . He is the bureau chief at the short while. I taught at Lew Wallace School the 2nd half of the Mt. St. Criminal Investigat[...](1887-1973) Miller. (SD 264) After graduating from Antelope he at-[...]farmer all his life. Young people from the family or the community were[...]small herd of cattle, but his primary farming interest was in d[...]wheat, supplemented by a small amount of barley and safflower.[...]Hans was an active member of the Nathanael Lutheran Church, After moving[...]ouncil, and maintaining the to assist in the care of my sister Jane. Sorrowfully we learned of her cemetery records. He also was a member and/or officer of the Dagmar untimely death the day before our arri[...]197 8 has been most gratifying, not only because of their of his church, community, state, and country. help w[...]fore have had 1 or more pets in our home for most of our break" and a church history[...]church organist for many years, and was a member of the church Claude spent most of 1983 in VA hospitals.[...]nd church council. have many fond memories of life on the farm, although we[...]David (1955), graduate of Medicine Lake and Michigan State Sleigh rides to[...]field to bring us children candy-all were a part of growing up on a farm. GLORIA (OLSE ) MELNIKOFF[...]m near Dagmar. I feel very fortunate to be a part of the |
| [...]iller took over the After retiring from teaching Niels and Lorraine returned to farming o[...]y and reside in Plentywood. Our preoccupation now is nesota in 1976, where she went back into secretar[...]travel agency in Kalispell, MT. is director of research at the university. Janel and Van Swank l[...]ther, Peter Miller, passed away 7-4-83 at the age of 96. The lives of Niels and Lorraine have been closely associated from early childhood days beginning with neighboring[...]LODAHL) MILNE schools, attendance and graduation from Antelope and college days at I was[...]raine was born 3-5-23 to Chris and Minnie Sampsen of the fragrance like no other smell on[...]cute little jackrabbits, meadow- born 5-3-21, son of Peter and Anna Miller of Dagmar. Niels has a larks, prairie[...]e sod. It bloomed in a cer- Niels graduated from high school in 1939 with a class of seniors tain beautiful blue color and we imagined it was an ocean on the unusually large because of the influx of 20 or so students coming from prairie. A special good neighbor, Jens Ni[...]ed school, Viola Larsen walked with me and helped from home, but were also years involving the discomfor[...]my 1 and only neighbor girl friend died of a burst appendix. That was nothing of the lack of money for recreation.[...]began field. Later Pa had me drive 1 of the teams on a haybucker and the teaching at West[...]It was quite a tricky business to keep graduation from MSC, they were married June 8. In the fall of 1944, the teams in unison. Niels enter[...]sic training in Texas, followed by several months of training for the intelligence corps of the Army. Lorraine accompanied him from 1 camp to another, finding a new job at every move. At the time of Niels' overseas departure, Lor- raine went back to teaching at Antelope. After Niels' return from Ger- many they both taught school at Antelope dur[...]meager and when Henry Jorgensen, superinten- dent of Medicine Lake School, offered Niels a job teachin[...]At 13 Pa sent me to Grenora with a load of wheat with an empty[...]50 gallon gas barrel on top of the wheat. I remember rounding the[...]n s blacksmith shop or Julius· in Dagmar as sort of a[...]re ard for work well done. I can hear the ringing of the hammer and[...]anvil yet, and feel the heat from the fire. What an art in action![...]e, much more than in the house. At 15 I graduated from the 8th[...]and Hans In 1928 4 cousins came from Denmark. The oldest, Niels Lodahl, farmed separat[...]ext stayed in Dagmar and became the owner of E. F. Madsen's house and 4 years, driving the 17-[...]riod a back farm, who was the ''founder'' of Dagmar. Niels has renovated the condition had dev[...]hood Hall, Danish School, 4-H With the death of Niels' brother Hans in 1971, our son, Greg and[...]choke-cherry picking in the sandhills, 5th of June, 4th of July at Brush farm. They have 3 sons, Mark[...] |
| [...]ife together. They lived with Evelyn's folks east of Dagmar since.[...]h (the Dewey Hjort place). I reared a family of 4 and have 1O grandchildren and 1 great-[...]nd Arne View College in Des Moines, IA. Returning from Grand View, I taught missed farming[...]The house was remodeled and the In the fall of 1943 my folks and I went to Minneapolis for the[...]in the spring, stayed on the farm until the fall of ing dances. 1944 when we moved to wester[...]ving in Whitefish, MT I was married. In September of 1948 known for his jokes and playing p[...]y then I was single so I took the job. The summer of 1953 we moved to Plentywood Arne and Evelyn's 6 children are all in Montana Allen, 1933, is here Will went to school. The fall of 1955 I started working for married to Helen Peterson from Hardin. They live in Huntley Project and estern[...]y in August 1983. 1939, is married to Richard Hardt from Billings where they farm and After attending[...]stern Electric, ranch. They are parents of 3 children, Shelly, Doug and Bradley, and which is no AT &T Technology. He married Linda Hagen and they have 1 grandchild. Ernie, 1942 is married to Sandra Lee from Angela have 3 children, Jeffrey Krista and Andrea[...]she is a nurse. She has 1 son, Shaun. Cheryl, 1956, is married to Dar- Arne was the son of Skov (1879-1950) and elsine (1883-1930) rell Otteson and they live in Huntley where Darrell is a carpenter. They ielsen (SO 244 ). Arne was bor[...]nded grades 1-8 at Garden Grove School and 1 year of high school at the athanael Church. Early years w[...]sh Lake. AXEL NIELSEN Evelyn is the daughter of iels Christian (1881-1968) and Andrea[...] |
| of 1914. My mother's sister, Marie Sofie Mikkelsen a[...]7 at Culbert- Chandler; Bodil, widow of Earl Carroway; and my brother, Chris Lodahl son,[...]ey have Dagmar. As so many others of that time, we couldn't speak any 3 children, Helg[...]24 I went to Tyler, MN for the winter of the year. After the school year, we had 6 weeks of vacation or course at Danebog Folk School. I took[...]speak correct Danish, had Bible study, and sang from the Danish song learned a lot. I was treasurer of "Skjold" Young Peoples Society for 1O[...]ck. I graduated from the 8th grade and went 2 winters to the Dagmar On 4-4-40 I started as manager for the Dagmar Substation of Academy, which was accredited as high school through the Plen- Farmers Union Oil Co. of Grenora. The board of directors at that time tywood scho[...]time. As there weren't many jobs anywhere, many of the young people I started at $40 per month[...]found work as a maid in the homes of the more well-to-do. was no time for shop work, s[...]rowded and needed extra help. I had many accounts from Dakota farmers, as the fuel I could sell couldn't be sold in Dakota because of sulphur content. I was inducted in the Army[...]KY and then Armored Force school. I had a rating of T/5 army specialty auto mechanic with the Headqua[...]n 1·4·34. I gre up in the Volm r area southeast of Dagmar on the[...]and graduated from edicine La . I joined the Air Force in 1953. On 7-1-48 I bought the old building from the Dagmar Farmers Upon my di[...]h On 5-4-58 I married Ella Pfiefle Wys of ott, D and settled in a 40x40 ft. addrtion, with[...]us through adoption. auger motors, his specialty of knowledge of small gas motors really Upon graduation from college in 1970, I was employed with the has kept[...]ontana State Board of Pardons as an adult parole and probation of-[...]ensen) Lodahl, who Jeffrey is married to Carol Sue Waggoner. They have 2[...] |
| since 197 4 and is stationed at Sioux Falls, SD. Dwight is in the Navy system, graduating in 1979. Julie, Kenny, and Lori were all valedic- and is in Bremerton, WA. Rodney is in the Air Force and at Tacoma, torians of their respective classes. Lori attended EMC, Billings, receiv- WA and Danny is attending college. Mari is in high school in Poplar, MT ing an asso[...]graduated from Plentywood in 1984.[...]We are members of the Nathanael Lutheran Church. I have been a[...]member of the Danish Brotherhood Lodge for 26 years, servin[...]various offices. I have served on the boards of various organizations[...]throughout the years. I served as clerk of the Lowell School, Dist. 38; I[...]also served on the school board of the Antelope School, Dist. 19. In[...]Fire Ins. Co. of Dagmar. In December of 1966 I was appointed to the[...]board of directors and became a full time agent. I am stil[...]the company. In 1968 I began selling Blue Cross of Montana health[...]overage. I served as president and vice-president of the Montana Association of Mutual Fire Ins. Cos. from 1979-1982. I was a delegate[...]to the national convention of the National Association of Mutual Fire[...]ns. Cos. during these years. We are members of Christ Redeemer Lutheran Church. Big city liv- We are proud to have been a part of this heritage and hope our ing and the vast amount of driving between work and home does not family can continue to contribute to the growth of this great community give us time to partake in m[...]tivities; however, the memory and state. of fresh clean air of the northern states brings us that way anytime we[...]who came to Valley City, ND from Denmark in 1904. He had 5 sisters: I was born 9-27-25 at Plentywood, the son of Niels and Rosa Elizabeth (1903-19[...]ellton, CA and Lillian located 3/4 mile southeast of our farm. I graduated from Plentywood in (1917 -1945). 1943. I work[...]rents to southeast Dagmar in 1909. Grade farmland from Fred Herman. I entered the Army in 1955. I spent[...]was attended at H. C. Andersons which stood south of Volmer of my service time in Germany and England. I was dis[...]16, when Volmer Church was built, Jens, at 11 She is the daughter of Kenneth and Neva Doyen of Ludden, ND. She at· years, hauled barrels of water with 1 horse and stoneboat for the ce- tend[...]ns at Glendive where she was teaching at the time of our marriage. At the learned young to ha[...]les to the threshing machine, later he completion of the school term we returned to the farm and built[...]My recollection of traveling was by train with my parents to[...]nded BBC, Billings, majoring in ac- counting. She is employed by Cardinal Drilling. She married Dean V[...]arried in 1932. We have 2 boys, Carroll graduated from Antelope in 1978. He attended NMC, Havre. He is (11 -30-32) and Everett (1 ·4-3[...]ation. school, Everett adding 4 years of college. Carroll married Lois Kraus Lori Renee wa[...](1955), Douglas (1957), Shelly but only 2 months of her senior year were spent there because the[...]he family school was destroyed by fire in October of 1978. She completed the through adop[...]ey Lynn year at Plentywood but under the identity of the Antelope school was bor[...] |
| [...]hurch. Jens passed northwest of Dagmar remaining there farming until 1979 when for away 4-1-83 in Solvang and is buried at Volmer Cemetery. I reside in[...]Morris Moller Nielsen was born at the homestead of parents Piet church suppers. I was president of the Aid anq held various offices and Kristine Nie[...]His only through the years. Sons of Norway Lodge, Danish Brotherhood Lodge, formal ed[...]ter hiring out to other farmers. During the worst of the "depres- enjoy our wonderful family, having good homespun fun-a lot of sion," when money was non-existent, he joined the[...]ing my kinfolk at Norway. mines were other places of employment.[...]My world collapsed that day, but I have peace of mind, and a thankful[...]We are the children of Morris and Elinor ielsen. For the names of[...]Lowell. He graduated from Plentywood as Salutatorian of his class in 1958. From 1958-66 he attended Jamestown College, NO with a[...]He also attended the U of M, issoula, graduate school and was a Piet and Kr[...]Fargo, ND where Gary is an Agri. Research Tech., Dept. of Agri. On 7-5-39, Morris married Elinor Simonson. I am the daughter of Bertha and Edward Simonson (SD 929), homesteaders[...]n. After graduation, I got my cosmetology license from an Omaha, NB beauty school and have been in this[...]and Lo ell, graduating from Plentywood in 1960. He attended BBC in[...]nd Lowell schools. He graduated from Antelope in 1963. He attended col- Susan. When ou[...]lege at the Wahpeton School of Science. Loren served his country in days, money we didn't have, but we got a loan from my brother who the U[...] |
| [...]on, Josef Loren in Susan graduated from PHS in 1969. She attended BBC in Billings. 1973.[...]en (1-18-53) attended Lowell School and graduated from Antelope in 1971. She attended MSU at Bozeman. Sh[...]we moved to our present farm 6½ miles northwest of Dagmar. I attended They h[...]ridge, Lowell, and Plentywood schools, graduating from Antelope. now works at the Young Gene[...]l I was drafted into the Army, where I spent most of Gregg served as various officers of the Danish Brotherhood. He en- my time in Ft. Car[...]Susan are members of Plentywood Lutheran Church.[...]making for a large and lively family of 10.[...]was Danish and proud of his heritage. We learned about the language,[...]folk dances and heard many interesting stories of his life and of the grandparents' way of life in Denmark. Dad played the violin and other[...]sense of humor kept the household going with quantities of good food. Cindy and I have 3 children: Chris[...]In the fall of 1953 I attended the Lowell School along with 2 cl[...]es, Svend Larsen, and James Lindberg. I graduated from Antelope homesteads of my great-grandfather and my grandfather.[...]Billings, and Montana Bank of Plentywood. and he accordian. We presently li[...]Lester and Betty Johnson. Susan's family consists of Linda (Mrs. Clint Cartwright) in Dagmar; Sherry ([...]ended Lowell and Plentywood schools and graduated from Antelope. As a boy it as Gregg's job to bring hom[...]ad farm. Gregg started selling cars for Solberg's of moved to Pennsylvania. Our 1st dau[...] |
| [...]nd became a certified auto repairman in all areas of repair. Bob also taught a tune-up class at the Ca[...]part-time at Plentywood Drug. We both are members of the St. John's Lutheran Church and active in the various areas of the church. We were 4-H leaders for a time. The highlight of our married life has been being proud parents of Mary and Ove[...]hters. As for me, I am thankful for the influence of my parents and grandparents. They were a source of much happiness for We have[...]nate to have had these wonderful people as a part of chemical engineering degree. She is presently working towards her our lives.[...]Kristin (1 978) and Ryan (1982). Mike is now my partner in our farming I was born in Dagmar, MT in 1922, a son of Niels and Rosa operation. Ni[...]ded the Lowell school, which was less than a mile from Julie married Burt Todd in 1980. He is a petroleum engineer and is our farm. I have spent most of my life in the Dagmar area as a farmer,[...]d working towards his Masters. with the exception of the years 1942 to 1946 when I served in Europe[...]at the Pioneer I have 1 daughter, Rita, who is married to Tony Eck of Gonvick, Manor, where she now live[...]chairman. She also serves as exec. sec. of A.B.L.E. in an effort to save[...]I have been a member or officer of Nathanael Church council, My father, Skov Nielsen (1879-1950) was one of the original set- tlers in the Dagmar community i[...]on the Brush I was pastor of the 2-point parish, athanael and Volmer at Lake r[...]at Nathanael Church HS. Dagmar from 1948-1954. Then I joined the staff of Lutheran World I attended Garden Grove School, 2 miles northwest of home and Relief in ew York here I remained as an ambassador of the church later Hawthorne School 2½ miles northeast of home. o school busses to the dis[...]inter. I at- I was born 1 mile west of my grandparents' homestead in South tended high s[...]nary. In 1942 I as ordained in 1937-38 year, most of the students transferred to Antelope (also r.[...]Ela, daughter ofof the Army the unit had no diving equip-[...]he end Ela died in 1983. Dane Paul is career military. of WWII, our company boarded a ship bound for the Ph[...]harged in 1946. I married Mary W. Lewington of Southampton, England on 1-21 -47. She was working in the office of a large commercial bakery, that was her closest c[...]her life in a city that has more people than all of Montana with electrici- ty, gas, running w[...] |
| In mid-November of 1948 we halted our old Packard east of the miles (Fred Christensens'). Th[...]tended was only a Leslie Anderson farm northwest of Dagmar late in the afternoon. I said 1/• of a mile from our house. In December 1941 I married Robert to Ela that from there she should be able to see Nathanael Church.[...]farm (Jens focused her eyes westward and asked, "Is that really it?" The church Moller Nielsen) and farmed the land 9 miles north of this farm. We in the distance seemed to her to b[...]were born on 9-14-42. Sheldon weighed in at From the sight of the bleak Montana fields in November we were[...]kelstad, the midwife who accepted into the hearts of the people of Nathanael and Volmer and delivere[...]ere the biggest twins she had finally, it seemed, of all Sheridan County. We found the people we ever heard of and she had delivered quite a few in her day. Dea[...]rve to be the enlightened and forebearing progeny of pio- (12-2-46) and Ross Lavern (1-6[...]In 1951 we bought a bar in Plentywood from John Boulds. That the farms appreciated that their parents had moved all the way from was quite an experience as we knew nothing about bar work. But it the animal traction of oxen and horses to large tractors; from 4-horse didn't take long before things[...]r we built a new bar, Bob and Lou's, 4 lots north from where grand, rolling movement.[...]n, These people had a profound appreciation of what had gone before Sheldon (Butch). and were equally aware that all the past is prologue and therefore will- The twins attended Lowell School and graduated from Plentywood ing to venture forth. During our years[...]EMC in Billings. parochial camp so that children from the congregations and beyond liv-[...]Mike and a daughter, Medena. They built a stories from great literature, had gym, group singing, crafts,[...]her value good inter-personal relationships. Some of the Gordon married Emily Wirtzberger and they have 1 daughter, teachers were from the parish, others from far away. In those years Denise. Gordon[...]t only because it was built on top of the snack bar at the Sunset Theater a few years a[...]useful. Begun in 1913 by Rev. is the 1st and only bar at a drive-in theater in the state of Montana as Jorgensen, these 3-day meetings have b[...]yet. with the parish, topics ranged from presentations on hymnody to lec- Dean went to Lowell School, graduated from Plentywood, and from tures on rural development; from information on life in a prisoner-of. Burnley School of Professional Arts at Seattle. He married Irene Ka[...]family living. ing from Plentywood. They have 2 daughters, Gerri and Bran[...]s who live in Great Falls where he is still working with his profession. were brought from D.P. camps in Germany. Both families were Latvian. Our youngest son, Ross, graduated from Plentywood and from The people of Sheridan County joined hands together and sent ca[...]al Dental College at Portland, OR. He has his own of wheat to the hungry in other nations who had not[...]I am 1 of 1O children born to Chris and Hannah Anderson (SD Robert Nielsen, son of Piet and Kristine Nielsen of Dagmar was[...]meningitis. Because of brain damage she was retarded and lived with with[...]lso worked in Mother. She died at 62 of cancer. Chester, Delmar and Leslie are still Sidn[...]til I was about 18 I, Luella Larsen, daughter of Alfred and Alexandra (Christensen) y[...]sen were managers at that time; and it was a busy of Nathanael Lutheran Church. Our folks moved severa[...]that place was to my grandparents' farm northwest of Dagmar about 7 also.[...] |
| In 1936, I married Morris Nustad from Bonetrail, ND. We lived at AGNES([...]Jorgensen. She attended Garfield School northwest of Dagmar. Shortly Smelterville. We were there for 2[...]after graduation from Antelope she went to Portland, OR and worked as w[...]ipyards. On 5-29-46 she married ID and spend part of each winter in Arizona. We love to come back to[...]Willard Olsen of Powers Lake, ND where they lived for several year[...]offered a job as manager of the elevator at Lund's Valley and they[...]n attended school in Dagmar, and after graduating from Antelope in 1942, he attended MSU at Bozeman whe[...]worked on con- struction projects. In March of 1952 Ken was appointed postmaster at Dagmar. Dur- ing the summer of 1952, he built a new building and moved the post office into that building where it still is today. He is still the postmaster and farms. On 6-21 -52[...]Carl, Agnes, Kathy, Willard, Connie Olsen . fall of 1951 , she came to Dagmar to teach at Hiawatha Sc[...]tended most of them within 100 miles of their place. Often they par-[...]ticipated in parades either with one of their restored cars or a steam[...]Allen Harry Olsen, son of Harry and etha Olsen of Dagmar was[...]at there. Bozeman and graduated from inot Business College in 197 4. He Is a carpenter. Robert Jens (Bob) (10-21 -54) graduated from Minot Business Col- lege in 197 4. He is married to Rita, and they have 3 children; Charles, Phil, and Heather. They live in Sidney where Bob is employed by Trico. Bruce Edward (2-27-56) he[...]c Drilling Co. Donna Lynn (8-2-59) graduated from BBC in Billings and is married to Curtis Heisler. Daryl Howard (3-28-68) is attending Medicine Lake HS. Besides being busy with the post office, farming, and the raising of their family, they are members of Nathanael Lutheran Church and Ken has served on t[...]e Dagmar Allen was a member of the Sheridan Saddle Club and the Dagmar store whe[...]Flying Association. He took flying instructions from Thor Thorstensen Dagmar team. After he retired from that, their children were involved in[...]ts events. The FFA of Medicine Lake HS presents a traveling trop[...] |
| [...]ties were was a senior in high school at the time of his death. planned a[...]the Dagmar the cattle. Carloads of pigeon grass were shipped in from North Dakota. Church. He was a member of the Danish Brotherhood.[...]In the winter of 1933-34 I attended Winter School at Nathanael[...]School 1/4 mile from our home. My 1st teacher was Adrianna Garneau[...]I attended Antelope School and graduated from Medicine Lake in I, Edvin Olsen was born 8-[...]d on 6-28-39. In 1940 Harry served on the retired from the Weyerhaeuser Co. and from raising Blue Lake Pole 1st mixed[...]for 15 years. Gloria and Kathy both graduated from Medicine Lake.[...]drink and rest heard a "sizzling sound" coming up from the ground. We were like any 2 young chaps would[...]d a door leading in- We are members of the Nathanael Lutheran Church. We have en- to the[...]o surprise to 4-H leaders and members of Farmers Union (receiving a family farm liv• him as quite a number of people made it unbeknownst to the govern- ing award in 197 4). We _are also members of Rock Hound Club, Big Sky ment. It surprise[...] |
| [...]k for his brother and attend school. He graduated from the LaCenter HS in Washington in 1940. He then re[...]ld have for the teachers, thus giving us the rest of the day off. We L[...]often walked to school on stilts, made houses out of the thistles and in the spring we would carry pails of water from the ditch to drown gophers. The school closed in[...]The depression of the 30s sent Raymond to Oregon where he soon Geraldine graduated from BBC in Billings. In 1965 she married Ar-[...]e took Civil Eng. Tech. He married Roxanne Graupe of Grenora, ND in 1972. After his fathers death they[...]n for a year. In 1975 she married Ronald Lindberg of Dagmar. They now reside at Plentywood and esa, AZ[...]d 1935-36, in Jamestown, ND in 1937 and graduated from Antelope in poultry farm near Amb[...]the Army in WWII. He received a medical discharge from the service, when he contracted malaria in the[...]th birthday, 11 -10-63. His son, Kevin, graduated from Concordia years. Faye was born in Carrington to Falke and Inez Borgeson, who College in May of 1983 and resides in Minneapolis, MN.[...] |
| [...]the last 2 years they lived there. In the summer of I attended a 1-room rural school t[...]l there, and say, "We have ,,had ~xcellent ~roups of did 4 terms of teaching in the Dagmar area schools. youngsters[...]hich impressed me was when I went with graduated from Hiawatha and from Medicine Lak~ HS. . my[...]. A widow with 5 children, living on a farm north of us, to Sheridan County to work in elevators and[...]980 he purchased Lake Hotel and C~ub Bar w~ich h~ is and household goods. Farmers then w[...]ong the crowd. Believe it or to MarShele Engstrom of Plentywood. They have 2 children, Rebekah[...]and Christopher Ray (1982). Danny also has a son from a It showed what determination, coop[...]eviate some tragedies. Following graduation from Montana State University, Barry taught[...]lferd Pedersen and I were married by Arthur Frost of and coached at Harrison, MT for a year. He is married to Beth Hellwig the Dagmar Lutheran Church. We, as farmers, survived the Depress!on of Albuquerque, NM. They have 1 son Ryan Michael (1983). Beth is of the 30s. Three children were born to us. Eugene,[...]d employed at Colorado State University and Barry is teaching math and 5-9-64; Mary Lou Ro[...]d 13 great-grandchildren. In Joni graduated from MSU and taught school in Turner and[...]in Oregon. Bertel was born 3-30-16, the son of Niels Christian Pedersen and I attended Emerson school, next to the D. B. S. Hall north of Andrea artine Madsen. He spent the early years in the Dagmar com- Dagmar. I graduated from Antelope in 1940. After that I worked on the muni[...]been farming since. Elsie LaPorte, 10-8-20, of St. Ignatius, married Bertel on On 10-19-4 7 I married Bernice Haugen from Grenora, ND. She was 12-29-38. They farmed a shor[...]an a _restauran~. 1973. She graduated from Miles City College of Beauty. She married Road construction became a way of life in 1951. Bertel, Elsie and fami- Da[...]have 2 children, Adam (1978) and Arin ly traveled from site to site with their trailer. In 1977 ~e~el h~[...]sently attending had 2 children. Rosemarie, 1939, is married to Joseph Wagner of Big the U of M at Missoula.[...] |
| [...]east of us. This was a long way in the winter. There were[...]blow from the east in the morning and from the west at night when we[...]graduated from Antelope in 1938. The next year I attended Grand[...]I married Elmer Petersen, son of Jacob and Dagmar Petersen, Alvin a[...]es and other freight in the Missoula and managers of the store. We have had almost 11 wonderful years[...]brother Raymond, the Petersen We are members of the Nathanael Church. I have served on the land. Later we bought two quarters of land from Mrs. Laursen. council and am presently on the board of the Dagmar- Volmer Educa- tional Fund. Bernice is a member of the LCW and was a Sunday School teacher and Super[...]ERGAARD) PETERSEN Carl was born 6-19-10, son of Svend and Johanna Petersen (SD 285). He grew up i[...]n 5-2-37 he married Mary E. Westergaard, daughter of Nels and Marie Westergaard (SD 291 ). They began[...]school in Dagmar, graduated from edicine Lake in 1964. He joined[...]the National Guard, attended Wahpeton School of Science and E C, Billings. He is no working as an Independent Landman. Keith marri[...]48, attended grade school in Dagmar and graduated from[...]from edicine Lake in 1971 . She received a BS in Psychology from[...]fire in April 194 7. We lost everything. division of J. I. Case Co., building wings for airplanes. In[...]ements) in moved in the old house of Sigurd Rasmussen to replace our home. We orth D[...]winters in Arizona and the small amount of remodeling. Until we put a pipeline from the well to the summers In Havre.[...]house, we carried water for drinking from the well, and hauled water from the dam for household use. ELMER and SIGRID (CHRI[...]ations were taken as work allowed, usually a week of fishing My parents are Folmer and Esther Chr[...]afternoons were father died in 1971 and my mother is still living alone on the farm. spent b[...]er died 5-5-75. I moved to Plentywood in November of 1976 non (1923); Lois (1925); Etta (1927);[...] |
| [...]Attending Dagmar grade school, he later graduated from 5 of whom survive today. All were born in Dagmar, with[...]for army service, he farmed at Dagmar, marrying a of the youngest. A short history of each of these children follows: local teach[...]store. The memory that stands out in my mind from those days was[...]w and cold good friends now) and, of course those marvelous high school days at made[...]to 50 below zero. After graduating from Flaxville, I attended college at Moorhead and Th[...]. Occasionally, she received the magnificent sum of $1.30 for an evening's performance. Emma never m[...]rson. Arnold (3-1 8-1 5) died at 3 months from pneumonia. Raymond (5-14-16) attended Dagm[...]ard pails. As the family grew, so did the number of lard pails. Ray remained at home, participating i[...]his en ry into the armed forces during WWII; most of that time was spent overseas. After his return to[...]given them the opportunity to learn of life in the wonderful State of ith her aun and uncle (Chris and Sophia arkuss[...]ngthened their pride in our family heritage which is so years with them hile attending 2nd and 5th gra[...]l in Reserve with their son Andy. Laura graduated from Omaha, NB. My position allows me to t[...]ted States the 8th grade at Dagmar, and graduated from LHS in 1937. She attending N[...]h a ontana elemen- great United States is one of my greatest joys, but never have I seen a ary c[...]born in rural Dagmar. They attended and graduated from Lillian (8-22-22) a tended Dagmar schools[...]Knud C. Poulsen (born 6-20-12) graduated from AHS and MSU at where she lived with Laura until s[...]settling in Great Falls, she was from Rice Institute in Houston, TX and worked s[...] |
| [...]ted at someone's farm, often church and graduated from Grand View College. She married Fred[...]igh school at Plentywood until memory is the castor oil which on occasion we were compelle[...]e Dagmar Academy at graduated. She also graduated from the University of California in the church. This was a branch of the Plentywood school system. I had Berkeley with a major in bacteriology and minor in chemistry. She is a my junior year at Grand View College,[...]ar store and post office. Knud writes: "Most of my time in Montana was spent on my dad's[...]were then living on their farm 4 miles north of Dagmar. My brother, Allotment office 1937-1939 me[...]d and worked on our approach to measuring acreage of fields under cultivation. I worked fa[...]with Walter Rasmussen, Hans Rasmussen's son and 1 of Viggo Peter- the Dagmar Garage. In[...]Reserve, where I became manager of the Farmers Coop. In 1945 I pur- DARLISS (JOHNSON[...]d to Scobey and had the Coast to on the homestead of my grandparents, James and Mine Johnson at the[...]tywood. In 1969 I became administrator of the Montana Pioneer Manor born on 11-25-43.[...]1958 we moved to Broomfield, CO where I graduated from high school in 1961 , then attended the University of Colorado. Danny, Darliss, Krist[...]have 3 daughters Lisa, Lori, and Erin. Tom is an optometrist and has |
| [...]e later near the Danish Brotherhood Hall. He told of pranks the youngsters married Rich[...]d tax service. I finally retired after many years of[...]rn in Dagmar on 4-15-15, to Con- registered nurse from Bismarck, ND. During the winter of '46-'47, they rad and Karen Marie Conr[...]l supervisor. They then One of the highlights of my childhood was hunting rabbits and moved to Hel[...]and Plentywood, graduating in 1967. He attended U of M, Missoula, for 2 years. He has done some trucki[...]elementary education at Timmer, D. She graduated from Mandan and went on to become an RN. She took her[...]Robert Roddy. private and general duty nurse. She is a past member of A A. She is active in various projects in Helena where she re[...]ry and retired in 1971 . As After graduating from Antelope, I went into a 3-year nursing[...]dith in Seattle. There I met Lorin Hart, a friend of Vernon Rasmussen. They were sta- FLO[...]ODRIGUES tioned at Ft. Lewis. After his discharge from the Army we were mar- Florence[...]ded grade We have 3 children: Lowell (194 7) is married to Emma Jo Endicot. sch[...] |
| [...]ge in elementary school teacher and is currently teaching at Fort St. John, Des Moines,[...]lumbia, Canada. for Douglas Aircraft at the start of WWII. She came back to Dagmar in 1944-46 to help[...]is was born 3-20-27 in Plentywood, the only child of Sam and[...]Chris R. Jensen homestead, 3½ miles north of Dagmar. Dennis attend-[...]Lorraine Haug, daughter of Martin E. and Clara Haug of Grenora. ARLO and HELEN (ROMSTAD) SAMPSEN[...]on School near the Brotherhood Hall and graduated from Antelope in 1938. After 2 years at NMC, Havre, (i[...]the farm. I haven't forgotten the lean years of the 30s. In 1937 when we had a total crop failure[...]oolhouse) which my folks moved to their land west of Reserve and where they lived for 2 years before m[...]entywood and Music has been a hobby for both of us as well as a supplement to Beverly[...]Nathanael Lutheran Church. They graduated from Medicine Lake HS in a member of our 4-piece band that played for college parties.[...]married Gary eal Ward of Plentywood. Their children are Jeremie Mothe[...]hristopher Anker Lodahl who moved it 4 miles east of us. Mother died in 1979. (1977), r[...]79), and Amber Denise (1981 ). They cur- The last of the original buildings on the place was the barn,[...]rently live in Sidney. Beverly graduated from SU at Bozeman ith a demolished in 1983, 76 years[...]ire (1983). easier farm living, were the creation of the Rural Electrics and the Dol[...]ural Telephones Systems. I have had the privilege of serving on the dent for several years. She is a member of the LCW, and is no LC e ont Telephone board since 1970. president. Dennis is serving on the church council. Dolores 1s a[...]member of the Emergency ed1cal Technicians (E n[...]rently presiden of the Grenora Women's Bo ling Assoc., and a[...]member of he Sheridan County ental Health Board, the Board of Directors of Glen ood, Inc., ARC, Hospital u 1liary and the Board of Directors of the Lu heran Center in Billings. Dennis served on[...]of Directors of the armers Union m Dagmar and is a m mber of the[...]We enjoy gro ng evergre n trees, some of hich are gro mg on[...]the est side of the church cemetery. Dennis also enJoys gro mg[...]Our son, Richard, and the former Mary Grosfield of Lincoln, MT Plentywood, T. After at[...]etchen and Kaare. and graduating from Antelope, I graduated from Greeley State College They liv d in Scobey 7 year[...]unior high. In 1976 ried Clair Seter from orth Dakota. they started farming and moved to a farm south of Dagmar where Twins were born in 1967 of hich DeArcy lived only 1Ohours and Chester and Cora Anderson formerly lived. Our daughter, Susan, is an Delura Ane is now 17. Marc Stanley was born in 1970.[...] |
| [...]he came " home" to visit frequently or her family from Montana[...]Aircraft Corp. of Burbank, and was about to retire at the age of 62[...]when she died on 1-19-83. She is buried in Valhalla Memorial Park in[...]North Hollywood, but in Nathanael Cemetery there is a marker in her[...]I am Lillian Marie Sorensen Sizemore, daughter of Nels and[...]as midwife. I went to Lowell School and graduated from[...]am involved in selective child-care plus a hobby of tailoress that home I at last realized my dream of becoming a nurse. After 3 years of is quite a full time business. I'm also involved in many church related training at Trinity Hospital of Nursing, Minot, ND, I graduated in June, functions. Clair is currently teaching in the Broomfield, CO area.[...]Bill later decided to make a career of it. He served in Korea and many her brother Alvi[...]e been blessed with 7 children: Shirley come out from Medicine Lake during Christmas to visit Hjalmar[...]oncerned for her safety when the family was away from home because Helen guarded her sister with her life. She learned how Vana was introduced to education when she was a 7[...]e under Ingeborg Christiansen, Vana was the star of 1 of the school plays in the Christmas program. With g[...]ord and enjoyed every minute. In the spring of that year Vana almost died from a ruptured appen- dix. The new man, Dr. Robb, saved her without the use of antibiotics, and during that time and afterward C[...]own battles because Anna Miller laughingly spoke of how Vana could overpower all the big boys, including[...]ll Sizemore. when at recess time they played King of the Mountain. Vana attended Danish School a[...]e com- Looking back on the years of growing up in the Dagmar communi- munity for 6 ee[...]n ty, I remember best the feeling of common nationality and religion, the Denmark in 1[...]grams at the meeting house and In he spring of 1938, Vana graduated from PHS ith a good Brotherhood Hall, 5th of June celebrations, 4th of July at Brush Lake, background in typing and book[...]alf covered with thistles and ing, so in the fall of 938, when Ansgar Nielsen provided transporta-[...]Einer was born on he family farm 9-9-18, the son of Nels J. and[...]hired to take care of his farm when he made a trip to Denmark in 1917,[...]by the name of Einer Rasmussen. When els came back this fellow[...]Einer grew up on the farm which is now the home of Nels[...]curred on the farm Einer was always in the center of the repair job.[...], "Einer was the only tractor driver in the front of the Vana Kozuszko, Alvin, Helen Andr[...] |
| [...]in born April 1925. She is a 3-year RN and finished her training at Fitz- Wi[...]Our 1st daughter, Lynne (September 1949) is divorced and lives the hoist. While there, he sta[...]et him use his machinery to put in the 2 quarters of land that Einer had served in the Navy for 4 years, and is currently at Wenatchee, WA acquired.[...]where he is employed by the City Police Dept. He and his wife[...]d child, Todd (November 1952) died in August 1967 of Ad- Farm. There were no modern facilities so unti[...]gas Kathy (August 1955) is a dental assistant/receptionist. She and powered[...]husband, Gerald, live in Thomasville, GA where he is in the con- irons were used to get the weekly iro[...]Kevin (December 1959) dropped out of school at 16 and is at[...]it and Lois grew up they found it hard to realize how life was without modern conveniences. Eine[...]er and Ina Mae We are members of the Nathanael Lutheran Church. I was con- bought[...]ght Sunday school during these years sharing some of the machinery with his brother,[...]2 years. els, Jr. They worked together on many of the jobs involved in the In[...]ir grain bins, my farming operation. For a number of years, he and Morris Nielsen shared[...]m. The 1st outfit as a a combine. Between the two of them and their sons, they completed[...]ing bins but a lot of them no are bins we have already moved once![...]artin is the oldest child of els Sorensen, Sr. (1887-1983) and Lois lives in Billings with her son Michael, and is currently back at- Rika Johnson Sorensen.[...]t Sorensen, was born on the family farm northwest of Some of Martin's recollections of growing up were threshing at Dagmar on 6-2-16 to[...]29 els Sr. went to Denmark to School about a mile from home. It was situated on a hill so the winter visit and artin took care of the cattle while he as gone. The family recreatio[...]th the barn root. athanael Church 5 miles south of home.[...]1st farm -½ section for 2400, 1/2 mile west of Coalridge. In 1942 some land and I farmed that while he was in the Army. In the fall of '46 Martin went into the Army Air Cor[...]d a camel ride to operated the business until May of '48, when I sold my share and the Great Pyramids. He was discharged in November of 1945 and moved to the farm where we now li[...] |
| [...]and Plentywood Assembly of God churches. Violet has served as a[...]Gwen attended the Lowell school and graduated from Medicine Karen is the youngest child of Janus and Dorthea Jorgensen. She[...]Melanie attended school at Antelope and graduated from Plenty- 2 years for government housing during WWI[...]in Ellendale, ND, Aberdeen, SD, 1945. Some of Karen's recollections of growing up were of the terrible and is now at Minot State College. She married Kent Kunk[...], 7-26-81. Janus, had to walk home from the field by hanging onto the fence line[...]two so he when they emerged the omelet was black from the dust which had hooked onto[...]as baptized and confirmed at the Nathanael Church of Dagmar and is gentle person who loved to take care of her family and crochet. still a member. In 1946 K[...]mily before herself and her father as being proud of his still hasn't retired from being a housewife.[...]ris Kleis homestead. Pamela married Stuart Briggs of Sheri- NORMAN W. SORENSEN dan, WY in 97[...]home. Pam and Stu now live in Billings where Pam is a bank officer of Dagmar where my parents, Nels and Rikka Sorensen homesteaded. and Stu is an engineer with B Railroad. yrna is a medical technician My grandmother,[...]e midwife. Dad passed and resides in Minot, D and is employed by Trinity edical Center. away in May 1983 at the age of 96. Mother passed away in 1957.[...]I attended Lowell School and graduated from Antelope. I attended NELS and VIOLET (TORGERSON)[...]and taught school for a time in Sheridan County. From els Jorgen Sorensen, Jr. is the son of els Jensen and 1944-46 I wa[...]pons On 12-25-45 he married Violet Torgerson of Volmer. Her parents Center at Coron[...]vous; m one accident I got into a box of my dad's cigars and broke[...]ended school at Garfield, Antelope, and graduated from Plen-[...]The fall of 194 7 I went to Great Falls to seek employ[...] |
| [...]town. They rented a house in the south end of Antelope and even had Russel's discharge from the Air Froce we began living in many places[...]them so they could all go to school. 1 because of his employment with the Great Northern Railroad. We have With the advent of the combine to replace the threshing machine[...]thers were resting in the shade on the north side of the many changes. On 5-6-72 I married Chet So[...]house after dinner, listening to the machinery of their neighbors children, Susan (1958) and To[...]already back in the field. These brothers from Jutland knew how to[...]At the age of 62, Peter and Kristine moved to their new house i[...]ly) died in 1979. Viggo is married to Hazel. They live in Ft. Benton, and[...]their children are Steve, Vernon , and Virginia. Edith married Gerald[...]ky died in 1982, and Edith still lives just south of Plen-[...]In the Dagmar community there is no house or barn where the I have just retired from working as a licensed practical nurse. I en-[...]there and how it used to be. PETER and KRISTINE SPAABECK[...]Peter Spaabeck homesteaded 20 miles south of Scobey in the By Rose Torgerso[...]Ella Jorgensen as born on 9-22-21 , a daughter of iels and Ella |
| [...]o Gary John (3-19-52) graduated from Billings Automotive School in SMH where he passed[...]1970. In 1971 he married Janice Waller of Homestead. He is engaged[...]indy Jean (3-6-55) graduated with a BS in nursing from MSU in[...]Gail Jean (2-22-57) graduated with an Associate of Arts Degree in[...]special education from EMC in Billings. She married David B. Nelson on[...]6-19-77. They live and farm northeast of Medicine Lake and have 1[...]Ann Jean (6-15-59) graduated from the Eastmont Training Center[...]-5-60) lives on the Oscar Stromberg homestead and is and later worked for many different farmers in Sheridan and Roosevelt farming with Gary. He is working toward a Farm and Ranch Manage- counties. He enjoyed telling of his many experiences operating steam[...]he spent Tammy Jean (9-20-65) is currently attending college at Moscow, one winte[...]degree in musical performance (flute). his dream of becoming a teacher and instead obtained a job on[...], Returning to Montana, he spent the winter of 1928-29 remodeling and served on the board of the Medicine Lake Co-op Store. He was a the Dagma[...]ar found him in Solvang, CA, member of the Nathanael Lutheran Church. Clifford passed away from where he was employed by the "Pea Soup" Andersen[...]a heart attack on 2-15-68 at the age of 39. Carol continued to live on ing of this, his brother Herman and he operated a gas an[...]EARL STROMBERG move and he spent the remainder of his years serving the people of By Metha Olsen Sheridan County, wh[...]3 to Oscar and Marie Stromberg. remendous amount of reading and many of us benefitted from his He was baptized and confirmed at the Nathanael Lutheran Church of knowledge of mankind and his ways. Leo died 9-2-80 and it seem[...]Dagmar. He attended Richwine School and graduated from Medicine only fitting that these two brothers tha[...]ears should end their time on earth within 9 days of each other. They are survived by a sister, Ydun Madsen of San Francisco, CA, and a brother, Herman Strandskov of Solvang, CA. CLIFFORD and CAROL STROMBERG |
| [...]All of our married life has centered mainly around our f[...](Svendson) Sundsted. After graduating from Antelope HS, he attended[...]Sorensen) Christensen. She attended Lowell School of Dagmar until it He married Doris Bauske on 3-[...]as a drafts- closed its doors because of lack of students. She graduated from man and carpenter. Two sons were born to them, Da[...]Kari Svendson at Alkabo, ND. After the death of my mother when I was 4 years old, I went to live with the Halbert Nereson family of rural Westby. I attended Ueland School and graduated in 1942 from Westby. That fall I went to Spokane, WA where I w[...]community. In April In the summer of 1983 they built a new home. of 1947 we bought the Erik Sundsted farm and this is where we have Cary as active i[...]urch. Cary serves on the church council and board of[...]directors for the Farmers Elevator of Reserve. They are also involved in[...]1964; Helga lives m Seattle, WA. Names of my brother and sisters are[...]de School, then due to Tanya Sundsted of Plentywood. Terry and his 2nd wife Kathy Prince its closure, graduated from Antelope in 1964. He married Judith Wade[...]Jody, 12-31 -60, John's, Newfoundland where Arlyn is the educational director for a married Leesa Gross, they live in Laurel, MT. group of schools.[...]Torgerson live Cherrie (2-16-51) graduated from Antelope in 1969. On 9-18-71 in Wint[...]y and Lance. Charlotte, she married William Knick of Plentywood and they have 3 children.[...] |
| [...]Johanna Rasmussen's story for names of my brothers and sisters.) All[...]of us children were born at home, except Carol; thin[...]Hospital. Of all the good things that came about to us, having[...]our family was one of our most special joys.[...]I have been trying to think of the 1st things I can remember and it[...]out from Plentywood and Mrs. Emil Christiansen came and he[...]and a team of horses made from plywood with leather harness and[...]d I live in the Antelope community on the section of land I have a picture of that outfit. originally homesteaded by my father[...]g I spent 2 years in the ar- lived on a farm east of Plentywood with her family and worked as a my with 1O months of that time in Korea. salesperson in Plentywood.[...]Each summer we kids went for 4 to 6 weeks of Danish Language[...]rl and Mabel were milking a lot of cows. When I was 11 , I ran the tractor pulling t[...]my foot to kick the tractor into gear; I closing of the school, Gail attended the Antelope school gra[...]Antelope School where she graduated salutatorian of her class in 1969. Gail and Coleen were marr[...]Eastern and Coleen attended St. Vincent's School of Nursing. In the spring of 1970 they moved home and Gail started driving sem[...]stad farm where they built a home in 1976. Coleen is currently or ing part-time at he Young Generation[...]Christmas of 1946 I met Mayme Rorvig and we were married[...]2-17-48. He married Debi Stewart from New London, MN on 4-23-70[...]Joanne was born 3-25-49. She married Mike Smith of Billings 7-12-69[...]married Pam Schmidt from Glendive 6-1 ·74 and they have 2 girls,[...]Degen's farm, which is northwest of Westby. Treasure, Coleen, Gail, T[...]Hoffman's story. Being the youngest of the 5 I was tabbed the spoiled Gail is active in sports and in 1976 he got his private p[...]as I was growing up. We lived in in- Coleen is also active in sports and enjoys macrame, sewing,[...]in church work at the athanael south of Dagmar. Her 2 oldest daughters Marilyn and Carole are like Lutheran Church where Coleen is organist.[...] |
| [...]a special time. I can remember getting a picture of the Dionne passed away on 9· 1-68. She was 64 years old. She is buried in the quintuplets as a gift one year. My folks were short of money like so Nathanael Lutheran Cemetery of Dagmar. many in the 30s, but Mom cut this picture out of a magazine and framed it for me. It was a Karo sy[...]ing in Antelope I worked at the telephone office. Virginia Petersen was the operator and taught me how to run the switchboard. We weren't so busy that w[...]Arnold (Bud) Thorstenson, the son of Oscar and Frances Thorsten-[...]Bud's wife, Pearl, daughter of Jens and Agnes Nielsen, was born[...]years. Bud rented some farm land from Hans Larsen for 1 year. Also he[...]Randaz- sister Valborg passed away, so we took 3 of her children and Evald zo. They hav[...]ars, they have made several trips bac to Sheridan of God). I was secretary in this church. I am very h[...]County to visit relatives and friends. One of the special events as Christ as my personal Savio[...]urch before. I think I can say the highlight of my life ii, Sheridan County was leaving it, and b[...]s at work. I must say-Glen Aasheim, formerly of Antelope, T, now in Tacoma delivered my last great-grandchild. He is very ell h ed m Tacoma. CARL and EMILIE (CHRISTE[...]ed One wond rs- ill future readers of Daybreak II read it with a view |
| [...]lette attended Medicine Lake HS. She was a member of the Army Air Corp. A 30-year career followed with[...]llege. I retired in 1972 having attained the rank of colonel and with her untimely death 2-1 8-7 O, at the age of 17. the long sought after achievement-SAC Wing Co[...]Gary and Greg graduated from Medicine Lake in 1971. They at- I have 2 chi[...]business for 1 year. He married Paula Meschke of Sidney in 1973. Lest anyone think this was a[...]ried in 1942 to the former Irene Ibsen, daughter of Christian and 1980. Greg is now a part of the grain and sheep raising operation. Severine I[...]Since the fall of 1979 he has been driving the Hiawatha school bus. Our retirement home is on acreage at the foot of Mt. Spokane. The After a year at Da[...]errain often makes me yearn for the "open spaces" of graduating in 1976 with a degree in[...]Lynne my childhood, but the more moderate climate of Washington makes it Horel of Rudyard, MT in 1976. They live in Flathead Valley. Gary is a bearable.[...]"It is indeed a privilege to be a part of this caring community. As Donald was born 7[...]pe to continue as friend to our neighbor and pass of Peter and Ida Thuesen (SD 277) and the only one t[...]tal. He grew up on the family farm 1/2 mile north of Dagmar. He attended Hiawatha Grade School and graduated from Antelope in ROGER THUESEN 1947.[...]s were Roger was born 5-20-21, son of Peter and Ida Thuesen, at their Alvin and Esther[...]eaders in the Bainville home north of Dagmar. He attended school at Hiawatha. By the ti[...]accredited high school classes in the basement of the Nathanael there was no bus system as we know[...]ther went to Bain- Church, and this is where he went for the 1st 2 years, then to Antelo[...]rm "catching up." Bozeman, graduating from there in 1943 with a degree in civil It was no an[...]eel some ell deserved comforts. I graduated from Bainville in 1946 and went o MC, Havre, taking El[...]farming, Do,nald managed the Dagmar Farmers Coop from 1956-58. His parents retired and moved to Plen yw[...]siness warranted a move in 1983 to Plentywood. It is his pleasure to still be serving this company. We are both members of Nathanael Lutheran Church, serving on the council[...]They lived in California as for 12 years. Donald is an active member of the Pioneer Gun Club and Roger was employed by Boeing Aircraft Co. In March of 1944 they has served on many boards through the y[...]to Montana and he was inducted into the Army Corp of Paulette Joan was born in 1952. Twin boys,[...]in 1953. All 3 children attended Hiawatha School of lieutenant and sent to Italy to[...] |
| to Montana in the fall of 19~6. They moved to Billings where he began the state of Montana. She also helped make table decorations for the working for the Bureau of Reclamation. Roger passed away 12-18-75.[...]Vivian and Hilda spend the winters in West Virginia, Tennessee, na Kibbe, Robert, Richard, Ronald, Di[...]GERSON Vivian Thuesen was born 7-25-18 , son of Peter and Ida Thuesen. I was bor[...]thers: Roger and Alvin (both deceased) and Donald of brothers and sister are: Caroline[...]8-04) married Dagmar and 1 sister, Marjorie, also of Dagmar. Hilda Holmgard, Alma Ra[...]hey have 3 sons, Leonard, and twin boys, daughter of Martin and Metha Holmgard, was married to Vivian[...]I grew up on a farm northwest of Dagmar and attended school m a 1963; Metha died i[...]d in one-room schoolhouse 1/4 mile from home. Later I attended Antelope 1983.[...]ploy- Vivian and Hilda make their home north of Dagmar. They started ment in the Swa[...]I met Ernest Torgerson in Portland. the business of making a living by raising turkeys. Oil burning i[...]he was young. The older children took care of the younger ones and to the community. The turkey[...]r market in November with the help of an uncle and aunt, managed to keep the family and[...]ouver shipyards. 1948; it made farm life the best of two worlds: the privacy of the coun- Ernie and I were married 4-2-44. We farmed northwest of Dagmar try and the luxury of city life.[...]We have 4 sons, enneth (4·12-45) is part o ner in Prairie Sand[...]arms. He marned Candace Cain James graduated from U of M, issoula, and went east. He mar·[...]live in ried Marianne Wise in Connecticut. James is senior under riter for Antelope. co[...]ey attended MSU, Bozeman, and married Glenn iller of Plenty• Lake. He is married to Debbie Schreiner and they have 2 sons,[...]Keith (8·10-48) is also a farmer. He married Linda Milbrandt in[...], athanael Randy (5-22-53) is employed by DU in Bismarck, D and is mar- Church, and Hiawatha School Board. He is past president of Sheridan ried to Darla elson. County[...]ontana Grain Growers Association and was chairman of transportation for AWG. He served on the Wheat In[...]l. RUBY PETRINE (LODAHL) WALKER Vivian is a member of the athanael Lutheran Church, asomc Lodge,[...]y brother, Alex Robert (7 -1·17) is a retired Seventh-day Adventist Hilda is a member of the Nathanael Lutheran Church and the LCW pastor living in Washington. My sister Pearl Virginia Genstler (11 -9-18) (past president). She is a member of oro Y Plata Eastern Star Daugh· is a nurse and married a doctor. They live in California. We were all ters of the ile, and the ontana Wheat Hearts (president a[...]tended Emerson School, Dist. 51 . president). One of her fondest memories was being asked to make[...]mar table decorations for dinners for trade teams from Japan, Taiwan, and Lutheran Church, and graduated from Plentywood in 1932. I attended the Philippines. These were some of the 1st grain trade teams to visit[...] |
| [...]L.A. Michael was born 12-2-46. He is a well-known western sculptor and finished colleg[...]and farms in the Reserve-Plentywood vicinity. He is married graduating in 1941 . I was a nursing supervisor at the St. Helena to Patty Holje of Plentywood, and they have 2 daughters, Heather an[...]Paul was born 12-20-49. He is an automotive teacher in Rapid[...]City, SD and married to Nikki Stocklin, an RN from Kalispell. They have[...]farm and also does carpentry and woodworking. He is married to[...]Sherry Wolf, a high school teacher from Havre. They have a son,[...]yce Wilemon was born 10-22-41 at Gadston, AL, son of[...]6-4-44 at Pampa, TX, daughter of Earl and Sadie Lane. Judy has 1[...]brother in the area, Charles Lane of Beach, ND.[...]Danny came to Sheridan County from Lefors, TX in 197 4. The 1st[...]day he drove as far as Gillette, WY. The temperature was 70 when he[...]living in Texas and semi- Danny is a contract pumper for Phillips Oil Co. He also took care of retired.[...]drilled. Danny is a member of the Dagmar Gun Club. CARL SR. and MARY WESTERGAAR[...]ter he came to Shannon (1976). Shane is a student at Montana Tech at Butte. Scott ontan[...]er, Mary ( rs. Carl Petersen). They settled north of Dagmar where at Dagmar. Carl attended[...]the mountains in northwest member of the Dagmar Merribees (past president and secretary) and a ontana. Carl joined the US Navy at the outbreak of WWII and served member of the Dagmar women's softball team. I had a lead part in the his entire enlistment in he combat zone of the South Pacific Theatre Dagmar Dia[...]rman. He returned Happiness is smelling the fresh turned soil in the spring and[...]the wheat waving in the fields, hearing the sound of wells[...]y lived on the Christensen homestead 2 miles west of Dagmar. Five[...]School 1 year of high school at the Dagmar Academy at the Nathanae[...]Church, and graduated from Antelope in 1940. In 1941 she went to[...]on for 4 years until her marriage to Tony Kleeman of[...]Beach, CA until Carl's dis- charge in the winter of 1945. In the spring of 1946 they headed north to ontana and settled north of Dagmar in he Coalridge communi y on the orris and Fia adsen farm about 3 miles southwest of Coalridge. This farm had been homesteaded in 1907 and carries one of the oldes registered cattle brands in Sheridan Co[...]de school in Lo ell Valley about 1 mile southwest of the farm, graduated from Antelope, and attended C in Havre. Following in the footsteps of their father, all 3 served in the US Armed[...] |
| Tony and Erlis have 2 sons. Roger James, 5-14-50, is married to EARL WINTHER Lyla Solberg Johnston and lives only a mile away from his folks' place. Earl was born 6-11-[...]d Steven. School and graduated from Medicine Lake in 1948. During his employ- Gl[...]cott their father. Glenn and Roger both graduated from Peerless HS. Glenn was born 11-10-58.[...]tended Hiawatha and Antelope school and graduated from MLHS. She worked in and around Medicine Lake unti[...]necessitated a number of moves. He is now a supervisor in the[...]Walter and Dagmar Pedersen of Dallas Center, IA when only 6 months[...]old, after the death of our mother in 1938. Dagmar as a cousin of Donna, Virgil, Richard, Gladys, Linda,[...]nd View College. In 1956 Betty married Gladys is now married to Virgil York. They have retired and[...]e farm. He attended Hiawatha School and graduated from Medicine Lake in 1944. Following 2 years in the s[...]arried Beverly Ann Thompson, 5-17-52. In the fall of 1959 they moved to Tacoma, WA. Beverly works with[...]Some of our more memorable events of gro ing up are attending[...]memories of the Christmas tr e almost touching the ceiling ith all of They have 2 children: Connie Leigh, born 6-22[...]around the tree e ould all receive a bag of peanuts and hard candy.[...] |
| [...]This continued until 1927, graduating 2 classes. From then on the high school students attended Froid a[...]cher school for the 8 grades for the greater part of the time until 1960. We then hired only 1 teacher[...]steel bins with a capacity of 100,000 bushels were added. Curtiss[...]August 1980. In the fall of 1982, over 97 ,000 bushels of wheat were[...]piled on the ground west of the elevator during harvest for lack of[...]general merchandise store in 1945 from the J. S. Olness estate. The[...]e Olson 's built the post office in the front 1/2 of the grocery Doris Ramstad, Evelyn Deubner, Evelyn[...]vson, Raymond Youdan, nience of the public. Maude Svendsen, Orvin Eide, and Harriet Olson finished 1 term from December until the close of school due to the illness of a teacher. The school building was sold to Cliffo[...]The field was located where the Cliff Olson home is now and in the '50s and '60s it was at the Refuge west of town. In the '2 0s and '30s, Chatauqua (road show[...]ig tent which was put in the vacant lot just west of the church. During the '40s the " Ralph and Ruth[...]heir place. In the early '50s Betty and Paul Mast of Poplar and Evie Hurdle and husband from Froid taught square dancing. Roller skating was s[...]late '50s when the school purchased roller skates from Mr. Hjort of Medicine Lake. A yearly community pic-[...]Office . nic was held for many years at the close of school or Bible school, held at the Medicine Lake[...]ffice was a 3rd class office until 1970 when loss of west of Homestead.[...]n followed Richard Sell as postmaster at the time of his death in in 1971 . Ella taught classes and sh[...]ss, and appoi ted. With the retirement of our local mail carrier, V. E. Johnson they operat[...]as consolidated with Froid's route and Roy Nelson of Froid[...] |
| [...]in for about a year. In 1983 Kathy Reiter Taylor of Froid was appointed as our regular rural carrier. Our mail comes in by Star Route from Wolf Point with Arvid Scott, driver. The Hom[...]ee, who operated it until he died due to injuries from a car accident, 6-20-62, east of Homestead. His son, Don Lee, operated it until it[...]Norma and Harry, Selmer and Don put on many feeds of venison stews, duck muligans, turkey dinners and[...]n Former Pastor Joel Dahlen of Zimmerman, MN who served here oyster feeds which drew people from all over the area. from 1980 to June 1983 participated in the service. Ou[...]Norman Wick of Great Falls. Rev. Robert Johnson of Livonia, Ml, son of[...]the late Victor and Mabel Johnson of Homestead, preached at the[...]morning worship service. Correspondence from former pastors were[...]Corsages made from wheat heads and tied with purple bows were[...]ed on all who signed the guest book. A collection of pictures from local people and from those who came for the festival were put on[...]drawn by Harriet Olson was painted on both sides of a steel sheet by Harriet Olson and Ardell Nelson.[...]Beulah O'Meara, Virginia Schuetze, Ethel Sk1llmgberg, Adelia Skill-[...]re held First Luth era n Chu rch of Homestead. monthly in th[...]are now being held The First Lutheran Church of Homestead celebrated their 75th an- m the homes of the members. We had a big part in making the Legi[...]use it. Chicken dinners were served outside, east of the Legion Hall; all Unit mem[...]tly cloudy sky. Anniversary ing the money from sales for veterans' rehabilitation and chi[...] |
| [...]became postmaster at Homestead following her way of the essay contest, oratorical speech contest and by distribution mother's retirement. of flag codes and other materials. The Girls'[...]social time for Legion members. In June a picnic is held for all members and their families. T[...]on the farm and keep busy with Wailers moved out of the community in 1968, Mary Ann Overland[...]neth Engelke became leader that year and led most of the livestock and mechanical projects.[...]erie James Oral Alcorn, son of James Grant and Florence Lee Craig Strandlund, Ke[...]bara Abar, Glenda Nelson, Ralph 2nd of a family of 12 sons and 1 daughter. His ancestors came from and Ruth Clark; some are still leaders.[...]rvice projects: keep- James graduated from Sloan Hendrix Academy and attended the U of ing Big Lake Cemetery clean, picking up trash from the highway west AK and became principal of the public school in Imboden for 1 year. He into[...]e he met Esther Kodalen. Presently the club is under the leadership of Ruth Clark, with Den- They were married 1[...]and Russell Clark and Brad and Ted Tronson. Many of the members are from edicine Lake.[...].I• Reserve Commmunity.) He has 1 brother, Jim of Lexington Park, MD, and 3 sisters, Suzie (Buzz) R[...]de, then transferred to Medicine Lake, graduating from there in 1968. In 1969 he married Barbara Jo Olso[...]d com- who moved to Bainville. From that time, Jim served as agent for G. N. munity t[...]road until he retired in 1966. He served as clerk of Homestead Barbara was born 9-12-50 in Willist[...]school board for about 23 years, commander of Post 49 of the of 4 girls. Peggy (Don} Boggess, Missoula, T; ancy ([...]ated James Lee, born 4-8-31, is single and is Supervisory Industrial co-valed,ctonan , in 1968.[...], Packers and Stockyards Admin . for the US Dept. of year and graduated with a degree in Business Educ[...]icutture in the Denver, CO region where he lives. from EMC, Billings in 1972. Barbara worked as an accountant for 3 Joyce Ann, born 7-19-34 is married to Frank James Michels, son[...] |
| of Vernon and Hazel Michels of Medicine Lake. Their children, Steven[...]n 2-24-71 at Glasgow. live in Billings, MT. Joyce is Family Living Editor of the Billings Gazette. Morris H. has always gone by the name of Butch. He worked for V. R. Karen married Zane Gra[...]and children. He is also an artist and sculptor.[...]She is married to Lorrie Sampson, a brakeman for Burling[...]grocery and he is salesman for Valley Motor Supply in Glasgow. They[...]aught S. S. in Homestead, became a charter member of Chi Chapter of served in the Navy and since his discharge is a Nuclear Welder where Delta Kappa Gamma of Montana State. After both retired from work, he works at the Bremerto[...]they moved to Ashland, OR in 1966. Ora graduated from So. OR State Desiree Elise, 1-2[...]-30-81; and Amelia College in 1969, was president of Ashland Women's Civic Club for 6[...]John Dennis was born on 1-24-61 and is buried at the Highland Senior Orchestra for 1 5 years. Both are members of a poetry club call- Cemetery in Glas[...]ictor Lee was born at Glasgow, MT on 4-2~·62. He is single. His belong to VWWI and Ladies Aux. 1268 w[...]n- school years and graduation from high school were at Glasgow. He is a niv. on 2-9-84. Ora is past president of the Ladies Aux. , historian and derrick hand on oil rigs. publicity chr. Jim is past Commander of Bks. in Ashland and now serves as quartermaster.[...]ll) Anderson , a pioneer homesteader and merchant of[...]homestead 1 2 miles northeast of Medicine Lake and 10 miles Morris Ellwood was bor[...]ma Lovese Dalby Ander- southeast of Reserve. While camping out on Sheep Creek near Fr[...]etersen who was born in Staller, West school west of Homestead, he worked in a coal mine and also did[...]ey. They moved to their Elizabeth Nayes, daughter of Clarence and Louise Sorensen Nayes of new homestead and began life in[...]arron Ranch, often the Eng school, 12 miles west of Medicine Lake, and the Froid school walking from his homestead 1 2 miles east of edicine Lake to the until graduation. She had 4 s[...]th and Betty. Marron Ranch south of Plentywood. Bill and els Hagen bought an in-[...]s worked as maintenance for the Housing Authority of Glasgow. He is a lifetime member of the VFW.[...]Marie had the cafe on the south side of Main Street in Reserve be-[...]Harlen was born 1n Williston, ND on 10-14-4 7. He is mar- 1929 he bought a meat an[...] |
| the market and beer parlor and ran his ranch 3 miles west of child, Keyla. He also is a logger. Allen Baker was born 1-29-61. He Homest[...]moved to California for 1 graduated from Denver Institute of Technology in 1980. He is married winter before moving to Great Falls, MT.[...]istina and has 2 children, Megan and Erich. Allen is employed as Falls Brewery for 15 years. After ret[...]fancy; Harry, in Texas; Mrs. Elmer (Edna) Stubban of Homestead; and Oliver Anderson of Plentywood. KENNETH and CHARLOTT A BAKER |
| ~dopted from Bombay, India by his daughter Lonna and her husba[...]ing 16 miles northeast of Froid. My sister Ruth Lorraine Barkley, born[...]-24-24 in Medicine Lake live on my farm northeast of Homestead. My by the March of Dimes.[...]innie Matilda S. Ar- home place east of Froid. nold, born 1887; Edward Schad, born 4-8-18[...]w up in Roosevelt County on my parents ranch east of Froid . I Maxim , Sask.; Charles Schad, born 1895[...]southeast of our home. In 1941 I graduated from high school in Flan-[...]worked in Seattle censoring mail until the fall of 1943. I entered the I was born 10-28-26 , the 6th child of Robert "Bert" Baker, Sr. and University[...]aught at Rosedale. The Emma Schad Baker. Bert was from Garfield, Dakota Territory and[...]at the Hammond School where I enjoyed board- Emma from Bad Axe, Ml. They were married in Glasgow, MT, 4-[...]The family lived 5½ miles east and 1 mile south of Homestead. I married Mervin Clifford Bakken, 9-19-46. Mervin was the son of First in a small 5-room house and then in 1929, a[...]d the Central Consolidated Country 4½ miles east of Homestead. One highlight was riding to and from School east of Homestead. After the death of his father in 1937, Mer- school in a horse-drawn[...]ford , born 11 -2-51 . Pam graduated from MLHS in 1965 and from the When my dad died in January 1935, I began doing more of the University at Missoula, whe[...]physical therapy license. She mar- catching frogs from the slough a 1/4 mile east of our home. ried Captain Da[...]Kalamazoo, Ml. She is a physical therapist at a school for handicapped[...]o by children. Our son Jim graduated from Medicine Lake HS in 1969. He Kenneth, who had mov[...]years on a received his BS degree from Eastern MT College at Billings in 1973, dairy far[...]959 I started studies in the Bible and became one of Jehovah's Witnesses in 1960. I am still active as[...]during winter months. He passed away suddenly of a heart attack, I met a Filipina in 1981 and[...]ios, means remedy. I call her Remy. Her full name is hts family live in Medicine L[...]organizations: the First Luthern Church and north of Manila in Bangued, Abra province. She was born 1-[...]ices over the years. ing the Japanese occupation of the Philippines. Also the Sons of orway Lodge in Sidney, the Moose Lodge in[...]Palmer was born on 11 -18-17 at the farm of his parents, Ole and December 1885 in Swif[...] |
| [...]ed in 1946 and by that time had attained the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. During his tour of duty he received several decorations in- cluding[...]ased the Nick Kemmer farm situated 1/2 mile north of the Homestead corner. Betty was born in Bill[...]ended school on the Huntley Project and graduated from Now she stays busy with church and[...]While his vocation may be farming, it is obvious that hunting, fishing[...]and Saskatchewan, Canada. He graduated from high school in 1969 from Medicine Lake. He attended Dawson Community Colle[...]flood in the summer of 1972. His car was washed away and lodged in[...]a tree. He managed to aid several victims of the flood. He was working Left: Betty a[...]he 8th grade. William Dean (Bill) on 9-17-48. Dan is an engineer with his masters in She[...]t St. Martin's Academy in Rapid City business and is employed in St. Paul, MN. He married Judy Clark from and graduated in 1972. She complet[...]d Janae. Bill farms in tional College of Business in Rapid City the fall of 1973. the Homestead area and is married to Loretta Jacobson from Grenora, NO. They have a son, Ryan , and a daughter, Victoria. Palmer died in August of 197 4. Betty continues to live on the fami- ly fa[...]ll finished high school and at this point in time is still librarian at the edicine Lake school. WIL[...]Betty and Palmer Bakken on |
| [...]hospitals became a lovely piece of income property. and was awarded the purple heart. On 9-10-54 I married Pearl Norager, daughter of Morten and Lydia JAMES and ADELINE BOLSTAD Norager of Outlook, MT. We spent a few months in Denver, CO[...]I was born 8-4-30 at the family farm east of Homestead, the 3rd was stationed at Fitzsimmons Army Hospital. In April 1953, I was sent child of Kinley and Nora Bolstad. I attended school at the[...]solidated school located 4½ miles east of Homestead. I graduated from Outlook, and while I was in Europe, our 1st son H[...]ntre Lutheran and received an honorable discharge from the Army. Church of rural Hoople, ND. Adeline was born 1-24-31 at Wal[...]n moved to Iowa and daughter of Harold and Tilda Torreson. They moved to Hoople H[...]don, rural school and graduated from Hoople HS. She also graduated from was born 9-12-56 at Culbertson. In the summers of 1957 and 1958 I Fairview Hospital School of Nursing in Minneapolis and received her worked fo[...]lived on a small acreage. Corp of Engineers. Most of that time was spent at Fort Knox, KY. We Lowell received his 1st year of schooling at Randall. Pearl's brother,[...]-13-63 at Story City. Our 4th spring of 1959 we returned to the farm, and started farming[...]Gilmore, born 8-19-63 . All have graduated from Medicine Lake HS. Junior College at Forest City,[...]Jett married Annette Berge of Glasgow, MT in 1979. They have 2 training to be a minister. Lowell and Robbi , daughter of Dr. and Mrs. children : Brandon Sean[...]ger, were married 12-18-76 . After they graduated from where Jeff manages a radio station. Joel is a carpenter and lives in Luther Seminary in 1979,[...]astor at Williston. Jonathan is learning auto body work and helps with the tarm-[...]We purchased the Tom Danielson farm east of Homestead in Sheldon was a school photograp[...]. that interest for his life's work. He graduated from Hawkeye Tech I have been a[...]ss 2A division in 1981 . casions. He is attending IA State U, majoring in Computer Science. We are members of the First Lutheran Church in Homestead. I was Arlan is our studious, industrious young man. He was on th[...]part time at the Sheridan restaurant for a number of years. He is attending IA State U, majoring[...] |
| [...]before moving to the reservation w. of Medicine Lake where Dad farm - By Jim Bolstad (s[...]d: Roger, born 1-31-38; Kinley Bolstad, son of Sivert and Gertrude Bolstad, was born[...]a rural area near Edinburg, ND. He was the oldest of 13 children. The family moved west and homesteaded 4½ miles east of Homestead in 1906. They lived in a sod shack unt[...]was needed at home to work and help feed the rest of the family. In 1925 he married Nora Nelson at Eu[...]My brothers and I graduated from Paradise School. Melvin helped[...]Myron is also here.[...]TX in August 1982 where he is a milker on a large dairy farm.[...]adise Custom Draperies, there the remaining years of their lives. Mom passed away in 1978 where we make drapes and have all kinds of window treatments. and Dad passed away in 1981 af[...]tend the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church from ing home in Culbertson.[...]were charter members. In those early years of Dad's farming career, there were a lot of hardships: hail, drought, grasshoppers, cyclones,[...]farm near East Grand Forks, MN on were very short of any luxuries. Dad made most of the toys that we 1-28-1897. His f[...]Richardson, born 4-17-1900, daughter of Joel and Priscilla Richardson where he would sell[...]who had money (former residents of Antelope, MT) on 6-13-21. to buy.[...]d lived only 3 days, and played for the en1oyment of music. He also could play some on the[...]ilbert Bratvolds moved to Homestead in the spring of 1931 Dad was concerned about soil conservat[...]ued in best at tilling the soil. In 1951 he was 1 of 2 outstanding farmers in this position[...]y childhood and an infection in her leg flared up from time Tire Company for outstandrng conservation pr[...]g faith in faithfully to the Assembly of God Church at Grenora, and later to the their Mak[...]tirement, with her still in attendance at the age of 70. Both of my MYRON and ALMA BOLSTAD[...]parents set a beautiful example of love and patience in the spirit of By Ellen Larson (daughter)[...]cting many people in a positive way. Young ladies from the My father, Myron Ben1amin Bolstad, was b[...]olstad. He moved with his family to of Wolf Point), assisted in the home because of Mother's physical con- Homestead, MT while a chil[...]dition. Dad shipped in hay from Nebraska during the depression to help My mot[...]t J. and Elise Fossum , grew up there, graduating from MLHS. ting down Russian thistles in[...]Jeannette each stayed home a year from high school to help in the[...] |
| home. Both went on to graduate from MLHS, Jeannette going on to daughter of Elmer and Elizabeth Werbelow in Kremlin, MT. They[...]ips, born 1-28-7 1. Teachers College. Claude is now pastor of the Assembly of God Church in Wolf Point, MT. He graduated from MLHS in 1943, after attending Whitefish , MT HS,[...]College in Minneapolis, graduating as presi- dent of his class and manager of the school yearbook . Claude married Lavonne Quistad of Willmar, MN in June 1947. They had a daughter, Li[...]orn 12-5-57 at Detroit Lakes, MN. Linda graduated from Harding HS in St. Paul, MN and from the Mounds-Midway School of Nursing as a RN. Larry graduated from high school in Park Rapids, MN and the Columbia U Law School in Columbia, MO as an attorney. Craig graduated from high school in Minot, took a year at Minot State[...]oster son, Brad, now In Augu st of 1980 Curt became manager of the Farmers Elevator reside at Lesueur, MN. Larry and his wife Kathryn and daughters, of Homestead, where he and Deanna are both currently[...]Curt, Deanna and Lance are members of the Homestead First chelle, reside at Minot, ND.[...]served as treasurer of the ALCW. Curt is a member of the American[...]sergeant of arms. Deanna is a member of the American Legion Aux-[...]iliary. Lance attends school in Medicine Lake, is a member of the[...]It has been most enjoyable being a part of a small rural community[...]Vernie C. Brenden was born 8-29-09, son of Henry and Larsine[...]ly homestead 6 miles east of Homestead. He attended the Brenden[...]Lucy Bratvold died in Minot on 4-3-7 3. Gilbert is now residing with tending Sunday school a[...]trustee on the board in later years. In the fall of 1929 Ver- who with his wife, Kimberly, and son li[...]y, SD. They have 3 daughters. spring of 1930 to continue farming with his father. In 1936[...]husband, Rev. William Harter, and of 1937 he was back working at a sawmill in Seattle until the spring of their 5 sons reside in Jericho Springs, MO; Annet[...]e says there were good Lavonne Bratvold died of cancer in 1966 and Lydia (Kakach)[...]daughter of Harvey and Mabel McKenzie of Medicine Lake. After a[...]2. Curtiss L. Brenden was born 8-22 -48, son of Verne and Lorraine On 8-22-48[...]A daughter, Verna, was born 4-17-55 in farm east of Homestead. He has 2 sisters: Nancy (Mrs. Stanley[...]born in 1956 but died within a few hours Hansen) of Flagstaff, AZ, and Verna (Mrs. Dick Smith) of Van Nuys, CA. after birth. As the chil[...]He also has 3 brothers: Rick, Robin and Larry all of Havre, MT. Medicine Lake. In the fall of 1957 Vernie became 2nd man at the Curt went[...]or in Froid, taking over as manager in the spring of ly moved to Froid in 1958 where he graduated from 8th grade. When 1958. The childre[...]er school and in the summer. Following graduation from years. high school at Dodson in 19[...]ancy married Stanley Hansen of McCabe in June 1963. They are elevator and drove[...], MT during 1979 and 1980. manager of the elevator. Rick Joined the army October[...] |
| [...]Hulda grew up in the community of Cokato, MN where she was The final addition[...]rry was born 1-30-1878. She was 1 of a fam ily of 11 children, and 1 of 4 born in Malta.[...]children who went to Norquay, Sask., northeast of Regina, to try Lorraine was active in VFW Au[...]a book- homestead farm ing there from 1905-15. Hulda was there over 10 keeper for the P[...]Hulda lived in Homestead. Thus they were a part of the family in the lives with her husband, Dick Sm[...]ter Patricia and a son, memories of the Johnson children . Hulda was a sister of Mabel Jonathan.[...]den. cowboy town of Culbertson where he worked for the Walter Patch[...]rn in Pierre, SD, married at Vernie retired from the elevator business in 197 4 and moved into[...]Murray. She worked for the Patch fam ily and that is where leisure time bowling.[...]s said he wouldn't walk again. of 3 boys and 1 girl: James, born 5-26-1900, died 4-[...]In December 1978 Robin married Kathy Jennings of Wagner, MT. The family liv[...]n oil have 2 daughters, Loriane and April. In May of 1983 Larry graduated retail business along with farming and ranching. The fam ily grew up in from high school at Malta. He attends college at North[...]One of my early teachers was Myrtle Astrop who later mar[...]to Froid and again to Homestead for the remainder of the family life. JOHN ANSON and HULDA BROWN[...]mainder of her life. There are 2 children: Duane Olson and D[...]gney and there was 1 son, Guy. James had a number of Africa in the Canadian Army, supporting the Briti[...]m a similar capacity and 1t was from that I went into the Army. After[...]Clark, was born 6-3-18, on the original homestead of[...]which was 1/2 mile west of the home place. My high school education[...] |
| my cousins, the Mootharts, and Richard Sell of Homestead. Doug went to school at Beverly School a half mile west of their City life never appealed to me and I[...]ng and cattle, and to begin building his own herd of cows. entered our heads. When our school work was out of the way, we On 10-5-75, Dou[...]abbits and played dominoes and whist. I graduated from and the late Jalmer Rismon of Havre. She has 2 brothers, Russell and Froid HS i[...]. Doug and Linda lived in Medicine Lake 1 "school of hard knocks."[...]43, I was united in marriage to Marilyn Sorteberg of in Froid for 1½ years and Linda agai[...]ilyn was born at Anoka, MN, 8-23-23, the daughter of continued farming with his father. I[...]to the Peter and Ida Sorteberg. After graduating from Anoka HS in 1941 , farm , purchasing it from his parents who moved to Minneapolis. Marilyn wor[...]Doug gradually changed the farming operation to 1 of cattle and Anoka County Abstract Company until he[...]5-11-78, She was the last 8th grader to graduate from Beverly School in 1961 , and Douglas James II (Jamie) born 12-1 2-79. D. J. is now in as it closed for lack of enough students at the end of the school year. kindergarten and rides the bus to Medicine Lake. Doug and Linda are Judy graduated from MLHS in 1965. She and Dan Bakken were mar-[...]estead, MT. Both Judy and where Doug is currently treasurer of the church and Linda is ALCW Dan graduated from MSU at Bozeman, MT in 1969. They moved to the president. Doug is a member of the rural fire dept. in their community, Metro Area of Minneapolis, St. Paul, where Judy was employed as[...]cal engineer. They have 2 part of a friendly and progressive Sheridan County. daugh[...]mes, was born, 6-20-50. Doug married Linda Rismon from Havre, MT, 10-5-75. They have 2 sons: Donald Jalmar Ralph F. Clark born 9-15-27 was son of Harris and Frances Clark (DJ), born 5-11 -78; and[...]attended all 12 school 1/2 mile west of his home and graduated with classmates grades in[...]ton Nelson and Elsie Wheeler at MLS. He graduated from FHS in from North Hennepin Community College, MN with a degre[...]ming after his now reside at Sebring, FL. Charles is employed at Swan Industries and dischar[...]that occupation, living on the former Alex Vicky is continuing her education at the present time.[...]- We were active in the Brethren Church east of Froid for many mercial electrical contracting a number of years. years and later in the First Lutheran Chur[...]7-10-65 Ralph married Ruth Ann Davidson, daughter of Jacob both held positions in the 2 churches.[...]E. H. and Opal oel Davidson of rural McCune, KS, in the Osage Church In 197[...], M where I worked as a welder at of the Brethren. Ruth, eldest of 8 children was born 7-18-35 in the the John R. Ko[...]s later I under- rural Columbus area of Cherokee Co. In 1942, the Davidson family went op[...]moved to a farm near McCune where Ruth graduated from 8th grade in driver for the Anoka Hennepin School District which is my present oc• 1949 and high school in 1953. In 1957 she earned a BS degree from cupation.[...]Camp in Germany. From September 1960 to August 1962 she was DOUGLAS J.[...]youth fieldworker for the central region of the Church of the Brethren Douglas J. Clark was born 6-20-50, son of Donald J. and Marilyn with an office[...]ark family homestead on the county line From September 1962 to June 1964 she lived at Bethany Theological 9 miles east of Hwy. 16. He has 2 sisters: Judy, Mrs. Daniel Bakken of Seminary, Oak Brook, IL where a masters[...]White Bear Lake, MN and Vicky, Mrs. Charles Swank of Sebring, FL. degree was earn[...] |
| After a summer working with the Grandview Church of the Tom and Lena have 2[...]n at Froid, Ruth served for 1O months as Director of Christian graduated from MLHS and Kinman Business College. In 1947 she mar- Education with the First Church of the Brethren, Roanoke, VA, then rie[...]Ardyce was born in 1937 and graduated from MLHS and the U of[...]the son of John and Malla Danielson, early day homesteaders of east[...]school 2½ miles from home. Transportation was by district school[...]bus, which used horses a good share of the time, the only affordable[...]means during the depression years of the '30s. High school education[...]ted in 1907 by my Ralph and Ruth are parents of 1 son and 1 daughter. Kristine father. Anna, born 9-2-67 in Williston, is a junior in MLHS and active in girl's basketball,[...]and 4-H. Russell Kirk, born 4-22-69 in Williston, is a freshman at MLHS and active in sports, music, FFA and 4-H. The family is active in the Big Sky Church: American Baptist Church of the Brethren (formerly Grandview Church of the Brethren and the First Baptist Church of McCabe) having completed a merger in 1983. Ralph[...]tor, teacher, S.S. superintendent and trustee and is currently a deacon. Ruth has served as youth coun[...]superintendent and clerk. Ruth served as a member of the Board of Ad- ministration, orth Plains District of the Church of the Brethren, 1972-79. On 10-9-83, the 75th anniversary of the Grandview Church of the Brethren was celebrated .[...]on co-ops and on ASCS community committees. Ruth is currently in Music Mothers and Cleone is the daughter of Eric and Elva Crusch of Bainville, MT. an FHA Chapter Mother in the MLS and is in her 11th year as a 4-H She atte[...], having also served as officer and on committees of the Williston , ND, later ownin[...]Co. 4-H council. They look forward to more years of farming Froid, MT. and community invo[...]orothy, also attended rural schools and graduated from Tom Danielson and Lena Grovom were married i[...]moving to Cascais, Portugal, a suburb of Lisbon, and resided there for Lena was born[...]ontana in 1907 and homesteaded land 4 miles east of Her son, Alan, is an electrician. Daughter Jennifer is getting her Homestead. Tom and Lena lived on the[...]MT. While there, they Victoria is getting her bachelors in accounting and business[...]ey lived in issoula ministration at U of TX, in Austin . 11 years before moving to Kalispe[...]a great amount of satisfaction and take pleasure in being a part of it's[...]Deubner. They came to Montana in 1918 from Ohio. They bought the[...]-16 at Greenville, OH. She married William Reiter of Froid; Tom, Lena, Ardyce an[...] |
| [...]y Deubner was born 5-21 -46 in Williston, ND, son of Edward school east of Homestead. I went 3 years to Froid HS and graduated at and Joyce Deubner of Homestead. He has 1 sister Mary and 2 MLHS. That[...]ran Sunday school days were at Bethel Church east of Homestead. Church and atte[...]in football, basketball, and track in his 4 years of high school. Buck Ryder in his store in Froid for[...]s wasn't for me. I went to California in the fall of 1939 and worked for and also played f[...]e On 6-14-41 I married Joyce Lucille Johnson of East Froid, in Las Lake and they wer[...]the Lutheran Church in Vegas, NV. Joyce, daughter of Robert B. Johnson and Margaret Latta[...]ke. O'Neil was born 11-2-19 at the farm home east of Froid, MT in Roosevelt County. She had 1 brother[...]n 1939. We were in California until the fall of 1942 when my father had a bad heart attack. We came back to Montana and in the spring of 1943 my dad passed away. I farmed for my mother for 2 years, then bought the home place and rented the rest from her. We have 4 children. All attended and graduated from MLHS.[...]lliston , ND. She attended graduated from MLHS in 1966. She was a cheerleader and active in college in Havre, MT for 4 years and is still teaching in elementary. ~he FHA an[...]y patrol officer for several years, at present he is chief of police tional Guards at Fort Campbell, KY. During the winter of 1968 they liv- in Sidney, MT. They have 4 childre[...]e spring worked for a local farmer. In the spring of Roy Edward was born 5-21-46 in Williston,[...]dad until 197 4. in Homestead Lutheran Church. He is now farming in the Homestead[...]In 1979 we rented the Hjort land north and east of edicine Lake Lutheran Church. After college he wo[...]our house to Axel ings. He married Carolyn Clark of east Froid. on 8-9-70 at ~edicine[...]l activity hich as Lake Congregational Church. He is now farming west of Froid. They booming during this[...]in 1982 when we purchased the Tom cCabe farm east of Billings Vo-Tech for 2 years and took mechanics.[...]er months very busy at Nathanael Lutheran Church of Dagmar. They are farming with his commuting back and forth. dad east of Homestead. Our family is active in the Lutheran Church m Medicine Lake[...]ffices in the ALCW. again. I would hate to think of 11 years these days with very little crop and the cost of things the way they are. It would make the '30s l[...]bit around home for neighbors, but one of 9 children. His parents came from Minnesota and homesteaded this was a bit differe[...]I hked it. I stayed with it for 17 north of Alamo, ND. years and then my health stopped me i[...]elsing was born 8-4-14 in Rugby, ND, the youngest of 3[...] |
| children. Her parents came from Norway and homesteaded near Tun- fer. They tasted very good in the winter and since most of them were bridge, ND.[...]ndians picking Ambrose, ND. They were the parents of 2 daughters: Ann Marie, born choke[...]Going to Brush Lake for the 4th of July was a highlight of the year;[...]was shipping cattle. Orvin graduated from Minot State Teachers College, Minot, ND. He Lloyd is now semi-retired and lives on the family homestea[...]KENNETH and VIOLET ENGELKE farm north of Alamo during the summer months. Julia Eide, O[...]resided in Kenneth Engelke, son of Albert and Lena Engelke was born[...]family farm . (See SD, p.331 . The picture there of Mr. Homestead. She died in 1970. Alpha died 6-20-[...]ngelke and his sister An- Ann Marie graduated from Trinity Hospital School of Nursing, nie Young.) Kenneth has a sister Kate, born 6-27-16, born to his Minot, ND and is working at Mercy Hospital, Williston.[...]ther by a previous marriage. Kate married Ben Tax of Medicine[...]les, born Bernice married Roger Anderson, son of Wilbur and Edna Ander-[...]16-24, was married 10-16-53 to Delores Rohrbacker of Denver, CO. son of Dagmar on 7-1-67. Both graduated from Minot State College, Minot, ND. They are the parents of 3 children: Chad, born 1971; Kirk, Th[...]and son Justin live west of Homestead, and their son Donald and Gayle born 19[...]and children Dustin and Kristen live west of Froid, both on farms.[...]as was born on the family farm 12 miles southeast of died from injuries in the spring of 1936 when horses had run away Homestead, MT, on 9[...]with a drag he was using in a cornfield. a sister of Mrs. William Wachter and Magnus Pederson, all of whom In 1937 Kenneth went to live with his mother's sister Olga and emigrated from Norway in the early 1900s. She was working at the John Miller on a farm NE of Homestead. John died in 1954. Kenneth Great North[...]a moved to Sidney in the early '60s and emigrated from Norway about the same time.[...]her Arthur born 11 -26-17, who lives a mile south of the family homestead. A sister, Esther Engel, bor[...]olet, Alan , Kenneth Engel ke. farm 16 miles east of Froid.[...]their childhood years with many happy memories, 1 of them being chokecherry picking. Usually we[...]wagon and came home with daughter of Norman and Molly Sundvold of Froid. They live on Olga tubs and boilers of chokecherries, the only free fruit Montana had to of- Miller's farm . They have 2 sons:[...] |
| [...]adden. They are both in Homestead. Both graduated from MLHS. de[...]rles and Paul. Keenan married Julie Erickson of Froid in 1979 and they had a son W[...]ls, Jim went to Sanish High, now flooded daughter of Arlie and Phoebe Larson of Culbertson, 10-8-83. Keenan by Garr[...]ty Farmers Union President, has been on the board of Honker Homes, Inc. Both he and Violet helped construct the Farmers Union Camp east of Froid known as Bubbling Springs, been leaders in[...]d offices in the Co-op Study Club at Froid, Women of the Moose at Medicine Lake. They join- ed the Elks Club and the Sons of Norway Lodge both of Sidney, and the Brad, Ru[...]Four children were born to us. Ron is married to Nancy Hall and[...]WY. He served in Vietnam with the Army. Clinton is married to Sylvia. Clint was born 9-10-52, son of Jim and Ruth Feehan of Newtown, They have a home in Homest[...]he ND. He joined the Army right after graduating from high school. His tour is driving truck for his father. He was in the Army[...]s wife the states as an M. P. Lisa is majoring in business at Eastern College in were d[...]as been a trucker for 30 years, hauling a variety of products business with his father who has 2 truck[...]from Ernie Jensven. We decided that this was the town[...]in. As it turned out there was a very nice piece of land by the[...]road that e were able to purchase from Wayne Haase, known as the[...]to feel so welcome here. Jim is a member of the Legion and Ruth joined[...]Homestead is a town of working together and loo ing out for thei[...]neighbors. It is one of the friendliest communities that we have found[...]in all of our moves around the country. Sylvia Orona[...]er parents moved back to El Paso, TX. At the time of her yron Waller married Marjori[...]rth her father was playing basketball with a team from exico. Her home in Homestead, MT whe[...]e) Rodriguez Orona. had a family of 9 children, 5 girls and 4 boys. (See M. Waller history in |
| Lake. He then went into business of farming and ranching with his[...]2. She took up nursing at Cook County father west of Froid. Hospital in Chicago and is an RN. She lives in Seal Beach, CA.[...]as an RN. She is employed at Whittier, CA now, where she raised a[...]family of 2.[...]Viola was born 10-22-26. She graduated from high school at Flan-[...]I was born 1-7-16, son of Alexander and Florence Granbois who[...]lived 15 miles NE of Froid. Of the good times at Beverly School was the[...]ies we had, with 'ol man Wheeler playing the part of We purchased the Roy Jacobsen home in Homest[...]Santa Claus. All the kids got a sack of candy, nuts and an apple which now reside. We now[...]Totten in 1935, I went back and learned the trade of[...]mechanics and welding which I worked at the rest of my life. ALEXANDER and FLORENCE GRANBOIS[...]ied in 1942 and Lewis in 1977. Seven were born NE of Froid. All the Evelyn and Mae into th[...]I got my enlistment notice from uncle Sam in 1944 in the Navy Fred and Lewis[...]and saw alot of action in the Pacific. I got my discharge 2-5-46[...]I married Marie LaRoque of Bainville on 6-28-47 in Oregon. I work- Lewi[...]Dad farm for a few years until he acquired a farm of his own. He died worked as a welder/me[...]-51 . After 4 years in the Navy, he went to the U of Mand W. WA[...]have 2 sons, Jeff and Andy. They live in Helena. from Flandreau, SD. He spent 6 years in the ational Gu[...]school. She married Bill Spevacek who farms east of Geraldine and raised his family in Great Falls wi[...]and then worked for Jensen-Byrd Wholesale Co. of Spokane where he died of tuberculosis after a lengthy illness in 1942. is still employed. Mae was born 2-15-20. She fi[...]lder. degree in range management and is now living in Glasgow where he is She married Kenneth Racine in 1940 and they raise[...]employed by the Montana Department of Agriculture. He married Con- Seattle, WA w[...] |
| [...]Penney Company. He is currently the controller for Computer Com- By Dav[...]1-9-55; and Kevin, born 8-26-57, both of Bloomington, CA. Neal is in 1884. They and their family of 12 came from Belcourt, ND in 1908 married to Sus[...]1-18-80 and Tristan David, born 7-31 -81 . Kevin is not married. and his family lived in Greenbush, M[...]was still dark. I remember Dad kneeling in front of granddad and receiving a blessing. Uncle Mike wou[...]gh the same procedure. This would go on until all of my aunts and uncles were there; then we would have a big breakfast. All of this time there was a bottle of whiskey being passed around and plenty of music. Granddad would play violin and Grandma wou[...]in, Susan, and etl. =rench songs. There was a lot of jigging and dancing going on all day.[...]food; the celebration would last all day and part of Martin G ronlie. the evening. I rememb[...]946 The '30s were rough, dry years for a lot of people. Most of my where he continued his education[...]Seminary, St. Paul, MN and received his Bachelor of Divini- Detroit, some North Dakota and Washington[...]. In 1965 he entered social work in Los sandhills of the original 12 that 1st settled in the area. Aun[...]chelor, currently resides in Arcadia, CA. LaRoque is the only surviving member of the family. She lives in Detroit, Ml.[...]3rd son of Carl C. Gronlie and Inga Matilda Grimsrud Gronlie[...]in Gronlie was born in Delamare, ND 7-9-02, a son of Carl C. ceived his education in orth D[...]rents in tling on a farm 1 mile east of Homestead. He orked on his father's March 1917 settling on a farm 1 mile east of Homestead. (See farm until he had "worked" for land west of Homestead to gain title for Sheridan's Daybreak,[...]mestead Bar until his death 11 ·15-70 at the age of 70 years. Marion Eleanor Waller was born 12[...]e only Reuben was unmarried. daughter of 6 children. Her parents were Oliver and Susie Wal[...]were married 11 -11 -28 and made their home west of Homestead until 1933 when they moved to the Gronlie "home" place east of Homestead. In 1943 they moved to Froid, and in 19[...]family moved to Pasadena, CA where he graduated from Junior College in 1947. He served 2 years in the[...]ed 9-12-52 in West History of Curt and Lenora is in SD, page 338 . We celebrated our Berlin. They[...]ntinued his education and for 7 years was manager of the JC children .[...] |
| [...]erred to Spence International which was based out of St. Louis[...]named manager of the Terra Haute, IN office. He married Ginger[...]Chrisman of Terra Haute, IN and they now own and operate the[...]Kenneth, born 3-26-51, graduated from Trinity Bible College at[...]We have 5 sons and 2 daughters, all graduated from MLHS. We ried 12-29-75 to Benita Rogers of Yakima, WA. They live on the farm have 21 grandch[...]ddaughters. south of Homestead. He is self-employed as a mechanic and carpenter.[...]I have been asked to write a history of the Hilliard family since no[...]ll. They had a very unique lifestyle. In the case of the Hilliards, Haase .[...]it was in the area of thrift, frugality, and self-denial that they exce[...]After he married, he moved to the state of Washington where later his born 5-24-83. At the present time they have been called of God as mis- wife died. They had 3 children, Mercy E., Chester A., and Lonson. Of sionaries. Previous to this calling, Rollin had[...]66; and Lonny In the spring of 1920, B. H. Hilliard traded some property in Rol[...]Clarkston, WA for a 1/2 section of land in Sheridan County, MT; sight Rosalyn,[...]iesel unseen, located 12 miles east of Homestead, MT, and 2 mHes north of and Equipment Co., Inc. for the past 29 years. S[...]ad made a bad bargain. Raising same company. She is actively involved in her church and is church livestock was what the type of land was suited for, and milking cows treasurer.[...]. Dolores born 9-2-36 was employed as clerk of County Court in Water was pu[...]e pump with an ama.zing contraption concocted out of was executive secretary at the National Bank of Commerce of Seattle, scrap iron and barbed wire ([...]engine. now live in Lakeport, CA where Doug is a self-employed designer and A[...]11 -25-38, enlisted in the Army for a 6-year tour of on their land to cover his investment.[...]him so he could pay off the tax liability to keep from losing Homes ead in 1963. He hen farmed for his[...]973 he pur- In the spring of 1944, Byron passed away at the age of 90. He ac- chased the V. E. Johnson farm later p[...]ler and cumulated over 3,000 acres of land, an incredible feat in view of his Helmer Jensven farms. He is farming and living on the V. E. Johnson[...]big loan companies were forced to lose thousands of acres of land. 8-19-75; David Wayne and Da n aria, born 9[...]As Chet and Mercy took over the management of the farm, very Terra Haute, IN and spend the sum[...]Donald, born H 2-41 , graduated as valedictorian of his 1958 standard of living, but the Hilliards could not seem to break out of their class at MLHS. In 1962 he graduated from T State College in mold. Th[...]ford Atomic Plant in Richland, WA for 9 years. He is now employed radio battery full, and[...]1-16-56 at age 70. Mercy accompanied her nephew, is head of plant operations. Donald and his wife Alma[...] |
| [...]d her very 1st milkshake and graduated from MLHS in 1943. The 2 summers after graduation as a[...]from September 1949 until June 195 7 except for the ti[...]the Army from September 1950 until May 1952. In June 1957 I ac-[...]Mercy and Chet Hilliard. In the fall of 1958, Mercy was placed in a nursing home in ALBERT and MABEL JACOBSEN |
| vice manager of Andy's D & K; Karen born 1-2 4-63, lives in Great[...]ried Myrtle Borstad at Wolf Point. They had 2 and is employed by Sky Line Vets. children . Myrna is married to Don Oelkers in Culbertson and they hav[...]tle west of Culbertson. Gary passed away at a young age of 17. They[...]Ernie was manager of Victoria Elevator for several years. He[...]In 1977 he retired from farm ing, renting his land to his son-in-law.[...]The original farm was sold in the .winter of 1981.[...]After Ernie's death Myrtle moved from the farm to Froid, MT where By Myrtle Jensven[...]she now resides. Ernest was the oldest son of Ida and A. H. Jensven. He was born HARRY and 8-17 -08 on the homestead of his dad 1½ miles south of Homestead. He had 3 brothers and 1 sister. Rudol[...]VEN (MRS. COY RUSSELL) ed in a car accident east of Homestead, 6-30-52. Harry, born 6-1 6-1 2,[...]while very 3rd child in a family of 4 born to Ida and Helmer Jensven in Homestead. young from pneumonia. Ida Mae Tasa born 5-17-19, passed away[...]hool in Homestead and 6-20-79. Ernie was the last of the Jensvens in Homestead, he passed graduated from Froid HS in 1929. His early years were spent work[...]spent He was the 1st baby born and baptized from the local pioneers in 42 months in the US Army, 39 of these in the European Theater. He the Lutheran ch[...]gh his family in 1958. See story of Bar in Homestead history. He received school grad[...]On 11-16-45 Harry married Norma Olson, daughter of Andrew and Point, coming back to Homestead to hel[...]6-16-23. She Rudy had been inducted into the Army of WWII. recieved her education in Homestead and graduated from MLHS in[...]42. She took a nursing course and received her RN from Sacred[...]Molly. Jim is Director of Development of the Catholic Archdiocese of[...] |
| [...]Gee and Molly, Seth Parker, or whatever was being is employed by Lucky Food Stores and Patrick is an engineer on a broadcast by K[...]a. Aileen Marie, born 1-29-55. She graduated from Eastern WA Univ. in 1977. She moved to Anchorage,[...]BRUCE and ADA JOHNSON March 1980. He is hatchery manager for Elmendorf Rearing Facility,[...]e Dean Johnson as born 1-22 -27 in Homestead, son of Victor AK, Dept. of Fish and Game. Aileen is attending college in Anchorage[...]graduated from MLHS in 1943. Bruce began college at St. Olaf in[...]istry in 1949. He Arthur Harry, born 1-24-56 is employed as an electrician in Dallas,[...]dicine Lake for 5 years as the science and TX. He is still single and is a man of many talents including cooking[...]ara, CA where and other relatives and friends. He is buried in the Homestead[...]Bruce worked for University of California extension and he earned his Cemetery.[...]spent 7 years as Dean of Instruction at Flathead Valley Community Col-[...]lege. After he left the college in 1977 because of health problems, he RUDOLPH S. JENSVEN[...]spent a year at the Office of Public Instruction in Helena, and then By Myrtle[...]eak I, p.341 ), on the homestead, 1½ miles south of Homestead, MT. He attended school in Homestead. H[...]Doreen, born 7-25-55 in Helena. Clif graduated from St. Olaf in 1975 and is now a manufacturing engineer. He 1s married and l[...]Paul. Doreen is married to Wayne Ridenour and they hve in Altus,[...]where Wayne is a flight instructor in the Air Force. They have 2[...]n , Stacey Leigh who ,s 4, and Cassandra Jean who is 2. Doreen is working toward her degree m Oklahoma schools. Rudy was killed in a car accident east of Homestead, 6-30-52 . He spent his life on the farm helping his folks with the farm work. He is CLARENCE E. and OLIVIA JOHNSON buried[...]in Arnold F. Johnson was born near Cokato, M of immigrant parents Homestead about 1928 He as next to oldest in a family of 8 from Sweden. He was next to the youngest of 8 brothers of whom 5, brothers. Edwin, Clarenc[...]vary- Clarence leased a couple of sections of land est of Smoke Cree ing periods of time in or near Homestead. Arnold served in the a[...]on the Fort Peck Reservation about 12 miles from Homestead and during WWI and returned to Cokato t[...]er they moved to Kalispell where Clarence died in of 1chels Oldsmobile garage. Later they moved to Twi[...]nson (1886-1970) taught school in Homestead for 1 of California.[...]ngs mail earner until his retirement. of metal. He loved music, and as a dealer for Zenith[...]Eunice, born 8-7-17, daughter of Robert E. and Emma Baker, was[...] |
| born at Froid. The family moved to a farm east of Homestead about 7-3-16. Hazel atte[...]lish. MLHS for 2 years. She worked for farm wives from 1933 until 1942, when she went to Louisiana and m[...]They have 4 children: Loretta, born 2-10-43, is married and lives at Troy. Anthony, born 9-21-46, is married and lives at Onamia, MN. Mary, born 12-15-47, is married and lives in Kuwait, Arabia. Rodney, born 3-5-51, is married and lives in Kentucky. Eunice bought her grandfather's homestead 2 miles from Froid and lived there until Einar returned from Japanese occupation duty. They farmed that land u[...]e, an active Jehovah Witness, lives on north side of Bonners Ferry.[...]from Concordia College, Moorhead, MN. While teaching i[...]live in Olympia, WA. Gilbert is employed as assistant to the director of[...]Winfield married Margaret Torgerson of Stephen, MN in 1961, a[...]College graduate. He received his Masters degree from the U of Iowa. He taught art at NDSU, Fargo, ND. He was em[...]l 1972 when they moved to Northfield, MN where he is[...]Hazel was a member of the Lutheran church, serving as Sunday[...]the local and conference level. She was a member of the Eve Circle Bi-[...]. where Harold was appointed treasurer of lntermountain Union College. They moved to Great[...]Robert G. Johnson was born 12-11-25, son of Victor E. and Mabel wife Ruth had 2 children, Lars and Lisa and they reside in Great Falls. Johnson of Homestead and lived there to the completion of high[...]school. After graduation from MLHS in 1943, he received further LEROY and HAZEL[...]Theol. Seminary at Berkeley, CA 1968-69. from Sweden and set1led in a small community of Stockholm at After working in the harvest of a bumper crop in 1943, he was Cokato, . It was there LeRoy was born, 2-24-07 youngest of 9 called by the Army, 1st to Stanford University for 1 quarter of boys. His dad died 1-2-14 at Cokato. LeRoy was co[...]other 11 -14-44 and spent the rest of the war recuperating from those in- returned to Co ato where she died 6-18-[...]At age 17, LeRoy worked for . B. Larson, Mgr. of the Farmers Discharged in Sep[...]Homestead. Later he and Clarence leased land west of prepare for service of the Christian ministry. He majored in sociology S[...]9 , on a farm ship at Westby, MT. south of Homestead. She had 2 brothers: Orris, 5-4-11 and Russell, Robert married Rebecca Narveson of Northfield, MN in 1951. Their[...] |
| [...]o live at Vic's home for 21 years, as Vic retired from active Plentywood in same hospital room as her fa[...]25. farming and carrying mail, and from 35 years as Secretary/Treasurer[...]of the Farmers Elevator of Homestead.[...]was ordained at his home church , First Lutheran of Homestead Vic died July 1973 at ag[...]ch in the downtown area. Here he became secretary of the Homestead, and high school[...]aduating in 1947. She Evangelical Lutheran Church of Canada.[...]ton 8. Klinkerfues on 11 -24-51 in St. Paul, year of study, and 1 year later they moved to Detroit, Ml[...]Margaret was born 2-26-31 and graduated from MLHS in 1948. edge of Detroit to serve a Finnish ethnic congregation as[...]She attended St Olaf College and graduated from the U ofof Pharmacological In December 1982 he was appointed assistant to the Bishop of the Research, Parke-Davis & Co. at Ann Arbor. He died 5-26-76. Since Michigan Synod of the Lutheran Church in America. He and his wife[...]Division, U of Ml Medical School. Sylvia Warner lives in Lo[...]Paul Wilhelm Kaupang was the eldest of the 6 children of Knut P. grew up near Cokato, MN and completed hig[...]and Gunhild Hullet Kaupang, who emigrated from o ay to Minnesota town. Victor went west while Ma[...]his early years near bank. Victor taught 2 years of grade school 25 miles SW of Belfield, McIntosh, M . He served in t[...]several years came to spend an increasing amount of time in this site north of Opheim where they proved up on land and lived unt[...]returned to Homestead in 1920 to work on the farm of Sam Lake area. Paul and Lillian beg[...]abel. They settled into the house at the west end of Main Street in Homestead. They had 4 children: Ro[...]lowing year Vic married Hazel orby Johnson, widow of his youngest brother, LeRoy. He b came a p[...] |
| rell, born 7-20-50. Polly received a BA from Colorado Woman's College in accountin[...]works as an accountant in Kent, WA, and and an MA from New York University. She married Vinay Khanna of lives in Puyallup. He and his w[...]risha and Paul. Dennis attended Concordia College of Melvyn Bing was born 5-[...]ended school at Froid. Moorhead and received a BS from Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO.[...]ished school at Bonners homesteaded 3 miles south of Homestead in the early 1900s. They Ferry. He is now working at Asarco Silver Mine at Troy, MT. He[...]in passed away in August 1981. I've been a member of VFW 2-28-57 at age 72 and Father died 3-22-58 at[...]Aux. for 25 years, Chaplin of Eagles Aux. , and do volunteer work for I at[...]Senior Center, and Hospital Aux. I am a member of the Trinity Lutheran 1937-38 I worked in libby, M[...]y. Upon my return to Homestead, I mined coal west of town and also worked as a brakeman for the Great[...]rn 11 -22-01 in Goodhue County, MN, ended my tour of duty in Okinawa. I received my discharge January son of Peter and Christine Lee. He married Maybell Urdah[...]arms, did grain 5-17-09, daughter of Steen and Anna Urdahl of McIntosh, MN, on elevator repair, and had a custo[...]They moved to a farm northwest of Homestead in 1927 where son From 1946-71 we lived in Homestead and then we moved t[...]Palmer was born 12-19-28. We had 2 daughters both of whom attended school in Homestead and[...]returned to Minnesota where he Rapid City, SD and is employed as a private secretary for the State graduated from high school while living with his aunt at McIntos[...]Selmer bought the Homestead Bar in 1958 from Harry Jensven, Harold and Christopher. Her husband is employed by Hobart Sales. which he operated until he passed away 6-20-62 as a result of injuries I retired in 1980, selling my custom harvesting equipment to my from a car accident. Funeral services were held at Hom[...]possessions, and also to the town of Homestead. 4th child of Robert E. and Emma Baker. I went to grade school[...]Donald continues to live in the area and is working at the Ray solidated east of Homestead and 1 year at MLHS. Then I went to work Johnson ranch west of Froid. His brother Robert is working in Billings; until I married Melvin Krohm[...]Palmer lives in Bothell, WA; and Darlene Johnson of Everett, WA pass- County until 1950. We moved to[...]van Lodahl was born 5-1-30 at Moorcroft, WY , son of years. He moved to Seattle and worked at B[...] |
| [...]unice was born 2-8-32 at Plentywood, MT, daughter of Paul is, and surrounding us with a multitude of good friends that really care. Jacobsen and Leona Hutton. She attended grade school in Reserve and graduated from MLHS.[...]was born in Michigan, ND on 3-2-13, the daughter of Magnus and Farmers Coop Store until 3-1-51 when h[...]ria (Valseth) Mork. Dad came to the United States from Skook, Nor-[...]way in 1907. Mother came from Allesund, Norway in 1909. They met[...]tana to settle 14 miles west of Reserve. They lived on the farm until[...]From there they moved to the Pioneer Manor in Plentywo[...]rlene the Manning ranch 14 miles west of Homestead. Bill's parents were[...]3. Staff Sergeant Lodahl was honorably discharged from the AF and returned to civilian life on 3-5-55. T[...]. Dorothy has Jack's Service Station for a number of years. 4 chil[...]and Jennifer and they live in Cody, WY. Billie Jo is a[...]son Beou Jay. Farron is a truck driver. Laurie attended Billings Bus[...]liated with "Jewels by Park Lane" for 5 years and is presently Senior Divi- sion Manager. Greg wo[...]father was a partner in the business for a number of years. He was employed on farms at Cut Bank and M[...]and Lesli DiAnn. They reside at Froid where Greg is employed with Cenex of Glendive. Colleen attended Glendive Junior C[...]rch in Froid, MT. They the spring of 1980 when Regina went to the nursing home. I then[...]. a member of the First Lutheran Church of Homestead and the Sylvan's father La[...] |
| [...], page 349.) family who homesteaded 3 miles north of Froid. Carl grew up on this I was born 12-13-20 and raised on my farm east of Homestead. I farm, which was a stage stop and ear[...]10-13-43 I married Margaret Engler, born 8-17-23, of Froid. farm as a camp. In appreciation, the railroad named the town We bought the farm from my folks and raised our 3 children here. I "McCab[...]ended school at Medicine Lake. 8-6-1898, daughter of T. N. and Bertha Thompson. Carl and Agnes were ma[...]The bought the T. N. Thompson homestead northeast of Homestead, MT, and made this their tiome. Carl an[...]rland assisting. Donald was born 11-25-19, and he is married and living in Oregon. Tom was born 8-1-21. Mavis Haller was born 3-30-23, and is married and living in Oregon. In 1945 Carl retired from farming and moved to Oregon, spending summers bac[...]rodsho 11 -19-44. Hope was born 3-24-22, daughter of Clarence and Helen Gerhold Brodsho. The Brodshos lived in Homestead from 1915-1924, then moved to Bainville where Helen st[...]esteads, and also bought the Zich place northeast of Froid where[...]til 1950. Then we bought the T. N. Thompson place from[...]John his dad and moved there. We also bought what is known as the[...]Carl who died at birth. Peckham place southeast of Froid, which we still farm.[...]Miles City. She married John Rainey of Miles City on 4-19-69. He is a Nebraska, and Oklahoma. We had a feedlot for se[...]I was born 6-20-53 to Carl and Margaret Nelson of Homestead. I[...]am the youngest of 3 children with Yvonne and Kathleen as my[...]se in meat cutting through Toledo National School of Front row : Dean, Hope, nd Tom McCa[...]at cutting. On 10-27-73 I married Glenda DeTienne of Plentywood. We have 5 sons, who attended sch[...]was born 3-2-46 and has 2 children Todd and Misty of Plentywood. da's brothers and sis[...]ise, Larry and Roberta. Dean was born 4-19-48 and is married to Janis Grimm. They have 3 children Deanna, Micheal, and Jennifer. Dean graduated from orthern ontana College in Havre, T, and taught several years in Circle. He is now a self-employed carpenter in Circle. Paul as born 1-14-50 and is married o Janet Wivholm. They live in Medicine Lake with their 2 children, Kathleen and Brian. Paul is an electrical lineman for Sheridan Electric Co-op[...]th his brother Brad. James was born 11 -6-5 4. He is single and farms near Ekalaka, MT. Bradley was bo[...]s, and also work- ed on oil rigs in this area. He is single and is farming cCabe Farms with Paul. We have retired from active farming and live in Glendive, MT. CAAL an[...]Glenda, and Kevin. |
| [...]youth groups and is a member of 2 veteran groups. On 7-5-7 4 I went to work for the Medicine Lake National Wildlife Lois is active with several youth groups and a member of Music Refuge part time. That along with farming for Ken Nyquist of Froid, Mothers in MLHS. She is presently president of the Homestead helping my dad, renting my uncle Ov[...]ican Legion Auxiliary. All the family are members of the sheep keeps me busy. I do find time to hunt,[...]Homestead Lutheran Church and Lois is a member of the ALCW. president of the parish council for Froid and Medicine Lake Ca[...]o oil paint and decorate cakes. She was president of the Froid Jayceens 1 year. Glenda is also a member of the Sheridan County Ambulance Association and the[...]vanced 1st aid in Medicine Lake and has been part of 2 successful courses for the ORU. EDDIE and IRENE NELSON |
| Rungborg of Reserve, 3-16-54. Ardell's mother was the former[...]r Barbara Kay born 3-22-49. She attended Andersen of Dagmar. Ardell was born 5-3-32, at Plentywood and[...]at- tended grade school in Reserve and graduated from MLHS in 1950. tended Billings Beauty School and married Eugene L. Young of Randle, After attending college at Northern Monta[...]u, Gordon and Ardell lived the 1st 11 months of their marriage at Fort AK. He works for t[...]Jacobsen farm and moved there in the fall of 1939. We bought the[...]We are members of the First Lutheran Church of Homestead. We had a[...]We attended the 75th anniversary of the First Lutheran Church of[...]in July 1983. Gordon and Ardell are parents of 2 children, Pamela Jane, who W[...]was born 12-8-56, at Williston, ND. She graduated from the MLHS in July 1980 and again in 1983. Over 100 attended each time. 1975 and from the University of North Dakota, Williston Center in the Financial C[...]ND. He graduated By Russell Norby from the MLHS in 1978. He attended Carroll College at Helena, has 2 Associate of Arts degrees from UNO-Williston Center-1 in AG. Our father, Henry Norby, from Faith, MN, arrived in Sheridan Coun- Business and 1 in Petroleum Engineering and at the present is attend- ty in 1906, settling on a 1/4 section of land 1½ miles southeast of ing the North Dakota State University at Fargo, N[...]from Flom , MN and they returned to their home in Mont[...]7-3-16. Our summers were spent on a 1/4 section of land 25 miles away on 7-24-76.[...]west of Homestead.[...]enter, building many homes in Ove was the son of Ole and Inga elson. (Their history in SD.)[...]4. Ove was born and raised on their farm east of Homestead. He at- tended the Bergsland school for[...]obban 6-3-37 . She was born at Froid, T, daughter of John and An- nie Cobban. They came from London, Ontario, Canada in 1903. They had 5 child[...]ake a course in welding and mechanics. The spring of 1935, he went[...] |
| [...]Darryl born 11 -7-46 at Crookston, MN, graduated from high school welder, returning in the fall to Home[...]ywood. He is single, and is employed by the Lamplite Cafe in Culbertson, MT.[...]Dale born 10-13-54 at Crookston and graduated from Great Falls war ended in 1945, returned to the Ho[...]and has played throughout the state. He is also employed part time by from spring through harvest every year, until his sudden death Cascade Moving and Storage of Great Falls. He married Eileen Madden 10-15-64 at[...]Carma, daughter of Gilbert and Alma Vraa was born 8-19-20 at the RUS[...]estead Anderson school, and graduated from McIntosh HS. She attended the where I attended sc[...]rother Orris, both Zion Lutheran Church of Brockton. She has 4 sisters and 1 brother. deceas[...]them, niversary 12-30-77 . They retired from accounting and tax business at and earned the vio[...]ute. I met the Gilbert Vraa family, who Dad spoke of many times, west of Froid. Their daughter Carma became my wife on 12-[...]major Merle born 6-24-32 is a bachelor and lives at the parental home. surger[...]h. Our sons, Dennis and Darryl were He is employed with Bermes Trucking, long and short dis[...]-13-43 as married in 1962. He owns work for House of Fabrics in Holiday Village, and became assistant[...]Kay have 2 sons: Ernest Ill graduated from Billings HS and is no at- Trailor Court. In 1981 we bought the Glady[...]U taking a course in echanical Engineering. Brent is Homestead where we live now. We began Norby Carpet Cleaning in graduating from Billings HS in 1984 and is active in sports. 1976 in Great Falls and still o[...]Homestead, who is a retired nurse and lives in Havre, T. She had 2[...]ndre James and Clara Odina Lerud Olson. They were from[...]We have 3 sons. Dennis born 6-11 -41 graduated from Crookston, Homestead, farming exten[...], M ; Arthur (1902) lives in Warden, here Dennis is employed by the county, and Chris at the S[...] |
| (1909-67) remained single and is buried in Renton, WA; Elmer Barbara Jo Abar (1950) graduated co-valedictorian from MLHS, (1911-55) was killed in a car accident north of Culbertson, MT; Marian received her BA degree from EMC, receiving the highest scholarship Lee (1916)[...]ived her CPA in San Francisco, CA son Bay, Kodiak Is, AK; Florence (1919-25); James (1920} and Norma[...]while attending MLHS. He graduated with honors from ND State Schooi He graduated from MLHS in 1933. After high school he worked on the of Science, married Brenda Metz of Carson, ND and lives in Buffalo, farm and did roa[...]WY. 1938. He purchased the Ben Burgie farm west of Medicine Lake in We are members of First Lutheran Church in Homestead. As 1942 and h[...]travel here and there sioner upon the retirement of Tom Danielson in 1961 and continued[...]AMES and HELENA OLSON state and city boards, some of which he is still a member. He also Jim Olson was born 11-21-20 in Froid, MT. He was 1 of 11 served as a board member of the Northwest Region of National Assoc. children of Andrew and Clara Olson. (See Daybreak I, p.353.} Jim at- of Counties. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge 91 and the Algeria[...]ntary school in Froid and Homestead and graduated from Shrine.[...]MLHS. He attended Bozeman College part of 1 year then returned and Clifford married Ha[...]1959. Medicine Lake in 1939. She was the daughter of Eugene Edgbert Jim was injured[...]1910. In 1918 they moved to He is retired. Barber, MT where Harriet attended her 1s[...]the Schnitzler Corporation ranch. She was 1 of 5 children of John W. Frazer, MT where she completed her high s[...]and brothers were Clifford (Sam) graduating class of 1931. Eugene and Nora retired in Vancouver, WA. Griggs (deceased), Blanche Otterstetter (John} of Fairview, Violet They had 5 children, Mary Elizab[...]She worked 5 years as a telephone the University of MT in Missoula. She taught school in Inverness, M[...]in Froid. Medicine Lake and Froid. After retiring from teaching she became postmaster in Homestead, reti[...]ifford were active in church affairs holding many of their offices throughout the years. She is also a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society.[...]Rae Jean Jensen of Froid. They have 2 children, Andrew James IV,[...]born 2-10-60, married Barbara Koppinger of New England, ND; Jacklyn[...]Rose, born 4-21 ·62, married to Jacob Damm of Fairview. They have 1 Back row: Peg[...]. ried Gerald Hartland of Sidney, divorced in 1975. Their children are:[...]eph Walter, born 5-6-74, drowned in husband, Don, is a mill worker in Missoula. She has 2 daughters,[...]10-18-67, married Darrel Curry of Baker, MT. Their children are Charla[...]ried Steve Ryan of Seattle. They were divorced in 1975. They have 1[...]live in Portland, OR. Ann graduated valedictorian from MLHS, attended E C, and received her arie, born 5-19-51 , married Gary Brodock of Portland, OR. Their bachelor and master degrees from the University V. Her husband is children are arci Ann , born 8-21 -74· Sarah Lynn, born 1-11 -78; Josi also a graduate of the University of V. John is a certified welder and Sue born 1-27 -8[...]tronics in Beaverton, OR. She is single. Pamela Dee Keer (1945) graduated from LHS, attended the University of MT and graduated from the Sacramento School of Automation. Her husband, David, is a graduate of the uhlenberg Col- A DREW OSTBY lege at Allentown, PA and is with Control Data Corp. of Dallas, TX. She Andrew James Ostby b[...]Baylor University and son, 4th son of Emery and Sigfrid Ostby, attended the Froi[...] |
| [...]spring most of the men left as they could get work elsewhere. Am[...]son of a Civil War veteran, a WWI veteran, a son of the American Andrew O[...]After earning a degree in chemical engineering from MSU he are buried alongside Jim a[...]anch in the sand hills to take over the operation of the The ranch has come from the age of the pitchfork to the age of the Ostby ranch.[...]stack maker and now the work is mainly done by machines. Andy is unmarried, and playing basketball has always been[...]e early years the creek was populated by families of Gran- David Wade Ostby was born 8-13-51 to S[...]s, Hansens, Morans, Azures, Siggard (no graduated from FHS in 1969 and from MSU in 1973 with a BS in Johns[...]ear as a project engineer and in need of care and treated the wound with stock dip and hot water. am working on the design and construction of nuclear facilities. brought him groceries and coal for the remainder of the winter. Louie Paula Ann McCray of Las Cruces, NM and I were married on[...]born about Jim who was bedridden from having been thro n from a horse. 7-18-81 and Adam Wade born 5-5-83.[...]from FHS. Sigfrid graduated from Fromberg HS. Both graduated from[...]s born in West Bend, WI on 8-15-53. She graduated from Las Crusces Public School. She attended M State U[...]y Incorporated, Allied Chemical, Exxon uclear and is presently working for Westinghouse Idaho Nuclear[...]reports on nuclear facilities. The highlights of my years in Sheridan County include selling cream[...]t 1931 when we moved our graduate from FHS. cattle from Roosevelt County to Sand Creek in Sheridan County. Head- Emery is semi-retired and Sigfrid has retired as secretary of the quarters was an old cook car on the creek. We[...]time there were very few social programs. Because of this, GARY and GAYLE OSTBY the ranch be[...]m- Gary Lee Ostby, eldest son of Sig and Emery Ostby, was born[...] |
| [...]attended Sunny Hill Helena, and Rita is teaching 1st grade in Clancy. We all enjoy fishing, and View Hill schools for 4 years. He graduated from FHS and attended hunting and gardening. MSU in Bozeman and graduated from U. of Missoula in 1967. I have fond memories of my years in Sheridan County. I especially On 8-27-66 he married Gayle Schmid of Missoula. After gradua- enjoy rememb[...]ARNOLD and ESTHER OVERLAND and he was 1 of the primary engineers to set up this process within the Arnold Overland, son of Austin Overland, was born 7-19-1899 in company which has become invaluable to the company's design of Wenatchee, WA. Arnold came to st[...]of Homestead when he was 17 years old. He worked in[...]to Arnold in Wenatchee, WA in 1924 at the home · of Arnold's[...]11-24. They helped Gina with the farming and care of her young[...]Byron grew up on the family farm and graduated from MLHS in[...]mes, and Charles Ostby. Wyler of Prince Albert, Sask. in 1949. They have 1 son, Ge[...]ula on 6-21 -80. Gayle married Vernon Waters of Froid on 9-25-83. They and the children reside on a farm east of Froid. NEAL and RITA OSTBY |
| [...]en : Debbie, David, and Diedra of the signing of the armistice in 1945, Olaf's army unit was stationed Nichols. She spent most of her adult life in the Portland, OR area. Her on the outskirts of Tokyo. Ironically his brother Bill was aboard the[...]ive there but she now lives at Rim Forest, CA and is Mrs. Leray Wilson in Tokyo Bay. Neither knew of the other's whereabouts. Eugene Smith.[...]43 he was He married Evelyn Nelson of Froid and moved to Glasgow where he sowing 1500 acres of wheat each spring. Most of this land was virgin was employed[...]-79) was also born on the farm. When her did most of the farming alone.[...]n Sanitarium, Arnold and Esther were members of Bethel Lutheran Church, the Lill[...]rents had helped organize. They were also members of her sister in Great Falls. She[...]aths, his in 1958 and hers 6 months later in June of 1959. ris) of Williston, ND, Georgina Hensley of Albany, Y, and Mary Guse of[...]ous firms in Cutbank. She was active in the Order of the History in Sheridan Daybreak. After Ole d[...]Moose, holding a state office at the time of her death . She was a Na- ed on the old homestead[...]tional Star Recorder. They were members of the Sons of Norway. She youngest children , Olaf, Lillie, and[...]went to Norway to see the places her parents came from had a family of her own she continued living there, caring for he[...]·farm. He married Esther Simons of Poplar in 1941. He enlisted in the Gina continued[...]served aboard the USS Leray Wilson. Cemetery east of Homestead near the church Ole helped to build.[...]He worked for the Army Corps of Engineers at several dam sites in[...]south of the lake. My parents, Arnold and Esther Overland[...]father after I graduated from LHS in 1950. Arthur Valdemar (1905· 1969) w[...]was married 9·12-54 to ary Ann Becker, daugh er of illard came to Sheridan (then Valley) County with his parents as an infant. He and Ruth Becker of Froid. She was born 8-13-37. e have lived on the[...]. Elsie Jorgina Freebury (1909-77} graduated from LHS in 1929. She attended Eastern MT College and[...]1977. Olga Dorothea Ashley (1911) graduated from MLHS in 1931 . While attending high school she li[...]re living in Sheridan County. The 1st 3 graduated from MLHS where and then moved to San Diego in 1934 to be near her sister. She mar· Darin is now a junior. ried Aubrey Ashley, Jr. who was a c[...]ave 2 children: Craig and Jorgina. Olga graduated from San ried Kathy Robertson of Plentywood. They live at Plentywood where he Dieg[...]ducation and taught in San Diego until is employed by Williston-Scobey Transfer, and[...] |
| [...]EMC. She worked in Richard is married to Lee McGregor of Helena, MT. They live in Billings until her marr[...]ere Richard works for the Newspaper Guild and Lee is a children, Crystal 4 and Ashley 1. She presentl[...]e. teacher. They have 4 children: Robb is a lawyer in California and is Kelly Ann was born 5-2-61. She was married[...]k works for the Police Dept. in Lodi, CA; Stephan is an 3-29-80. They live in Medicine Lake and have[...]ic born engineer in California, is married and has 1 daughter and 1 son; Beth is 7-13-82.[...]in Stockton, CA. Darin was born 7-2-66 and is presently a junior at MLHS. We have lived much the same lives, I suppose, as most of our neighbors. We enjoyed observing school event[...]eading or athletics. We attend the Church of the Brethren, now a part of the Big Sky Church of rural Froid. Mary Ann has been active in most phases of church work over the years and is presently a Sunday school teacher and church treasurer. Our children were all members of the Homestead Ranchers 4-H Club, and we were act[...]vents. Mary Ann was a 4-H leader for 17 years, 9 of them as organizational leader. Our generation has witnessed a revolution in the life cycle of rural Sheridan County. We were born just prior to[...]Front: Lois and Patricia Pattison. mechanical age of farming was evolving; most farmers had tractors a[...]tionary com- Lois Catherine is a retired RN married to Ray Kato of Havre who is pared to what came before. Still, much labor was done by strong also retired from the post office. They have 8 children: Scott is a backs. registered nurse, is married to Beverly Matovich and they live in[...]Tigard, OR, they have 2 daughters; Paula is a housewife and married to raise what you can fee[...]heppard, they live in Havre and have 1 son; Kathy is a bank surplus for whatever _ the local market is paying. Count your blessings secretary[...]Builders; Cindy is a professional seamstress and •s married to Dan[...]needed all that the American Roe of Havre; Barry is a college student and married to Suzanne farmer[...]n the process. By 1950, the England of Havre; Micheal is a college student in Missoula; Teresa is bounty of the preceding decade became staggering surpluses[...]school. have depressed real farm income for most of the last 30 years. We Patricia Beverly is married to Norman Cairns of Coronach, Sask. have seen many farm "programs" ai[...]allotments, where we live. Norm is a pit supt. at the Poplar River mine and we soil[...]school. I have 6 children: Linda is married to Pat Tange of Plentywood. famous PIK.[...]He works in the oil field and Linda is a teacher but is staying home rais- Our goals are the same as all the generations of farmers before us. ing their 2 daughters[...]acreage by Raymond, MT; Cary is a basketball coach and teacher in[...]Miles City, MT; Brad is married to Val Hawbaker and they live in Circle[...]e Brad works for Mid River Telephone Co-op; Kelly is also a GUY and HILDA PATTISON[...]tana, T where he met Hilda Skillingberg, daughter of I remember very well when my mother and 5 of us older children Hans and Borghild Skillingberg of Homestead. She was born in iner, arrived by train in Culbertson, MT the fall of 1906. My father had gone I on 11 -12- 900. Her[...]farmed. Hilda started school at King School east of Homestead miles east of Homestead. We came from Park River, ND where I was and high school in Hom[...]a, in 2-story house. This is where I lived until 1953. Homes ead. and then in[...]here Guy or ed at different east of Homestead. We had 5 children: Reinold born 12-21-[...]orman born 12-29-35 ment job bu returned because of illness. Patricia as born 3-16-35 in[...]nty Treasurer Farmington out of inneapolis. orman and Phyllis have 2 sons and aga[...]ng for 1962. Guy was always interested in Knights of Columbus and politics. Land[...] |
| has 5 children. His work is architectural drawing and designing. We In December of 1960 Lauraine married James Walen and they had ha[...]2 children-Debra Lynn and Chuck Duane. In June of 1966 Wanda[...]Sheila graduated from Northern Montana College in Havre and[...]Bill had 3 years of college at Northern Montana College. He left col-[...]ching operation near Sunburst, MT. We moved from the farm in Montana in September 1953 to[...]Willard retired from the Burlington Northern Railroad on 2-3-84 . He r[...]for lung cancer. members of Bethel Lutheran Free Church east of Homestead. Lydia was organist and worked with the[...]Sheridan County as a young boy from Opdahl, Norway in 1908 and[...]squatted on land known as the Barsness farm east of Homestead: He Laura Inez Baker was born in[...]t, WA. He resided family to a farm 5½ miles east of Homestead in 1925. I attended Cen-[...]Hunsighter place of 160 acres with a small 1-room house in which my[...]daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Grovom, another pioneer famil[...]ctober 1949 we moved to our farm on the outskirts of Troy, T. Willard hewed railroad ties during our[...]chool and came home for lunch. They all graduated from Central and ent on to graduate from Troy HS.[...]section of land est of dicme La e. Here they built a family 2-roo[...] |
| [...]as born 7-25-41. He and wife industry of western Montana and also in the shipyards of Bremerton, Barbara reside at Billings, MT. They h[...]a tractor foreman for the Schnitzler Corporation of 6-22-42 died in a car accident on 12-11-62. Homestead for a number of years before and after his marriage to In 19[...]edicine Lake Adelia Eschenbacher of Froid. farmer. We moved to Kalispell, MT in 1950.[...]Adelia (1893-1981) was the daughter of Adam and Minnie was born 2-26-51 and is married to Gary Saurey. They reside in Eschenbacher who had homesteaded east of Froid after moving from Whitefish, MT and have 1 daughter. Vicki born 3-2[...]Dakota in 1908. Both Adam and Minnie were natives of Ger- Jones and resides at Kalispell, MT. She has[...]ing to the Donnybrook area of North Dakota. Adelia worked in Williston, Jo[...]um- They purchased their farm west of Homestead in 1927 and began liv- mer of 1925 with his parents, Alanzo Ross and Anna Mae P[...]re until 195 7 when they Sell. They were formerly from Illinois. Alanzo worked as custodian of retired and bought a home in Froid.[...](1930). Both girls graduated from FHS and Concordia College,[...]e until his death. Irving, with his wife, Laurel, is living in Rapid Helen and Al moved[...]ve 1 son, Douglas. had a family of 5 children-James Leslie (1953), Claudia Helen Rob[...]lly in various Richard, along with the rest of the children received his elemen- capa[...]cation in the Homestead school. Richard graduated from MLHS as Commissioner since 1978. Four of their children have graduated in 1936. He was dra[...]Army in 1941 . He became a staff from college and Joyce is now enrolled in Concordia College. sergeant worki[...]n Froid with their theaters. After returning home from the Army he worked in elevators da[...]ar Froid. He had taught 1 year in Ray, ND. Brenda is teaching school Clifford Olson in the general mer[...]Sell General erchandise. They purchased the store from J. S. Beverly taught at L[...]ore, he became postmaster University of ID, Moscow, and WA State College, Pullman, before[...]g interests until his death on 12-3-69 at the age of marriage in 1959 to Joseph (Joe) Denny Gray of Anchorage, AK. They 52.[...]has been the Area Special Officer for the Bureau of Indian Affairs until By Beverly Gray (daughter)[...]e Hans Skillingberg family came to ontana in 1907 from Steven Earl Kent (1968). Adelia is now enrolled at the Colorado In· Wisconsin. Hans and Borghilde were both natives of orway-Hans stitute of Art in Denver CO, and Steven is enrolled in the Billings born in Fumes on 1-23-18[...]y came with David eil, youngest of 4 children born to Howard Skillingberg, their par[...]e remained in Wisconsin to oversee the harvesting of the final crop there of the difference in blood types of his mother and father, he needed a and the sale of that farm. Those 3 children arrived in ontana in[...]1909. survive this type of transfusion in Williston. Clint (1809-1977) spent much of the remainder of his life in the David has lived[...]s 1 sister Cyn- Homestead area. He spent a number of winters orking in the forestry thia and 2 brothers Jason and Michael. David graduated from MLHS in[...] |
| [...]omestead school and the First Lutheran Church. He is Dixie Lee Brunsvold born 2-11-56, oldest of 4 children born to the oldest member of the Homestead Church, the only one to be a Richard and Maxine Burnsvold of Skaar, ND was born at Community[...]d Doug born 9-7-6 0 on a ranch 28 miles southeast of Sidney. She attended a 1-room school, Shadwell Sc[...]her family moved to Medicine Lake. She graduated from MLHS in 197 4 and then worked as a secretary for[...]iliary; he has been a member of Post 49 since its beginning. He is now[...]a lifetime member, and he's very proud of this honor.[...]Homestead. He attended grade school at 3rd child of Hans and Borghild Skillingberg. They moved from Miner, Homestead and graduated in 1941 from LHS. He as active in music WI to Montana in 1907.[...]e Holly attended King School 2 miles east of Homestead. He was at Bozeman. He w[...]On 9-1·48 he married June Jensen of Froid, a daughter of Ole and Holly married Ethel Fraley Morriso[...]Ethel's Anne Jensen (now rs. Ed Holly of Spokane). June as born 6-4-28 parents were Henry[...]live with her parents after her 1st husband died of the flu she attended school in Froid,[...]She taught in the Hammond school east of Froid for 1 year and in Froid Mildred was[...]air- v,e ursing Hospital and the University of N. She married Ray Johnson 6-12-53 and they live[...]s. Ronald (Linda) Wilkins, R1vers1de, CA and Dale of San Diego, CA. Betty still works at her nu[...] |
| graduated from the MLHS. They were active in extra-curricular ac- fields including research, director of a school of nursing and public tivities; the boys were all na[...]nce football teams. health. She is now working in a nursing home in Kennewick, WA[...]ended Eastern MT College. She married Ron Baumann of Sidney on Mike has retired as director of a mental health center and psychiatric 12-28-69.[...]astern in Billings. Jason married Eileen Thompson of Laurel on[...]They moved to Homestead and she graduated from MLHS in 1933. Kelly Marie born 3-27-81. Jason is a regional manager for Tandy[...]had Leather and Eileen works for the Central Bank of Broomfield. They live[...]ted in 1971. He attended MIT in Cambridge, MA. He is now a research scientist for Reynolds Metals in R[...]born 8-6-77 and Eric Richard born 3-27-81. David is a farmer, the 4th generation to farm the land his[...]onnell (daughter) lngwal Skillingberg, 4th of 7 children of Hans and Borghild Skill- ingberg, was born 8-13-1[...]Betty, Doris, Jerry and June Stanek. 1 mile east of Homestead.[...]lngwal attended King Schooi and was a member of Big Lake and graduated from MLHS. She took nurses training at Great Falls and[...]n Smith 1-1-47 . tended the First Lutheran Church of Homestead. The[...]22 he met Dorris Bowman who had come to Homestead from and live at Ft. Sill, OK; Stephan is handicapped and lives at home; Illinois as a scho[...]ved east CA. June has fond memories of Homestead; her hobby is oil painting of Homestead. He also worked at the lumber yard and[...]Betty was youngest of 9 children. Fire destroyed our parents' In 1925, lngwal and Henry bought a 1/2 section of land on the home and store in Homestead in April of 1941 and Marlene died in May reservation 7 miles west of Homestead. Ill health forced Henry to sell of 1941. We moved to Sandpoint, ID where Dad farmed until we his share of the land to lngwal who continued to break the gro[...]moved to Roseburg, OR in 1943. Betty graduated from Roseburg HS in a productive farm. In 1937 the fam[...]until she moved to San Jose in 1960. She is now manager of the[...]Brother Bill died in 1964 at 47 years of age. Mother Marie died in[...]Johanna S ubban. He was the 5th child in a family of 5 boys[...]ment. The farm was sold in 197 4 and is owned by a relative. Dorris con- On 12-31 -34 he married Edna Anderson of Reserve , T. She tinued an active life, including[...]born 4-18-13 daughter of arie and William Anderson . She had 2 They h[...]gree in Nursing and has practiced in a wide range of nursing She at ended school in[...] |
| [...]Stockyards in West Fargo until the spring of 1942 when we returned[...]Montana and later moved to the Jacobsen farm west of Homestead[...]e it into living quarters in 194 7, as Sandra was of school age, and because of our severe winters and poor roads. In 1963 we mov[...]Ronald moved home from Texas in 1980 to help on the farm as we Whi[...]Lake have continued to farm west of Homestead. We have 7 grandchildren theater with E[...]LD and DONNA TOMPT When Edna's father moved from the ranch west of Homestead Elmer and Edna bought the ranch, retire[...]Ron Tompt was born 10-11 -45, son of Edwin and Margaret Tompt. raised cattle until ret[...]After graduation from MLHS in 1963, Ron helped his dad on the farm The land was the love of their lives and they were never happier[...]yable family and San Antonia, TX. From there he was sent to Rapid City, SD where gatheri[...]re known for he met Donna Goodman of Naper. NB, who was attending business col- their[...]na was born 12-4-47 to William and Dottie Goodman of aper, They lived on the ranch until ill health forced them to sell and NB, the youngest of 8 children. She graduated in 1966 from aper HS[...]and enrolled at National College of Business in Rapid City. move to Medicine Lake whe[...]tion Corps Camp was begun at Medicine Lake in May of 1937. A group of young men from a CCC Camp at Moorehead, IA was sent to Medicine[...]7-16 at LaMoure, ND to parents, Peder and Leah, 1 of 6 children, 4 sisters and 1 brother. The fam[...]n 1933 they moved to Steele, ND. After graduation from Steele HS in 1934, he worked at various jobs, 1 b[...]in 1936. He met and married Margaret Murray from Homestead, MT at Wolf Ron and[...]ny in January parents Frank and Lillian Murray, 1 of 4 children, 2 brothers and 1 1968.[...]sister. They lived on the Murray farm 8 miles est of Homestead and town of Wartenburg in a 3rd floor apartment of some very nice German attended grade school at Flat Center School west of Homestead and people ho ere as ex[...]The next 1 0 years were spent in various parts of exas ith the exception of 6 months in 1976 when they ere in orth Carolina w[...]Donna has been employ d at the First State Ban of Froid since[...]farms and in Homestead un• oldest of 3 sons born to Robert and Martha Tyler. (S[...] |
| [...]n Homestead in the old Kings School and graduated from ches in Montana and Women's Fellows[...]1922. After graduation he attended the University of of the local church board for a time. Montana for a[...]a Bates. They lived on the home place until 1931. From there they moved 12 miles west of Homestead and in 1935 they bought the Louie Urdahl land and lived there the rest of their remaining years together. Gaylord died in August of 1961 while attending the Sidney Fair. Eva Elise Bates was born on 1·24·1896 in Canada. Eva was 1 of 3 daughters and 1 son born to Charles and Nellie[...]er father and brother on a homestead 4 miles east of Reserve. She attended school the 1st 7 years[...]edicine Lake and was in the 1st graduating class -of Blanche and Wayn[...]cher for Wayne was an officer of the Homestead Farmer's Elevator, many years.[...]During hard times he was one of the foremen of C. C. Camp for 1[...]Medicine Lake for 4 years. He is a member of Plentywood Lodge 91[...]nd A. M. and received his 50 year pin in 1981. He is also a member of Scottish Rite and Shrine.[...]in Plentywood, MT and is buried in the Big Lake Cemetery east of[...]hl was born 6·30-1897 in Story County, IA, a son of She married Gaylord Tyler and on 1·8·36 th[...]na Leite Urdahl. He was the 2nd child in a family of 2 Plen ywood. After Gaylord's death Eva remained[...]-03 near McIntosh. She was the 10th death in July of 1978. child in a family of 12 children of Ivar and Sigrid Johnson. She attended Donna[...]a country school north of McIntosh. 6 years. They hen went to Medicine Lake[...]ookston, MN. They 1954. Donna married Dale Strand of Reserve. They live in Bowman,[...]lived on a farm north of McIntosh in Lessor Town ship where 3 children ND where he is employed by Montana Dakota Utilities. They have 3[...]1926 they moved to a farm 12 miles north of Petersburg, ND where Yvonne married Romain Ryder of Froid and they live in Froid[...]n 6·9-27. where he farms. They had 5 children, 1 of which was killed in an acci· dent 3-5·84. WAY[...]teaded on the 1/4 section where he has lived most of his life. |
| [...]humatoid arthritis which he doctored for the rest of his life. This im- Legare of Glendive. Hallie was baptized at First Lutheran Church in paired him from farm work, which his wife and young family had to[...]tead where the children at- Wagnild of Outlook, MT. tended school, and Blanch, Lillian a[...]raduated in 1972. He attended Billings Vo- member of the First Lutheran Church of Homestead, and Julia Urdahl Tech f[...]ed. He then returned to Homestead to was a member of the Homestead WMF.[...]A Hospital doing buried in Big Lake Cemetery east of Homestead. Julia continues to live my internship. My degree is CLA (ASCP) MT (HEW). I have worked at in their ho[...]Stanley, a farmer, married Lillian Sundvold of Froid, and they live Terry, and the Sheri[...]In December 1978, I married Ron Utgaard of Glendive. We di- Blanch married Carl Johnson of Williston and they had 1 daughter vorc[...]His parents are Lora and the late Maurice Utgaard of JoAnne. Blanch then married Ray Stewart of Williston and they live in Glendive.[...], and mother's brother's family, the Peter Frechs of Karlsruhe, Leonard married Doris Bergh and[...]n on 11 -23-82. Gladys married William Shae of Williston and they live in Wenat- chee, WA. They[...]LILLIAN URDAHL Leona married Raymond Larson of rural Williston and they live on Stanley Lloyd Urdahl, son of Burnie and Julia Urdahl, as born at a farm northeast of Williston, ND. They have 6 children: Gary, David,[...]ntosh, MN on 12-17-21 . He was oldest in a family of 3 boys and 5 Valerie, Naomi, James and Carla.[...]Oliver. He moved Lila married Duane Fairing of Williston and they had 2 daughters: wit[...]live at moved to a farm 13 miles est of edicine Lake in Sheridan County. Minot, ND. They[...]ted Oliver, a farmer, married Marlene Coats of Froid and they live in farming at an ea[...]to the farm 14 miles north est of Homestead to do the farm ing. HARVEY and LOUISE U[...]ne Lake, in 1936. Harvey Stanley Urdahl, son of Stanley and Lillian (Sundvold) Ur- The family became members of the Homestead Lutheran Church in dahl, born 7-3-5[...]ghter 1937, Rev. H.B. athison as pastor. of Sherman Thomas and Sylvia Frech Darland, born 2-1[...]Stanley married Ltlhan Sundvold, daughter of Andre and arie wood, MT, were married in the First Lutheran Church of Homestead, Sundvold of ro·d on 12-2-46. She as born 3-17-25 at Froid an[...]youngest of 5 children: Adolph, orman, La rence, Gladys Clar • Dora Harvey has 3 sisters: Joyce Hancock of edicine Lake, Elaine Skogen. Lillian attended all 12 years of school at Froid. Then she or - Brekke of Reserve , and Janis Bakken of edicine La e. I have 1 ed as a[...]tore and Garage brother, Fredrick Stewart Darland of Butte, T. for 2 years, and then as a teller at the First State Bank of Froid.[...] |
| [...]r at Concordia College. She worked at the bank in from MLHS. All our children were baptized, confirmed a[...]Joann, 2-25-41, graduated salutatorian from MLHS and from Con- Church board, also on the Medicine Lake Pari[...]d Farmers Michelle Lynette, 3-2-64, is married and has a daughter, Lyndsay Elevator boar[...]he local and Wilson born 1-9-83, which is our only great-grandchild. Heather Leane conference ALCW. She helped gather and type histories of Homestead was born 5-3-69 and is still in high school. pioneers for the Sheridan's Daybreak published in 1970, and is now Larry was born 5-13-47. Af[...]County Bicentennial Committee, and the scrapbook is in the went to work for Sperry[...]seum at Plentywood. Stanley and Lillian were part of the navy where he spent 5 years until[...]icentennial Caravan that toured our state in June of married Penny Waller, his sister-in-la[...]was born 4-8-79. Larry also had 4 more years of college and is now They joined the Sons of Norway Lodge in Sidney in 197 4. Every[...]Ronald Keith, 4-29-49 , graduated from high school and and at the lutefisk supper at the[...]Anne Cheryl, 3-16-50, graduated co-valedictorian from MLHS, at- MYRON and MARJORIE WALLER[...]tended Concordia College 1 year and graduated from the U. in Bozeman Myron was born 8-17-08 in[...], 5-18-82. They live in Bozeman, MT where Kenneth is a computer babies Myron and Sander, arrived in 19[...]rm programmer. bordering the town of Homestead until his early death at the age of 33. Janice Faye, 5-1-52, graduated from the U at Bozeman as an RN. Mother Ida raised her[...]e: works in a hospital and her husband is post master in the Marines. yron, Sander, now living in Wolf Point, Anna Madison of Sidney, MT, Sidney is living west of Medicine Lake. His history will appear Halles of west Froid, MT and Alton, now living in Shelby, M[...]She had 4 Myron graduated from Homestead HS in 1927. He tried to get into brothe[...]married in 1937. Marjorie graduated from 8th grade, spent her[...]the end of that year the Homestead route was consolidated wi[...]Froid route. He retired from farming in 1976 and Sidney, his youngest[...]jorie and Myron continue to live in Homestead. As of 1984 he[...]Sander Waller, son of Helmer and Ida Waller, came to Culbertson,[...]T by train from Twin Valley, N in July 191 O at age 6 weeks. He[...]. He was illed in a car accident hile coming home from ork on When Sander as 7 years old his father died of pnuemonia leaving 9-7-73. He married Penny Sue nick of Froid on 8-2 -54. They had 2 his m[...]arie, 6-13-61. They live in 2 years of high school in Homestead which closed in 1927. Be[...]ried 8- 4-82 to Albert Rice. She of costs he was unable to go to surrounding towns for school. At 16, graduated from college and is teaching in South Carolina. arjorie is he orked on the railroad for a short time. Li e many youths, Sander living with her mother and is single.[...]rolyn Ann, born 7-27 -39, graduated Valedictorian from LHS Except for that yea[...] |
| 1943-1945, he lived most of his life in Homestead.[...]Legion. As a hobby Sander does wood carving, and is a Sander spent most of his adult years as an employee of the member of the Woodwind Carvers Guild. His wife Beulah becam[...]did some farming and cattle rais- tor of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program 7-1-73, and has continued ing. He spent 22 years as a member of the Coalridge Assembly of God in the same employment until th[...]he teaches 2nd grade in Bismarck, ND. Her husband is employed by the State Dept. of Educa- Clara and Hazel are daughters of S. K. and Gertrude Bjerkaker tion. They have 2 ch[...]ridan's Daybreak.) They Bruce Waller married Virginia Major 6-24-77. Bruce repairs, ha[...]Oliver 9-16-04 to a degree in music and his wife is a graduate nurse. They have 1 son , J[...]born and died in 1910, Edythe Anthony Waller is living in Washington, DC. He received his[...]Seven children are employed by the Kennedy Center of Performing Arts, US Dept. of living now. Education, and at the present time is a space planning specialist at the[...]d Art Serrano and resides in North Holly ood; she is an accountant[...]Donna Augsburg-Gardner lives in Anchorage, AK and is[...]uane, a systems analyst for Prudential Insurance, is[...]moved to Medford, OR in 1952 where Clifford died of a[...]y ards for 20 years. Beulah Glaze, daughter of Fred and Susan Glaze and grand-[...]ert Lessor 10-26-40 in Bigfor , T. He as daughter of Frank Lautzenhiser, graduated from Antelope HS in 1938. born 11 -2-14[...]hter, Dr. and Bible school and Sunday school most of her adult life, worked with Roberta Lessor, born 8-23-43. She is an R and at present is eaching 4-H for 19 years and attended Coalridge Assembly of God Church for in the School of ursing at UCSF. about 25 years. She is also a member of the American Legion Aux-[...]d Hazel as an office manager. Both In April of 1972 Beulah went to work for Action for eastern Mon- have retired. tana, and in June of 1972 Sander retired from the Homestead Farmers Bob an[...]o Japan in 965 to visi sister Cleone and sion. He is a member of the Montana Fiddlers Association and of the Gordon Tang and family h[...] |
| THE TOWN OF MEDICINE LAKE ~[...]er Before the stories of Lake's businesses and organizations are Cheap canes were used as prizes at 1 of the con games of the car- given, we would like to present a few fa[...]nivals. The familiar chant was, "The cane you win is the cane you history of the town.[...]ere held at the lake with nearly 50 is now Stromberg's Garage. Later C. Brentson and E.[...]w York for the Jews. The 1st Juvenile Degree of Honor Lodge group was organized by Mrs. George Ch[...]dived off the stage of the old school and apparently didn't hurt himself[...]When there is a bad flood on the flat in the spring, the ater[...]comes up practically to the door of the elevator.[...]and now Lake is probably one of the best decorated towns in he area.[...]side of ain Street, Romey Sorley and Ferderer also h d shops. Cinders were hauled from Brockton for the track at school, and[...]80. rs. Lodahl, moth r of Soren and Is, start d the 1st hospital in Dewey Hjort rem[...]ents). Later rs. St phens, mother I land now part of the Bird Refuge. He also helped ma e i lands in the of Or. Les Stephens, too over. la e ith a team of horses for the Bird Refuge.[...]At 1 time parties ere held in the a1tmg room of the Great orth- ick, Cloud, Eh ers[...]t State (no city cler 's office), Decorating of the Laketonian Cafe mdows and the vacant fenced[...]rd are store as started by Sparling, then sold to of Lucy Smith ere the 1st to erect a fence and start[...]o o ned by Jerry Jensen, was once a post missions of the chautauquas, and, of course, not orth the price.[...] |
| [...]now lives. When someone complained of how they looked in a photo,[...]coffee was a way of life. People seemed to have fun doing about every[...]times in the entry of the hardware store and then jumping out in front[...]of Phil to frighten him as he came by. The H[...]as very popular. In the summer most young moved from Flandrem and once had a thriving dining room. Another people went to dances a couple of times a week. Barn dances were hotel, the Vendo[...]every Howard Johnson started taking care of the cemetery in 1964. He Sunday. Late[...]built by Bill Chandler in 1946, became the center of danc- Cemetery Association and beginning in 198[...]d to ing. Many remember the orchestras of Buddy Baer, Red Lee and his pay Howard for gas[...]nd. Three livery stables were once a part of Lake. Nickey's stable was Bill Chandler tells of a fund raising basket social held in the Rain- located on the south corner of the lot now occupied by Trico. Another[...]e's basket as well as stable was in the vicinity of Vin Gaffney's house, and another in the[...]ould get together after a hay ride and have area of the Vern Michels house.[...]w dancing to a nickelodian. Located in the middle of Joe Winter had the 1st garage which was on the sight of the new Main Street, the Rainbow was p[...]n Lake, to Minneapolis in 1 day. Post 90 of the American Legion was started in 1931. Clifton[...]The Klu Klux Klan once burned a cross in front of Romey's pool hall and on the Reservation. One ti[...].Everyone meets the train . ing cedar from the hills or prom decorations. In the ·40s large tumbling eeds ere decorated and hung from the ceiling of the gym for the The cafe that[...]m out to the kitchen and building ne o hat is no he liquor store, managed by Roberta[...]days, so Reuter. People enjoyed as ing, " hat ind of pie do you have?' His he kept a supply in 1 of the walls. reply was "apple mhnse (mince) and b u[...]a convention. The legion had prepared big crocks of moonshine for for good home cooked ood is a daily gathering place for the many cof-[...]crocks from various places and moonshine as literally running do n Poe's Drugstore is the oldes1 business in to n. John Poe is the he alley. The Feds as ed Emmett Gormley and Romey Barley to haul owner of his store hich as established by his fa her, Clin on. part of the moonshine to the dump grounds, so on the way, the fellows A 1914 issue of T e a e states that H. H. Harris was the[...]a few places and left some for later use. manager of the company hich put ·n "The Great hite ay ' Lak[...]l and he was interested lighting. He was an uncre of Berthamae Gaffney.[...]d Finally Vin Gaffney got tired of it and ent out 1 morning and shot the by h[...] |
| [...]original school building. Total cost of construction was approximately Saturday to the ca[...]$30,807.00. Chicken was popular for 4th of July celebrations. "Aby" and Barb Lar- In October of 1970, through a concerted community effort, the s[...]butchered 13 chickens, left 1, and then had some of the wives Enrollment in the Med[...]t 320 enrolled in school. The elementary consists of 174 and the high got our chickens." Little did th[...]ks were. school made up 146 of this total. One of the funniest stories is the time when Howard Johnson sold[...]b, and Jerry assistance of Harold Nelson. Neiderhauser hauled it to the slau[...]d and Bob got out and said he wanted to tell Buck how to cut it up. As he went in, Howard said to Jerry[...]ineteen seventy-three brought approval of a 59,745 contract[...]north side of the gymnasium . These rooms now house the commerc[...]1976-1977, kindergarten was instituted as a part of the school[...]ntinues with 2 sections going all day ith a total of 23 Medicine Lake 50th Anniversary Pa[...]Due to an unfortunate fire the morning of 7-28-79, he entire high Then there are the stories of George Charlesworth who often stop- s[...]c , school opened on time passenger said to him, "Is there any place a fella can get a drink[...]room, it was with the complete cooperation of all involved that school me the money." George kn[...]time, George pretended he was the cop when an out-of-towner turned bined ettort by all that passed a bond issue of 270,000.00 enabling around in front of the Lake Hotel. George told him he was the cop and construction of a ne facility combined 1th he insurance money he[...]t ith you and received. The dedication of the ne facility oo place 5-25-81 . This buy you a[...]and he ould facih y consists of 1O classrooms, an elementary and high school over[...]room And so there are stories after stories of the fun things. So it is no and greenhouse. wonder when Lake spons[...]at over 80 people young and old participated in 1 of the benefits. Everyone had the time of their lives. It was such fun that kept peopl[...]imes, dust bowls were around, and p opl sa hordes of grasshop• pers move in land on business buildin[...]ng people. Belo can be found interesting accounts of La e's businesses. - MEDICI E LAKE SC[...]ake school system has e p rienced a mar ed change from the original 2 room frame but ding of 1911 . any internal and e ternaJ improvements have ta en place in all areas of education - curriculum, grounds and plant.[...]a ne , school-o ned home built In the summer of 1964 and 1965, 2 ne hous s ere built to ac- south of the school on the old dormitory lot. Cost of construction was commodate teachers. These were constructed close to the site of the 55,701 .00. A ne bus b[...] |
| [...]udent helpers. tion was at the bottom of the well. The flame ignited the gas which was The elementary or K-6 staff consists of 7 teachers, 1 teacher aide later used t[...]2 includes Sometime later a group of businessmen formed a company, trying 13 teachers[...]culum follows the state requirements with a total of 16 possibly more. credits for gra[...]curriculum It was the discovery of oil east of Medicine Lake on the Benson, in 1982-83.[...]st in the communi- awhile. Thousands of dollars were paid to local land owners for seismi[...]ems with Eastern Mon- ted greatly from the production of oil and gas, in our schools and tana College in B[...]an experimental imately 12 dry holes. Of the dry holes, there are 2 salt water wells; proj[...]chool district raises $38,528.00. The summer of 1983 brought pavement on the north and south sides of the school plant. This with an on-going grounds keeping gave the final touches to the pretty setting of a community-generated struc- ture and facility of which we all can be proud. MEDICINE LAKE MEMORIA[...]1970 when the |
| [...]In 1980 the 70th anniversary of the church was observed. Since On 9-20-06, t[...]side of the church . Ed Stubban was the 1st postmaster serving from 1906 until Women's Fellows[...]esent Eight Ball building. 2 churches of the community. The men serve their annual Easter[...]r all the as acting postmaster in 1924. In August of that year, Mary Dolan men, altern[...]o the Medicine abandoned because of lack of children, has again resumed with Carrie Lake Wave[...]r. ing on 3-2-29. Leo Z. Francis took over in May of 1933, with the post office located where the present liquor store is. In 1938 Nels Miller became postmaster. He h[...]ing postmaster and served till 1961. In September of 1961 , Ralph Parpart became postmaster and is still serving that position. The post office was moved to its present location in April of 1962. On 6-1-12, the 1st rural route was est[...]arion being the 1st carrier. This route went east of Medicine Lake. Eli Marion hauled till 1919. He wa[...]. He held this position until his death in August of 1978. Herman Ebel, the substitute carrier, took o[...]a few years there was a star route that went west of Medicine French, Lucy Smith, George Waters Jr., and Ho ard Johnson ith Lake. Some of the carriers were Carl Nelson, Soren Lodahl, Jack[...]ches of Froid and Culbertson, also pastored by Rev. Tim H[...]atholic Church as buil in 1913 and the activities of the Congregational Church and some continued to do dedicated in 1915 by Bishop Lenihan of Great Falls. so. From 1915 to 1948, St. Patric 's as a mission of Culbertson; The 1st pastor was Warren Hanse[...]then the seat of the parish as moved o edicine La e un ii 198 . th[...]o the church is again served by a priest from Culbertson. Medicine Lake became the center of a new parish with Homestead Duri[...]redecorated ith Over the years the building of the chancel and side rooms was paneling and ne carpetmg. The en ire basemen is carpeted and also undertaken, the outside of the building was made more attractive with[...]member, rs. C. J. Poe, is still living. She r s·des ·n he nursing home[...]er Raymond Quist. The Altar Socie presi- One of the biggest projects in the church has been the annual quilt dent is Irene Strauss and Virg nia Poe Carpen er is organis . Present making by the ALCW for Lutheran World Relief. Hundreds of quilts Parish Council members are[...]quin, and lren Strauss. Of the 98 charter members, the folio ing are still l[...]f and good lunches ere al ays a part of these affairs. Recentfy[...]active after 75 years. Since the 50th anniversary of the church when Rev. Ralph Dix• on as minister,[...]trip to California supervised February of 1973. by him and his ife. The group visite[...] |
| [...]ld it sponded with his: to Gary Erickson of Plentywood.[...]We Fireside men may complain of our lot Kraus had a shoe shop, and where Pete Con[...]So a toast to the girls of the Fireside Club THE MEDICINE LAKE SENIOR CITIZE[...]We feel they're the boon of our lives. The Medicine Lake Senior Citizen[...]We can't do without them, ah, there is the rub. 1969 as a social gathering honoring the[...]local presidents quarters in January of 1962, the Fireside Club changed their meeting Ma[...]place to the community room there. Because of bowling conflicts, the meeting was held on April[...]meeting date became Wednesday instead of Thursday, and here they donated $1 O toward the[...]were in the Con- enjoyed everything from a Hawaiian luau to Christmas parties. It gregati[...]ed for $50 a month. Officers meetings of the Fireside Club of Medicine Lake. elected were: Lu Tronson, presiden[...]ch was the longest continuous league in the state of Mon- Senior Citizens purchased chairs, tables, ki[...]ll to determine the league champions. for the use of the hall.[...]The Medicine Lake team had the distinction of winning the league Through the years, many t[...]olved. However, all ended in fun. The center is also a Government Information Center. As an outreach project, some of the ladies have been making lap robes for[...]Lake appreciates the volunteer work of these men who are special the Ethel Land building, formerly the First State Bank, then the REA of- people on call 24 hours a day and 365 d[...]te clothing they no longer use and anyone in need of clothing is welcome to choose hat he needs. The Closet is open 2 days a week in arm eather and once a week[...]h, P. The Fireside Club of edicine Lake, organized on 7-10-36, ith a[...]n, H. membership of 30 women as truly a mel ing pot. Through the year[...]Demonstration group, and their activities ranged from making lamp- French, B. H ncoc , D[...]atholic church basement, and One of the group's most challenging fires was at Clarence later moved to the home economics room of the high school. Here, on Ha[...] |
| [...]Garage. During the years some of the money-making projects have in• One of the largest fires was 7-28-78, when the Lake HS w[...]quipment. They continue to be an active ambulance from arriving until early morning. organization today. One of the earliest disastrous fires in 1916 was the Ven[...]burned a little later. The building occupied most of the space from the Medicine Lake VFW Post 8869 has been a part of the community J & L Implement to the brick Lake E[...]ce hall for 37 years. The main purpose of this organization is to help the on the upper story.[...]widows and children of veterans as well as those veterans who are liv-[...]our mill, located where Terry Stromberg's Trailer is now ing with financial assistance, legisl[...]r, located near the stockyards, and the is buried with full military honors. There have been[...]order by act- been there in all kinds of weather and there always seems to be wind ing cha[...]Money has been raised in many different ways. One of the most those of High School District 7. On 3-8-72, the board of county com- exciting has been the St[...]ing $28,000 for the cemetery in honor of all men who served their country. They have distr[...]s, 4-H Clubs, FFA, given scholarships to a senior from for the fire district.[...]to the hospital. and Medicine Lake. Wayne Woosley of Billings was hired as the ar-[...]mander. was awarded to C and D Lumber of Plentywood to build the Dagmar[...]e Auxiliary to Post 8869 as instructed in January of completed in the spring of 1983.[...]e unit, assisting he Post when call- In June of 1982, another 4x4 pickup was purchased to serve t[...]money for their many projects through lunch truck from the forest service to serve the Volmer area, and[...]rs. In 1981 Jim Bolstad was elected chairman of the fire district, Don District and state conventions have seen many of the members Thuesen, vice chairman; Richard Hendr[...]have had the honor of being president of District 5. On 9-20-83, bids were opened for[...]Lake with C and D Lumber low bidder. The building of approximately Boy Scouts, 4-H Club[...]l library, hospital, and held a 7,000 square feet is to be completed in the summer of 1984 and ill benefit for a needy f[...]mmunity hen n d d. A new area east and north of Dagmar as annexed into the ir district. F[...] |
| [...]lled. The Medicine Lake Quick Response Unit is a group of dedicated The Moose sponsor R[...]in the Medicine Lake area who respond to a scene of an acci- Mooseheart ("the child cit[...]they are through dent or illness. Their purpose is to stabilize the patient before the am- s[...]es or as in some cases, to decide if an ambulance is need~ Judy Jensen, of Froid, received a scholarship from the Moose or ed. They are Advanced First Aid and[...]s been available for wedding receptions, gradua- is 20 minutes away, it is a service that are greatly needed.[...]ty organizations. The idea was brought back from the state level by Jim DeTienne, the area's EMS director at the time. In the fall of 1982, Genise Han- FARMER'S CO-OP STORE cock and Glenda Nelson were the acting ORU until April of 1983 when The Farmer's Co-op Store was incorporated on 2-24-42. There another group of people were certified. The group put in at least[...]and 200 patrons in 1943. The 1st officers hours of training plus keeping up a minimum of 24 hours of training elected were Enoch Land, p[...]l A. Eid with Hurd McKinney as meat cut- a period of time. The area the Unit takes care of is not only the town of ter. Laura Kelly was clerk and Romey Sor[...]tinued throughout the operation of the store. Carl Eid retired in 1956, In February 1984, another group of people finished their training to and Mar[...]nnie Paquin, Sharon manager in March of 1957. However, he died as a result of an airplane Borer, Bill Nyby and Greg Thuesen, t[...]accident on company business. The ORU is an affiliate of the Sheridan County Ambulance Associa-[...]s were Irving Andreasen, Philip Reuter, tion and is funded by them. The people of Medicine Lake and the sur- and Lauren Reuter who took over the job in February of 1976. The last rounding area also support the Un[...]Albert Andersen, chairman, Richard Hen- The city of Medicine Lake also helps fund the Unit. The membe[...]nd David Erdahl. ORU often comment on the support of the people in the area and the[...]volunteer group, this helps make and is now called Jack and Jill. their job a lot easier.[...]nsport their equipment. At present, the equipment is stored in Irene Strauss' porch and kitchen and has to be loaded into a vehicle each time there is a call. As the equipment list gets larger, with o[...]usting to load each time. The group often wonders how Irene feels about the equipment stacked in her house and the people running in and out at all times of the day and night. The Unit hopes to relieve her of hat soon, as the Firemen have promised the Unit a[...]Le.ft to rear: R. Parpart , D. Han- LOY AL ORDER OF MOOSE[...]hl, D. Sons eqaard , and I. The Loyal Order of oose 1343 began in Plentywood on C handler . 12-14- 7, with the enrollment of 90 names on the charter. The lodge membersh[...]1972, the building was the basement of Alice Kirby s home. After Alice s father, Gene Pa[...]ile the oil boom as on Ahce received large orders from dif- In 1973, a hall was added onto the Lodg[...]bership increased and missed being Champion Lodge of craft items ere very popular.[...]e instilled in them, but also her creativ, y. nor from 197 4 to July of 1976. In 1975, permission was granted for the addition of a Women of S ELLMA CU IC the oose C[...]When Caroline Snellman got her license in July of 195 7, she[...] |
| [...]mon Motor Service building until the early spring of 1959 when of Medicine Lake. She got her license for Swedish ma[...]they purchased the Markuson Ford building from Nels Lodahl and September of 1968.[...]ears. She had many patients come to the farm from the surrounding Esther and George's son Terry joined the firm in 1979. In April of communities and states. One came from as far as Denver, CO. 1983, Stromberg Motor celebrated 25 years of business with an open After 13 years on the[...]ably been at he old rooming house on the east end of Main Street a~d converted it to scene of more accidents than anyone in Medicine Lake. suit[...]ed for a short time, she closed the Clinic in May of 1978. Mrs. Snellman moved into her house in town[...]g. This station came into being when a group of farmers got together on 6-16-28, to form a corpor[...]m- porary secretary. The 1st appointed board of directors were Ben Benson, John Nor- bo, Joe Fred[...]EAMON MOTOR SERVICE Stubban, secretary. Articles of incorporation were completed 6-20-28.[...]n, Clarence J. Eamon The board made an offer of $4,150 to Jensen and Jensen to buy[...]tation and equipment, which was located just west of the rail- garage at the CCC camp and move[...]Eamon otor Service soon became 1 of the to n's leading businesses. for 7 years. Howev[...]operated this shop ith considerable success, west of Joe Winter's garage. A building was brought in from Home- selling Crosley appliances[...]b as body or done on Ralph Johnson's Dodge car at of the station as part of that business. That year ark returned from the rate of 2.50 per hour during II. duty to take ove[...]tion. The grand opening of the service station in its present location[...]With the Ag ncy bui ding. This is h re S romb rg o o S rv1ce i today. He death of Lionel Sorley in 1958, ar ichels as aga n[...]nager until he retired, due to ill health, m June of 1977. During In 19 9, he purchas d a barn from Die rdahl's farm east of to n those years considerable expansion was compl[...]and had 1t moved on the 2 lots e purchas d from Lio d J. ichels. added, including a fertilizer pr[...]al addition as mad in T s lots r as of the pr nt sit of the body shop. ddie orin 1976 and celebrated with[...]. During ark's years at the station, he gave of his services night or In 196 B c purcha d 2 lots est of the o d shop from th day, hether it be to help motorists, prov·de rides out ofof the shop, ma - Jae Schmidt, Tom Andring, Brian Le[...]m Sloan. ing the dimensions of the shop 32' y 90'. H rman Ebel built this addi- A history of edicme La e Oil Company ou d not b complete[...]ICE In 1958, parts and quipment ere purchased from the Pagan WESTERN DRI[...] |
| [...]ld construction projects. ban, and George Johnson of Carpio, ND as partners.[...], with 2 employees-Rick Fike and Dave Pat- spring of 1948. Later Albert became the sole owner and in 1[...]n. retired and sold the company to Michael Jensen of Reserve. His brother, Ronald Jensen, bought anoth[...]Without the help of the following people, the Medicine Lake sec-[...]t have been published. They gave many, many hours of North Dakota and 18 cities in Montana. They did s[...]deepest well will enjoy the efforts of these people: Billy and Barb Danielson, Irene dri[...]Methane gas was encountered in the old townsite of Medicine part, Cassie Snellman, H[...]French, Walt Norbo, Dewey Lake. However, because of water and sand problems the wells were[...]ime and effort on the city not reliable producers of gas.[...]nd interesting anecdotes were not written because of the lack of Lloyd H. Carlson has been drilling water wel[...]e. We hope our efforts will afford you many years of in the Medicine Lake area since 1946. In the spring of 1972 he started pleasurable reading. h[...]ctfully, buildings for equipment, which consisted of an lngersell-Rand drilling[...]service rig and 2 pickups. He keeps a large stock of Goulds pumps and well supplies on hand at all tim[...]ALBERT and MAXINE ALBERTINI After graduation from high school in 1977, Curtis joined his father[...]Albert Albertini came to Medicine Lake in August of in the business. Work takes them into Daniels, Ri[...]next 29 years till he and Maxine retired in June of 1983 and Lloyd is a licensed and bonded driller for Montana and Nor[...]Great Falls. Dakota and has served as a director of the Montana Water Well Drillers Maxine Bergstrom Albertini grew up in Nashua and graduated from Association.[...]Nashua HS and the Columbus School of Nursing in Great Falls in 1949[...]Albertini grew up in Stockette, MT and graduated from Center-[...]from the College of Great Falls in 1954 with a BS degree in math and[...]Their 3 sons are all graduates of Medicine Lake HS. PRAIRIE SA D and GRAVEL[...]d setting |
| [...]ter. Marion lived with his parents and taken care of them when there was no one and Fred[...]tery at Fairfield, MT. Donald E. Alfson, son of Ralph and Mabel Danielson Alfson, was born at Med[...]Pearl Alfson Fairfield, MT. I married Ida Larson of Fairfield. We have 1 daughter, M[...]twin, was born at Medicine Lake, MT on Linda who is married to Daniel Goos. They have 3 daughters, Re[...]. I retired 1-1-84 after 32½ years from Medicine Lake with the family to Dutton, MT in 19[...]field. Dan and Linda live near Fairfield where he is employed at were married in Choteau, MT[...]of twins. The twin girls were named Glenna Mable and[...]in the Ethel Maxine Alfson, oldest daughter of Ralph and Mabel Alfson, mines for se[...]d was born at DeLamere, ND on 5-15-20. At the age of 2, she moved to 1960. Murel then m[...]ried Edward Mossach. On 11 -21 -63 they had a set of and attended Med. Lake HS where she graduated in[...]ton, NORMAN RUSSEL ALFSON WY. Her husband is a Petrolane manager there. Shirley has 3 step-[...]n was born 6 children. children. Their oldest son is married and presently is in the Marines. Dorothy Irene Alfson Juza has 2 children, Erica Rachel and Adam Dennis is a mechanic in Cutbank, MT.[...]nd lives in Madison, WI. Dorothy's husband, Bill, is a com- Ronald was born at Fairfield, MT on 6[...]mily argaret. David lives in Grand Rap·ds, Sandy is employed at the Teton County Rest Home. Ronny also has his I. He is a school administrator. own repair shop at home.[...]ve 1 son. San- bara's husband S eve is a chemical engineer for the 3 company. dra worked for a few years in a grocery and is presently employed at a John Eugene Alfson is married and has 1 son, Jonathon David. home for t[...]Devin Cody. They live in Helena, T. Terry is a eado God at Moscow, ID in 1976. Randy lives at[...]Helena, T. i e is a meat cu er for Bu ery Foods in Helena.[...]cabins on High ay 200 at Orville Alfson, son of Mabel and Ralph Alfson, was born in Plenty-[...]lson I on. She mov d and ent to work for the city of Choteau. He as Superintendent of from edicin La e ith the family to Dutton, Tin 1940. T[...]ng lived in Dutton for a year, and from there moved to Fairfield, T. In for Teton County.[...]m d Jere Gayl , born 1-28•47. as the youngest of abel and Ralph Alfson's children. arion as 4[...]had 2 daught rs, Shawn O· e was born and 2 years of high school m Fairfield, T. She married Fred Lars[...]in Choteau on 6·15-80. Oa n Leeann is in her last year of high school. She goes to[...] |
| Helena High and is a cheerleader. Jim and Jere are both employed in[...]r. During the big-game proximately 20 years. Jere is a keypunch operator. She has been there[...]n, MT large summer cabin in the mounta1ns 7 miles from Lincoln, MT. Shawn every fall for[...]nd nurses' aide, and he works for Wells Fargo out of Helena. them at home, all you had to do was look for them at 1 of the many Pearl and Eugene (Blackie) Ameline[...]away on 8-15-80. At 6-6-55 at Springfield, OR. He is single, and is presently employed by the time of their deaths, Ralph and Mabel had 27 grandchildren and 19 the city of Choteau. Their 2nd son, Lennie Dale, was born on[...]ildren, all grown and Fairfield is where Stanley has spent most of his adult life. He away from home.[...]ler on the Peggy Diane Alfson, born 5-17-57, is the mother of 2 boys. dragline crew and now[...]Fargo for a couple of years as a guard. He later moved to Denver,[...]where he is employed by an Air Courier Service. He married a[...]1983, and they now reside in Arvada, CO. His wife is a By Ethel Alfson Ameline[...]s born in Medicine Lake, MT (10-31-15), graduated from[...]l moved back to Med. Lake, and became the parents of 8 more children. orman, Pearl and Murel[...]general public for 47 years. I married Bert Allee from (twins), Donald, Ralph (Jr.), Orville, Stanley an[...]We are now both retired and spend quite a bit of time traveling. We passed away.[...]. Ralph as a mechanic and carpenter most of his life. In 1945 he |
| Ginger (9-16-45) graduated from high school in Seattle and attend- ed Everett Junior College. She is now employed by Wash. Nat. Gas Co.[...]jt t .~~ She married Dick D'Alessandro of Kirkland, WA. He graduated from high school and attended Everett Junior College. He is employed by the city of Kirkland, WA. They have 2 children, Rick and Kim . Rick is now[...]t attending Washington State University and Kim is attending Juanita HS. Although I've•been gone many years, Montana is still my state and Medicine Lake my hometown. AL[...]. V |
| the fal~of 1~58 , he began attending Northern Montana Colleg[...]41 , and spent our honeymoon at- Lillian Stringer of Medicine Lake. Bonnie attended all 12 years of tending college at Missoula. school[...]at was purchased by the Band Mothers. In the fall of 1958, Bonnie began attending NMC, also majoring i[...]Irving's great love was scouting, and many of the projects of those[...]ie Andersen. him out of the service, he and his Boy Scouts became involve[...]Irving with the Golden Key adviser award, 1 of which was given every asking for a letter of recommendation. John responded with the letter[...]inally became too much for him, and in the spring of 1954, taught for the next 8 years. In the summers[...]ars in Medicine helped, but the mystery of MS still remains unsolved. When Irving no Lake, they became the proud parents of 2 girls, Penny (1964) and longer h[...]office m his home, became the Justice of the Peace, and died on In 1970, they moved t[...]in Culbertson after a Elementary Principal. Hugo is now Personnel Director and has been[...]Irving treatments, and was involved with dorsemen from EMC in 1976, and has been employed by Havre Publi[...]Company and later, in 1955, the billing clerk for is attending Carroll College. Pam graduates from high school in 1984 Sh~~idan Electric[...]retmng on 7-31-80. received honor scholarships from Carroll College.[...]Edward Andrilenas son of Paul and Antinina Andrilenas. was born We er[...]8-21 -14. He grew up on his parent's farm west of Reserve. Ed bought January 1, and on arch 10. Irv[...]s were Clara and Aage a farm west of edicine Lake in 1945 from Myron Bolstad. Before buy- Andreasen, and mine we[...]28, Irving and I a ended Dagmar Academy, a branch of the Plenty- Susie as born and raised[...]Pros- ood High School, and in 1932 I graduated from Plenty ood. Irving per Frideres. The[...]was born 10-30-35; Darrell graduated a year later from the Culbertson High School, having spent[...] |
| Marlene and Maria graduated from Medicine Lake HS. Ella graduated from Medicine Lake HS in 1930. Miss Murphy was Ed and Susie lived on their farm west of Medicine Lake until superintendent at that time. September of 1983, when they moved to town. Their daughter An-[...]lla were married 1-22·32 at Medicine Lake. nette is the 2nd generation on the fam ily farm.[...]They have 2 sons, Robert D. Andring of Tempe, AZ, and Thomas Marlene married Gilbert Koch of Lewistown. Both are graduates G. Andring of Homestead. Ella and Bob have 5 grandchildren. Karen from The College of Great Falls. Gil owns credit bureaus in Missoula and Mark are children of Robert and JoAnne Andring. Samuel, Jan and Havre.[...]Marie, and Julie are children of Tom and Jeri Andring. Darrell married Charlotte Chandler, originally from Medicine Lake. As a child she reme[...]airie very vividly. When her folks Both graduated from Montana State University. Darrell also received 1st started farming west of Homestead, there were miles and miles of his Master's Degree from that school. Currently Darrell has C and F prairie. Many times they would see large herds of wild horses grazing Construction in Havre and Char is a Special Education teacher. They th[...]ings would see the smoke coming out of some coulee after the Indians[...]ng Home where she has been for 3 years. At 97 she is[...]they can be out of the cold, ice and snow. They are always eager to[...]ICCHIARICO James married Carol Sinclair of Culbertson. James received his The middle child of Patricia and Robert French, Julie Susan French Bachelor Degree from Montana State University. Carol received her was born in Williston, D on 1-16-5 4, 1 of the coldest days on record Bachelor Degree from Washington State University where Jim also[...]ived his Masters Degree and Doctorate Degree. Jim is currently a Grade and HS, where she w[...]dent activities. Professor of Sociology at the University of Alberta in Calgary, Alberta,[...]e 2 children. Larry married Mary Beth Wiess from Springfield, IL. Larry attended ~aughter[...]m a cold, secluded area of the basemen . Julie never practiced! At college at University of Montana, Northern Montana College, and Car- roll College. He is currently working as a draftsman for the State Hi[...]made a quic exit! Chicago and her nursing degree from Carroll College. She is currently a[...]have 1 child. Annette married Sidney Waller of Homestead. They live on the La e Ho[...]Billings, and ,mston ere but a fam ily farm west of Medicine Lake. They have 2 children.[...]fe of the cities the band traveled o for competitions. Chorus, drama Edward graduated from the University of Montana. He is currently[...]working on his Master's Degree at the University of Wyoming in[...]Graduation from hi h school brought a move to Rapid Ci , SD, Training Center in Glendive. She graduated m 1979. She is currently[...]here Julie attended at1onal College of Business, recei ing an working at the Glenwood Ac[...]Associate ofof Business, Juli met her future husband, Ralph Anni[...]chiarico, youngest of 11 child n, the on of Joseph and icolena An• ROBERT F . and ELLA WESS[...]nicchianco of Irvington, Y. Ella Wessner Andring is a daughter of George and Regina Wessner. She was born on 3· 19[...]on, D. She start d school at Garrison in the fall of 191 7, but for just a short time. In December of 1917, Ella's mother her 2 sisters, Ida and Hu da,[...]F. Andring was born at Bird Island, , a son of Lena and Henry Andring . The family later moved t[...]years orking for RE/SPEC Inc., a firm in the fall of 1973.[...]specializing in the research and development of roe and soil[...] |
| [...]al engineering. Chamber of Commerce and for an attorney in Billings. She gra[...]ly owns and manages his own com· from Medicine Lake HS and attended Billings Business C[...]in Washington. Frank had 3 sisters: Hattie Folson of Antelope; ble for the National Finals. Nell Nay of Spokane, WA; and Maude Root of Miles City, MT. Our entire family is very sports-minded. In the past several years[...]o Bertha and her 2 sisters, great deal of time at our local swimming pool. We also enjoy fi[...]rg and bike riding. Sundvold, sister of her father. Bertha came to Froid, MT with her fam[...]Clarence was born on 3-30-26 in Plentywood. He is the son of Ole and Bertha Bakken of Homestead. His brother Ole lives in Arizona. His[...]ceased. His sister Selma is living in Washington.[...]He graduated from ·Medicine Lake HS and spent several years in[...]became Chief of Police, Water Superintendent and Maintenance man.[...]Deputy of Sheridan County anq Deputy Stock Inspector also f[...]county. He is still at these jobs now after over 20 years.[...]r. Sylvia was raised east of Froid. She is the daughter of Sam and In- Frank and Bertha lived in Butte[...]ning. Both parents are deceased. Sylvia graduated from mines. Their 1st child Lucy was born there 1-6-19[...]S in 1948. Her brothers Emil and Norman live east of Froid Glasgow where they farmed for a few years.[...]the oldest was born on They moved to a farm east of Medicine Lake in 1935 and continued 5-14-50 in Williston . He graduated from Medicine Lake HS. He served farming. They also ra[...]College and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1978. He is now Ruth married Joseph Kirkland and they li[...]was born 7-26 -51 in Culbertson, MT. He graduated from They have twins: Katherine Kay, and Kenneth Ray.[...]for 2 years. He lives in Billings where he is an electrician. children: Ruth Ann, Kaye, Carol a[...]was born on 10-19-52 in Culbertson. She graduated from Marvin married Joan Evans and they live on h[...]HS also and went on to attend college in Bozeman, of Medicine Lake. They have 5 sons and 1 daughter: M[...]Vezain in 1972. He was a college student from Illinois. A daughter Frank passed away 3-1-4[...]from Medicine Lake HS and then served 4 years in the a[...]as born on 1-14-30, on the Seth Folsum farm north of Reserve degrees in Microbiology and M[...]or and Bertha Nelson . We lived 3 miles southeast of there Pharmacy degree in this year, 1984. until 1935, when we moved 3 miles east of Medicine Lake, where I Edward Bakken was born 10-20-55 . He also graduated from have lived ever since.[...]I was married on 2-5-66 to Joan Evans, daughter of Russell Evans Pierce Packing Co[...] |
| born 6-23-77. They are divorced. Ed is presently employed by the City 12-14-1895. Theodore, also known as Ted, was doing carpenter work of Billings.[...]was born on 4-7 -60 in Culbertson. She graduated from Medicine Lake HS and attended Vo-Tech in Great Fa[...]issoula with her sister, Karen, to help take care of Sara through Karen's illness. She has been workin[...]was born in Plentywood on 3-12-64. She graduated from Medicine Lake HS. During the summer she helped he[...]James Clifford Bakken was the 2nd-born child of Mervin and Jeraldine (lone) Bakken. He was born 1[...]th his folks on the Norbert Portra Sr. ranch east of Froid. Jim attended Bainville grade school t[...]ntywood, MT. They stead located 4 miles northeast of Homestead. He finished his educa- resided on the Bergeron farm , north of Hanks, ND, and later moved into tion at Medicine[...]married Fielding Bush in the autumn of 1967 at Plentywood, MT. They confirmed at First L[...]bought the Katie Sears house north of Main Street in Medicine Lake.[...]of her time with her granddaughter Virginia, until she moved in with[...]at the age of 82, 11 -2-82 .[...]There were 6 children of the Bergeron family. Leona, Mrs. Eugene[...]Parent, of Medicine Lake; Arthur (deceased) married to Olga[...]of Grenora, ND; Howard (deceased); Lloyd, married to[...]of Minot, ND; Donald, married to Charlene Fleming, of Mills, WY ; and[...]Kenneth, married to Valerie Gilbertson of Williston , ND. Jim, Doug, Ji[...]. |
| family moved to their farm 12 miles west of Medicine Lake. George February 1[...]mfortable dining and entertain- graduated in 1943 from Medicine Lake HS and was engaged in farming[...]the Laketonian George married Lottie Ceartin of Plentywood in 1949 and moved Rest[...]where the riage to Shari Wrage from Valentine, NB, 1-12-7 4. They have a son, girls graduated from Medicine Lake HS and George commuted from Kory Lee and a daughter Jennifer May. Bruce is now in the farming and town to the farm.[...]ng business with his dad. Sheryl, a graduate of Rocky Mountain College and Debbie, a[...]ied to Max Aasheim, lives on his family farm east of Tom Davis, a mortician from Livingston, MT 7-7-73. They have a Reserve; they[...]Debbie, married to Charles Somppi (a native of Great Falls), lives in Patsy attended the National College of Business in Rapid City, SD Westby where Charles t[...]estby school system. They and is a legal secretary. She married Randy Schmidt from Desmet, SD have 2 children, Brent and Joshua. 9-15-73. He is a buying consultant for Black Hills Glass in Rapi[...]resides in Medicine Lake and is employed at the Laketonian[...]aurant. DON BOLSTAD Don Bolstad, the oldest of the Kinley and Nora Bolstad children, was born 3-2-26 at the family farm home east of Homestead. He spent KERMIT and MARILYN BOLSTAD his 1st 8 years of education at rural Consolidated Central School, 2 Kermit Edwin Bolstad, son of' Kinley E. and Nora Nelson Bolstad, years of high school at Medicine Lake, 1 year at LBI at Fergus Falls, was born on the farm east of Homestead 9-30-34. Kermit grew up on MN and graduated from Oak Grove Lutheran HS at Fargo, ND in 1944.[...]His wife, Betty (Shelstad) Bolstad, formerly of Correll, MN, about 1½ miles from home. Kermit attended his freshman and sopho- graduated from Oak Grove the same year as Don . She was born at[...]Concordia and Augsburg, majoring in music. years of high school at Fargo.[...]on a farm in Minnesota and also ing from 1957 to 1959. drove truck for Archer Daniels Midl[...]cher convalesced with a broken leg. In the spring of 1948, Don, Betty and Don's brother Harold, started farming northeast of Antelope. On 5-24-48, their 1st son, Carlyle[...]5-18-49, and passed away 5-20-49. The winter of 1949 and 1950 were spent in Minnesota. Don bought[...]at Cordell, OK. All were the daughter of Ernest and Marian Snellman. She attended all 12 y[...]heran faith. of school at Medicine Lake, graduating in 1960. Upon[...]Marilyn attended Robinson's School of Beauty in Minneapolis, MN. Ernest did custom work in 1942 for John Schlabs west of Homestead After marrying they lived east of Homestead. While there on the and by 1957 Don's f[...]5-26-63 . In the fall of 1964 they built a new home in Medicine Lake,[...]en attended schools in and in January of 1965 they moved to Medicine Lake. Kermit started[...]work at the Medicine Lake Refuge in September of 1962. Corinne, Saskatchewan, Canada. They all graduated from Medicine During their yea[...]school board, and is still involved with all of the above. He also enjoys The family[...] |
| [...]and we could see the flames. Our school, 1 block from our Marilyn's involvements in the community and a[...]house, was on fire. school, Music Mothers, and is the current chairman of the Plentywood We'll never forg[...]est wing Marilyn has bowled on the Blue Moon team of Medicine Lake, which which at th[...]gas, NV. Members of the community worked through the night emptying t[...]elementary wing and the addition behind the gym of all usable equip- same route as the First Free Rural Route that runs northeast of ment and supplies. John spent most of the night working in the music Medicine Lake, and was started in June of 1912. It is a route of about room as the flames were rapidly advancing in that direction. Through 37 miles and is run 6 days a week. As of 1978 it has been a Star the comm[...]ntained and clean -up efforts were Route. Marilyn is still driving the route today.[...]We enjoy our life in Medicine Lake. We feel it is a progressive at Medicine Lake Lutheran, and all[...]place, and for a small town has a variety of activities. John is kept They are the 3rd generation of the same family to attend and graduate[...]usic activities. Last year, he completed training from Medicine Lake schools. Vickie graduated in 1980,[...]he drivers' education program. The college at UNO of Williston, ND. She married Zane Scott Grimsrud of kids take advantage of 4-H, many music activities, and some of the Bainville, MT on 7-17-82. They presently live[...]uated in 1981 and attended the Yellowstone School of response unit. Broadcasting in Bill[...]to Medicine Lake with plans to stay only a couple of graduation from YSB, Susan worked for a time in Thermopolis, WY[...]ing back to Billings to become the office manager of YSB. Sandi will graduate in 1986, and is very active in school with CLIFFORD[...]Fred and Clara Brenteson homesteaded north of Coalridge in JOHN and SHARON BORER[...]rtle (Mrs. Medicine Lake. After driving all night from Stevensville, MT and ap- Clarence Ne[...]Ray- proaching Sidney, we reached the worst part of the trip. The spring mond (deceased[...]k Sr.). All were It had been Christmas time of the previous year that we had heard born in Sheridan County at the family farm . of the possible job opening in Medicine Lake from Calvin Moore, who Buster was born 6-4-15 at his farm home north of Coalridge. He we were acquainted with from another school. Since we were visiting[...]was decorated with 'real' evergreen strung across from telephone pole to telephone pole. Each pole had a[...]n on it. A huge Christmas tree adorned the center of town . Medicine Lake at Christmas was and still is a very impressive sight. My husband, John,[...]music department. The school campus reminded him of colleges he had been to where the academic buildi[...]hoir held scheduled rehearsals. A marimba and set of chimes, along with[...]ohn was offered the contract with the stipulation from the prin- and later in Plentywood. They[...]We have lived in Lake for 1O years (197 4-84). Of those years, children : John, James,[...]rol (Mrs. Wayne standing most widely in our mind, is the early morning a few years ago Hurs[...]ur when we were awakened by the incessant wailing of the fire siren . The girls graduated from the Plentywood HS. sound was not to be ignored. We ran to the windows of our trailer to Buster was a trucker for the Farmers Union Oil Co. of Plentywood see if we could spot the location of the fire. The whole sky was filled and from 1947 to 1951 he worked with Simon Swanson[...] |
| [...]eridan County-getting ready for the REA. He was 1 of the 1st to sign up for membership in REA when the[...]eeting at the Coalridge Store. In the spring of 1951 they leased Andrew Bakken's farm 15 miles east of Plentywood. They were there for 9 years. The girls went to the Coalridge grade school. In the fall of 1959 they purchased Lake Electric in Medicine Lake from Clarence Sonstegaard. Buster owned and operated t[...]thea Han- cock purchased it. They are members of the Medicine Lake Lutheran Church and[...]Richard Brunsvold Family. Buster was a member of the Volunteer Firemen from 1960 to 1980. With their families all within[...]graduated from Medicine Lake HS in 1976. He worked for Burlingto[...]Northern Railroad for 5 years after graduation from high school. He Julius Brien was born at Me[...]eturning, he worked for Enoch graduated from Medicine Lake HS in 1977. He attended Wyoming In-[...]orth. stitute of Technology at Laramie and graduated in June 1978.[...]s born at St. Paul, ried Stacy Tronson of Medicine Lake on 7-19-80 at Medicine Lake MN. She[...]s a pumper for in 1908, where they lived the rest of their lives. Tom Br[...]ther-in-law's health failed, he graduated from Medicine Lake HS in 1978. Doug attended Wyoming t[...]went to work for the Medicine Institute of Technology at Laramie where he graduated in June 1979. Lake Oil Co. for 40 years, retiring at the age of 73. He worked for Harold Michels Construction of Medicine Lake and is Julius and Joy had 7 children: Iva, Ramona,[...]d, Gary and Larry. Bernard passed away at the age of 16 months. Richard and Maxine[...]Richard Hendrickson and lived at his farm west of Medicine Lake. Richard Leroy was the only c[...]ity in North Dakota 1979, when because of Richard's health they moved to Sidney and to ranc[...]was born 2-19-23 at Madoc, MT, the youngest child of Richard married Maxine Candee on 2-21 -53 a[...]Gilbert and Bertha (Rollis) Carlson of Madoc. Lloyd has 2 older Church in Sidney, MT. Ma[...]ta Candee at the Reed Ranch, July of 1983. located south of Poplar, MT. Her sisters and brothers include: Mrs. In 1926 Lloyd's folks moved north of Peerless and farmed until Dean (Mattie) Carlsen, Fairview, MT; Russell of Waterloo, IA; Florence 1940s. Lloyd att[...]hool in Candee, Poplar, MT (now deceased); Leslie of Poplar; and Mrs. Edgar Peerless. He w[...]was discharged in 1946. Upon his return from the Army, he settled in McKinley and Armstrong sc[...]Medicine Lake and has been here since. ated from Richey HS in 1950. In 1951 she w'mt to work for M[...]orked there until 1954. wells the fall of 1946. They later became known as Western Drilling[...]operated it until the spring of 1972. He started on his own as Carlson Four[...]On 3-8-57 he married June Young of Froid, at the Union Congrega- 1-room country scho[...]new church. Grace Lutheran Church. She graduated from Medicine Lake HS in June[...]n Froid, MT. She (Eschenbacher) Young of Froid, and was raised on a farm 12 miles married[...]at Pella Lutheran Church in Sidney. east of Froid . She attended school in Froid. June has 3[...]vid was born (Mrs. George Waters) of Medicine Lake; Edna (Mrs. Fred McNealey) of 8-6-78 , and Eric Richard was born 3-27 -81 .[...]Palmer, AK; and Vivian (Mrs. Glenn Ostby) of Froid.[...] |
| [...]ie Rae, born 9-27-57; Curtis Cheryl is a teacher in Northville, Ml. Alan, born 10-16-58;[...]Karen Lynn, born These children of ours went through the same "Call of the Wild," 5-8-64.[...]e same predictable results. Connie graduated from Medicine Lake HS in May 1976. On[...]. They 6-26-76, she married Edward Scott Tetrault from Plentywood at the have 2 childre[...]2 children, Gavin J. and Kiley M. the fall of 1983, Connie started work as assistant cook at th[...]married Joseph A. Mallette in Plentywood 9-22-62. From They have 2 sons. Eric Brian was born 6-1 0-79 at[...]any years in the Plentywood Curtis graduated from Medicine Lake HS in 1977, and attended[...]College in Havre for 2 years. During the summers of ty. We decided that where we had ra[...]munity. time work. Carol graduated from Medicine Lake HS in 1980 and attended[...]orn in Sheridan County and lived on the farm west of Mark Lubbers, the son of Gordon and Elaine Lubbers of Medicine Lake. Medicine Lake. She h[...]rothers. They went to Eng After Mark's graduation from MSU they moved to Spokane where Mark School of Homestead. is interning at Sacred Heart Medical Center.[...]g to rodeos and farm dances, Karen graduated from Medicine Lake HS in 1982. She worked 2[...]n for the Great Northern for 26 years. He retired of ill holding different offices. Lloyd belongs to t[...]Their son, Herman Edward "Buddy", graduated from Medicine[...]Charlyn Norris of Tulsa, OK. They have 3 children, and Buddy is an air William, son of Britt and Ellen Chandler, was born in 1915 near[...]ctor in Los Angeles. Ambrose, ND. Irene, daughter of John and Lottie Walkowski, was born[...]daughter, Barbara "Bobbie", married Ronald Booth of Rock in 1914 in Perham, MN.[...]in Plentywood. They Bill and Irene graduated from the Plentywood HS. Bill spent 3 of his had 2 boys, Steven, who graduated from Medicine Lake HS and is now 4 years in high school at Medicine Lake. Afte[...]attending the North Dakota State School of Science at Wahpeton and a years working for the M[...]beer and every barn graduated from Medicine Lake HS and went to St. Joseph School of dance for 50 miles around was the order of the day. We had fun. Irene Nursing i[...]Hospital. Later she moved to Portland, OR . She is retired now. entered a phase of life more serious and, we might add, more fulfilling . Elvina M. Roberts also graduated from Medicine Lake HS and at- To wit: making a living[...]velihood operating a saloon, "The Eight Ball Inn" from 1938 to passed away 12-16-33. 1958[...]Her brother lives in Pt. Angeles, W and is retired from the 1958 to 1969 at Plentywood, where we currentl[...]Leroy David is deceased (1940) and also Joseph Charles (1936).[...]of Clarence and Dorothy Danielson of Medicine Lake. He has 1 brother,[...]raduating in 1964. He then went to the University of Montana,[...]graduating in 1968. In August of 1968 he joined the Peace Corps and[...]In 1971 he married Barbara Ostby of Froid. Now to the statistics and the life style of our children. Charlotte M. Barbara Ostby was born in Williston , ND on 3-26 -48 , the 3rd of 5 Chandler, born 11-14-39. William H. Chandler Jr., born 6-26-41 . children of Emery and Sigfrid Ostby of Froid. She attended school in Cheryl A. Chandler, born 9-23-42. All 3 graduated from the Medicine Froid, graduating in 1966. She attended MSU from 1966-1969, and Lake HS. All 3 have college degrees. Charlotte is a teacher in the then transferred to the University of Montana, graduating from the Havre, MT school system. Bill Jr. a pharmacist, working in Reno, NV. School of Pharmacy in 1972.[...] |
| [...]since in Glasgow and Great Falls. He is presently (1984) Assistant[...]Director of Pharmacy at the Columbus Hospital in Great Falls,[...]They bought their present home in December of 1972. Barbara was active in the Medicine Lake Car[...]iques. Billy farms with Danielson. He is a brother of Caroline Snellman of Medicine Lake. He Vernon Danielson in the Homeste[...]n construction for REA now Danielson Brothers. He is presently involved in the Medicine Lake[...]4. He was left a void in the lives of numerous nephews, nieces, great-nephews born nea[...]and great-nieces. He never married. 2nd of 12 children. Three of his brothers (Tom, Harry and Pearly) also lived in Sheridan County at various times. Clarence farmed most of his LYDIA CLARA (SORENSEN) DEEM life. H[...]on Bob in San Bernardino, CA. Lydia and Reserves from 1942 to 1944. On 6-7-44, Clarenc( and Dorothy continued to live at their home much of the time and enjoyed raising a Base were married[...]edicine Lake that fall. Clarence was farming east of Home- California. In 1980 it was neces[...]1952 they started farm- nold northeast of Plentywood because of failing eyesight and recently ing west of town also, at the site of the Medicine Lake Coal Co. In became a resident of Sheridan Nursing Home. She will be 96 on 1960 Cl[...]to William and Minnie Base. She was the youngest of 5 children. In October of 1916 she moved to a farm north of Froid with her parents, brothers Herbert and George and sister Gertrude. Gertrude later married Joe Pederson of near Homestead and they lived in Sheridan County for a number of years. Dorothy attended the Zich country grade sc[...]Ladies Aid near Homestead until they merged. She is a member of the Medicine Lake Lutheran Church, taught Sunday school for 12 years, is a member of the Church Women and at times has been an officer[...]yne received degrees in Music, Math and Chemistry from too. Dorothy still lives in Medicine Lake.[...]and Marlin, Chinook. She met Bill Lamb of Ireland in Missouri. They married in born 5-23-47[...]ion while working, receiving a Master's Degree in of Montana in Missoula. Bill graduated in 1968. His story is elsewhere History, which he taug[...] |
| [...]he high school there next term. Children are Paul of Miles City-he and house was enlarged and remodeled and is still Jennie's home in wife Jill are nurses at Holy Rosary Hospital. Son, Eric is 2. Nora and Medicine Lake. Doug was bo[...]Anna and became charter members of the newly organized Lutheran Free Drew Vanderpool[...]h live in San Francisco. Church of Medicine Lake in 1938. Maria will be high school[...]re department in Chaplin were married in 1982. He is a self-employed house painter. 194[...]member of the City Council, member of the Medicine Lake School ROBERT ARTHUR DEEM[...]Board, president of the businessmen's club, member of the commercial Robert A. Deem was born 5-20[...]club, and for 6 years, a trustee of the Lutheran Church. During the quarters improvis[...]ys after Christmas in 1951, Clarence died at home of a reader and secretary for Joe Dolin, publisher of the Medicine Lake heart attack. The[...]1963 Jennie took a job at the First National Bank of Reserve. Great Uncle and Aunt, Charles and Rebecc[...]1937. Bank of Plentywood, and is still employed there. She continues to live[...]received basic in- Bob graduated from Medicine Lake HS in 1956, attended Montana fantry[...]killed in a car accident at Slidell in Discharge from active military duty, he continued working as a S[...]Jim graduated from high school in 1961 and was class valedic-[...]torian. He attended the University of Chicago on a 4-year scholarship Neumeyer, a secre[...]ng following college. He married Gail Christensen of Dagmar in Belinda. In addition to their 3 children, they raised 2 children from 1966 and in 1969 they moved to Colorado[...]Doug graduated from Medicine Lake HS in 1962 and attended the CLARENC[...]University of Montana. He graduated with a degree in Psychology[...]orps. He served for 2 years in Georgetown, eldest of 8 children. He worked on the family farm in his e[...]Guyana where he met his wife, Mary Keegan from Pennsylvania. Doug and joined a highway construct[...]orth Dakota, operating the University of Michigan, where Doug earned his Ph.D. Doug and la[...]Iowa, Michigan and currently at the University of Houston. Mary is Johanna Gilje, immigrated from Norway in 1903. After graduating from employed with the Department of Human Resources in Houston. high school she atten[...]in Bill attended the University of Montana after his graduation from Bismarck.[...]high school in 1964. He graduated from the U of M in 1968, and earn• Clarence and Jennie w[...]ster's degree in 1970. He attended the University of Kansas lived in Westhope, ND for 1 year. Then Cla[...]ived his Ph.D. in 1977. Bill married Jayne Stuart of dependent contractor with the government to work[...]1 daughter, Leslye. Bill has been a construction of the new Medicine Lake Migratory Waterfowl Refuge. visiting professor at the University of Miama, a Mellon Faculty Fellow He operated a larg[...]xcavation. at Harvard, and currently is an Associate Professor of History and act·[...]ing chairman of the Department of History at New Mexico State Univer-[...]nnis Ebel was born 8-31 -45 in Williston, ND, son of Her-[...]man and Lillian (Urdahl) Ebel. He is the oldest of his siblings, having 2[...]where Duane graduated from high school in 1966. That summer his[...]Moorhead, MN for 2 years. Upon completion of basic training in the Na- Doug[...]ane joined his father as a carpenter. In the fall of 1971[...] |
| [...]Medicine Lake. She graduated from Medicine Lake HS in 1967. She On 6-11 -72 Duane married Marla Ann Painter. Marla is the was married to Ronald Keith Christensen. Born to this marriage were 2 daughter of Russel and Helen Painter of Spearfish, SD. She was born childr[...]sisters. She now lives in Glendive and is married to James H. Knapp, indepen- She graduated from Spearfish HS in 1964 and from South Dakota State dent oil broker[...]with a BS in home economics education in January of 1969. Sidney. Marilynn works for Mi[...]and high school in to Medicine Lake in September of 197 4. Duane started working with Medicine Lake. She graduated from Medicine Lake HS in 1972. She his father. In the fall of 1975 they purchased the lumberyard. Marla[...]. She Herman W. Ebel was born 10-13-22. He is the son of Mr. Rudolph is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Lee of Plentywood. They now Ebel and Marie Limerman Eb[...]and Ir- Austin, and Thea Lane. Dwight is employed by AT&T Information vin Ebel, born 10-[...]All were born in Appleton, MN with the exception of Irvin, who was In the fall of 1966, they moved to Medicine Lake. In 197 4 they[...]chased the Evans Lumber Yard which is now called Northeast Cabinet Rudolph and Ma[...]Aliana Mathea Skogstad. He was the youngest of a family of 9 Division, 109 F.A. , and Battery B, Section 1,[...]n. Raised on the farm, they lived in a house made of logs hauled He served from March 1943 to October 1945. from the Rice River. In 1912 they built a new frame house. After finishing his tour of duty, he moved to Montana, where he[...]ork with married Lillian Urdahl on 10-30-46. She is the daughter of Mr. Burnie horses. His parents were both of Norwegian descent. The father was Oliver Urdahl and Julia Johnson Urdahl of Homestead. She was born born at[...]old. His mother was a native of Valders, Norway. Mother Eid, in her 8-5-25 in Mc[...]spare time, after taking care of her large family, carded and spun wool stead and[...]. She also wove rugs on her loom for tana in 1928 from McIntosh. Her brothers and sisters are Stanley Ur[...]Herman and Lillian's 1st home was in Froid from 1946 to 1961, of logs. It was a 7-mile journey from the farm to Gary.[...]emen- home place until he retired from farming and took a janitorial job. Ben tary schoo[...]ter. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. Russell Painter of brother Carl, who had previously m[...]After some time Ben decided he needed a home of his own, so he[...]ffin schoolhouse located about 12 miles northeast of[...]e also did saw filing in the evening for a number of[...]east of Flandrem on Mattie's 3rd birthday 6-8-07. Here sh[...]and attended country school. After graduating from the 8th grade, she[...]For a period of time she was employed as a seamstress on a[...] |
| [...]e later moved to Billings where he was an officer of the a stroke. He was hospitalized in the Grand Forks Rehab Center, and Montana Society of Certified Accountants. He also was in the service[...]Lake and was a very active member of the Lutheran Church and Aid.[...]later was moved to the St. John Home, where she is a resident at this[...]Faye, moved to Medicine Lake from Arnegard, ND in 1938. He came to 9-30- 79 with an[...]ne Lake to run the elevator. Ida died in December of 1943. Lee Lake. After Ben 's death 12-20-80, Matt[...]is 2 daughters moved to the "Barnhizer" farm west of town in home Ben built for her. She retired from the work at the bowling alley[...]s a Both daughters graduated from Medicine Lake HS. Arliss married[...]ren and live in Scobey. Faye mar- faithful member of her church .[...]WA. Medicine Lake. Fred is retired and resides in Portland, OR. Harry is also[...]Wahpeton, ND. Donna died in July of 1944. Bill and his wife Mavis had CARL and BERTHA[...]continued to live in Wahpeton. Bill died in March of Carl Eid was born at Gary, MN on 5-1 4-1890 t[...]ed and confirmed in the live west of Medicine Lake. Jay graduated from Medicine Lake HS. He Sundal Lutheran Church.[...]Lee and Angeline were married in February of 1949.[...]Lee was a member of the Medicine Lake Lutheran Church, the[...]Plentywood Masonic Lodge and Shrine, and a member of the American[...]Angeline is a member of the Medicine Lake Lutheran Church and[...]father, who farmed and ranched west of Medicine Lake. Carl and[...]rg, who taught at He married Bertha Pederson of Albert Lee, MN 5-14-14. They lived th[...]p in a general store with graduating from high school in 1952 and attended Montana State M.[...]e, where he operated a locker tion of the present Medicine Lake elementary school and g[...]n Lorraine Henke, daughter of Burnette and Paul Henke, was born Sheridan Memori[...]9 , in Plentywood, MT. They lived on a farm south of Dagmar in Carl was a member of the Medicine Lake Lutheran Church and[...]er community. Lorraine received her first 8 years of education took an active part in all community af[...]m in Medicine Lake, where Bertha managed the dorm from 1944 to high school educat[...] |
| [...]The Medicine Lake Lutheran Church was the scene of the candle- Hulda was born in 1911 on a farm west of Homestead, MT. She had 3 light service when Lor[...]on, David, born marriage 3-2 4-5 7. At the time of their marriage, David was a lineman 11-6-34. A short time after the birth of David, Hulda passed away. for Sheridan Electric.[...]County, with 10-11-1899 at Hatton, ND, 1 of 9 children. Amanda graduated from the exception of summers while farming north of Glasgow for 10 years. Hatton HS and M[...]ng a por- taught at the Eng school, west of Medicine Lake, until her marriage to tion of it themselves. Many hours were spent getting the[...]ng, Richard was a charter member of the Medicine Lake Lutheran she played an importa[...]shoveled in a wagon and haul- raine was a member of the Bi-Centennial Committee, active with the[...]Lake Oil Company, and was a board member of the Farmers Co-op several years, and was an FHA Chapter Mother. Lorraine is 1 of 4 store in Medicine Lake for seve[...]y do- Amanda was an active member of the Lutheran Ladies Aid. ing seasonal decorations in the windows of the Laketonian Restaurant In 1946, Richard sold the farm west of Medicine Lake. For a year, and a fenced, vacant l[...]ing to Medicine Lake and buying land east of there. Richard farmed un- They are of Lutheran faith and have been involved in church,[...]rved on the church council and was a board member of the Farmer's RUSSELL EVANS Co-op Store and a member of the Moose Lodge.[...]2-8-57 in Williston, ND. He attended all 12 years of school in Lawrence and Christina Reuter were of German descent. They Medicine Lake and was graduated from Montana State University. came[...]. They homesteaded on a farm 13 Steve, now a CPA, is employed by the office of Hamilton, Misfeldt in miles east of Medicine Lake where their children all grew up and at- Great Falls, MT. On 9-26-81, Steve and Denise Dean of Bozeman were tended grade school i[...]tended high school in Medicine Lake. graduated from Medicine Lake in 1981 . During her high school years, Helen is the 2nd oldest of a family of 12 children. Two children she was in FHA, band, g[...]tern Montana Pageant. Helen, there is the oldest sister Anne, now Sister Mary Lawrence of She is presently fulfilling a childhood dream of becoming a nurse by Great Falls; Frieda, Mrs. Harold Weitz of Butte; and the youngest taking the Licensed Pract[...]Billings Vocati?~al. brother, Robert of Wolf Point. Both Frieda and Sister Anne taught in the Kristine, born 6-10-70 in Plentywood, is an 8th grader at Med1cme Medicine[...]rents' farm home near Donnelly, MN. Richard was 1 of 8 c~ildren born to Sievert and Ingeborg Erdahl, who came from Norway. Richard was confirmed Lutheran and attended 8 grades of school in Donnelly, MN, and 1 year of high school in Morris, MN. In 1924 Richard w[...]me, he and his brother, Albert , rented land west of Homestead , MT and farmed there for 1 year before homesteading land west of Medicine Lake, where Richard and Alb~rt farmed an[...]ears, experiencing many hardships and the drought of the '30s.[...] |
| [...]ge to Tom, she decided to go back to school. She of the "Dirty Thirties." Although times were hard, t[...]d her high school equivalence (GED) in Butte, MT. From that times, too. Helen had saved a little money, which she was going to use point of her life she managed a shoe store for about 4 yea[...]what little money she had saved. There was a lot of visit- vestigation in Police Science an[...]cluding dance and lunch. One Saturday is presently employed with Heidi Construction Company. they wanted to go, but Chub had holes in the soles of his best pair of Virginia's hobbies are writing poetry, ceramics, macrame,[...]with Marjorie and Willard French, they told them of their predicament. She has 2 chil[...]A FRENCH Lake in 1924. He was born and raised in Williamsburg, IA. He worked Mr. and Mrs. Dean French live 2 miles southwest of Medicine Lake in lumberyards in Minnesota and No[...]omas French was born 6-27-5 5 in Williston, ND, 1 of 3 operated until the time of his death on 12-23-71. children of Mr. and Mrs. Robert French of Medicine Lake. Chub was very community-min[...]l civic af- In 1973 he graduated from Medicine Lake HS, where he was ac- fairs. He was a WWI veteran so was 1 of the 1st to help organize a tive in music and all sports. Legion post here. He was clerk of the school board for 22 years and[...]ontana College for 2 years, majoring in chairman of every election board for 45 years. He was the 1st[...]nt. He returned to Medicine Lake in 1975 to dent of the local golf club and an active member of the Commercial join his father and[...]operating the family farm and Club. At the time of his death he was a member of St. Patrick's Dturch ranch. and the A[...]n Cafe. Through the years, she has been president of Altar Society, American Legion Auxiliary, Firesid[...]n. The oldest, their son Robert, after graduating from high school, served 4 years in the Navy during the Korean War. He is a graduate of MSC, Bozeman, with a degree in Ar- chitectural Engineering. He is married and has 3 daughters. They live in Olympia, WA. His oldest daughter, Sheila, is a graduate of Gonzaga College, Spokane. Their oldest daughter, Mary, now Mrs. Joe Tropila, is a graduate of Lisa, Shane and D[...]ns, Michael and Mitchell, attend college at the U of M in Missoula. Their oldest Dean married Lisa Marie Shields on 6-15-80. daughter, Cathy, is married, and the youngest, Cecile, is a junior in high Lisa, daughter of Marianne and Stuart Polk of Plentywood and school. Mary works as assistant librarian in 1 of the schools in Great Charles Shields of Jackson, MS, was born 11 -29-58 in San Diego, CA.[...]s aide at Carvel, attended Seattle University and is a graduate of Kinman Sheridan Memorial Hospi[...]ns and 2 daughters. Her oldest daughter, Cynthia, is going placed 4th in the State Class[...]Robert are at home. Joan, Mrs. Marvin Ator, is a graduate of BBC and attended Keating After h[...]of Montana for 2 years, majoring in business. She th[...]lege in Spokane. They live on a farm 3 miles east of[...]after her marriage. She joined the staff of the Plentywood Herald in and Jamie. All are very[...]1982. One of the highlights of Chub and Helen's life was when their[...]ean and Joan, were valedictorian and salutatorian of the senior class.[...]is a member of the Medicine Lake Fire Department, Plentywood Elk[...]the Union Congregational Church board in Medicine VIRGINIA (PARENT) FRANCIS Lake. He is also an avid bowler, hunter and softball player. One of his Virginia was born in Plentywood, MT. Virginia is the daughter of prize possessions is a bayonet from WWI action in France that was Eugene and Leona Parent of Medicine Lake. given to his grandfather. Lisa is active in the Firemen's Auxiliary and Virginia moved to Helena in 1966 where she worked until she met as a bowler, and her spare time is devoted to sewing and cross- and later married Tom Francis. He is employed with the Wells Fargo sti[...]e in their garden and yard work, Armored Services of Helena, MT.[...] |
| [...]ars old, assumed the Neal (Fox) French, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. French, was born farming and ranching (3000 sheep and 100 head of cattle) respon- 5-8-51, raised in Medicine Lake and graduated from Medicine Lake HS sibilities with t[...]that singing was In 1975 he met Gayla Olson from Grenora, ND. Gayla was born definitely NOT one of his talents)! After his graduation in 1945, he 11[...]After gradua- In September of 1949, he married Patricia Rae Ryerson, born tion she moved to Tampa, FL and attended 2 years of college at 3-29-28 and raise[...]ter, and Julia Ryerson, were pioneers of Medicine Lake also, coming in 1911 then started w[...]at the Billings Clinic. She worked from a law practice in Minot, ND to run the Security S[...]ora. Gayla Patricia was an only child of Thomas and Myrtle Ryerson. They both then applied[...]wood worked in the First State Bank of Froid for a time, and as it happened where she wa[...]ar- were there working the day of the bank robbery in 1927, when 3 ried 7-10-76 and[...]y, snowmobiling and the great outdoors. No matter how bad an especially exciting event[...]m worked for and managed the Schnitzler Neal is a member of the Medicine Lake Fire Department and holds[...]passed away in 1956. Myrtle still resides office of sec-treas. He belongs to the Congregational Church and is a in Froid, coming there as a bride in 1924. member of the Commercial Club. He and his cousin Scott Fren[...]Service, which they salutatorian of her class in 1946. Her closest friend, living 1/2[...]houses which live on the oil rig locations. Gayla is the bookkeeper for Jeanne Cookson, wh[...]n-law when she married her husband's company. She is also a member of the Medicine Lake Bob's twin brother. They walked together every day of their school Firemen's Aux. where she holds office of secretary-treasurer. She is a years, and went on to MSU in Missoula for 1 year. Jeanne then went to member of the Medicine Lake Lutheran Church where she teach[...]year before getting married. Sunday school. Some of her hobbies include stitchery, sewing,[...]o raise and feed cattle. At the present time, Bob is also and a boy, Brandon, born 8-16-79.[...]part owner and director of the Montana National Bank in Plentywood[...]Bob and Pat are members of the Union Congregational Church. Bob[...]was a member of the church board for many years, and chairman of Twin sons, Robert and Richard, were born 6-1[...]onage. Other Susan French, who were 1906 pioneers of Sheridan County and[...]boards he was a member of in the past were: Co-op Store, 6 years; Medicine[...]He is a charter member of the M. L. Volunteer Fire Dept. and is still ac- in the family was an older sister, Hele[...]tive in the department. Pat is a charter member of the Auxiliary to this Tucson, AZ and a brother, W[...]same unit. He has been a member of the High Plains Council that then in Panama for 2[...]board chairman for 6 Robert was the younger of the twins, by 15 minutes. Growing up,[...]of those years. He is a member of the Medicine Lake Moose Lodge, a they were always[...]35-year Elk (charter member of the Plentywood Lodge), and is affiliated said that a prime attraction could be[...]Masonic Order, Al Bedoo Shrine, and Scottish Rite of Billings. in the middle of Main Street, slowing traffic to a minimum, while[...]the instigator and promoter of the town's swimming pool, and in-[...]in its construction in 1969. At the present, Bob is very in-[...]tnote to Bob's story might be: "The saddest event of my life[...]was my twin brother's death in March of 1982, which was very[...]the 20 years as Mayor of the biggest and best 'little' town-Medicine[...]Erna Miller Ford, daughter of Nels P. Miller, now deceased, is the Dick. and Bob French[...]stepdaughter of Marian Miller who resides at the family ho[...] |
| January 1934. She has 2 sisters, Mrs. Katherine Walker of Houston, They are the parents of Joseph-197 4, Scott-1978 (deceased), and TX, and Margaret Uremovich of Tampa, FL. Leslie Amber-1 981. Erna graduated from Medicine Lake HS in 1942. She worked at[...]She married degree in education fromis currently a Captain in the Army wiler living in V[...]in Seattle. They Field Artillery and is now based at Ft. Sill, OK. Joseph and Kathryn Zim[...]mer, of Washington state, were married in 1978. They have 1 Hank retired from Civil Service in 1975 and Erna retired from daughter, Kirsten Marie. Pacific No[...]spend 2 to 3 months in Arizona Home is in Miami, AZ, but a house is maintained in Medicine Lake, during the winters.[...]Gaffney David Burshia's log house 15 miles west of Medicine Lake. When Mary was 6 months old, h[...]family history. family was raised, the ranch west of Reserve. Mary recalls clearly that it was op[...]were few I am a granddaughter of Joseph and Georgina Pomarleau, who fences-only th[...]e small fields and pastures, came from Corcoran, MN, to Medicine Lake in 1910. He owned[...]yards and gardens. Grazing was free for the herds of horses, cattle and sheep. Grass was tall and thic[...]nts were David and Verda Pomarleau. David came to of prairie fires. Medicine Lake from Hamel, MN in late 1909 and built The Wet Goods Neighbors were few and far between. Some of them, to the south, Store, a saloon,[...]nd father John McClellan Harris came to this area from Iowa in 1912 and their families.[...]or 1913. Harold directed the installation of the "Great White Way" and Roads were hardly[...]tted wagon trails. Travel the lights of Medicine Lake were turned on in August in 1914. V[...]for Medicine Lake Wave and Bertha Mae was a trip of any distance that included family.[...]nts were married in 1914, and their home was what is[...]Evans residence. Donald was born on 8-30-15, and from Culbertson to Scobey went by the ranch, which was[...]Pomarleau Kilgore of Scobey. Donald wasn't adopted, but made his was o[...]n-Eva and Vernon. Great Falls and later graduated from Poplar HS.[...], who was a cashier with Simon She graduated from NMC at Havre, MT, OSC in Corvallis, OR and[...]. They had 2 daughters, Madrene received a degree from ASU in Tempe, AZ.[...]My adopted parents and I moved to Medicine Lake from Min- the Thorn wood and Rock Springs schools in S[...]Monte was the youngest child of Simon and Nora Sparling Gaffney,[...]lived on a farm at the east end of the lake. He attended the Lynd grade[...]duced to him during 1 of these visits and we were married shortly after[...]We had a "nomad" type of life the 1st 4 years of our marriage. We[...]Dr. Guy Miller home, which had been moved from the old townsite of Mary and Joe Fowells, a geologist from Portland, OR, were married Flandrem. Te[...]fter we moved to 11 -11 -45. They are the parents of 2 sons. Frank was born 1-10-47 in Medicine Lake. All of our children were graduated from MLHS. Klamath Falls, OR. He received a degree from Arizona State University Noreen graduated from the Columbus School of Nursing and the in aeronautical engineering. He served in the military for 8 years as a College of Great Falls with a degree in nursing. She is married to Dr. navy pilot. He is currently a pilot of the executive jet for ARAMCO in Wayne T[...]s a surgical nurse. Frank and Marilyn Zindle of Phoenix, AZ were married in 1969. Sharon graduated from Northern Montana College as a legal[...] |
| [...]r daughter, Marie. She classes each year at the U of M.[...]Terri attended Gonzaga University and graduated from the Univer- sity of Nevada-Reno with a degree in Microbiology. She is married to LAURA and DON (TBONE and BARNEY) GARRICK Lowell Nikolaisen, son of Mary and Jens Nikolaisen of Plentywood, and Don was born at Conrad, IA 10-4-06, son of Ernest and Nellie Gar- lives in Reno, NV. They ha[...]oved to Outlook, in 1909, Shelley graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a where they homesteaded on a farm southeast of Outlook. They farmed degree in Music Education an[...]tlook where Ernie and his sons started mance. She is married to Terrell Heiserman of Longmont, CO, who also their own Bl[...]o this happy marriage: Floyd, Tom graduated from the University of Montana with degrees in Vivian ([...]and Keith (Lefty). Three brothers survive: Cecil of Outlook, Lyle of and is the assistant vice-president of Investments at the First In- Antelope and Floyd of Laurel, MT. terstate Bank.[...]years on the old Marvig place west of Outlook. The family then moved Monte passed away 8-1-80, after a long siege of emphysema. into Outlook where D[...]Raymond Dam. In 1934, the couple and their family of the election board, work part-time at the Jack an[...]working for Plentywood Motor visit 1 or 2 members of the family each year.[...]heir own garage and filling station with the help of his VINCENT GAFFNEY[...]y was born 2-28-05 at Watertown, SO, oldest child of had been able to satisfy a life-long desire to farm southwest of Simon and Nora Gaffney. One of his early memories was hearing[...]ra (Barney) was born at Coal City, IL, a daughter of George and tana February 1911 ano filed on a homestead east of Medicine Lake. Sophie Omar. She was the youngest of 5 children. Older brothers and In April he moved[...]sisters include: William (Bill) deceased, George of Berrien Springs, Ml, (1908-47) and Marie (1910),[...]South Dakota, to Sheridan Esther of Inglewood, CA, and Ernest (Ood) Ommar of Inglewood, CA. County. Monte (1912-81) was born[...]il Schruhl. They had 2 children: Mildred (Millie) of was developed by converting hay and oats to usab[...]ses Bothell, WA and Richard (Sony) of Bremerton, WA. being the converting factor. Ninet[...]they homesteaded on a farm north of Outlook. Laura attended grade '30s came the droug[...]) Garrick. Four children were born: Everett (Bud) of Page, AZ, replaced the binder and threshing machi[...]were long and Lavanda (Vickie) Lane of Beach, NO, Arlie of Carson, CA and Larry as there was a lot of free time, Vin began doing repair work in Medicine (Rock) of Plentywood. Lake in 1937. Machinery was well worn[...]ice. To make up the shortage, there was an influx of Barney and TB[...]They were members of the Medicine Lake Lutheran Church and Broth[...]RANCIS GENTRY Lodahl and Glen Jacobsen. Vin still is an active farmer. He enjoys Fr[...]erved 3 years in the Army in the European Theatre of built a new home on the same lot.[...]n Joliet, IL. He passed was a member of the Masonic Lodge (Mrytle Lodge 108 F & AM[...] |
| [...]nd was Master in 1968 and also in the Nile Temple of Shrine in Seattle. He married Maxine Mitchell on[...]nd attended school there, graduating in 1949. She is an accountant. Franf.assed away on 8-13-79, survi[...]1-1-43 . He graduated from high school in 1961 and entered the Air[...]Force. He attended 1 year at the University of Formosa, came back to[...]ar and was discharged in 1965. He attended 1 year of college in Everett, WA. He is now fleet manager for Auto Parts Service[...]ried Mary Lou Roberts from Idaho in 1965. She went to Washington[...]State Univ. at Pullman and the University of California. She is now Gerri was born on 10-4-53 in Kirkland, WA, graduated from Issa- buyer for Associated Grocers. The[...]eceived awards in music and was graduate from Lake Washington HS in June 1984, and later will a[...]iting. She worked as a the University of Washington. She likes skiing, swimming and secre[...]oved to California baseball. Joann, who is in her 2nd year of high school z.t Lake where she worked for Warner[...]n on 3-2-46 in Casablanca, Morocco, from high school in 1964. She went 4 years to Everett College and then moved to California where he graduated from Santa Monica Col- graduated with a n[...]tal in Seattle before moving to Vancouver, BC and is now super- police officer in 196 7 and retired in 1978. He was a member of Santa visor of Children's Orthopedic Hospital in Vancouver and graduated Monica Jaycees and Chamber of Commerce and is now self-employed, from the University of Vancouver in June 1984. Donna married Ter- specia[...]Michael are active rance Hayward of Toronto, Canada, in 1957. They have 2 children: members of Woodland Hills Presbyterian Church. They have 2 c[...]ungest son, Chuck, was born in 1950. He graduated from Woodland Hills, CA. Chris (9-20-68) belongs to the Order of Demolay. Snohomish HS in 1969. He like[...]ork before and after her marriage until the birth of her 1st child. She married Monte Gene[...]ry, Sr. retired as a rural route mail carrier out of Roy on 4-16-77. He was born 8-29-57 at White Eart[...]- Medicine Lake in 1945 and the last of the Gentry family left Medicine ed school in Issaquah, graduating in 1975. He had 3 additional years of Lake where all children had attended scho[...]his wife schooling to achieve apprenticeship and is now employed at Lockheed Bessie returned to the place of their birth in Indiana where Mr. Gentry Shipyards[...]Without the kind help of the people of Medicine Lake he could probably[...]eft for Seattle in 1941 . He married Pearl Larter of In 1946 he went to Seattle where most of his brothers and sisters Outlook, MT in Seattle. She graduated from Plentywood HS in 1935 had migrated[...]worked in the Plentywood with the help of Harry Truman, who gave him a Korean War involun-[...]life in James left for the Army on 2-17•42 from Plentywood and went to many parts of the United States and the world. After 26½ years of the Fort Lewis, WA. He was then sent to Camp Coll[...]vagabond military life and living in a lot of places many people would later to San Francisco f[...]ut final- discharged on 10-16-45, with the rating of Sergeant. He worked for ly decided on Great Falls where job opportunities and the facilities of an Appliance Service Co. until they bought[...] |
| [...]was born in 1939 at Plentywood, now 1Oyears old, is a 3rd generation Montana Gentry attending school MT. He married Geri Powell of Seattle and they have 2 sons, Jeff and in Great F[...]Plentywood. She married Dick Holt of Seattle and they have 4 children:[...]orn in Seattle in 1955. He married Pat Tonnemaker of[...]They were members of the Congregational Church in Medicine[...]ake and now belong to the United Methodist Church of Edmonds, WA.[...]special memories of the 1st 23 years of her life spent in Medicine[...]Marlin Alden Grandahl (Grenny), son of Alden and Marjorie (Watt)[...]graduate of Medicine Lake HS, he joined the US Navy in his se[...]Co. in Seattle, Denver and Great manager of the store. The store also had a locker plant and many after Falls. He passed away 1-7-73. He is survived by his son, Colin, and 2 hours[...]I, Mary Lou, daughter of Ai (Buster) and Mary (Schlabs) Quint, was[...]born in Plentywood 3-9-34, graduating from Medicine Lake. Besides[...]farm west of town and lived there until Marlin's untimely deat[...]of the Year" in the VFW Ladies' Auxiliary in the state of Montana. Raleigh Gentry,[...]attended school there, graduating with the class of 1936. In 1938 she married Reynold Gietzen of Glen Ullin, ND.[...]Jerry Marlin, the only boy, is an avid sportsman and hunter. He[...]graduated from Medicine Lake HS. He had the honor of being selected[...]lls, the 25th anniversary year game. He graduated from Minot State Rey and Margaret (Ge[...]ivers' Education. He taught Rey was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corp 4760 as 1st[...]He has been salesman for Boise Cascade Homes and is cur- In 1941, knowing the C's would soon dis[...]gton Shipyard Rhea Jo graduated from Medicine Lake HS in 1973. She attended during the[...]e grocery business. For National College of Business, Rapid City, SD. In 197 4, she began wor[...]ing for the Billings Police Department where she is now a secretary in[...] |
| [...]companies delivering trailers since his discharge from Sandra Lee, Medicine Lake graduate, attende[...]ozeman. In September 1977, she married Tom Mahrer of Yvonne. Lois has 1 son, Addie'[...]osby and they now reside at Casper, WY, where she is employed at Robert is now living in Crane and works at the present time[...]d Company. They have oil company out of Glasgow. He has 1 son, Wade Lee, and 2 step- 1 d[...]f jeans and Ervin put up hay. Oh, how she welcomed the new bale loader because t-shirts[...]ould just sit in the truck and drive. new jerseys of their own. She was chosen Sheridan County Junior[...]which now numbers over 1,000. Many are from foreign countries Missoula and worked with Boettc[...]nds and relatives. 1981, she married Michael Odde of Thermopolis, WY. They reside in Addie will have to say the highlight of her life is her oil well. Her Casper where Mike works for Aut[...]tronics. They have 2 only regret is that Erick isn't here to enjoy their good fortune[...]e She says that after all the years of working and trying to help her Medicine Lake Scho[...]in the children through school, it is nice to be able to renovate the old Gentry princi[...]g at the Montana National home, which is now her home. Bank in Plentywood, where I am pres[...]Alma Axness came to Sheridan County in March of 1945 with her Addie Mabel, the daughter of Frank and Alice Stringer, was born in 3[...]tomboy, as she could always northeast of Medicine Lake, better known today as the Ove and[...]at The Farmers Co-op Store in May of 1945. Alma worked over the There were 4 chil[...]Farmers Co-op Addie attended her 1st 8 years of school in the Richwine School became The Jack and Jill Store. In 1980, Alma retired from the store with Mrs. Signe Jacobsen as her only teacher. The 1st 3 years of high after 35 years of employment. school were in Medicine Lake and she graduated from Notre Dame Holger Groskur[...]in the Dagmar area. From the fall of 1934 through the spring of 1938,[...]mine west of Medicine Lake. In the fall of 1938, Holger bought the Her-[...]man Lauchner mine northeast of Medicine Lake. His brothers, Mandex[...]chief of gun section in connection military operations in[...]Europe during the period of 7-18-44 to 5-8-45 against an enemy of the[...]ne Lake in 1945, Holger continued the opera- From graduation until she married Erick Grandlund, a farmer south tion of the mine. By this time, government regulations made it almost of Dagmar, on 10-3-33, she worked in Minot, Willisto[...]decreasing with the availability of oil. Holger closed the coal mine in In 1946[...]children could attend school. They all graduated from Medicine Lake tional Wildlife Refuge[...]and Leonard and Robert entered the Navy right out of high school, both school driving bus an[...]a Axness were married 6-2-51 at lives at home and is in grade school.[...]thanael Lutheran Church at Dagmar. Upon returning from their Leonard lives in Sidney and wor[...] |
| friends borrowed from 1 of the implement dealers. Socializing followed born at Wheeler, MT, the daughter of Hazel and Alfred Petersen. At the with friends do[...]moved to a farm east of Medicine Lake, now owned by the Bud Hjort[...]and Lake Electric. May of 1968 she started work as a postal clerk for[...]the Medicine Lake Post Office where she is still employed. Bill was pro-[...]moted May of 196 7 to line foreman of the Sheridan Electric Co-op, a[...]pastimes for Bill are hunting and fishing. Some of Gayle's hobbies are Holger[...]ing. However, her favorite pastime is dancing. Holger and Alma made their home in Medicine Lake. They enjoyed All 3 of their children were born in Plentywood, MT. Kim W[...]-56. He graduated in 197 4. Kim was the recipient of a During their vacations they did some trav[...]year Naval ROTC scholarship. In 1978 he graduated from the Univer- to Hawaii in 1968. In June of 1976, Holger and Alma celebrated their sity of Idaho with a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering and 25th anniversary at the Moose Hall with a large attendance of friends immediately entered the Nav[...]enise Hagwood 6-20-82 at Portsmouth, VA. December of 1982 Today, Alma enjoys her children, Willa[...]or, Kim was discharged with the rank of First Lieutenant. Presently he is WA), Adeline Ueland (Antelope, MT), Charlotte Tro[...]), 1Ograndchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She is active in the ments. He and his wife[...]strong interests in bowling and an avid spectator of On 6-20-58, Cyrene Dawn was born[...]College, Havre, MT for 2 years. Presently Cyrene is training as a WILLIAM and GAYLE PETERSEN GROTHAUS[...]tute Bill was born at Butte, MT in 1930. He is the son of August and in San Diego, CA. Jurdie[...]Jacqlyn Dee was born 4-10-60. She graduated from Medicine IN. About 1912 Gus came to Sheridan Coun[...]y California Army and served in France. Gus was 1 of the survivors of the famous where she worked in a hospital in Carson. Presently Jacqlyn is doing Lost Battalion, which was saved by a homing[...]rming again. Gus passed away 12-17-70, at the age of 77 . JOHN and VICKY HADDIX Bill's mother, Bessie Smith, is still living and resides in Medicine Lake. John Haddix was born 11 -20-56 in West Virginia to Charles and Bill attended the 1st and 7th grades at Thornwood school west of Arlene Haddix. In 1964 the family mov[...]School, there until December of 1972 when they moved to Plentywood. John graduating in 1948. In June of that year he entered the Army, _taking[...]and Antelope. his basic training at Fort Ord, CA. From there he was sent to ordinance J[...]In July 1950, Bill was with the 1st troops from US to land in the Townsend, MT and Joh[...]er, Korea, during the Korean conflict. In October of 1953 store and coffee shop. February[...]quipment. He was transferred to Williston in June of that year.[...] |
| John has 1 brother, George, of Helena. Also sisters Doris Fogerty BRYCE and DORIS HANCOCK of Deer Lodge and Sandi Cooper of Helena. His sister Sharon died when Bryce Edward was born 2-15-20, son of pioneers James and Mary she was 3 days old in 1960. His mother married Jerry Hackmann of Hancock. Mary died on 2-26 -74 and[...]ntywood. The family of 6 children are: Lillian, Lester, Vern, Earl, Bryce and Vicky, 2nd child of Arthur and Gertrude Boike went to school in[...]tywood and school and graduated from Medicine Lake HS in 1939. He spent a graduated in 1971. She has 2 brothers, Don of Plentywood and Tom of short time in the CCC and in 1941 graduated from Hanson Auto School Casper, WY. Her dad lives in Plentywood and her mother is remarried in Fargo. He worked in Plen[...]hey are all baptized Lutherans and became members of the First Doris Ellen Boe, born 10-3-22, is the daughter of homesteader Ole Lutheran Church of Homestead in May 1983. John started working as[...]l 1917. They moved to Montana, settling northeast of Medicine Lake where they farmed until the 1940s,[...]The family of 4 children are: Arnold Boe, Erma Brenteson, Edna[...]is attended country (Haaven) school and graduated from Plen-[...]Farmers Union Oil Co. of Plentywood.[...]Bryce operated Hancock Body Shop from 1945-19 78. He sold it to[...]Bryce Edward Jr., born 7-12-46, is married to Joyce Urdahl, and[...]Beverly Kay, born 7-28 -48 is a registered physical therapist at the[...]Jay Dallas, born 9-28-52 is married to Alethea Eidsness, and they[...]Patricia Eva, born 7-12-57 is teaching home economics at They had 9 childr[...]cine Lake HS. living at this date. Ethel Ehrhardt of Vancouver, WA, Bernice McClain Bryce, Doris and families are members of Medicine Lake Lutheran of Chinook, MT and Maynard of Plentywood, MT. Maynard was born on[...]ther community affairs. the family farm northeast of Medicine Lake 5-28-18 and attended Rose Hill and[...]the Maynard married Grace Thronson, daughter of Adolph and oldest child of Bryce and Doris Hancock. He attended all 12 years of Margaret Thronson of Gary, MN 6-8-44. Adolph passed away on[...]tended North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton and re• worked around Medic[...]. Maynard retired a 25-year child of Stanley and Lillian Urdahl of Homestead. She attended grade member of the Operating Engineers Local 400. They have move[...]from there in 1965. She graduated from Concordia College in Maynard and Grace have 3 children: Ronald Wayne of Lewistown, Moorhead, MN in 1969 with[...]ss Education and taught MT, Cynthia Gale Merchant of Birmingham, Al, Donald Duane of Sand at the high school in Elkton,[...]After spending 1½ years of married life in Oregon, Bryce and[...] |
| [...]d up a wheel alignment shop in the south section of the Hancock Body Shop. They purchased the body shop from Bryce's dad in 1979.[...]Jay is a member of the Medicine Lake Lutheran Church, Medicine[...]Billings. tric. They are all members of Medicine Lake Lutheran Church where Joyce Alethea is a member of the Medicine Lake Lutheran Church, teaches Sunday school and is 1 of the church pianists. teaches Sunday school, is a member of the Medicine Lake Quick Bryce was appointed[...]x. She enjoys sewing and serve on the council. He is an active member of the Commercial Club all kinds of crafts. and has served as treasurer since the club began. Joyce was ap- pointed town clerk of Medicine Lake in November 1979 and continues to s[...]ter and Herdis lived and farmed 5 miles northeast of Medicine[...]telephone in 1968, but we didn't have privilege of running water or Gordon Bernard Hancock was born 8-31 -27 , 1 of 6 children to plumbing until we move[...]7 miles north- Like most babies of rural America at that time, they were born at east of Medicine Lake. He had 1 sister, Lillian, and 4 br[...]with the family doctor in attendance and the help of a family James, Vern Thomas, Earl Daniel and Bryc[...]member or hired girl. They had the experience of growing up in the age of 19 in 1930. years of the Great Depression of the '20s and the "Dirty Thirties." He attend[...]Lester was born 1-17 -13, oldest son of Mary and James Hancock. miles from home for all his 8 years walking to and from school most of Brothers are Vern, Bryce and Gordon of this area, and Earl living in the time. A few of the teachers were: Bertha Paulson, Freida Reuter,[...]l school. A few teachers were: Helen He graduated from Medicine Lake HS in 194 7.[...]for Plentywood during 1939-40. The winter of 1942 he spent at Seattle, 1½ years he spent in B[...]his dad's coal mine the first 2 years of their marriage. He lives in the same house. He ne[...]Herdis was born at Irwin, SD 7-30-21, daughter of Mathilde and[...]tended the 1st 2 years of high school at Tyler, MN and graduated from Jay Hancock, son of Bryce and Doris Hancock, was born 9-18-52,[...]Herdis attended Brady and Rogers School of Beauty in Min- from high school, he attended North Dakota School of Science in neapolis, MN. She pass[...], or truck to farm with as factories Alethea is the daughter of Bud and Betty Eidsness of Reserve. She were all out for the making of supplies and equipment for the war. They was born[...]e or a kettle there. They grade. After graduating from Medicine Lake HS, she attended college in[...]body wanted it After receiving his discharge from the Air Force, Jay and Alethea and it we[...]theran church council for purchased Lake Electric from him.[...] |
| tee to contact residents northeast of Medicine Lake to raise funds to farming has been a healthy and productive life for all of them. help get a TV station started-KUMV-TV-at Wi[...]was a small boy. He is a senior at Plentywood HS.[...]ND before moving to Conrad, MT. Ogden is in business with P. J.[...]Anderson and Sons of Conrad (a mustard seed company). Marjorie is in[...]Ogden is a graduate of Westby HS and the son of Hans and Mathea[...]Hanson, formerly of Westby. Hans passed away in 1954. Mathea now Ba[...]rbara Rai, born June 1944 at Plentywood graduated from and H. 0. (Hardy) Hanson (1940)[...]t Billings 4 years and Marjorie is the daughter of Clifford and Erma Brenteson of worked at Ray's Cafe in Medicine Lake for 7 summers while attending Medicine Lake. She is a Plentywood HS graduate. Marjorie has 2 high sch[...]sisters. Mrs. Gene (Edith) Ritland of Plentywood, born in 1938, and system in 3rd grade and is still there teaching 2nd grade. She helped to Mrs. Wayne (Carol) Hurst of Plentywood, born in 1942. set up the kindergarten[...]John the oldest, born in She married Adam Gartner of Glendive in 1967, and they have 3 girls: 1963, is in the US Navy, stationed at Vallejo, CA. He is with the sub• Cristi Lyn, Devon Marie and Ellen[...]oard the Richard B. Russell. James, born in 1965, is Donna Louise, born April 1946 at Williston graduated from at the Armed Forces School of Music in Norfolk, VA. He is a member of Medicine Lake in 1964. She attended Eastern and[...]are still at home-Jadee, born in Deaconess School of Radiology of Billings, graduating in 1968. She 1[...]s, Conrad, college. She married Earl Goodman, Jr. of Billings in 1968 and has 2 MT. childr[...]n 5-17 -11 to Ed and Sophia (Horstmann) sound Lab of the Radiology Department.[...]Spencer, on the family homestead, during 1 of the worst snowstorms Lyle Lester, born September 194 7 at Williston graduated in 1965 of the year. She grew up on the farm and attended the Smith school. from the Medicine Lake HS. He attended MSU at Bozeman[...]er; and recalls be- Lyle married Genise De Tienne of Plentywood in 1975. Presently, they i[...]oked. are residing on the old Storkan place north of Medicine Lake. Genise After graduating from the 8th grade, she was employed in the area Kay, born at Williston in 1956, is the daughter of Lorraine and Bob as a hired girl. She attended 1 year of high school in Medicine Lake. De Tienne. She has[...]in Plentywood and also did in 1957 and graduated from that high school in 1975. She joined Am - some housework. bulance Association in 1975 and was 1 of 2 that started the Medicine Here is where she met Melvin Tronson of Outlook, who was Lake Quick Response Unit. She be[...]Point. Chairman in 1980 and through this position is on the board of the Com- After residing in Plentywood t[...]. Lyle and Genise have 4 farm west of Medicine Lake. In 1936 they moved to the Jens Jen[...]s Mirenda, and Travis farm 1/2 mile east of Medicine Lake. They continued to rent the farm; L[...]ery active in VFW and Auxiliary, having served as of- later purchasing it and other land. T[...]r other activities. Melvin Vern was the son of James and Mary Hancock. He was born on[...]Melvin his parents' homestead 11 miles northeast of Medicine Lake. His wife and Lu were active members of the Lutheran Church. Lu served as Aid Helen was b[...]d Treasurer. Carol Jean and Sheila graduated from Medicine Lake HS. Melv[...]when son Don Vern and Helen farmed northeast of Medicine Lake until 1980 and fami[...]tivities, devoting more of her time helping others. She then became in-[...]d with the Senior Citizens. She has been a member of the County 5 years, then leased it to Bob Esterby[...]She helped organize the Medicine Carol Jean is married to Mike Lamphier. They have 4 children an[...]She now is involved with government duties such as: Information The plains of northeast Montana have been good to the fa[...] |
| [...]ewardship Chairman, having assisted in the making of many currently attend church at the Assembly of God ih Plentywood. quilts for Lutheran World Reli[...]Y GRANBOIS HAZEN and North and South Dakota. This is where she met her present hus-[...]was the youngest of 9 girls and 3 boys born to Andrew and Emma[...]south of Dagmar and her early years were spent there excep[...]winter of 1951-52, when the family bought a dairy farm and[...]Cameron, WI. March of 1952 saw the Granbois family (Andrew, Em-[...]Sunny Hill School, a rural schoolhouse 5½ miles from[...]her home. She attended school during the winters of 1954, 1955,[...]1956 in Medicine Lake and the winter of 1957 in Plentywood. In the[...]summer of 1959 Shirley's dad bought a house and lots in Med[...]and her parents moved into town. Upon graduation from[...]62 Shirley continued her education at the College of[...]Russ and Shirley had 3 children: Randy, December of They were married 1-1 0- 79 in Billings with his son Jim, Jr. and 1964; Sheri, February of 1966; Victor, February of 1968. Shirley her daughter Mae Reynolds as attend[...]Lake in 1970 when her mother passed away. She Jim is retired and rents out his farm, 15 miles west of Medicine Lake, married Haskell Hazen in 197 4 and had 2 sons: Andrew, February of to Butch Michels. He also owns some property in Medicine Lake. They 1976; and Jerry, February of 1978. Shirley's dad died in 1975 leaving reside on the farm east of Medicine Lake.[...]ew Jim has 3 children, all are married. Jim of Redondo Beach, CA. A house built in 1981[...]there with her 4 sons, 1 daughter, Karel Norgaard of Pasadena, CA and Dennis of Guin, AL and daughter, and 1 granddaughter, Mystelle born July of 1982. Jim also has 6 grandchildren. Jim has a sister, Harriet Cook, of Flax- ville. Brothers Joe of Newport, OR and Curtis Broyles of Plentywood. Lu's children are Mae Reynolds of Winnet, MT, Shirley Wallander ROY AL and DORIS HEGGEM of Froid, MT, Betty Hendrickson, William, Melvin Jr. and Don, all of Royal and Doris Heggen and their[...]came to Medicine Lake on She has 3 brothers: Fred of Portland, OR, Harry, Camino Island, WA, 10-23-49. They came from Winifred, MT where they were all born and and Ralph of Plentywood.[...]Royal followed the REA line construction work from Winifred to[...]In the late summer of the following year after we came to the Shar[...]Lake, Gerald, then 4, had the misfortune of being hit and run over by a parents, Robert Charl[...]are lasted for 3 years. In late summer of 1952 we gave it up (Hilda Moran James Allen Trieb[...]ent. On 11-4-78 she married Donald Lee Haven of Dagmar, MT. His Doris start[...]rmany in 1888 and died 1st 3 months of cooking was done in the old school building, as the from blood poisoning on Christmas Day 1960. Don's moth[...]do, was born in Syria in 1916 and died on 5-18-61 of cancer. In 1960 Royal's health[...]His years later. He passed away from emphysema in September 1963. brothers Ernest Alfr[...]r Force for 4 years. He later married Trude Allen of Ray- born 4-16-48. Donald and his twin Donna Rae[...]ughters, Jennifer and Jill. Vern and Arlene Ibsen of Dagmar, following the death of his folks. They Diana took a secret[...]at UNO in Williston, ND. She mar- had 5 children of their own: Greg and Duane Ibsen, Susan Anderson, ried Jerry Olson of Williston. They have a daughter, Kristin, and a s[...]11-21-77, and Rachel LeeAnne, born of Belt, MT where they have their home. They have 3[...]the years, went back to school. He is now a registered nurse and works in REA in[...] |
| Analysis" business and is a substitute teacher in Belt.[...]Eddie was born at Nome, ND in 1899, the son of Thill and Bertha Hendrickson. Anna was born in 1909 at Medicine Lake, the daughter of Ed and Jessie Eng. Eddie came to Montana from Nome, ND in 1921 and started farm- ing his fathe[...]ichard, born in 1932. Eddie also had 2 sons from a previous marriage: Sanford of Kathryn, ND and Jim, of Fingal, ND. In 1931, Eddie and Anna owned a[...]cery store in Wolf Point, along with farming west of Medicine Lake. During the depression years,[...]e he lived in In the fall of 1965, Richard and Betty purchased property from Sheridan County.[...]enjoyed Home Ee and FHA. She graduated from high school in May Lake to help with the farming and always bring a load of fresh fruit 1973. In the fall she attended college at Eastern in Billings and later at- from the Flathead Valley in the fall.[...]tended Acme Beauty School there. She graduated from there with a They also enjoyed seeing their[...]Richard Hendrickson was born 5-17-32, the 2nd son of Eddie and Mike graduated from Medicine Lake High in May 1977. During Anna (Eng[...]l he was active in Vo-ag and FFA, being president of FFA his miles west of Medicine Lake. He attended his 1st 7 years of school at senior year. He enjoyed all[...]tball, where he was the Eng School just northwest of their farm. His next year and high[...]Kathy graduated in May 1983 from Medicine Lake High. During On 6-7-53, Richar[...]joyed sports, playing on the was the 2nd daughter of Melvin and Lu (Spencer) Tronson. She was[...]hosen born on 7-9-33. Betty attended all 12 years of school at Medicine Lake to the all dis[...]javelin her junior and senior years. Kathy is currently attending UNO at grade school for rolle[...]team. They have just returned from playing in the national basketball Richard a[...]farming and Lake, MT. I graduated from the high school there in 1943. During the ranchin[...]chard worked for Bill Truax at the coal mine east of the farm and formerly owned by Bert Haagen[...] |
| [...]to California and in 1980 to ried Don Nordhagen of Choteau, MT. He served in the Navy during Conrad, where Jim, the son-in-law, is manager-owner of Courtesy Ford. WWII and in civilian life was emp[...]84 I'm in Conrad where I'm close to my family. It is such have 3 sons: Raleigh James married Debra Ka[...]in spirit. reside in Moscow, ID. After 25 years of marriage, I divorced Don and later married Ray Herring of Wallace, ID. At present I am living in Issa-[...]as born in Silver Lake, MN on 4-20-1893, daughter of[...]When I was a 1st grader, my family moved from Kenmare, ND to Frances, and 1 brother[...]and Rose, and 2 brothers, When relatives from Kenmare came to visit, it was absolutely a[...]n, were born in Minnesota. major event. A trip of that magnitude deserved several days of visiting. Oh, the devastation when they left.[...]divided between Kenmare and Medicine Lake. One of my most outstanding teachers was Ruth Guy Tange. That year I was absolutely sure of becoming a teacher and how I would love to be just like Miss Guy. In the 7th and 8th grades, there must have been a shortage of room at the school because we used an old resta[...]r. of Henry W. and Florence Herzog. His mother was the[...]ador, ND on 6-29-14. Frank's folks had moved to from Mrs. Harry Sparling. Thelma Nygard helped me find[...]9-1-19, their son Gene was lege. Marge Peterson of Reserve and I rode with Marie Gaffney in her born. Two years later they had a set of twin girls, Charlotte and very own car.[...]hurch-related for 32 years until the time of Frank's death on 12-12-51. She came to schools.[...]d teach if I could find a job. Jobs time is spent crocheting afghans, tablecloths, doilies, a[...]-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren . of the other grades. I wanted to move on. After 4 ye[...]h Mrs. Minnie Raether as midwife. Her 1st 8 years of school That spring I returned to Medicine[...]ere at the Smith school which was across the road from their farm zog and I were married by the Rev. In[...]r Mary Lawrence) were her teachers. She graduated from the house. It was lovely.[...]child, a daughter, Marilyn Kay. After graduating from in the state office of the NYA. She met Gene in Helena and they were Rou[...]en Marilyn was in Jr. High, I was offered the job of teaching was gone. music in the element[...]Gene was born September 1919 in Roundup, MT, son of Frank time and lasted 14 years. I retired in 1971[...]at the age of 56 . His mother was born 4-20-1893 and liv[...] |
| Lake. He attended 6 years of elementary school at the St. Benedict[...]years at Roundup Elementary School and graduated from the they moved to Medicine Lake Novem[...]worked on the strip coal mine west of town. The spring of 1931 Ber- received a scholarship to Carroll Coll[...]Bernard drove a team of horses hauling gravel for the new road from[...]Then the era of WPA came into being. Medicine Lake started to bui[...]as foreman of the septic tank building project. As they prepare[...]make the concrete forms to hold the earth walls from collapsing, they[...]it could be pumped out. After several days of 24 hours of pumping, it[...]Meanwhile, Anna took care of the children. She was a cook at[...]yard, and always had lots of flowers. She enjoyed baking and always Gar[...]3. On 9-14-53, Gene went Harlan Skar of Crosby, ND on 12-7-41. Theirs was the 1st wedding[...]eaching degree, Harlan School and all graduated from Medicine Lake HS. Gary attended the[...]then in Sacramento, CA. Harlan con- University of Montana and Eastern Montana College. He is a chemical tinued to teach and lone wo[...]They have 3 children: Harlan Jr. and Marlow of Sacramento, and Twila months. He returned to Ca[...]and met and married Ellar Sanford of Escondido, CA. Darlene Vinson 7-27-66. Gary has[...]rm . He married Flo Ellen Davison, June 1959. Flo is a later married Debbie Harmon 3-17-84. James at[...]teacher at the Montana Deaf School and Vernon is maintenance man at tana College and Bismarck Junior College. He is a professional com- the school. They h[...]Hippe was born at Writing Rock, a community south of children-Kenneth, Daniel and Ivy Jean . He was[...]September 1947, she married Jim Waller of Froid. Jim was manager of , daughter). Mike attended Eastern Montana College and is a chemical the grain elevators at Oph[...]. They moved to Sumner, ' analyst and was manager of Continental Laboratory in Denver, CO.[...]on 10-28-34 . She attend- Business College and is a legal secretary. ed 12 years of school at the Deaf School in Great Falls. After gradua- Gene served as council chairman of the Cub Scouts; he worked tion, she[...]League Baseball and was secretary Bank of Great Falls. In April 1956 she married Robert LeMieux, who of the Commercial Club. Gladys was a 4-H leader for[...]; was born 5-13-28 at Stanley, NO. He is a teacher at the Montana Deaf president of the PTA and Altar Society; secretary of the Altar Society School and Bev is a teacher's aid at the school. They have 3 and[...]ographer before going to work as school secretary of daughters, Jan Nelson , Brenda and Dar[...]I was born 8-6-1898, son of Eddie and Charlotte Hjort. Alice Bernard H[...]m until 1925, when they moved to a farm northeast of In North Dakota the sch[...] |
| [...]ool district No. 7. cesses considerably. Several of our teachers had only an 8th grade[...], our 1st son, was born education. In the spring of 1917, I finished my 8th grade examinations[...]Opport_unity Work- In the fall and winter of 191 7, I worked as 2nd man in the shop 5 days per week. She is a resident of The Annex, a group home. Farmer's Elevator. In 1[...]ation. She loves to in Medicine Lake. I did most of the hauling, the mail as well as the[...]We have enjoyed living in, and being part of the Medicine Lake operating saloon businesses brought in kegs and cases of beer and and Sheridan County community all of these eventful years. We moved whiskey; whiskey[...]r careful to Plentywood in the fall of 1979. handling and part of it had to be delivered to saloon basements. Freig[...]patiently endured the debilitating harshness of Parkinsons' disease for drums of kerosene.[...]DOUGLAS and JOYCE HJORT farm northeast of town. We had a good crop in 1924. We also pur-[...]Lake Congregational Church. At the time Doug was from Nels Markuson . We owned 1 of the 1st model T trucks in the[...]Doug, the 3rd son of Dewey and Alice Hjort, graduated from and I continued farming the Collier land as well[...]Medicine Lake HS in 1953. Joyce is the youngest child of Norbert and place.[...]but graduated from Plentywood HS in 1958 and received a teaching ing[...]certificate from Northern Montana College in Havre. Doug attended[...]University of Montana in Missoula for 2 years, majoring in Musi[...]tivities. They were charter members of the Medicine Lake Jaycees and[...]ried. We farmed the Bill Mikelson place northeast of Medicine Lake Adel, IA has been home for the Hjorts. That is near Des Moines, where until in 1942 when we bou[...]nch , farming it Doug works as Manager of Farmers Grain and Livestock Corporation, a as well as other land until retiring in the fall of 1964 when we bought a company that provid[...]rts' Pour House Ceramic Shoppe. ized with members from North Dakota and Montana. Shows and sales[...]r 4 are continuing in high school or elemen- rest of the people in the area. There were good years as[...]d Doug have remained active in church dust storms of the 1930s. We enjoyed almost 57 years of wedded life activities throughout t[...]ive together. We were always busy with the duties of the home as well as in their local church choir and a charter member of the Des Moines trying to do our part in the commu[...]hip, PT A, ARC (Association for Retired Citizens) of which Alice HOWARD and ELLEN (JENSEN[...]as secretary. I was Sunday school superintendent of the Con- Howard is the son of Dewey and Alice (Johnson) Hjort, and Ellen is gregational SS for 18 years, served as a local committee member of the daughter of Christian and Elsie (Johnson) Jensen. the Triple[...]s Medicine Lake Oil Co. board, Community chairman of the Lake group, raised on farms in the Medicine Lake area, and graduated from preparing Sheridan's Daybreak. I served on[...] |
| [...]at he met Ellen. out. The ranch is still in the Hjort name and is now being leased out. Ellen was born in Ant[...]ng his time in Medicine Lake Richard was a member of board of the Lake HS, graduating in 1955. She was a cheer[...]Union Congregational Church and a member of the building committee. active in the Future Homemakers of America, serving as the president Also, he was a member of the board of the Medicine Lake Oil Co. He during 1953-54 and[...]number of years in the '5 0s and '60s. They were marr[...]Richard moved to Billings in August of 1969 and worked at the Lake on 9-11-55. Howard h[...]Great Western Sugar Factory. In May of 1970 he went to work for January, so they establi[...]n Bozeman. He received Walt Parker of Laurel, MT driving a truck leased to Midwest Coas[...]rs in agricultural Transport of Sioux Falls, SD. In 197 4 he went to work driving[...]started working for the United States Department of John Oakes of Billings, MT until 1976 when John sold out. In 1976 Agriculture the summer of 1956. One of the early projects was to ex- Richard went to work for Pierce Packing Co. of Billings driving truck for plore the feasibility of safflower production in eastern Montana. It ap-[...]flower could compete with barley, and the results of the study eventually led to the construction of a processing facility near Culbertson. Three of their 5 children were born in Bozeman-Valerie in[...]The agriculture was very different, both in terms of crops and the size of the farms. Instead of Bozeman's 2 seasons, winter and July 4th, there w[...], where Kris was born in 1964. With the exception of the 2½ years when they lived in New Delhi, India[...]he Ford Foundation and worked with the government of India's family planning program,[...]reside in this area. Howard worked in the office of the Secretary of Agriculture He met Violet McGraw and was married 6-20-79. Violet is the from 1963 to 1969, and returned to serve as the economic advisor to daughter of Sam Jones Dicky and Violet Dorothy Dicky. She was[...]d and agriculture consulting firm after returning from India in 1972, Leroy, John Edwin, and D[...]the truck from John Bembd and Violet then learned to drive truck. Ellen returned to school upon return from India, and subsequently Richard and Vi[...]heir home at 1055 Key City Dr. in Bill- graduated from the International Institute of Interior Design and North- ings, MT. ern Virginia Community College. She is presently employed in Washington , DC. Vale[...]83. Both We are not "Natives of Montana" but for more than 50 years we couples live in the area. Brad and Kris live at home, and Kim is in the have maintained delightfully cl[...]to Medicine Lake 55 years ago as bride and groom from[...]biology department. Richard Dewey Hjort, son of Dewey C. and Alice V. Hjort, was born[...]re were on 4-11 -28 on the farm 6 miles northeast of Medicine Lake. He attend- many new experiences, ranging from lignite coal (I struggled to learn to ed grade school at the Smith school 1½ miles northeast of the farm. cook with it), to the ma[...]nts, and they gave us an educa- 2 miles northeast of Medicine Lake, which became known as Hjort's[...]y English Rev. Goodson preached. And Dewey number of years.[...]st have been born as Sunday school superintendent of that lit- Richard attended school in Medicine Lake graduating from high tle church; he seemed to alw[...]e school in 1946. He was active in Future Farmers of America serving Glad Girls Sunday[...]each. What fun as secretary and then as president of the local chapter. Richard was we h[...]think back on those people who were so thoughtful of tober 1953 when he entered the Army at Fort Ord,[...]Base at Spokane, WA. In 1955 Richard was released from active ser- Since I was not[...]with the athletic teams on basketball trips; much of the tended Montana State University at Bozeman fo[...]time by train. Lucky if we didn't have most of the hotel with us! moved to Billings and drove tr[...]. Our hobby of "housing" could well have started in Medic[...] |
| We rented a small house from Mr. Umbreit and he gave us free rein in[...]HS and Herdis came out from Minneapolis, MN in August 1941 , to help After 15 years of teaching we went into the hardware business in[...]As a hobby, we built or remodeled 55 houses, some of Some of the girls working at the cafe were: Alice Delorme, Gladys these in the state of Florida where we spent 16 winters. That was so[...]re and years. He has served as district governor of the Lions Club in Missouri later by Ch[...]Bud Stephans. During hunting seasons twice, and is now active in a club he chartered in 1968, never[...]ng ing that he would someday be an active member of that club. In Wind- Chris Winter came to sharpen the knives and have his cup of coffee sor he served on the bank board for 20 ye[...]d the hospital board, school board, as president of the Chamber of Commerce garbage away. They operated the cafe until the fall of 1945, selling to when that body instigated the building of a new hospital. Lorring a[...]January 1943 and lived on a farm northeast of Medicine Lake. Ester[...]most exciting time of history-the coming of age of the airplane to the[...]. We are Rock Spring, Reserve from 1953-58. grateful for all these good years and fo[...]he old Lutheran parsonage in the southeast corner of ed those years. We are grateful for the Unseen Fr[...]town. The new parsonage, built by 1 of the French brothers, has been close beside us.[...]y pastors since 1960. Paster Huglen had the honor of com- We now live in a church-related retirem[...]Wildrose, ND on 12-29-27 to Rev. and latchstring is always out![...]lived there for 3 years as a boy. He graduated from Newfolden, MN high ANDREW and MATHILDE HOLMGAARD[...]d came to Medicine Lake in He was neither 1 of the early settlers nor a son thereof. He and his[...]early July of that year. family came to Montana in 1941 to mak[...]ive main street. Norden, SD 7-3-1887, the oldest of 5 brothers and 2 sisters, to Metta[...]Madsen) and Chris Holmgaard. His parents had come from Denmark[...]parish in May 1953, had by 1958 been replaced, as far as passenger Mathilde was born at Tyler, MN 2-2-1899, the youngest of 5[...]Huglen has served parishes Hansen. They had come from Denmark as young adults, married at St.[...]on the staff of Association Free Lutheran Bible School, Minneapol[...]dition to his editorial work. He has the basement of the Nathanael Church (SD 240) at Dagmar 1916-17,[...]. ALFRED JEANNOTTE March of 1941 they came to Dagmar, MT. They worked for Paul In the small township of St. John, ND on 9-30-1900, Alfred Jean- Mouritsen[...]hey had the opportunity to purchase the Lake Cafe from years.[...] |
| Ernestine Longie was born in 1902, the firstborn of 11 children to Their son-in-law ma[...]winters in Marble Falls, TX. married in the fall of 1923 at St. Ann's Mission Church in Belcourt, ND[...], and now they are totally retired. In the summer of 1981 , they to Medicine Lake to the horne where[...]da likes to do hand work, which includes anything of challenge fields for local farmers. Mike Patneau[...]culinary abilities by cooking at the of the WOTM and worked 12 years in the flower shop. Lake Hotel with Mrs. Margaret McCabe. She also did a lot of domestic Ida says she will always cherish the memories on the farm with work for many of the town ladies. For 12 years she spent time cook[...]she was affectionately syrup pail of coffee and lunch for the men. known as "Cookie"[...]ork for 19 years until she retired in the spring of 1975. Their biggest job in life was raising[...]e; Bill, Medicine Lake; Janice, Glasgow and Carol of Medicine Lake. Seven of the Jeannotte children attended Medicine Lake sch[...]icine Lake grade school. The 4 youngest graduated from Medicine Lake HS where they were all active in basketball, football, cheerleading and band. Ernestine is still enjoying watching these activities as her g[...]Ida a nd Elmer Jensen . In the fall of 1953, Rena Jeannotte began her 5th year of school when she became quite ill. After doctoring[...]he came to Montana in 1907 and took a claim that is now the worse and passed away a day after her 11t[...]in the Wildlife Refuge. In October of 1912 my mother, Florence, Victor, Culbertson hosp[...]at the depot with a team of horses and a wagon. Ernestine is a lifetime member of the Women's Auxiliary of the Florence clerked for P. E[...]arried Henry VFW, which she enjoys very much. She is a member of St. Patrick's Thompson. They liv[...]d 2 children, Arlyne Catholic Church and a member of the Medicine Lake Moose Lodge.[...]n July 1982 with all the children home, plus many of her grand- Dorothy and I[...]a's father, Wilfred Parent, homesteaded northeast of Medicine 11 -20-29, when Jens and I[...]ried in the Lake in 1907. He married Dena Pae Ike of North Dakota in the fall of Froid Lutheran Church. 1918. They farmed and raised cattle. Ida now owns part of the farm. Jens came to the United States as a young man from Norway. He Ida was born at home with Doctor[...]s in WWI and then came to Montana and farmed west of In December 1924 her sister Charlotte Janet Paren[...]st home was a small 2-room house on the north end of Dagmar. Elmer managed the Dagmar bar. In the fall of 1937 they went to Idaho, returning late that fall[...]ar. A house was moved in and set on the hill east of the bar. In 1941, a larger building was moved in and remodeled, which is now the present bar. Due to ill health, they sold[...]Lee, was born on 12-28-44, in Williston, ND. From 1940 to 1945, Elmer adjusted hail insurance for the state of Marie and[...] |
| Ellen and John graduated from 8th grade at the Flat Center school Chris was born 3-17-13, at Watertown, SD. which was 2 miles from our home. The 4 oldest children went to a The family came to Reserve in the fall of 1917 and rented Oscar country school.[...]aces and moved to Medicine Ellen graduated from MLHS in May 194 7. She stayed home a[...]1936. year, then went to college in Bozeman and from there to Billings to Morris lik[...]the grandchildren's amusement. In the fall of 194 7, we moved to Medicine Lake for John to go t[...]n 1923-24 he went to high school in to take care of. We would go out home over weekends. John[...]with his Uncle Jens and Aunt Marie. He graduated from MLHS in May 1951. He stayed home to help his dad[...]ates appear in Ida's story. June graduated from MLHS in May 1954. She went to college in[...]siness Ida helped a lot. Shirley graduated from MLHS in May 1955, and went to college in[...]state president 1964-65. Lillian graduated from MLHS in May 1960. She went to college in[...]n Montana. Carol had the 8 grades and part of high school in Medicine Lake. He lived[...]e. He bought his own store in Cutbank in December of 1959. He while living in Martin City, MT. They have 5 children. Craig graduated passed away of cancer on 9-21-7 4. from MLHS in 1979 and is in the Air Force. Wanda had 3 years of high Elvin and Mildred have 4 children: Joan Maxine was born school in MLHS and graduated from Froid HS in 1980. She attended[...]ill be receiving her nursing dent of First National Bank of Cutbank. degree. Sandra graduated from Froid HS in 1982, is married and lives Joan has 2 boys, Pat and Mike, from a former marriage to Bud in Froid with her son and husband. Timothy is a freshman at Froid HS Biegler. and[...]Charles had to stay in town and he died suddenly of a heart attack in May Coutt, who[...]7. Carol and Francis live on the family farm west of Homestead. Co. They live in Cutbank, MT and have 1 daughter, Heather. They are My life is busy in town with yard and garden all summer and handwork raising 2 sons, David and Chuck, from Charles' former marriage. in the winter.[...]Zoe has 2 daughters: Robin Doxey of Lexington Park, VA; and[...]Stacy, Mrs. Tony Hastings, of St. Peters, MO, from a former marriage[...]married Lynne Stangeland of Leeds, ND on 8-22-71. They have 2 Morris Jens[...]rk and Shane. They were divorced on 9-8-83. Romey is living Andrea Jensen was born 12-30-1884.[...]in Havre, MT, where he is temporarily employed in construction.[...]Mildred's main hobby is piano playing. She belongs to the Women[...]of the Moose and Eagles. She also bowls on the Senio[...]MT. He is vice-president of Conrad Farmers State Bank.[...]eorge have 2 sons. Donald Warren, born 11-23-52 , is a[...]ey at Holland and Hart. Kent James, born 6-23-57, is attending the University of New Mexico at Albuquerque, earning a[...]born on 3-13-83. Ella's hobby is crocheting.[...]was born on 7-1-1O, on the Larson homestead east of traded her maiden name for another Jensen name.[...]-6-07. Elvin to Medicine Lake in 1907 from Cottonwood, MN. Thelma has 3 sisters:[...] |
| [...]our daughter, Barbara, was born at Plentywood and of Billings.[...]land, WA. Barbara and Cheryl graduated from Issaquah HS and attend- Her 1st husband was[...]ss College married William Seiter of Seattle in 1959 and they have 3 children: and has 4 daughters. He is the manager of the Hanson Ford at Tioga, Brian, Tr[...]was born 4-8-37 , and attended Dawson College. He is mar- ried David Britton of Kennewick, WA and they have a daughter, Lee ried[...]They live in Col- Ann. umbus, ND. Gerald is the owner of Hanson Ford at Columbus and Tioga. Thelma is now married to Ole Jensen. They have been married[...]e Jensen. He was born 6-30-1899, in Elba, ND. Ole is the only 1 living in his family. He had 5 brother[...]they had 3 children. VireI · was barn 7-6-24 and is a veteran of WWII and the Korean War. He gradua·ted from Long Beach Commun ity College, and now lives in L[...]By Howard R. Johnson · graduated from Northern Montana College and taught Industrial Ar[...]as born 11 -25-18 in Williston, ND, the 2nd child of J. P. and Twin Bridges. He is now a carpenter and lives in Havre. He's married[...]Mrs. Bryan Dige, was born 8-18-54. She graduated from the[...]at John and Annette Kelly's on the way University of California at Sacramento. They live in the Dallas[...]always considered Ruth and Ozzie 1 of the family.[...]I went to the Smith School 1/2 mile south of home in grades 1-8. Two of my teachers were Blanche (Benson) Tyler and Ann R[...]Sister Mary Laurence of Great Falls.[...]always had a lot of home canned goods in the cellar. Every year for a[...]In the spring of 1932, Dad bought his 1st tractor from Carl Holje in ~ .1[...]t was a Model L Case for $1325 . He traded 4 head of horses Ole Jensen fami[...]I graduated from Medicine Lake HS in May of 1936. Thelma has been active in the Lutheran[...]I started farming in 1937 and rented 1/2 section from Northwest Homemakers Club and the Senior Citizens[...]chey. National Life Insurance which is now owned by Leroy Lodahl. The in- Ole served on the city council, president of the Commercial Club, come that year wa[...]Gun Club, Hi-way 200 Board, Boy Scouts and Master of the CCC because of the need for money. He said, " You might as well.[...]in Plentywood and we loaded with some other kinds of repair work and makes wood lamps, wishing wells,[...]as born at Medicine Lake on 11 -9-13. I graduated from kept for spending money. Medi[...]ears. For I came home in June of 1938 with little crop to harvest in the fall. 3 y[...]mpen, Albert Anderson, Earl Hancock Upham, ND. He is a graduate of Upham HS and at the time we lived at[...]Medicine Lake and then built what is now a school bus barn.[...] |
| [...]n Gateway by Bozeman putting up hay in the summer of 1939. I worked at the Hancock Coal Mine 2 winters hoisting coal and part of 1 winter loading cars and helping drill holes for powder shots. In August of 1941 I got a letter, like many other young men, from Uncle Sam which said, " You have been selected by[...]to serve your country ... " I thought what a hell of a bunch of friends and neighbors. My dad was in the hospital[...]son Thompson of Noonan, ND. Adeline attended school in Noonan and[...]from Sombra, Ontario, Canada, and around 1909 moved to[...]Kenneth, who is retired in Hawaii; and Donald, who lives in Conra[...]r the 1st time. Before the only running water was how fast Carrie could run from the windmill to the house with 2 pails of water. She still claims she was in better shape then, from the exercise. Presently Ray, Linda and son[...]hnson was born in Plentywood, MT on 4-29-27 , son of I attended grade school and[...]ed the Smith school in the country 1/2 mile south of coached by Marion Connale. I was al[...]ne Lake. lead in "Abu Sam of Old Japan. " After graduating from high school in The next years were spent working with his dad on the farm May of 1926, I attended Teacher's College in Dillon and[...]ter I married, I taught in Bainville. In the fall of 1927, I was tinued farming with his dad.[...]selected " Princess of Sheridan County" and attended the State Fair at[...]at Western Sugar was Montana's Guest of Honor. I still have the complimentary book Factory, where he worked from 1957 to 1965.[...]re on the cover. It was such a thrill for a group of wide- His dad took Kenny to a cafe in Billin[...]Amory Gale Johnston, who had been head of the high school history Northern Railroad in 1975[...]department in Williston. That year Amory resigned from teaching, and, Born into Kenny's family were[...]3 other businessmen, organized a home-owned chain of grocery Johnson Hendrickson, born on 12-11 -61 . She attended 12 years of stores, named Saveway Stores. s[...]., a Danny Stuart was born 1-10-64 . He graduated from Medicine Lake HS division of Keebler. We lived in Minot and then moved to Dulu[...]tal. Duane Scott was born 5-21 -65 . He graduated from MLHS in in Greenville, MS; tel[...]and Birmingham, AL , 1983 where he was named King of the Senior Prom . He also received[...]J. Mallette, a native Mississippian , who is an attorney in Jackson , MS.[...] |
| [...]cine Lake title program, ru ral Sidney All 4 of their parents came from Norway- Carl's (Ole and Anna and Fairview. She retired from full time teach ing in 1978 but has con - Froysta[...]new Bible study SEARCH at church, a steaded west of Reserve in 1918. A daughter, Amanda, was born in[...]olesale/retail business, and the care and feeding of her plant 1922. Mrs. Kampen died shortly after an[...]me to Minnesota in 1912. After working of the country's bicentennial. The last of the 4 Kampen/Vik prairie on a number of farms, he enlisted and served in the Cavalry in T[...]homesteaders was gone. He also homesteaded west of Reserve and in 1921 , Ingeborg Tjosaas joined him[...]rked at the First State Bank in Medicine Lake, MT from Andersen), 1927; Torgeir Vik, 1931 (on the Vik ho[...]Jack made many a walk from the bank to the railroad depot to pick Carl[...]after Carl had been in up bags full of silver dollars and curren cy. the service from 1942 to 1946 in the European area. Gudrun had[...]silent taught school in Rose Valley, 6 miles west of Reserve and at Antelope. movie theatre;[...]s and was 25¢ . pigs as sources of additional income.[...]years the fam ily grew: Carol Margaret (6-24-48) is mar- the cattle and horses off. The onl[...]ered. the naval shipyards in Bremerton. James Jr. is in the Air Force He moved to Robinsdale, MN when he left Medicine Lake. Reserve; Rhonda is a graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology in Phoenix; Rozalynn is a student at Ft. Steilacoom Community College; Je[...]d in June MICHAEL and CAROL LAMPH IER from high school.[...]hen I, Carol Jean, was born on in agriculture. He is now farming and rebuilding the farmhouse, some[...]tywood, MT. My father, Vern Thomas, married Alice of which is the original homestead "shack" ... a 3rd generation Fern Clark, daughter of Lillian Haines Clark and Charles Clark of Froid, Kampen on the farm .[...]her Hancock, there was a great deal and graduated from Montana State with a degree in Interior Design in of snow in 1942. She recalled my mother walking in snow up to her 1976. She is now secretary to the county attorney.[...]n November Jean Agnes (2-13-55) has a degree from Eastern Montana College 1943. I spent much of my childhood with my Grandfather and Grand- in te[...]for him , although I'm sure he didn't think much of All 4 Kampen kids attended Rock Springs rura[...]my help at times. located about a mile northwest of their farm home. If that 1-room[...]lso attended could tell. An anachronism in an era of modern times, the 1-room Medicine[...]1st and 2nd grades. school provided a solid basis of education , and more important, friend-[...]rried Helen Miller. We made our home on the ships of long standing. But times brought change , the Roc[...]oom school. I attended Medicine Lake school again from 7th grade[...] |
| [...]changing teachers each term. In In the fall of 1961, I attended NMC at Havre, MT. I majored in[...]schools. On 8-29-64 Michael Francis Lamphier of Glasgow, son of Francis Our paths converged in[...]others, visiting their parental home, and a group of local Church in Medicine Lake by Father Charles M[...]chael and I made our home in Great Falls where he is employed stroll. with the Montana Air[...]other, We have 4 children, 1 for each season of the year. Our spring Spener, operat[...]e for a while. Selling this business, Enoch child is Michael Scott, born on 5-31-66. He is a senior at CMRHS this started farming[...]Spending part of summer vacation at home (1923 or 1924), I[...]learned of a postal clerk vacancy in the Plentywood Post Off[...]needing employment and unsure as to the outcome of the exam, I had,[...]chelle, our winter child, was born on 1-5-68. She is on the CMR Color Guard and is a sophomore at CMRHS. Our summer child, Jeanelle Lea, was born on 7-2-73. She is a 5th- grader at Meadow Lark Elementary and her love is playing violin. She[...]Ethel and Enoch Land. is in All City Orchestra. On 10-1-7 4 our autumn child, Allison Marie, was born. She is a Spring plans to attend Valley[...]y, 6-17-25 , I entered into a happy Michael is the 4-H leader of the Woodland Woodchucks and is in- partnership of varied activities related to agriculture. At inte[...]nd We live in a small community 5 miles out of Great Falls called canning, flunkying[...]sed rabbits, chickens, goats, cats and dogs. Most of them bringing numerous hot meals t[...]for a Research and Survey Company. We are members of the St. Lake; this was our ho[...]On 9-8-1898 at Clitherall, MN the 3rd child of Rev. and Mrs. B. I. edged part of our lives. Desiring corporate as well as private[...]ard. Sister we were active members of the Congregational Church. Enoch was Frieda and b[...]chairman of the board of trustees when plans for the new church were[...]s SS secretary, and as secretary and as president of Women's Enoch was reared in parsonages in Mi[...]Lake Oil Co. board. A charter member of the Fireside Club, I served as Later their father[...]cover educa- secretary and as president of the organization . tional costs for a growing family. Enoch learned the mechanics of farm- In 1941 -42, Enoch and my da[...]Apartments for several years. At the turn of the century, my parents homesteaded 11 miles[...]ed for a wholesome family entertainment southwest of Kenmare , ND. In this rural setting we grew up, w[...]Larson and Alfred Petersen in the comple- because of distances and other early day problems, schools operated tion and operation of Lake Bowl Bowling Alley. He served on the[...] |
| ty Fair Board for several years, was a long-time director of Montana They watched Indians s[...]neighbors. Also they had the privilege of watching from the beginning tee. He served on the ASCS for seve[...]Crop as Medicine Lake took the form of a promising new town on the prairie. Insurance Ag[...]buildings which Farm experiences carried us from horse-drawn machinery to steel- used to be located north of where Medicine Lake is now. Grace took wheeled Fordson tractor, W-D 9 In[...]nes. We raised certified seed grains, shipping as far as Alaska. Recalled varieties grown included That[...]s streak across the skies, to watch the launching of space vehicles, see men walking on the moon, and to benefit from or know of benefits in technological progress in many fields. Enoch died of a massive heart attack in Sheridan Memorial Hospi[...]ow that Medicine Lake, Sheridan County, the state of Montana and areas of the world have been blessed because of the self- Grace Lansrud . less giving of himself and his substance to worthy causes. My home is in Plentywood, having moved from Medicine Lake in Grace lat[...], I have reached the wonders and the complexities of the east of Medicine Lake. Bill and she had each been married[...]the beginning of their marriage there were 3 children: Kermit, bor[...]rrick in Plentywood. She attended her 1st 8 years of school 11 -2-35 . They were born a[...]Her He escaped and was rescued in April of 1945 , and by his birthday in mother, Laura, resi[...]Bill Landsrud had homesteaded east of Medicine Lake before serv- Medicine Lake until 19[...]in the Armed Forces in WWI. Also he was a member of the VFW, Charles Lane was born in Kellervil[...]ank, MT, in 1963 and the remainder of his years in Medicine Lake until his death 2-22-6[...]a sister, Judy Wilemon, married to Danny Wilemon of She joined the VFW Auxiliary, a[...]as a musician by playing for the floor work. She is[...]EINER and ESTHER LARSEN a farm just outside of Mondovi, WI, attending a small country school.[...]ad, 7-20-1896 , the 9th and last of the family. He decided to relieve his returning to Mondivi with news of their new land. Rapid plans were widowed mother of supporting him, so at age 14 he hired out onto a[...]t marine ship and sailed the seas to 4 continents of the world. begin the process of building a house.[...]n silver-lead mines in Idaho, later ing the train from Mondovi to Culbertson, where her dad met them with coming to Montana again. a wagon and a team of horses. They proceeded to their new home[...]d near the railroad. This gave them the privilege of watching 1st visited Montana in 19[...]and the family moved to South Dakota and then to from Culbertson .[...] |
| In 1923, I graduated from Medicine Lake HS, then attended Minot, away of a massive coronary while attending a National Guard school in ND college. This was my 2nd summer of college which allowed one to Fort Kn[...]23, in Sheridan County. Raymond School was next from 1923 through 1925. At the end of the school term in 1927, I met Einer Larsen. In 2[...]Lyn attended Acme Beauty School in Billings, is married to Carl Galetti are married and Melburn[...]hey have 3 daughters, Nikki, Dani, and Andi. Carl is a claims ad- uated from Medicine Lake HS in 1949 and attended college in[...]eophysical Co. since 1955 into and is employed at the Columbus Hospital in Great Falls[...]ch ildren, Lisa and Scott. graduated from Medicine Lake HS in 1950 and married Kenneth Grindy Janelle is an LPN and received her education at Great Falls[...]5 Debbie married Mike Madsen-is divorced, attended Vo-Tech in children, Michael,[...]usan. Great Falls and is a medical secretary. She is working in the radiology Einer left us on 1[...]living alone in Medicine department of the Columbus Hospital as a supervisor in her offi[...]. In 1962, I went to work at day and when I think of the changes there have been in my lifetime,[...]ne Lake NW Refuge. I am still there with 21 years of service . I'm thankful to God for the years He ha[...]in July of 1970. " Barb" as he was known to everyone around I was born January 1922, the 3rd child of Frank and Della Robin- Medicine Lake, had the barber shop from 1932 to 1962. He was a son, pioneers in Sheridan County from 1907. Dad passed away in April partne[...]h Lands and Alfred Petersons. He 1978 at the age of 93 and Mom in December 1962 at the age of 69 . also farmed with his brother[...]ad's homestead where the Don Tron- from a massive coronary 12-2-72 . He left 3 children from his 1st mar- sons now live. The only things that remain to bring back memories is a riage , Don, Shirley and Sue. Two were grown and gone but Sue was portion of the old house wh ich is now used for a granary and some of still in high school and remained with[...]ed to be a lab technician. I was the only 1 of the family that stayed in Medicine Lake. Alice, She is married to Loren Olson of Plentywood and has a boy and a girl- Mrs. Nels N[...]Hayden and Katie. They live in Bozeman where Sue is continuing her Mrs. Harold Nelson, deceased; Frank to Great Falls where he is an college education and Loren is working on an oil rig out in the middle of engineer for the Montana Highway Department; and Gary to Spokane the Persian Gulf. Don is in Hawaii and Shirley is in Reserve. where he is vice-president of finance for Comminico American , Inc. I[...]re kept busy with my job at the graduated in 1940 from Medicine Lake HS.[...]the Security State Bank in Plentywood, supervisor of the Community Cannery, and ran the Bank Exchange[...]he war was over, in 1945, a 1st Lt. Lionel Borley of Co. G, Norman Larson , the 2nd youngest of 6 children , was born 5-24-08 32 Inf. Reg. Div. w[...]In 1940 Verna Wright came to Sheridan County from Rolla, ND and remained in Medicine Lake. He became manager of the Medicine where she was a US[...]nal Guard Unit in Culbertson, MT and of 8 children of David and Minnie Wright of Oklahoma. there received his comm ission t[...] |
| was born. Norman Jr. graduated from Medicine Lake HS and the garten teacher in the Watford City school system. University of Montana in Missoula. He and his wife , Sandy Frazier Lar- Alvin is a 1st-year student at NDSU-Fargo, taking electric[...]Culbertson , MT on 7-3-08 from Denmark. The next day we went to the[...]homestead northwest of Dagmar.[...]ldren born in Denmark, were: Nels 11 -14-01 , now of Fort[...]Esther 7-14-07 , Mrs. Elmer Grimm now of Newcastle, WY.[...]Mrs. Leo Pittsenbarger of Gillette, WY.[...]In July of 1929 Nels married Emelia Wessner. Their children are When asked about the highlights of his life, Norman replies, "I feel Howard, born in Plentywood , MT, 3-17-30, now of Fort Myers, FL; that Medicine Lake gave me a good[...]Mrs. Nando Amabile) born in Plentywood, 12-4-32 , of Chevy living in the Hardware and John Deere busin[...]Chase, MD; Harley, born in Medicine Lake, now of California; Hugh , I was farming in good years when we had plenty of moisture and born in Plentywood, 4-18-43, now of Fort Myers, FL. prices weren't high.[...]Milly passed away in December of 1982 at Fort Myers, FL. A lot of When I get older, I'd like to live at the P[...]member gathering worked for it. sacks of "cowchips" on the prairie. Wood was scarce and mo[...]Dakota. did a lot of things. They built dams and roads and they put in[...]in Medicine Lake and did a good job of it. The city council had a hard Norman now[...]time getting that sewer and many did a lot of work getting it going.[...]up that got a golf course going on the hill south of dahl.[...]e. Funds were, as usual, short but they did a lot of work[...]le club and Nels served as president for a couple of years. There were a lot of good times on the range.[...]He was also president of the Commercial Club, and served as City[...]He did a lot of trucking and custom combining and farmed for[...]citizen on 11 -7-13. Earl and Verena moved from Raub, ND where they owned a general merchandise[...]the Piggly Wiggly store. Lonnie, an artist, is married to Monica Weinand , formerly from Raub. They have 1 daughter, Alicia. Lonnie works[...]gly in Watford City. Monica, a registered nurse, is Director of Nurses at the Good Shephard Home in Watford City.[...]6 years and was recently mar- ried to Cari Hagen from Mohall. Bill works in the produce department and is bookkeeper at the Piggly Wiggly in Watford City. Cari is a kinder-[...] |
| [...]Tim was born on 1-7 -65. He will graduate from high school in the Myrtle was born in Sherbrooke Township, ND on 7-2-07. She was a spring of 1984. His future plans are to join the Coast Guard and go to child of Thomas E. Andrews and Gertrude Dorothea Onstad.[...]er Tracy was born 11-28-67. She is currently a sophomore and will of years. Later, Soren became an employee of the Medicine Lake graduate in 1986. schools, serving in the capacity of bus driver and custodian. Myrtle One of the most tragic events with which they had been i[...]e at the Lake Bowl. was the destruction of the school in Medicine Lake by fire in the sum- S[...]at this establishment as a " hus- mer of 1979. This caused a great many problems between 1[...]1 when the new school was ready for use. An event of this type is Myrtle was stricken with cancer in 1964 and[...]They are members of the Lutheran Church, joining shortly after S[...]coming to Medicine Lake. Elaine is presently serving as church The couple had n[...]years. Elaine has been active in the Nels Lodahl, of Fort Myers, FL; another brother, Einar, of Gillette, WY; ALCW and is presently president of the ALCW. sister Edna Pittsenberger, also of Gillette; and another sister, Esther Grimm, of Newcastle, WY.[...]en Lund was born 7-9-52 in Williston, ND, the son of Ed and GORDON LUBBERS[...]tady, ND. His family moved Gordon graduated from Coleharbor HS, Coleharbor, ND in 1947. He[...]he education at Wahpeton State School of Science where he trained in summer of 1948, and Gordon quit college and got a job to he[...]plumbing. On 6-5-71 , he married Pam Jacobson of Grenora. his mother, brother and sister. He ente[...]12-11 -51. She was the 3rd of 6 children raised on the family farm at On 8-22-53, Gordon married Elaine, of Sawyer, ND. She graduated Bonetraill. After attending all 12 years of school there, she graduated from high school at Sawyer, ND in May of 1951. She attended 2 years from Grenora HS in 1969. Pam then attended Denver Women's College of college in Minot and worked for an accountant in[...]ther, Pat, was killed in 1973. Her brother, Luke, is currently on tour in Trenton he attended summer s[...]a rock band. got his masters degree in the summer of 1965. Af[...]Arden worked as They moved to Medicine Lake from Trenton in the summer of a roustabout and Pam worked for[...]in May 1972 where Arden worked as a plumber Lake from that time to the year of this writing, 1984. an[...]a farm south of Dagmar, MT, where Arden worked for Orville Hend-[...]Mrs. Lund is an active member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church[...]where she is involved as a teacher in the CCD program. She is also a[...]Fay, daughter of Pascu and Josephine Popescu was born in Plen-[...]aised by their dad and housekeeper, who took care of them for 7 Gordon Lubbers[...]years. Fay graduated from Plentywood HS in 1949. She met and mar-[...]ws was born 1-13-28 at Turtle Lake, ND. graduated from Medicine Lake HS in 1973. She attended 4 years of He moved with his parents t[...]and has been teaching in Alaska for 5 years. She is presently He went to work for the REA department of the State Water Con- teaching at Levelock, AK.[...]ter his Bruce was born 8-2-58 . He graduated from Medicine Lake HS in service, he re[...]nes until 1954. He then was hired by the Sheridan is presently employed at the Hancock Body Shop. Electric Coop, Inc. of Medicine Lake. He has lived and worked in Mark was born 3-28-62. He graduated from Medicine Lake HS in Medicine Lake since 1954. 1980. He attended 4 years of college at MSU, Bozeman, MT. His major[...]erests are his gun collection, and gun repair. He is also an will be in micro-biology. He will be spending a year of internship at avid hunter. Sacred Hea[...]Scobey. She graduated at Medicine Lake and from Great Falls Commer- Bozeman, he married Ca[...] |
| Lou Anne was born in Helena in 1953. She graduated from Betty Jane married Walter J. Stadick of Underwood, ND in 1940. Medicine Lake and attended[...]children are James, John, Kathleen, Terry Shultz of Westby. They lived in Billings for 7 years, but n[...], live in Olympia, WA. They have 2 children: Rick is a contractor and is active in city council and fire department.[...]Scott. Melanie was born in Helena, graduated from Medicine Lake and at- Eunice married George F. Leininger of Fortuna, ND in 1945. They tended Billings Vo-Tech. She married Kim Neubauer of Wolf Point in live at Minot, ND. Th[...]Billings with 3 sons: Kyle, Brian and Jason. Kim is a Hird and Esther McKinny moved to Helena in 1956. Hird died body mechanic and Melanie is an LPN at St. Vincent.[...]with her Jay was born in Plentywood in 195 7, is single and lives at home. daughter, Eunice. She died 9-2-7 4. Fay is a pianist at the Lutheran Church where they are m[...]he worked at the school, in the lunch program and is an active and community. They had great memories of their lives in Medicine member of the Fireside Club.[...]in the Medicine Lake Congregational Church. Paul is the 3rd son of Tom and Hope Mc- Cabe and grew up in the Homestead area. Janet is the oldest child of John and Barbara Wivholm of Medicine Lake. Both Paul and Janet graduated from Medicine Lake HS. During their 1st years of marriage Paul worked for his parents on the famil[...]land, Randall Eugene Melton, the son of Samuel and Janice Melton was and as of April 1984, Paul will be farming full time.[...]n Nielsen was born 12-2-59 in Plentywood, MT. She is the church, and community activities, and with youngsters they will be daughter of Lois and Harry Vancampen . kept busy for many yea[...]Tami spent the 1st of her younger years around the Dagmar area,[...]Lake, MT. They bought a lot from Milo Holms and placed their trailer on[...]One of many happy and rewarding times was the birth of their 2[...]Randy is employed as a driller for Bomac Drilling while Tam i is en-[...]ce Maxine was born 7-10-40 in Plentywood, MT. She is the James Hird McKinny was born 2-11-1884, at Mineral Point, WI, daughter of Eugene and Leona Parent of Medicine Lake. son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Hird) McKinny. He married E[...]4 -57 at St. Patrick's Church in Knable, daughter of John E. and Nancy (Studebaker) Knable , of San- Medicine Lake. They resided on the Lloyd Michels farm, west of born, ND 9-5-18. They farmed at Aurora, SD before[...]n 197 4, Sam and Janice bought the Eight Ball Inn from Arthur and ings, SD; James Hugh born 11 -2[...] |
| Sam is employed with Bomac Drilling, while Janice is working home and bought 2 trucks[...]UNO where she took computers. Nielsen of Medicine Lake; David Wayne, married to Susan Lapke of While in high school, T. J. was active in Band and FFA. She took Westby, MT. David is stationed in Hawaii on the USS Puffer SSN 652[...]brothers and sisters 20 miles west of Medicine Lake. Wilma was born Harold Lloyd[...]n attended Sheridan County schools and graduated from the Medicine a homestead 15 miles south of Flaxville. Lake HS in 1955. After graduation from high school, he enrolled in the Park's Radio and[...]CO for the years 1955 and 1956. Upon graduation from this technical school, he went to work for the L[...]o Jamaica and a Caribbean Cruise in 1980, leaving from San Juan Puerto Rico.[...]tion business, H. Michels Construction. This work is 2-room bunkhouse on the "homeplace" w[...]of Medicine Lake and began to participate in commun ity events in Harold is also doing some farming and has taken over the op[...]ve. Jacquelyn Dawn was born in Williston on tion of his father's farm. Both Jeff and Teri Jo help wit[...]were involved in 4-H, Luther League, Harold is a member of the local Moose Lodge; he was on the city[...]communities. council for 1O years; was a member of the county planning board for[...]Down's Syn- several years. He has been a member of the Medicine Lake Voluntary drome a[...]mpetus Fire Department for the past 20 years. He is a member of the Medicine for chartering the 1st As[...]39 in Winfield, KS to Robert and Helen Davis, now of Tyron, OK. Jack was on county a[...]representatives of Reserve Lutheran Church. One of Sue's hobbies is crafts. She enjoys all kinds of stitchery, The rest of the family have flown the nest and are presently[...]Colorado Springs, at- Sue has been a member of the Medicine Lake Firemen Aux. for 20 tended University of Chicago and University of Montana. He married years. She is also a member of the Women of the Moose. Karen Guckes of California in 1970 and they have 1 child, Lisa Joanne, At present Sue is working part-time for a real estate in Plentywood[...]tended St. Olaf College and University of Wisconsin-Madison. She mar- Jeff Michels, after having graduated from Medicine Lake school in ried Ed Bruni of Janesville, WI and they have 2 children: Erin Ale[...]ball and FFA, Jackie, a teacher of nursing at North Dakota State University, lives t[...]in Wahpeton with husband Martin Heath, formerly of Missoula, MT and in 1982. Jeff also helps his dad[...], known to her friends as T. J., after graduating from Falls, MT, married Leanne Carpenter of Spirit Lake, ID on 1-18-75 and Medicine La[...] |
| [...]1943 he bought the John Davis ranch, which is an early day ranch original homesteads of his grandmother at Pleasant Prairie and his located 3 miles southeast of the Michels home place. great-grandparents at Ast[...]Lloyd was elected to the Montana House of Representatives in[...]nship when he moved to Montana. One of Dad's favorite jobs was that of a director of the Farmer's Lloyd was the 2nd son of James J. and Anna Fugle Michels, and[...]over the eastern part of Montana and enjoyed this endeavor very In 1910, the family moved from North Dakota to a homestead much. about 1O miles south of Archer. The land is east of the present-day Wynne was also ve[...]Cub Scouts, Band Mothers, Fireside Club and Women of the Moose, to operated a general store.[...]nn Dixon (1938), who has a location 20 miles west of Reserve, and were engaged in farm ing and resided in San Lu is Obispo, CA for many years; Robert (Butch) (1943),[...]ed away at Plentywood , MT on 10-16-81 at the age of tain College). 76 . At the time of this writing, Wynne resides at the Sheridan[...]morial Nursing Home in Plentywood. 25 miles north of Brockton. Winifred Mae Claypool was born 11 -8-10 in Spokane, WA. She is the eldest daughter of Robert Harvey and Ella Carrie Norris Claypool.[...](Elsie) Gjesdal of Westby. He is 1 of 12 children born to Mr. and Mrs. Wynne (as s[...]James Michels. He and Elsie were the 1st set of twins born in the 1st and secondary school in Spokane. She graduated from high school in hospital in Med icine[...]as raised on the family ranch about 30 miles west of Cheney, WA, graduating in 1930 with a teaching ce[...]dan County, and taught who was manager of the Medicine Lake Oil Co. at a school near the Hu[...]. Next, In 1943, Mark became manager of the oil co., but was inducted in- she taught a sc[...]ol. It was while she to the army in March of 1944. He served in the European Theater, do- was[...]g duty in Germany, where he was taken a "Prisoner of War" for 4½ at a dance at the Thornwood school n[...]nths. After being liberated he fin ished his tour of duty at Ft. Ord, CA. Times were extremely to[...]e de- He was discharged in December of 1945. In April of 1946, he again cided to get married in spite of hard times. Wynne was living in became manager of the Medicine Lake Oil Co. Mark resigned several Spokane at the time, and Lloyd had to borrow money from his brother, years later, to go into business for himself, but again in October of Fred, who had a job at Fort Peck Dam, to get gaso[...]s appointed manager and remained there until June of Spokane. Lloyd was so broke, Wynne had to buy her[...]- Knights of Columbus, Moose, Business Men's Club, Commercial[...]In August of 1941 , Mark married Margie Steele, daughter of Mr.[...]12 years. She came to Medicine Lake in September of[...]has held many different offices. She was a member of the[...]also the Bridge Club. She has worked at the From 1935 to 1938 they lived at the Michels homeplace,[...]been moved to a hilly wooded area 2½ miles south of the original when it first started. She[...]elementary grades for 3 years. She was editor of the newspaper for the this time. Lloyd had a AAA[...]as tion boards for many years. She is city librarian, a job she has held for manager of Medicine Lake Oil Co. until brother Mark came back from 7 years. Marge is also an avid basketball fan. WWII.[...]In the late 30s Lloyd bought the home place from his father. In Williston , ND. H[...] |
| [...]rt met while they were both in high school. Leila is Administration. He then went to San Francisco where he attended The the daughter of Jorgen H. and Gerda V. Christensen of the Volmer com- School of Mortuary Science, and later, Hair-Styling school. He is now in munity. Robert's childhood chum[...]Fran- Gail at the time, so they did a lot of double dating. cisco for 15 years.[...]3-2-46 in Williston , ND. Leila's family consists of 5[...]Leila attended all 8 years of elementary school at the Franklin[...]school, which was 1½ miles east of her family home. She attended[...]maid-of-honor. After a honeymoon in western Montana, they[...]sidence on the old John Davis ranch 16 miles west of Medicine[...]29-54 in Williston, ND. She had her 1st 12 years of school at Medicine Lake, graduating in 1972 . Tha[...]she went into the Army and served 6 years, most of which was spent in Germany. In August of 1979, she returned from the service and at- tended college at Montana St[...]se's aide at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. She is now attending Miles Community College in Miles City, and is majoring in Sociology. She is still active in the National Guard. Elizabet[...]cine Lake school for 1 2 years. Her 1st year of college was at the UNO Williston Center in Willis[...]in changed her major to elementary education. She is currently attending 1972; and Paul[...]ke. Scott was born 4-16-67 in Plentywood. He is presently a Robert an[...]rigors of farming and ranching, but they have found time to[...]e accident, but thanks to the As far as special interests, Robert has been on the board of direc- Good Lord, a lot of hard work and determination, quick response from tors of the Sheridan County Stockmen's Assn . for several years and is people at the accident scene, he suffers little from the accident today. serving as board p[...]ed with the Medicine Lake FFA chapter as a member of FFA All 4 children have been active in schoo[...]and Cowbelles for a number of years. Robert was born in Williston, ND on 9-22 -43, the middle child and only son of Lloyd and Winifred ichels.[...]LEY LARSON MICHELS Lloyd and Wynne had moved from the farm to Medicine Lake in[...]Medicine Lake schools for 12 years, and graduated from high school in Roy is the son of Roy and Gertrude Michels of Plentywood and 1961 . While in school, he especially enjoyed band, FFA and football. grandson of James Michels, who homesteaded near Archer.[...]e on the farm , so Shirley is the daughter of LeRoy and Katherine Larson from after graduation from high school he spent 1 year on the farm. Medicine Lake and granddaughter of Lars Larson, who homesteaded The next 2 year[...]ozeman, where he was northeast of Medicine Lake. enrolled in an agricultural curric[...]ined at Ft. Leonard- Roy's hobby is anything to do with horses. He spends 3 months wood , MO and Ft. Knox , KY. He attained the rank of Staff Sergeant, every summe[...] |
| [...]born to James and Anna Michels. The 1st 6 years of his life were spent on his parents' farm near Ma[...]settled on a homestead about 54 miles northwest of Culbertson. After proving up his claim, Mr. Miche[...]of Medicine Lake. Formerly, he was married to Paula[...]at the age of 18 months. Katherine and husband Ed live in Houst[...]ichels was born 2-11 -03 in Bethany, IL, daughter of[...]home place in Medicine Lake. She is happy in the love and concern ex-[...]Katherine, Erna, Margaret, and families. She is blessed with 8 grand-[...]d their married life on a farm 18 miles southwest of Plentywood. In 1944 they bought land 26 miles north- west of Medicine Lake, MT.[...]Miller was born on 6-1 -60 at Malta, MT, daughter of Ar- charter member of the Women of the Moose of Medicine Lake. thur and Leona Thiel. She was 2nd of 4 children. Her family moved to Vernon had[...]Medicine Lake when she was 4 years of age. lecting of stamps; and then he had a collection of antiques. He had She attended Medicine Lake schools from grades 1 through 12. made an avocation of running and restoring old tractors and trucks. He[...]e lived in Great Falls for 4 After retiring from farming Vern and Hazel lived in Medicine Lake years. until, because of failing health, they moved to the Pioneer in Plen[...]ck to Medicine Lake and were married 5-8-82. Bill is[...]at the Laketonian Restaurant, Jack and Jill, and is an Avon of 6 children to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Keller. Her brot[...]t a lot and trailer in Medicine Lake, where order of their ages are as follows: Donald Clifton, born i[...]1984. (1906); and Delphine, 1½ years from 1906. She attended the Sauk Rapids school, and graduated from high school in 1917, in a class of 17. She attended the St. Cloud Teacher's DAVID J .B. MORIN and College, located only 2 miles from Sauk Rapids. On account of the MARY RACHELL LATTERGRASS MORIN nearness of the college, she could reside at home, making her[...]B. and Mary E. tion less expensive. She graduated from college on 6-1-22 . After Morin. He was the 6th of 10 children. They were Joe A. "Joe Red", graduati[...]oses, David Isabel, Bob, Agnes and Alice. schools of Minnesota and North Dakota. In 1930 she received notice of When he was 2 years old, they moved[...]4½ miles east a vacancy in the 5th and 6~h grade of the Medicine Lake school, so of today's Medicine Lake. At that time, the town was[...]joined that church because group of his friends painted the letters " Wild Horse Inn"[...]ere. It was with ters across the front of the building. Strangers driving by would stop reg[...]o take She taught school in the old building of the Medicine Lake school, pictures of it. which was quite cold in the winter and diffic[...]ggle with the across the road from the Frank Snellman ranch. When he was 1O heating[...]oken years old his dad died of exposure trying to come home in a blizzard Christ[...]the water and when his team got away from him on 1-14-15. After that David and his s[...] |
| Red, as his mother and the rest of the family had moved to Maddoc, JA[...]James Morin, son of Alfred Morin Jr., and Matilda (Lafrienier) Da[...]orn in North Dakota. Alfred was born 10-3-02, and From 1923 until 1928 he worked for Art Charlesworth. W[...]n the Armed forces: James (Navy, WWII); in March of that year they had a son, John Emmanuel, who died[...]embers the "dirty 30s" -dry with no rain and lots of trucks for hauling gravel. wind. In the spring of 1934, they started building the Fort Peck dam and[...]y a fall off. Dave and Mary joined the thousands of people going to Fort Peck look- Later he threshed wheat, oats, or flax and did lots of shocking of ing for a job. He worked there for 7 years.[...]r, then later as an inspector, then also of Glasgow; James Jr. (2-6-47), who passed away in 1[...]Michael (1 0-5-49) now living in West Virginia. All attended schools in grandniece, Kaye Brien,[...]laborer, field hand, for Vin and Monte Gaffney of the Gaffney Imple- was working. Then he would work from 8:00 until 4:00 for the REA ment, and Glen Jacobsen and Sylvan Lodahl of the J & L Implement. and then he would farm his o[...]ROLD and EDITH NELSON They did all the renovating of the building themselves. Dave would ask[...]I was born on a homestead 8 miles east of Reserve of Swedish im- spot and that is where the wall went. He would have to drive to[...]in 1917 on a homestead 1 mile east of Medicine Lake of English immi- plies. One day he drove clear to Cr[...]n and wife, Della. Edith went to school at plenty of lumber to be had, but only the veterans could get[...]ke schools, graduating with the high school class of 1936. David and Mary have resided in Medicine Lake ever since. During I graduated from Eden Valley rural school in 1931 and took no further the winters of 1959 through 1972, he worked in the sugar beet fa[...]in Billings. In 1975 they built a new home, which is their pride and After graduating, I[...]h my sister, Mildred and future Tour" At the time of this writing, David is the citizen of Medicine Lake wife, Edith, we lef[...] |
| [...]Roger, April 1940, were born. In of 3 daughters of George and Hazel (Wolter) Wh ittaker. She was rai[...]long in July 1942. In May 1943 we moved again, th is from Medicine Lake HS in 1960. time to a farm 7 miles northeast of Medicine Lake. In 1944, daughter Cloe was born i[...], church activities and all the other good things of rural living. In May 1968, Edith suddenly passed away of cancer, leaving a very empty time for us all.[...]-60 at the Nathanael Lutheran states, 2 provinces of Canada and a 30-day tour of Old Mexico and the Church of Dagmar. They lived in Medicine Lake the 1st 4 years of their full length of the Baja, Mexico. We hope to travel much more.[...]d daughter, Leigh, was born 5-27 -64. Their Stamp of Roundup, MT in 1958 and had 4 children - Mikel, M[...]In 1964 they began the project of building a house in the country. active in bowlin[...]basement and shell constructed , Roger graduated from Medicine Lake. He then attended school for TV Elec- and his dad did most of the work. As it neared completion Roger would tronics and married Linda Whittaker of Plentywood . They resided in sta[...]ne Lake until they bu ilt their home 8 miles east of town. He now and varnish. They moved into their new home in February of 1965. farms with David and he and Linda have 3 ch[...]sty, Leigh and Much work lay ahead of them in developing a yard and shelterbelt Jeff.[...]continuing project. Karen graduated in 1960 from Medicine Lake schools and went on Roger and Linda were charter members of the Medicine Lake to Billings Business College. She married George Fisher of Billings, who Jaycees and Jayceens. Roger held the position of treasurer for the is employed at Milbank Freightways. She is secretary of Lockwood Jaycees. Linda was t[...]ave Outstanding Jayceen for the year of 1965. 2 ch ildren - Wendy and Greg.[...]n furthering the collective bargaining graduating from Medicine Lake in 1963. She attended Santa Monica[...]oncept over the years. He was the local president of this organization City College and Goldeflwest Co[...]She works for several years and is currently an alternate national director. He is for Pacific Bell and has traveled throughout northern and southern also a director of the National Durum Growers' Association. He has E[...]served several terms on the board of the Dagmar Farmers Union Linda is living in Williston , ND and works for the county treasurer's Trading Company holding the position of president and secretary. office. After graduating from Medicine Lake in 1966 she went to Bill-[...]ings Business College. She married Charles Tanner of Utah and they (KEEP) between 19[...]n western Montana and life- David graduated from Medicine Lake and attended MSU in[...]courses in agriculture. He married Gail Stromberg of In 1976 Linda was instrument[...]1977, and they now live on the farm 7 miles east of County. She has served as[...]area spokeswoman. In 1980 she was 1 of 12 people selected to repre- Ellen attended Vocational school in Billings, after graduating from sent Montana at President Carter's Whi[...]on Medicine Lake in 1977. She married Frank Mann of Medicine Lake, Families held[...]manages an auto parts member of the State Extension Advisory Board and is an Associate- store. They have 1 child-Kevin.[...]Consultant of Montanans for Children, Youth and Families. She s[...]Roger and Linda have been active members of the Nathanael Roger Vernon Nelson, son of Harold and Edith (Robinson) Nelson, Lutheran Church of Dagmar over the years. Roger has served 2 terms w[...]treasurer, choir member, and currently is the 1st woman to be council Roger was the 1st son of 7 children, 5 girls and 2 boys. H~ ~ttended[...]n went to Medicine Lake Two of their children are now grown. Kristy has a secretarial for the remainder of his school years, graduating in 19 57. He attended degree from Eastern Montana College in Billings and is employed in Bill- Parks School of Business in Denver to learn radio and TV repair. ings. Leigh is enrolled at Eastern Montana College and Jeff is in high Linda Whittaker Nelson was b[...] |
| [...]Jerry Niederhauser, the lone Montana native of the Niederhausers, Walter, the only child of John and Nellie McElwain Norbo, was still lives i[...]born 10-3-11 on the farmsite 3 miles south of Medicine Lake where from high school, he attended MSU in Bozeman for 2 yea[...]from Medicine Lake HS in 1931. On 6-18-51 he married Carmen Enochson, daughter of Carl and Julia, the youngest child of George Aasved and Kaspara Johnson Angeline Enochs[...]was born 1-6-13 on their homestead 2½ miles east of graduated from high school in Wahpeton , ND and attended college[...]and attended grade MSC in Moorhead, MN and the U of M in Missoula. school there and graduated from Medicine Lake HS in 1931 . She went[...]they have had 3 children, 9 grandchildren, and so far,[...]4-53, and Vicki was born 2-23-55 . Both graduated from Medicine Lake HS. Greg attended MSU in Bozeman and the U of M in Missoula. He is now farm- ing with his dad on the family farm. Vi[...]Walt Norbo family. and school in Denver and is a Veterinarian Technician. She and Tim Eckerdt we[...]Medicine Lake for 12 years, and graduated from Montana State College Jerry is a member of the Medicine Lake Volunteer Fire Depart-[...]n in 1956. That summer, he married Patricia Smith of ment. He has served on the Medicine Lake Oil Co. board of directors, 3 Medicine Lake, daughter of Bessie and Dick Smith. Being in the Army, years on the Sheridan-Daniels FmHA board, was treasurer of the they lived many places and G[...]They now live in Alexandria, VA. Gary retired from the Army in 1980 Carmen is a member of the Fire Department Auxiliary. She taught with the rank of Colonel. He is now Personnel Director in a hospital elementary s[...]there. They have 2 sons: Kirk, who is a dentist in Alexandria, and and in Medicine Lake the 1952-1 953 school year. The fall of 1961 Randy, who will graduate from Dental School in 1985. Pat and Gary she was appoi[...]ngs, finishing in 1964. She married James Johnson from JOHN JACOB and CLEMANTINE McGREGOR[...]friends as Jack and Clem, moved to Medicine Lake from school-age children: Eric, Erling,[...]duating in 1965. She then attended the University of Montana at mile west of Medicine Lake. On 1-27-29, a 2nd son Jerry, was b[...]raduated in 1969. She married Britt Chandler, son of who is still farming and residing on the home place.[...]John Britt and Elizabeth Lodahl Chandler of Plentywood, in 1967. She Jack and Clem farmed the land west of Medicine Lake until his taught schoo[...]City to make her home, in 1978. Britt is associated with Dr. Lidahl at the Sheridan Dental[...]n Jerry took over the farming for her. Clem moved from Miles and Patsy teaches school at th[...]they lived on the farm a During the drought of the 30s, Jack and Clem put away the plow couple of years and then moved to town in 1936 for a year.[...]resumed farming, and with that came the settling of permanent roots in Dakota for harvest. Medicine Lake. Jack served on the school board from 1941 to 1947. In 1937, Walt's[...]due to John's poor All 4 children graduated from Medicine Lake HS; however, Jerry is health and Walt and Julia moved out to t[...]d are retired and living in Richland, WA. Marilyn is also raised commercial Hereford and A[...]fe Carmen reside at Medicine the board of directors. Julia belongs to the Women's Fe[...] |
| Lake Oil Co., Medicine Lake school board, Director of the Sheridan Doreen and Ed l[...]Plentywood a short Grain in Reserve, and chairman of Sheridan County Stockman's Assn.[...]hen moved to Belgrade, MT where Ed worked as a He is now serving on the County Fair Board, the Plannin[...]atin Homes until he was injured. Ed did carpenter is a director of the Montana National Bank in Plentywood and the B[...]efore his dad passed away. Ed received his educa- of Culbertson.[...]Julia belongs to Eastern Star and the Daughters of the Nile. Walt Doreen's hobbies[...]rson Olson, was born 4-12-05 in Cottonwood, MN, 1 of Ray was born 10-2-03, the son of Walter and Bessie Norton. Ray 6 children of Lars and Bertha Benson Larson. My father, Lars wa[...]trips to the reservation for their winter supply of coal. They packed enough food to last and started their journey by means of a team and sleigh. The trips were long and hard a[...]at Grison's, Alfred's, Amelia's, was the daughter of Olie and Aletta Julson, also of Eau Clair. After their Ernie's, and he was a San Francisco member of the 1980 United[...]d Tacoma, WA public marriage, they bought a house from Wilfred Carlson, where Ray now[...]She and her hus- railroad, he bought several lots from the city of Medicine Lake and band David Giald[...]ave 3 daughters: Ann started to build. With a lot of help from Bernard Hippe and Swede Heberlei[...]. That Gialdini. Susan will graduate from South Dakota School of Mines and wasn't enough to keep Ray busy because[...]dairy behind Technology in June of 1984. his house. Here he had 22 cows to milk and[...]er- ing the milk to different homes. The building is now east of the Froid LEROY and MARIANNE OLSON Ha[...]LeRoy was born near Shevlin, MN on 7-13-26. He is the son of Lena passed away 11 -26-73.[...]inued to keep up with the rented houses and a lot of school. LeRoy worked on a farm in ort[...]s, Inc., Sheridan County in April of 1945. He was employed at the Hank Kann- trapped o[...]Korea, where he acquired the rank of Master Sergeant. He received his married to Helen Bougass; and Ella, married to Jerry Reep, all of discharge in August of 1952. Williston, ND.[...]On 3-6-51 LeRoy married Marianne Haurum of Shevlin, MT.[...]rianne was born near Wyndmere, ND on 1-4-31 . She is the daughter DOREEN and ED NYBY of Hans Peter and Johanna Haurum. At the age of 1OMarianne moved By Fran Stringer[...]as LeRoy. arianne graduated from Bagley HS in 1948. Doreen Nyby was born 3-4-5[...]e, the Olsons moved to Menomonee Falls, graduated from Medicine Lake in 1976. On 7-24-76 Doreen married[...]h LeRoy and Marianne worked at Allis Chalmers Co. of Nyby. Ed was born 11 -9-52 to Ed and Thelma Nyby of Plentywood, MT.[...]Vince Gaffney and leased a half section of farmland nearby. In the fall[...]of 1958 the Olsons moved to Poplar, where LeR[...] |
| [...]they have stopped the cattle drives, sold some of the cows and are just[...]n 4-8-06, in Vessleville, ND. In 1908, at the age of[...]flied a claim on a ½ section of land, northeast of Medicine Lake. In[...]Lake in 1938. In 1965 the Olsons moved west of Medicine Lake, near their lease Leona was born 1-30-20 in Hanks, ND. She is the daughter of land, where LeRoy set up his mechanic shop and did custom combin- Theodore and Oka Bergeron of Hanks. She spent a lot of her years with ing. In December 1968 they moved[...]ught her grandmother, Alice Smith of Medicine Lake. Leona later worked for into the L[...]ion he holds at the present time. Marianne is employed at Peterson's Ready to Wear in Plentywoo[...]as worked there since 1978. Karen graduated from MLHS in 1972 and went to Rapid City for a course[...]ere married 11-20-39 at Plentywood. Eugene Hanson of Flaxville on 6 18-83. They live on the family farm south of was the foreman for Dr. Storkan, whi[...]s moved into town for the Michael graduated from MLHS in 1973. Mike learned the[...]inson farm located 1/4 mi. east mechanic business from his dad, working with him at the Farm and of Medicine Lake (today known as the Don Tronson farm). Home. Mike married Beth Looman of Plentywood on 11 -29-7 4. He Along with farming, Eugene did a lot of various jobs, as well as dig- worked for the Snit[...]onths Gene was their home in Antelope, where Mike is employed at Christenson's Con- away[...]ocheting for her children. Marilyn graduated from MLHS in 1980. She is taking accounting, In 1963, t[...]se in responsibilities, worked for Snitzler Corp. of Froid and is presently employed at Eugene an[...]r months around Marble Christenson's Construction of Antelope. John lives in Plentywood.[...]t home. lot of pride in their yard and garden. Marianne is an active member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and[...]Simoneau of Zahl, D; Janice, married to Samuel Melton of Medicine[...]Lake; Theresa, married to Dean Groat of Big Fork, MT; Bill, married to CHARLOTTE PARENT H[...]Karen Drigert of West Germany; Alice, married to Robert Kirby of Charlotte Janet, daugh er of Wilfred and Dena Parent was born in Medicine Lake; Virginia, of Medicine Lake; and Theodore, married to Goodrich, NO in the home of her grandparents, 12-12-24. She attended Linda Hannah, of Pell City, AL. Gene and Leona have 21 grandchildren Griffin School, a short distance from the farm east of Medicine Lake, in and 8 great-grandchild[...]RALPH and RAMONA PARPART closed in the spring of 1935 as there would be only 2 students to at· Ralph was born at Antelope, MT a son of Paul and Ida Parpart. He tend. It was cheaper to[...]Ramona is the 1st child of Vernon and Millie Stevens. They lived Duane[...]MT and at Frannie, WY. southwest of Plentywood in 1940. For many years, 14 in all, they would drive their cattle from Luther Ramona has 2 sisters, Ardis,[...]other, Jerry also in Great to Luther. As the cost of gas has gone up and age has slowed them up[...] |
| [...]Since farming was a desire of Alfred's, they decided they would[...]Alfred and Harriet bought the Niezer farm north of Medicine La!<e[...]They had chickens, milk cows, cattle and a couple of Linda, Russ, Ralph, Randy, Ramona and Cas[...]es for the children . They usually hired a couple of young boys from[...]Medicine Lake to help haul bales of hay. Ralph and Ramona lived in Antelope wher[...]furnace . Lake Oil Co. and later for the city. He is now Postmaster, a position he The[...]pe, otherwise the chil- Traveling from Williston to New York by train took 3 days and th[...]Denmark, which took 1Odays. There firmed members of Medicine Lake Lutheran Church.[...]In 1963 they built a home using some material from the old Con- though all the Danes were there to meet them! Most of them were gregational Church. The blocks used for[...]ireplace in their home. No because of the rough sea. one did this kind of work, so he built a machine to split field stone,[...]s. He has been on Leonard graduated from Medicine Lake HS in 1958; Eileen in 1961 call sin[...]rge Klisis and they lived on the Klisis farm west of Reserve, until and their 2 sons live in Williston[...]sed Debbie (born 1970). land south of Antelope and constructed the 1st modern earth-sheltered Joyce married Edwin Eck of Lewistown and they now make their home in Sherida[...]home in Billings. Joyce works for the Bureau of Land Management and by while she's mowing the roof of their home. Ed is a lawyer, specializing in tax consulting.[...]Leonard (Pete) married Sandra (Aleksich) from Billings, formerly of Plentywood. Leonard is a stockbroker with Dain, Bosworth Inc., and HARRI[...]farm ing. farm in the northeast corner of Montana, near Reserve. They lived there until 1922, then moved on to a farm 2 miles west of Dagmar. Her sister, Hilda (Thuesen), her bro[...]Alfred Petersen, the son of Peter G. (Doc) and Kristine Petersen, The 19[...]was born at Dagmar, MT 10-7-10, the youngest of 12 children . His Chicago with a friend, Ragnhild[...]farm in to Minneapolis where she met a young man from Denmark named the Dagmar c[...]omesteaded near Grenora, ND. They raised a family of[...]of 1935 they moved to Fort Peck, where Alfred obtain[...]ster, Agnes Legge, managed the hotel for a period of time.[...]Gayle, was born. They spent the winter of 1936 at Wheeler feeling for-[...]d to -60 degrees; even the water in the reservoir of the cook[...] |
| [...]too, attended all 12 years of school in Medicine Lake, graduating with Th[...]a 4-wheel trailer and went to the class of 1932. After graduation, she went on to attend Min[...]y later moved to to return to Reserve. That trip is one she will never forget. With their Bu[...]ing thin and no money to purchase new ones, a lot of company later moved their business[...]hey could be, with just enough money for a couple of After retirement they moved to Billings where they live today. Homer cups of coffee.[...]y Supola reside in Billings. Fulkerson farm east of Medicine Lake. They lived there until 1942[...]Lambdin have 5 children, all adopted. Their home is in Missoula. rented the Ben Benson farmland and[...]8. John, moved into their newly-built home, which is now owned by William like his s[...]Lake. He then went on to graduate from the Pharmacy School at the U cancer.[...]of M. After graduation, John entered the Navy and se[...]a license in cosmetology at the end of WWII. After being discharged, he returned to Medi[...]urchased a home at Laurel, living there until May of and went to work in his father's busin[...]ame 1982, at wh ich time she married Jack Schiltz of Great Falls. Jack died business which he took over upon Clint's death. John married Ruth suddenly from a massive stroke 2-14-84. Monson of Fairview and they had 3 children, all of whom were Vance and Gayle attended all 12 y[...]ra, the 2nd born to John and Ruth became a RN and is married to Vance went to work for JC Penneys at O[...]Melinda Jack, the last child, is a CPA and works for Fairchild Instrument Co. in E[...]in On 2-6-55 Gayle married William Grothaus of Medicine Lake. They Medicine Lake. T[...]yn . Gayle and Bill are presently Virginia, the youngest of Clint and Marie Poe's children was born residing[...]on 5-19-26. She is married to Donald H. Carpenter. She has lived in Over the years some of Hazel's favorite pastimes have been bowl-[...]winters in Arizona, and her summers Virginia M. and Donald H. Carpenter. in Montana.[...]d in Sheridan County, To begin the history of Clinton J. Poe family, it is necessary to residing in Medicine Lake[...]Coming to Medicine Lake in the fall of 1976, he found a very nice year he decided to sta[...]as changed, Northern Railroad was branching north from the main line, so Clint and but the s[...]rior to 1976, he served in the United States Army from 1962-65, settled north of the present to n of edicine Lake in a town named and attended Northern ontana College from 1965-66. In 1966, he re- Flandrem . After a few m[...]isted into the United States Air Force and served from 1966-69. He would miss the town of Flandrem entirely, so the business people, in- served in South East Asia UTAPO Thailand from 1966 to 196 7. Being cluding Clint and Marie, mov[...]south to the present site discharged from the Air Force in 1969, Tom entered Middle Tenness[...]graduation in 1974 with a BS in Elementary still is located today, and started their family. The year[...]contract with the Medicine Lake schools 12 years of primary school in Medicine La e, graduated as sal[...]rved as a teacher/principal to date. in the class of 1929 , and then went on to attend U of for 2 more Tom received a masters in elementary education from Eastern years. She married Roy Provost of Bainville who was at the time ontana College with studies at the University of ontana in 1978. employed as an agent for the G Ra[...]Since that time, he has earned additional credits from Dawson Com· Provost otor Co. of Miles City and are now retired from that business. munity, Western ontana[...]elinda and Michelle are attending the University of Montana Phoenix, AZ. John is single and lives in California. Roger and his wife at issoula. Monica will graduate from high school in 1984, and Maury[...] |
| [...]to the farm in the morning. Toward the last years of his life, they They have been very rewarding years, because the town of had a son stay on the farm a[...]welcome and ac- go out and see how things were going. cepted him as a resident of the community. He belonged to the Kn ights of Columbus and other organizations.[...]He was Governor of the local Moose Lodge in Medicine Lake, and WILLI[...]and came after 33 wonderful years of marriage. with their parents to the United States[...]ntana to take a homestead some 15 miles northeast of Flandrem (now Medicine Lake) It was in Iowa[...]nd Marsh, Lee Anderson and Chad. He is employed by the Burling on Edwin.[...]have 3 children: Matthe , Kris and Frank. Jeannie is a nurse Mildred Reimers graduated from Business College in Fargo, ND and at[...]rial Hospital in Culbertson, T. worked in Chicago from 1934 to 1938. She married Magnus Danielson[...]0, Anthony Leo (Tony), their 4th son, as born. He is in Billings. She passed away there in 1973.[...]heri and Debbie. He Henry Reimers graduated from Billings Polytechnic and is a public[...]countant in Billings. He married Iris Daniels and is now semi-retired.[...]4-16-53. She is married to Benjamin Panotes. He is ith the Air Force Ruth Reimers graduated from nurses training in Billings, and[...]passed a ay. He is no 18, and ill graduat trom edicine La e HS Phyllis Lucille Sorensen Reuter as born 3 miles north of cCabe. in ay 1984. She attended cCa[...]or ing ith various organiza- school 2 miles east of the family farm. Her fol s, Harry and Pansy tions and is a charter member of the oose Lodge and also a VF Sorensen, bought a h[...]memb r. school. Phyllis graduated from high school in 1943. hen she as a senior, she als[...]IP REUTER her mother taught school 14 miles north of olf Point, at the ide By Rob rt[...](Grovom); Audrey Isabell e t of edicine La e. Phil as 1 of 1O living children-4 brothers (Francis); and Rose[...]5 sisters (Ann Helen, Frieda, Ber- 1976. Her dad is living in Shelton, A ith her sister, Audrey.[...]Phyllis or ed at the Froid Hotel and in the fall of or as present for the birth of the ins. The tiny babies ere a 1944, ent to Culbe[...]a time he orked for the US Engineer Corps in the of Medicine Lake. He ent through the 8th grade, and[...]t Fort Peck. Later he was trans- family farm most of his life. He orked hard all the time and when the[...]City, SD; then later to California. In the summer of 1944 built a house in town, he ould come i[...] |
| [...]here she met a young man, Craig Tande, from Scobey. Six years later keeper.[...]ought her back to us. Mida and I am a native of Saco, MT. My parents, Allilian and Charles Buffin[...]2 daughters, Maria (4) and Kendra (2). ington, 1 of 7 children. My parents farmed, and during the dry years of the early 30s, they moved to Chinook; later we re[...]Mae Tronson was born 5-6-30, the oldest of 6 children of Melvin met Phil. He immediately christened me "Bu[...]and Lu Tronson. In 1948 she graduated from Medicine Lake HS. After have retained through the[...]she was employed by the Mutual Life Insurance Co. of finished my last year of college, receiving a BS degree in secretarial[...]In April 1953 she married Keith Reynolds of Fromberg who was a tinued to work for the Eamon M[...]ke Insurance Keith finished his tour of duty. They soon moved to Molt, MT where Agency. H[...]In the fall of 1976 they purchased a ranch at Winnet where they[...]charter members of the Limousin Association and managed the 1st an-[...]Mae is the state secretary-treasurer. Keith is a past president of the association and is currently chairman of the State Seed Commission.[...]9. Rochelle Marie was born 5-2-54. Both graduated from the Medicine Lake schools. Lauren went on to Mont[...]ewistown- Stanford area. Rochelle attended 1 year of college at Montana State University, then transfe[...]On 7-2-77 , Rochelle married Dr. David Wuellner of St. Louis. They lived in Nashville for 5 years wh[...]y and They have a son, David of Reed Point, a daughter, Charlene of specialization. In June of 1983 they moved to Sedalia, MO to make Sidney, a daughter, Jolene of Mosby and Mark of Winnet. their permanent home. They have 3 childre[...]ossmeier was born at Norfolk, NE on 3-18-26 , son of John family circle was to be broken. Up to this t[...]Lauren then returned home to take over he duties of City Clerk and the Philippine Islands[...]the city and Lake Insurance and also of Lewie and Ada Christensen. She was in a family of 3 girls and 3 started a sports shop called Hook a[...]o ·sports life and the great outdoors- from Lynch, E ith a degree in normal training. She taught 3 years at it was a most integral part of his life. On 10-31 -79, Lauren was with a[...]EA came In tribute we thank God for the privilege of having known and loved, for into their c[...]nish on a part- At the arrival of electricity, Don left the farm and went to ork fo[...]sis. In 1968 I studied at a Government Institute .of the local REA as a lineman, or ing f[...]lete unless I mention In the fall of 1955, Don was interviewed for REA work in ontana[...]goodbyes and tears, the Rossmeier Vieira de Souza from Goiania, Brazil. " Mida" came to share her[...] |
| [...], Richard Alan, born on 6-29-57 , making a family of 2 Both have done extensive help w[...]d helped with various comm ittees over the period of time. Their Instead of accepting a transfer to Opheim, MT, Don accepted[...]ansferred to Medicine dening, their yard of well-kept lawn and flowers, and spending time Lak[...]s golfing and TV. Betty enjoys their present home from Frank Marsh in 1959. Don is an electrical ser- her yard, flowers, cr[...]e. 1967 found MDU putting in the new Hi-Line west of town. 1982 and They are proud to be a part of the Medicine Lake community and 1983 were very busy with the installation of new undergrou nd ser- they take prid[...]south and 1 mile east of Medicine Lake, on 5- 27 -13. She was the 3rd[...]of 5 children born to Susan C. and Frank J. French.[...]homesteaded by Irene's father when he came from his home in Green-[...]uggy to school, Their children all graduated from Medicine Lake HS. The boys and late[...]On 3-26 -67 , Cheryl married Roy Deubner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed- permanently. ward Deubner of Homestead. She attended college at Williston, whe[...]secretarial course. They now live on a farm east of Home- try had recovered from WWI and the drought years and subsequent stead an[...]south by train, and stayed overnight ith members of Waller of Homestead, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Myron Waller. They the ho[...]lowing day. presently live in Bozeman where Kenny is a computer programmer for Irene reme[...]Hotel, and one at the a private business and Anne is a housewife. They have 3 children:[...]Bainville. There ere plays and school dances. One of David Lee, Mark Bryan, and Kerri Ann. the interesting memories of the local dances as of the elec rici . in Donna attended school for[...]ned. There ass imming in the Bruce Bekkedahl, son of Mr. and rs. Oliver Bekkedahl of Williston, D summer and skating in the[...]s graduation, they moved to Williston, here Bruce is an at- edicine La e for Ed Po ers[...]Richard attended college at ational College of Business at Rapid Ing alson's store, op[...]d ing at Chicago, IL. He married Beverly Bartlett of yles, I on 6-3-83. (1912-65), of Froid. He attended the Universi of ontana at Their home is in Fort Wayne, I . Richard has an area of 6 states here issoula. Buck as the son of Susie and Arthur Ryder, who had come he is a trouble analyzer, correcting problems by phone or traveling to to the Froid area from orth Dakota in 1907 to homestead. Susie the spot. Beverly is an office supervisor for the same company in Fort[...]neral merchandise store and meat They are members of the American Lutheran Church. Don has been a[...]e store until dyman in helping anyone in the time of need; whatever the need may 1977, he[...]where she teaches at Culbertson HS. She is a graduate of the Universi-[...] |
| ty of Montana at Missoula. She received a master's degree from Mon- child born to Martin and Chri[...]Halseide his family to a farm west of Homestead, MT, where he attended a near- Brady, CPA, married to Kevin Brady, Helena. Kim is employed by the by country school. State of Montana as Accounting Supervisor, Department of Administra- Ella (Erck) Schlabs was the oldest of 3 children. She was born on tion.[...]inger) Erck. She has 2 brothers: Cletus of Seattle, WA, and Gerald of Havre. She is a graduate of Montana State University at Bozeman. She Escondido, CA. Ella graduated from Esmond HS and attended Dakota received a master's degree from Northern Montana College at Havre.[...]o, ND. After her children left home, she com- She is the Personnel Supervisor at Woolworths in Havre.[...]re HS. WA. At the age of 2, he moved to Medicine Lake with his parents, Irene has been a resident of Froid for 50 years and has been ac- where he later graduated from high school. He enlisted in the Army and tive in church and community work. She served as clerk of the Froid served 3 years. He served[...]Congregational Church for 25 years, was a member of the Board of After his discharge from the Army, he completed a course in meat cut- Directors of the Montana Grocer's Assn. and of the Roosevelt Co. ting and later completed an Electrical Lineman course. He is employed Library. She has also served as an officer of several local organiza- as a lineman[...]He graduated from Medicine Lake HS where he was an outstanding RAY[...]place for Medicine Lake HS in the 1969 September of 1884. My mother's parents lived in Mayville, ND.[...]rch at Powell, WY. Carol was born on 10-4-50, and is the 3rd of 6 I was born in Northwood, ND in November of 1919. My parents children born to Mary Irene (Everett) Kilness and Justin S. Kilness of were living in McCabe, MT where my dad was affil[...]employed by the Vista Public School System. Terry is In 1926 we moved to Minot, ND and returned[...]was in the 1st class wood. He graduated from Medicine Lake HS. He attended Eastern Mon- to graduate from the new school in 1938. I attended Montana State[...]future wife, Mary Ellen, Normal School in Dillon. From there I attended business college in Min-[...]-11 -77, Darryl married Mary Ellen Wesen at Queen of Angels In 1941 , I married Charles W. Billie[...]ussell married 6-28-53, and graduated from Glasgow HS. She is the youngest Jacie Novlard from Folkston, GA. They have 1 daughter, Lana.[...]to Arlene (Johnson) Wesen and Wes Wesen , who are of Allen was born in December 1946 in Billings.[...]nd Swedish descent. Mary has twin sisters, Sandra of Bozeman where he met and married Suzi Shima from Polson. They Denver, CO and Sharon of Thermopolis, WY. have a son and 2 daughters; 1 is deceased.[...]hing in the public school at After a divorce from Charles Bille, I married Ray Sandbak, who[...]and raised on the ranch we presently live on out of Broad- at Havre, MT. view. I have li[...]My father, Andrew Johnson, passed away in June of 1975 at[...]ionist at Sheridan Electric Great Falls. y memory of Medicine Lake as during the 30s when[...]e w in, and army worms invaded the CCC camp south of town. The bank burned 1 night in 1939 and that me[...]I was in the Honor Society, Lake. She is the youngest of the 1O Gentry children. played in he band under the direction of Mr. Kadlec, and received the After attending her freshman year of high school, she left edicine Citizenship award u[...]Lake in 194 5. She graduated from high school at Avenal, CA in 1948. My mother organized the Fireside Club which initiated the building of the tennis courts. DAVID and ELLA SCHLABS |
| On 10-1 0-50, Georgie married Robert Schmider of Kenmore, WA. Joe married Doris[...]re through the years. daughter of Victor and Alice Nyquist of Froid. Robert served in the Air Force during[...]Doris went to the Hammond school 1½ miles north of the family the rank of Staff Sergeant. After his discharge in 1953, he w[...]mother and goes to Medicine Lake HS. James, who is assistant Richelle Marie was born on 3-25-59. She is now attending manager of Anthony's in Plentywood, MT, also lives in Medici[...]Roger K. is married to Charlene Roness and they have 2 sons, Georgie's memories of Medicine Lake are still very vivid. She is Daren and LeAlan, who travel by bus to[...]d his family are living on the family farm and he is the 3rd generation of the Schmitz family to farm and ranch. JACK and KR[...]Steven M. is married to Kathleen Burns and they have 1 daughte[...]s Schmidt live in Reserve, MT. They are co-owners of Victoria Michelle. They live in Helena, MT, where he is employed in the J & M Service and co-manage Community Oil Co. Department of Natural Resources for the State of Montana. Jack's father, Ernest Frank Schmidt, was born on 4-9-1892 in Richard J. is employed with the Burlington Northern Railroad and is• Minnesota. Clara Munsch Schmidt was born on 2-[...]the late 1930s. They Larry J. is living in Fairview, MT, and is working for Farmer's moved to Flaxville, MT in th[...]Union Cenex and servicing their oil wells out of Sidney. 1951. There, Ernest Schmidt worked for th[...]d liked enjoyed their wonderful tour of Europe in 1983. her work in the cafes in Medicine Lake from 1951 until she passed away on 8-6-80.[...]Roger Schmitz, son of Joe and Doris Schmitz, was born in living in Minn[...]born 12-3-42, living in Fairview, MT; of Froid. His paternal grandparents are Mike and Anna Schmitz of Harvey Schmidt, born 6-21-44, living in Fairview,[...]e Lake. He grew up in Medicine Lake and graduated from Lake born 8-29-45, living in Sidney, MT; Elta Sch[...]at the Plentywood Farmers Union until the spring of 1971 . Medicine Lake Oil in 1980. In 1981, Jack a[...]rvice Station in Reserve, MT. Jack and Kris moved from riage to the former Charlene Rone[...]T. Medicine Lake. She also graduated from edicine Lake. Her parents She attended high schoo[...]d Sylvia are he for mer Florence Lansrud of edicine Lake and Almer Roness of Hoffman, residing 7 miles south of Froid, T. Paul was born on oo[...]hildren are: Cindy homesteaded east of edicine Lake. Paternal grandparents are Edna Hoff[...]and Gust Roness, who homesteaded north of cGregor, D. Hoffman, born 5-19-58; Danny Hoffman,[...]EPH and DORIS SCHMITZ Joe Schmitz was the son of Michael and Anna Schmitz. He grew up on his folks' homestead 14 miles southeast of edicine Lake, and went to school at the District o. 6 Lynd School, which was 1 mile north of the family homestead. Joe farmed and ranched with[...]ly. Hoger is active in the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Charlene in[...] |
| [...]oy exhibiting at the county fair, is showing Tennessee Walking horses. Harry is a lead singer in a especially grain and grain she[...]c organ study at age 5. He graduated from Pacific Lutheran University Cultural Exchange Lea[...]and later received an honorary Master's DeLattre, from Nice, France, came both years for a 4-week stay. He degree. He is a keyboard musician, arranger, producer of records and was 12 years old the 1st year. His pa[...]onal Who's Who in Music, Eighth Edition. His wife is joyed the ranch life so much he took a western sa[...]him. Martha B. O'Brien Wagner. She is a lalJoratory technician at Weyer- That was a won[...]Although Verna's home is now in Olympia, WA, she still has her Mel (M. C.) Shively was born in West Virginia in 1876. He married Montana land and memories of her childhood. They are pleasant; rais- Belle Hov[...]ol days, and wonderful friends. But most precious of all are he was almost 30. Due to many workers in the foundry not under- memories of her parents and of their faith and their non-defeatest at- standing[...]es during the depression and other years. Because of this Belle insisted on going west to homestead. T[...]George Simoneau was born 7-4-13, the son of Joseph and Lucille[...]Simoneau. He was 1 of 12 children raised on the family farm just west[...]of Hanks, ND. He served in WWII. Four months before[...]ed Laura Kelly in May 1944. Laura, the only child of John and[...]Annette Kelly, grew up 5 miles east of Medicine Lake.[...]try. He was a member of the 20th Armed Infantry Battalion, Company[...]B of the Army. In March of 1945, he was wounded in the back and[...]George and Laura made their home in Medicine Lake from 1945[...]was forced into an early retirement. Laura died of a heart attack[...]2-23-74, at their home in Missoula. George died of a heart attack on M. C. a[...]agecoach to Medicine Lake (then called Flandrem). From there they walked approximately 7 miles northeast in deep snow and each made a choice of land. In May, Mel and Belle returned with a few h[...]on and horses shipped to Culbertson in a box car. From there they went north by wagon, staying overnight[...]to carry on their memory. John was She graduated from edicine Lake HS and then from Dillon ontana born on 5-13-4[...]1, she moved to Washington. In Tacoma, WA she was of- 8-22-56. fice manager and rate[...]John has lived in Medicine Lake all of his life. After finishing the she sold real estate and worked for Washington State Department of 8th grade, he helped his dad ith[...]se his dad could find to do. After a couple years of this, In 1944, Verna married Gale C. Wagner of Olympia. His birthdate John decided it was time to move on so he went to work for William is 2-28-05 . Gale's father was Ezra B. Wagner and mo[...]epairing electric motors. He has in- far as helping his dad. When he was ready to move on,[...]studying organ at age 7. She earned her BA degree from Pacific Jami. Mabel also has 2 children in Edgar, NE. Sue Hoffsteader is mar- Lutheran University and has taught music, l[...]ed and has 3 children, and Mabel's son Ray Burris is also married and Edgemont Jr. HS near Tacoma, WA[...]Harry has 2 children. Aldrich, is a batallion chief in the Tacoma Fire Department. Their hobby Bob graduated from Medicine Lake HS in 1966. He went to Kin-[...] |
| [...]At Medicine Lake school Lucy taught a range of subjects to junior to the Marines, where he was s[...]graphy, world history, American history, problems of American his father and his 2 younger brothers. B[...]y and Nicole. began . The entire family is very active in the Catholic Church. Lucy was advisor for the Future Homemakers of America for 25 James graduated from Medicine Lake HS in 1971 . He moved to[...]ssoula to further his education at the University of Montana. In the following: organ i[...]lley; put window displays and seasonal 4 children from a previous marriage. They had 1 child of their own: decorations in an unused[...]ost money Dianne, born 12-8-80. However, she died of crib death 1-15-81 . They for a stat[...]d the most moved to Medicine Lake in 1981 . James is currently employed at money for[...]rams for the whole school; had annual style shows of gar- parents moved to Missoula. He graduated from Sentinel HS in ments they h[...]mar- tables as well as other areas of the school; and, lastly, earned money ried Vickie[...]y served as a Montana representative on the Board of Teen born 3-6-80. After Monarchs laid him off, To[...]Times national FHA magazine, was a member of the state advisory clothing store and a lumberyar[...]ard for FHA, and was chosen as an honorary member of that group moved to Alaska. Tom will be going to[...]1 time Lucy was active in dramatics, as director of all the March.[...]skits, and for 8 years presented the "Little Bit of[...]of the acts that were given . She also served as coo[...]ears and was later and Lucy attended all 12 years of school at Medicine Lake. represe[...]airs in- joyed being Mother Goose in the operetta of the same name. She was cluding bow[...]yle sho s. She has played the piano for secretary of the 1st 4-H Club and as an 8th grader she taught[...]ongregational mother the " new" water bath method of canning. In high school she Church[...]idge, sports often chaired parties, was president of the senior class, had the lead in events, and community affairs. Helping others is a favorite pastime. the senior play "Cyclone Sally," and was captain of the basketball Lucy had a si[...]were some of the 1st graduates of edicine Lake school. Their 1st She graduated from the University of ontana with a BA degree, school wa[...]e's dump and in 1958 she earned a Master's degree from Montana State Univer- ground and "Red" Bench as the teacher. abel graduated from a sity. Her 1st teaching position was the Points School out of Redstone, Spokane business school, as[...]Clarence graduated from the University of ontana at issoula[...]and as a superintendent of schools in S eetgrass, Jordan, and[...], ary Lou, run a food establishment and Elisabeth is[...]illiston. THEODORE BRIEN Because of a diabetic condition, he as forced to give up thi[...]Brien and Suzette Azure, whose parents ere of the Chippewa Tribes He was employed by Northwest[...]what was to become the present site of Walhalla in the Pembina hills. worths, and Lucy s[...]nipeg, Manitoba, looking in 1973 and Lucy retired from teaching that same year.[...] |
| [...]was born on 8-30-02, on a ranch north of Culbertson, and died on This was a gift from his in-laws. The Brien famity stayed in North[...]Dakota for many years, farming and working. Most of the children were 7-4-05. She died at 21 days old. The youngest member of the family is born there, the oldest educated there.[...]Stella Smith Delong, born north of Culbertson on 11 -9-08 . She lives in In the fall of 1901 , Theodore and Mary Rose, with their family[...]Jurdie lived on the ranch north of Culbertson until she was 9 years cabin by the Mi[...]fter traveling back to North Dakota in the spring of restaurant for a short period of time before moving to Glasgow. Her ear- 1902, th[...]. Their claim was 5 mites east on the north shore of She started school in Homestead, MT, and graduated from 8th grade in Medicine Lake, which is now owned by the Wildlife Refuge. Judith Gap, MT. After graduating from the 8th grade, she spent some The family f[...]helped with the chores and worked most of her time was spent living with her brother Nig, west of for farmers and neighbors digging rocks and stac[...]Jurdie Smith family . Of the 7 boys and 5 girls born of this union, all are deceased with the exception of Clarice. Theodore and Mary Rose were blessed with[...]School and graduated from Medicine Lake HS in 1942. After gradua- On[...]as born on 11 -15-1895 at Culbertson, MT, on what is now Jack and lived in Wenatchee[...], Jane, the Diamond Ranch. The Smiths farmed west of Medicine Lake from and Dennis. Tudie lives in Quin[...]present time. 1924 to 1934. During the dust bowl of the '30s, they moved to Fort[...]e attended Thornwood Country School and graduated from Of this union 1 child was born; he died in 1940 at a[...]. They have 3 children: Kim William, Cyrene north of Poplar.[...]Gus and Jurdie were divorced in March of 1931 .[...]wor ed for Seth Folsum, on a ranch 18 miles north of Culbertson or 4½ miles south est of near Antelope. He loved sports and played baseball for 5 years on the what is now Homestead, T.[...]Antelope team. Later he homesteaded 16 miles west of Antelope. He Her father was Jorden Patterso[...]od school and the Medicine trailed 2 cattle herds from Texas to ontana. Charlie M. Russell was Lake HS. He is married to Jean Smith and they live in Green Acres, WA on 1 of the drives, at which time he as inspired to paint[...]yan Evans, born on 5-11 -26 in painting, The Last of the 5 000. Her father as the 1st sheriff in Valle[...]ended Thornwood Country School and gradu- County, of which Sheridan County was part of at that time. ated from edicine Lake HS in 1941. She received a teaching[...]on Smith. She as born on tificate from the College of Great Falls. She now lives in Helena, MT, 6-7-187[...]here she has orked for the Department of Agricutture for 30 years. After moving to North D[...]arents as a young girl, she was ary is married to Benjamin Gunn Evans. They have 4 children: Larry, married to William Weaver for a short period of time, which ended in Susan, Steven a[...]married Rolland Van Skiever in from previous marriages together and then had 4 children of their own. 1917. During her lifetime she managed[...]They lived on a farm 22 miles west of Medicine Lake. In early years throughout M[...] |
| [...]Stanford, MT and 1 sister, She attended 12 years of school in Medicine Lake, graduating in 1954.[...]Kenneth Christensen, lives in Cody, WY and Norbo of Medicine Lake in 1956. She received her BS in hom[...]ives in Salt Lake City, UT. Alice has 4 economics from the University of Honolulu. They have 2 boys, Kirk grandchildren, Jerald Christensen, of Casper, WY and David Myron and Randy Jay. They now live in Alexandria, VA, where Pat is a Christensen of Cody, WY, and Lissa and Tyrel Piper, both of Salt Lake reading consultant in an elementary school and Gary is an ad- City, UT. She has 2 gre[...]Christensen of Casper, WY. Richard Patterson was born on 7-15-37, in Plentywood, MT. After attending 12 years of school at Medicine Lake, he graduated in 1955.[...]e received a BS in agricultural education in 1959 from MSC. Rick married Joy Warwick of Conrad, MT in 1959. Ernest M.[...]CO, where Rick just across the road from the farm. He and his brother, Herb, helped works[...]fred Parents' in the fall with the butcher- ating from high school in 1958, she enrolled at MSC. The next year ing of a steer and hogs for canned meat, hams, bacon and[...]ends would go to Sidney and Fairview in education from Northern Montana College in 1961 . She married Ke[...]t harvest. In the late '30s, he rented a McKibben from Taber, Alberta. They have 2 children: Sherri Rae and quarter of land to farm. During the WPA era, he worked on th[...]ank Danielson, worked on The youngest member of the family, Kathleen (Kay), was born on[...]nd Kay Brink- man's story. ~ Jurdie is an active member in the Congregational Church and[...]and the VFW auxiliary, both in Medicine Lake. She is a form er member of the Fireside Club, a past 4-H leader, and belonge[...]er father, George Richwine, homesteaded northeast of Medicine Lake. He married Alice Haines, who had a homestead east of Froid and he worked both farms. Alice Anne was baptized in the Church of the Brethren east of Froid, graduated from Froid HS in 1934. She attended college in Havre and taught school at the Nyquist school east of Froid. arian was born at Starbuc[...]She married Herbert Snellman, the oldest son of Frank and school in innesota, and graduated from the 8th grade at ritlng Caroline Snellman, of Medicine Lake in 1937. Their daughter, Beverly[...]nd after her birth Alice graduated from edicine la e HS in April 1934. She orked as a wen[...]Ernie as a Life ember of Moose Lodge 1343, Legionnaire of[...]the help of Jack. She is a member of Women of the oose 1193 at[...]edicine Lake, has held officer stations and is a member of Academy of Friendship.[...]ASCS office for 4 years. She married Ralph Becker of Raymond , MT on[...]5 -48. Herbert and Alice were divorced in of the Penney store in Hot Springs, SD and is now managing the Pen- 1950.[...]on AZ. Alice now lives in Phoenix, AZ during most of the year. 2-20-62. Sh[...] |
| graduate as a RN in May 1984. " Ernie" is a farm machines broker. gold mine and Alice taught school. From Toston they moved to Great They live in Kearney,[...]nic for International Harvester. Casper, WY. She is a college student and works part-time as a cashie[...]rney. Tina was born on 1-27-67 in Casper, WY. She is Alice and Herb were divorced in 1950[...]udent in Kearney. Alisa was born on 11 -6-71. She is a to Medicine Lake. grade school student. The Becker family is involved in church work, In 1954 Herb went into partnership with John Shoal of Plentywood tennis, golf and hunting.[...]NELLMAN Gordon D. Snellman, the 7th child of Frank and Caroline Snellman, was born 2-4-24 i[...]ng in 1942. Evelyn Deubner, the 3rd child of Edward and Lola Deubner, was born 6-23-21 in Ho[...]in Williston. They He moved from the Medicine Lake area to Bozeman in 1958. After[...]aomi White lived until 1964, with the exception of a couple years on the bird in 1968 in Orofino, ID. He retired from Anaconda Company in 1979. refuge. Then Gordon worked for the US Department of Agriculture They still make thei[...]esting cattle for brucellosis, all over the state of Montana for 10-12 months and spending th[...]y 4 years until he passed away in September 1951 from obstructive JOHN E. and CASANDRA[...]"Jack" was born in Plentywood, MT on 3-2-41 , son of Ernie and Charles (Chuck) was born November 1956[...]Bolstad. He attended Medicine Lake school. From 1961 -67, Jack Missoula in 1964. We leased a 76[...]en not in Canada or later moving to a ranch east of Stevensville, MT.[...]ing, Jack again worked on the farm. In the summer of 196 7, the late '60s for over 11 years, retiring[...]in Missoula to be near his 3 sons. He was a lover of there for the next 3 years during the sp[...]months. animals. He passed away in September 1983 from a massive heart at- On 12-5-6[...]2-5-1869. Nicole live on a ranch on the outskirts of Helena. He has a car dealer- Jack was a[...]chard, Susan, Luke and Joby live on a ranch south of Charlo. He is a feed, seed and fertilizer consultant for Cenex[...], Travis, Ashley and Beau live in Helena where he is part owner in his brother Tom's car dealership an[...]8-continuing to teach until her retire- ment. She is Mrs. Eugene Thompson of Reserve. HERBERT SNELLMAN |
| [...]lworth's through Christmas, west of Homestead in 197 4. They have lived in Medicine L[...]They returned to Medicine Lake in the summer of 1972. Jack Verlayne (Mrs.[...]his parents' farm in his Her husband is employed by Roosevelt County. Verlayne graduated[...]g at the Jack and Jill grocery store from Medicine Lake HS in 1969, and attended Kinman Bus[...]Randy was born 7-28 -52 . He graduated from Medicine Lake HS in nicknamed her "Candy". She wa[...]1970. He married Yvonne Abar of Reserve in 1972. They have 1 son, grandmothers, C[...]Danny was born 4-22 -54. He graduated from Medicine Lake HS in Candy loves basketball and is looking forward to being on the grade[...]year she can start band and she's ex- of Bowdon , ND in 197 4. They have 3 sons: Scott, Ja[...]They live in Townsend, MT, where he is a lineman for the Vigilante begun to enjoy workin[...]Frank was born 7-15-55. He graduated from Medicine Lake HS in Refuge again and he is employed there at the present time. Jack is tru- 1973. He married Susan Crain of Froid, MT in 1978. They live on the ly a "jack of all trades." He's done all the remodeling of their home in fam ily farm west of Medicine Lake. Medicine Lake, including building[...]t-time as a clerk at the Jack and Jill in edicine is doing very well. When he has time, Jack loves to[...]Lake. fie or shotgun. His greatest love is mechanics-there is nothing he likes better than working on a motor.[...]edicine Lake school as a custodian. The best part of her job is being around the Fred (Fritz) Spenc[...]id parents and sister Mattie in June of 1907. Here he grew up on the basketball fan . She[...]fam ily homestead located 7½ miles northeast of Flandrem. He attend- Cassie has been a Sunday sch[...]Kenny was born on 10-16-26, the youngest child of Frank and Caroline Snellman. He grew up on the family farm east of Medicine Lake. He attended school at the Smith school across the road from the farm , and later attended school in Medicine[...]e Army, serving in France and Germany as a member of the Civilian Investigation Department, which was[...]d at Fort Lewis, WA in 1947. After returning from the Army, he helped on the family farm . In 1949,[...]32 in Gladmar, Saskatchewan, Canada, the daughter of Albert and Helga Norman. Hazel moved ith her fami[...]1st started work on REA construction in the fall of 1949, He was married 7-30-40 i[...]worked as a security guard at a bank for a number of years before following winter he spent checking t[...]fishing and hunting. on the construction of the edicine Lake school during the inter of Fritz' family included: attie Spencer Eid ho passed a ay 1953 and the spring of 1954. On 7·1·54 he ent to ork as a lineman[...]brother Harry is retired and resides at Camino Island, WA and youn[...]brother Ralph who lives in Plentywood. est of edicine Lake and started raising cattle; and enny[...]dy, Danny and Frank. They purchased another piece of[...]9 as a sad time. Ralph R. Spencer is the youngest son of Edward L. Spencer and Their oldest daughter, Sharon, became 111 and died of cancer at the age Sophie Horstmann , who were married at Racine, MN on 3-26 -06. Ed- of 9.[...]nch homestead 7½ miles northeast of what is now Medicine Lake. Edward[...] |
| [...]her jobs including in the spring of 1927. road construction and dam building. During[...]eck Dam on NYA as did many other boys. In January of 1942, Ralph enlisted in the United States Army A[...]usse, Tunis, Sfax and Tripoli. He was the only 1 of his squadron that sailed, in a very small English ship, from the ancient city of Carthage, Africa, to Syracuse, Sicily. He was later stationed at Palermo and Trapani. He convoyed from Palermo to the Straits of Messina, across by ferry and then convoyed to Nap[...]mpaign. At that time, he married of Medicine Lake; 2 years were spent teaching in the Griffin School (Addolorata) Dolores A. D' Angelo, daughter of Francesco D' Angelo and about 3 miles east of Medicine Lake; the last 5 years she taught in the[...]Consolidated school, 2 miles east of Homestead. Isobel believed that In Dolores'[...]Princess Mia Pia, she had a great group of pupils there. Previous to her hiring, 2 teachers daughter of Queen Elena and King Umberto; she lived across the street had been employed. from the Royal Palace. Isobel graduated from Montana State Normal College, Dillon, MT, A[...]each primary grades in the Medicine Lake the Isle of Capri for 15 days. In November 1946, they returned to school in the fall of 19 36 and remained until the spring of 1941. Medicine Lake. He farmed and also worked as[...]Don During the summer of 1941 , Isobel visited her sister and brother- (T-[...]quested and received a year's leave of absence from teaching in[...]Medicine Lake. Instead of returning to teach, she accepted a position[...]Language Institute, Presidio of Monterey, CA, where she remained until[...]At present, Isobel is enjoying the leisure of retirement in Monterey,[...]Bud was the 3rd child and 2nd son of Walter G. and Kathleen[...]parents' homestead 3 miles north of Froid, MT. He was employed at hours after birth.[...], sold Watkins products, did custom threshing for from Medicine Lake HS and is a graduate of the University of Montana Art Ryder, and worked on farms. In 1925, he moved to Medicine Lake with a aster of Arts degree. He resides at Battle Ground, WA with[...]lerk in the Ed Stubban store. wife, Pam Donaldson of Kalispell, T, son Aaron, and daughter[...]nio P., born 11 -2-49 at Williston, ND, graduated from 1916, she moved with her parents, Lewis and Clara Bye Smith, to Out- Medicine Lake HS and is a graduate of the University of Montana with look, MT. They spent that winter on great-grandfather, George W. a Bachelor of Arts degree. He and his wife, June Childress of Fairfax, Smith's homestead. In the spring of 1917, her parents shipped their VA have 5 sons: A[...]on their farm claim 20 Williston , NO, graduated from Medicine Lake HS and is a graduate of miles northwest of Poplar. A year or so later, they moved into Wolf the Universi1y of Montana with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He is now a Point so the children could a[...]l checker. In the mid '20s and the discontinuance of Wolf own and operate Cameo Portraits of Plentywood, MT.[...]en they moved into Wolf Point again. Lewis master of VFW Post 8869 of edicine Lake and is also a lifetime died in 1943[...]constructed and graveled. the farm 3 miles north of Froid, to Walter and Kathleen Stephens.[...] |
| manager for Frank French's Lakeview Tavern. In May of 193 7, the for Walt Disney Produc[...]anoga Park, CA. Janice CCC moved to Medicine Lake from Valley City, ND, and set up its camp graduated from the University at Missoula in 1959, and has taugh[...]e native 5-8-65. "pretties"; and all of them were excellent dancers. Romances were[...]Lean was born on 2-20-44. He married Gloria Olson of abound and many culminated in marriage. The Lakeview Tavern did a Dagmar. Jim graduated from Northern College at Havre in 1968. He very brisk[...]Bud died on 11 -10-64, and is buried in Froid next to his mother,[...]Bert is an active member of the VFW Auxiliary and Women of the Moose. She is retired and lives in Medicine Lake.[...], the Stephens family began its Bud trucked coal from Noonan, ND to the CCC camp and to the Evans[...]his family in Miles City while he journeyed dren from Reserve and Homestead to Medicine Lake.[...]ed a In 1943, Bud bought the Lake Hotel-Bar from Inez Wigmore log cabin in Culbe[...]Their claims were located 18 miles north of Culbertson and 3 miles characters in that era who[...]d to the merriment and resulting north of what is now Froid, MT. In the spring of 1908, r. Stephens success of the business were not mentioned. One was Margaret[...]d in a haywagon pulled by 2 horses, Cabe, manager of the Club Lounge, who served the best home-cooked[...]arns and chicken houses. and Dick, were the topic of conversation. At the tender age of 5 years, they were comic entertainers. Bud's sist[...]own and could frequent the Club Bar, the hilarity of a crowd could be heard across the street. The lau[...]nd faithful bartender, and an inveterate purveyor of dupiety. " oke's" fish story will bear this out. " oke" as a name shortened from "Smokey." While tending the hotel furnace 1 day,[...]the door. The bystanders ere shoe ed at 1st sight of him then started to On 9-4[...]Isobel athleen, as born. This arrival laugh. One of the fellows asked, "What happened to you, 'Smo ey'?" completed their fam ily of 2 sons and 2 daughters. The answer he gave can't[...]e" Entertainment consisted of a dinner with a neighbor and an even- from "Smokey" came into being. ing of visiting or playing cards. The Stephens family pl[...]as a public spirited man and always anted a piece of the hist. The teenage children play[...]er Battlefield," and did the honors From 1908-16, r. Stephens prospered. He increased his[...]nd died on 7-6-76 . He advice and use of his equipment. The family named the farm "Pleasan[...]ssoula. Jae was a lineman for Sheridan County REC from place. 1956-64, when he move[...]rs. Stephens was now left with the responsibility of rearing the Janice Lorraine was born on 3-1[...]hn F. children. At the outbreak of WWI , James Leslie (Les) enlisted in the Smalley of Van Nuys, CA on 7-3-64 . John works in the[...] |
| [...]They have been co-superintendents of Sunday school and have taught never moved back to the farm for any length of time. for 30 years. From 1923-25, Mrs. Stephens managed the Vendome rooming house on Main Street in Froid. In the spring of 1925, the Stephens RICK and IRENE[...]Rick Strauss came to Medicine Lake in the fall of 1971 to begin operated a maternity hospital on Ma[...]ephens, his teaching career. He came from Polson, MT and was a University of Chiropractor, and Dr. H. B. Cloud, MD, maintained[...]. Cloud left In the fall of 1972 Irene Kachena came to Medicine Lake to teach[...]After 2 years of courtship, Rick and Irene were married on[...]7-27-74. They both continued to teach until May of 1976 when Irene LORRING and ARDIS STEVENS[...]ie Stevens were renting the Jens Jensen farm east of Reserve when Ardis was born, 9-6-32. Her earliest memories are of living on the March farm , southwest of Plentywood. Ardis went to school at Antelope and Voight, a country school 2 miles from home. The children walked to school as long as we[...]fixed up with a tank heater, and a roof over most of the high box. Ardis, Corrine and Ramona sat on a[...]d Irene are active members in the community. Rick is thought that she really meant it! On 10-20-50 Ard[...]ng a volunteer fireman and a member of the Quick Response Unit. Irene is Stevens at the Antelope Lutheran Church. They had[...]a VFW auxiliary member, and an active member of St. Patrick's Altar before at the Harvest Festival dance. Lorring was born 7-17-28, son of Society. As members of St. Patrick's church , Irene and Rick are both Dennis and Anne Stevens, from Medicine Lake. He attended and Eucharistic ministers, Irene is song leader and Rick is financial chair- graduated from MLHS.[...]rvin was born 6-10-06 to Frank and Alice Stringer of Porter, MN.[...]of DeLamere, ND. She came to Medicine Lake with her[...]mith school for 6 years and completed grade Lake, from Pete Canole. I was the house in which Lorring s A[...]liston, ND where Naomi was enrolled in UMARC. She is now married in Plentywood by J[...]Herbert college for 2 years before the temptation of "big money' in the " oil Snellman. Th[...]t fall on 9-13-33 . That winter they lived months of the year, where Ardis works at Hand H shoes, and[...]xt summer they had dust storms and many farm east of Medicine Lake the remaining months.[...] |
| [...]Olson of Froid, on 9-11-60 . He was Chief of Police for Medicine Lake Their 2nd daughter[...]rmed and worked for the refuge during the winters of 1935 active duty and 4 years inacti[...]60 degrees and After returning from the service, Lloyd went to Butte, MT. He the folk[...]here for 19 years, They lived in many kinds of places including small, 2-room apart-[...]wn D & S ments and a barbershop. They had learned how to cope. Fencing Co[...]The fam ily belongs to many clubs. One is the Rodeo Club in which Ervin bought 80 acres from the county and moved a small 2-story[...]house there. Lil lived in the house and took care of the cattle while trail rides. Janet[...]sed cattle. They moved out March 17 and took part of their things with them. They needed to go back the next day for the rest of their things and to get groceries. That morn ing[...]t subsided, the manager Orland is a son of Frank and Alice Stringer. Both have passed called[...]rounding community. Horseback as the means of travel at that time. Degree" and was Deputy Supre[...]ent to ork for Harris Construction Co. of Scobey, driving truck. He He and his brothe[...]h ine farm. Orland orked PA on the ildlife Refuge of for Medicine Lake. Ervin was the manager for the[...]their o n place, here the Prairie Sand and Gravel is In 1969 Ervin had a cancerous lung removed[...]here until 1959. They purchased the old very well from the surgery. Ervin passed away from polymyosits and a massive stroke on[...]hours from the county he orked on the farm for himself. He r[...]. Their children are Leatha ( rs. from the county ith 33 years. Rick Thayer) and 3 boys,[...]ie. Frances is the daughter of Frank and Caroline Snellman. Frank Donna mar[...]brothers and 3 sisters: Lillian Stringer of Medicine Lake; Gladys Herzog Bonnie, Mrs. Hu[...]and Grace, deceased; Herbert Snellman of Butte, MT; Ernest, de-[...]man of Medicine Lake. LLOYD and DOLORES STRINGER[...]Lloyd was born on 11-10-38. He received 12 years of education of high school at Medicine Lake. During the war, she[...]graduation. Lloyd married Dolores Olson, daughter of Segrud ed to be done. Af[...] |
| [...]n 3-13-71, Wayne married Kathleen Lucas, daughter of Frank Since all the chicks left the nest, Fran has taken up oil painting, and Irma Lucas of Plentywood. sketching and needlework. Their hobbi[...]Williston, ND. She attended her 1st and bowling, of which she has held several different offices. 4 years of school in Grenora. Moving to Chinook in 1961, she[...]2 years of school. In 1963, her family moved to Plentywood,[...]belong to various clubs in the community of Medicine Lake. Kathy has[...]y in November 1970 at Boulder, MT; Lloyd Stringer of Butte, MT; Ron Stringer of Belgrade, MT; Wayne Stringer of Medicine Lake, MT; and[...], Wayne and Travis Stringer. Doreen Stringer Nyby of Belgrade, MT.[...]ad GEORGE and ESTER STROMBERG again" from east to west. George is a native of Sheridan County. He was born and lived all[...]is parents, Oscar and Marie, farmed 12 miles east of Medicine Lake. He graduated from Medicine Lake HS in 1941 and in 1942[...]n) Holmgaard. She spent 15½ years there. Because of[...]ealth they moved to Sheridan County in the spring of[...]had the radio on and suddenly the announcement of the attack on Pearl Ron was married to Judy[...]Ron's hobbies are shooting years of war. Men gone to war-not knowing where they were[...]eek they would hear of someone close killed, wounded or missing in[...]have coupons to buy sugar, meat· only 4 gallons of gas Wayne Stringer, born 10-3-48 in Williston, D, is the son of Orland a week. Coupons even for shoes-1[...]d talk and Frances Stringer. He attended 12 years of school at edicine about paper sh[...]nd the Buda Wauka was cut down to half the number of farmhand on neighboring farms before going to work for John Deere of issues. Finally on 9-1 4-45 the Japan[...]her ay home from work on the streetcar in Minneapolis. Bells began In April of 1968, Wayne was drafted into the Army. He served[...]The war was over! Heart. In February of 1970, Wayne received a Medical Discharge from George was discharged an[...] |
| [...]n 1958. They were 1st in the Eamon building which is now owned by J and L Implement. They then purchased the old Ford building, in 1960, from Nels Lodahl and are still in business there.[...]e They had 4 children: Judith Ann graduated from Medicine Lake in theater in Grenora for[...]until November 1958, when the coming of television made it no longer Phillips and has 1 s[...]he lives in Hillsboro, OR and practical. is employed at INTEL as a financial analyst. From 1936-46, he managed the Medicine Lake Realty Co.[...]roid for several years. Terry Ray graduated from Medicine Lake in 196 7; graduated from In the early '5 0s, Gladys decided[...]e taught at Medicine Lake through the school year of charge, he worked in Glendive and Sidney. In 1979[...]dys taught school. Janice Lavonne graduated from high school in 1968; attended[...]h, OR. She married Michael Signorelli in 1981 and is now employed by the Clark County School District[...]n in Bis- George and Ester have been a part of many community organiza- marck, D. Th[...]ndy Hansen). The enrollment included the 5 oldest of the the Lutheran church for 11 years. George was[...], in Firemens-being the Firechief after the death of also attended school in Plen ood, edic[...]early age David as involved in ranching. The care of the been active in the VFW and Auxiliary; George being Commander herd of cattle and of horses as a full-time job on his father's ranch a[...]n Butte in the mines. Later he orked on oil honor of being appointed to a state office twice.[...]They lived on their farm est of Reserve for 30 years. They both[...]was born in inneapolis, on 9-17-01 , a son of ERNEST ALVIN (CHIC) SUMMERS Edward and Jo[...](Chic) Summers (8-9-18 to 1-14-76) as born at the of 1906 with his parents and si ers inda, Gina and argaret, to ranch home est of Reserve. He attended schools at Rock Springs. h[...]s in the 1st group inducted into military service from school for 3 months in 1908 and 3 months in 1909.[...]d the Army in Oc· night a few miles out of Pearl Harbor when the bombing took place. He tobe[...]Bat• sa duty in several areas of the Asiatic-Pacific theater, including tallion. Almost all of his Army career as spent in Texas. At 1 time[...]Solomons. He earned several they were transferred from 1 camp to another, and alked all the ay[...]He and Berniece Norman from Scobey were married in 1946. They After gra[...]had 1 daughter, Carla Sue, born in 1947. She is a teacher. Carla mar- back to Medicine Lak[...] |
| [...]received several medals and held the rank of Coxswain when dis- Fred Summers Jr. (7-5-16[...]ry service in January 1945. He summer of 1949. Ralph was a painter by trade and also paint[...]r his discharge, he tures, which many of his friends have today. He enjoyed drawing while[...]Russell, their oldest sen, graduated from Medicine Lake HS in Much of his life was spent at home helping his parents with the 1968. He served in the Marines from 1968-70 and married Linda farming and with the cattle. After the deaths of his parents, he worked Hastings of Florida, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Azure. They have 1 on farms in[...]s attended Manatee Jr. College and the University of South Florida. He is a building contractor and Linda has her own beaut[...]ked at Ben Franklin in Plenty- Walker ranch west of Homestead, MT.[...]ers ranch home. Mrs. Leona Yeager from Minot, ND and they have 2 children. Suzan still f[...]s own business, Montana Star enrollment consisted of the Mork, the Walikonis and the Summers[...]t Great the Rock Springs school. Nellie graduated from the 8th grade there. Plains Supply in[...]oplar and Brockton. After this writing he is attending taxidermy school in Minnesota. Ralph lives graduating from Brockton, she attended Chemawa at Salem, OR. Ther[...]Mike graduated from Medicine Lake in 1975, was employed at the N[...]have 1 daughter. At this writing Bonnie is attending beauty school and school in Wyoming and[...]. During WWII she worked in Salt Mike is working in the oil field. Lake City and then Rich[...]drafting Richard graduated from Medicine Lake in 1978 and was employed department[...]nd between them Cerrito, CA until Clinton retired from Standard Oil. They now live in they hav[...]Medicine Nellie has a son, Fred Nesbit, who is a stationary engineer at Lake. Kaiser[...]MERS photography business. Fred has 2 sons, David of Sacramento, CA and Robert Irving Summers (8-28-22 to 1-3-77) was born at home on Fred, Jr. of Corvallis, OR. the ranch west of Reserve. He attended school at Rock Springs and[...]graduated from Brockton HS. He was interested in track and footb[...]and was the athlete of the family. RALPH F. SUMMERS[...]ilitary duty in Ralph F. Summers was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Summers Sr. severa[...]tal in Guinea. Medicine Lake, which is now called Erickson's Apts. Michael died at[...]In 1948 Robert and Lillian Burshia of Poplar were married. They[...]In May, 1970 Robert married Marie Smith of Poplar. They had 1[...]head custodian for the tribes at the time of his death.[...]both passed The family lived on a ranch west of Reserve and from the time he away. Oscar is the oldest of 7 children; 4 sisters and 3 brothers, all liv- was old or big enough to ride, he spent most of his time on a horse. He ing at the present time. attended country school a mile from the ranch , going to Chemawa, OR[...]service during WWII in June 1942. He in the fall of 1939 for 4 years. He was state lightweight champi[...]Oscar left Bejou, MN in the spring of 1947 and moved to Reserve Pacific and was[...] |
| [...]Oscar continued working there for Minnie Severson of Flaxville. He married Eunice Torgrimson at R[...]as employed on the Minnie Severson farm as a cook from 1950-53. In August 1953, they moved to Plentywood[...]ison, ND. Jerry, the 4th child was born 5-8-64 at From 1964-69 she worked on the farm for Kristine, Henr[...]Allen married Kelly Overland, daughter of Terry Overland of Home-[...]father. He is now employed at Lower Yellowstone Rural Electric.[...]ordon Svenby. Jerry is presently in college.[...]dren were grown, Leona worked at the cafe, school is married to Jim L. Pope and they live in Sidney. Judie is employed as cafeteria, and is now employed at Hutslar's Hardware. a secretary a[...]n, born to Melvin Cornelius Tronson and graduated from Medicine Lake HS in 1960, and now lives in Whitef[...]8·38, was born at home on the place where MT. He is employed as a mechanic in Kalispell, MT. He has a son and he now resides. At the time of his birth, his brothers and sisters had daughter, Jeff and Laurie. Laurie is married, lives in Be.lgrade, MT and the[...]has a son and daughter. Jeff married Dixie Portra of Froid, MT. They go there anyway, she, with the help of · rs. Frank Ator (Bertha), made have a son and l[...]e. After the baby's birth, Lula son. He graduated from Medicine Lake HS in 1972. He then worked at[...]or gave her per- the Farmers' Elevator in Reserve from 1973 until July 1977. In August mission to return to the rest of her family. 1977, he moved to Great Falls and wen[...]ana Mer· After graduating from high school in Medicine Lake, Donald joined chandising and is still employed there at the present time. He is not the Army in January 195 7. He spe[...]he service, he ent to work in Billings, Oscar is still employed at the Larsen Farms and they live[...]he, with the help of his wife, raised hogs, sheep and a few calves. AR[...]Leona as born on 3-11-39 at andan, D, the 3rd of 3 children, to Ralph and Monica Erhardt. She went[...]ur as born on 10-23-34 in Mandan, D the 5th child of 9, to Peter and Helen Thiel. He went to sc[...] |
| [...]Janice Lynn. March of 1978, she worked as officer-in-charge at Antelope[...]12-2-78, Charlotte was appointed Postmaster of the Antelope Post Of- the family farm in Medicine Lake. They lived the next years with his fice and is there at this writing. mother, then built their o[...]9 purchased the farmland graduated from the Medicine Lake schools. Steven, born 4-1-56, at- from her. tended and graduated from Kinman Business University in Spokane, There[...]ace when the house was built. WA. He is currently employed with Sheridan Electric Co-op in Medicine The barn had been moved from Emil Blank's farm by Gene Parent, who[...]e before Don and Carrol moved here. With the help of Technical Institute in East Grand Fork[...]11-6-58. He graduated from Medicine Lake HS and Wyoming Wendy Michelle[...]Janice love Technical Institute of Laramie, WY. His parents are Dick and Maxine hors[...]-H Horse Project. Ted and Brunsvold of Sidney, MT. Making their home in the Sidney area,[...]re very .active in 4-H and have completed 6 years of various proj- and Randy have 2 daughters:[...]Lunde, born 6-1-61, on 8-14-82. Clinton graduated from chased a semi-truck in 1980 and this keeps him fa[...]Institute in winter. The family also attends most of the sports events participated Billings, MT. His parents are Larry Lunde of Plentywood, MT, and Mrs. in by family members. Th[...]n Plentywood, where Dean (Teri) Groat of Big Fork, MT. Sharri and Clinton live in Medicine[...]ived here in 1972. Lake. Youngest of the Tronson children is Stephanie, born 7-2-64. Carrol comes from Lovell, WY . She is the daughter of Warren Clif- "Steph" enrolled in the LaReina School of Cosmetology in Billings, MT, ford Lindsay and Erm[...]becoming a licensed beautician in March of 1984. Horn Basin in Wyoming, where Cliff farmed a[...]The Tronson family are members of the Medicine Lake Lutheran and ranch where they grew sugar beets and raised thousands of Church. Melvin and Charlotte h[...]capacities of the ALCW and taught Sunday school during and afte[...]their children attended. Melvin has been a member of the Medicine MELVIN and CHARLOTTE TRONSON[...]Lake Volunteer Fire Dept. since 1962, a director of the Farmers Co-op The Tronsons grew up in th[...]Store (the present Jack and Jill store). Melvin is a member of the 11-15-34 to Melvin and Lu Tronson west of Medicine Lake, near the Williston[...]present area sport activities. Both agree, "Home is Lake in March 1945. She remembers this well as a 4th grader where the heart is." .. . and this home is Medicine Lake. because of the teasing about her thick, gold-rim glasses. Charlotte's father passed away 8-6-71. Her mother, Alma, is known today as Mrs. Holger Groskurth.[...]AM E. TRONSON Melvin and Charlotte graduated from the Medicine Lake schools in Wil[...]3 and 1954. Melvin attended Wahpeton State School of Science in Tronson at their farm west of Medicine Lake. In 1936 he moved with North Dakota and Charlotte earned her diploma from Airline Personnel his family to the present location east of Medicine Lake, where he at- Training Institute in[...]Church in Sidney, MT. Making their 1st home south of Bainville, MT, living alone on his f[...]me because He served in the Army from November 1951 to November 1954. it was a large 3-[...]Since returning home in 1954 from the service, he has been in the[...]hrist and Clara (Corcoran) Tuftan. He was the 4th of 7 About 2 years later, they returned to Medic[...]inter up on a farm 4½ miles north of Comertown, MT and attended the Uland months. Late[...]school through grade 8 then went on to graduate from Westby HS in he went farming and ranching[...] |
| [...]as a roughneck until he went into west of Medicine Lake on the Indian reservation and conti[...]Their farm was only a few miles from the Albert and Dick Erdahl and went back into the[...]Kaye Morin and they farm , and all of the neighborhood children attended the Eng countr[...]ld her Great Aunt and Uncle, David and Mary Morin of 2-14-39 in Plentywood. Donald graduated from Medicine Lake HS, join- Medicine Lake, adopted he[...]graduated from Medicine Lake HS and married Harry D. Hilyard[...]ontinued to live in Medicine Lake after the death of lngvald,[...]I am the youngest daughter of the late Paula Jensen Miller[...]nd Nels P. Miller (1888 -1979); the granddaughter of[...]north of Medicine Lake when we were children; and the step[...], Swede, Robert and Koko Tufton. of Marian Keller Miller, who taught the 5th and 6th[...]; and Colleen the 1st to graduate from the "new" school on 5-20-38. In May of Kaye "Koko" Tutton, born 2-6-73. 1942, 31 of us graduated from MLHS. Since their marriage· they lived in[...]d; Katherine and I tling in Medicine Lake. Sweede is a tool pusher for Transcontinental c[...]band festivals were always big Drilling and Kaye is a bus driver for Medicine Lake schools.[...]of the school during my years there and also our ban[...]re per- lngvald John "Slim" Tverberg ,father of Faye I. I. Hilyard, was born mitted to eat handfuls of wheatgerm. 5-15-1896, the youngest child of Norwegian immigrants who lived in[...]k our sleighs to his mil agon and he ould pull us of their parents when he was a very small child. She[...]ive with their brother, Ole, on a ranch southeast of Broadus, MT. Ice skating dur[...]-8-29 . Irene, born 7-30-1 1, on a south of the ater tower and afterwards, alked to Poe's Soda Foun- farm a few miles west of Medicine Lake, MT, was the daughter of tain for our nickel ice cream cones! 4th of July and special Sundays,[...]children from Dagmar and Grenora. e had fun, too, roller skatin[...]the assembly hall of the old ooden schoolhouse. We also danced the[...]I attended the University of Washington, ent to Guam and[...]home to n of Waukegan , IL and for the past decade we have mad[...]rked on a farm own- ed by the Blank brothers west of Medicine Lake.[...]Peter Miller (1888-1979). cooked for a large crew of sometimes 8 to 10 men. After 10 years, Both Paula and Nels had come from Denmark. they purchased a nearby farm which was l[...]aight She was a stepdaughter of Marian Keller Miller, who today resides[...] |
| [...]orn on 5-1 2-25 , lives in Tampa, age of 93. FL.[...]high school in In 1940, Katherine graduated from Medicine Lake HS where she Medici[...]-7-08, now a retired have very wonderful memories of those formative years in the old Con-[...]les Waller, born 3-25-15, living and farming west of Froid. and they always worship there when they vi[...]After being discharged from the service, Alton returned to In the fall of 1940, Katherine went to the Columbus School of Nur- Homestead and married Lorraine Jacobson on 11 -10-46. Lorraine is sing in Great Falls and in 1943 became a registered nurse . She worked the daughter of Albert and Mabel Jacobsen. Her father died in 196[...]artments. Her brothers are: Everett Jacobsen, now of in California for 2½ years. After the Navy, and some cross-country Shelby; and Roy Jacobsen of Great Falls. travel, she returned to school and b[...]met and married Edward B. Walker Ill in 1953. Ed is a later, at the Bowling Alley and[...]d. geologist, educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston. Presently, he is President and Chief Operating Officer of Gulf Oil Corporation. They lived in Venezuela for[...]March of 1968 he enlisted in the Navy and is now stationed at Virginia Their sons are: Edward, born in 1955, a petr[...]nd Beach, VA. He plans on retiring from the Navy in 4 years with 20 years Richard. born in 195 7, an accountant. Both graduated from the Univer- service. He married Marilyn Floer of Minton, Sask., Canada, on sity of Denver and now make their home in that city.[...]Glenn Hodge of Billings on 11-30-68. They now live in Livingston[...]to Melvin and Lula where her husband is postmaster. Their children are: Theresa Kay and T[...]Alan Roy. The 5th of 6 children, she attended Medicine Lake schools an[...]or 3 years. On 1-3-57, she married Greg Wallander of Froid, and Toledo, OH. He worked as m[...]d to Billings in June 1958, following his release from the armed Packing in Billings, and an IGA store in Chinook. He is now Meat forces.[...]Lee, Darcee Froid where Greg serves as president of the First State Bank. Joel a[...]rn SIDNEY and ANNETTE WALLER 3-10-61, is married to Steve Hove of Homestead and lives in Froid.[...]was the Shirley has 2 sisters, Mae Reynolds of Winnett and Betty Hen- 8th child born to Myron and Marjorie Waller of Homestead. Sidney drickson of Medicine Lake; 3 brothers, William, Melvin Jr., a[...]mestead and attended 1st grade there. The next 11 of Medicine Lake.[...]was born 11-23-55 in Williston , ND. She is the daughter of Edward and By Alton Waller[...]Susie Andrilenas of Medicine Lake. She grew up on her parents' farm Alton was born 6-29-17 in Homestead, the youngest son of west of Medicine Lake. Annette went to Medicine La[...] |
| [...]1976 when they moved onto her parents' farm west of Medicine She earned the nece[...]schools by 1929. The longest stretch of teaching in high school was at[...]in Norway. She retired in 1969 from Hayward HS.[...]-81 . GEORGE and LUCILLE WATERS |
| [...]rs. Her gardening interest accepted the challenge of growing John and Barbara Crohn[...]Vern grew up. Allen married Phyllis the activity of the farm. Once she cooked for 9 laborers and carr[...]I remember you, you were my nurse. " Mrs. Wheeler is Frank and Elsie have 15 grandch[...]children. the Roosevelt Memorial Hospital. Some of her precious babies are her grandchildren, Cody and Amber Burch, the children of Kennie Lynn JOHN WIVHOLM Burch and Marlene Elizabeth Clark, the daughter of Elaine and Jimmy By Barbara Wivhol[...]John Franklin Wivholm is the oldest child of Frank and Elsie Mrs. Wheeler's travels have included most of the 48 states and in Wivholm, and grew[...]1942 and received his diploma in 1943 from Medicine Lake HS. While[...]the Navy he served as a signalman on the USS West Virginia, a bat- FRANK WIVHOLM[...]950 John married Barbara Anne Crohn, oldest child of Henry 10-2-1899. At the age of 1½ years, he moved with his parents to[...]built a new home. Their 7 children all graduated from Medicine Lake his future home. Frank entered scho[...]25. They rented Martin Johnson's farm , southeast of Dagmar, and started their family there. Their chi[...]aised turkeys, chickens and milked cows. In spite of the hard times, Janet Kay was[...]rked on the 7-10-79. WPA. In the fall of 1939, they moved to a farm north of Dagmar where David John was[...]for 2 years. In 1942 they bought a farm northeast of[...]graduated from MSU in 1981 with a degree in Math Technology. The[...]live in Medicine Lake where he is a siding contractor.[...]wood in 1982. They had also added 3 more quarters of land to ern and is stationed out of Minot, NO. He is not married.[...]980. They live in Rapid City, SD. Nancy graduated from SO School of[...]Dallas Brian was born 5-21 -58. He graduated from MSU in 1980[...]as an Electrical Engineer and is employed by Digital Engineering in[...]In June 1984, he will marry Debra Mitch ~ormerly of Cut Bank). She is employed in Sacramento as a CPA.[...]ey Don was born 6-6-60. He married Doris Erickson of[...]area and is presently working in Albuquerque, NM. She is unmarried.[...] |
| [...]ho has resided in Medicine Lake for brief periods of time, is Edward C. Wolski and Eileen M. Grinvold wer[...]ngle and now resides in Minneapolis, MN, where he is currently work- They have 4 children, all of whom were born in Wolf Point. Mary A.[...]1 -15-44; Richard graduated from Medicine Lake HS in the spring of 1977. Thomas F. Wolski was born 9-1-48; and Richa[...]the Lake Hotel and Club Bar City, ND. from Norman Bus. By this time, their daughter Mary was married and In March of 1978 Ed and Eileen sold the hotel and bar to Don[...]onson and Don Bolstad, alternately, in 1978. fall of 1965, Richard entered the 1st grade at Medicine Lake Elemen- Dick is currently employed by Robert Spoklie as a manager of tary.[...]d in Medicine Lake. In October, In February of 1969 Mary Wolski Stanfill moved to Medicine Lake 1981 , Dick married Julie Moss Nading, daughter of Earl and Gretchen with her 2 children Cheryl and Eddie and both ch ildren attended school Moss of Chadron, NE at the Medicine Lake Lutheran Church. On there. In July of 1969, Mary married Don Morin , who was a native of 4-21 -83, Dick adopted Julie's 2 chil[...]e a son , Scott, born in June Rachel is at home. Julie enjoys her family and working with various of 1970. In March of 1973, Don and Mary and fam ily moved to Moses[...]e City Council in November 1983, Ted Wolski is a CPA in Omak, WA , and has 5 children, Je[...] |
| [...]tence in Sheridan County, The Security State Bank of Plentywood, had its origin in "Old Outlook" in 1912. With the coming of the Soo Line, 1913, Frank Koester built the Security State Bank in "New Outlook" on the SE corner of the block where the Outlook fire hall is presently located . The bank burned in December, 1930. Buildings to left of bank: first office of Robert Kahle, Chiropractor and Oscar Bee's light plant. To the right of banlr . B & M Cafe and Bar. Wheat farming is a way of life at Outlook. In 1957-Combines on Nelson The oil industry is an importan t part of the |
| [...]use and Cairn's Imp. Bldg . Next Blk.: State Bank of Outlook, Sheridan Drug (today's Post Office), Out[...]Gordon Garrick and Bonnie McCrory The town of Outlook was incorporated in 1913 with Mr. Art April of 1981, with 22 members. Some of the activities that they have Rueber as the firs[...]School, was have been the longest reign as mayor of any town in the state, that be- organized[...]ing 40 years; George Scott; and Chester Wirtz who is still holding this ferent projects ranging from the Safety Course to 4th of July celebra- position. Since 1913 we have gone from a street full of businesses to tions to Halloween and Ch[...]manager and Arthur Ueland as the first president of very important organization in our community is the local rural the Board of Directors. John Richeson is the present manager with Ver- volunteer[...]5-57 and a new fire hall non Stoner as president of the board. Past managers have been George was built in 1971 with much of the labor being volunteer. Jim Scott who served f[...]loyd Stewart and Gene Beckers. The building which is now Scott's appointed and is still holding this position. Another important co[...]ted by Jack and Beth tion to our town is having the central sewer and water system. It was[...]1983. Construction was done by L & S Improvement of Wangerin, renting it to Terry West in 1961 , Fra[...]Judy Williston, ND and Carlson Drilling of Medicine Lake dug the well. Our Morgan , Hazel Brelje, Frances Garrick and Agnes Beck. The Hub Bar is local cemetery association has been act[...]group. Sponsoring Memorial Day programs, 4th of July celebrations, Dalhvang as the postmaster. Th[...]Scouts and Girls' State. The present commander of the legion is Elmer P. Roderick , and presently Gordon Garrick who has had the position Brelje and adjutant is George Scott. The chairman for the auxiliary was since 1953. Since 1957 Harold "Bud" Martin has been manager of the Caroline Nielsen who did a marv[...]s services in 191 o and became a ing purchased it from the Peavey Co. John Tange purchased an[...]r Sullivan as the first resident priest. elevator from Archer for his own use in the early '50s and late[...]the annual 3 Soo Line Railroad provides shipment of grain for our elevators. Our weeks of summer religious instruction conducted by the sisters for the present foreman is Steve Marsh with David Ruggles, assistant. Those children. Their parish consists of 33 families and 46 children . Their before were A[...]present priest is Father Patrick Tarrant. The Highland Lutheran Chu[...]reorganized in 1982 They are part of a 3-point parish, consisting of Plentywood, Faith, at with Sheri Crain as den lea[...]Turmo. They celebrated their 50th jubilee in July of 1920s with members including Fern Homme, Esmer Ro[...]rs. At program. Their parish consists of 42 families and 30 children . In 1965 the same ti[...]n superintendent. Present superintendent is Mr. Steve Gaub. Outlook and many children from the area participate. It provides many Kindergarten was started in the spring of 1968 holding class for 6 opportunities to learn a[...]Mrs. Bill Lee as the teacher. The present teacher is Teri projects and photography. The girls and boys[...]at this time are Myrtle Tobiason having 13 years of service, and league baseball team was started in[...]ith 2 years. The custodian, Tim Wirtz, has 1 year of years, have won many tournaments and trophies.[...]Verle "Bunky" Wirtz , school clerk, with 12 years of ser- There are also many adult organi[...] |
| Main Street of Outlook, 1926. Bank, Kahles Hd w., Mike's Place,[...]The Robinson School of Daleview Country, the only school of early day[...]The Daleview Lumber Yard Building . One of the first to be moved out of[...]r , Bruce Martin . "Shavey" was 40 years as mayor of Outlook and 46 years as custodian of the school. Postal E[...] |
| [...]uce Crain. Harlow Hass, 1984. Owner of Hass Farms Elevator.[...] |
| [...]in Highland Lutheran, Outlook, Faith Lutheran of Wanso and Plentywood[...]g, David Halland and Darcy Odegard . Children of St. Boniface Catholic Church, 1984 . Back[...] |
| [...]orno. The mine on the outskirts of Daleview.[...]picnic on a Sunday afternoon in the '30s. To the far[...]urst's head between the DEATHS SINCE 1970 of OUTLOOK-DALEVIEW PIONEERS, |
| COULER, Kevin (great-grandson of George Bantz) KNUTSON , Martin, early[...]LAWSON , Jeffrey (grandson of the Conrad Bensons) SEARL, Loretta Mel[...]grandchildren of Gilbert and Mabel Paulson were elec- WHI EY[...]1-23-70 (Grandson of Tony Ereth) McGRATH, Michael[...] |
| [...]is the uncle of Stacy Rierson, Plentywood and Wyman Anhalt, formerly I am Sally (Ereth) Alastra. I am the youngest of 13 children of of Westby. Jacob and Rosa Ereth. (See biography.) I[...]s born in Clyde, ND in 1907. She was the daughter of farm at Outlook. I went to grade school, 1st thro[...]nt to work at the Security State Bank in the fall of 1948, and from RR. There were 6 children in the fam[...](deceased). One brother, and worked for the Bank of America. I also worked as a PBX operator[...]Minneapolis, Kenmare, ND, Raymond, San Diego is where I met my husband, Donald Alastra. He was in[...]D and went into the Navy shortly after graduating from high school. Don is an air traffic controller at Seattle-Tacoma Air-[...]years. He plans to retire in 6½ years. Don is the son of James and Pauline Alastra, Gooding, ID. Don has a twin sister, Donna Leopold, of Phoenix, AZ. My husband is an avid lover of planes. He is a licensed pilot, and is in the process of building an ultra-light airplane.[...], was born in 1927. The An halts lived in Outlook from 1932 to[...]and dental building located across the street from the lumberyard. Jim Mark , Scott, Don[...]present location of 517 Hoover. Lawrence had 4 extra rooms built on[...]until he retired. Dorothy worked as librarian of the Sheridan County hostage in Iran.[...]Library from 1953 to 1972 when she retired. Mark D. Alast[...]ce and received an I have many fond memories of friends and relatives in the Outlook[...]Lawrence served many years as chairman of the Sheridan County HELEN BAKKEN[...]Central Committee and Dorothy served as president of the[...]Democratic Women's Club, of which she was a charter member. I was born a[...]Marian Anhalt received her bachelor's degree from the U of Mon- lives at Scobey. I graduated from Northern MT College at Havre with a tana in education and her master's degree from the U of Minnesota in degree in Elementary Education. In 1942 I married Milo Bakken of library science. Noonan, ND. I[...]xt to her parents' home. the post office; Dorene, of Aurora, CO; and Donna, of White Sulphur Lawrence worked for the state of Montana for 5 years before he Springs, MT. The g[...]owned land. He retired from that job in 1973. After 24 years of teaching 1st and 2nd grades in Outlook, I retired[...]ounty, MN in sided in Outlook from 1926 until 1940. Walter was section foreman, 1900 to Emil and Mary Anhalt. Lawrence's father had emigrated from and we lived in the section house which was south of the Soo Line Germany (Saxony) to avoid doi[...] |
| Oswego and is married to John Krodar.[...]Our son, Walter Anhalt, Jr. was born 6-20-30. He is a retired army with the exception of 1968-69 school year when I went back to Colonel,[...]lentywood: Jean (3 months). They are the children of our grandson, Scott and wife Yvette,[...]hey moved to Outlook in 1979 and Tim 8-30-79 . He is blind and cannot walk . I live in an apartment in[...]as his teacher and graduated from OHS in 1972. He attended Vo-Tech LAWRENCE and GER[...]the and Caroline (Clark) Bantz. He was the fifth of 6 children : Jennie (May cattle and farm[...]1919); Edna (February stead east of Al Tange's and this will be home for him and Wend[...]ed Methodist Church. Larry The first 5 years of school Penny attended the Desonia School,[...]Nelson were married there 6-16-84. straight north of the Warren Nashes, 6th and 7th grades in Daleview, I have spent many summers traveling from Key West, FL to then in Redstone, graduating in 1[...]o the Netherlands, France and Germany. We visited is still farming Tange's land.[...]On 1-19-61 , I married Helen Hoffart from Minton, Saskatchewan . My Knight 8-14-29 at Midby. The family rented the Petty place just west of wife, Helen , and my brother Laverne's[...]I graduated in 1946, the last class to graduate from Redstone HS. 1974. Teachers were scar[...]. I taught that fall at Eagle Creek School south of 1-19-38. She has 2 brothers and 4 sisters living: Jacob, Kundus, Navajo. The summer of 194 7 I attended Eastern Montana College,[...]Penny and I were married 12-27 -48 at the home of my parents. Our attendants were my brother Jim (b[...]: Glen graduated in 1984 and Shannon is in Outlook School. Gerry, Larry, Mary Jane West a[...]rged in 1946. He I taught the Phelps School south of Redstone. When Mother died re[...]He married Mary Wittman , 6-7-47, the daughter of John and boom was on . Penny also worked o[...] |
| [...]d 12-4-02. I was only 4 Following his return from the Navy, there were a series of moves, years old when my mother died and my father raised all of us alone. My and then they settled in Billings. M[...]. Linda married John Lahey spring of 1922. I married Mary Wirtz 10-9-23. We rented the[...]bought and also bought the Bert Wagnild farm east of Outlook and the and his wife Julie live in Port O[...]y. Greener homestead. We moved the house from the Wagnild farm to the Sandra married Dean Krimm[...]have Krista Greener site. I did a lot of other work plastering houses and building in 2nd[...]d in August. She attends college at Eastern. Doug is a chemical of the cement work. engineer at Kenner, LA.[...]was born on 11-23-51 in Plentywood. She graduated from OHS made a trip to Alaska one summ[...]r beautician's license. She married Bob West, son of I, Mary Wirtz Beckers, was born 2-13-04, daughter of Joseph Maurice and Jane West, and lived in Glendi[...]years old. In 1909 my dad and brother came to Bob is the assistant chief of police and has many weeks of schooling in Montana and in 191 O they moved Mother and the rest of the family. drugs and has been trained for giving[...]now works part time as a beautician and Bob also is in died 12-11-54; William (7-2-1889)[...]ywood. Margie graduated 4-11-59. from OHS in 1971. She married Chip Halverson, son of Edward and Ramona Halverson, Redstone. Chip farms with his brother south of Redstone and is also employed by Big M Oilfield Service part time[...]for my dad on the farm in 1951 and in the winter of that year I worked in a feed mill in Bozeman. In the winter of 1952, I work- ed on an oil field in Tioga, ND dri[...]truck. I left the farm in 1953 and became manager of the Farmers Oil Station at Outlook. In 1958, I st[...]Galland purchased it. In 1970 I rented some land from Eldred Goetzinger at Dooley and in 1980 I rented land from Elmer Thomsen of northeast Plentywood. In 1980 I purchased a truck and trailer from Glenn Miller, owner of Big M Oilfield Service.[...]on. On 11 -22 -71 , I married Tillie Stichel of Fallon, MT. Her husband[...]arilyn Beckers. had passed away in 1968. We moved from Outlook and built a home in Plentywood in 1982. T[...]kers' children Tillie's daughter, Velda Rene is married to Wade Pehle, who works biography and up-dates of Daniel and Mary; Laverne and Mary; Eugene for the[...]great- an Elks member for 8 years. I am a member of St. Joseph's Catholic grandchildre[...]dent of the Manor but Louis has been in the nursing home[...]is Beckers, was born 10-9-1898 at Watkins, MN son of celebrated our 60th wedding an[...]s born in Ger- wonderful life full of happiness and love. (Mary died 7-10-84.)[...] |
| [...]Steven married Donna Arm ijo of Los Angeles, 10-1-83. Steve is a parents, Ben and Julia Benson. We lived on the[...]y folks I married Lloyd Benson of Outlook in 1951, and we had 4 children: lived the[...]nes, born Jerry married Donna Bailey of Polson, 6-17 -72, and they have in 1916 at Outlook, who is married to Ralph Thompson . (See[...]They reside at Polson , where Jerry is manager of a tire store. Matalina Melle and I were married in 1935. Matalina, a daughter of Lorrie married Robert Gordon of Ronan in 1971 , and has 3 Anton and Clara Fenrich[...]d Bradley married Carolyn Bartel of Ronan on 1-3-81. They have the Lagrange and Lindb[...]a born 5-31-81 . They live at Ronan where Bradley is Matalina and I have lived on the Benson farm[...]rm ing. We have 2 children, Troy is an auto mechanic and resides at Ronan. Dorothy (5[...]It has been a few years since living up north of Outlook on the Outlook. Dorothy taught school at Tekoa, WA after graduating from farm , where we were a growing fa[...]eside in rural Plummer, ID. They were the parents of 1 son, Jef- Biography.) Clarence married Maxine Wigmore of Redstone. Glenn mar- frey Kyle, who was born 3-23[...]can Marian married Calvin Cromwell of Scobey, and they have 4 children. Junior Legion f[...]Nellie, our parents, He attended ND State School of Science at Wahpeton and graduated in[...]e descendents, for they have been grand- 1965. He is married to the former Edna Green , and they resid[...]And even great- Beloit, WI. They are the parents of 2 sons, Mike (1-11 -66) and Mark gre[...]was born 11 -2-20 at Agate, ND, the third ch ild of Joe and Nellie 9-23-31 in Plentywood, MT.[...]ok area in 1933. I at- Johnson, the granddaughter of Outlook pioneers, Anton and Anna[...]llingberg was the teacher. I attended 3rd and 4th from OHS in 1938. I attended the NMC, Havre, receiving[...]3-23-54 . After getting out of the service I returned to Outlook to help[...]I am a member of the Outlook Volunteer Fire Department and the[...]ey and Troy. And the first great-great-grandchild of Joe and Nellie, Jeffrey William Wirt. I married William "Billy" Crossen of Redstone and we had 4 |
| [...]Joe was born 7-9-11, the eldest of 4 children born to Mads and atherine attended t[...]Weyburn for Nellie arriving in Hub Bar in Outlook from Louie and Bertha Ereth. Herb continued the 191 O at their homestead, which lay west of the present Brelje farm, farming operations. They also started the Benson Trailer Court in and is now owned by the Hass family. In later years the[...]farmstead was purchased and farmed by Joe, which is now owned Leonard McCrory's.[...]Vernetta writes, "Joe and I met in early year of 1968. He loved to[...]s children and grandchildren are: Lloyd, now of Ravalli, MT, married Eunice Johnson. They had 4 children: Jerry; Lorrie; Bradley; and Troy. Lloyd is now married to the ormer Georgia Hageboeck, and is working in the lumbering business. Harold op[...]o . Laraine attended Eastern MT College. She is married to Harold Slavens and lives in Billings. She is a secretary/receptionist for the ental Health C[...]d then worked in Washington, DC. Elaine's husband is Robert Gailey. They live in Orlando, FL where the[...]Deborah and twins David and Donald . Donald is married to Valerie Wilson and lives in Plentywood here he is an insurance agent with Collins Insurance. Their[...]" Around Easter time in the year of 1969, Joe and I had al ed of Deborah, Cory and ic -ie.[...]being married , so e ere, in he chapel of the ethodist Church on Herb and Ka e have 14[...]"The second year of our marriage e sold my home in Portland.[...]b c o h ou s irts of Portland and bou tit a home, and er ve[...]of he hip soc e·s. Our las rip o on ana and Sas atc[...]unders ndm randp . He as h a o all of my people. p. I .) . -[...]"Joe dona ed eddm doll of his mo her's and a saddle from one n enne h . Front row : Bon of his Ou loo friends o he Sheridan Coun y useum.[...]lots of fun nd lo s of r vehn ."[...] |
| [...]ollowing year the family moved to Outlook. It was from the Outloo I was born 3-3-15 on my father's homestead. I am the oldest of 4 School that we graduated. Several of us wor ed at different jobs ithin children having[...]Joyes, and Doris Han- our home community of Outlook or in the Sheridan County various cock, a[...]n County Court House. Haaven School and graduated from Osnabrock HS in 1933 at[...]laine arie. Effie and Clifford 's daughter's name is Carol Ann and I were united in marriage. Louise w[...]7) and her children are Lisa and a Jo. northeast of Coalridge on 7-19-17, a daughter of Fred and Clara (Chris- illiam Bo[...]n the grain tianson) Brenteson . Louise graduated from the Coalridge School. elevator in O[...]daughter of Amund and aren Johnson , Outloo pioneers. (See[...]Thornwood School south of Redstone , taught for 4 years at the Ueland[...]School north of Comerto n and substi uted at the ic erson School[...]southeast of Outloo . I married Coyla Peterson , daughter of pioneers,[...]n. (S e cantile store. Fred homesteaded northeast of Coalndge in 1908 and Robert and Luci[...]Ou loo , as a teach r and o ,ce or er in a family of 11 children . They are: y le elson , Florence Her[...]Sher dan Coun y. She marri d Lio d ar ell, son of A ds one p oneers, (deceased), Raymond (deceased)[...]Pl n ood and the Farmers Union Accounting Service of St. Paul, In 19 3 our firs Id, Ila Lou[...]rom horn m,cs mt mg at Virginia coun ing in of ursm attl hie a 1hat d 1th in on h[...]-1-47 , "Bud" Thom s of C tal La e, IL ha e retired fro[...]In 1 948 our fir n, as b rn. T o of our childr n. sp c1al mteres aut[...] |
| [...]uperintendent for a company that Johnson, from Burlington, ND. I was born 1-28-09, and attended[...]hool and OHS, graduating in 1926, and in the fall of 1927, I went to For 7 years I wor ed for th[...]because of illness. Karen is a homemaker and active in church and school activ[...]ounty. the Nickerson school the year of 1931 and 1932 which was one of my most enjoyable years of teaching. I had 8 children and 3 grades. It was C[...]rs. Wagnild, was I, Cayla, was the daughter of Tom and Josephine Running Peter-[...]luck as I still stayed thin. Milan, M the second of 5 children. I attended he Outlook School[...]floor furnace. augh at the Lindquist School east of Antelope.[...]A tragedy occurred in the spring of 1932 at the Wagnild home, I, Clarence (Dutch) Boe, as born a Fla ton, D, 8-12-11, he son of Oscar and Oli e Boe. Our amily moved to Antelope[...]lp but the house my dad assisted ith construction of the telephone system. The burned t[...]ar e moved o a farm about 4 miles southwest of Peter and Anna Nyquist, another very nice family of the community. Ou loo · . In about 1 9 5, e move[...]itu ed for a time a the ic erson School sou heast of Ou loo . au h or a year at the Thorn ood sc ool south of Reds one and for years a he Ueland school north of Comerto n.[...]From 1932 o he spring of 1935, I taught 2nd grade in Outloo . In[...]June of ha year. I married illiam Boe in Havre. Bill wor[...]from 19 1 to 1 9 . Deen attended 1st grade here. e hen[...]Bill as or ing durin - II at he air base. From[...]hen en o Heart Butte or 2 years. From there e en o Vida[...]He later got his masters in ichi an St te. He is fores sup rv1sor at Our children are: Du[...]Elmer was born -1 7-16 in Ou loo , the son of H nry and d lina o Richard and ari P chell Jense[...]BrelJe. Henry and Adelina came from innesota; h y bought h ir farm[...] |
| from Ole Bakke. Adelina passed away October 1972. Henr[...]Billings. He active on the farm. He spends part of the winters with Palma and Bill and Marg[...]different neighbors. As a young man and is commander of the Outlook American Legion, Post 72 . I am on i[...]the Cemetery Association Board, a member of the Highland ALCW, and to Outlook. In June 1941[...]rmy, serving in the we are members of the church. I was a charter member of he Outloo Pacific, stationed for a time in New G[...]hildren: John. born now live in Shelton, WA. Bill is retired from Washington Correction 7-22-72; and Tr[...]1 -1-77 . Both children ere born at Center; Palma is still working for the Washington State Department[...]look; and Clarice lives with her parents. Maynard is retired from the Soo Line RR, and they now live in Clancy. I was born in Comertown, 7-2-28 , daughter of Otto and Esther agel. The fam ily moved to Ray[...]as born on 2-5-54 to Bernt and Arline ard of Pl n ood.[...]dad born 2·10 eden, a son of els and Ingeborg ard.[...]n and 1s I g ft r graduating from O S as co- c da a ·[...]ar plann tended U of e sh m t Tom H d[...]JOHN and BARBARA BUCKLIN Emery gr t d from OHS as lu ato t n[...]• Scob y. H as th ourth of children , 3 o sand 2 girls. He att nd· ing 1 ea[...]s a start r of h 1973 bo s bas etball team that too third at sta[...], B n, born 1-8-79 . of 1975. th n gomg to or for his d d nd part tim for[...]nd d Vo T ch at i oula aft r gr duat1on from OHS in has or d on 011 ng on[...] |
| [...], Glennie and Veva. Plentywood. I was the seventh of 9 children, 7 girls and 2 boys. I at-[...]s active in both Raaen south of Archer. For a short time they lived on the Clair[...]l team at Outlook, homestead west of the present Stoner farm, and then moved to Plenty[...]iving in a small house owned by Dave Kelly (south of the present I married John Bucklin 9-27 -75 i[...]was a car salesman working for Stanley Palubicki of the Donaldson[...]of Tacoma and Pamela Susan (6 -15-59) of Lawndale, CA. I am a[...]John Tyler as born 3-21 -76 in Plentywood. He is a 2nd grader, compare to D. a.[...]Carroll writes, "I married Olive Ewing, daughter of the Bill Benjamin Wells was born 8-20-78 in Plentywood. He is in Ewings, Plentywood. I[...]istered sheep homestead north of Plentywood. We moved the house into Plentywood bu[...]and John and I lived in Redstone until July of 1976; then moved to resides in[...]Terry, Scott and Susie, Grace West's house. John is on the school board and enjoys men's[...]ther, rs. Ewing, still resides in Seattle. y home is in Seattle THE CARROLL FAMILY[...]Tom writes from Torrence, CA, "WWII started not too long after I[...]a machinist at purchasing the homesteading righ s of Charles As rup on land hich H[...]iam, have 2 children, and rc erson. Tom graduated from OHS in 938.[...]hrle drrvmg home from war , Allan's car as struc head on by a[...]member her name Joe 1th the (8 16-06) was the son of Sylvester (Vet) James and 1nme Belle Har- help of his sons ran the Outloo line, hauled and delivere[...]onoco station (bul station). The 3 boys graduated from high[...] |
| [...]s a young lad helping his dad deliver water. Some of the Edgar; John; Francis; Lila and[...]f his over - 1916. shoes for each bucket of water he carried in to empty. It was really a nui[...]ad to take off his overshoes each time for a trip of 5 or 6 buckets of water.[...]ville in 1936 and was in the Scobey Of the 4 Chaffee brothers, my dad, Ralph, Earl, and[...]Folk's home for 5 years, passing away at 92 years of age in 1958. sided at Westby) have pa[...]obey. We have 4 children, and with the exception of Jae , the youngest who graduated OLE and DELLA JOHNSON from Scobey, the others attended school and graduated from Flaxville I as born 10-22-15 to[...]many years it as a thrill to h ar from r this pas C ris mas. Scobey (Hell1c son and Son[...]ed and as a card player. H di d m Seattle January of 1977 at 69 ears of age. Edd di d 2-20· 6. The years do go by[...]and I ere r memb rmg that h bought my edding ring from r. Homme ho had th Ie elry store m[...]sp II and unic lives m Plent ood. I am a r sid nt of EARL and MAGGIE CHAFFEE[...]Ole as the son of Hans and Ida Johnson. Hans a, . His[...]as born 12-5-02 at D nt. , the first child of 6 to broth rs. Juhus. Aaron and Alfr d an[...]as his dad and the section ere of the Gr at orthern. and had a Iun ard for a time.[...]as born 8-18-08 at mne au an. D. the third child of Our son. Wallace. married Jamee, daughter of Bennie and Allee artm and Altha Griffin Her broth rs and s,st rs er . Vera ( rs . Walt Le of Plenty ood. Wallac or son the Sheri[...] |
| [...]When Gary was born the family lived north of Outlook on the ork, and Shirley works as a nurs[...]m . They moved to the Raymond area, 2 miles south of the They have 3 adopted children: Eddy, at EMC, B[...]Champion- 1-8, and graduated from PHS in 1961 . He attended MSU, Bozeman and ship for his weight division; and Connie, who is in the 6th grade at the NMC, Havre. Ple[...]n 7-16-47 in Bengough, Saskatchewan, the daughter of The memories of girlhood in Daleview are of swimming in the Henry and Hazel[...]e, was born 1-18-05 in Dent, MN, the second child of 6 born to Adolph and Ludwina Greunke Chaffee. In[...]here his dad orked as a dray man, hauling lumber from estby to Grenora by team and wagon . His dad bega[...]a relief agent. He was section foreman at Crosby from 1950 un ii his retirement in 1967. He had been em[...]son. Dalevie baseball team. Later Dad as a member of the Outlook baseball team coached by the depot ag[...]69. Dean Thomas was born 8-4-72. the fourth child of Oof artin and Altha Griffin. Their family moved to Gary worked on the farm and on oil rigs from 1967-78 . He worked Dalevie , here my grandfather[...]of the Highland Lutheran Church, here I teach Sunday[...]active -H leader, and also a charter member of the Loo out[...]ugene as he second son of Thomas James and ontrose[...]Cla son. Tom died Sep ember 1970 and ontrose is living[...]b : Tim, of Raymon ho has 1 son G of[...]rosb ere he IS 8 R1 t[...]nd MAE CLAWSO Gary Cla son, the only child of Tim nd R1 Crou Cl w on. w s[...] |
| Keith and I live 3 miles northwest of Plentywood on the former radio st[...]ildren on the ranch, all attending and graduating from Since retirement we have enjo[...]ar- ried Laurel Larsen and they live 3 miles west of Plentywood and have 1 daughter, Crystal. Patrick[...]ls in track. Pat married Darlene Harshbarger of Plentywood 3-16-74 and they had 1 daughter Sasha[...]Ellen and I remember bac o the Fall of 1946 hen e paid DON and ELLEN COLE[...]hich e The year was 1 935 and in the space of 1 month I graduated from bought an electric toaster and hich[...]rs la er. college, married a beautiful young lady from Bozeman, got a steady Remember no . .. that coffee is on .. . any time. job, and we bought a home in De[...]ntended to reside. However, that fall the promise of BIG money ( 135.00 per month for 9[...]reme ·ne associate. Before the end of the first ee e had displayed con emp[...]one needing assistance. In fac the happie 8 years of our lives c Fr[...]ing nd hoo d i up. a ing-s1zed card tab e from a Claude ills old us a lar months e lived on Camp[...]s cousin of Lil husband. Blanchard) had d1 d in[...]nd Uncl Earl had no chi of his o n, but our brother . Ransom 1fe. A of[...] |
| degree from he WA State University. He was actively engaged i[...]tch because the flax straw made such a pret- dent of the Prescott school district in Washington for 8[...]or his labor. He had Er- he had to retire because of ill health.[...]Ransom married orma Johnson in 1937, the daughter of Joe and Dad became quite ill w[...]36. Ran - rooming house. Several boys from Outlook went there to work, name- som and orma ha[...]Earl Dale, 12-25-40 . "Skip" married ancy Furman of Beverly Hills, CA, Stoner, and thei[...]ool in ly reside at cKenzie Bridge, OR and "Skip" is a TV and movie direc- Minneapolis, an[...]aying the violin and banjo. He Dale, a PhD, is a professor of foreign languages, and currently died at 26 from peritonitis. Ransom died in 1969. resides in Milton-Freewater, OR. He married Kathi Galante of Tigard, We 3 girls, Lois, Montan[...]children, Shona Tess (4 -17-71) and of the Clint and Zula Cosper family. We don't know w[...]Ransom died in 1969. orma married Dawson Funk of Walla alla Our dad's brother George[...]orma was residing at alla alla, WA at the time of her death, 10-16-80 .[...]ROY COSPER (PIONEER) All of the Cosper, Dryden , and Hamilton families are no[...]Lois Nicholson rom the Outlook community. A few of the old timers like Henry O[...]omesteading. Uncle Roy homesteaded the land north of them as a very colorful family.[...]he present Donnell angerin farmstead and the land is now owned by[...]Donnell. At that time the town was north of the Joseph and Anna Wirtz UGH CU TO and ZUL[...]kers). There as a schoolhouse right do n the road from our Cosper as born 6-16-1886, and as raised in Io[...]loo , e lived on Uncle Roy's homes ead, north of Donnell angerin's, presen ly o ned by him. Grandm[...]Uncle Earl's homes ead hich as JUS across he road from Uncle Roy's to he north nd east. e lived on Unc[...]is mar-[...]I nms so he from ht h scho B,smarc o[...] |
| [...]d for awhile. Both across the street from the new school and next door to their good before[...]eland. The first eacher he Margret graduated from high school and Havre Teacher's College.[...]she met and married Dan middle of town. In later years the teachers in the ne schoo[...]s store for 14 years and then she became overseer of the out-patients in Ivy Karels and so i[...]y mom and grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. Fred Darland of Froid. I graduated from Froid HS in 1969. I had the opportunity to have my mother as a teacher for 2 years. We're all very proud of Mom for this year she is retiring after 42 years of teaching. I have 1 brother, Bob, of Missoula and 1 sister, Susan ( rs. Frank Snellman), of rural Homestead. Sheri was born in Culbertso[...]iry farm in Central Minnesota and Sheri graduated from high school In 1929 he family mo[...]e a ether cons ant co-operation of Froid; Clay Davidson, Callaway; and Tammy Davidso[...]d Ii e moved bac to on ana he summer of 1 79 . 1ved in[...]1 · e he Lamplite Inn of · on. I even ua n a[...] |
| [...]hers, MSU. He married Darlene Peterson of Cut Bank, September 196 7. es, Sr. and Scott, a[...]live across the road from me on the farm and manage part of the land I came with my parents, William and[...]cattle. child in 19 3 to Plentywood. I graduated from PHS and then attended Bill, Sr. passed away of a heart attack 3-23-70. I retired from ac- Teacher's College at Miles City and at Minot.[...]t tive teaching in 1970, with my last 8 years of teaching at the Westby school at the Westby Rural[...]Students were children of my students from those early years. I occa-[...]Canada the daughter of Christian and Malwena Lux, and later moved to[...]Outlook. I married William Edward Curry of Roundup in 1948 at Conrad.[...]eridan County, at Kevin, Valier and was principal of the e farmed he William Broo s homestead, Outl[...]. attended the Outloo school and aurice graduated from OHS in 1938 . Bill and I have 5 ch[...]Rovigs, rt Uelands and Ellis Holbrook of Lewiston, ID, born September 1942. She married James Hurs s. e had many happy imes and fond memories of those dear Holbroo of Conrad in November 1962. They have 3 children: Sh[...]all survived the hard time o the '30s but no one is poor ( ovember 964); De'Ane (October 1966) and Steven (January ho is rich in memories. re ere ball games, barn[...]e movie, he main at- Sheron Curry of Santa Barbara was born October 1948. She has 1 r[...]almost daughter, LaRyn, ovember 1981 . Sheron is a self-employed book- impossible si ion. On[...]ape, or unfore- illiam E. Curry, Jr. of Houston, TX, was born ay 1950. He mar- seen help[...]"villian" ould receive ried Barbara Harrison, of London. England in October 1979. They have hi · uni en , much a isf n of he audience. 1 son, illiam James, ovemb[...]o J. L. Rovig, and moved Lavonna Curry of Santa Barbara as born ay 1951. She is a II rea the spring of 19 1. urchased land in Daniels secre ary. ime, including he homestead of Charles Crom ell, ·[...] |
| I am going to share in my story, a picture of my brother, Chris Lux 1937, and it is now owned by ash Brothers of Redstone. Celina died and his wife, Bernice and f[...]DESONIA FAMILY (PIONEERS) Before the turn of the century, a young man from Saginaw, Ml came west to try his luck at ranchin[...]to North Dakota, then on to the unsettled country of northeastern Mon- tana. He found employment with[...]sociated with Dr. J. L. Atkinson and the Bawdens of Poplar in ranching opera- tions north of Poplar, and near the Canadian border in the area[...]o Michigan, where he married a little dressmaker from Bay City, Celina Auger (0 -Zhay), and they return[...]They spent some time working on cow camps north of Poplar, and then moved to their first temporary h[...]IV r , out on the west side of the Muddy Creek about 1/2 mile west of the Chari I Carroll. site where the town of Daleview was later built. After working there ab[...]Their first home was a rather spacious house made of poles and (Chub) construction business[...]ood, (deceased 1972); La rence barn was also made of poles and adobe. A few years later, a ne hip[...]ith carpenter tools (a talent evidently inherited from her Garberg purchased he neighboring homes eads of e Endersbys and father and grandfather, who ere s[...]ere I h their son Brian and amil . several pieces of furniture for the home.[...]The only Desonia remaining in the Dalev,e area is he oldest Celina's mother, Sophie Auger cam[...]z ho purch d he p ure land and the north of Lon and Celina's claims, and Lon's brother, Bill,[...]to the south. These homesteads later became part of he the insons, Ba d ns, Greg[...]ia ranch, as did the homes ea George Is sou h o Bill's ly m ol d in ranc ing on[...]ned and era ed for a e years in the ne to n of Dalevie . The Oesonias' first and closes ne[...]as I f1 to ra, th fam,I rs of th '30s, h D son, s I ft th ranch ,n[...] |
| [...]Salonek was acquainted with the Endersby brothers of the He worked for the Missoulian Newsp[...]e tion sterotype in Monterey. He was a member of the Elks and Moose Endersbys to do the cooking f[...]d also helped with Lodge and president of the newspaper union. He was in the process of threshers at Desonias. That was when I met Frank[...]ace came with us in the car. graduated from LaCresenta HS in 197 4 and is married to Jerry Senger, Grandma was house eeper[...]ear was a rough one with homestead (3 miles south of Outloo ), and Amanda attended OHS the death also of Richard's friend, until the birth of Michelle Jean graduating in 1937.[...]12-10-59. She graduated from OHS in 1978. She married Norman The Salone[...]rs, also. Their daughter Dorothy Lossing, son of the Alvin Lossings, Redstone and they have 2 chil[...]daughter, Charity and a grandson, Ashley. Dorothy is from OHS in 1980 and from MSU in 1984. Cheryl (11 -11 -65) in a Seattle nursing home suffering of a heart condition and em- graduated from PHS in 1983 and is in college at MSU. physema. The Salone s had Geor[...]ay 1984. Bob married Ruth elter, daugh er of Plentywood pioneers, John and Gertrude el er. He[...], ho died in his la e 20s following complications of heart surgery in the late '60s. Royal lives in Sa[...]a telephone company. Verlie married Bill Han ins of hitefish, and they reside in Sea le here Bill is an engineer a Boeings, and Verlie also is employed there . They have 2 girls, Kim and erri[...]ed Dennis Eide, 9-5-81 at Plenty ood Lutheran. He is the the boy's name. Bob and Ru h reside in hitefish. son of Tim and Lylas Paulson Eide of esa. Dennis as born in Harvey, Follo ing A[...]2 sis ers Jennie, inneapolis and Carol of Colorado. Dennis gradua ed isi ing rela ives and they met a dance. They ere married and lived from o h ield HS and jo·ned he arines for ½ y[...]ndson m es Outloo his home . . . ich el Lund. son of Ou ne nd Bl ir Lund . RfCHARD ER DO R EDE nd |
| [...]IE MERWIN Frances "Tiny" Merwin was the son of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Merwin, Redstone. His brother[...]nd Carolyn Robens. Mr. and Mrs. Lon Desonia of the Daleview community had the following children (possibly not in the order of their births): Frank (deceased); Mildred Bantz,[...]had 3 sons and 1 daughter. Richard was the oldest of the 4. Ronald and his wife Marilyn live in Great[...]We have 3 children: atrina, ho is no 16; Ann arie. 14; and Missoula. Linda has twin[...]I have 2 brothers: Ronnie of Plen y ood, and La ry of Reserve. The third son Raymond lives in Sea[...]has Both are involved ith the farm est of edicine La e. 2 children, Kenneth of Missoula and Kya of Seattle. y dad died in 1969 at the age of 65 . y mother is no remarried Tiny and Effie had 1 girl, Mil[...]and lives in illiston, D. Her married name is rs. Les alling. y Dowell reside in Tucson and the 2 of them work and manage a 24-hour mother and dad originally ere from innesota and gre up around gas station. They have[...]Halloc and Lancaster in the north est corner of the state. Tiny died in August 197 4. Effie[...]Ou loo . Rose, D in 191 O having originally come from inneapolis. In about Donna a[...]as born in I abo 1913. I gradua d from OHS in 1931 a nt o nurses rain Falls in 193 and the U of inneso th a BS m nur ·[...] |
| [...]ded grade school and Kathy married Ken Hagan of Redstone on 2-27 -71. She is high school there. employed as a dental assistant for Dr. Tom Lidahl and Ken is the rural Ken and I were married on 10-6-73 and live 11 miles northwest of mail carrier as well as being employed by his dad[...]horses. have 3 boys. Ken married Becky Moran of Plentywood, 10-6-73. (See Biography.) Debbie married Steve Garrett of Troy, MT on 6-20-81. They are living in iles City here Debbie is teaching 3rd grade in Lincoln Elementary School and Steve is teaching auto mechanics in Miles City Communi y C[...]. They are presently living in Havre where Leisha is employed as a bookkeeper and Les is attend- ing orthern T College, here he will receive his BS degree in automotive education this year. He is also working for Heydon Automotive Shop. Whi[...]s (6-23-25) and Robert Arthur (11 -14-28). Gordon is married to Jacob Ereth was born 5-6-1886 in Malcoci, Rumania, the son of Fay Cha ee, daugh er o Elmer and Lucille Desonia[...]his teens he came to Estevan, Saskat- descendents of Dalevie residents.[...]Paulbec 1 -2-1 893, the daughter of John and atelina Fenrich. She came to homes. I gr[...]chewan is no ) o homestead. Here Frances (1' 914), Jacob Jr[...]· e orld and later In January of 1923 hey mo ed o on ana. This same year Baby[...]a~ce O d armed north of Ou loo near he Canadian bord r until they ha[...]Er h. I s born on 2-28-53 in Plen ywood. I ha e 3 is r : hy H n (5-16-52); D b i G rr (7-27 -58[...]n my paren s mov d o he family farm 6 miles north of Ou loo . I a ended grad sc ool 1n Ou loo and[...]J s t Eur inneapohs, ag 7, from a rare he rt dise s .[...] |
| [...]In 1952 I married Beverly Holtan, daughter of artin and Allee Emma married Arthur Olson (C[...]an. Bev was born on the Benson farm 6 miles south of Outloo on Joe married Marion Robertson (Kare[...]ent to Crookston, graduating there m he pring of 1950. Folio Frank married Lila Griffin (Ardi[...]Jolene, Col• We are the parents of 2 children, Diane born 9-21 55 a Sheridan ette) a[...]WILFRED and BEVERLY FAWCETT I was the third of 4 children born to Ephraim and Gladys Fawcett. L[...]orn on the Fawcett homestead 7 miles north- east of Outlook. I arrived in time to get in on the hardships of the '30s,[...]ng cows on any patch that looked green. The fall of 1935 I started school in Outloo , Diane graduated from OHS in 1973. S e as ve active in music riding the horse drawn bus with the potbelly stove from betore daylight during her school years an[...]after dark. y dad started working on WPA the fall of 1936 so e County decided to pursue a ca[...]opping On 4-2-83 she married James artin of alta. Jim earned his music wood for the 8-burner[...]my dad traded his homestead to degree from E C the spnng o 1983 and is presen ly emplo ed b he William Hass for land clo[...]g year my parents divorced, so my dad had the job of School of ines in as ac h rac and[...]s 3 boys. We had quite a time learning the duties of maintain- high school. e'v be[...]ing the youngest got stuc ith most of t e compulsory in Ou I household chores. Con[...]erever he could to ma e ends of severaJ orgarnza el[...]I s 111 res·de. Lu In the spring of 1948 I grad from OHS. I en1oy d my hi h[...]ornia d io of or · co[...] |
| [...]Our grandfather, Wesley Fellon was the son of Charles and Sarah of James Patrick and Therese Marie (Willems) Nugent.[...]ula, graduating in 1975. Teri has 3 brothers: Jim of Missoula, came with the family to homestead. His brothers were John, Francis, John of Seattle, and Joe of Hawaii, and 1 sister Tina of Helena. Teri is and Lyle and 1 sister, Minnie. He grew up i[...]our grandmother's death he married June Rasmussen of and Shawn Lester, born 4-5-83 in Plentywood.[...]eacher. Later On 7·16-82 we walked away from our shredded mobile home after they m[...]We currently live on the family farm north of Daleview. GREG and RHONDA FELLON |
| The fourth daughter of the Lindhes was Carol born 6-9-36 . She at- community taking part. Remember those days of school? Track meets tended Outlook School, gradua[...]and basketball games with Outlook having one of the best teams going 1957 and they live in Inver[...]oze to death coming home in a There are none of the Lindhe descendents in the Outlook com-[...]memory: hen our school began munity now. A cousin of our grandmother, Robert Galland, purchased[...]downtown to carry back a 5-gallon can of kerosene for rs. Joe[...]Fellon was born in Minnesota, 10-1 9-06 , the son of from him. I worked also for rs. Joe Ko s i ho taught m[...]y schools There used to be alo of s iing out at the est place (Uncle Bob around Dal[...]kiing around the coun ry, hunting rabbits. family of 11 . My parents, J. A. (Bert) and Martha Grove mo[...]ollege in Havre and taught a country school north of Dooley years in the US Air Force; mos[...]th Pacific. I married Francis Fellon in June of 1935. We orked for the In ay of 1946 I married an O lahoma girl, Rox'e Lou Gilbe[...]eam in Bethany, O and reside in oore, 0 . the aid of a flashlight. I operated the switchboard. In[...]k until 1943 hen e bought the former Hun fey land from Willard and Frances Hurst We farmed and ran a fe head of cat le.[...] |
| [...]en and Michael. ton's push he escaped from prison camp, but was recaptured and then eresa'[...]e returned home in May 1945 to be re- nia. Teresa is her third child; Colleen, the fourth who has a da[...]discharge, he began teaching at Sarah; the fifth is Kim; and the sixth is Brendon. William and Teresa the Medicine Lake School in the winter of 1946 and continued there reside in San Clemente.[...]graduated in 1941. He until the spring of 1948. He accepted a teaching-coaching position at[...]side in Arroya Chinook, but was recalled from inactive reserve to serve in the Korean Grande. T[...]l. Jude was born summers at the U of M. He became head football and assistant basket- 12-28-25, and did not graduate from Outlook, for the family moved to ball coach at Laurel in the fall of 1962 and received his ME degree California in he spring of 1942. She married Bob Campbell and lives in from the U of M in 1964. In the fall of 1969 he became the superinten- Torrence. They hav[...]harlotte Maloney has a girl, Ellen; dent of schools at Medicine Lake, and then retired 6-30-8[...]to the farm in Outlook. Jacob· and Ruth is the fourth daughter of Jude. Jeanne was born Karl is a Past Master of Plentywood Lodge 91 AF & AM; is a 1-24-28, married John Weisgerber and has 5 children. The member of Al Bedoo Shrine; a life member of VFW; a past Worthy eisgerber's reside in Bismarck. Their children are: Jerry; Brenda Patron of Oro y Plata Chapter 66 of Eastern Star, and a member of the Rotunna who has children, Anthony and Jeana M[...]id has 3 children, icole, Brian, and Andrew; Joey is the last Inez Drager Marshall to the Daleview area the summer of 1926. My child of Jeanne. Agnes as born 5-25-29, married Paul Hammo[...]on, Lupin); Donald (has 2 girls, graduated from there. I returned to Outlook in 1942 and was empl[...]on's office in Plentywood un- and Theresa. James, is he fourth child o Agnes; Rita Orlando has[...]eturned to work ar and Raman, and he si h child is eith. Jeremiah, he eleventh at oodw[...]artha Fipps, Thelma, Scouts, Daughters of the ile, American Legion Auxiliary and served n[...]. He attended So this completes the up-date of he clean ids, horn many of Ou look School, farmed at home and t[...]He married Bonnie La nia, hen e all thou h he nd of he rainbo as o be found out Rue of Aberdeen, SD in 1949 and they had 6 children, Dav[...]ggy. arl a ended school at Chinoo , and graduated from Laurel in arl Fis e's parents, Olai and Anna F1 came from or ay to 1965. He a tended the U of on a foo ball scholarship, graduating in ort[...]J ne Sm, as born 8-21 - 9 a avre, raduatin from[...]dre , born 8-25-79 . B H and I, |
| [...]Vera, Lucille and Lillian); John (the father of "Chub," Gertrude Strand[...]bought from them in 1950. They lived at La eside, T and in th[...]They had 4 children: Greg graduat d from OHS in 1946. Darlene,[...]DNA FORD (PIO EERS) Our daughter, Ann Marie, is married to Galen Harshbarger and has By r[...]Vallery, Darlene, Galen, Jr. and Chad. Galen, Jr. is married to Cheryl Gatz, a daughter of Marlyn and Dorothy of Outlook and they Chester Ford had the drugstore in Outloo . As far as e ne hey have 1 little girl, Amy, 3 years old.[...]y lived on the Fiske farmstead for quite a number of years . also lived there bu has died jus ithin the las couple of years. C e Karl, Ole's brother and his wife,[...]own the Fiske farm. I married Emil Babitzke from Ashley D, having met him hile he as orking at[...]W RESIDE TS) A landmar for Outloo residents is the stone foundation on the est side of the high ay at the bottom of he hill o the 6 mile corner. Once upon a tim[...]ber him. Fran Lund remembers him as a good friend of artha's parents. Alois claimed he ad pl homest[...]. Henry Radons d h hor th O livery of On n r cal Alo ul[...] |
| [...]ad once Lola Madill was one of 7 girls born in Peterboro, Ontario. Her been a member of the "Dutch Henry Gang" but had quit them. It alwa[...]machinery. 11 miles northeast of Outlook. Her sisters were Zella (Mrs. Strubeck),[...]to prison for several years following his episode of deceased; Anatta (Mrs. August Westp[...]rn in Outlook. They are Geraldine not on the best of terms. It was always believed that Bill either blew up Beeman of California, Shirley Harty of Seattle, Wesley of Havre and (or had someone else do the job) Hominy[...]hopes that once Jacqueline Trombly of Kalispell. Lola moved to Plentywood when the his[...]children weren't very old and got a divorce from Happy. She worked for and had his 8 x 1O dugout o[...]en married Tom Weatherly, who was a that let down from the wall, and a little table and not much more. B[...]m his guns. illard wanted to buy them (he wonders how he thought he ould pay for them) but Hominy would[...]on the prairie about 3 miles north of OutlookV(See SD I, p.556, Alfred[...]was Arthur. Getting to school for us 4 kids north of THE RICK FAMILY[...]and from school in the 1920s and 1930s consumed much of our day. By ar Bee ers In spi e of things negative during those years, the positive[...]Joe Ai ere the sons o r. and rs. mold Ric of Glen- and graduation day did come![...]d dedicated coe, ic s a sis er of Tillie Effertz, ae Tobin, Anna irtz teacher[...]o ever, heir 2 sons, Al and Joe member of the OHS debate team. I was hen e debated the LHS[...], team hat I met Arnold, a member of that team. Philomen came ou o isi her bro hers. S[...]Arnold as born 9-1-12, the oldest of 3 boys of Fred and Ebba YS tloo on he d[...]in LHS in the 6 h grade. He as a member of the high school band,[...]he bride of John 1rtz. The[...]d of mily memb rs' dea hs, ,s no |
| [...]d I attended school at "Old Outlook" (transported from " e Patricia was born 9-2-40; and Billings, the birthplace of our 3 grand- Outlook" by wagon and by sled[...]AZ. stayed with me part of the time. About once a . ee ·he orris family[...]thin hey ever realized hat their terests and love of family keeps us active and interested in the good[...]Nickerson school. I can't remember the names of all the pupils bu MAYME JOSLIN[...]arl. I could under- years, I still have a myriad of childhood memories of Outlook: the stand a bit of or egian but couldn't spea it. art learned he Eng[...]ing down; the post In the spring of 1929, I a tended ormal College again and re• office at mail time where the gossip of the day kept everyone current ceived my 2-[...]·e lived on he Johnson farm or 5 years- he ears of and Karl Karlson's later taken over by H. G. Pres[...]ll where the dust storms and no crops. most of the town social activities took place; Grant's Coulee here the school picnics, under the watchful eye of iss Craig, ere held. I married Bob Joslin e t, |
| [...]the Kant Hook to turn Merlyn Stokke who is 2 years older than I and now lives in Florida. I[...]and an adopted son, Chad Joseph Galland. Charles is a UCLA gradua e with a psychology degree. Af[...]he years; my mos prized being the Medallion Award from John Young and Bob Crip- pen, the astronauts from the first manned orbital flight of the Columbia Space Shuttle. I am including an up-date of my sister, Olive, in my biography as follo s:[...]here Janet e is a dispatcher for the Page police department[...]argaret married George (Bill) Feickert of Terry on 6-11-67. They[...]live on an irrigated farm wes1 of Terry. Margaret works for the State[...]Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services. They have 3 g[...]oenig of Fallon on 8-5-72. They have 1 boy, Jesse, born on[...]athy is postmis ress in Fallon. Besides farming and feeding cattle I Olive Ann Galland, youngest child of Ole and Anna Galland, as Dale has[...]Connie, our youngest daughter married Tom Young of Terry on o he Galland farm eas of Ou • T.[...]. They are currently living in Plent ood. Connie is orking a end I in Ou loo ugh m[...]• at J. C. Penney Company, and Tom is or ing on or --0 er rigs in the ended and[...]y, a Lu heran high area. school in Far During all of my school years I as very ac ive in fter Orris came out of he army in 19 5, e rented and farmed musical c iv[...]ll Reed place near Ou loo for 6 years. In he fall of 1951 , e I ended Co · o[...]on- moved o Plen ood. Spr'ng of 1952 ound us buying an irr"gated ana College H[...]. ser ing resid n of he or niza ·on and ha ccoun an for[...]ounty ii of ear in t' I Carla i C Ills nd p rO d . |
| [...]area, the George Bantz family of Outloo area and the Desonias in the[...]residents of this corner of the state-settling o r Whitetail Cree[...]in 1902. Echo's mother, ildred as 1 of he hi e children born[...]from a glass of mil !) and were probably the only children heir a[...]ger Ben (7-14-53); ing to a farm south of to n. Echo's paren e Dalevie S[...](See Selma community o a farm es of hi e ail for a fe He[...]utheran Church, Catholic Church and the south ing of In 1956 Raymond and Echo purc[...]ersb • the hospital in Plentywood, and building of the teacherages in Outloo Ren Endersby[...]eavey Elevator in Outlo Cree east of hi e ail in he Dalevie coun . The mo here in from 1962 to 1968. At this time the farm as bro e out of Soil Ba 1968, ha ing a house and b[...]s remained . time that they could take over a lot of the farm or . Bob en o or o[...]·r job south of Fort Pee . In bet een 1mes h[...]ac,ng for he local S011 C-0nservation S Is Conservation office i 1971 or 8-6[...]of C J[...]of[...] |
| [...]ntana with his mother and took care of her while continuing to operate the business. par[...]Nellie Garrick passed away in 1964. Red retired from the shop in ministration during the 1930s and als[...]in the Garrick Or- 1971 and sold out all of the tools and machinery. He continued to work che[...]c. Around 1945 he moved retired. He is still living in Outlook. to Medicine Lake and had[...]LIM) and MAE GARRICK after a short illness. Laura is still residing in Medicine Lake. B[...]ick T-Bone and Laura had 4 children: Everett of Arizona, Lavanda Slim Garrick[...]IA in the year 1900 and came (Mrs. Charles Lane) of Beach, ND; Mee of Torrance, CA and Larry of to Montana in 1909 with his parents[...]born on the family farm near Outlook in the year of 1911. In 1937 Floyd went to Spokane, and worked a[...]t Bank, here he and Ruth lived for 2 years moving from there to Laurel here they now live. Floyd a[...]rs. Byron a son) ho resides in Billings, here she is a teacher. CEC L (RED) GARRICK |
| Sheridan County Road Department. In the fall of 1949, my brother Ann Wunderlick was[...]and came Glenn and I attended the McPhail School of Music, Minneapolis. The with her parents,[...]il they filed on a homestead 1½ miles north of present day Outloo . Ann until March of 1951 when I was drafted. During my service time I[...]ned to Outlook. Frances Edwards, daughter of Charles and Irma Edwards, was raised on the farm[...]r mother resides at Pioneer Manor and her father is deceased. Frances attended grade school in White[...]rgan formed a partnership and purchased the store from James Denm[...]97 4, Agnes Beck and Frances purchased the store from Hazel. In 1979, Frances and Agnes sold to Jae and[...]cott's Trading Post." parents of 13 children : Glenn Calvin, 7-16-28. Glenn has a[...]s Style Shop in Plentywood for 3 and master of science degrees from C, Havre. He resides a years, at Peterson's Ready to Wear for 3½ years and presently is Antelope and is single. Gordon Guy, 7-16-29 (see Biograph . D aine employed as secretary for the city of Plenty ood. Lyle 1-1-31[...]She or s for Sne ing of Has ings. The ha e 5 fireman for 30 years, and am on the to n council and the council of children: Lance, Bren e d[...]present. I am an active El s member Ronald is hea ing pla strom Arr o[...] |
| spent most of his eek-ends, vacations and evenings working for tywood. Dad then became part owner of the Spot Lounge (now the o hers doing wiring, pla[...]Agnes Melquist in 1962. In 1965 he sold his share of the Spot to Louie Saturday nights for many years.[...]with their music. In the 1960s Dad died of a heart attack while visiting with friends, Ardel[...]did baby sitting. When they retired White of Olympia, WA. Dad was always young at heart, and a[...]ved to come back to Plentywood every spring mayor of Ou look for 40 years, which is believed to be the longest term and fall to visit. His family all miss him very much. of any mayor in the state. All 13 children attended and graduated from OHS, and many of them went on to further their education and became MARLYN and DOROTHY GATZ teachers. Seven of their 11 sons ere drafted into the service either[...]and Leona Gatz, the youngest of 4 children. When he was 12 years old V. L. (OLE)[...]as born 8-8-1899 at Independence, IA. He was one of 8 Dorothy Elaine Gatz was born 7-30-32 at Belgrade, MN to Walter children of Ernes and ellie (Stoner) Garric . There were 7 bo[...]went on to nurse's girl. The girl died a the age of 3 months. I remember Dad telling ho training, graduating in 1953 as an RN from Fairview Hospital in Min- he rode several miles b[...]. Church in Belgrade, N. The first year of their marriage Marlyn was He a tended grade schoo[...]ed in Korea and Dorothy completed her senior year of nurse's Corps during I. He as only 17 at hat time. After the ar, he raining. Returning from Korea in July 1953, arlyn and Dorothy went returned to Ou loo and barbered for a number of years. Later he farm- to Fort Carson, CO where he was released from active duty in October. ed north es of Outloo on the farm that no belongs o Toddy irtz.[...]pent 6 years in the inactive reserves. In ovember of 1953 e had a sheep ranch and a ca le ranch at o[...]became part of the Outloo Community in 1972. artyn is a self-[...]yed carpenter or ing through C & D Lumber Company of Plen- ty ood, and Doro hy is an R at Sheridan emorial Hospital. Sheridan[...]s upon a d is somethrn Jame A · b shop[...]Bo sore of here d o In 19[...] |
| [...]rne Dickson and has 2 children, Judy People of Outlook who remember the Goodlaxon family probabl[...]n Denver and thought the town would never run out of Goodlaxon offspring. First Jeri in Bil[...]d in 1925. She taught at the So this isis deceased.[...]n in 1901 to Barbara Ann and Schuyler Hoppins, on of 7 marry.[...]n: Greg, Kevin John Gunderson as born of o egian parents at elrose I, a and Ellen. Greg an[...]n have Sienna and Benjamin. Kevin family of 3 boys and 3 g.irls. In 1914, he came to Ou loo a[...]mblay and had An• . . . 2.50 for 5 gallons of good grade cream. John or ed on e Car• nette an[...]Dam and aJso on he high ay t'!en i as built sou h of Outloo • as and they reside in Billings. Veras[...]He died of leu em1a in 1953. au |
| [...]I was the eldest of Ralph and Mary Griffin Chaffee's children. I was and they have a set of twins and 1 girl. Sheila and her husband,[...]Richard (Dick) born 3-9-36, both of Crosby, ND at the present time. Lillian Gunderson Cray, born in 1921 graduated from Plentywood[...]We grew up in Outlook and I graduated from Outlook HS in 1948. HS, earning her way working o[...]ause the folks moved to Crosby the boys graduated from high college, working at boarding houses, and the[...]wn clerk. a daughter Debbie, and son Mark. Debbie is married and has 1 year old Robert. which makes Li[...]James Gunderson biography.) ow at 83 years of age, I have 14 great-grandchildren and 1 grea -gr[...]at the Outlook General Hospital, the third child of John and Irene Gunderson. Dr. Fosset was still a[...]52 as forced to retire. He married Elsie Graham of Raymond and they fron , whi c h woul b[...]the arines for 4 years, and ser ed in Vetnam . He is married and lives in Atascadero, CA . Richard,[...]ing gradua ion, Shirley attended and graduated from the Acme Beauty Sidney. Danny born in 953, marrie[...]1970. T ey reside in Glasgo here her husband is assistant in 1955, married i e Ehart in 1976 and lives in Sidney. Brenda born chief of police. They have 3 children: Travis, 5-23-51; An[...]argie married Ed ard (Chip) Halvorson of Reds one in 1971 and issoula irl in 1983. Ther[...]-2 -B . Bee y as he firs great-grandchild of Dalevie pioneers,[...] |
| Outlook. I graduated from the Outlook HS in 1926 in a class of 8. I paper shack. We moved into the house[...]r, Kenneth was seriously injured in a fall from the depot roof. Cosper, and Tana Cosper.[...]Some of the frequent visitors ere Florence, Alice, rnest,[...]families of Louis Thorson att Billet, Gjermund Underdahl and[...]tainments at Stivers Hall to years of the deep sno s a ota pl s,[...]Our dad acquired he nic name "O " firs becaus of his in, ials, Larson, Fern au. Front row: Max Dec[...]. ad I married Jennie Stubbe from estby in 1935. She as a eacher at the Collins school near Raymond hen I met her. Jennie as t e daughter of Gus and Lena Slager S ubbe and as born in 909. S[...]es a Liver- more CA and Dorothy Ched of Fremo . Lorraine s children are Ed ard[...] |
| In he spring of 1926 Adolph and Emma and their 5 children,[...]y freight. They then family. Two other children of Charles and Lavina, Francis and Roland, moved to[...]eir 40s and 50s. Charles and Lavina were married from artin. Adolph had surgery soon after his arrival[...]eharry place where they had some sad experiences of crop failures. June berries and choke cherries p[...]the entire winter. Times were hard but in spite of this there were some bright spots and prosperous[...]eral more moves they bought their own farm north of Plentywood. The saddest day was when their son Mo[...]wood Dam. r. Har passed a ay on 4-3-73 at the age of 89 and Mrs. Hark a year later on 5-24-74 at the age of 84. They are bur"ed in the Plentywood cemetery.[...]e f rmed there for several Donald of California. heir parents, Blond1a and George, and[...]oe and Lyle ha e died. I do not no if Geor e, Jr. of innesota still emplo men i h he F rmers U[...]here. Darrell, has 1 da is em Bure d[...]ith his family on Beaver Cree west of he . . edstone |
| [...]at the Beaver My dad died the summer of 1966 and my moth r pass d a a Creek School when a[...]hael, Donald, Kimberly and S ephen. I am a memb r of on ana He came with his dad, George Harmes to the[...]oved to Lynd, MN. I In "Stoutheart of the West Toil, Sweat and Heartaches" remember them telling how they picked corn in Minnesota for .05 a of William Hass ln SD I 513-514 i records, ''An inte[...]a about 5 years and returned to the bit is that Bill was postmaster for a fe days or a villa[...]was located on one of the present Hass farms." The G nvlll pos of-[...]school in Outloo . e both graduated from OHS. · ra[...]istra ,on). L en Ethel did a lot of hand work and reading. She made my high school[...]II they moved to Outlook. rs. Joe Wagoner was one of her best friends. or ed for a short t[...]In 1942, Bill as in· Once Ethel got thrown badly from her horse hen a sna e had frigh - ducte[...]om se Glenn as a 5'0-year member of he Plen ood Lodge 91 F and Hospital a ne. A and a member of he odern oodman of menca. Genn pass d e o h1 a ay 6-23-70 and is buried in Outloo . Ethel moved o Centralia[...] |
| Cheryl is married to Byron Ouren, also of Wildrose, ND and they Stephen Schoenecker li[...]lender live in Gig Harbor, WA. Jill and her Byron is associated with Lund Construction as a carpenter.[...]ndy Reed live in Billings. 2 children: im Lanette is a senior at Crosby HS; and Wade Byron is a Lila and her husband David Green l[...]2 sons, Judy was married to Reid Grayson of Scobey, MT. He was killed in Matthew and Michael, 5 and 3 years of age. Douglas and his wife, Deb- Vietnam . Later she married Burton Olson of Crosby, ND. They live on a bie live in Brem[...]osby where Judy works in the USDA office and Burt is a Jeremy, 8, 6 and 5 years of age. farmer. They have 2 girls: Wendi Jo Grayson, who is a freshman at Glenn lost his wife[...]lives in San Crosby HS; and Chanda Sue Olson, who is in the 5th grade. Diego. He was in the navy for 20 years after graduating from high Randy is married to Jennifer Oster of Trenton, ND. They live in school and since[...]d Else Selvig Biog-Picture Caption illiam, who is 2 years old. should read: Else Selvig sitting outside of her home on her homestead Our greatest he[...]our children and grandchildren. 1/2 mile north of Outlook. This house was moved to Outlook, and liv[...]in by Oswald and Dora Selvig. It stood south of the Farmers Elevator CORRECTIO : Sheridan 's Dayb[...]s ago. P. 514 - 0n 3-30-56 , atherine passed a ay of a heart attack.[...]Kermit E. Helgeson is the only child of Ernest and Edna Helgeson, I was born in e a[...]ad a dress Evere t. e homesteaded 8 miles eas of the present to n of shop in Plentywood and Ernest as a[...]Donald and I at ended a coun ry school (one-room of a until his retirement hen they moved[...]y younger bro her, Everett died at 3 years of age of scarlet fever I as born on 5-8-16 the third child of parents, Robert L. and in 909 and as buried on h[...]s the Bob homesteaded 4 miles south est of present-day Outlook in 1907 first depu county ass[...]he 7-9-13 and had 10 children . outskirts ofof a heart attac in 938 , hile or •[...]I ent o CaJifornia joined my ing on the P projec of he Carroll dam . e had 3 children : Vern ,[...]craft. Lila and Glenn. y mother also died in 1938 of a heart attac , and my Then on 5-25-43 I[...]Ros ell here he fa her and bro her died of hear a tac s in 195 .[...] |
| [...]ncouver, A here still look later and he graduated from OHS. He took a course in car body hav[...]e lived with my mother, Grace West, and took care of her until she Because of the family relationship of he Prescott and Hell rud entered the hospital and[...]Plentywood, also work- cott Bangs writes from Stevensville, "I as surprised and pleas d to ing[...]olic parishes. hear from Outloo friends. It certainly brough back man memo[...]family moved back to Billings where we took care of have not been bac to Outloo since our f[...]re no Kermit's mother until her death in 1983. As of March 1984 we are longer living on[...]Richard Presco t as born in 1917 and gradua ed from OHS in brothers, Alfred and Raymond.[...]John had attended many rural schools, graduating from (38), Dennis (36), 8111 (3 , Tom (3[...]Robert as born in 192 7 and gradua ed in 1945 from O S. He and and high school at Wishe , D graduating from beau y school o Fargo Lu ema p[...] |
| [...]born 11 -4-14 and farm 5 miles southeast of Outlook. lives in Vancouver, BC; ary (Mrs. John[...]Frank, Eva and the farm 2 miles northwest of Outlook until 1959. Then we moved into Elizabeth[...]I also worked for Farmers Elevator in Outlook from 1962 to 1971. alispell. Ja e was born 7 -17-25[...]Then I worked at the Outlook School as janitor from 1971 to 1979. lo a and in 1983 they moved back to[...]e was in the ser- Eleanor came down from Canada in 1946. She worked in cafes vice for 3 ye[...]Outlook School from 1958 to 1979. She also worked at Sheridan In August of 197 Rosa moved to the Plentywood Pioneer anor,[...]in he summer months. ursing Home in the spring of 1984. ALBERT and ESTHER HOLLATZ |
| [...]fo our ne horn in Pho ni . the Outlook Bank) knew of some farmland southeast of Outlook. On Joe Ereth had opened[...]" y first 3 years of school e Os,[...]ll, Doro hy and Evelyn Hollatz. In the fall of 1926, Bill and Elsie bought a farm north est of |
| [...]ime at the Dairy Queen. Greg will be a senior and is active there, which he operated for quite a number of years and is now in sports, and works part-time at Tri Electri[...]heridan County. Our dad spring of 1922 and left there in 1938. I went back to Glenc[...]resides at the Alta Vista Apts. , care of my parents because they were both quite ill at th[...]Philomen was a sister of Joe Rick, who lived on the Ole Galland and THE HO[...]lk the last mile. I started school the first year of[...]make your own. e played a form of soccer in the fall and the season[...]continued till after freeze up. We played lots of marbles, tag and base-[...]ing. We had no outside basket- This pie ure of me in he middle Roy elson (the tall guy) and[...]as a ball. By the way, a bean bag furnished lots of en- dlery Company for our ha s hich ere Beaver S[...]h grade and high 25 for each one and ha as a lo of money in those days. Rudy was schoo[...]very Friday yers Coulee, north est of Henry Radons, and at Elm Coulee south of nigh ould get a ourth fello and he ould play hist[...]camps ere near a spring and al ays suspended from a tree _e had a s e ." For some reason Roy[...] |
| [...]htsman n 1928. (S Shirley left us at an early age of 35 years. She had 2 girls, Terri and Brightsman[...]lak en (See lak en Biog.). Traci. Terri graduated from MSU and lives in Bozeman. Traci has 3[...]ked out a Redstone and also in Outloo at he years of college completed and at the present time is in New Zealand . J. · elson store, till 1[...]had 1 son, who lived just 3 months and died of pneumonia. They Gary lives in Billings and h[...]se for i e lannery follo ing Laura Flanne 's From Antelope I went to Medicine Lake and was Superintendent of death. Schools there from 1945-49. I then moved to Fort Benton and from D. W. and Helen ere visiting in Bo[...]. Helen has continued to eep house for i t ough s is no We built the bowling alley in Plentywood in 1957 and I moved to 88 and · i e is 94 , and she still does all t e or . Plentywood and operated it from 1962-65. I married Fran Pemberton at Hot Spr[...]o on- hobbies like woodworking, gardening, sports of all kinds trapshooting, tana in the early years shortly after th n of e cen u , being one hunting and canoeing. of the first families m he Dale ie O f[...]( 6)(S e Margaret was the oldest daughter of Barbara Ann and Schuyler Robinson biog.). Hoppins. After our family moved to the homestead nor h est of The children ha ere school age a[...]La er G married Chester Scollard and farmed south of Outloo . Later hey Robinson dona[...] |
| [...]A Yoder. She as employed until her death 5-15-68 of a heart ack. She is buried in asonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Tum- a[...]aurice was born 7-13-32 in Daleview, youngest son of Ellis and L ura Hurst. I as born 3-1-34 in Plenty[...]e John and Helen Furs . aurice graduated from OHS. I started school at the Voight School south of Plentywood and ent there for 3 years until my par[...]es Hurst, 1939. Hospital. I as appointed Director of urses and I orked at that for 1 year.[...]e (Mrs. Gilbert Gomez, Jr.), Outloo and graduated from OHS. Connie (Mrs. Lonnie Lamb) and Ronda Jo of the family home in In 1973 e sold the ranch[...]ston, WY. They have 1 grandson, Brandon Lamb. Les is a Senior Ou loo o live. e then bough a farm in Ca[...]od, attended Outlook course. She and S e e Smi h, from issouri, ere married on school[...]ll -2 -82 . They no reside in Tucson AZ here he is stationed i h and they reside in Las[...]Jeff. They reside in Las Vegas, here Larry is employed by evada rene at ended beauty school in Great Falls here she met i e Gas. aring of Gre F Its. i e is an agronomist and is employed at Fort Wayne . (see Biog[...]Laura Sue as born 8-5-43. She graduated from Glendive in[...]and Tim. He is employed by his bro her ayne as a true driver in[...]rn -1 -52 in illiston. He received mos of his[...]cation from[...] |
| [...]the history boo Sheridan County is OLIVE IRELAN[...]live Georgia Robinson Irelan, was the sixth child of 9 born to ma, Grammie and I shared of y c urch s of George and Estella (Stella) Mae Pace Robinson. I[...]ng ac be am nd of i , day, but her good friend, Mrs. Alonzo Desoni[...]and rs. Holmes. In 1928 I graduated with a class of 8. I went to the Teacher's College in Dill[...]first school was the Richwine Country school out of Medicine Lake, southwest of Dagmar. Then I taught in Daleview. I have taught school for 42 years; 8 in ontana, 34 in Washington, with 29 of those years in the 2nd grade, Centralia. Wh[...]the Daleview school, my first pupils to graduate from the 8th grade were Lyle Fellon, Lizzie Cole and a[...]n WII in the Pacific. He was an educator. He died of a heart attac at a foot- ball game 10-22-54, and is buried at aravia Cemetery, aravia, I . I[...] |
| [...]ad grown into man - chased land north of Outlook (Meharry's place) and continued to farm[...]ynn and Michael Wayne were born illie Johnson from innesota the fall of 1911 to the farmstead which 11 -16-53 . Mi[...]en homesteaded by Charles Clawson 4½ miles south of Outlook. 8-19-55 and Rhonda Rae was born 10-7-57. Our last child, Darcy Ann Like most of the older pioneer children, Archie did not go on[...]duated beside the Bensons. He had a calendar (all of us who are old enough from the Outlook HS, Marjorie and Dorothy Rydberg. I a[...]in Guteborg, Sweden, a boy was born into a family of 6 ville recalls that Archie was a lover of beautiful horses and he and was chr[...]itoba, Canada, a tiny girl was born into a family of 13 children and sometimes take the mail route for[...]Beatrice Olive Tooke. Fate willed that the paths of these 2 in er ith hat per ectly ma ched earn,[...]cross in 1918 in Outlook, T, when a wheel rolled from Archie had 3 sisters, Lillian Tronson, Al[...]was driving and was repaired by Swen, part owner of deline Ordahl and a brother, Clair, Plentywood[...]town . They ere married and, in due time, 2 (a in of Adeline) died at birth.[...]isiting his daughters there. ailing, presently of Williston .[...]years, married Donald L. Krueger, a native of Red Lodge. They have 2 later retiring o Plen y oo[...]daughters: Virginia married and living in Santa Barbara; and Sharon,[...]Doro hy Rydberg met Gene cDonald, a native of Cha anooga, T Engstrom farms the Johnson land and[...]a gradua e studen at UCLA. Gene as then and still is[...]Heid,, married o John Glenn 0. Johnson, son of · nd Joe Johnson, was born in Out-[...]-25 . H d h rry School nor h of Ou loo hile Tus in, in Orange Coun[...] |
| [...]nn and hey live James (4-18-71) 6 miles northwest of Plentywood. Tammy graduated in Sioux City. from PHS in 1984, and is the 1984 Sheridan County Junior Miss and[...]om the 1984 Miss North East Montana. Mike is in the 8th grade, class of 11 -3-64, lives and works in Gillette and i ola ay (11 -9-68) is in high 1984-85 at Plentywood.[...]Dennis Johnson is a control operato ith Bl c Hill Po r and[...]married Calvin Cromwell of Scobey and h 4 children: r s i Ra My dad was[...]1923) Johnson. He had brothers Ole, is Dept. gr. for Anthony's and resides in Gr a Falls[...]as born 8-15-21 at Raymond, he daugh e of John and[...]are members of Ha fey Lutheran Church.[...]Store opera io er of ·he oorhea is no manag same Ii a Ja[...]Dad and other were married 3-16-16, lived north of Ou loo for graduatin[...]. other served as superin en- Te av dent of the Highland Lutheran Sunday School for 25 ear e ere a large family and all gradua ed from OHS. I as e born on 7-30-17, attended[...]orean ar and also in he S ice anization of t ic Cross ith service in area d t[...]of A o ger[...] |
| acres of he D ve Meharry place and rented the Alfred Selvig and Billet for 10 years and is now a dental assistant. In 1963 she married Ken-[...]ve and bought a ranch. In neth Reinker. He is a teacher in the Cody, WY school system. The 95[...]nne Susie was born at Fortuna, ND on 4-17-43. She is now n 1959, I a tended Dawson College and t[...]hing in Powell, WY. In 1965 she married Lance Lee of Deadwood, course. I got a job as Computer Operator for an accountant and contin- SD. He is principal in the Powell school system. The Lees h[...]Jerald was born in Sisseton, SD on 12-24-45. He is foreman for ne home in Arizona and moved in in August 1980. Both of us are the American Heating and Air-Conditioning Company of Cody, WY. He ery active and enjoy our retirement. We travel about one month a is married to Dianne Beemer. Dianne is a homemaker and operates a year o see our familie[...]Robert was born in Madison, SD on 6-30-49. He is Building[...]Manager for the Husky Oil Co. and is married to Cindi Asay of Forsythe, MT. Cindi is a homemaker and piano instructor. Robert and Cind[...]ont, UT on a farm. Her Kelly was one of 6 children born to Robert and Mary Kelling1on of husband also has an oil field business. They have[...]and in 1912, moved with his family to Ronald is married and lives in Columbus, OH and is now a Com- orth Portal in Sas . puter an[...]. He Beverly married orman Slagsvold and she is a property manager or ed for various far[...]He continued to farm tha place after the death of Oillia until he re- ERHARD and HELE[...]ea. (See Adolph and Emma Har Biog. ted from OHS in 930. I attended Cat Havre and later aug[...]ool eachin as s ap days of my l'fe and if I could realize t ·[...]B Eh Our tam ly cons1s s of 4 children: Romell L Vonne |
| Plentywood. We were a family of 6 children: ldor, Ethel, Eno, lvin, Iris 19[...]was fixed with a box supervise secretaries of Roosevel , Sheridan and Dani which was used to haul water from Radons Creek, a job we older chil· Jen[...]Fred was transferred to he Pl d · · n of[...]elected president of the C S Club, s d pr[...]Christopher is in 2nd grade and rs. Bil Juv (Ro Ii ) ca s 1or[...]5-22-46, he oldest child of Doi y and do elm. O er c Back row:[...]sno . du . In the fall of 194 7 my fol s moved o Henning, coupe of af years later they sold out at Daleview,[...]alls and has 1 child. Fred married Vic, y Schmidt of Outloo and they have a boy, Christopher and a gir[...]Gal d r d a 8 La , Is (3-10-33) m m Ra c,ch and r . Sh ha 3[...] |
| [...]nd their child Don Paul was born in 1970. Stewart is also t ained an E T certificate. While living in[...]worked as employed as a machinist. Donald is not married and is employed by Los a Home Health urse under the dire[...]transferred to the Stoner Clinic June from Van Nuys HS. Carolyn is a Group Marketer of Caelho In- here she is presently working . She is a member of St. Boniface surance Co. Church, acti[...]me in England and returned to Outlook in the fall of 1945, bo ling. The children attend school in Outl[...]is interest in their jointly-owned ranch in of the Gene Paulsons or the Jack Westphals. She spen[...]Ra Lacey and an Arnie Strand were driving a herd of Percheron February 1969. We feel[...]the horses hich ere to be his intended enterprise of raising and selling Outlook communrty s[...]and lived on he Bar V7 ranch about 12 miles north of Outloo shortly after.[...]. as born 7-14-17 on the family farm 3 miles east of Out-[...]brother Orrin started school. He taught the rest of us the[...]I attended the Outloo School and later graduated from Antelope[...]HS. I married Lila Lindquist of the Antelope-Coalridge community m[...]Alan r HS in 1 31. H gradua e of O d er o Andre nd |
| [...]near Malta and a season on the Ray Stoner farm . From 1941 -44 I did carpenter work in the San Francisco-Oakland Bay area. From 1944-46 I was in the army serving in New Caledoni[...]ht us much happiness. I have 2 sisters, Lori, who is in Belle Fourche and Nancy who lives in I married Eunice Lindquist of he eas Antelope communi . Sh Minot.[...]Biog.). to school in Outlook and graduated from OHS in 1965. I a tended col- Our daugh[...]public schools and a c n lege from 1965-68 . In 1968 I enlisted in the ontana a ional Guard married to ic ey cCall of oo 7 and was dischargml in 1[...]eidi (1972), Zachary (1976) and Am 8 from high school. Fourche SD. ic ey is employ d rn 10[...] |
| [...]wood in March of 1942. Oswald was employed at the Farmers Union[...]Oil Company and worked there until 1962, most of the time as[...]e 2 daughters, Howard (5-12· 1) graduated from Milaca, M and served in the Gail (12[...]ive in Bozeman US Army. He married Jane Thompson of inneapolis and they have 2 where Gordon is employed by the Soil Conservation Service as an sons: Arthur (3- 1-6 ) who is in the US avy and Joshua (5-17-80). engineer. They reside in Sha nee, KS, here Howard is a sales manager in elec- Wayne (3-13-43) is an electrician and has been working in tronics.[...]Washington for many years. At the present time he is living in Lynae (11 -26- 5) attended eleme[...]and Dale Huckaby were married at Fort arm south of Foreston, . Lynae or s at Foreston Dimensio[...]n German and he ha e children : Stacy (6-2-62) ho is married to Aaron Anderson, his doc orate in Chemistry. Since the fall of 1969 he has been a chem- Oc ober 1983; ichael (11[...]len ood, es by and (1984) he family is living in Liege, Belgium, where Dale is doing re- ilaca. She married Zed Ogle and hey[...]Janice (2-9-49) married Larry Blair of Raymond 12-29-69. They (January 1971 ). Pam or s for United ay and Zed is a sales live and or in Plent[...]day, 2-23-83 . endy {7-12-53) gradua ed from ilaca HS and married Ronald Both[...]taught mathematics, Say 2-2-72 . They are paren s of 2 girls, manda Lynn (5-3-73) and German and other classes a Antelope HS from 1961 to 1973. Begin- De nna Jo (3·31 76). They r[...]from 1973 o 1983. She has also been a seams ress most of her life -2 ) ded SC[...]n id · sd r is er Techni- pen many o his re[...] |
| from the family farm. Getting to school was a problem in the early than anything, a home and a family of he o n. hil in t con n 1900s with the cold, windy[...]gi n Ro School was usually held only 6 months out of the year. his address. After a[...]n 191 6 our dad bought a farm 5½ miles southeast of the town of they married in 1914. Their marri d hfe gan in a 2 room hous ith Outlook, MT. The farm was bought from a Mr. Willard. Sigurd helped a sod roof on[...]the finally, the Outlook community. operation of the farm . Sig enjoyed the farm and gardening. One of the highlights of his life were the winter trips he took to Mesa, A[...]y Kay Eggen If we could turn back the pages of time to 1818, e ould see a young man, Frank Xavier Kohler, leaving the state of Baaden, Germany to settle in the colony of Katharinental, Russia. A fe years later he married Anne aria Gerber also of Baaden. They had 7 children , in- cluding a son M[...]d 1976); r It took 8 days to travel from Odessa to Amsterdam , here on[...] |
| [...]sport until her parents moved to a farm just east of Raymond. In (9-7-55). Bill res[...]orks in the family business. He 933 the fam ily of 9 moved to Thompson Falls. Iris, the second oldes[...]Don borrowed machinery Don is the oldest son of Donald C. and Iris G. Koterba. He was born from his father. They acquired another quarter of land from Bill Hass 5-14-40 in Plentywood. Don was joined by brother Phillip Richard on rented another from the state and rented some more from Victor 1-17-44, also born at Sheridan Memorial. Phil is an English teacher in n er. Later they bought t[...]nd Jennifer. moved to the An er place in the fall of 1942. Don grew up on the family farm south of Outlook. He attended[...]employed there 3 years. His hobby of electronics became his employ-[...]the family farm due to the illness of his father.[...]children: Sharon ( rs. evin Co ell), Spo ane, who is a teacher and[...]as born 1 -4-60. Daniel (3-1 -62) is currently in the arines.[...]imberly (5-13-64) is currently a sophomore in college at Spo ane,[...]ursing. Their last son as Richard (9-28-65). Rick is a fresh-[...]44 . Don and Iris lived with the land and as part of the community until Don s death in arch 1979. Their "Pleasant Grove Farm ' stood a the crest of a hill, 3½ miles south of Outloo . embership in Highland Lutheran Church, s[...]s sons. Important ere the high school ctivities of their sons, ho both having graduated wi h honors[...]See Biog.). Phil d d from Mont na State Universit in em n in 196 7[...]r of r. nd r . operate oday.[...] |
| William (Bill) of Plentywood, and 1 sister, Cherryl Wagner, a professor Paul were born in Scobey. of language and now working in Detroit, Ml at the Ar[...]rtly after moving to Scobey, Al rt bee me Sh ri f of D niels raine attended school in Plentywood, graduating in 1938. In the fall of County, a position he held for 2 erms. 1938 she[...]n the ASCS office in Plentywood, until the spring of 1943 when we us to Red Wing, . He s[...]age of 25 in 1944 on the ora ai I[...]Germans at he Battle of the Bulge, and[...]charged a · end of' his rs. I en he U of adua ed rom e Scho[...]y dad's farm is no o ned by A le n and pr iou f b[...]bas etball. He bro her, Albe Al), attended U of at Missoula, graduating ith a as ·ers Degre[...]Vietnam. After coming home, he became pnn· cipal of Westby Elementary School, here he is no eaching. He mar- ried Vicki Anderson 5-31 -75[...]gramming. He s arted or a he S he presen ime. He is a member o his raining ith the guard m Decern J[...]on of[...] |
| [...]At age grade in 1953, and spent a lot of time with the Melles, also. 6, alter wen o Dale[...]for 2 years he went for several years taking care of chores and breaking wild Montana int[...]in Lee, as born in D 7-12-05, the eldest of 1O Front row: my, Erin, Robbie[...]ncis Junior, 1923; Robbie (7-26-7 4). Violet is a teacher and Joe orks for the govern- nd L[...]in 1929. e farmed abou les sou of Dale · f ars on he Pe erson place h is no ed by s hen oved 2 miles north of Dalevi he[...]er as born 6-1 · 900 ·n inneso a-the only chi d of pl C[...]rela 1v s on bo h ·des of he m1 . Ro ho Ra |
| [...]other's Esther attended all 12 y ars of school in Ou loo . A r f1m hin uncle. Boes, Undh[...]in My mother had been having a lot of headaches and then had to be married. ho[...]la, to Minnie and Andrew Kaiser. She was a sister of Mrs. Boe. Work was scarce and Dad and Howard came[...]levator and later became the manager. I graduated from OHS in 1940 and Howard in 1946. From 1948-49, Dad managed an elevator at Moore,[...] |
| [...]Dale E. Long. He worked as a Carman Welder in from the Blackstone School of Law in Chicago. He received a Bachelor Great Fall[...]the Great orthern and Burlington Northern of Law Degree within a year. His knowledge of law was a tremendous Railroads.[...]asset in his work of helping Veterans with their problems. My husband We had 3 daughters. Carol was born 2-16-39 . She is married to retired in 197 4 and passed away in July 1975 from a heart attack. Fran Williams, and they live in D[...]until I retired in 1976. Our son, Bob, graduated from WPHS and attend- Dalene as born 10-17-43 .[...]ed EMC, Billings and NMC, Havre. He graduated from NMC in 1969 with 6-1 3-64 in Casper, WY while returning from a vacation in the south. a BS in Secondary[...]n Phy. Ed. He Linda was born 6-11 -54 . She is a teacher and homemaker. She taught schoo[...]n, OR. They have 2 tende9 Brown Institute of Broadcasting in Minneapolis, and worked in childr[...]s now purchased his own station, Highlights of my years in Sheridan County were of growing up in KVAS, in Astoria, OR. Bob married Connie Jane Walter of Kalispell on the Outlook community. Dad drove sch[...]hose 8 years. Once the wheel came blocks from my son and his family. I am involved with the Retired off, nd another time one of the other bus drivers drove his car into one Teachers' Ass'n, Senior Citizens of Astoria and surrounding area, and of the horses brea ing its 2 hind legs. Another time[...]ss. I taught in a one-room school southwest of Plentywood, teaching VALLY P. and MYRTLE SK[...]here I graduated chorage in June 1939. from OHS. I or in cafes o earn mone for college and attended the U of ; ino S Teachers' College; and Cat Havre. I received a BS in Elemen a . at C. From 937 -39 I aught at the Joe arsh School northea Plentywood, and from 1939- 2 at the Lone S ar School north of elope. O rried Ge[...] |
| [...], Carolyn had 1 daughter, Sandra, who lives from EMC and his sister, Lisa graduated rom hig school[...]a. Her father, Ernest Jr. died in 1961 at the age of 48 . year. Ernest, Sr., my grandfather d[...]wife, Pearl, married Ed In September of l982 , Duane and Bia r mov d o Shallbetter, a son of Charles Ignatius and Josephine Sue Smith[...]er, who had homesteaded about 1 O miles northeast of from elson A he old Judd Goodman pla[...]er's sister, Montrose, married Tom Clawson, and 2 of their 4 sons, moving to Outlo[...]gust (1918) and Betty (1923). I, the oldest child of my mother, Myrtle, was born at Outlook in 1915. Emmet married Lucille, a daughter of Herbert, Jr. and Florence Johnson Shirtliff, of Outlook (See Shirtliff Biog.). Emmet passed a ay[...]he married Vally P. Larsen. Joe died in 1 936 and is buried in the Plent ood cemetery. I, Marie,[...]gust 1943). In 1955 , we moved to Eugene, OR here Is ill On 12-16-83 ichael Fran Hn Lu[...]8 he This is the story of my mother, yrtle S aggs Davis Larsen and her desc[...]LUND By Blair Lund Duane Franklin Lund son of Fran Im Lund and irle rd Lund and grandson of Fran and Inez Lund. an d[...] |
| [...]ed on the farm there 1or many years, and the land is now being Frank (see Frank and Inez Lund Biog.),[...]rn 2· 11 -1900 at Sterling, IL, the second child of An- at Whittier. Her daughter, Sharon lives at L[...]ills; Michael and miles southeast of Outlook. Frank was just 8 years old when he drove[...]nd Randy, Norco; Pamela, Bill a team of oxen, helping his dad to break the virgin soil. H[...]Lucille and Ron live at Perris, CA. Ron, Jr. is at home, Gary and help was needed too[...]her education. Tammy and 2 girls are in Hemit; ar is in Altadena and Randy and his[...]nez was born 9-17 -02 in Athens, WI, the daughter of Charles San Jose area.[...]Walter was born 6-18-03 in Illinois. He graduated from high school Lund was running the engine! GUESS WHAT? in Fosston, in 1 92 and from ontana State University in Elec rical Engineering[...]as 12-23-73. gr duated from he Outloo H 924, and from SU in 1928 majoring in Home Economics. Is a eaching in my chosen field in Chinoo he fall offrom Seafood[...] |
| [...]r; a year before homesteading 5½ miles northwest of Outlook; and later Mildred (8 ·7-03) m[...]and it do lives ·n In rness. FL· is still the home place. They had moved to Eure a be[...]ol bus for quite a fe ears tie arming. no o ns pa of a real estate busm ss i Eure a. Don as bor[...] |
| [...]o, born in 1914 at Kremlin and hospital - unheard of about anywhere else about town.[...]Ball of Havre. They have 4 children and several grandchil[...]mlin and lives at Shelby. She married Del Sirrine of Red Lodge who is retired from teaching. Emma has one son, Bob, of Hawaii.[...]I graduated from the Plentywood HS in 1937 and have always[...]acquired 160 acres of land for me in 1945. It is located 9 miles north· east of Outlook. Carl Sneen was the original owner (homes[...]dad bought it from the Federal Land Bank. y sister, Ebba, ha[...]and later at Shelby. Until a number of years ago, I followed road construction work.[...]I, Chris Lux, Jr. was the second child of Chris and Malwena Lux, bashful so about all that[...]1925 after living south of Havre 3 years. Besides or ing as second man[...]ho used broncs as ork horses, but I can' remember is name. The family moved from Outlook, but I re- urned in 1922 to war as seco[...]I attended Ou loo school gradua ing from 8th grade. In 1930 I at- sis er Ebb (9[...]931 . In he fall of 1937 I moved to Grass Valley CA and o ed in[...]On 6-26-38 I married Bernice S rauch from Elverta C . e[...]ily p'c ur is o P.[...] |
| [...]lf-section to Ruegsegger, Peerless, Albert of Sheridan, Y, Anna nd who rented the property from 1917 to 1945. Bill Miller has rented the Ralph of St. Jacob, IL Bu u ro[...]the Farmers Eleva or of ss he[...]e years in the 1920s hen he as deeply invol ed in is own business. Harry as postmaster an[...] |
| [...]g. I graduated in 197 8 and went to the Institute of Hair have 5 children: Mark, Marcia, Erica,[...]ing taught for several years, is working as a computer programmer for[...]children-David, a senior at MSU, Kris a graduate of Concordia,[...]soon to become Mrs. David Jones; Beth is working for an accounting[...]firm in Minneapolis; and Dan is a sophomore at St. Olaf College.[...]ney was born at Arcola, Sask., Canada 8-5-02, son of[...]then in 1910 they moved to a homestead northwest of Raymond,[...]hiason was born at Hendrum, MN 10-16-09, daughter of made our home in Outlook. I was employed at Peter[...]oving to the Dooley area, where she received most of her John as born in Plen y ood. In Sep ember 1982[...]the area. Henry son farmed miles east of Outloo from 907 to 195 7. artin cBurney was born 12-5-38 , graduating from OHS, then He marr"ed Dagny Hanson in 1920. They h[...]ge, and in the years following I would spend much of Leonard cBurney as born 2-10-42, graduating from OHS in each summer on he farm. In 196 7 the arm a[...]n lep- 960. He married Bertha He itt of Plenty ood. In 1961 they moved to pen, ho still f[...]lispell here they live no . They have 2 daughters Virginia sion gen at , 0.[...]e learning disa eacher at B an D. She is married to Ric as active in American L[...]ing as President and as Thompson, of he Bo an Radio Station, and has 1 tre[...]ga passed away in daughter, E e. aria is ension Home Economist at Bot• 1978.[...]folio ing graduation from igh I as bor[...]en . I d is o r an[...]h e on r nch n r eroy s re ired from c s ch r C. Th |
| [...]ent. I enjoyed the job because I got to meet some of the big farmers around there and find out how to measure the amount of water each farmer was to receive a day for irriga[...]ruction work and have a backhoe and am part owner of a Cat When I am busy farming, Tom Carlson, who ha[...]for several years, does the construction work and is especially busy during the summer months. GENE[...]cCRORY |
| [...]ictor chose I lived at the home of Mrs. Boe, sharing a room with Grace " oskey."[...]g in ife Edla Lundeen Kawski. Edla was a sister of my dad, Martin Lun- the choir and worshipped with them. I was a part of that congregation deen. While Leonard was visitin[...]work. richer as a person because of the challenges and opportunities that[...]town of Fosston , MN. We have 4 children: Rebecca (Mrs. G[...]bo), a nurse, of Devils Lake. She and her husband have 2 daughters[...]and 2 sons. Timothy is the Lutheran Campus Pastor at the University[...]of Wisconsin ... Stout in Menomonie. He and his wife[...]boy. The third child, Rachel, is an elementary teacher in Prior Lake,[...], and is married to Terry Hurni, also a teacher and they h[...]daughter and a son. Daniel is a Lutheran pastor at Mt. Calvary in St.[...]Paul. His ife, Mary is a nurse. After years of being a Pastor's wife and a mother, I returned to[...].). Since 963 Leonard and I did qui e a lot of raveling. e had been FAA K and CLARA MELLE and[...]ere several years, and then moved 900s hen some of my family le Scandinavia for America, o hers o he community of Bergfield, Sas . here my dad homes eaded. en o[...]hile in Canada ent o the Jutland School, held from early all till in p st years.[...]e spent 15 inters in Florid and 5 in rizona hich is no m and e could spea only German. home.[...]ers for about 25 ears. In January of 1923 I came o on ana i h my family. I as he y un Edla Lundeen ows i Olson is a residen in a nursing old s of 13 children. (See Jacob and Rosa Ereth Biog.) hom[...]rough he 6 h grad . I ould r sides. Bobby nder on is m rried nd h s children nd lives in[...] |
| [...]e farmed in the Outlook area (6½ miles northeast of Outlook on[...]y home in Plen- (located about 1 mile eas of he tywood.[...]in St. Joseph's Catholic across the road from the pres Church in Plentywood. I have 3 grandchildren: Bill, Robin (Ordahl), and grade there, and from then Brent; and 1 great-grandchild, Jeffrey Kevin[...]ard later married Eugena Radke of Sacramento. She passed a ay in 1951 . for[...]he second ol 12 chil en a cousin of the late Frank and Henry Wangerin and as a brother of the Snuggin en James Wangerin,[...]was Louie, esa; Tony passed a ay 12-1 -49; Peter of bery, 1927 . I co Outlook; ichael died hile the family lived in Canada and Fred of about by ill rd a Parkers Prairi[...]st he gara asimir had 2 brothers that came from the "old coun ry" o th Ig[...]sister to I . Rosa the ife of Jacob Ereth. Tony and Clara ere he paren s o[...]o Pe er on their dad's side. Three children of asImtr and thanna (Fran Louie and P r) married daughter of Jacob and Ro Er h (Clara. rancis[...] |
| [...]o CCC camp and worked the winters. We are members of St. Boniface Catholic Church. Peter in t[...]Francis was born in Outlook on 10-20-28, the son of Frank just 39 years old and left 7 girls[...]he Muddy, the took over in taking care of us. Shallbetter place, Snuggins, and finally the[...]country school and we then moved to Froid heast of Outloo here he has since lived and farmed. Hi[...]d move to Plentywood, Bainville HS. so Roy is he third generation to be farming he Koester plac[...]rang in 1940! Bill and I were married 11-2-40. In from OHS in 9 6.[...]During the orean Conflict Roy was dratted in arch of 1953 and ing and farming until May 1978.[...]camp 1/2 mile west of Outlook where we still live. He married Doro[...]y ood. Doro hy was born 12-2-28, he daughter of pioneer Frank ichols[...]-9-70.) They farmed and ranched 5 miles southeast of Plen-[...]as val dictorian of her class. Gordon has an Associate Degree from[...]from illis on. S s ly ly[...]h years. They n ompany of Culbertson and[...] |
| [...]n Bjerke staked his claim several mi~es northeast of present- Andrew orris was born 8 29 1890 a rgus alls, fol s day Outlook in that year of 1907. A few years later a young girl, Clara[...]1922 to th Todd Do ney ptac ; th n in 192 Forsyth from Crookston, MN came out to work for homesteaders.[...]tywood in 191 4 with Helga and spring of 1926, e bought the art Sandvi farm hich ,s no arm[...]uring the influenze outbreak. She never recovered from her illness and the family stayed with the Ed Wol[...]ols at Goldstone, T and at he Munson school south of Plentywood. Her friend and neighbor, Leonard[...]he Melvin Morgans, whose homestead as 1 mile west of Wollans, (6 miles northwest of present Outloo ) attended the[...] |
| [...]steam engineer at an early age and h r as a bus from Bill Hass's place, so I stayed there some of the ran the steam plant in a steam laun[...]als as I as determined o become a nurse, in spi e of the wood country of Minnesota 3-4-1900. My brother Melvin was born on[...]tal, The family moved to what is now Noonan, ND in 1907 where my ilhston, affil[...]ed Divide County and Father was the first sheriff of the er II as declared, I came bac[...]uated in 1920 as la er appointed superintendent of the Sheridan emorial Hospital along with[...]remained in that position un ii Dr. J. C. Stor an of Plentywood Our family moved to S[...]our mother was with us until she died at the age of 91, and is buried in Polson.[...]from there ent into sales ork, and for 8 years was a s[...]I am sending some pictures of Outlook and a couple of myself. And[...]also a newspaper cut out of my 3 brothers in the service during WWII.[...]Quoting from the 8-19-43 ne spaper, Scobey, "With People Mak-[...]non (Bud). Corporal Lyle, and elvin C·B division of he arines. "Until[...]n this communi y. Leaving hat or and the business of L. o er of Jo n, P , running the Daniels Count[...]e, hey 'jus up and ent. ' There are several pairs of brothers -5 ,a[...]o rom this coun y on figh mg ronts, but as far as e no , he elson[...]esthope, bo s comprise he only group of 3 from one family on he ·ghting[...](PIO AS) d h r c m from ·n 181 0 |
| [...]would be an explosion, and he would get many tons of coal dislodged each night. We older children woul[...]as teachers. other ran the Asseltine Ho el across from Kramer's Saloon. She was a midwife, taking care of the mothers and newborns. As I grew up I took job[...]d r. Die ey and any availab e job. In spite of little cash and many hardships our folks ou d load he sleigh of kids and drive to Pasley Brooks in Canada for dances ... the highlight of our life. Allen eras came from Enderlin, D to or for 8111 Tobin , Ou loo . e[...]s er us bac o ontana because you couldn't move from one s a e o ano er on PA. Ith much red tape Al[...]Soo Lme as a re r era on foreman icing all trains from inneapohs o Po al.[...] |
| ixth child of ii on and Amelia Thames.[...]I, Lorna, was the only daughter of the Nickerson family born miles east of Ou look. Here Amy was initiated into farm life, n[...]attended the Nickerson school about a mile south of the ime Our only son, Gerald Lee, was born 5-23-47. Our first daughter, farm, and graduated from PHS in 1935, and from Trinity Hospital Patricia as born 12- 2- 8. Our youngest daughter, Nancy was born School of Nursing, Minot in 1939. I worked for a year at the U of Min- 7-6-50.[...]ing to California in 1940, where I attended the U of Our son, Jerr , raduated from OHS in 967. He attended Dawson C[...]on 5-17-42, and was attached to the U of California Hospital Unit ... he w s on his ay hom[...]Although I retired from an interesting and enjoyable nursing career[...]nd 5 a month to me for expenses during my 3 years of training. My only regret is that her grandchildren did not have the chance to[...]rried Robert Andrew Harris in 1946 in Oakland. He is a native of Te nessee and moved to California in 1940. He is an electrician and[...]retired from he General Electrc Co. at Pleasanton, CA 1-1-83.[...]s and as born 5-7•16 0 from od I studied dra[...] |
| I graduated from OHS in May 1966. I attended MSU, receiving my[...]oved and began a third of 5 children born t els and ane iels[...]wife and mother, updating my credentials at the U of Sheridan County in h[...]oldest of 8 children born to o y[...]y contmu d liv family farm. Though little remains of the original building my grand-[...]SD here A dre hel ed is Our generation of the Outlook community, live with a sense of ter, Alice, as born on 3-4-3 family history and continuity that is becoming more scarce in the[...]In 193 mobile, transient, faster paced world most of us live in today Our fami• or ed as arm labore ly feels privileged to be a part of a community where this sense of he Is past is still evident and is being preserved for future generations. John,[...]r• of mon· 11 • O Ila.[...] |
| [...]miles southeast of Outlook. He married Lydia Scheie, who had come[...]orn 10-12-28 at Plentywood, the sec- from Norway, and was a sister of Louis Thorson. ond child of Andrew H. and Caroline Jorgenson Nielsen. His bro[...]S. He worked for Bill Miller in 1945-46. In May of 9 6, he joined the army and was discharged in Oct[...]I as born 1-10-38 in Williston, the daughter of Roy and Mabel An ermeier. I as raised at Grenora and graduated from the Grenora HS. After I radua ed in 1955, I or e[...]d in innesota, School and graduated from OHS in 1938. She married Sven Hegland isconsi[...]on, re- away 2-26-71. Ted graduated from OHS in 1941, after having had urning o Plen ood in 96 . He is employed i h the Sheridan grade sc[...]live in issouri. She is or ing at Data Processing. They have 3[...]r husband, Ted Beeson, reside in Arizona. Sharman is an R .[...]ldred, as did all he children ( ith the exception of the 2[...]earl and Doris) attended Hamley and hen graduated from[...]n 9 . She a ended college and taught for a number of years[...]le) previous to her marriage to Or. ervin Fry. He is[...]and ehssa. Pam is an R , and she married Or g, a[...]ai is Chemical lissa[...]8 and is plannin Or I ORTE[...]A ILY |
| [...]ods and they Gust spoke often of his days in Dalevie . They were good years reside in Billings. Cynthia is an attorney at law. The fourth child of the for him and he loved the people of the area and of' cours , as able to Stoner's is Jon and he attended Concordia and graduated from MSU keep his acquaintance active wi h many of those p ople while in Fla . and is involved in farming.[...]orager died 5.5.55_ Morten married Julia Stenmark of going to strictly farming ith hi[...]in Story tail until his death in ay of 1961. City, IA.[...]mo her's father as a Oenm im- Carole Odegard of Whitetail. He attended the Whitetail elementary[...]-08 and I, 10-18-09 an- school and graduated from Flaxville HS in 1972. He attended Dawson[...]xville. Karen as born I gradua ed from S . . lie on 6·30-54 in Scobey to Gerald a[...]gical Seminary in I, qu be from Flaxville in 1972.[...]ly . · d 197 4 we moved to the Hurst ranch north of Dalevie , h1ch he cor- fut for me[...]n s and grandpar ac poration purchased from aurice Hurst m December 1973. Also mov-[...]nd her husband, athy es . tha of 1938. I 2 small room and Dennis Gray, here they helped in the operation of he ranch un 11 Boe's. 1977, a[...] |
| of h r p rents' home she said, ' ow Ralph, you promi[...]chruhl married Lorna Wangerin, the third daughter of Henry and Em- ma Wangerin of Outlook (See Wangerin Biog.). They reside in Brem[...]ton, WA. I, ellie, as the oldest daughter of Art and Mabel Ridell Tutty, We[...]born 6 12 07 . A sister, Ida, died as a child and is buried out on the hill Tutty, who were earl[...]They a h Tut y homestead about 8 miles north est of Outlook. Mae was had several gi[...]e he had married Ted Kohler, the son of Frank and Anna, who was a brother of b en a p otograp er.[...]and Patricia. Valerie and her husband, of the B & M Bar and Cafe. Juanita died recently. Al[...]ar's Day, 1939, after having attended the College of Great FaJls[...]e ere raised on a farm which is still in the family. All of us at-[...]in Outloo and I graduated m 1933 as valedictorian of[...]bu r ed for room and board to help ta e care of[...] |
| [...]or d over to his son, Gene, who is still operating it. Ray was an avid sports[...]his room and board. During his senior y ar, is enjoyed bowling and was especially interested in[...]ters in Shepherd and esa and the home from college for Chr s mas h[...]in Phoenix and then attended St. Joseph's School of ursing. She is no the Head urse in the surgical recovery room of he St. Josep 's Hospital, Phoenix. I, Gene R[...]rn ◄ ·28 2 in Pl nt ood. h n of[...] |
| [...]ve 2 sons, Steve Craig (2-28-65) in college evin is the fifth generation to be farming the Ordahl land north of and Shawn (12-17-70) an 8th grader. A so[...]While Kevin was in high school he was a member of two State Class C Championship basketball teams.[...]in Spokane. Her parents are Roy and Dorothy elle of Outloo . In 1979 Robin was a Page at the State Legislature in Helena. She as also a part of the 1980 basketball championship season, being one of the cheerleaders who won a st place trophy that y[...]hony and Daniel Raymond. Chuc is Director of he Regional Services[...]of golf Just before his dea h. One of he last ords Janet heard her evin and obin[...]of Ou -[...] |
| [...]e, he wasn't very happy as he found the bull dead from drinking too much water. I, Judith Annette, was born 6-27-43 in Plentywood, the daughter of Royal and Edna Joyes. My grandparents were Edward[...]va Boe. I have 1 sister, Darlene, Mrs. Ed Flacker of Boise, ID and 1 brother, Herbert of Plentywood. I attended schools in Plentywood, Out[...]teacher. I served as Sunday School Superintendent from 1971 to 1976 and am currently on the church counc[...]ma Boe. The car could never seem to reach the top of the steep hill without rolling back, so Grandpa w[...]S Since our marriage, we have lived 1 mile north of Outloo • which is the as al nn original homestead of Harry and Else Selvig, ayne's g[...] |
| [...]arry Johnson, lives The sons graduated from high school in Minneapolis in 1973, in Billings.[...]Minneapolis, and received an agribusiness degree from Hennepin manda (5) and Andrew (1 ). Rachel and[...]e Technical Center in Minneapolis. He is currently a loan officer at First ell (22), Ka[...], and Greg (6). Bank of Billings. Peter received his BA in biology at Con[...]and they reside at Kalispell in 1982, and is currently a freshman at the University of Minnesota nd have children Rodger ( 6) and Tommie (13). Our third child, School of Dentistry. David is enrolled at Stanford University, Palo Alto, Donal[...]ld, Arthur I am the youngest member of the John and Ethel Keogh family, lives in alispell and is not married.[...]parents had ails. e'd stuff them in a snuff box of our father's and take them to ranched[...]· he count and dump the tails. I'm from OHS in 1947. ure he smell as outa' his world! S[...]hey rounded up the rab- graduated from the Plentywood HS in 1946. bits and coyo es in Ri[...]ne and I were married at San Francisco, and lived of rabbi s.[...]I as during his ime e ere ge ing commodi ies from he gov- e lived in the little home 1/2 mile south of Outlook until 1953 when ernmen ; mil , rui , bean[...]a e moved to he Seaberg place north of Outlook. oun bo after earing he had a ne bab a[...]I re up on he home place 2 miles no heas of Plent ood. y ro h r Charles elson no ha e arm O[...]d on inued o remain ac ive is dea h ·n 19 fore his 8[...] |
| [...]full with the many (See Biog.). activities of track, football and basketball which our children were in· valved in. Suddenly the home is very quiet and I feel hke a "displaced AR[...]heridan Coun• ban . y mother's m ty from Milan, MN, homesteading south of Redstone, the present hen I as a II I residence of Corwin and Lynn Kanning.[...]ating in 1930. She married Clair Johnson, the son of Outloo pioneers, Albe and Millie Johnson (See Cla[...]graduating in 1933. She married Clarence Boe, son of Outloo pioneers, Oscar and Olive Boe (See[...] |
| [...]ure representing Liberty National in Oklahoma. He is not[...]race Lynette (10-8-53) born at Glasgow, graduated from OHS in hildren, born[...]d arvin 5-4-28. 1971 attended the College of Great Falls 1 year, and graduated from d school in Ou , Jae ie gradua[...]1975 with a BS in Sociology. She became a member of the Big Jac ie marrie ierson, originally of estby and lived Brother-Big Sister program in[...]l's School at Helena. She married Robert Davidson of Bill· h men or several years. They[...]ings 0-11-7 5 at Plentywood. He graduated from MSU with a BS in 5- (5-28-56) an[...]rie(1 -13-7} Court Cler for he city of Bozeman from 1976-80. -83).[...]hey moved nte Vista, CO here Rob is Assistant anager for n ·n altspell. S[...]er the famil S eve graduated from OHS as in married i oric[...]i 3 and a SU. He or ed he summer of n children, g -grandchildren a[...]r the Soo Line RR, nd the summer of 1975 as an[...]g he n rol of i d similar[...] |
| [...]n Co. I first came to Sheridan County in the fall of death 6-6-76, I would receive letters from farmers as ing hy Billy 1972 when I worked for Sh[...]n to do their combining. I would write to ell h m of his came to Outlook to bury cable for NeMont Tele[...]21 -74 at Outlook I married Larae Wirtz, daughter of man. Theodore and Peggy Wirtz. For[...]lliam (14). They reside 1t their mother in August of 1979 and bought a house from Clarence Wollan . We have 2 Loveland,[...]Junior married Helen Sa on, An elope, a daughter of Crai and[...]m September 1979. When George Scott retired in ay of 1980, I became manager of the station. I am on the board of directors for the Se er and a er, as hired as town cop in 1983, and am pres1den of he C. S. Club Larae is active in 4-H, C. & S. Club, Homema ers Club, and[...]C is . t n Colora[...] |
| [...]0). I work part-time at the Oakland Museum. Paivi is a model By Helen Rippley[...]and has appeared in publications of Time, Newsweek, Cosmopolitan[...]8-27-48 to Lewis and Lily Rippley, the youngest of 3 children-an older brother William (Billy) and a[...]GEORGE and ESTELLA ROBINSON (PIONEERS) from Roosevelt ilitary Academy in 1966. He attended We[...]len as born 7- 2·47 to Craig and Florence Saxton of Antelope, My mother, Estella Mae Pace was born 10-15-1872 in Monroe the oldest of 3 daughters-2 younger sisters ary and Sue. She at[...]ived a degree in Special and Elemen ary Educa ion from E C, Bill· 1904. They went by wagon from Culbertson up west of Whitetail and ings. She ught at ibau , Jordan, R[...]has enjoyed travels in Europe and he Orien . She is a member of the Daleview Country. My father bought Per[...]grandmother, Martha Robinson , filed on 320 acres of land also. 9- 3-8 . sidence is the former Johnson home purchased in Sh[...]s after my grandfather, James died. Her homestead is 1976 in O . now part of the ranch. Lew·s and Helen are proud of heir family heri age as descendan s The[...]dan County homesteaders. On Helen's paternal side is her Robinson: Ray, born 3-8-1892 at[...]I, p. 86) and on her mater- Richland area from 1916 until his death 9-9-79. He raised cattle, Pe[...]a C buls i, Plenty ood (SD I p. 610). Le is' roots cherons and Belgium horses. He was a 50-year member of the ar e is ma rand Richard and atherine[...]nd i Le is Rippley arrived Sr. Citizens. He is buried at Glasgow. in[...]e, ha ing moved he ormer eogh ouse from Ou - never married. He died 1·1 -72 and is buried in the asonic Cemetery, lo[...] |
| [...]r plac ov rnigh i , a ranch. On 8-22-31, Dad died of cancer at the age of 68. My mother had rained and they couldn' ma[...]e over no , bu th memon s ii ith us all the age of 93 in Chehalis, WA. of our lives. HARLEY ROBINSON[...]y aun , Leanore Roderic as born Harley is no retired and hves in Gr |
| [...]of Chris and Sophia Rovig. He attended grade school[...]He married Mabel Peterman of Ashby, MN. Two sons, Glenn and[...]1-25-04, one of 10 children of Gunder and Elizabeth Lund. She[...]graduated from Madison Lutheran Normal School in 1922. She taugh[...]uncle, Charles Seaberg and his ife abel, pioneers of had 2 children: Gordon and la. Gor[...], and are re ire eir son, Allen retired from the dI ·n ashing on and ar[...]. L. was wor ing as fireman on a boat hauling ore from Duluth to ing come rom Ber en, or ay, o visi her[...]place no h of Dooley.[...]spend he In 193 oved north of Ou loo here Dad mined coal for i hin e day . She is he ne 5 oal as mined m a tu[...]mo r sp nt a o al of[...] |
| Dad graduated from the Western College of Auctioneering in Bill- and joining a smaJI co[...]7th estate. He passed away 3-1 0-77 at the age of 78. elle Ruegsegge[...]I was born 10-5-29 in Duluth, MN and graduated from Outlook HS ticipate m sports, drama, mus nd[...]would permit. In lien has 1ust graduated from school and Is ,pa 1952, I enlisted in the army where I serve[...]then went to many future years , he peop e of Ou loo an work for the MSU Extension Service in B[...]since that time. In 1971, I married June Unsworth of Scobey. We o n and had a large sc en oi[...]eal attended school in Calrfornia and gradua ed from B d son HS in 1953.[...]" and bought a cotton farm. She graduated from asco hen[...] |
| [...]1-17-55 to Frank Cecil and Esther Eaton of Lindsay. Alice graduated home. from Dawson County HS, Glendive, in 1972 and went on to college at o story of Outlook school would be complete without honoring[...]teach secondary science and moved un ind or word of complaint made of "Shavey." No teacher ever asked to Outlook, where she taught Science, grades 7-12. She is still teach- too much hat he wouldn't answer with[...]By Betty Schmidt 10·10·1896, a daughter of George and Estelle Robinson. She came[...]were Michael ith her family soon after the turn of the century to the Big Muddy and Elizabeth Schmidt. He came to the US at the age of 16 years with area. She married Wyman P. Sandy in 1915, a son of Jim and ell his sister Elizabeth W[...]Sandys lived a few years on the present farmstead of away the fall of 1983 at the age of 97. rtle Tobiason ill about 924-25 .[...]lia" was born Wyman and arie lived up north of our home (the George Robin- 4-24-03 in a village in Romania, a daughter of Kasimir and Katharina sons). Wyman had cat le and[...]r, Fred and a sister Matelina Wangerin. southeast of Ou loo . They lived in Outlook-Daleview area unti[...]22. They lived on the George White farm, now part of the Hass Land[...]o, S he son of Rev. a o[...]d from St. Olaf: 8[...] |
| [...]1-17-55 to Frank Cecil and Esther Eaton of Lindsay. Alice graduated home. from Dawson County HS, Glendive, in 1972 and went on to college at o story of Outloo school would be complete without honoring[...]teach secondary science and moved un ind or word of complaint made of "Shavey." No teacher ever asked to Outlook, where she taught Science, grades 7-12. She is still teach- oo much that he wouldn' answer with[...]By Betty Schmidt 0-10-1896, a daughter of George and Estelle Robinson. She came[...]were Michael with her family soon after the turn of the century to the Big Muddy and Elizabeth Schmidt. He came to the US at the age of 16 years with area. She married Wyman P. Sandy in 1915, a son of Jim and Nell his sister Elizabeth W[...]Sandys lived a few years on the present farmstead of away the fall of 1983 at the age of 97. yrtle Tobiason till about 1924-25.[...]elia" was born Wyman and arie lived up north of our home (the George Robin- 4-24-03 in a village in Romania, a daughter of Kasimir and Katharina sons). W man had cattle and[...]er, Fred and a sister Matelina Wangerin. southeas of Outloo . They lived in Outlook-Dalevie area until[...]22. They lived on the George White farm, now part of the Hass Land[...]dua d from · · 28,[...] |
| [...]a lives in Whitefish. Palmer ars Scott, son of 11 P. J." and Hilda, was born in Appleton,[...]moved to ontana, homesteading 4½ miles northwest of Outlook. His mother died 2-14-14. Palmer graduated from OHS in 1922. His classmates were Melvin L. elson[...]aught at Whitetail as ell as a rural school north of Scobey-the Battleson School. Ga[...]On 12 28 26 Palmer married Emma C. Hinricksen of Whitetail. He attended summer school at the U of M in 1927, and then taught at[...]ved to Loring, MT where Palmer was Superintendent of and George farmed with his fat[...]rn: Doris born 9-3-50. Janet graduated from OHS as valedictorian in 1966, and arie, -24-34[...]25-36; Patricia Ann, 5-27-37; Ronald from Concordia College, Moorhead, MN in 1970 with a BS[...]cept Home Economics. Dana graduated from OHS as co-valedictorian in Do(s, who died in a hu[...]37. 1968, and from UNO, Grand Forks in 1973 with a BS Degree as a[...]Janet married James Arthur Strand of St. Thomas, ND 8-1-70. Jim moved bac o Dodson where Palmer was Superintendent of Schools is an electronics engineer at Hughes Aircraft, and Jan is a supervisor un ii his re irement in 1950 because of poor heal h. He died 9-14-59. for the[...]Dana married Gary Niles Ostrom of Braham, M 7-26-75. Gary is born in innesota 2-29-0 , died 7-20-15; and Sandi[...]d representative for United Power Assn., and Dana is a physical Bromhead, Sas in 906, died in infancy.[...]e had 2 sons, George and Ro ert. (See biographies of In 1959 George became manager of the Farmers Oil Co., and Darle George nd Rob rt). "P. J.'' died 9-22-57. Beulah is living in was boo keeper. George as Mayor of Outloo for several terms and len wood.[...]was a member of the Coalridge Flying Club. He and Darle are membe[...]of Highland Lutheran Church. They retired on 5-31 -8[...]Ou I angan. From 922-26 the Both agree that of all the places he 've been, "Outloo ,s the[...] |
| [...]In January 1971, Ardelle married , enne h Hart of Hamilton, e where Bobby worked for various oil co[...]e communities. 1976. The Harts retired from professional rodeo in 1976 and no farm[...]The older children have all gradua ed from OHS. 1mb rly is[...]oyed at Sheridan emorial ursing home. sll as ta n from[...]us in a car accident in January 1982. arena is current! a nding[...]had the honor of being salutatorian of e class of 1982, gradua d from Coiffeur of Arts in Billings and i no employed there. Rach I[...]Hart of Stanmore Bay, e Zealand. His sis rs, nn and Pa ri[...]nd confirmed in the Lutheran faith. She graduated from OHS T e Ha and Sebas ian children's grandm[...]ch la er b came S eridan Coun married Robert Sain of Whitetail. They had 2 daughters: Traci Lynn l[...], ith her 2 daughters, lives in Plen- tywood. She is employed at the Rexall Drug, and Jule is o ner- LESTER and ELSO operator of Jacobson's Jewelry.[...]. , I, ar- suddenfy of an apparent heart attac at the age of 33. is daugh er 1s m ·n -30-1 attending school at Outloo . I am a member of the Highland Lu heran C urch, as a Sunday School[...], o · ing bac the rugs and dancing to the mus·c of a phonograp : am1I fun imes including he[...] |
| [...]in- 8-21 -52 , played basketball 4 years at the U of M and is 19 2 we bought the farm that we still live on and operate today north- presently coach of the women's basketball team at the U of M. He mar- est of Plentywood abou 3 miles. Lester and I had 4 child[...]el Robin born 3-9-84. Jackie, he first child of Lester's and mine, graduated from PHS in Diane- 4-24-54, attended the U of Mand St. Pat's School of Nurs- 1952, and married Jim Mackie, and resides a[...]Jackie's second Lutheran Church. Stan is Manager of Mid-West Savings and Loan in child Connie, reside[...]e Trampis and Dallas Joann. Jae ie's fourth, Mike of Alaska, and has - 9-3-83. Jessie and Eric. David, her fifth, is married but has no children, and Ra[...]ball 2 years at UNO in Williston and then Sharon is at home. attended Eastern Montana College. He is employed by Bairoid Mud Co. Lester's and my[...]Church in Williston. Dawn is the Phy. Ed. teacher and girls' basketball Our hird child as Ardelle, who graduated from PHS in 1957. Our coach at Fairview. y[...]ds Glen- Kari- 10-5-56, attended U of M and Vo. Tech. in Missoula. She ood Cen er.[...]dren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. is the District Manager of Chemlink Oil Co. at Bakersfield, CA. They E[...]in Kalispell and 3 years at the U of M. She married Rollie Sullivan[...]lege and is presently attending the U of M. Roal as born 5-29-29 in Outloo to Bert[...]Doug-8-18-62 played basketball 4 years for U of M and is emigra e m or ay m the very early 1900s. He gradua ed from presently attending the U of . OHS in and at ended college SU and C[...]on were married (See Biog. SD I near e is s ill far g and or ing in the oil patch hich is p. 556). pres d by Petro Le is Corp. He has 2 sis ers, argare and And that as the beginning of our family in Outloo . Harold was Ed[...]and rs. Ray Ordahl). Harold attended he U of and in the later '40s[...]He married Rita elson, a daughter of John and Hazel elson. (See[...]ha 3 c : ated from F[...]nd child of our fam HS n[...] |
| [...]we moved to Havre, where 1-23-70. He was the son of Outlook pioneers, Herbert and Katie Shirt- he taught until 1943. Three of our children were born a Havr . Diane liff. I hav[...]and wife, (12-18-70). Jerry (11 26 41) is in Pharmacy. He married Charlen May, live in Kali[...]nd Myrtle Larson Biog.) adds to Great Falls, is a CPA, and lives m Cort adera, CA. the Shirt[...]accepted a job as assistan principal at Par Coun of Herbert and Florence. They have 3 daughters, Terri, Vicki and Rox· HS of Livingston, here he administered until his dea h {1 ·6-68). I anne. Terri is married to Jeffrey Lyford and they have 1 son, Tr[...]vingston. and live in Milton-Freewater, OR. Vicki is married to Wm. Luisi, Jr. and in 1965 and ret[...]eewater. Dione and Darlene live at It is interesting hen loo ing a the rite-up in he Billi[...]of state bas etball ournamen s of pas ears, and s eing he names of My half-brother, Emmet Davis married Lucille Shirtliff, a sister of the Outloo team, and no ing I had taugh all of heir dads or grand- my daughter-in-law, Darlene.[...]ere memorab . e age of 9 My parents were Amund and Maren Johnson. D[...]orcf rue , Outlook" in the spring of 1913. He helped build the ulaas lumberyard,[...]o ing came in the fall of 1913. We lived for a short time in the rooms that[...]. ears were built m the back part of the lumberyard. uncle Rasmus, ,had la homesteaded east of to n, building a home hich as later bough[...] |
| [...]have been there since. Travis. Jackie is not married, and Linda Buchner has 3 children, Je[...]Brody and Lucas. for 38 months. After his return from the serv'ice we purchased a small I[...]le and 1 girl, Sharlissa. We live on a farm south of Peerless. estern and southern states, as well as the western part of Canada- Alfred died in 1971 from cancer. mee ing many nice people-some of whom we have retained contact[...]ome Round dancing. We do have many happy memories of our Wolf Point Hospital in[...]Dad's homestead is now owned by the Paulson family. John and ar[...]rton was born in St. James, MN 5-13-1897, the son of William y mother, Beulah Frances, was bor[...]rosson, now living in Saska- • he daughter of Andrew and aude ay otschenbacher. y dad,[...]A. He Beulah was the daughter of Albert and Betsy Swedburg, who homes eaded in he[...]ly 1900s. Dad only moved to Canada from Oalesburg, SD in 1903. Beulah was born spen summe[...]15 o teach at the at the age of 29. eharry School north of Outloo . Dad had already been in the com- muni or[...]years at a coun ry school 8 or 9 miles north est of idby. She stayed with a Pe erson family. lone la[...]·ob he h prin of 1928 He[...]of Beulah's parents from days hen Do |
| [...]eir oun sters ol. My first 7½ years of schooling were at Outlook. I graduated fromof my stay in Outloo and t School of Nursing in Minot, I met Airman 1st Class Eugene A[...]a. It was during these 5 years m Plen of ou 4 girls were born: Lavonne Jean and Rachelle Rae. In 1 966 we moved to Eugene's hometo n of P . Pen- ny Sue and Barbara Ann ere b[...]Jenifer Diane, Joshua 1chael, and Joh Eugene is presently employed 1th[...] |
| [...]other's re ail store and became assistant manager of the ladies sportswear health started fail[...]When Dad carried the mail, he made himself a type of cab called a[...]Jack's inventive mind was used to create ways of coping with the[...]prairie roads, mud holes, and snow. One of these was a Model "A"[...]mobile. Although having only 8 years of schooling, Dad excelled in[...]hunt. Bishop) is an R and director of the Outpatient Clinic at the Shrine[...]Mother died 9-20-65 at age 71 from heart failure. She was Hospi al for crippled chil[...]August. His parents, 2 brothers, and 1 John's our of duty in Vie nam, and Brady born 10-28-72. John is a[...]away. da a base manager a the ISC Corp. The firm is a designer and manu- f c urer of microprocessors based on hne data terminal system[...]u h h coll r d him he position of full con-[...] |
| [...]an and moved to Seattle where Gordon had 6 months of college the time, and I was needed[...]nds left. Bonnie worked as a Registered Nurse at Virginia Mason Hospital in meet. With the exception of 6 years of my adul /if , I hav liv d on his the Intensive C[...]after schooling. Vernon married Helen agn,ld, and is managing and 3-10-84.[...]ving on the farm. Gaylen married Doris orager and is in m dtcal prac- Gordon and Bonnie are sha[...]ter, Howard and Carol, Verlaine and with memories of Carolyn. the farmly. Daug t r Eil[...]oor crops and pric s. lh tywood. Howard graduated from Plentywood HS in 1969 and Carol[...]nd r graduated as valedictorian of Plentywood HS in 1970. Howard gradu• wasn't any. Seed and feed loans ere orro d from t ego emrnen , ated from the College of St. Thomas in St. Paul, M in 1973 with a BA[...]only fair o say ha e ha e "Carol graduated from Rutgers U in ew Brunswick, J in 1976[...]several years, un ii Vernon came ome from college. Re ard and istry from Brandeis U in Waltham, MA in 1982. She currently[...]ard nership. hey la e acquired land of t eir o n and ar arming Medical School, Boston, a[...]ow. She has a fello ship separately. from the National Institute of Health and the American Cancer Society. "T[...]-51) died folio mg hea surgery (8-2 -55) at the u of · Heart Hosprtal. The surgery a successful, but because of heart and lung damage she cou d no survi e. Had s[...]r n a d .1 , only 50%. Bu ha a b essing or all of e family en on ·10·65 Verlam are[...] |
| [...]n to the Central African Republic as missionaries of the Vernon and I set up housekeeping in th[...]he Ed daughter, Rachel Lynn." Fin farm north of Outlook, where he and Louise and family then mo e[...]My maternal grandmother, Helena Halvorson, came from house to the Don Tryans of south Flaxville and it is their present home Stavanger, Norway. My maternal grandfather, Thomas Lee, came from on the RY.[...]roughout the county, head the lis . Highlights of Vernon's activities My father's dad and mother also came from Norway and married in uld have o be his serv[...]irls and lived in Eau Claire, WI. years, and many of those as chairman: Chairman of the Sheridan Coun- ty Democratic Cen ral Committee and Chairman of the Farmers Oil Company Board, Outloo , and his love always of farming and he mechanical or . For m self[...]s resident o he merican Lutheran Church men of t he ontana Conference (1960-64) as ell as e present fel of Highland Lutheran, Outloo , eachin e Be hel[...]en ennial ee, and sharing in the or of he Democra s, ould e highfl[...] |
| and is now owned by "Toots" Desonia Bantz. I also saw th[...]a 3 chi dr n: Davi , house, which had been moved from the farm. But at Daleview, there Jul[...]Ann as born 4-3-31 . Sh graduat d I r HS ment of the old school brought fond memories. and the Univ. of Sou hem Ca . Sh marri d or I am sure many of you know my Uncle Walt Lee. I dearly love him 12-19 58 and has 1 daughter, . and he is my favorite uncle. All of our family stayed in Canada with the[...]11 11 38. raduat d ,om S and exception of Cecile, who moved to Maine. Stella married Selmer Lein, the Univ. of Southern Califo n· e mam d bd nd[...]Dyck Esther and Carl made many rp from and then years later Norman Pickering. Mary marri[...]; visit the old family arm as guests of John and Richard married Ivy Law.[...],a; Carl m 1978 Mother will be 90 in July and is now in a home here in Abbotsford 1979 at[...]help her alot. Dad passed away in 1949. y address is 33702 McDougall Ave., Abbotsford, B.C., Canada, 1f any of the old friends of Daleview still remember our family.[...]his e John Tange, the eldest son of Esther and Carl Tange, ormer Ou ·[...]far look area residents, was born 1-6-22. argaret, his 1fe, 1s he daugh- ter of Margaret and Ernest Gutsch of Viorqua, WI. She as born[...] |
| [...]plar, Kalispell and I graduated from Montana State Normal College, Dillon, having at- Outlook. Outlook was her last eaching assignment and is where she tended for 2 years. I tau[...]rothers. 1939-41 . I also had charge of the grasshopper control program in[...]ND. I served in the United States Air Corps from 1942-45. I served in[...]leaving a little daughter, Cheryl, age 4. sou h of Ou loo . He at ended Ou school and helped[...]produced cereal rains and forage. John has a love of horses and had small herd o quarter horses. They[...]the ranch and farm eal of ime in the area.[...]err of[...]·n ii of oo . here my s[...] |
| [...]rt and I were married in 1932. We lived southeast of Outlook 4½ Hub Bar with Louis Bee ers, wor ed[...]and they moved to years, and wor ed as mana er of estland 011 and arm rs Oil for Plentywood where t[...]od. thaw. Wilfred walked ahead of the bus to s road[...] |
| [...]boys, James Fred and George Glenn. They farm west of Medicine Lake. He worked there until 1958 when th[...]k for the Dawson County road de- is married and has 3 children, Todd Michael, and Jer[...]alone years until she had to sell out on account of her health. anymore. Sh[...]d Hazel had 6 children: Ooraine, Mrs. Murray Bell of Plenty- Adams and has since resided a[...]n Home in Williston . ood, born 4-20-27; Donald of Preston, ID, born 4-15-28; Sheridan, The home of Tim and Peggy Wirtz now stands where Fred and Louise ho lived a Antelope, born 4-15-30; Alden of Lewistown, born once lived. 7-9-32; homas of Richey born 4-28-43 and Patsy, Mrs. Dean White- m[...]her, John Ladd Jr., born 1-7-1900 died the winter of 1984 on and read and also a story or wo o tell. T[...]of John and Aurelia Ladd. We were born in Marion, IA. From there we Tiny passed away 8-26-81 as ell as 1 son, Sheridan of Antelope[...]Papa and Mama bought the farm 2½ miles northwest of Outlook, Hazel still lives at Richey and sti[...]or anyone which was the original location of Outlook. I remember John and I had hos ops b .[...]from the former townsite which Papa had to fill with d[...]Louise as born 1-2 -12 a aylor, T , a daughter of Dave Ulrich and Lilly Clemens Ta . Louise's Grand[...]as a sis er o Tom Connoll ho as gr her of he former Texas Go ernor, John Connolly. John Con[...]be remembered as the overnor injur d a he ime of Presiden nedy's assassination in Dallas.[...]a rice 8, hey e a en from Daisy an[...]played center. Some of our pla ora[...] |
| [...]he retired, at which 2. Las line of b ography: Harold ey . time they move[...]did and now after 60 years and more, the memones of those here the post o[...]517 hou d Ea ols . r. Taylor, was a brother of Charles Taylor-Editor of the Producer's ews at Plentywood.[...]nd ETHEL HASS a capacrty crowd. Mrs. Rueber, 1fe of the ban er, so e had heard, ETH[...]B Lil Rr tor. The play "The Arrival of Kitty" as quite a sophisticated play for[...]ay so that left Mildred and me and 6 others dra n from he (5-17-06), ( 9), Br townspeople and from the lower classes. The characters ere Lo d,[...]quite ell duca d. st hey could pro · e. any of throu h h 8th so mo o o[...] |
| [...]Holte farm . Ethel Hass, the last child born of Richard and Katherine (4-24-23) graduated from he Outlook High in 1941 . She worked as Jim Larte[...]and stayed, having become a Lab Technician, which is still her line of work. She resides at Racedia, a suburb of Los Angeles. ROY and FRANCES UDY |
| [...]Dad died (the first day of our Ch as vac ) dtf•[...]engineer after 36 ears of ser Et · · of[...]at U of Chicago.[...]. Smi as She graduated from OHS in 1940; graduated from on ana Sta e ~ . -[...]~ University and held a Master's Degree from Cornell University m the o a -65 1 c |
| [...]k and also assisting Dr. W. D. Roy in his dentist of- sons, Gerald Clarence (10-22-47), who d[...]ing, leaving me time for fishing. We talk of the good old days although some of them were not that Gary Dean Wag[...]Hospital in Plentywood, the third child of Clarence and Dorothy Wagnild school. I wasn't c[...]od all 12 years, graduating in ings getting out of bed to step into the snow which had drifted throu[...]volved in farming with his dad since he graduated from high school. He With the exception of Helen, all of us attended the Nickerson and his d[...]Johnson homestead, and raises beef cattle. one of the few who attended all 8 years, and 3 of those years as the Anna Nyquist died[...]time, Gary's cousin, Richard Foss, son of Rudy and Mabel Foss, was There were also[...]h. There caught a ride in a canoe from Puerta Cabezas across to the peninsula was plenty of homemade ice cream, lemonade, pop, candy and then to the village of Haulover. When the boys were ready to go back, no[...]lked for 18 miles barefoot. I was never too fond of![...]I entered high school in Plentywood the fall of 1931 , graduating in 1935. I never was a great lover of the books but I enjoyed athletics. In the spring of 1932, we lost our house by fire and most of the contents. With a lot of hard work we bought used buildings (including th[...]ail storm took the entire crop. That was the end of the depression and from then on crops returned to nor- mal and prices wer[...]e to save a little money and bought my first land from the county for $1.50 an acre. I had taken over he[...]rm was heavily in debt but with good crops, a lot of hard work, it soon became a going[...]find adventure. Three years ago when the run-off of the '?Os and realized there is no place like home. We are semi-retired but[...]thrilling ride at breakneck speed. Suddenly west of Olson's[...]bridge (southwest of the Morten orager place) the kayak got caught in[...]I was the youngest child of Joseph Earl and Lorraine Shackelford,[...]ated from high school in 1977. I attended the Cliff Mann Fl[...]Flower Shack is now located at 118 N. Main.[...]Pastor Lloyd Smith officiating. Lloyd is married to Gary's aunt, the[...] |
| former Margaret Wagnild, and they were home from the Mission Field "I, Ruth Geneva, was born 9-1-20 in Outlook. My parents were of the Republic of Central Africa, on furlough that summer. That mad[...]Kay consultant and a Diet Center Counselor. Gary is on the years- after graduating from Kinman's in 1940. I worked at the Plenty- Board of Directors of the Farmers Elevator Board, enjoys hunting and[...]Norwegian Lutheran I am happy as the mother of 2 wonderful children. Gary is carrying Church in San Francisco. Of this union were 2 children: Marvin Dale, on in the tradition of his dad, Clarence, and before him, his Grandpa[...]olorado Springs, where we spent the first 5 years of marriage.[...]"In 1951 , we went to Spokane, and as of this writing we are still MARVIN WAGNILD[...]there. Our home church is Calvary Lutheran. And for many years we[...]growing up on the homestead 2 miles directly east of Outlook, and at- tending all 12 years of school there, graduating in 1936. I remember some of my teachers through the years: Miss Helen Bergen,[...]d Frode 1982, Dedication Da y of Kip and Yvonne's wedding vows. and Helen Jensen[...]ied Kip Hillman and they now reside at Chicago. from New York, taking 7 days. We toured in Italy, Fran[...]nd in Norway. We flew home presently is in Texas. from Oslo.[...]and arvin I served on the Farmers Oil Board of Outlook for 9 years. And I in June to N[...]ve such good times together." belong to the Sons of Norway, Antelope. I bowled on the Outlook Farmers Oil Team. Then later we were the Farmers Elevator Team of CHRIST WAGNILD FAMILY Outlook conti[...]By Oliver Wagnild I am a member of the Plentywood Masonic Lodge 91 . And I am a[...]Christian -Edwin Wagnild (6-12-1882) was the son of Ole and Bet- 32nd Degree Mason belonging to the Scottish Rite of Billings and Al sy Wagnild, Fossbrook, WI. He homesteaded in the Outloo community Bedoo Temple of Shrine in Billings and the local Shrine Club of Plen- in 1909 and married Elline Odland (3-12-18 91 } of Coulee, O on tywood.[...]ility. Dad died 2-14-70. passed away of ruptured appendix on 3-2-22. other remained on th[...]had homesteaded in 1909. Then in the early spring of returned to orth Dakota where we made[...]I ma med Lillian Undem of Circle here we farmed for 6 years Orace and[...]her· mother's homestead about 6 miles northwest of Plentywood and our hood Insurance agent for many years (1 O of those years I served as dad's homestead east of Outlook. We have rented the Emil Lux land[...]e a year. Ruth has Colstrip, and Janice is an executive secretary. Her children are Duane al[...](21) and Connie (17) Webster. Loren is a civil engineer for the Wash- hasn't had one lik[...]on State Highway. He married Donna Ault, daughter of former Plen· her as a sister to be close to. The[...]d residents, Guy and Inez Ault, and granddaughter of Carl and of time with Charlie and Ruth in Spokane and now the 4 of us, Orace, Ella Hagen, Dooley. Donna is a dietician in Vancouver, WA where they Ruth, Cha[...]d, Stuart married Leah Holmgaard, oldest daughter of Carl and y cousin , Helen Stoner and I w[...]Holmgaard, Dagmar. They live at Spokane where he is an ac- to save some of my space to share with Ruth for her family[...] |
| [...]y brother, Vernon married Esther Halvorson of Palermo, ND. He[...]am now using a Hasselblad. It is easier to use. is retired and they live at San a Rosa, CA. They did[...]The organization that helped take being timid out of me most was y ne brother, Clifford, married Phyllis Isachsen of Wolf Point. She[...]aker one year. I also taugh in the English Dept. of he Plenty ood School prior to their mar-[...]belong to Sons of Norway, Old Tractor Club (which I am President of a• riage. hey reside at altspell, where Cliff is an assessor for Fergus[...]I am a member of the following farm organizations: Montana lien[...](Gold Member) and US Durum Growers ( ), ar (29) is employed in olf Point and Christy (26) lives in e[...]ca es. 0. He is no re ired but had an au omo ive shop in alispell[...]I am not much of a sportsman, but I enjoy fishing. nership i h Cli[...]ga Anderson Biog. picture caption tures. Lorraine is he administrator of he Emmanuel Homes of[...]hildren, 1924. hey live in inneapolis, here Joe is a computor designer and Sandra is secretary or La erquis Elevator Co. They have a dau hter, n- drea (1 ). CORRECTIO : SD P. 7 . Pie ure of Pen y ood Bench Lu heran[...]ia ( leven) aller's paren s migrated to US from or·[...]. du from H Chff a · eas of Ou . mo s d by[...]rope I used a oda S ereo. In ovem graphic Soc,e y of America. Tha in er I b[...] |
| [...]ar. He played on the Teton basketball team. Randy Is[...]Scott was born in Plentywood 9-15-66. He is a junior at OHS. He[...]nnell and Connie farm and ranch 3 miles northwest of Outlook, Top picture: David and Clarice Tilleraas[...]ac , music and field After Gaylin graduated from PHS and NDSSS, he and Charlene trips. Bradshaw of Drummond, MT, a MSU graduate, were married on 10-[...]born 5-10-81 in Billings where they live. Gaylin is FRANK and REGINA WANGERIN employed by[...]1896 at Par ers Prame, to sive Care Unit of Deaconess Hospital.[...]anborn, D and Outloo . Fran had 2 brothers, Louis of of working, learning, sharing and years of good fellowship and lasting Parkers Prairie and Henry of Outloo . I as born to Joseph and artha friendships with my co-workers. I treasure my years of employment by Klime , ho ere born in[...]ian Countries. In orway, I became even more a are of my roots when we visited relatives living m the s[...]b·tan s on his Ii island and e ere old that most of hem ere infol . hat a hame d"dn't have ime o drin coffe and ea lei i all of h m... DO and CO IE WA GERI[...]of Out oo[...] |
| [...]in Billings with their daughter, Kristen; Sheila is attending Prairie, to Albert and Bertha Holl[...]Reno State U in Reno, NV; and Scott is a freshman at MSU in Bozeman. illiam, Albert,[...]Betty's husband, Charles (Chuck) was the son of former Outlook and Selma. They bo h attended grad[...]to begin a lifetime passed away. of farming on a ranch 1½ miles north of Outlook. here were good[...]ns had 5 children, 20 grand- 5 children graduated from OHS.[...]We farmed in Canada until the spring of 1921 when we moved to the[...]bro her, Fred, came o Parkers Prairie in January of 1972 and Elsie at ended odern Business College in issoula, wor ed as a is no ma ing his home with me. Fred was born in Outl[...]rried Corwin L. Ful er. They have 3 children: Joy is He ent o school in Outloo and Pl[...]OLET WA GERI sons, in and Bri Gary is princi junior high. For a[...]Cordell, 0 and o Outloo at the age of 18 months. I sta ed a Bozem[...]s there for 3 year he remainder of my grade and high school years Pass[...]is or - Je . A brother.[...]rs au h primary cla is Bev ar Ron prn C als ran |
| [...]5 in Los Angeles, CA, attended his first 10 years of Dixon, CA. They have 1 child, Geralee, 3-12-79. school in Outlook. He graduated from high school from St. Mary's at[...]graduated from Western State Univ. in Colorado in 1968 where he[...]Don is presently living in Helena.[...]years in the army, most of the time in Germany. A er discharge he at•[...]rence James Curtis, 9·8·52, attended the U of MT and spent 2 years in Bantz Biog.) the army. He and his wife Ronda, of Pierson, IA have 2 children: Misty Dawn, 4·6·78[...]Shirley Bee ers. (See Eugene Bee ers B og.) Ronda is an independent Physical Therapist.[...]l phone in the Outloo community at the store. from OHS. She moved to Juneau, A here she or ed for he s a e. Frequently it would arouse us in the middle of the night m our apart• She married Jens Fra[...]oun IS O d AURICE and JA E WEST[...]Bob s a ism in O o graduated from OHS n 1938 and, 9 he ent[...] |
| [...]Pat and Marge lived in Plentywood the first year of married life and Dick attended Carroll Co[...]Jean Wilson, oldest daughter of Roland and Gertrude Wilson was[...]Benson's office; she attended the U of MN 1 year before marriage. P t and arg[...]e. They |
| [...]b Bucklin 3-11-55. He graduated from Outlook and the U of as a teacher and Biog.)[...]coach. He married Dana Jones of Froid, in July 1982 and they are Maureen Ka[...]teaching in Scobey. tended UNO-Grand Forks. One of the highlights in her life was par- Joe was born 11 -27-56. He graduated from OHS and EMC in Bill- ticipating in state basketball tournaments all 4 years of high school. ings. He married Linda Rasmussen of Plentywood on 8-6-77 and they Maureen graduated from UNO in May 1983 as a Registered Physical[...]Time Computers as a Com- 1s a pilot and Maureen is working as a staff therapist at Deaconness[...]Daniel was born 10-26 -57, graduated from OHS and at ended the Carolyn Sue's birthday is 5-19-63. After high school she went to U of MT. He now lives in Billings and wor s for Grayba[...]Jerry was born 10-31 -58, graduated from OHS and attended Trini- University in Grand Forks, ND where she is currently enrolled in the ty Bible College at Ellendale, D. He married Janelle eithan of Sher- physical therapy program there. Carolyn pla[...]Jill was born 3-10-60, graduated from OHS and ary Colle e in moved 1 mile west of Outlook where they still live and farm. They at-[...]ere Jean still plays the organ; fall of 1982 and is no living at Sacred Heart Rectory, Richardton . D[...]arie was born on 5-28-62, graduated from OHS and attended been a staunch supporter of the Outlook Bluejay basketball teams.[...]enedictine Order in Joseph West, oldest son of Grace and Robert West, born 2-26-14, 1980. She is no Sister Grace arie of Sacred Heart Prio Richard- became Father Robert West, a Benedictine monk of Assumption Abbey ton and is presently attending ary College. in Richardton, D[...]m Jolie , after driving the mall rou e here he is in charge of woodwor ing and substitutes for vacationing for 26 years in Outloo . Julie graduates from Jolie HS ·n 198 and pastors.[...], fifth chi d o in Plent ood and I as the younges of 1O children. Ro[...]I attended grade school m Outloo and graduated from high school or ed at a o hrup Aircraft ac o as as e met or r. m r- in 9 8 from ssumptIon Abbey in Richardto , 0 . ried Lorene G,bson of Outloo and the ha e 2 c I dren: Ga (6-2 -4[...] |
| [...]rt Peck. In March 1944 we moved to he farm south of Outlook. I attended OHS, graduating in moved to my grandmother's farm south of Outlook. I was happy to 960 s class Valedictor[...]her. I ood here I continued until the spring of 1966. I then moved to San graduated from OHS in 1952. I worked for John Tange, and joined[...]years in Japan. o her II ed to reminisce of the "good old days." She recalled the I was in the Reserves from 1957 through 1960. I came back to day, hen she as[...]i h her Uncle Jens and Aunt atrina (a sister of orten orager). active service in[...]pent the next 14 years in California, Jens ot out of the buggy o open a gate. The horses on the other[...]h Carolina, Vietnam again, Australia, the Pacific of he fence jumped and ran , spooking Tommy, the mule who was pull- Islands, Virginia and Okinawa. I left the Marines in 1975 with the[...]atrina was thrown to the of Staff Sergeant. I was in the Engineers Battalion[...], then carpenter, and instructor of demolitions and mine warfare. oo of again. Tommy finally came home a week later witho[...]I'm happy to be bac on the farm. There is no place else I would y par of he To n Country Square Dance rath[...]ey raveled to differen s ates This is a picture of the school children where my mother and Aunt and[...]Richard Eugene hi ney as he oldest child of Charles Edwin and al[...] |
| [...]would have liked to trip Salem, OR having retired from work at the Salem Memorial Hospital. us a few times for tramping down his grass. Soren is retired from the Union Oil Company and lives in Huntington Beach, CA. Harry is retired from the Stayton Canning Company and lives in Salem an[...]ve in Plen- tywood. In 1908, Elizabeth moved from Illinois with her mother, sister and brother, to join their father on the homestead south of Outlook. Elizabeth finished the 8th grade, a[...]and south Back . . , . of Redstone. The next year Elizabeth's mother and br[...]Richard and Elizabeth bought the Juul farm south of Outlook and moved there in March 1944. In the fol[...]death 12-17-82. migrants came from Oh,o to o gi Is, Their children are James Juul Whitney, Arle[...]rlene Whitney and Fred and farm northeast of Ou loo . In 1 a iied Berni[...]and then graduated from P ,I[...]og Bill, as he is no n, as born 1-22-03 in ishe , D[...] |
| [...]hildren attended school in Outlook, but graduated from Plentywood, when we bought the Stoner home and m[...]tywood in 1968. Leslie Jo (1953) graduated from the U of M, 1975, and graduated from the U of OR Law School, 1983 and is working for the Portland Dis- trict Attorney's Of[...]955) was born with congenital hips and spent most of her second and third year of life in a full body cast. When she was about 19 s[...]about 3 months in a full body cast. She graduated from the California State U, Sacramento in 1980 and wo[...]and Kyle John (1 958) at- tended Wahpeton School of Science. During the summer they work in[...]row : Lind a, G reg, C arol. the Salmon industry of Alaska and of later years have gone to sea as commercial fisher[...]Gregory was born 9-11 -66 and is a Senior at OHS. Over winter they attend the U of M; Kyle pursuing a course in Account-[...]together. Chester ing and Kim in Engineering. Kim is suffering from Ankylosing Spondy- has been the Mayor of Outlook since 1979. Grace is employed as a litis, a progressive disease of the bones of the back, arms and legs. staff nurse[...]l and productive life here in Minot. of the St. Boniface Catholic Church.[...]Joseph Wirtz, Jr. was one of 5 sons born to Joseph and Anna By Grace Wirtz[...]., Fred Fred and Anna Wirtz were the parents of Arnold, Lewis, Isabelle, and Matthew[...]Wirtz Beckers is the only survivor child of the Wirtz fam ily. Chester was born 3-6-30 i[...]e Cecelia was the oldest child of Frank X. and Anna Kohler (See farm north of Outlook. In 1936, when Chester started school, th[...]ry and LaVerle Wirtz Biog.). on he Soo Line. Some of the milk was sold for 1O a quart to various[...]other had just returned T. by train from Rochester, luckily, for the train was not seen ag[...]except or a Longview, TX. onica is in he Peace Corps West Africa, and Tom few mon hs[...]resides in Outloo . the Air Force, and graduated from Air Craft Engine echanic School 9 Joe and Cecelia farmed northwest of Outloo until his death. months later. His tours of duty included ime in ashington, California,[...]s there at the present time. England, the Islands of the Pacific, and Japan. He as a staff sergeant up[...]Outloo and 2 died. Grace as loved a d ta en care of by her 7 older sisters and 2 sisters Betty Bachmeier of Glendive and avis Carlson of Outlook. brothers. She attended he unson School f[...]ry as raised on a ltttle farm 2½ miles north est of Outloo . men during hose years as 5: Grace her sisters, Dorothy and fter graduating from OHS in 1956 Larry spent 2 years in the Army. Tere[...]lived i h fa her died in April of 1959 and his mother is still living in Plent ood.[...]er Solberg. She has t in sisters, Lonna Sue no II of Havre mer for her dad and bro her Jim.[...]and Vonna Lou Collins of Le isto n, ID. Bun y smother died in July of After graduating from high school in 951 , Grace attended the Col-[...]er father as remarried to Audry lindquis Reynolds of Ante· lege of S . Teresa in Winona . She gradua ed from he Columbus lope. They live in To nsend, T. Audry is a sister of rs. Art lepp n. School of ursing in Great Falls in 1955. After graduating from Da son County HS Bunky came to Ou loo to Che[...]n. Church. Carol was born 12-27-60. She graduated from OHS in 1979 On 11 -3·62 Bun y and Larry ere married in St. Boniface Catholic and from Carroll College in 1984 ith a BA in both Special[...]school Linda was born 5-19-63. She graduated from OHS in 1981 . She is and graduated from OHS. He is living at home. a Junior at Carroll College, orki[...]ee ·n Special Educa- In the fall of 1964 Bunky got a job as cook at the Outloo[...] |
| [...]ed the Secretary for the Outlook School Dist. She is also Town Clerk since Herman Witte[...]orn. Later Math rented the Bill Rueg- Brenda is in the 6th grade at Outlook School. Like her brot[...]was working at railroad construction at the time of his death. He and belongs to the Redstone Four St[...]passed away at Lathrop, MT on 12-17-46, of a heart attack at age 50. In the summer the Wirtzs are kept busy rodeoing. Larry is a stock Rose worked in the dining[...]Kalispell and then moved to Eugene, OR the stock from George and Lucille Canfield of Richey. As years went on where her grandchildren were living. She died on 7-23-75 at the age of he got involved with adult rodeos. He has taken s[...]ranksters horse, White Hope, won the saddle bronc of the year award, and in in grade sc[...]odeo Ass'n. and Montana graduated from OHS in 1940; he "fired" on the railroad out of Liv- Rodeo Ass'n. Rodeo in Billings in 1982, Larr[...]hand. He went to Seattle in ing, won the bareback of the year award. Larry has taken stock to the[...]I, Helen Hardersen, daughter of Hans H. and Grace Morgan Larry is presently employed by the Sheridan County Road De[...]a stop sign in which both of us were injured. Francis suffered a severe LEWIS[...]head injury from which he never fully recovered. y beloved Francis[...]rents were Fred LeRoy graduated from the Bozeman HS in 1948. He has been a and Anna W[...]man and installator ever since. He has 4 children from Melvin (Outlook), Edward, and 2 sisters, Isabelle and JoAnn, all of his first marriage to Marie Chisholm:[...]4), Great Falls. He went to Snuggins School north of Outlook for part of Rodney (12-2-56), and Kelly (12-27-58[...]married 9-11-82 and live in Tigard, OR where she is a ban of- farmed north of Outlook for the next few years, and then attended ficer. Bick is a hospital Bio-Med Electronics Technician in Euge[...]raduating about 1948. In 1949 he Kelly is a millwright at an industrial cabinet shop in Eug[...]m, ary, Catherine, Lucy and Andrew. She graduated from St. John's HS, Tuscaloosa, Al in 1945; Sacred Hea[...]utlook to teach English and 8th grade. In 1952 Le is and she ere married. After the children ere born,[...]to live ·n the country on a farm. Anna Wirtz, Le is mother died 10-25-80. The'r children are: Anthony 1953) lives in Virginia Beach, V . He is married o Elsa Cancio. He has 2 children, An hony[...]memb r of the 399th Bomber Group. Jo phine El anor (11 ·9-[...]Cheryl att irtz as the third son of Joseph and Anna z born and they[...]ich and th y have a daughter hter of Peter and ary Ann Beckers. Rose was a sist r[...]s and I, ary Wirtz B c ers as sister of atth 's. marri d Fran ari[...] |
| [...]ot- (9· 13-37) married Marie Frank of New England, ND and lives in Great tom and they[...]ball and track. Following graduation from OHS in 1949, I attended the Sacramento. Sylveste[...]married Cl,ara Mae Gwartney College of Education in Great Falls, for a short time in 195[...]8-25-43 at the Tobin place on the northeast edge of Outlook where "Little Bill" and his brother Sylve[...]s jobs around the Outlook area in years past. One of the jobs that stood out clearly in his mind was h[...]I married Kathy Harrington Casura of Archer on 2-5·72. Kathy is illiam Joseph and Tillie Wit e Wirtz (Myrtle Tobiason's aunt) had the daughter of Ben and Florence Harrington of the Archer community. 3 children, including on[...]ert, Hubert (mentioned in She graduated from the Plentywood HS. Her brothers and sister are as[...], who resides in Plentywood, and has 2 girls; Bob of Evalina and David. ost of he 13 were born on the farm in he Outlook[...]they now in 196 . Bill passed away 5-5-70. Tillie is an extra-special outstanding reside. They have 1 boy and a girl. lady a the age of 92 and resides in Sacramento.[...]Bozeman, married Suzanne Tischmak of Reserve, a daughter of the[...]Sidney as born 6-19-63 and is now attending college in[...]Bozeman. Susan (11 -22-65) graduated from OHS 1984, and Scott[...](3-22-69) is in 8th grade.[...]ge a St. Philip's Catholic Church in Scobey. Todd is the oldes son of Joe irtz (deceased} and Cecilla ohler Wirtz. Plen[...]ood. Peggy is he oldest daughter of Alvin and argaret Iverson of[...]ing ·n 19 8 folio ed by a ending a trade school, far· I as born 5-2 -3 in Ou loo , he on of Fred and nna Yung ra ut ID s udying refrgeration. irtz. y dad (1 -19-1890) as he son of Ou loo pioneers Joseph P[...]nna i z, a d my mother (9-2-1900) as he daughter of n on and 2 brothers, Carl a[...]Ed ard lversons, homesteaders of Antelope. Her ma ernal grand- he fi h of 7 children . ill upda e h family. paren s er he ilham Hendrie s of or ich, D. fter attendin[...]1951 . Soon a er graduation, P gy becam he bride of y brothers and sis ers are: Arnold (9·23[...](ori inal John Davis ranch), which Todd inh rited from his Great Aun • lives in Portland, OR.[...]arion Tob·n, in 19 6. Le is (7-2-24) married Judy Hepbur (See Bio .). I belle[...]Debbie have 2 children, ichael US avy is marri d to Linda iller of ens ngton, PA. They have 2 and Am[...] |
| [...], to Duane and born 7-17-59, married Rhonda Trupe of Plentywood. They have a son, Phyllis (Callan) Noble of Minton, Sask. She has 1 sister, Valerie Theis Dus[...]ed Nichole, an older half-sister. Tammy (7-30-60) is of Debden, Sask., and 1 brother, Brent Noble of Minton. She lived in married to Michael Burgess,[...]ton, attended Minton Public School, and graduated from Gladmar Tiffany and are presently awaiting the birth of their second child in Regional HS. Aft[...]ngest child, Cheryl (8 -24-61 ), became the bride of Regina. She became a citizen of the US 6-5-79 at Wolf Point by Judge Rocklyn Trupe 4-28-84. Rocky is the older brother of Joe's wife, Rhon- Sorte. She is currently employed by Bob and Lou's Bar and Deli[...]tywood. Joanne is an American Heart Association and American Red[...]oniface in Outloo The 4 sons and 4 daughters of the Wirtz family were well known[...]Wayne was born 3-14-74 in Plentywood. He is active in Cub Scou s, crowds around the area on n[...]born 4-11 -75 in Plentywood. She is a member of he Redstone Four sion in Regina Exhibition Audito[...]for many years to come Now that their family is all married, Todd and Peggy are content to[...]as it is a "great community." enjoy their children and gra[...]ave 2 little girls, Lacey Rheanne born 5-29-79 ho is 5 about their happy childhood days on the inter S[...]-58 in a in, SD to J c and Beth Scott. back a lot of fond memories. They enjoyed traveling and visitin[...]E WIRTZ By Joanne Wirtz Bilf, he o dest son of Theodore and P gy (Iverson) Wirtz born 9-16-53 in Scobey. B1II is the s cond oldest ,n the family of 8 chi dr n. Bro hers and sister ar Bonita Adams R[...]y fol s and I mov d to ontana in o emb r 1976 from Bill attended OHS all 12 years and as very[...]bra a. Tim or ed on the oil rigs for 5 ars and is no mplo d to h family farm to help his dad. In Ap[...]or area danc s and sp cial eel bra- of schooling m Outloo . I finish d my schooling in H[...]farm rs till h ent to or for Ston r farms th fall of 197 4 to the end of 1980. H as employ d by icor Drilling[...]ing o 1983, th n re urned to Stoner Farms wh re h is currently By Peggy Wold mptoy d.[...]As th dawn of anoth r Fath r's Day cam into b ing, 6-18-[...] |
| Orville and Muriel Wold became the proud parents of a bouncing boy- year. We sang in dif[...]man (whose several weeks as a part of a public relations promotion for the home. cries[...], They resided on the family farm northwest of Plentywood, where we'll come through[...]cattle at an early age. At 13, he gladly resigned from piano practice to do the milking and chores. He remained on the farm after graduation from Plentywood HS, with a break taken only to attend[...]entering rodeos when time permitted. In May of 1977 Bernie met Peggy Knick, who became his bride[...]n Culbertson on 4-21 -53 to Jim and Beverly Knick of Froid. She moved with her family to Plentywood in September of that year, attended schools and graduated from PHS in 1971. She worked a year as a waitress before attending the U of MT for a year, then worked at a Pizza Shoppe ther[...]e was walking down the aisle, and became the wife of a Church in Oak Park, a suburb. Th[...]nd organist accompanied us instead of our beloved, Verna, a bookkeep~r Peggy were bless[...]ever I've needed your help, it's now." Do you see how it was?[...]ursery school was just not my "cup of tea." The rest of my teaching career was spent in Plentywood and[...]close he door behind me and say to myself, "This is my domain. bo h experienced their first horseback ride before the age of 1, and Let me see what I can do ith i[...]Tha ·s the ay It as and that's he ay i is for me. and Peggy See James nic Bio . Pe[...]6-15-0 the first child of Ole 1cholai and artina old. In June of DAG Y WOLD[...]Sheridan Coun y hen I as born outh ast of Ou loo . Orville has 2 sist rs, Da ny old and yrt[...]nded school in the country, all r of Plentywood. H's education as acquired in he one-room OHS and graduated from PHS. I earned a teaching certificate from rural school near heir home. The[...]re going to ed bu al ays a little short of cash. Orville and his cousins the W nild Chicago. Living in the heart of Chicago was a whole new ball game for[...]g and adventuresome, I loved it. After graduating from bas ball tournamen tic ets, and mined[...]Our In 1928 a cousin from orway Os aid el on, imm· rated to the sup[...] |
| [...]ound employment as a butler in wealthy homes. One of Wollan, Outlook pioneers. We lived in Outlook from 1936 to 1943 the highlights in Orville's life was[...]were there, but the bad years of rust and smut in the grain resulted in poor trave[...], and raised in White Earth, ND, the second child of Peter and Robena Tullock Nerseth. She grew up and[...]school in White Earth and then attended the Univ. of ND and received a BS degree in Education . Three years later she received a MA degree from the Univ. of Oregon. She taught 2 years in White Earth, 5 year[...]Grant and daughter (See Biog.). Norman graduated from MSU and is a Lt. Cmdr. in the avy ary. Dau[...]Fran ie. bor, WA. atalie attended SU and is a Certified Operating Room[...]he family plot in Outloo Another highlight of Orville's life was his 7-day trip from Hawaii to ceme ery); Arlette, Blame and C[...]go aboard the Carrier itty Ha kin 1975 as a guest of son or- Ron graduated in 1955 and man of his summ rs ere sp nt in man and the US avy.[...]res·des m ahsp II. Slam marn d mta St vens of Eur a in 964.[...]of S attl . Th y have 2 daughters, G nnaf r and mb r[...]Biog.}. Dia- Barbara C n gy of Los An I s. Th have 2 daughters, Elana Jenta mond[...]ldren and 6 gr at grandchildren. Outloo farm home of former South Oa ota friends, r. and rs. m.[...]and I re con- than ful for all of them We loo fo ard to our visits at Outloo here firm d at t e b"g house of r and rs. lb rt Hollatz (former Patterson[...]German-Lutheran fa1 h. I recall th mi hty voic s of lbert and BIii Hollatz, Fran and H nry ang rin[...]By Kathryn Loucks I r duated from OHS in1934 and as a hired girl for the families[...]ng and atherine aurer re marri d 6-18-1899 in the of Louis Beckers, Henry attson, Ephraim Fawcett, Fr[...]m. A d. In 1936 I marn d Clarence Wollan, son of d and H lga Schwop. They were of G rman d scent. In 1904 th y immigrat d to[...] |
| [...]or her cooking and baking and loved doing it. One of her olde~t son, w~s born at Ca[...]north of Raymond and farmed there until 194 7, when they m[...]he p~rchased a farm from John Foley and began farming. He sold his steads[...]nded schools in ebraska, the Meharry School north of[...](Mrs. Roy Chenault, Cartersville, GA); Irvin of Helena; Chris (deceased),[...]Howard (deceased), and Helmeth (deceased). All of Albert's brothers nd an old picture of them nd dded ser~ed. in ~he arme_d fo[...]ey decided to try homesteading 5 miles northwest of inton. It as 22 miles from Ceylon and 21 miles from Outloo , here they did mos of their ra mg. During their O years there 2 girls e[...]ugg and his 2 sons ren ed a farm 5 miles north es of Outloo (Ed organ Ed Zugg, who is currently area superintendent for Consolidated Oi[...]ridan County's 01I Slone er farm 5 miles southeas of Outloo . The Yungs retired rom development. Ed as born ·n Bremerton, WA and graduated from high the farm in 937 and moved to Plenty ood. An[...]of Red one. H or ed on the railroad and for various[...]Jea Langa er and t in is er June ere born 6- 7-34 . They 0-29-53 of injurie received in an accident near Libby. ere rais d on a farm 19 mile south of Scob where heir fol s ,c Tony marred Glenola[...](See athryn Louc s his ory). Grace gradua ed from OHS and attended C a Havre ino St. Teachers U of , and St. Teachers ·n Greely, CO. She has a aste[...]Long Beach, CA. Their son, Jae , or s fo he city of Denver, and son, Bob, works for Safe ay in Denver. e'ther is married. Grace lives in hero n condominium in O n[...]4-5-79. Elizabeth lives on a farm 12 miles south of Grand Forks ith her son and family.[...] |
| [...]as a roughneck for Penrod Drilling, a subsidiary of Hunt Oil. Later Ed Debbie acquired other[...]Plentywood, but he soon returned to the of 1984, they sold out and moved to Libby to take ov[...]st oil. He pumped lege. for Amerada from 19 57-6 9.[...]Beauty College in Billings and years of school in Outlook and then moved with his family to Tioga. He started a Beauty Shop in Outlook in the fall of 1961. Ed and Jean also graduated there i[...]n Fargo. In 1966 she made second in the standings of the Canadian Cowboys' 1977 he mo[...]ried Connie Elaine Schaff (2-25-59), a graduate of Ryegate, T on Neven was born in Scobey, February 1952. He graduated from 8-5-78. Edgar also supervises repa[...]with an impressive basketball record. He was one of Service (oilfield). They have 2 child[...]l (4-20-53) in August 1971. From January 197 4 until mid-1978, Ed was production Debra graduated from Plentywood. They bought the Plains Motel in superintendent for Luff Exploration, working out of Billings. He then February 1973. They have 2 sons[...]Ed's spare time is devoted to sports. Boxing and hunting head the[...]e state and national level and list. Jean is still an active beautician working at the hospital. is recorded in OUTSTANDING YOUNG MEN OF AMERICA. Debbie is ac- JEFFREY ORDAHL-Sixth Generation[...]Harry and Else Selvig, my grandparents, came from or ay in |
| [...]ca..- PC A / {,Q.l\d. ~I( 1. IS. Ro\j's 1ot:[...] |
| MANY PAST MAIN STREET BUSINESSES OF PLENTYWOOD[...]Dorothy Kratovil in order from present to past[...] |
| [...]Card Room-Pete Braseau) 2. Moved from Original site (Mar-Chan Apts.) by Martin R[...] |
| [...]l, and most recently the Assault Task to be part of the Williston Oil Basin, the decade from the mid-1970s to Force, _offer guidan~e,[...]y. the mid-1980s could go down as the golden age of Plentywood. B_ndge Club,[...], and other groups serve primarily Consider how firm the 1984 mid-year economy of Plentywood a social purpose. wa[...]complaints that Canadian tourism was down because of . For !ho~e wit~ special intere[...]or matching the high exchange rate (25% in favor of the US dollar), despite com- ~kills, enJoymg_a bit of competition, sharing in collecting or just belong[...]there are such organizations as Saddle the town of Plentywood continued to prosper.[...]the newly-remodeled Veterans of armed services benefit and help to keep patriotis[...]r-long brought about an appreciation of the arts through programs in music,[...]ganizations provides a ay to express civic t1t1es of water to the thirsty community.[...]have come and gone, some lasting only long How could a community of 2500 people have serious economic[...], 9 restaurants They are a means of developing and recognizing leadership, a and 2 su[...]place for sharing of ideas and an opportunity for people to or and[...]play together. ~ut if the reader is more impressed by people than by businesses, consider the way the Plentywood community takes care of its Meeting place facilities are sometimes at a premium because of youngsters and its elders. the number of meetings scheduled throughout a ee in Plenty ood.[...]organizations play in the lives of Plen ood people. Plentywood also has a uniq[...]ity to participate in the rehabilitation training of the developmentally disabled by their support he P o d ec · of the Glen-Wood Work Activity Center.[...]and the Pioneer anor (located near the north edge of to n) are anything bu rest homes.[...]come and go an Sheridan County is blessed ith several octogenarians an[...]their name in th ROLE OF ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COMMUN.ITV By Pauline Deem L1m1ted space dtd not permit the inclusion of the many histories of organizations submitted for the boo on he purpose, goals, and ac- complishments of the various clubs tha meet he m ere s and n ds of the people of Plent ood. Organizations have played an impo[...]ty develop• ment opportum ies. The Chamber of Commerce, (today's combination of such ormer organizations as the Lto s Club, R tai[...]n, Da ny Wold and Isabelle ilson combined efforts of several or anizations and som fars·ght d in- history of the Plen ood schools s ms appropriat a a part of dividuals, Plenty ood 1s a progr s iv ampl of th accomplish- the Pen ood story. Re[...]anor and many other pro1 cts, too of th gradual · s of PHS. numerous to mention.[...]en ere doing as a The El s, Lady El s ni hts of Columbus, asonic Lodg Eastern r suit of an appr ciation for ducation which b gan i[...] |
| [...]carry on as second or third generation managers of the family business or ranch.[...]George McMillen E. CadweH of the schools were 1-room with a single teacher who[...]Gretchen Winn 1-8. In order to graduate from the 8th grade, the students were re-[...]utlook and Westby. School enrollment for 1983-84 is 1,071, and there are 102 Others on[...]R. Stickney Furst of high school. In June 913 he school purchased land for a new building from Len Aue. ithin 2 weeks, construction of the new bric 2 story plus base- men structure be[...]osh, ard Pe erson, Palm ysler, nd From the smallest class of 3 in 1917, the size gre until 69[...]he si uation improved. ore coo s ere needed, some of horn included Gabr Ison, h eler, E enson S[...] |
| [...]and lives at Fergus Falls, MN. Naomi, a graduate of Baldwin- March issue of the Producer's News, Friday, 12-28-31 at the Libr[...]ville HS and Moorhead State University, lives and is employed in Through the years the physical plant of the Plentywood school Minneapolis.[...]ive in the Lion's and redecorated many times. One of the later additions is a separate, Club and in Toastmasters. well-equipped metal shop building, located north of the court- house-which houses the Vo-Ag Program.[...]OLAF and LEAH AASHEIM The latest is a coal burning steam plant, built a year ago, north of By Leah Michels Aasheim the main school bu[...]Olaf was born 11 -2-05 at Bisbee, ND, the first of 5 sons born to year of operation. The plant, which operates at 50% of capacity, fur- Svein and Marthea Aash[...]heat to all school rooms and the bus barn. Steam is also sold to I was born 11 -12-06[...]near Minnewaukan, NO, the the courthouse at 115% of cost of production. first daughter of James and Anna Michels. Last summer the hig[...]nto the old study hall A graduate of the Antelope HS, Olaf attended summer school in f[...]rade room} which Reserve Community. is used for the Special Education program. A graduate of the Medicine Lake HS, I attended college for 1 ye[...]labeled at WMC at Dillon, the fall of 1928 and received his diploma tor the " low key."[...]ensuing years. In 1934 he was elected Co. Supt. of schools. At hat retired in 1980.[...]e continued winning elections the next 3 students of which 38 are seniors. Harvey Carpenter, elementar[...]. cipal, supervises 22 teachers with 403 students from kingergarten[...]buses also take teams and school personnel to out of town events.[...]Olaf had always dreamed of doing things on a large scale. In the Admin[...]spring of 1943, he resigned his office to und.erta e an ext[...]rs, Sylvia Johnson, a PHS graduate, has given and is still giving information and help from behind the counter of the front of- ing operation of raising wheat barley corn, pigs, chic ens, a· d[...]1952 adding i to our other holdings and lived int is fine old The Reverend ilton and Dorothy (Eas[...]oved to Plenty ood in 1959. Plentywood in January of 1961 and served the Plenty ood and[...]d and Tande both The Aarsvolds, both natives of innesota, served a parish at had[...]63, he bought th Fed ral Crop In urance franch1s from to Baldwin, I here they are serving the Peace Lut[...]p! t hIs t rm of off ce and I ct d a a ar erm ·n 1958, I[...]inued until 1963 h n I b am s c tary- r a ur r of our insu anc[...]01 f and sh 1m . ( at) gradual d from PHS in 1972, and St. Olaf College in 1976. He is married ith 2 sons and lives at Broo lyn Par ,[...]1973, sold the orth Plains Insurance Ag ncy and from PHS in 1973 and St. Olaf Coll g in 1977; is presently a professor deral Crop Insurance to my n ph , Willard ich · 1s. We retained of athematics a St. John's Univ rs,ty, Collegeville,[...]erest and set up an office in our home. r duate of Bald in Woodvill HS and Concordia Colle e, Is marri d 01 lov d to gamble . .. anything from a b t, to a poker game, high[...] |
| [...]ulation. He had great faith in name. Clay is currently employed at C & D Lumber Co. and Natalee at he eventual development of oil production in Sheridan Co. and dealt[...]st acting and fatal lung cancer, died 9-30-78. It is most regrettable that he did not live to see the oil boom of the '80s. LEE and DORIS (HILYARD) AASTROM |
| to resume his work on the North Slope. Bonnie is attending Anchorage left Plentywoo[...]Vo-Tech College to study accounting. CC where she is studying art. Shawn is in junior high and April attends Afte[...]h) Adams, born 11 -1-40 in Plentywood, oldest son of was Jake. They were married 9-29 -71 .[...]Martha (Reinertson) Adams, have 2 brothers, Dale of and English, Teresa remembered having said in high school, "I don't Plentywood and Glen of Anchorage, AK . I grew up on a farm north of need to take Spanish, I will never need it." How wrong she was! Raymond, enjoying time spent with[...]presented Jake with his first son. School north of Raymond, then PHS. In 1959, I joined the Army[...]t James. In 1977 Jake and Teresa bought a home to of Raymond, then worked for Stanten Danelson of Scobey, feed ing 300 fit their fam[...]d behold, the family began to gro . Frances head of cows.[...]arding Saturday, 1-5-80, Louis In the spring of 1963, I worked for Collins again and one winter[...]With a good job and a home of their o n in Plenty ood, on employee, then moved[...]Arnold (Swede) came to Plenty ood at the age of 13 ith his tywood, renting the old Chandler building across from the County Shop. mother, Ida, sister[...]d brother, Harold. Later, I bought property south of Plentywood and built my own shop.[...]Sharon Dawn Syme, was born 5-29-43, the daughter of Don and made a home for all ho st[...]in Raymond and high at the age of 86. school in Wibaux, Miles City, graduating from PHS in 1961 . I worked summers at the Sheridan Co[...]tended BBC. Since moving back to Plentywood, most of my time is spent at Butch's Diesel Shop keeping boo s and wo[...]children are: elly Lloyd, born 6-6-62, graduat d from OeVry I 00 IS r db Ins , ute of Technology of Phoem , and is or mg as a technician for ma[...]Christmas I gal mplica, Inc. of Thousand Oa s, C . Da n Linet e as born -2-6 ,[...]too so many tales J sse Layne as born 2-10-66 and is a junior at Outloo HS. y only sist r, Ardeth, is marri d to ayn Fran e and lives in[...](Lrttl S ede). Conni , married a man from Yor , has 5 sons: Bill,[...]sons and 3 Ja e, born 2-15- 2, 1s the second of 1 children born to Ignacio daught[...]fives in 01 mpia, A. Tere • born 10-10-50, is the first of 3 childr n of h late alter S de passed a a[...]68. She will b remembered as Aft r graduating from PHS, T resa and Leona Rae, born 4-14-69,[...] |
| [...]other, Alex, moved to Clarence Anderson, son of Lewis and Marie Anderson, was born P[...]., ND in 1914. Later his graduated from PHS in 1970 then attended MSU graduating from the parents moved to Westby where he attended school. School of Nursing in 197 4. She has worked at the hospitals[...]s, He had 5 sisters: Alice ( rs. Ed Ulbrich) of Newark, NJ; Esther, Wolf Point, and Plentywood. Debra's favorite pastime is singing with (Mrs. orris Bergh), died 1982; Cora (Mrs. Dan Mehl) of Billings; Helen the Sweet Adelines chorus[...]ell as traveling and raising (Mrs. Ludwig Larson) of Minneapolis; and Ruth (Mrs. Ed Krause), died[...]l. Here he met Myrtle Viola Christensen, daughter of L. C. and Hulda Christensen. They were mar- ried 5-8-33. Clarence farmed north of Plentywood and also worked on WPA. In 1942, they[...]of Andre and Alice Anderson, Dagmar, and ith an olde[...]graduated from AHS in 1952. He joined the Army. While stationed[...]Fort Le is he and Shirley Wirtzberger of Westby made wedding plans.[...]berger, the fourth of 7 children: Wallace Loretta, Dennis Shirley, Emi-[...], Lucille, and Vivian. In 1944, infan Vivian died of pneumoni~. Clarence and yrtle had childr[...]lo ers) born Shirley's mo her died of tetanus in 1945. She graduated from WHS m 9-2-33, lives in da O . Don, born -[...]- , mar- Church in Sea ried Lynn 1sson of Green and resi here 2 boys, Todd hen Dal as discharged from the Army 4-1-55, he moved o and "T. J .' yr[...]el c rician and part o ner of ermo t Gram. H years, piam ·[...]ge. Dal is a you ere f ys[...]m ed Gr c Smrth of P m[...]e n ho farm north of Dooley. in r[...]ceived n 1975 from E C. He or ed for[...]a new al Center. In ay of 1979, Cra1 and his family moved to P nt here he[...]to Henry and Dorothy Tommerup ho farmed northeast of Coalridge. Debra was born m S n a aria, CA[...] |
| Daughter, Marsha, born 7-18-56, married Myron Meyer of Paula Ranae, born 11 23[...]. Myron owns Meyer Con- All of the Anderson children were bapt,z d and confirm d[...]the past 10 United Methodist Church of Plentywood. ae has p nt many ars years at the Wes[...]th her husband, At present she is an aid at Sheridan em. ur mg Hom wh r Frank Hopwood, and son, Dale, 3. Frank is City Water Superintendent she feels she has the bonus of b mg o servjce o som one. Don b ga and Robyn is a LPN. Jeffrey Dale, born 2-14-61 , married Wanda[...]at UBC in 1970 and 1s the present man g r. Weaver of Ovando, MT. They both work for Sheehan Exploration at Sidney. Nancy Joy, born 3-20-64, is a student at Carroll College, Helena. The 4 child[...]irmed at Plentywood Lutheran Church and graduated from son of 4 children of Peter artin and Bertha . PHS.[...]Ogden Arsenal a Ogden, UT. Don is the son of Clarence R. and the late, Myrtle Anderson.[...]in Plen ood, for a number o farmers i e coun , of the Dooley-Comertown area.[...]Don was born 12-7-35, in Plentywood, brother of Avis (G. W.) On 8-1-49, Donald married ary R. Simoneau of Han s, 0. Flowers, Ada, OK; Keith, Green Bay, WI; and Myrna (F. E.) Short, are the parents of 8 children, 4 born in Pen ood and 4 ·n d o. Orange, CA. He graduated from PHS in 1953. Mae was born in Plentywood, 5-1-37 , sister of Adeline Lagerquist, Lorraine Pedersen, Dale Soder[...]Mae grew up on the family farm, attended 1O years of school in Comertown, living in the school dormitories, where the real basics of homema ing were learned with a scrub board, hauli[...]ns Lutheran Church. Their first home as purchased from the estate of Don's grandfather, L. C. Christensen.[...] |
| [...]k in Andy Michels' Garage. Leonard was one of the original members of MT Natl. Guard after WWII, spending 7 years as an NCO. He was one of the original Volunteer Ambulance Drivers when the VFW sponsored this service, and a member of Jaycees, VFW, and both were members of the Con- gregational Church. He married Delores Robinson, daughter of Clarence and Bessie Mae Robinson of Plentywood, 7-2-49 at Billings, MT. She was born[...]rtha, and Agnes . same location (the second house from the school on Jackson Street). The bathroom of their new home was built later which did away wit[...]-25, married Delores Robin- the wash tub in front of the stove and the outside toilet with the Sears[...]Dad moved to a farm near McElroy in 1928. Gladys, of the Congregational Church.[...]48, has 2 daughters and Homesickness got the best of her and she moved back home in July.[...]George L. Anderson , son of J. P. and Anna Friberg Anderson, was[...]northeast of Plentywood in the spring of 1911 . George went to Bain[...]Marie Heppner, daughter of Herman 0. and Anna Heppner, was A daughter,[...]irls, the Dave Curtain farm, 1 mile north of Dooley. PT A, and Job's Daughters. Since leaving[...]In 19 9, they too over management of the Edgewood otel in been employed as a mechanic and service manager. He is a member of Plen y ood and became o ners in 1956, purchased from Tom VF and he Eagles Aeire o. 86 .[...]aduating in Roe y Springs Dis rict from 1953 to 1962. George passed a ay m 1968 and is self-employed as a beautician. She married el Sto[...]daugh er Heather Lynn (11 -1-80). Susan gradua ed from HS in 1972 and is employed as a Dental Assistant in Spokane. Leonard and Delores have many happy memories of Sheridan Co. and look forward to going "ba[...] |
| Lloyd, born 1935, married the former Lesia Dalton, and is an at- On 7-26 -63, Larry and I w[...]shortly after, so Larry could attend U of MT. Working his way through They have 2 daughters[...]ian. Diana, born 1946, married Rodger McCune, who is an assistant drilling supervisor for R. L. Mannin[...]ried Peter Lasar in Plentywood. They farmed south of Richland, MT, until Peter retired. He passed away in 197 4. Marie then moved into the little town of Richland. She was active in church and community[...]. In 1981, Marie returned to Plentywood. She is active in Plen- tywood ALCW, the Glen-Wood Thrift[...]Larry Anderson Family. oldest son of Ben and Ruby Anderson. He attended school in West[...]Wayne, born 3-9-65 in served in the Navy from 1951 to 1955, spending part of this time in Missoula, now freshman at the U of MT; Michael Jon, born 1-16-70 in Korea. Durin[...]ma, AZ in 1953. Pat was Hamilton, is in 1st grade. Presently e live 1½ miles SE of born and reared in Oneida, NY. She served in the[...]they moved back to Westby where Herb farmed north of LOIS (DAHLGAARD) ANDERSON town and[...]963, they I am the second son of George and Marie Anderson. Born 4-4-39 adopted a[...]962 Allen, born 1-1 0-65 , was adopted at the age of 11 months and a to operate the Ed[...]ears and volunteer ambulance driver for 5 was one of he founders of Sherwood Garden Club and served as its[...]On 7-17-64 , I mar ied Lois Dahlgaard, daughter of Carl and Pearl On 9-18-78, they celebrated their 25th Wedding Anniversary at Oahlgaard of Westby, T. She as orn 2·4-4-4 n Williston, D. Sh[...]rb continued his plumbing business and ta mg care of his 3 Her accomplishments ar[...]me, Ben or ing for C D 3-9-65 and is a graduat of PHS 1983. Sh isis a Junior in Plen wood High School, a LARRY W . an[...]ch erleader for girls basketball and is activ in Rain o . Larry Wayne Anderson, third son offrom PHS. Larry entered (Peterson) Anders[...]nded school I, ay Irene Hilyard, fifth child of Charles and arie Hilyard, as in edicin[...]'s at born 5-1-43 in Plentywood. After graduating from PHS, I and 2 edicine Lake,[...]s. Upon ational Park. graduation from beauty school, we returned to Plentywood where I[...]In June 1938, he married lizabeth Nielsen of Dagmar, daughter of went to work at Lois' Beauty Salon, later[...] |
| were sisters and brothers: Sylvia, of Dagmar (Mrs. Ronald Lindberg, from MSU, is presently employed part-time at the Sheridan Memorial 1918-197 4); Niels B. (Ben) of Dagmar, March 1922; Marie (Mrs.[...], softball, They lived their first 3½ years of marriage a couple miles west of and waterskiing. Homestead, MT, moving in the fall of 1941 to rural Plentywood. They have farmed and ra[...]jobs over the years. They have tober of 1928. During his early years in Plentywood, Erick worked at lived at their present place 1½ miles southeast of Plentywood since the Lincoln Lumber C[...]In 1944, Erick assumed management of the local Standard Oil[...]those years Erick saw the local economy change from one dominated[...]ploration that has become the backbone of Sheridan County.[...]16 years, retiring from the department in 1962. In addition to this civic[...]to Larry, born 1939, married Betty Haugrude of Columbus, D. They the Jaycees, served[...]capacities, and actively pursued his hobbies of hunting and fishing. in) born February 1963; ev[...]e Rose, born May 19 1, married ichael Smith of Abilene, KA. Dress Shop for 16 years, retiring in 1976. She was an active member Their home is a Cheyenne, WY. They have 2 daughters: Tamara, born of her church and Ladies Aid. May 1965 and Johanna,[...]orn October 1946, married Willard (Woody) Michels of tain his home in Plentywood. Plentywo[...]mber 1968. 1944. Curt graduated from PHS in 1962, the U of MT in 1966, served[...]in Georgia and Vietnam as a Quartermaster Supply Of- TERRY and ARDELL (HUFFMA ) ANGVICK[...]cer until 1969 and now lives in Billings where he is a stock broker. Terry, the son of Edward and Lois Angvick of east Reserve, MT, Curt married Barbar[...]sey as born 8-26-56 in Plen ywood. He graduated from ed. La e HS in John, born 197 4. Barbara is a eacher in the Billings school system 197 . Whil[...]ootball and wrestling. since graduating from the U of T in 1966. Terry graduated from SU with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Plant and Soil Science, ith emp[...]Elinder and Anna Antonson immigrated to the US from Sweden in man of Raymond, T.[...]ugene Arthur, and ae. Ardell, he daughter of Richard and Ardi h Huffman of northeast |
| [...]and others building many In March of 1 978, I started working for Montana Dakota Utilities of the homes and business structures in Plentywood a[...]1979, we purchased our home at 201 W. Laurel Ave. from my Anna maintained the family home and enjo[...]vegetable school. Since then several of the family memt)ers have lived in it. We garden,[...]cts in Elinder and Anna were active members of the Congregational mind. Church. An[...]Olaf Arneklev family lived about 1 mile northeast of Antelope on years with his wife, Ethel, and retir[...]moved to the Lars Botten farm in 1939, northeast of Art graduated from PHS in 1935 and worked as a grocery clerk in[...]Johnson) taught all 8 grades which consisted of from 6 to 9 students. Holzapfel. Most of the children and Miss Goff walked to and from school. Students Art and Wilma have 3 child[...]entrance. One day Duane brought his favorite food of fried Art and Wilma have made their home in[...]ime came they discovered that a large dog had Art is employed by Blue Cross of Montana and works with his clients eaten the chicken and some of the other lunches. The teacher and throughout nor[...]946, Duane and Bruce finished Mae graduated from PHS in 1939, and Mounds Midway School of grade and high school in Antelope. N[...]Stone and they had Duane graduated from Montana State College (no SU) with a fo[...]Mae and Noel lived in the Minneapolis suburb of Edina for many cepted a job as a research biologist and later as supervisor of herbicide years. oel passed away in ovember 1977[...]high school. She graduated from Emporia State Teachers College 1th By Diane Arche[...]ation. She taught in Santa Clara until the spring of I was born 7-22-53 at Plentywood, the second of 5 children of 1967. Glenn and Bernice (Brenteson) Jacobsen and grew up on a arm 16 miles est of Reserve. I graduated from ed. La e HS and attended SU in Bozeman for 3 ye[...]arlie was born 7-15-54 at El Paso, T , the fourth of 5 children of Charles A. and ary Archer. He attended grade school in England and Texas, graduated from Great Falls HS and from SU ith a degree in Fish and Wildlife anagemen . W[...]spring of 1972 to farm. In 1976, they moved to a home in Pl[...]As a young graduate nurse in October of 194 7, I came to Plen-[...] |
| [...]nced us that we should stay and work. Agnes Bayne from is an artist in Portland, OR. Glasgow (now Mrs. Howard Stenhjem) and Evelyn Larson from Westby Melodie, married to Glen Pearson, is a nurses aide at Sheridan who married Vernon Niko[...]00 Memorial Nursing Home and Glen is a welder in the oilfields. Son, per month plus fu[...]s off. Others working at that Waylon , is 2 years old. time included Lena Wilson and Gladys[...]in college at MSU. lady, Mrs. John Fowler, fresh from Scotland via Canada. Our doctors were Arthur Pron[...]Francis Ellen Wheeler son of Henry and Rachel Ator and we moved to the origina[...]erintendent: E. M. Hauge homestead 12 miles south of town. Graduation activities everywhere bring memories of my own Rachel had resided in Plentywood since the summer of 1949.[...]stage to for Plentywood Electric putting up many of the first antennas for televi- receive o[...]about 2 blocks west of the school. They opened their home to me in[...]tage We have 6 gro n children, all graduates of PHS. James i_cha~I scenes, appare[...]sign on my S a' e. aren Pauline, a graduate nurse from SU is married to_Ed~y door: Quarantined, Small Pox, End of iss Thea Doshea. ilews i, a minister. They have[...]y served 4 years m the avy during the Vie nam War is a member of ontana a 'I Guard and at ends E C. Chri~topher Wade is manager and meat cut er for Ator's ~rocess!ng and[...]the family farm. He 1s married to Linda Brenteson of Coalridge. Son, Nicholas Wade, was born 8-[...] |
| [...]ic MN. When 15, he moved to the family farm north of Dooley. In 1917, Theatre in Guadalc[...]rural letter carrier on the east and south routes of Plen- the service station. Myrad has 1 si[...]T Ford. During the winter months he of Hobson, MT., Clifford of Roseberg, OR, Lowell of Fremont, CA. His used a toboggan (horse-drawn) or[...]ied 7•14-46 in Grenora, 0. and had a footwarmer of hot coals, often leaving before daylight and Milly was the daughter of Eva and Clarence Petersen of Grenora. She returning after dark. Often at Chris[...]m had 1 sister and 2 brothers. homes from the road to deliver packages. The post office was[...]e new building had Williston, graduated from high school in Hamilton in 1965. She has 2 been e[...]Gale was born 10-14-48 in Miles City, graduated from high school at[...]Lewiston, ID in 1966. He is in the avy stationed on the West Coast.[...]daughter, was born 11-27-57 in Glasgow, graduated from high school[...]as born in Litchfield, MN 1-1 H 900, oldest child of Charles and Ida Becklund. In 1910, her dad came t[...]Lewiston and is in he Insurance busi ess. the American Legion and[...]Larry as born in Plen ood on 11 -8-39, a son of Ralph and toy[...]Bain. He a tend d local schools and graduated from PHS. He marri d A highlight of our family travels, while gro ing up, as the 1934[...]Doreen elson, ntelop , on 6-14-59, a d u hter of els and Alice Chicago World's Fair. yrad a[...]he as born in Plen ood on 10-27-38 , the youngest of 3,[...]have 5 children: Dale, graduated from ed. Lake. Scott, Eric, Joel, and Janan; an[...] |
| years service from Plentywood Fire Dept. In 1964, Larry received the stead of as stated. Jaycee Distinguished Service Award. He is a member of Scottish Rite Tilda Bakken retain[...]ntinued her Bodies in Great Falls, Algeria Temple of the Shrine in Helena, and Past hobby of quilt making and other handwork into an advanced age. She aster of the Masonic Lodge. He is also a life member of the National remained at her home in Plen[...]in Plentywood. Kimberle married Howard Kavon, son of Paul and Stacie Kavon of Raymond, on 8-1-80. She is presently attending school at UNO in Williston, ND. Shellee married John Nelson, son of John and Mae Nelson of Westby, on 9-16-81. She is employed at Sheridan Memorial Hosp. as a cook. Jo[...]arry and Doreen farm and reside 7 miles southwest of Plen- tywood. They spend their winters in Arizona[...]h my parents, Henry (Hank) and Clara Friberg Bain from Valley City, D in 1911, locating on a homestead south of Comertown, ith 8 sisters and 3 brothers. They[...]Ragnhild was born in the fjord country of Norway near Lavik in Edith Smalley, Post Falls, I[...]o America at age 5, grew up on the family farm NE of Antoine, Hayden Lake, ID; Darlene McIntosh, Evere[...], y father passed away in 1957 at the age of 76. Mother in 1983 Havre; Western, Dillon; and the U of MT at Missoula. She taught in the at the age of 96. I was the only one that stayed in Montana. At[...], Raymond, and Plentywood schools. After 30 years of On 8-25-34, I married Floy ensing at Scobey[...]parents at Sheridan Co. with her parents in 1917 from Flaxton, D. She had 1 home. brothe[...]ther education was at Northern Montana College, U of WA, and Her father, Ray ensing passed away in 1975 at the age of 85. various extension courses. She s[...]except for short interims one during school north of Comertown. She graduated from Plentywood in 1932. WWII working in[...], after 35 years in the elementary classroom. She is keeping[...]helping wi h the farm or . He is a University professor. Schools[...]of T, and he U of WI in adison. Degrees include BA (with honors) in[...]during WII as primarily m Europe as an Offcer of the US aval Reserve from 1943-46. He was awarded a Fulbright Award for[...]Reed College, Portland OR 1952-53. From 1953-83, he taught at the U of WI, Eau Claire. Retired in 1983, is living in issoula, T. He mar- Our son, Larry[...]Plentywood and ried Charlotte . Toelle of issoula in 194 7. They have 2 daughters: gradua e[...]ry.) Hitzman in 1983. Deborah Ann is a student at the U of T. The inter of 1934-35, I spent in a CCC camp at Priest River ID[...]ed for the county. I too out he firs scraper full of ORVAL and MARY (CERVENY) BA TZ dirt for[...]0, he married ary Cerveny, a teacher, ho had come from threshing bees, rodeos, fishing, and Just traveli[...]n the Floy and I have lived in this area all of our lives. garage, and for[...]d ary. All were born in Plentywood. The story of Andrew and Tilda Bakken in Sheridan's Daybreak[...]ties page 78 has a mispnn . Edward was the nephew of Johan Brensdal in- they moved[...] |
| [...]the oil fields, for Holtan's Auto Body, and is now employed by Valley MYRON and FLORENCE BEAN[...]Myron and Florence Bean had reached the middle of their life when Angela (Angie), daughter of Henry L. and Myrna (Michels) Bedwell, they came to Plentywood after purchasing the Sunset Drive-In from was born 3-3-62 in Plentywood, mov[...]in 1971 to a John Shoal and the Orpheum Theatre from Elmer Jackson in 1958. farm 28 miles southwest of Plentywood, continued her schooling in They oper[...]don Nielsen in Plentywood, graduating from PHS. 1969. They have lived for the past 12 years[...]Club and briefly in Their daughter, Joanne, is married to Barry Kamhoot, an Air Force[...]awaii. They have a grand- Highlight of her 4-H was winning the 1978 Sr. Livestock Judgin[...]member of the team attending state events with Jim Landa, County Myron says the highlights of his stay in Plentywood were the 50th A[...]judging in Lewistown and Anniversary Celebration of the city when he served as chairman of the the County Breadbaker Award at th[...]n Washington, DC traveling by bus with other Mon- of the Plentywood Lions Club in an effort to get an[...]t the fair. · the Port of Entry; and fishing trips to the north country. He[...]time at Sheridan Mem. Hosp. as urses' Aide Master of Masons of Montana when he arrived in Plentywood.[...]ing her last 2 years in high school and used some of her 4-H steer[...]Clinic as an insurance clerk and is now working part-time at the Family[...]Both are charter members of the local archery club and are in-[...]ary Beckers, their second child of 7 including Daniel, Gene, Donna,[...]Leonard, and anlyn. Laverne's dad came to Outloo from tn·[...]nesota in 1922 and his mother was the daugh er of Outloo pioneers, Florence remembers her trips[...]h and Anna Wirtz. AL to be present for the births of her grandchildren and the years she[...]from Romania around 1907. ary as born 8-4·30 the fourth of 11[...]nice, and undus. All live m Canada e cep Helen ho is married to After their marriage in Alexandr[...]d brought his Laverne's brother, Eldon of Outloo . va, Vince, Josep , and Rose are ne bride[...]or in for he C1 of Pl n ood smc 1971 . ary or d as a He began[...]grocery cler at the R d O I nd Jerry's ar t and is no head coo Bev.) in 1955 and hen the plant as sold to John Olson of Sidney m of the Plenty ood School ho lunch program. 1972 Lloy[...]ger at DU. Barbara or ed at DU until the adoption of their son Kevin ayne, in 1960. In 1971 , Shauna L[...]amily. Lloyd and Barbara ere active members of he Pl n ood Lutheran, holding various offices. He[...]in helping organize the Horseshoe Club and as one of its first officers. Both ere bowling fans. Bar[...]PAUL and ANGELA JEAN (BEDWELL) BECK Paul, son of Ed ard and Agnes Bee of Plentywood, born 6-7-55 in enmare, D, gre up near Outloo and gr duated from Outlook HS They hav[...] |
| [...]Ethel, Ann, and Gladys are members of the Mt. Olivet Lutheran Howard Stoner on 7-9-70 a[...]3 and Kristi Michelle, Roy, a member of the Catholic in Minneapolis, Lloyd, the Lutheran born 7-24-78. Richard is in the Air Force and Patty is a civilian- Church in Waconia, MN. e[...]James, born 7-3-58, was the first of 2 children born of Henry L. Chemistry and is in research at the Dana Farber Research Institute[...]ied Bruce Jacobsen, 6-11 ·72, and they farm west of Michels and (James V.) Cybulski; Gre[...]Jim's sister, Angela (Angie), is married to Paul E. Beck of Plenty- Bonnie married Gordon Stoner 12-18-76. She graduated from MSU wood. Jim attended kindergarten through high school in Plentywood in Bozeman and is a Registered urse. She has done nursing at[...]attendance record for 3 consecutive years, in the Virginia ason Hospital, Seattle and at Sheridan Memorial.[...]hen the family moved to a farm 28 miles southwest of Plen- Jane married Jim Erikson 7-27 -77 and[...]rfect attendance records as he born 1-7-80. Janet is employed at he Security State Bank, Plenty- rode the school bus his last 6 years of school graduating in the wood.[...]bicentennial year of 1976. He attended the Vo-Tech in Helena, MT and Don married Christa Drogi is, issoula 7-9-83. They live in rec[...]e, raising their family and now graduated from the Dahl Beauty School of Great Falls and was working enjoying he several g[...]in Helena. Jill's parents are the Paul Lehmans of Ft. Benton, MT. Jill[...]sons, Rick James and Timothy i el. Their home is on orth Jackson on the RR a Plenty ood. He and my[...]ood, which Jim has been remodeling. 1 miles north of Plentywood.[...]ristine and their struction, and is employed by the local . L. Well Service, was a ch[...]mechanic for 3 years and has been an operator of a or over rig for Dooley as built, a bu[...]tea plo n edin a earn of horses. I DO ALO and VALERIE (WILSO ) BE[...]I as born in Plenty ood on 11 -11 -38 son of Herbert and rn Dooley.[...]he family farm 6 miles so of e at the Reed Schoo[...] |
| [...]teaches in Glen- burn, D. She married Joel Bloms of Lansford D on 3-6-82 and lives in Minot. Cory, a graduate of Bismarck Junior College, D as employed at the local golf course the past few years. ,ckie attended 1 year of college at Minot and is now employed at Security State Bank in Plentywood[...]epara e story. Bjorn served 6 mon mg's from PHS in 1924 in a class of 9 girls and 2 boys, he and classmate, Guard[...]Ted Paulbec , became ed1cal Doctors. He graduated from Creigh on U a Grattangen and sent to Bjornefjeld. From here an on 6-6-35, interned at the San[...] |
| [...]received a diploma with scholarship privileges from IAS cor- As a New Year's baby, I was born o[...]Const. Co. In the Twin Cities, she was a member of IAS Forum and Plentywood, graduating in 1971. I[...]ed. Bjorn has worked as a carpenter, most of the time for Rudy Foss. vice. When the city water[...]ction, also did farm work for the French Brothers of Nelson Accounting from 1949-65, also for Gordon Holte Ins. Since Redston[...], MA; and Ft. Bragg, NC. I received the Associate of Arts degree from the Uof the State of New York. After being discharged from the Army in 1977, I returned to Plentywood, joine[...]oned as a 2nd Lt. on 5- 6-80 at S SU. I graduated from Evangel College ith a degree in Psychology and il[...]ned o Plentywood. In 1982, I advanced to the rank of 1st Lt. Esthe[...]mond Christianson, 11 -22-44 of Sidney MT. Their girls are Elaine[...]served in US Army, was discharged from service in Germany in 1983.[...]works at the Sheridan Co. Library. Helen, 4-5-58, is a[...]comptroller in Santa Cruz, CA. They all graduated from PHS and[...]ollege with BS degrees. The parents attended each of their[...]gardening. He is a member of PSA. He received his education in or-[...]Esther celebrated their Silver Wedding. One of my hobbies is re · Id furni1ure. I spent many hours[...]ed in arolina, I sens ere a part of the pa eant "S ebrush to Side al s hi[...]o np to he depic ed the history of he rea est coas in coll nd[...]Place O Job Counsel s ri is C and other groups. She has ta en[...]lac s, I enjoy com ac fri n of ood.[...]resp ·e I a un of Camp Fire Esther Fransen, 5-8-17, on a farm[...]reme d as a of daughter of Oscar and Anne Fransen. Her s1 er, Edi h H arst d[...]au served in Air Force rn W II. Esther graduat d from Comerto n HS in I n of U ·n 1975 1936 as Valedictorian of 16. She a ended CBI ifler Voe. HS, and[...]LeClair, El ry Education from Evan I I te cour s Dist. gr. of o. Am. Life & Cas. Co., St. Paul .[...] |
| [...]year and a half of their married life was spent in Rapid City, SD, w[...]Farm Ins. In the summer of 1971, they moved back to Plentywood and[...]Building Center in Plentywood where he is assistant manager. Larry is libraries at UNO, Williston and SMSU, Springfield, MO. a very active member of the Sheridan Saddle and Roping Club and the[...]which he has served in several offices. He sisted of 4 weekends. There was hiking in Roosevelt Nat' I[...]His interest in horses created a sideline job of selling tac as Hob's a camping and canoeing trip in the Bay Waters of Minnesota, Wiscon- Horse Sense since[...]shcools in Janice joined the staff of Security State Ban in June of 1972 Missouri and Montana. I am now employed at the Sheridan Co. Library. where she is Personal Banking Officer. Over the years, she has been The 5¢ ice cream cone is now 60¢ . The nickel candy bar is 30¢. active in many organizations including president of Jaycees, reasure Houses and oil and concrete surfaces have replaced the green grass, of the Sheridan Co. Red Cross for 12 years, secretary/treasurer of he wild flowers, and open space near my home. I h[...]through county organizations treasurer of the Diamond Jubilee Committee for Plen ood'[...]od, T. In 1940, he joined the Army and spent most of his 4 years in Belgium and England. On 6-.22-47, Bud married June Welter, daughter of Gertrude and John Welter, at the First Congregati[...]high school in Plent ood. Jeston at ended 1 year of college at Bozeman and 3 years in 1ssoula, ma1or- mg m accounting. Gaylen graduated from E C in Billings, major'ng in Physical Ed. He has[...]s C 2- s of the an Po in[...]n of Donal[...] |
| [...]I am Esther Tollefson Long Boike, one of 14 children born to that and local stores. A dau[...]2 children; Clayton beautiful quilts. Her flock of leghorn chickens was her pride and joy as[...]arried to Marlene they received a special ration of ground corn, wheat, and bran recom- Crossen of Minton, Sask.), 4 children, now living in Great F[...]e fed (married to Barbara McCall of Comertown), 4 children, living in Col- twice dail[...]ears and for over 30 years her maximum production of high quality eggs meant was part owner of the Plentywood Coast to Coast Store before moving[...]eral strokes, she passed away All of our children were delivered by midwives. Mrs. Lot[...]h the company pur- with the team of horses and wagon. The wagon wheel hit a big rock[...]Mrs. Merwin's and she took good care of me and the baby. converted to a war plant for ass[...]worked I have early day memories of selling butter for 1 0¢ a pound and on the assem[...]ng as a business was no longer profitable so much of the put in crocks then covered with ho[...]ighborhood where age 79, he was buc ed off by one of his charges. He continued to rent we[...]no longer cope with Billings traffic or manage is property, he moved to Plenty ood in 1973 to be ne[...]I was divorced from Ernest Long and lived in Plent ood for 7 DO ALO a[...]Arthur George was divorced from Irene Lavador and had a daughter, and Gertrude Bo e. They farmed 5 miles north of Dooley. Sister Vic y, Phyllts Jean, ho is married to Ted Guenthner. They live in Silesia T[...]and have 3 ltving sons as a 4 h died of leu emia. have 2 children, Jennifer and Joshua. B[...]George and I lived on his farm north of Dooley, originally he Fran He and his 'fe, Jo, an[...]2. In 19 7 Don's father, rthur Bol e, born 9-7-16 is still farming north of Dooley. Georg bough small farm a mile southeast of Plenty ood in order o Don's mother no Ge rude 1ll[...]he passed a ay 6- -8 and is buried b side his paren s m he Dooley 5-27-78. Th[...]thur, born 1-3-83. They reside in Plen y ood. Don is or i or I ha e rem amed on[...]S a e High ay Dep . o·ane arie, born 7-9-5 is om Hop ins, here she gradua ed from hi h school. She moved o Plen y ood in 1977. Her[...]b u ows i and have 1 son, u is James, orn 11 -23-77. Ro er[...] |
| Horace (1899): He graduated from MT State and IA State, then We[...]rn in Plentywood and was employed by the US Dept. of Agriculture in Washington, D. C. He graduated from PHS in 1976. He then joined the avy and is now sta- and his wife, Ella, have 2 sons, Archie[...]There were Williston. He graduated from PHS in 1979. He is running heavy equip• good times and bad times,[...]he Bell in Lambert and being in- graduated from PHS in 1980. He is managing an apartment house. volved in boxing in Wolf Point, he served as Chief of Police in Both boys live in Plen[...]urg for 7 years. Next was WWII duty for the Dept. of Immigra- in Plentywood. He is in 7th grade this year. He is also Dad's helper on tion and Naturalization in M[...]ert married surgery in Billings, is fully recovered and did his own farming the next Frances Bolster, the widow of his brother, Clay. Albert and Frances[...]s here his ife passed a ay married Frances Martin of Oxnard, CA in 1968. Clay, who retired from in 1931 . He lived with his son S. V. Borah south of Redstone for the Navy in 1970, died in 197 4 at a[...]rved with He had 3 children S. Virgil of Redstone, L. G. of Cheyenne, Y, and the J.C. Penney chain for 18 yea[...]Insurance Bird, Mrs. Martin Farver, of Scobey, T. All are no deceased. There agent for 2[...]d MABEL (PETERSEN) BOYER Another generation of Bolsters also began their lives in Plen- James was born 6-19-23 at Colfax. D a son of Oscar and tywood. George IV, born 7-2 4-16, son of George and Anna Bolster, Caroline[...]rs: ernll, illard, loyd and 1 sis er, shares some of his memories.[...]et as born 5-14-25 at y, daughter of P. C. and court house to get a one penny bounty.[...]hill, wading in Box Elder Creek, and pie ing lots of cho e cher- sisters: Agnes, Elna, Alice,[...]ss o the coo house, as a lot of fun .[...]bro her, Bill. mo her. Anna Bolster is hvmg m a very nice nursing home in Po land[...]p Dale as born m Scobey, Tm 1935, a son of S. V. and Caroline Bo h. They moved to the arm south of Redstone in 1940. Colleen as born m C[...]gr duat d from PHS and or d for Chn Con[...] |
| [...]He plans to return to ever since. Gary is a sophomore, and Bruce, a senior at PHS, has plan[...]s business at Boyer's Barber Shop. of going to EMC at Billings. In 1968 I went o w[...]m was an avid sports fan. He was an active member of the Plen- tywood. He farms with his br[...]m and also tywood Athletic Club; a charter member of the Golf Club and Elks on the original Dooley farm. Lodge; a member of the Lutheran Church where he served on the Parish[...]was born in Midale, Sask. , Canada 4-8-05, a son of Charles RICHARD and SONG YON BRATTON[...]rd Bratton as born on 7-24-44 in Modesto, CA, one of Sask., Canada 5-23-10, a daughter of Schuyler and Barbara Ann Hop- iden ical twins. His parents were Virginia Maddocks Bratton from pins. They both attended school in Dooley. odesto, and eil Bratton from Hot Springs, MT.[...]T awhile, where they worked on farms. Later they of San ateo before moving to ontana to complete college at the U of moved to Plentywood where lrven worke[...]his garage in his yard. Dorothy At the end of his second year in Whitehall, he began a 3 year[...]stment with the US Army Bands, the last 1½ years of which while enjoyed gardening and crocheting. lrven and Dorothy did a lot of danc- stationed ith the 8th US Army Band in Seoul[...]ed Song Yon Kim on 4-3-72. Song Yon, the youngest of 7 of the United Methodist Church in Plentywood. children, as raised on a rice producing farm on the outskirts of Taegu, orea and though quite young at the time, has vivid memories of he orean ar. Richard was discharged from the Army in July, 1972 and he and Song Yon re urn[...]ton Schools. On 5-9-73 heir first daughter, Virginia Kim, as born in Missoula. He accepted a teaching[...]the Plentywood schools and i h his family, he got is irst look at northeastern ontana. He and Song Yon[...]ere. They have since come to appreciate he beauty of the prairies. Their second daughter, Laura[...]born 12-24-49 in Williston, ND. Cheryl graduated from PHS in 1968. The Bra on family as bap ized[...]n 1968. Cheryl Church in 979. ddi ionally Richard is a member of Pl nty ood married Roy L. Sorensen, son of Peter and ary Sorensen of Scobey, Lo e o. 91 o A. F. A. .. and is an ac ive member of he orth- T 3-17-7 4. Their[...]n -28-7 6, lrven passed away unexpectedly at home of an ap-[...]rts and The Brensdal family has been a p rt of Sheridan County's history crafts program and also he visits from old friends and relatives. She for many years. One of he first Bren als to come o Sheridan Co. as[...]She spent her Peder Brensdal. He as n ·mmigrant from or ay ho homesteaded birthda[...]Roy, Cheryl, and family. about 16 miles northeas of ntelope. I as then he met and married[...]n Crosby, D to Roy and Alma Brockmier. At the age of 22, he enltsted ·n the US a y and erved 4 years[...]his time he met his fu ure ife, Ruth Tu, daughter of nut and Farms, north of Raymond until 1965. He joined the ational Guard in Ida Tu of Vista, CA. BJarne and Ruth were married on[...] |
| [...]AMES C. and JANE (FITZGERALD) BUSSINGER Friedrich of Plentywood. She attended Plentywood School and wa[...]confirmed at the Trinity Lutheran Church. Dorothy is the bookkeeper Huntley Project, east of Billings, MT; Jim in 1918 and Janie in 1926. and[...]tore antique cars, and Dorothy loves bowling. She is very active in the American Legion Auxiliary and[...], MT. They moved to Bozeman Carl L. Buckalew is the son of Melvin Buckalew and Marlene where[...]chased the Williston-Scobey truck line from Dakota Transfer of Carl and his wife, Martha, and 3 sons moved[...]t that time there were several younger men 9-1-67 from Bedford, IA . He was employed by the Farmers Unio[...]lentywood. Carl managed the company in Plentywood from businesses. In the later years,[...]when he and Martha moved to Dillon, MT, where he is business and they operated it as p[...]o had been working for Williston- Martha Ann is the daughter of Charles and Martha Merle (Webber) Scob[...]and Lloyd, and 2 sisters, Jean and Melva. Martha is a master of the Masons, is active in Shrine, and is a member of the housewife and was employed part-time by Mary[...]Board. One of Jim's favorite pasttimes is playing golf. He helped Carl graduated from CHS in Chariton, IA. He attended Management[...]schools. Martha Janie is a member of the Eastern Star, the Congregational Ladies also graduated from high school in Chariton.[...]Aid, the Plentywood Golf Club, and the Daughters of the ile. Carl and Martha have 3 children. Ca[...]Besides this, she was very busy ta mg care of the famity home ewton, IA. He graduated from PHS, graduated from the U of M in and their children: Vicki Fr[...]48, lives m Wisconsin Rapids, WI; ichael, born in of Robert and Dorothy Richardson, on 7-13-73. They are part-owner 1951 , lives in Oklahoma. He is in the Air Force. Susan Hensen, born in and Craig[...]n 3-27-81 , and Cody Robert, born He is marrted to he former Dianne ordhagen of Westby. He manages 11 -25-82.[...]with 8 grandchildren. graduated from PHS. He married Donelda Shoal, daughter of Don and A favorite story abo[...]od and Dan works on Susan ran a ay from home. After searching everywhere, Janie went an o[...]hat she asked for. There was no more running a ay from home after[...]In 1984, Jim and Janie retired from business. They have a winter[...]er as born 6-7-27 in Plentywood, IA. He graduated from PHS. He 1s now working on an 011 rig for T. Son of Harvey Allen and Elsie Josephine Petersen Carpent[...]Brother, Donald, of Medicine Lake and 3 sisters: Ada Katherine Carl and Martha are members of the Congregational Church in Johnso[...]e Plentywood. Carl was volunteer ambulance driver from 1968-79; Kay Carpenter, Lewistown, MT. president of the Plentywood Booster Club; active in Toastmaste[...]After elementary school ,n Reserve, Joe graduated from Medicine and Old Car Club.[...]t outstanding thing we feel about Sheridan County is that Sergeant in the Army at Fort Lee, VA. Then continued his education at 1t is a very pleasant community in which to live because of the wonder- MC at Havre, where he[...] |
| [...]is BS degree with a major in elementary education from the U of No. CO in Greeley in 1953 and his MA in elementar[...]ame to Plentywood in 1955 and has the distinction of being the first, and only, elementary principal of the Plentywood school where he has served for 29 years. Joe is a member of the MT Assoc of Elem. School Principals and School Adm. of MT.[...]Farmers Union Oil Co., and Nash's of Redstone. Elma cooked at the[...]Lillian Taylor, Elma's daughter from a previous marriage, was born Sally Ann, daughter of George and Grace McNelis O'T oole, was 7-1-52 in Williston, ND. She graduated from PHS in 1970, married born 1-25-32 in Huron, SD,[...]l grandparents lived. To!11my Jerde of Westby. They live in Livingston, MT and have 3 T[...]le Ceartin, born in Plentywood 2-7-58 , graduated from PHS her brother, Loren, were raised and educated[...]1979 and after 2 quarters, transferred children of James and ary O'Toole, who homesteaded 4 miles south to ND State School of Science at Wahpeton and graduated at the top of of Plenty ood, and of Bernard and Sarah c elis.[...]and Cooling. He resides in Sally graduated from PHS as valedictorian of the class of 1950. In Williston , ND. 1954, she graduated form the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, MN Ber[...]to Plentywood and had been a member of the American Legion and Sheridan Saddle Club. ha[...]sic in the Plentywood Schools, with the exception of 3 He and his wife square danced for s[...]he present time. Elma is a member of Plentywood Lutheran Church and the Sally an[...]STELSIE (CROUSE) CEARTIN The 2 focal poin s of the Carpenters' lives are their families and[...]classes at St. Joseph's Church. Joe's hobby is cooking, a pas ime hat resul ed from his ex- They spent most of their younger married years in the north Ray-[...]dred of pneumonia when only 7 months old. The 5 oldest children at- joys of eddings and sorrows of funerals by providm the music.[...]Bernard died of a farm related accident in 1978. Clarence lives in Jennifer and Paul are gradua es of PHS. Jennifer, a 1979 graduate Helena. i:: Charles of Lincoln· Lottie, Mrs. George Blank of Medicine of he College of S . Catherine, is a registered occupational therapist. La e; am,e, rs. yron Anderson of Antelope; Eileen, rs. A. Carter, On 6-21 -80, she married Dr. ayne Lee Anderson of estby, and San Jose. CA; Roger of Billings; Ruth, rs. R. Osajda of o. Ridge, CA; wor s as a therap1s , and ayne is completing a surgical program in Thelma, rs. Russ Williams of edicine Lake. Fargo, 0.[...]Jae passed a ay in 1 96 3 at the age of 7 2. Paul Carpenter is employed and living in Plentywood.[...]-grandchildren. Bernard's father, Jack, came from inneso a and his mother, Stelsie, from Wes Virginia. Bernard was born at Dooley, T 9-16-24..[...]born 1922 in Plentywood. Elizabeth Eileen Carter of San Jose, CA; Ruth Osajda of orthridge, CA; and (Lodahl) born at their farm house in Dagmar, MT 1922. Thelma Williams of Reserve.[...]Whelen amp Brunner, came came from Kentucky, had a great love for the land. He had a half- from Wisconsin. Elma, born 4-10-33, at Bainville, attended school section south of Dooley. I could never understand why he kept it, as there. She has 8 sisters and 6 brothers. Three of her sisters hve ,n every year he had[...]money out of it. Then in the late '30s, he started buyi[...] |
| [...]ounty until it Patsy Norbo, daughter of Walt and Julie (Aasved) Norbo of Medicine blows away. If it does come back, I want to own more of it." Lake were married 9-9-67 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Plen- I graduated from PHS in 1939 at the age of 17 and Liz in 1940. tywood. Patsy, born 12-28 -47, graduated from Medicine Lake HS. Before school was out, I worked[...]other, Fay, and I bought the store. (With the aid of Dad who borrowed macy School. Patsy grad[...]In 1942, Fay and I took over Britt's Bar, a gift from our Dad. They sold their trailer[...]till liv- Moon that I met this little Danish girl from Dagmar who could really ing and the C[...]In 1949, we bought Tri-County Distributors, which is now a family corporation. This business has been a success, thanks to the diligent work of our manager for over 30 years, Jack Gallagher.[...]1969. Through inheritance and the foresight of my Father, plus purchas- ing of my own, we own farmland in the Dooley community.[...]Sheridan Co. My wife, Liz, was salutatorian of her 1940 class, worked for her room and board for[...]age, Liz was very active was accepted at U of CA Dental School in San Francisco. While he in St[...]ly working full time in Vallejo, until Bntt, full of pride and accomplish- I take some pride in being in on the chartering of the Jaycee Club ment, graduated in 1978.[...]I believe this was one giant step for the economy of Plentywood increased considerably, and[...]bed into and Sheridan Co. I was elected President of our Jaycee's the second their 1971 P[...], Jtll, the cat, and numerous plants were in year of its chartering the next year I served as State Vi[...]. Senator for life. I also wanted to know, "How many villages are left before we get to Plen- en1oyed working with the Knights of Columbus of which I am a past ty ood?" Well, w[...]Schools. Since 1978, they have built contribution is our 8 kids of whom we are very proud. We managed,[...]Sheila; Cole, Diane Johnson, This is a summary of the life of a 2nd generation homesteader. Havre children Lisb[...]ay Chandler Sr., born 9-10-17 in Ambrose, ND, one of 4 children of Plentywood, children J. 8. and Carol; Julie. Stev[...]tt and Ellen Chandler, died 6-30-71 . (Page 188-9 of the Sheridan children Bobby and Kathleen· Gail, Louis Arak, Perry, OK; and Kelly, U Daybreak.) of , Missoula.[...]ment included games of run -sheep-run, pump pump pullaway, anti+[...]and rubber bands cut from an old inner tube off an old car). The swim- John Britton Chandler, son of Elizabeth (Lodahl) and John Brit1on min[...]ler, was born 5-14-46 and graduated valedictorian from PHS in bottom. Ice skating was popular as there were 6 sloughs in the town of 1964. He decided to study math at Gonzaga U in Sp[...]when radio came later switched to Pharmacy and U of M in Missoula. That fall he and[...] |
| [...]on in Hiawatha School in the by my uncle and aunt from Kentucky, when they came to live in Dooley Dagmar community and completed 2 years of Business College in one spring and summer was, he[...]County Assessor in seen a funeral and never heard of anyone dying." There was an ex- 1[...]as Administrator of Sheridan Memorial Hospital prior to my retirement[...]ywood and I graduated in 1935. With the help of my dad, I bought the Gambles store in 1939, later[...]Violet was born on the homestead 6 miles south of Plentywood on 5-18-16, the third of 10 children (8 girls and 2 boys) born to Vincent and Anna Cybulski. (Page 61 O of the Sheridan Daybreak.) yearly life was mu[...]and helping shock in the fall. The first 8 years of my schooling were at the country school, with 7 or 8 month terms. I graduated from high school in 1934. All my brothers and all 8 of us sisters graduated from Plen- C. F. Chris[...](1979) tywood, the largest family to all graduate from PHS. I worked 2 years Kathryn Hovdey, whoni I married in 1929 , was a daughter of Carl at he City Cafe and 6 years at the Vogue, before I was married. and Belle Hovdey of Raymond community. Carl died 1951 and Belle in[...]He graduated from St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN in 1957 with a[...]Bachelor of Arts degree. Through the Air Force Reserve Office[...]4-26-59, he married Janice Faye Kinne of Fergus Falls, MN, also a stu-[...]rank of Colonel, at present assigned to the Defense Nucle[...]born 10-14-60. He graduated from St. Olaf's in 1982 and is presently[...]employed with the Marriott Corporation in Minneapolis, MN. A[...]daughter, elli Ann, born 12-31 -64, is presently enrolled in her first On 6-9- 1,[...]tywood schools, graduating in 1956 with the honor of y ood, e cept Dennis ho lives in Glasgo .[...]here he did his pre-medical Since our house is so centrally located, our friends and relatives[...]s, graduating m 1960 after which he entered the U of have spent various amounts of time here. I 's a favorite overnight[...]da iller, a native of southern California, in 196 7. He served 2 years[...]more reasons because e live i hin al mg distance of[...]o n o n, he church, he school, and he hospital. I is unusual to central coast of Cahforma since 1973 where he is president of the find our house quiet and unoccupied. Our hfe[...]combined medical staffs of the 2 hospitals in the area. They have 1 children[...]EY) CHRISTE SE I, C. F. Christensen, am a son of a pioneer family in the Dagmar KEN E[...]ie Jorgersrud Christensen had their last child, a from Denmark and firs lived in the State of Washington here I as son, on 3-30-32. He was the first of therr children to be born in a born 2 15-04 Hearing of the start of a Danish communi y in northeast- hospital, at Grenora, D, and is said to have been a 12 pound baby, ern ontana, th[...]her dred 192 After graduating from Antelope HS in 1948, he and his brother, M[...] |
| [...]hey live in Boise, ID. Mark married Diane Nesmith of Coast Store. He later bought Clarence Hewitt's St[...]oller. Dallas lives on a little acreage northeast of Plentywood, and Lloyd Sorensen were faithful employees in Ken's Music Mart on is married and does air conditioning repair, and als[...]Randy is married and presently lives on Bob Thompson's far[...]e enrolled in CO State U and pursued a curriculum of Industrial Construc- We are than[...]ldren and 2 great-grandchildren. tor for the City of Fort Collins, CO and remained there until 1966, when he became the Chief Building Inspector for the City of Aurora, CO. He VERNON and MABEL (WE[...]By Vernon Christensen the CO Assoc. of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors.[...]n. Dad was born in Ken enjoyed the challenge of building codes and on 8-1-73, had[...]opportunity to join the International Conference of Building Officials, Wisconsin on 5-27-1898. To them 7 children were born: Jorgen, the publishers of the Uniform Building Code, and was the Field[...], 10-30-20; Vernon, 6-14-23; Lois, Representative of their newly opened regional office in Kansas City[...]pt Kai who was born in the hospital in holds, and is responsible for the direction of activities in the Midwest Williston, N[...]sion, and parachuted from an exploding plane on 9-13-44 , was taken Ke[...]15-57 in SMH in Plen- prisoner of war and liberated on 4-26 -45. ood, and Kent[...]ade en a grandfather on 1-28 -81 , with the birth of a daughter, Jessica Ann. They reside in rural Pla[...]Kelly-Springfield Tire Com- pany since 1980, and is assistant manager. MELVIN and WILMA (CARLSON) CH[...]elvin as born near Plentywood in 1912, the son of Lars and |
| graduated from Eastern Univ. in Dental Hygiene and is employed at the to the grocery store at Coalridge. However, we did have a team of Plentywood Dental Clinic.[...]e to start over, so Clarence worked for graduated from PHS.[...]on the Plentywood City Council, and was the mayor from 1963-64. I am also a member of the Masonic Lodge AM-FM 91 , MARVI[...]the Scottish Rite, and the Algeria Shrine Tempie of Helena, and VFW. I was born in Plentywood on 5-5-32. My parents are Mr. and Mrs. Mabel is active in Eastern Star and works at Kitzenberg's Style Clarence Christiansen. My mother is the former Anna Tommerup, Shop.[...]daughter of Peter Tommerup, one of the original pioneers. My father[...]-10-17; John, born various parts of the US. 7-1 5-18; Martha, 11 -10-19; Melvin, 8-14[...]Concordia College in 1951 and U of MT in 1952. I was drafted and We were all born at the family home 2 miles NE of old Coalridge spent 2 years in the Arm[...]Pamela, born 6-7-58; Susan, 2-21 -61 ; and Lisa, how it got cultivated and fenced. I thought it was a great time to be a 7-7-63. Pamela is now Mrs. Scott Neal and is currently attending Utah child but I also remembe[...]s who had Force for 8 years. Susan is working in a store at McCook, NE and Lisa babies.[...]any high school for me because I missed many days of school. I I look back on my years i[...]high school I married Clarence Christiansen of Warrens, WI on 9-3-29. We but also remember the difficulties in getting away from the farm during lived in Wisconsin for 2 years an[...]poor roads, cold weather, and snow. Since I have of 1931. We purchased a farm from Peter Brenteson in the fall of 1930 left, I have become acclimated to[...]I was born 9-29-11 in Dent, MN, the daughter of Adolph and[...]of the Soo Line. and in 1918 was transferred to Cros[...]I attended the Dalevie School. Miss Taul was one of my teachers, and some of my schoolmates were Ernie and Effie Desonia[...]ftnd work. I wor ed for Mrs. Ray Stoner (Harriet) of the Outlook Bruce, born 2-9-58; Laurie, born 1 -3[...]ed at Deck s Bakery, where ike's Clothing is now located. 4-26-42, married Don Hodges on 6-12-[...]Arthur. born 7-15-1O at Lankin, D, the son of Oscar and Sophia born 6-28-66; and twins, Crystal[...]orn 1914; Ruth, 1915; and Alvin , 1919. graduated from Antelope HS and are all doing very ell.[...]In 1909, the family began farming 1 mile south of Antelope, the pres· We lived in Antelope he[...]Craig Saxton farm. Arthur attended and graduated from the children started high school m 1948. Our farm[...]e married 3-21 -42 . Arthur worked on the section of the that we needed a road. We couldn't get from our home to the main Great[...] |
| [...]e Tour to Washington, D. C., 4-H Club Con- tywood from Pasco, and on 9-15-57, Arthur died at the VA Hosp[...]r Leadership Camp in Miles City, at just 47 years of age. Joy and I made our home in Plen-[...]69 for Champion Photography tywood, she graduated from PHS, married Dave Skogen and lives in[...]lins Photo", at Great Falls. Janesville, WI. Dave is manager of a Clark Grocerette. Joy works at a[...]vention in Great Falls. I graduated in 1970 from UNO-Williston Center My 3 brothers: Ralph,[...]ve passed away, as with the Assoc. of Arts degree. After 2 years at Evangel College, an[...]resides in Kalispell and my Assembly of God Liberal Arts College in Springfield, MO, I graduated sister, Della Johnson, is in the nursing home. I reside at 322 S. Main,[...]trude "Jim" Stephens when she needed help because of ill health. I Mrs. Oluf Petersen, in Plentywood.[...]In 1976 I helped Mrs. little town, leaving those of us who lived there with many happy[...]tianson Fransen Edwin Christianson , the son of Oscar and Sophie Christianson, was married to Rhoda Herman, daughter of Fred and Hattie Herman, on 3-19-38. They had 2 da[...]Daughter Marlene, married Jerry Vogel, owner of Jerry's Ware- house Market at Plentywood. They ha[...]aymond Stanley Christianson, born 11 -22 -44, son of James and miles west of Westby until Bud's death in 1972. Ruth Christianson of Sidney, and I were married on 6-25 -77 at the[...]entywood Drug Plentywood Assembly of God Church ith Rev. A. E. Su ton as pastor. store[...]Ray has 1 sister, Mary Strobel of Tulsa, OK. We lived in Plentywood[...]very tiny. She grew rapidly and is now an average 3 year old with lots[...]of energy and ideas. Diane Rae was born at Sidney on[...]In 1980 the family of my father's mother had a reunion in Interna-[...]ls, . There ere about 125 relatives, who came from[...]I enjoyed growing up and being a part of the Plentywood Communi-[...]and Lillie ay Haines, grandmother of Faye I. I. Tverberg Hilyard, was 2 sisters, Emeli[...]1884, died 7-13-65). school years, I was a member of Bluebirds, Camp Fire Girls, Plen- She was the oldest daughter of Ephriam and Anna Ba er Haines who tywood Lads and Lassies 4-H Club, Future Homemakers of America, originally came from MO, later moving to Deering, ND and then to Froid[...]the coulees, made craft graduated from teachers college and Lillie accepted a position i[...]ds were awarded for ac- school east of Froid. The 3 sisters homesteaded on adjoining parcels of complishment in 7 crafts: business, citizenship, creative arts, fron- land east of Froid and constructed their dwellings near each o[...]oom, and one the parlor. for learning with mottos of learn by doing and to make the best better[...] |
| of 1918, they purchased the Floy property a few miles west of ried Victor Vogt, has 3 childr[...]wnsend, MT; helped Dad on the farm from 1949-53, when I was drafted into Military Irene ([...]live (Olbu), Dad and Mother retired from the farm in 1955 and moved to Rathdrum, issoul[...]and very tall; so she and her brother had charge of the horses. was Walter Overgaard. On 1-1 -82 , I was hired by the City of Plen· Her older sister did the sewing for the fa[...]r Kenneth, had a contest to Leslie of Williston, ND, works for Blue Rock Bottling Co. S[...]teeth. She home and in the 6th grade, is in band, 4-H Club, Girl Scouts, and claimed to ha[...]My wife, Louisa, the oldest daughter of Alexander and Mollie teeth or the nuts had softer shells in those days. Damm of Culbertson, grew up on a farm west of Froid, has 4 brothers[...]lived there until June, 1983. After Terry retired from the Security[...]State Bank, they moved to Bozeman which is close to his home town of Whitehall, where he was born, 3-13-20, a son of Mr. and Mrs.[...]Huguette was born in France, a daughter of Robert and Lucienne[...]1939 and lived under 4 years of occupation by the Germans. Those[...]without a good excuse. There was a lot of privation as the food was go· y grandparents'[...]ing to feed the occupying Army. The fathers of several of her friends youngsters, several of my cousins and I used to spend a great deal of were shot in reprisal for German offic[...]they pa's old odel A Ford, which as his only mode of transportation. We arrived in Round[...]th after his father's death. enjoyed the comforts of running water, central heating, or indoor[...]ll. plumbing. Grandmother made doilies rom pieces of string and covered Jacqueline their[...]52 . Huguette and Terry now he holes in the side of he house ith parts of in cans. They lived for have 5 grandchi[...]ldren could attend school, but even ually retired from the farm and moved o Froid T. STA LEY and LOUISA (DAMM) CLE ETSO |
| [...]ymond. Ken and Kenneth D. Collins Jr., son of Kenneth D. and Gabrielle Goesart Gabie ma[...]born in Plentywood, MT 5-30-36. After graduating from Raymond where their daughter, Shirley[...]he PHS, he attended MSC at Bozeman and graduated from Golden State only crop they were to[...]been opened by his father in piest days of their lives, they said. Ken had an eye for ways t[...]d and had the determination to do just that. Many of the first On 7-29-61, he and Kay M. Lund, the youngest daughter of radios in the Minton and Raymond[...]n school in Medicine Lake, and graduated at the U of MT at Missoula in 5-30-36, moved to Gra[...]usiness. They returned to Plentywood in 1939 King of Prussia, PA, and several years at Plentywood. Abo[...]ve son, Kenneth, South Alabama. She won the honor of being Sheridan Junior Miss, was join h[...]city council, was a Mason, a Shriner, member of the Lion's Club, and pearance. Kathy, at home, and Kenneth D. Collins (II) "David", is a was one of those who donated land where the present hospital[...]ongregational Church. Kay has been a member of the Sheridan County Library Board,[...]ssful businessman, he never ceased being a member of the Eastern Star, and active in Congregational Church farmer. A true lover of the land, he thought nothing more beautiful than[...]ern Montana. He purchased his father's farm north of cil, and is past President of the Montana Independent Insurance Agents[...]the Paulson family and buying the Association. He is a member of the Masonic Order, the Shrine, and the present Collins farm west of Raymond and farmed near Minton on BPOE.[...]rests as well as a Real Estate Agency. Relaxation is moved to the Pioneer Manor in 1968. fish[...](Sh. 11 -10-1883, homesteaded south of Archer, later sold it and went to Daybreak I p.71[...]ame to this members also included Lowell, Kenneth Virginia, and Eugene; and area in the fall of 1912, born 7-30-04 in Wisconsin. There ere 4 they settled near Outlook on a half section of land owned by Roy's children: Ruby, J[...]da. Robert, 4 children: Carole, Diana, farm north of Raymond. The home he built was unique in that it[...]parents left Plen ywood area the fall of 1935 for Fort Peck and the Kenneth graduated from PHS in a class of 13 in 1923, attended Glasgow area to or on the Fort Pee Dam. Dad died there, and the U of Chicago for a short time considering a career in[...]and began farming We are cousins of George Bolster. on land purchased from John O'Grady, south of Raymond. There he met Gabrielle Z. Goessaert (Gab[...]joined sister agna, no rs. Elmer Sondeno of artinsdale, T,[...]now of Tucson, AZ. In th spring the family returned to t[...]of Plentywood. Dorothy attended the Reiten School th[...]: Sharon Louise Johnston, Billings and Eugene ark of Big[...]wood graduating in Gabie immigrated to Canada from Belgium at the age of 3 with 1940. She earned her[...] |
| [...]final move to Plentywood the summer of 1967. returned to Plentywood to take over the farming operations of While in Townsend, Dave[...]ywood; George died became Master of Plentywood Lodge No. 91 in Plentywood in 1978. in 1955 and Sigrid in 1980. They were active members of Lutheran He was elected to the School Board of Plentywood School District Church, PTA, Legion Ba[...]No. 20 in 197 4, and has been chairman of this board for the past 1O refereed football, ba[...]l Park, the FBI in earned the coveted designation of Chartered Property and Casualty[...]re the Kathyleen Jo Schoeppveld of Monticello, MN on 4-16-79 in Oakland, family live[...]soula CA. She was also a member of the Military Police. He was discharged where Ray[...]Havre. been selected to Outstanding Young Women of America. Paul served 5 Bria[...]end and Plentywood, years as a Navy P-3 Pilot and is now an Independent Insurance Agent.[...]ian and wife, Helen, earned their BA degrees at U of MT and their married Sandra Haddix, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Hackmann of A degrees at Purdue. They have a daughter, Fa[...]ildren: Michelle, born 8-23-77, Acworth, GA. Dori is now coaching boy's spring and summer baseball.[...]Travis, born 12-23-78. They live in Helena. Brian is employed at a He is a ORT Consultant in the Atlanta Office of EG & G Services, Inc. Tire-ama shop[...]at ended school in Plentywood, graduated in 1979, is a wherever they have lived, including Symphony Ch[...]nded school in Plentywood, graduated in 1981. She is is a dedicated volunteer for numerous charities, he[...]e in 1984 with plans for col- served as president of: the Board of Emmanuel Luth. Home in Kalispell, leg[...]hurch council, the Independent Ins. Agents Assoc, of Dave plans o retire from the Fish and Game Department at the age T, and on state boards, 16 years. He is currently chairman of the of 55. S ate Classification and Rating Bureau.[...]as born during a blizzard on 12-28-35 at the home of Mrs. Ben- David E. Cooper, born 5- 1-31 at[...]dest girl. y brothers and David Cooper, graduated from high school there, was employed with[...]trol at he Sun Valley S i Resort, and as a member of the Robert Charles born 3-25-38,[...]ident at he Triumph ine The 5 of us gre up ith some fond and some not so fond when[...]memories of life on a heat farm! Some things I especially rem[...]ger sister, arilyn, as accidentally illed a e age of 2. hide robe. c mley School[...]l furnace m the basement After recupera ion from an auto accident, Oa id folio ed cons ruc-[...]he only girl in my clas through 12 years of schoof. e al ed 1¼ In H lena, he me arilyn J. S artz, daugh er of Hans and Ethel miles o school and during cold inters bundle up so only our eyes Swartz of rural es by, born 7-15-33, bap ized, confirmed, a[...]on arilyn's father passed a ay at the age of 89 on 10-30-81 . Her the line, f appi[...]arilyn attended he ashin on Grade School south of es by so fresh and good. Hauling roe s as no respec er of gende either. and the 7th grade a Westby School.[...]r the Sta e The best part of he day, though as early in the morning. I remembe[...]Compensation Commission and the Teacher Division of creeping out of bed hen the sun as just barely up, loo ing for my the Employment Service in Helena until he birth of heir firs son mother, and ould[...]freshness of the morning. David began with State Fish a[...]he Ii le hite outhous hich s ood a dis ance from he house first assignment was in Great Fal[...] |
| merup helped build and which remained the hub of the community. I Degree of Honor Lodge. Both are members of the P.lentywood Lutheran can still hear the mournful sound of the steeple bell tolling at the time Church. of Grandpa Tommerup's funeral. Emmaus was the scene of my bap- Oliver was born at Minot, ND on 3-2-02 . He has 3 brothers: Iden of tism, confirmation, and wedding. Sherwood, ND; John of Kearney, NJ; and Gerald Wold of Underwood, People who influenced my life are many but I especially think of MN; and 2 sisters: Frances Peerboom of Minot, ND; and Maebelle Blunt my Grandpa Tommerup[...]unwavering faith; my Grand- of Pittman, NV. ma Tommerup, who always made sliced[...]l, MT and a sister, could jump rope with the best of us; Marie Anderson, my SS teacher;[...]are deceased. Mrs. P. C. Petersen, who is like a second grandmother; Mrs. Peder[...]Bozeman and there met Patricia Knoef el, daughter of Hugh and for high school, then moved to Antelope[...]ing into the 8th Dorothy Knoefel of Worland, WY. They were married there on 6-30-73 g[...]to school, began in Laurel, T as a rookie cop and is now Chief of working on the school paper, " The Antelopian"; g[...]and a son, Dustin . Valedictorian from Antelope HS in 1953. Retirement for Olive and Oliver is very quiet. There's been much[...]illness but much contentment. Plentywood is a nice place to retire, e[...]James Valentine Cybulski, son of Vincent and Anna Cybuls i, as[...]born 2-1 4-26 in Plentywood, T, graduating from PHS in 1943, he[...]7-7-54, he married Marianne P. , iller, of Rolla, D, ho graduated[...]from Jamestown College, Jamesto n, D, and taught music[...]ars before they ere married. I graduated from Concordia College, oorhead, 6-3-5 7 and[...]d it as there I met my |
| [...]married Joe Daniel Frederick, born 2-27-66, is a junior in PHS. He is active in Fowles of Port Angeles 12-24-81. many organizations including 4-H, president of FFA, first chair trumpet in the band, choir, and[...]ve in St. Joseph's Catholic Church where Marianne is an organist, the boys have been altar boys, and James has been a member of the Knights of Columbus for 40 years. They have been 4-H leaders[...]hey have hosted 4-H exchangees: IFYE, Hari Mandel from Nepal; LABO exchangee Sachiko Mitsui, from Japan; and PRYLE, James ewman from Liberia. Lisa Ann was a LABO exchangee to Japan i[...]I was born on Sunday, 8-22-15, second daughter of William families living close b[...]p. I married Ernest artin Christensen, son of Lars and Hulda Born in Ple[...]y, and ancy", who later adopted me. My Ruby e ron of Billings and Alma Timmerman (Sh. Daybrea I p.609)[...]ther Jimmie remained ith our father and graduated from PHS in Ernes died of a heart attac 10-19- 8, at age 3 in Plent ood. At[...]Grea Falls here they lived until graduating from high school, ith the years. Ernie as a Charter member of the Plen y ood Jaycees. After exception of Antoinette (Toni) who came o the Ranch for two ye[...]a la n for me and my graduating from PHS in 1942 and Ralph ho came about the same chil[...]nie as employed at aiser Shipyards. She gradua ed from es Sea le HS 961, or ed a Boeing's and mar- ried[...]uim, , oper in " arl ne's" Res auran . Rod is building contrac or nd b 11 he r s auran . Jo n lien Chris ensen, born 12· -66, is a graduate o est Sea le HS (1 6 nd Penin[...]e Porh r, 1-22-72 . She h 2 ons. arc nd Jon. John is a builder and musician, lving in Port ngeles, A.[...]- 6· 6, in D, gradua ed from Po n eles HS in 1966, oo nur es rainm , LP[...]ps me on th s tell me they ber me from Dr. Pronin's and or s in a doctors office.[...]r married Harold Dahl (born, 3-21 ·13), son of pioneer Peter and of r to anest u e h1l Doctor set the[...]Seat le, here e hved for 9 years. Harold raduated from Ooo ey HS hen Dr. Proni[...]f he re-locate medical prac ice 7. Harold died of a massive stro e 5-21 -73 in Port Angel s,[...]'. So a th t bit of c nee and a 500 loan from graduated from PAHS 1976, at ended Rea Jeans Beauty Schoo[...] |
| met me and after a week of sightseeing I registered at the YWCA and[...]and Francesco Giovanni. Maria is a junior in high school and is 17 On 12-31-66 Alan Dale and I were married[...]Richard plays, pep club, track and field. and is very active in the family Dreyfuss and also Richard Boone of "Have-Gun-Will-Travel". I swallow- business. Frank is now a sophomore and has been actively involved in[...]re football, wrestling, track and field, and is also involved in the family entering our office w[...]In 1983, we opened a restaurant, which is known as D' Angelo's Alan was a Bank Officer[...]venue West. However, due to a change in ownership of the prop- Motor Credit Co. and I with Dr. Wierzbi[...]ive Recreation Center a 904 North Sheridan, which is across We lived at the ranch with Nancy Marron and at this time, I began from the golf course. working at Sheridan Memorial Hos[...]orking with the people in and I came to a parting of the ways. He subsequently left the area.[...]edical Transcription and now work with all phases of Medical Records. I feel that association with the TOM and SYLVIA (FRECH) DARLAND medical profession is a privilege as well as challenging and scrupulous[...]nd was born at Froid, MT on 1-27-24, the only son of ly exacting. We must always have the inner warmth[...]at Froid until his death in 1962 at the age of 80 years, and aud comprehend our work and be a cr[...]ther, Anthony, died After graduating from Froid HS m 1942, Tom attended Concordia 1-9-39; M[...]4, Giacomo O'Angelo set sail on the ship Vulcanio from duty with an Army chorus, Tom met Sylvia Fre[...]-6-54. On that same day, he tending the Univ. of Vienna, ho as employed as an announcer of departed for Medicine Lake, MT.[...]B & 0 RR. ding U of here he graduated in 195 a combi[...]rn 2- 0-54 at Plen- Giacomo, or Jack, comes from a family of 7; 3 girls and 4 boys, all ood. "Fr d", a minm ngin r pr se ,vmg at Butte, of hich reside in Italy. Jae 's mother's name as Concetta Costiello, teen Toftely of Helena on 11 -18-72 and hey ha e 2 chi dre and hi[...]. Louise a m dical t chnic1an, ancy comes from a family of 15; 6 girls and 9 boys all of h1ch Ha ave 2 childr n[...]p ' i h he ma·den name of Sannino, and still res des in Italy.[...]of 9 chi dren. Sh mar i d Bert Oarvis, a ranch r in[...]for a y ar befor r ntin a 1arm, and ith the help offrom SD and bro e[...]them to or tth a team h bought from John Davis, and sine f d[...] |
| [...]r. Viva did all the cooking and baking for a crew of In November 1953, the seismograph cr[...]on a small sheet metal stove. When the first load of grain was ND. My 6th grade classmat[...]Christmas 1957, Mom's sister, Jean, and family from Sweet up his cattle herd. Much time after leaving[...]chec ing the cattle. Bert passed away in November of 1971. went to see for ou[...]typist at the U of O Library. Buck's widow and son, Rick, are managing the operation of the ranch at the present time. Viva still m[...]residence in Plentywood, although she spends most of her time with daughters Dorothy and Vera. GERALD[...]SPAABECK) DARVIS |
| [...]dem. agt.) in 1949 following graduation from MSU, and held that posi- teaching, primary grades[...], retiring in June 1980. tion in the County Supt. of School's office and worked during the terms[...]sible for 4-H and E. H. Club and special interest of Ethel Singleton, Marge Markuson, and Henry Raan.[...]or 1Oyears conducted tours to the pointed manager of the rationing board. At that time, John took an[...]careers and become community leaders as a result of 4-H experiences. loans.[...]Pauline was active in the Nat'I Assoc. of Ext. Home Economists John was on the school[...]irec- they lived in Plentywood, they were members of the Congregational tor, and later as editor of its quarterly nat'I. publication for 3 years. She[...]he was born near Derby, IA, 10-21 -16, a daughter of Ben F. and them apart was to have them wear ties[...]Montana in 1921 and settled in In the summer of 195 7, while they were visiting their daughter[...]rea in 1924. She has 1 sister, Bonnie Broderdorp, of and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Fossum, at their island home in Wasilla, AL. She graduated from BHS in 1935, E C in 1937, and at• Temagami, Ont[...]o getting her degree a very good, lifetime friend of the family. Eight years later, he was kill·[...]Pauline and Glyn are both members of Congregational UCC, warm spot in her heart for Pl[...]visits Eastern Star, Moose, Chamber of Commerce, and Agri. Pauline is com- with her daughter and son-in-law in Sun City[...]winter. pleting terms as president of Homema ers and Craft Club and is a member of Garden Club, Montana Press Women and Extension Ep[...]Sigma Phi. Glyn is past master and current secy. of the asonic Lodge Glyn Deem, son of pioneer parents, William and Lydia Deem (p.[...]nd for over 25 391 DBI), born 3-14-20, a graduate of Medicine Lake HS in 1938, has years[...]; Darlyne Chaplin in California; Alpha is a free-lance riter for several publications and a[...]DALE and ROMELLE (RASMUSSEN) DeSILVA 3 months of Civil Service in Wash., DC but returned home because of Dale, born 3-25-29 in Plenty ood, son of r. and rs. arry impending war for another year at[...]g this year, he as OeSilva, graduated from PHS in 1947, served m the army ·n 1951 -52 a member of the 2nd CPTP Class with ground instruction from Judge spending time in Okina a. F[...]attended college in Hoven and flight instruction from 'Big Thor'. Enlistment in the anne B[...]Plen ood in 1954. Corps resulted in over 7 years of service m C Avia ion with duty at[...]ished grad on over academics esp c1ally because of clean fields a harves . school a[...]in e e on ment from the G depot as he ne rou ine. Being involved ith[...]a En ch Land o the organization of ontana Grain Gro r resultin in[...]i nt ch he Founder of GGA.[...]con i o e. n mv, a ,on from Pauline Blu , co. e t agent, to join a uare[...]a Homec candidate, select d mg of the Royal Ball as a[...]senior, and is a freshman a SU.[...]from PHS m 1932. Whil at home, he h p d his father, Ha[...]Wild ood Park) ith th car of th park and pool.[...] |
| After 2 years ofof Business and the Wallace Conservatory of Music. For 5 years Jorgensrud Christ[...]7-24-63. with the Swing Kings dance band. Harold is well known in NE Montana for his trombone music a[...]married 8· 18-40. He graduated from college at Dillon, and taught in a Harold f[...]is father, in the Wildwood Bot- number of Montana schools, namely; 9 years at Antelope, 4 a[...]k to Plentywood for 4 years He as S ate President of Bottlers of Carbonated Beverages from where his teaching career end[...]tack. A good recovery gave him 5 years of retirement enjoying many As a pilot, he has[...]r 16 ,000 hours and about 2 million air miles. He isof Beauty Culture, Minot, NO. Harold enlisted[...]ea er, carrying roops tywood, graduated from o. MT College at Havre, and taught at Great equip[...]ars. She was afflicted with ultiple Sclerosis and is in played in the ir Force Band.[...]rial ursing Home. He has served as chairman of the Sherwood Airport since 195 7, Clinton Dale, born 3·12·44 at Plentywood, graduated from Concor- and as instigator in relocating he airpor[...]r received a asters degree in library science and is served as president of the Plenty ood Hanger, State Pilot's Associa•[...]. tion, and State eronau ics Board. Harold's name is listed on a plaque Bruce Leo, a[...], MT, graduated in a S a e Building as " Presiden of the Commission" hile serving on from Concordia and is employed by the Health Department at Missoula he[...]ee. " Sher ood" for he ne airport. He as a member of the Jaycees She is also afflicted with ultipte Sclerosis as is her husband Tim Den· elping o produce he popul[...]ney. They live at Renton, A. chose him as "Boss of the ear''. e as a 32 ear member o L·ons[...]Alvin Christensen, ional. Harold as v·ce-pr s. of Security S ate Ban (1958-65 later and his family live on the family farm east of Antelope, and another serv ng on he board He as a[...]nd th add, ion o he school in 1955. s co-chairman of he group for the BOB and LORAi[...]ojec ", h spent much effort or in or construe ion of Bo · Bob as born on a farm north of Bainville, ·22-29 son of artm elder Dam. H is memb r of he asonic Lod e a d I Bedoo Shrine[...]d he Billings S rne Band. He as the 2nd Commander of the Plen• er mg 2 years in P[...]vie m February, Harold has b en dmmis ra or of P oneer nor ince July 97 5 9[...]r for Red O Im Crosb D, then bac chairman of the successful fund•raismg drive for he n[...]and loc er plant. nursing home. His ife, Lou, as is s in he anor as Ac i ity Director.[...]o ee s afte Lou grew up in Grenora, D, gr duated from ino Coll , end d he move a son, Larry, as born. In 1959 Roy Smith b ii his ne Univ. of T and of Oregon before coming to Plenty ood to teach. She[...]0. They ha e 1 dau h er, Carmen Joy, ho graduated from PHS y and shortly hereafter b came an instructor. In 1982, he as VF and the U of T rth a asters degree in music. She lives in isso[...]. A Ja cee roup as r orgamz d and he as president of with husband, Jim cFarlene, and their 2 girls h r[...]In April of 1 6 , a dau h r, Rob rta s born. I or[...] |
| [...]I am the youngest of 6 children of Charles Fay and Violet Marie In 1967, the[...]ad- tywood their home. I was one of the first 100 born in the new Sher. vanced first aid course, and became one of the first crew and was the Mem. Hosp. My family consists of 5 brothers: Charles Fay Jr., Michel first Pres.[...]parents: Vincent and Anna Cybulski (pp. 61 O of Sheridan Daybreak I), Bob was elected to C[...]and John and Ellen Chandler (pp. 188-189 of Sheridan Daybreak I). in 1973, Dale Lamphear, Ma[...]Bob finished his this northeast corner of Montana. I remember crossing the Main Street 4-y[...]in front of St. Joseph's Catholic Church to go to Fretheim's Grocery In the spring of 1976, we opened our framing shop. Presently Bob with its slanted incline cement entrance of 2 painted mural walls of farms the little farm where he was born and raised, is a part-time jailer Sheridan County (now t[...]es James Robert, born 11 -10-52, graduated from PHS in 1971, mar- on the walls) or to the City Cafe with its 5 cup of coffee. Through the ried Debora Alberts in 197 4.[...]- years, I have witnessed the change of 95% of the stores in Plen- ried Doreen Gross in 1979 and[...]Glenda Charmayne, born 10-26-54, graduated from PHS in 1973, is a member of the Medicine Lake Quick Response Unit, is married to Dennis Nelson of Homestead, has 4 children: Scott, Amy, Lacy, and Kevin. Genise Kay, born 7-15-56, graduated from PHS in 1975, is a member of the Medicine Lake QRU and County Red Cross Chairman. She married Lyle Hancock of Medicine Lake, has 3 children: Gennifer, Chelsis, and Travis. Larry David, born 1-30-5 8, graduated from PHS in 1977, was in the Army for 2 years, is on the ambulance. Roberta Jo, born 4-22-64, graduated from PHS in 1982, married Richard Kavon and lives on a[...]as born 11-10-52 in Williston, D, the first child of Robert and Loraine DeTienne. Graduating from PHS m 1971, he ent to the U Being a true granddaughter of pioneers, I ha~e lived m She~idan of , Missoula for a year. From 197 4 to 1980, Jim was employed by[...]birth. I married hael DeT1~nne, son of Victor Sheridan County as the Disaster and Emerge[...]s director. and Vibe a OeTienne of Pen e ha 91 1 1chelle,[...]ay, r dentical for 5 counties from 1980-82, he returned to Plent ood. or mg hen[...]ency ed,cal Ser- girt, younges of 5 brot , ha a vices direct[...]ci a employed by the State of ontana Department of Health, Emergency Becci Apt. I II, becau toss of our edical Services Bureau as a state training coordinator in charge of springer s · I puppies an ·[...]m County is a[...]son of Con and le is D vane . It and[...]gr duat d from U of ID in 1963. A sI US[...]h si th child o Johnson, of II B n 8-1 D, is the Sylv s r nd Rita Gross, she gr dua d from P S in 1 77. Ji~ and daught of nd n Joh , formerly of Dor n re mam d m Pl nt ood on 6-3-7 . Th y[...] |
| [...]. He married Delores Gabrielson in 1960, daughter of Art and a loan officer. On 4-16-76, a daughter, D[...]Esther Gabrielson. She was born in 1942 and is the youngest of 3 3-10-78, a son, Kristofer Farris. In January 19[...]s. She graduated form PHS. During our first years of marriage, moted to executive vice president of Montana National Bank. In May Charl[...]esigned his position and began as general manager of Big M Fairview and homes in various l[...]n Memorial Hospital. Later as a station attendant of Floyd tywood Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture and served as president[...]r 2 years. He also helped found the local chapter of the BPOE and Forster for 17 years, f[...]In 1982, she joined the Village Hostess Group and is presently serving as secretary- treasurer. HOWAR[...]Howard W. Dietrich born 10-8-09, the first of 7 children to Frank |
| We had 3 children: Wayne, born 1936, graduated from College in And finally, I started an[...]God called Youth Alive in the Plen• Havre, and is the production manager of Kearfott Singer Precision In- tywood Sc[...]ne Pamper Domsten, born 12-30-66 , is attending PHS and will be Evanskaas in 1956 , hav[...]uisiana Twila Domsten, 6-13-67 , is attending a school in Great Falls, MT. returning from a Caribbean cruise following graduation from college. I would like to say that[...]ried Daryl Grover in 1957, lives in of a county such as this in Montana. As former Presi[...]in Boise, ID, has a son and daughter, Daryl Jr., is a baker in Elko.[...]and 1 adopted son, Davin, age 5. Dennis graduated from college in born 6-22-13 in Plentywood, son of Otto and Francis Donaldson. personnel management[...]years. Leo took flight instructions from Toral " Big Thor" Thorstenson, away 10-1 7-83 from lung cancer. He farmed all his life, but also wor[...]was a Our son, Ronald, born 1950, graduated from NDSU at Fargo, ND in man of many talents; mechanic, pilot, avid musician, She[...]Treasurer for 4 years, and had a multitude of friends. any will for the past 9 years. I worked[...]il my children were Donaldson garage. of school age and then full time. I enjoyed my work[...]5-13-14 in McKenzie County, D, attended high many of us who had worked together for so many years seem[...]ty ood. She wor ed one big happy family. Our home is at 414 orth Howard Street in at[...]graduated from PHS as valedictorian in 1954, earned a scholarshi[...]ichael Buck was born 9·29-51 . graduated from PHS in 1969, needed roots to build on and a job to provide them with the means of wor ed in the oil fields in Sheridan[...]Grace passed a ay 3-31 -7 . An cerp from th Plen ood Herald of 4-10-74 by Pat nienm. Boo mobile Op rator, is a fi mg[...]te to Grace, Quote· " ortheastern ontana lost ne of ,ts r al Firs[...]Ladies ith the death of Grace Donaldson of he Sher dan Coun Fre[...]nd ave h r ry st. On bo h p r onal and public lev Is, e oun rail County D. He attended co I a[...]County Library in Ruth Ann Dom ten, dau hter of Loren and aomi Ratcliff,. born the[...]ROB RT and RUTH (WELTEA) DRAG R born 5-18-63, Is or ing at C D Lumber. H raduat d from PHS in I, Ru h ( elter) mov d o th Rid nour farm south of Plent ood 82.[...]y parents, John and G rtrude lter (see p. 697 of Sh. 0.) in I, Lyndon, born 5-11 -64. After graduating from PHS n 198 , I plan 1917. on going, to Tn[...]me to learn pharmacy. While living in from WIimar, and lived I h Fran and Inez Lund as Inez is Bob's Sheridan Co. my e periences have been interestin . One of the 4 ex- sister. p n nces that stands out ,s being part of th 1981 inning State Class[...] |
| [...]Evangelical Church in Plentywood in June of 1943. Both were natives garage in Flaxville for a year then bought into the grocery business of South Dakota. Terry, their oldest son was a month[...]arage Luella, an RN, graduated from Asbury Hospital School of Nursing in until retiring in 1978.[...]n Sioux Falls College, We are spending a lot of time fishing, hunting, and traveling and[...]cal Theological Seminary, Naperville, IL our home is in Whitefish.[...]was married There was a shortage of teachers because of WWII, and Supt. to Joan King and had 2 boys. He was a fireman for the RR. Royal is Fellbaum asked Bob to teach US Histo[...]Rewarding experiences have come from the personal contacts made I am one of 15 children of which 1 son and 7 daughters still sur- with students and shared as memories of those. When home and vive. They are Vera McCoy, M[...]ties permitted, Luella did some nursing. Lindblom of Plentywood; June Black Haugen of Westby; Susie Baker During the closing months of WWII Robert served as the county and Verone erson of Costa Mesa, CA; myself at Whitefish; and Roy of appeal agent for the selective servic[...]The family moved from Plentywood to Livingston (1953-60), to[...]60-72), to Polson (1972-74), and back to Billings from AG ES AE DUFFY[...]teaching here in 1915 and Terry is a United Methodist minister in Choteau, MT; Fred is with augh until 1923. I unders and she has passe[...]his sophomore days in high school; and Robert B. is iss Duffy was a disciplinarian and in tho[...]mar- as not afraid o use. hen I felt the sting of it, I al ays deserved it. ried. Bob recalls an experience of interest to those who remember You did not compla[...]to learn and e en drove County Clerk of Courts could not issue another license because th[...]another license. fter a hasty revie of he situation all agreed to go play for us and e o[...]ll ids ere rea ed equally. She did each a d bunch of boys spo just inside the Daniels County line o a s oc pile of road gravel including Forres at in, S ede John on[...]nd myse f and many others- e ere not m n ·us ull of Fortuna ly i as a brigh[...]e tra heir places in the shade of he graver pile and he ddmg proceed d. help. o ond[...]oo ed for· bu he seemed to hin better of i and dro e on. n a minute they ard to a visit from is Duffy.[...]Eliza. 11 -15-1900, d hter of er rt and Clara ing, liv d at[...] |
| [...]My sister, Jean, graduated from PHS in 1951, married with 5[...]Sheridan County after serving 2 years in the Army from 1957 to 1959. ,erent places. He and Louise, his w[...]ners had pick up sta- 2 grandsons, and is self employed as a builder and carpenter. tions m[...]in the cleaners and also ran the linen route out of Wolf Point. I was born 10-2-03 on a[...]Howard and Garnette King had the linen route out of Plentywood and ninth child in a family of 11, the only child born ith the aid of a doc- managed the local L & M office since 1975.[...]d the first to finish high school. y paren s came from Swanson did sewing, mending, zippers, and alterat[...]Stavanger, orway, on a freighter, a trip of 2 wee s. Here other Lawrence Edwards, 10-16-[...]Following graduation from high school my desire as to continue[...]and prepare or a type of Christian or , I or ed and financed my TONY and E[...]aduating in parishes were in Lake City, SO, Le is own, Plentywood-Outloo ay, 1942. In ovember I[...]born 1957, I was married to Glen 0. Rovig of Ashby, , son of J. L. and nstme ay 1959, and Steven James 1964. Susan married Robert abel Rovig, in February of 1947. Glen was with the Third Army in Cole, ho Is in utheran Theolog·cal Seminary, S . Paul ave a[...], and Luxemborg here he participated m the Battle of the Bulge. He A. Carolyn marred Dav·d Hampton, head of C emis ry Dept. a . as discharged in Septembe[...]d the nursm horn he e. I v jus fl i d a manuscrip of Our children are: arlyn, born 11 -14·4 7, married to Cynthia · lien my 8 years of horn care of gnes and I has n accept d for pnn • 1[...]ho as h d1 a . live in Par dare, OR here arlyn is employed by a major mill, Ion s[...]ildren are: Trina Dian and Heather Da n. B v r y is mp oy d by Zilog Corpora ·on, ma ing compute[...]r h' h technology quipmen . Sharon, born 9-2 -52, is married to arl Huf• a er, surveyor for the Umo[...]lroad and children ar : n ela GaJJ nd dam. Sharon is a therapiSt for the Stat School and Hosp·tal a a[...]-73. Th ir children ar : Bee i Jo and Ryan. All n is emp oy d m true ing op ra- ions in the T[...] |
| [...]ere born 9-6-27 at glad to get out of the trenches. Powers Lake, NO. He had 6 brothers[...]received a 50th year membership card from the American Legion in Esther Gould was bor[...]had 4 1968. He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and brothers and 1 sister: Aubrey,[...]raska and came to started farming west of Homestead, married Elmyra Molden in Plenty- Mont[...]and farmed and ranched with his brother, Richard of and Ronan where he lived at time of his death in 1965. Her mother, Medic[...]now resides. took them to southwest of Malta and wintered them in the Little Ernes[...]th in Albert was a charter member of the Medicine Lake Lutheran 1955. His mother, Anna[...]he helped build in 1937. The men dug the basement of came to America as a teenager and lived in Powers[...]attended school at Powers Lake, ND and graduated from In 1928 he helped start the M[...]as born 1-1-11 in Columbus, ND. Her father, south of Darby, MT, at Victor, Florence, and graduated from high Christ, worked for the Colum[...]Elmyra recalls hauling water from the dam to wash clothes. She in 1953 and have pastored several Assembly of God Churches: Sun- washed for Ric[...]her many canned vegetables. She always had plenty of food to put[...]member of the Peace Officer Assn.[...]One of the stories Elmyra shared is, once, Albert almost had a[...]Elmyra is known for her cinnamon rolls that she made for he[...]2 -5 , died Oc ober 1958. Ronald Lee born 5- 8-56 is a minis er and traveling evangelist. Brent Eugene born 10- 4-67 is a sophomore a PHS. Bren placed ·n the iles Ci[...]lbert passed a ay at he age of 81 in 1976. He as Grandpa to Our dad, Alber[...]a some, he as husband and dad ... Albert is missed by t e friends that son of Severt and lngebord Erdahl. He had 3 brothers and[...]had. Elmyra continues to live in their horne and is busy ith brothers and 1 sister are still iving.[...]He moved to ontana and homes eaded 20 miles north of alta, until WWI, served in France fighting around[...]ERT and JEA E E ERDAHL occupation of Luxembourg before his discharge in 1919. Albert w[...]Robert Erdahl as born 12-15-30, the eldest child of 3 born to a rench, all muddy and wet when the Ger[...]over the Albert and Elmyra Erdahl of edicine La e. His sisters are: Bet y ( rs. hill c[...]arold Hilyard) and Evelyn ( rs. James Rice), both of Plentywood.[...] |
| [...]beautician, but worked father was elected sheriff of Sheridan County. He attended school in[...]n , Plentywood and later enlisted at the outbreak of the Korean War. Patricia Kay, Ju[...]nd Larry Ralph. They all at- After discharge from the service, he returned to Plentywood and[...]-7- 41 , married Carol Jean Jensen, born 5-14-46, from the C & D Lumber Co. now have their building supplies warehoused. Medicine Lake. He is a farmer and carpenter in Homestead, MT. Their[...]nurses training; Sandra Point, and over a period of 22 years, worked for the company in[...]only great-grandchild. Timothy is in Froid HS; Tasha is their baby and[...]Williston . She is a beautician and owns the ew Techniques Beauty[...]Salon and he is manager of Farmers Union Lumber Co. They have 3[...]School of Beauty in Williston and married Bill Bell 10-9-75[...]eared 2-6-83 at Yakima, WA. othing has been heard from her Robert Erdahl Family.[...]Beverly is their guardian. Chad lives with Roger Williams in[...]is wife Marcia Bell Williams, an aunt, is his guardian . in Edgerton, WY. Bob is married to the former Jeanette Dahl of Flaxton, Julie Paulette, born 9-17[...]Church, Plentywood in 1972. Their Jerry graduated from college from the state of Washington and Jeff is sons are Joel Clinton and Lonny Allan[...]ton. now attending college in South Dakota. Julie is employed in a bank in Gene Allan[...]Larry Ralph, born 11 -20-59, graduated from PHS in 1978. He is Bertha J. Hansen as born g. 7-19 in Willist[...]m m er G n and (1 •7-1 893 to 3-3-52). T ey ere of German and Russian descent. Larr[...]Gary is the son of h lat ugust and Oelphin Eric son. He gre[...]up on a farm 7 mil s ast of Oa mar. H and his broth rs and sisters[...]o Is, rabbits, deer, and antelope. Th spring as b auti[...]He graduat d from Grenora HS then attended U D at illiston and[...]ed and r ceived a degr in accounting from SC in oorhe d,[...] |
| In the fall of 1970, Ron Cartwright, Lohesh Mazomdar and Gary[...]left his car with Lohesh's wife, Sarah, daughter of Ed Towe, the prior owner of Montana National Bank in Plentywood. In 1971[...]nt some time in England. He completed his 4 years of service at[...]his o n office with wife ancy working until June of 1982. Walla Walla CC in Washington.[...]r where she learned that her in- ancy came home from the hospital with Erica Gale, born 9-22-82. terests were in nursing. Gayle is presently working toward her RN. At presen ,[...]countant, Another daughter Martha, is married to Dale Torno. They have 3 Juanita Garric[...]y, D, of a family of 6 boys and 6 girls. My father, Henry Hammer, was els, born 1906, son of els and Dorothea Ersness, came from born at Pelican Rapids, , 9-27-[...]being here. He only understood daughter of George and Jeanette acDonald. In 1902, the family[...]farm near Hay Creek. y you loo ing for?" The rest of his grade school s spen at An elop . paren s ere married 3-8-0 at Rugby, D. He as a en out of school bo h in he spring and in he all o help[...]0, my father again moved the family to a farm est of Tren- ith or on he farm. Early jobs include dr[...]gre up and a ended school at renton. I graduated from Ford for s oria, OR. He or ed for 3 years as an a[...]nusual e p ri nces Once a female patien chmb d ou of until he as drafted in o he rmy. T en y-nin mon h[...]d re urned her to the Philippines. He had the ran of Sargean hen d1scharg d in 19 5. h[...]or d for James B. Feeney of mbrose D and I ere married 11 -1 • 0 ·n 24 yea[...]In 1953 els and Emma Olson ere marri d. Emma is the Chandler's Gamb e Stor and various jobs about o n and community. daughter of Os ar T. and 01hildta Olson, born 191 in a sod ho[...]mu d my nursing care r. James Jr. our first ch, d of 3, born Wri1ing Rock, D. She ltved at var ous farms in orth Da o a and ·7· 1, radua ed from PHS in 1960 ttended inot S ate Colle for remembers her jobs from you h as herding cat I and tur eys. The 2 years, raduat d from illi ton Colle ith a d ree in drafting. He tur eys were along to eat grasshoppers. 0 her members of he family joined th at'I Guard for 2 years nd p nt 6 months of ctIv duty a were Jordis, Carrie, Olaf, Esther, So[...]4 youngest children , moved to a farm 7 miles est of Tacoma and Centralia A. H marri d[...] |
| [...]ractors. view Interior, Inc. On 9-19-78, Jim died of a massive heart attack, Eva In Ju[...]due to the seizure of the American ship, Pueblo, by the North Koreans.[...]wash plant, located 5 miles west of town on the Paul Golterman farm.[...]The business consists of concrete products, materials, and all types of[...]I am a charter member of the BPOE, Plentywood Lodge 2566, hold[...]the office of Chaplin, and presently a Trustee. I'm also a member of the[...]American Legion Post 58 of Plentywood. Top: Jim and Mild[...]rgery. Daniel Marvin, born 2-12-73 in Plentywood, is a |
| [...]and Frank Deck. That building is now Mike's Clothing. I received $1.00 We are all active members of the Evangelical Church of North to $1.50 for an 8 hour[...]and Pascu Popescu. That site is now Peterson Hardware. LELAND and ELIZABETH (LOS[...]N |
| [...]e, and I also have 3 step- Lake, and college at U of Montana at Missoula, where he graduated[...]upations included: banking at First National Bank of Reserve about 11 years; auditing in San Francisco[...]1967, I married Don Mitchell, who was originally from Green-[...]anca Corp. Harold married Lucille G. Evensen of Ismay and Miles City, While in T[...]at Dawson College in Glendive, graduating in at U of Montana. There she received BA and MA degrees in[...]edicine Lake, Harold was born in the home portion of the cow-puncher at a livestoc mark[...]ding a position at B Y Radio, here I learned dent of the First ational Bank, a member of Dramatic Club, Lutheran the techniques of broadcasting. In 1981 , I returned o Plen ood to[...]o as ne s and continuing through the construction of the first 2 sections of the pres- music director. ent hospital; a member of Plentywood Lions Club for about 15 years in-[...]-28·83, I married 1chael Fannmg, ho 1s original! from cluding all the offices up to Deputy District Gov[...]es Plen ood his home. He transf rred h re He is a member of Plentywood asomc Lodge o. 91 , Order of from " 1ch1gan Bell" to " ontana Bell" in 1980. He. oo, loves this Eastern Star o. 66, Algeria Shrine Temple of Helena, and member of area as much as any native could. a[...]r. ~lentywood Lutheran Church in which he was one of the first baptized 1chael is a Vietnam ve eran and is active in communi affairs, in the original church just east of the present location. He and Lucille[...]e o h enjo trap hoo ing as have also been members of the Plentywood Golf Club since , s pasture members of the Pl n ood Gun Club. ·chael as I ct d to a 4-[...]ught r at ed the 50th year class reunion at the U of ontana. home Janis, ho is 18 and gradua es his a, 984 . Since 1980 Har[...]( Al hough born outh of the ason-Di on Li aJ ays m an "coming home to me.[...]raduafon op ore m h"gh school and graduat d from PHS in 1969. I n[...]S h foot all, cou of many moves and travels aro[...]nty for Sandra, old st daughter of Billie G. and Louise Janss n, as born veral years. One of my sisters is Lind h and ·n 1942 e Janss s Is ere). h an accountant, are[...]caf hlle I at• m to dams of P D e and[...]8oz man. Son, Thomas Br tt, as born in Februa of 1964. We spent ·dent in O lahoma in 1981, . ndy is hat summer on the Espeland fa[...] |
| [...]Ra~mond Nils Flakne, the sixth child of John and Mary Catherine[...]brother are: Mildred, Mrs. Lloyd Marsh of rural Plentywood; Joan, Mrs. degree in physical[...]ver the farm ing as Robert Blythe of Montgomery, TX; Eleanor, Mrs. Ron Walker of Dover,[...]AR; Carol, Mrs. Charles Morton of Little Rock, AR; Curt, married to Leonard had di[...]Faith Pedersen of Plentywood; and Gloria, Mrs. Pete Ellison, of Plenty- degree in elementary Ed. The next 5 year[...]Raymond grew up on the family farm 17 miles west of Plenty- year in Ft. Benton, 2 years in Plentywood[...]ur teaching careers and purchased the Dairy Queen from Bennie and Ann Lund, operating it for the next 5[...]whe~ on Jul~ 15, he and Sheila Louise Clemetson of Plentywood were[...]iles City to Stanley and Louisa years. In he fall of 1977, we started construction on a larger buildin[...](Damm) Clemetson. Her family lived 2 miles west of Comertown until located on the highway to Canada, opening in June of 1978 but con- the fall of 1972 when they moved to Plentywood. She attended[...]wood HS and is a member of Plentywood Lutheran Church. Her sold the new Dairy Queen to Fred and Genia Bucholz in January of[...]eslie, lives in Williston, ND and sister, Stacey, is at home 1982.[...]otball, track, music, and pantomine and graduated from PHS in 1981 . Brett graduated in 1982 and he, too[...]as born in Redstone, T on 3-21 -22, the first son of Dale . and Elizabe h (Crossen) Fishell. He graduated from Raymon[...]to Er in and Ethelyn Raymond is a mechanic at Plentywood Exxon as well as assista[...]Francis. She as he fourth child born in a family of 8. She manager. He also has small busi[...]Rebecca as born in Wes Virginia on 2-22-06 to Lair and Grace[...]an el school, north of Raymond. Rebecca wor ed at Stombo's Dairy[...]nt ood h re op ra es an 1s p rt o ner of eville Transit Bus Company. They have 1 daugh er, Vic ie Rae, born 9-20-55 in Culbertson. She is married to Henry Penner, also a former Plen y ood res'dent, son of Pete and Dora ( 1ller) Penner, hve in Blac foo ,[...]y. They Har h1 of ay (Ruby) P f hav[...]previous marria e. Ramona, rs. Ralph of o (Lin alls, Parpart of Antelope; Ardis, rs. Loring Sevens of Willliston, D; Cor- Ferguson an es of has . rine, rs. Deb Kleinhans of Great Falls; and Jerry S evens of Great children: Wade an n[...]3 great grandchildren. Halland of I Fall , W .[...] |
| [...]hurch and enjoys visiting Sons of Norway, is chair-person of the Board of Education at St. Paul's with people. Her favorite[...]Church in Center and sings in the choir. Rebecca is currently living at the Sheridan Memorial Nursing[...]erms began. ND, 3-11 -16, one of 4 children of Sheridan County Pioneers Ole and Last teacher, S[...]Martha Risa. She married Frank Sch arzrock of orth Brockton, T,[...]Frank was born in Underwood, D, 12-11 -13, son of Augus and Alber-[...]In 1960, Karen graduated from PHS and that fall en ered Billings[...]course in March of 1961 .[...]Lutheran Church of South Flaxville. Ray as born on 7-16-35 in Bill-[...]ings, MT, son of Rudolf and Beulah Forster of Grey Cliff, T. He has 1[...]brother, Eugene, of Grey Cliff. Ray graduated from S ee Grass County[...]in Big Timber in 1953, and served in the US Army from 1956 to[...]ter the baby was born. I got a flat no, but some of the single boys got deferments. There were[...]or s at the Ac ivity Center m Havre and does some of To his u ·[...]in d raduate from C in from PHS, as on the ildcat statt, a member of he Boy Scouts and June 19[...]same reason. He or d as a d Ill r of . or an oil co. until he bough his o n r[...], born 11 -26-65, gradua d from P S m a 1 8 and 111 Orilhng Co. m Sheridan, WY. He is on he board of directors of h a Cm th fall. ater II Drillers A oc. of yoming. H nd lne a Bro nin r Randi born in Pl n ood 6·11 ·75 nd is curr n ly in h 3rd marn d in S 1gler O . Sh 1s a[...]d hfe on a small ranch east of Bi h ir ne home. They have 2 chtldr n Sonja, a c[...]. Th ear 1966 brought Barbara raduated from PHS, as a m mb r o th Girl Scouts[...]month On 6-15-66, Ra oorhead, . Graduated from U of T, issoula, tau ht P m Ft. and aren purchased the Union 76 Servic from Floyd arsh, htch B nton 2 years. She too post- ra[...]A as loca ed on th corner of 1 st and Jae son Str t and is no th and coach d girls junior vars, y bas tball[...]nsh1p one year taugh PE and sc, nee at C nter, D, is r cords Bv Company from 196 7 until the bus as sold to Btu chatr-person for th 01v1s1on of Girls and omens Sports Aquatics[...]h Forst rs purchas d erl 's on Service from n I s, CA. Sh is a mem r of Delta appa Gamma (an international[...]E on oci y for outstanding omen educators). She is a m mb r of th S rvice.[...] |
| [...]been a 4-H Leader, Music Festival Chaperone, and is a with the help of the natives, built their clinic. After the Somozo regime member of Sweet Adelines, and Plentywood Lutheran Church. R[...]at the Memorial Hospital in Colorado Spr- which is fast becoming his favorite summer activity.[...]Both like living in Plentywood and being a part of Sheridan County. the fall of 1980, he has worked at the Prairie County Hospital in Terry, They feel that their greatest accomplishment is their "Family of Four MT. He enjoys his work, the fri[...]in 1979, he tana in 1910 to homestead 7 miles SE of Outlook. My mother, Sarah entered[...]ring he was accepted into Medical School at the U of and at the Olson and Nickerson rural schools, in[...]Washington in Seattle. Under the WAMI program he is taking his first marriage.[...]U and next fall (1984) will begin his second year of study at Dad and Mother were married 7-30-13[...]my marriage. I graduated from St. Olaf College in 1929. I taught history and ba[...]sary and she's the same beautiful gal, maybe more from he Fosston HS in 1934. During those depression ye[...]obably his grea es underta ing as he construction of the Plenty ood Lu heran Church.[...]as easy because of the taJent of[...]s Ii r band gre to 60 members of all ages ... from th s elson hose feet ere stil[...]h I had he unique opp y of dtrectin a mass d band of[...]ed o SU, Bozeman, Raa n, supt. of schools, advi e hat 1f my de re as[...]a nd a job in the R ader's Digest t n of Washington, Texas, and California and hts final a[...]Plea ntville Y. I as a teacher of his d director of the est Bassett Hospital in Fairban s, A . After[...]r d in by the osquito Indians. With a 5,000 grant from the US AID, he 1963, I[...] |
| [...]a man, he started a farm and ranch, in 1928, west of open membership to girls as well as boys.[...]we now make our winter home, going to the island from May to Oc- tober. Bea and I have 1 son, who was band mascot during our years in Plentywood. He is now a 6.'4", 200-pound type, who lives in Fair La[...]ducks was 12. Late one blustery fall afternoon 6 of us: Billy Hagen, Red Bolster, Spike Knutson , Rev. Simondson, Coach Lloyd Skar, and I drove south of Medicine Lake to bag a few ducks. All 6 got our personal limit of 12 ducks in less than 30 minutes! Did you ever try to pack 72 ducks in the back seat of a 1922 Model T with 6[...]atswald. They came to edicine La e Tin the spring of[...]to ro1 school and gradu 5. S n uncle of the late Fran 1chols Jeffrey 1s the grandson of Fran tend d su n[...]rs. . lice as one of 11 children born o Jehu and Adeline (Jolly) Young ho came o on ana from ebras a. H r ather fough in he Ci ii ar, as injur[...]day. In childr n, Lt a and Call is offic r I CO. Sh as y mov d t of Hom stead on t rvation . La r, aft[...] |
| is currently working as a Computer Engineer and resi[...]father became ill. Judy, Terry, and Michael. She is a dietician and lives in Escondido, CA. They purchased the City Dray Line on 12-1-43 from Elmer Gooder Muriel currently resides in Plentywood and is active in Senior and expanded it into[...]ed 1967) were married on tive members of the Sheridan Saddle Club and Lillian was secretary in 11 -10-15. Tena was the daughter of Pete (died 1950) and Annie (died 1953. She is a charter member of the Plentywood Bowling Assoc. , 1929) Anderson of Dooley. Tena and Sanford left the farm and moved[...]School for 9 years and has been an active member of to Spo ane, WA in 1942, where Sanford worked as a[...]ng his retirement in 1957 . Sanford was a brother of Oscar Fransen and and fishing, is a 21 year member of the Elks Club, a 20 year retired Swen Soderquist.[...]volunteer fireman, and an honorary member of the Old Tractor Club. Leonard (Bud), 1-16-19, and[...]Their 3 daughters are all graduates of PHS. Janet attended EMC,[...]Billings, graduated from airline school in Minneapolis and was a Beatrice married Scott Snyder (nephew of Hans and Charley stewardess for o[...]te· ovember Rosann graduated from U of in issoula did graduate study in 1944. Beatrice then married Elmer Gregerson of Valley City, D, physical therapy i[...]and time out Lyla graduated from W College of Technology m Seattle and for 3 years in the Army in Europe. Beatrice is now retired from holds a Bachelors degree from SU m film and television. She worked Emporium-Cap[...]in the Williston Oil Basin as an X-ray inspector of elding, Jose. Bud spen the ar years in Hawaii, re[...]Louise E. Frederic presently reside in Olympia, A is a carpen er. They have children: arren nd Dou las of Los at 10236 Sit um Dnve SE. Harold as born in ed1cine La e on ngeles, Curtis of San Jose, C , and 1 dau her. Jean of Spo ane. 9-18-19 and graduated from La e HS in 1938. He entered the Army · hey[...]J Sg . m 963 . In 1964 he ngeles. e ere members of S . John's Lutheran Church. Sanford[...]as born in De roi I and dedica ion of St. John's ne church in 962 .[...]ASIER She gradua ed from Clover Par HS, Tacoma. A in 1960 and Fran , born 3-28-15 , youn st son of Ruebin and Rosella Frasier radua ed from b autician school in Honolulu, Ha au and marn d D[...]s Daybrea , p. 621) came to Plen y ood in 9 5 i h is nis ampe m 196 . They reside in inloc . A 1th h ir 2 ch1ldr n, parents. After one year of high school he joined his brother in Idaho[...]Raymond, born 8-21 - 5 in San Francisco graduated from He returned in 934 and or ed for Carl est' s[...]er Par HS, Tacoma . 196 . later raduated from Clover Par Cafe, Elmer Gooder's Dray Line and DeSilva's 1ldwood Beverge Plan . Vocational School of Elec ronics and Edmonds Community Colle e He married Lillian Eggen, 12-29-40, daughter of John and Tillie here he received an[...]tificate of Professional Supervision. He is production sup rvisor at yo- Lillian, born 4-[...]ver Crest to innesota, later retuning to gradua e from Plentywood in 1 34. She Dr., Bothell, A ith ife Terri. is a licensed beautician ( ino Hairdressing C[...] |
| [...]have 2 daughters, Mrs. Wesley (Dorothy) Brockmier of Plentywood, Lake Cemetery.[...]and Mrs. Sam (Linda) Halland of Kettle Falls, WA . They share 4 grand-[...]gradually grew and he was hauling lumber from out west, so he started[...]iness, known as the Friedrich Trucking and Lumber of[...]Harold and Sophie are members of the Trinity Lutheran Church,[...]can Legion, and the Plentywood Elks Lodge. Sophie is also a member of the SMH Auxiliary. They won a Caribbean Cruise from he[...]Dick, first of twm sons born to Fran and Susan French {Sh. LARRY[...]ry Frederick was born 11-30-50 in Plentywood, son of James Bob, followed a fe minutes la[...]preceded the and Lillian Frederick. He graduated from PHS in 1970, started work at twins: D[...]Earlier the family had moved from their homes ead site into ed. Rhonda (Vogt) Frederick was born 7-5-58 in Great Falls. She is the Lake, where the twins received their education (m the ed. La e first child of a family of 3 children of Victor and Marlys Vogt. She School).[...]and the boys too over he family farming graduated from Westby HS in 1977 and worked at the Ben Franklin in operation at the age of 17. Plentywood until she was married. They were married 1-19-80. Jeanne, oldest of 7 children of Thomas Land Rosella F. Coo son,[...]as born 6-4-28 at her grandparent's farm est of cCabe, T. Jeanne graduated from Froid HS in 1946, at ended U of for 1 year,[...]returned to Froid in September of 1948 and rn October as approached[...]uch limit d . P oj cs. Larry's hobby is motorcycle r'dm and he ta es his lam,I for[...]ota, e orship i h the Plenty ood Chruch of Chnst. Rhonda is a hey m m[...]liary. as r · d on a far of ntelo , at end- Jeanne b gan s[...]the Force in 1 v d a tour of duty in E C sum arning a B[...]s the only one in th nation ho as mayor of one to n hil ca Crouse. She attended th Wan el School, north of Raymond and th r g in anot[...]chool. Sophie has 1 sister, rs. Ray (Ruby) Pa ton of r, Bob.[...] |
| [...]wood and graduated in 1970. He graduated from MSU in 197 4 with a Petroleum and others during the oil "boom" of the early '80s. In 1978, degree in business management. he became a director of the Mt. National Bank and was a member of Frank married Kordelia Tande[...]sons, Elks, and Plentywood Golf Club. At the time of his Catholic Ch.urch in Plentywood. Kordelia is a twin daughter of the late death, he was Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Mt. National Ludvig and L. Made[...]en her fam i- Jeanne retired after 19 years of teaching in· the Plentywood ly mo[...]at Billings Senior HS, schools in 1981. In March of 1982, they took a 2 week trip to Hawaii,[...]U to continue her major in Jeanne, a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and St. Anne's[...]June, 1982 . Since 1981 , she has been secretary of the Board of Directors of the Plentywood Golf Club.[...]back to Plentywood where Frank became an employee of the Montana SCOTT FAE C[...]National Bank, where he is presently Vice-President. He is the Their son, Seo is now opera ing the family farm. Scot gradua ed Secretary of the Board of Directors of MNB, City Treasurer, Plentywood from Plentywood HS in 1972 and a tended SU in Bozeman[...]f Club Treasurer, and active in the local Chamber of Commerce. over a year. He then returned home to help his dad on the farm. He is Frank and Kordelia are both members of St. Joseph's Catholic also a partner i h his cous[...]rench Church in Plentywood where Frank is a member of the Knights of Col- and French Fresh Wa1er Service, hich accomod[...]belongs to St. Anne's Guild. Currently, Kordelia is the area. In addi ion, he is an oil ell pumper. the Secretary-Treasurer of the Sheridan County Sexual Assault Task Seo t married Elizabeth Jus ice, daugh er of Carol and Vernon Force. Jus ice, D[...]Gordon, born 6-29-50 rn Plenty ood the son of Willard and Violet French of Reds one (see their story), attended the Phelps S[...]olf Cree from 1st grade through grade 6. His 1st grade teacher[...]of t e Reds one -S ar -H Club for 5 y ars. In his ar[...]special tr a or him as o go to the big to n of Plenty ood on Satur·[...]. nd Chris ensen Construction. He is currently employed as French, bac m the '20s.[...]true dri er and mechanic a L ell Service of Plent ood and for the[...]Jeane e born 11 -16-43, in Plent ood, he dau h er of John and Fran Richard, son of Richard and Jeanne French, born in Sara Bee er of Raymond (see their story), at nd d Raymond School[...]med after his grandfather Fran J. from 1st o 8th grade. The 1s1 grade class had 4 s uden[...]la er, he foursome gradual d ogether from PHS in 1961 . The Class of business called French and French Fresh Wa[...] |
| they proud! Jeanette was a member of the Raymond Helping Hands 4-H emplo[...]All the children graduated from or are attending CMRHS in Great After gradua[...]Paul, MN, 11 -3-29, moved to cashier, and auditor of the Montana National Bank of Plentywood; Ken Plentywood in 1936 and graduated from PHS in 1948. He served in the Collins Ins. Agency; and presently is working for Darvis Accounting of US Army and Air Force until enrolling at the U of M, Missoula, Plentywood.[...]in the United Two years of active duty was followed by work as a school Methodist Church of Plentywood. They have 1 son, Jordan James[...]te has 4 children by a WA; and he is currently at Columbia Falls, MT. Graduate wor has[...]2, Darla been done at the Universities of Montana, Minnesota, Oregon, and Jean born 1-22-65[...]Wisconsin on 2-27-34 and lived in Plentywood from 1954-56 while 12-27-73.[...]O, married Jeffrey Jones 11 -23-79. She graduated from Central CLARENCE and ANNE (HERMAN) FRETHEIM[...]ved to Plenty- sioned on 5-25-82 from US ilitary Academy, West Point, Y. He mar- wood,[...]r Mark, born 10-31 -60 at Le isto n, T, gradua ed from ontana National Bank and Mountain Bell. He was a retired member of Grinnell College, IA 5-23-83. He is currently touring Europe after being the Plentywo[...]yed in orway. several years. He was also a member of the Masonic Order, the Al Bedoo Temple of the Shrine, and the Plentywood Lutheran Church. H[...]to the family grocery store, was a member of the Eastern Star, the Enc and An[...]l Fretheim, one o eigh bo s: Ed, Henry, Daughters of the ile, and Plentywood Lutheran Church. She died[...]rt, Elland, Andre and t ms, Isaac and Carl. Three of 6-3-76.[...]born to Clarence and Anna Frethe1m are Richard H. of Col Henry and a neighbor boy farme[...]er umb1a Falls, T, born 11 -3-29; Diane G. Under of Great Falls, T, born a period in the S[...]can ar. He marred ellie nu son 9-27 -34 ; eale C. of ovato, CA, born 9-25-37 ; Karen S. Ehal of San 11 -11 -03. She as born 7 22-1885[...]elson nut- Angelo, TX, born 2-14-40; and Scott E. of aple Grove, , born son at Leadville, CO, one of a family of 3 boys: P t r, nut and Oscar, 11 -8-52 .[...]s a bab . Diane Linder moved ith her parents from S . Paul, to Plenty- Henry an[...]nd al o a o in 1936. 1952 gradua e of PHS she or ed at t e family[...]re rocery store until she mar(ed Delano L·nder of Fla ville, 6-19-55. born h re. They m[...]Falls ichael ayn , 8- d is dad in m nt s s in H a, issoula, Bozeman, an[...]ay famm in is ma of S P Bra Supply in Bilhn[...] |
| [...]in Minnesota to his brother Severt for land south of Archer, MT which Severt had purchased from Andrew Fadness. The next year he bought the adjoi[...]Produce, hauling apples, potatoes and vegetables from Hamilton and Harlem, MT and from North Dakota. When son Clarence joined the business, they hauled fresh fruits and vegetables from Spokane. "Fruit Day" always meant a lot of folks coming to town for fresh produce for cannin[...]born 1-25-77; both enjoy sports. Gene is active in Scouting as a Cub daughter Ruth, Mrs. A[...]nd basement shop with his hobbies of metal and wood working, died 1-20-68 at the home of their other daughter, Aster, Mrs. Lester[...]David, a member of the Plentywood Fire Department since Clarence died, 7-16-74, at Plentywood, age of 66. Anne died December, 1971, is presently Assistant Chief and Training Officer. 6-3-76 at the home of her daughter Diane Linder in Great Falls. Ernest[...]f Dean Glover and both died at Stanton at the age of 3 years. All except Ernest are buried at[...]Jane has enjoyed refinishing a number of pieces of old furniture for A "trademark" of Dad's was his nee ie ... when his shoes went their home and redoing the inside of the family camping trailer. She has on, so did a[...]or a suit. o her was a taken a number of photographs of flowers and Montana landscapes, cheerful wor er,[...]s she worked. some of which she has entered in the Montana State Fair.[...]esota to vacation and fish with Jane's gradua ed from PHS in 1965. During high school, he or ed at P D[...]Radio S ation as an announcer and pursued hobbies of hunting, lives in Plenty ood,[...]iends orman old and Steve Sem. While attending U of in 1965-67, he rained as a commercial pilot and[...]and DOROTHY (DeHAVE ) FULKERSON Home in 1ssoula. From 967 -68, he at ended College of ortuary Gene as born in[...]ward there. and the first child of Grover and Pearl Fut erson (Sher. Daybrea for aca[...]5, the family moved to ed. La e, i h thee cep ,on of school at Riverside, CA. He re urned o issoula co[...]l home and serving o a farm east of ed. L e living here until moving to Plent ood in[...]g in In 1931 , Gene graduated from ed. La e S, in 1933 from he the family business and was appointed Coun y C[...]and or ed a he Gilbertson Funeral In January of 197 , he me Jane Ann Cable, ho as a laboratory[...]Home in Glasgo , T. He married Doro hy D Haven of Glas o m o omo, I moved w, h her parents, r. an[...]e US Army and served in the Chma-Burma- graduated from Jefferson HS in 1963. She or ed as a secre ary or[...]d rue dri r. Di charged m 19 6, he the Department of uclear Engineering at Purdue Universi y until ay[...]y ood fter his father's d a h in 1 7. he and his of 1965 and then joined the Army serving a 3 year en[...]F . Gordon, GA; and Ft. Le 1s, WA. hile at F . Le is, in 1 60. He op rated the busines alo[...]Doro hy as born in Glasgow T, m 1 14, dau her of Russell Sciences Departmen at Purdue, entered Lab[...]Plenty ood. there graduated from GHS in 1932 , or ed as a le al s nographer in[...]the Bill and Selma Erickson house, located across from the She as active in commu[...] |
| scouting activities, Sunday School, and church, is a past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Daughters of the Nile, and a past Mother Ad· visor of Order of Rainbow for Girls.[...]John was a bricklayer by trade. He did a lot of or here in Plenty·[...]Plentywood Golf Course came Gene, a member of the Plentywood Fire Dept., retired in 1964, from our farm. served on community committees, a member of Lions Club, and We had[...]Leo and his ife, Delores. live in charter member of Plentywood Jaycees. He was Master of the Plenty• Shelby. He has a hard[...]y have 4 sons and wood Lodge in 1953, past Patron of Eastern Star, and active member 1 da[...]ghter, Adelia, and her husband, aurice Hurst, hve of Algeria Tempie of the Shrine, Plentywood Shrine Club, and Scottish[...]band, Brian Rite in Great Falls. Both are members of the Congregational Church. Hoen, live[...]months old. y older sister, ary, and I too care of the family. There Gene's main hobby is fishing and he is an avid TV sports spectator. ere 6[...]brother, Harold, and sister, 1947. Both graduated from PHS, Jack in 1955 and David in 1965.[...]s for many years. Harold no ives in Jae graduated from California College of ortuary Science 1th Baton Rouge, LA and Leah died in 1978. honors in 1958 and from U of M in 1960. He married Kay Williams m 1960, reside[...]Arthur as born m Stanchfield, 12-12-07 of S ed1sh paren s, daughters Staci born 1963 and ar[...]nforma- the second child in a fami y of 8 children; at ended grade school and 1 tion on D[...]hool. ith 2 neighbor boys, he Other children of Grover and Pearl Fulkerson ho ere raised in[...]ortun g Rob e (born 1937, died 1977) of Plenty ood They had 2 children: c[...]born 1919, married Dons Reeves m 1942, graduated from daugh O d ame f Cincinnati College of Embalming m 1946 after service in he South[...]in n and an LaGrande, OR, here Jim is administrator in th LaGrande Hospital.[...]ught them 2.60 to 2.80. John came from Alsace Lorraine, France. I as born in Lincoln, They sold their share of bushel and barley for 1O a E[...]eement as that Arth for a shar of the crop 1th e came to Sheridan County m Fe[...]s (no crop, hat littl a in elson farm south est of Plenty ood until e bought the Ervin[...] |
| [...]Nineteen thirty-six was thistles and a few straws of Ina, daughter of Benjamin, born 11-2-1889, and Johanna wheat, 1937 not a kernel of wheat sprouted, 1938 they saw a nice (Albrecht) Moos, born 3-24-1890, both of New Salem, ND, was born at crop coming but he ru[...]n her grandfather's homestead, 17 miles northwest of and worth very little. After that the crops got better each year and so New Salem, one of 9 children ... 4 sisters and 4 brothers. She did[...]graduated from Yankton College and from Deaconess Hospital School In 1944, Art and Esther rented a farm north of Dooley and lost of Nursing at Grand Forks, ND, then worked at St. Lukes Hospital at almost all of their belongings in a fire on the truck on the hi[...]Denver, CO on surgical ward, was promoted from third assistant to the the agnus Aasheim farm whe[...]ead nurse. bought the Klakken place 3 miles north of Dooley. Because of school In September 1955, Har[...]st several years their farm has been in grass and is a physics, and chemistry and served a[...]d went to work with the carpenters in of $4200.00. One of his photos, 1957 Senior group, won third and town[...].00 at a photo contest. Harold was also in charge of the local When the Plentywood Lutheran Chur[...]pital. the job as custodian and held hat position from 1958-73 . He has also In 1959,[...]granted Harold a $4200.00 scholar- been custodian of the Plentywood cemetery since 1964. He served on ship, giving him 11 months of graduate study at U of SD and MS the Sheridan ASCS County Committee 1955[...]n in Dooley prior to that. They have been members of the private duty nursing. Plentywo[...]ckles returned to Plentywood where Harold resumed from Reserve. Art taught Sunday School several years,[...]ursing until she retired in 1964. all the offices of the Church , was on the Executive Board of the Toastmasters Club several years, and president and enthusiast of the Old Trac or Club for many years. Esther w ed[...]of living. They have been bless d in so many ays thr[...]al Christian hen ge and trust, his is a le acy that can b left to h ir HAROLD and I A ([...]c ~y school and gradua ed third hi es in a class of 4 rrom Broe ay S.[...]here gr PHS in 1923. He graduated from 3100.00. He married Ina oos at Blue Grass, D at[...]as a civilian en m r with the avy Dep . of n only remaining vehicle.[...] |
| specialist, is married with 1 daughter, Nicole; and Paul, also in com- puter work, is married with 1 daughter, Sasha. Leo's wife pa[...]moving to Plentywood with her family, graduated from PHS and earned her nursing degree at Columbus Ho[...]mar area. Lorna wor s part-time at the graduated from HS in San Francisco before moving to Woonsocket,[...]Juliette (Julie), born in Froid, graduated from PHS, and as a SHARON (SODERQUIST) GERMAN registered nurse from St. John's Hospital, Fargo, before going to Woon-[...]Suzanne, John's Lutheran Church of ,rural estby. y brothers and sis ers are: R • m[...]5, died 2·22-31 ; Adeline Soderquis Lager- Linda is married to Earl Charette with 2 children, Mike an[...]his parents to Woonsocket, RI, where he graduated from high school. I have or ed at[...]th his father m ood and graduated from high school t ere on 5-23-5 7. On 8-1-58, I he[...]Jr. as born m ibau on 8-13-29, on of 3 bo s nd 6 girls born Raymond, Phyllis ancy, Flo[...]of Plen ood at r Dep . ,om 1963 to 1982 and is cur y name 1s Lyndon Guy Garnc . y paren s[...]employ d a Commercial Ga·n. cis Garric of Ou loo . I as born on 7-8- Sh mori[...]Plen y ood. I have 1 young r ea o is married t LaBrel and lives in Fort[...]mo her as augh har Ed ards of u loo s[...]na Lossing ro dstone on 11 -5-78, daughter of |
| [...]ding a free exercise program. He attended 1 year of college in Jamestown, ND, and is cur- class held 3 mornings a week fo[...]basement. She was a charter member of the Jaycees in 1962, serving We are members of the Plentywood Lutheran Church and are both[...]d. DEAN and GERALDINE (LESTER) GLOVER Dean is the son of James J. and Ethel Glover, who homesteaded DON and MARY (WOLLAN) GOFF west of Antelope in 1912, later moved to a farm southwest of Plenty- Don was born in Plenty[...]area in 1940. miles NE of Antelope on the farm homesteaded by his parents, William Dean, born 11 -23-34 is the youngest of 6 children in the family. and Ellen Goff. He attended Alcott Grade School and graduated from The others are: James, died 1959; Humphrey of Plentywood; Mildred Antelope HS.[...]in the Army Air Force during WWII and was Harris of Tacoma, WA; Jean Cox of Moiese, MT; and Norma Lee of an MP. After the war he worke[...]ie Ryan , Glasgow. Dean's father died in December of 1970 and his mother in clerked a[...]l Wells Store in Plentywood, worked for John July of 1979 . Dean started school at Redstone and graduated from Paulbeck remodeling old houses,[...]e in book) who farmed near Dooley. Geri graduated from children are: Don, Jr., was in the Ma[...]They have 3 sons: Rodney born 3-14-5 6, graduated from PHS and Marines during the Vietnam w[...]Johnson of Philipsburg, MT, has 3 children, lives in Antelop[...]hi e House", located on the east side of Plenty ood. There ere 3[...]he Henry Barners, and. Dean became manager of he Plenty ood o or Sales Body Shop of course, the Forrest Goodmans, ith their 8 children: Henry Veva, and after the death of his brother, James, also ssisted his fa her I h[...]1970. He entered the in- I have of all 8 of us still at home as our mealtimes, we each had ou[...]own designated place to si at the table. cies of iels adsen of Plenty ood, George Johnson of Reserve and Our neighbor[...]n place to live (and no I spea mainly Pe er Glein of ed. L e. He operated his office out of the family home for Lucille. arion,[...]as e until 1977 hen he moved to P building across from Sec. Sate ere some hat y[...]er-totters, Dean served on the ci y council from 1965-69 hen he as com- s ings. an[...]t o i s comple ,on ere nor h of us. along with stree paving in Plen y ood.[...]or 18 years as an adult I drove he 3 of us to school each day. During the orst of the winter serving as Cub Scou Commi tee Ch., Sco[...]oner, Great Plains area council member and member of the Big ud- To bring you up[...]e, our mother, in 975. Dean was charter president of Jaycees m 1961, he Joined the left[...]me. She ould have been 94 in June of that year. still serving in that capacity. As an[...]Geraldine born in 1929, died of cancer on 1-14-82 in Spo ane; For-[...] |
| [...]l situation did not bother me! the first 10 years of his life living with us. The family moved to[...]rets do not keep well in a small town, they moved from Spokane to Helena to be near their daughter, Barb[...]s and passed away on 6-11 -82, a few months short of his 80th birthday. (Henry would have loved to be writing this. He could tell so many stories of our family's "early days".) Barbara and family ha[...], UT in 1982, so when Henry died, Maryellen moved from Helena to Kaysville also. Veva married Wa[...]ers were born in Plentywood: Priscilla, 1924, and Virginia, 1925. They moved to Seattle in 1926. A third da[...]Veva died 11 -24-72 and Warren on 2-17-81 . All of their daughters and families still live in Seattl[...]o some pigs and mil co s. e had a floe of sheep o ned by r. Truax southern California and she resumed teaching. She retired from the so our work was cut out for us[...]ughtful and Id send grocenes of us living in the same area once again.[...]. Lucille remained single and after a tour of duty with the Red Cross We had m11[...]o a e o he ntelope ill and to grind our president of the Bishop ational Bank. She retired from the bank m year's supply of flour. 1977 and still resides in Honolulu.[...]in the South Pacific on 5-18-44 .1 had had 1 year of hat as to be a granary and e hved i[...]es college in Havre, after graduating from high school m 1932, and taugh Ill[...]en for 2 years at the Lee School, 9 miles west of Plenty ood. I stayed Judd could bu[...]s as a home i h i c b from the ranch to the school. I then wor ed for the Plen y ood post of- y nephe , Lu B[...]college education, hich I did. I or ed m and out of and haul d p[...]h ea ! e port Beach. She re ired from the lat er in 1981 . She no lives in[...]ld buo us for the e ah ad. Judd, son of Forrest and hce Goodman, as born in 1907 on the[...]struggle to surviv did Goodman Ranch, 6 miles est of Plenty ood. In 1931 , Judd married[...]s as much as the 2 floods during the Ida Bundhund of mnesota. Their children are: Gib, born August 193[...]n· and his family, and Judy flies over from Billings quit often. We will t ood and the[...] |
| [...]Junior of Brook, IN and Dennis Dean of Sidney, MT. Lillie and James Gordon Graham, son of Thomas and Laila Graham, married Evelyn[...]andchildren. Their marriage dissolved in the fall of 1961. Lindell, daughter of Gladys and Murland Lindell of Glasgow on 3-11·75 Lillie marr[...]wood. They are members of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Elks[...]Lodge of Plentywood. Lillie is a member of lady Elks, St. Anthony's[...]held offices in all of these organizations. Her favorite hobbies are bow[...]and cooking. Spending time with her grandchildren is her[...]meant milking 20 head of cows.[...]n California for 11 years. With him came his wife of 4 years,[...]the former Claudia Dunnam of Richton, MS. Lyle was born 7-9-52 in Cindy ,[...]Plentywood, the third child and second son of Sylvester and Rita Gross.[...]ters: Dennis, Myron, Vermae, Rosanne, Gordon is an oil field driller and has worked in North Dako[...]He grew up on the Gross farm 11 miles southwest of Plentywood. soon be living with them. Their child[...]dia, born 5-18-55 in Baton Rouge, LA, third child of Milton and[...]in Greene County, part of Piney Woods in southeastern Mississippi.[...]er grandfather and moved o the Raymond community from Edmore, D. The children g[...]rints can still be seen on the pine plank ceiling of the front room. The end of ay 1939, 2 other children moved to Raymond: Dorothy Water was brought in buckets from a spring at the bottom of the hill. and Orville. Dorothy was married to Le[...]they lived on what Wood was brought from the woods around the house to be used in the as kno n as the Raider Place, est of Raymond. The fall of 1939, old sandstone fireplace, to[...]ite House" do n on the farm site a 1/2 mile south of hot water reservoir on the right end of it. It brings back fond memories Raymond in the fall of 1941 . Henry as born on the farm in the fall of of many meals; odors of pone cornbread baking alongside a rack of 1943.[...]c walnut, hie ory, peach, apple, pear, at the age of 73.[...]um, holly, and cedar. T o huge oa trees, in front of the house, are Left a ido ith 6 minor[...]es 3 people to reach around each tree. The shade is deep in raise her family as to stay on the farm.[...]lived there un ii her death on 11 -2-78 at he age of Claudia misses he oods but loves the distant views of ontana. 72.[...]too, are serene and peaceful. The gentle breezes of he south ary Jane as a member of he St. Joseph Catholic Church and are now the inds of her new home. Claudia al ays had the impres- as[...]ss- to be true. The hospitality of he people here is one of the strong po nts ed. of this area. The imes she ould reminisce over her life, she ould remar on the changes she had seen, "From horse and buggy to a man alking on the moon.'[...]EVE On -2 -39, Lillie Eve Graham, dau her of Richard nd ary Jane Graham, moved to the Raymo d community from Edmore, D. Lillie. born 3-21 -29 , had 9 brothers[...]The Graham family lived on a farm 1/2 mile south of Raymond. Lillie attended grade school in Ray- mon[...]on the farm and or ed in Plen ood. The fall of 1948, Lllhe married James Henry !Ison from Shevlin, . They hved in innesota here their f[...]rs. Den- nis (Lillian ae) Lee, and Kenne h Wayne of Plenty ood. James Henry[...] |
| [...]nd, WI, to Herbert and Donna Zacharias, the first of 3 ;he since 1978. They have 1 daughter, K[...]Lyle's formal education ended after 1 year of electronics following California after high school. graduation from high school. Claudia received her degree in home[...]as called for service in WWI. He returned from the service in 1919. He attended an auto[...]part of my life, as I became a member of the Sheridan Co. Ambulance[...]forced out of bed at 2:00 A.' . in the middle of inter to help someone. Virginia, Cornelia, Marguerite, and John Gross. (1954) I have learned that there is such a feeling of satisfaction, no ing one In 1941 they[...]0° Fis really incidental. The most exciting part of an ambulance run is hen the pager goes off in the middle of ta ing a sho er! They have 2 daughters: Cornelia, in Seattle and Virginia, Mission Vie Jo, CA.[...]RITA (SEBASTIAN) GROSS a farm SW of Plentywood most of his life.[...]dro n d a ; 1·08, d1 d a a 21 from an u o acci-[...]13-11 oun s and only survi ing r of[...]She is a daughter ·25-1886 to 9·8-32, and[...]tian 1-8-1889 r memb rs of her family ar . ·ne[...]Fla ne, rcher anc,s of Sto ett, ; is[...]He or ed on P ·n 1937 on h constructio of the Sh ridan Great Falls; I[...]as d. County Court House. H r ired from farming in 1 67 and mov d o Pent ood, mov[...]years before he pass- ed a ay on 7-11 -77 from a heart attac . YRON and A[...]AS) GROSS |
| [...]ey live on their farm town in the '60s from north of Dooley for Albert and Josephine Peter- 11 miles SW of Plentywood where they have raised 3 sons and 5 son, and they bought it in the spring of 1973. daughters, all graduates of PHS. Dennis was born 2-25-48 at Williston[...]ther could only wonder, "Why, the delay?". Dennis is a videotape editor for television production an[...]0-9-77, he married Barbara Forney, born 10-21-55 from Eugene, OR. They have a home in Canyon Country,[...]n 6-6-71, she married Ron Pepeska, born 1-20-50, from Bellingham, WA. They have 2 children: Michelle, b[...]11-8-77, and live at Irvine, CA. The rest of our children were born in Plentywood. Lyle, born Ron's parents are Ted and Eilee Grove of Plentywood; he has 1 7-9-52, married Claudia Dunnam from Baton Rouge, LA (See separate sister, Sherry Yehnert of Denver. Connie's parents are Jack and story).[...]Thelma Rasmussen of rural Antelope. Her sisters and brother are: Vick[...]s, CO; and David in the service and order branch of the Bell System. On 6-13-76, she Rasmussen, Antelope. married Wayne Ogden, born 9-30-54, from Evansville, I . They live in Canyon Country, CA,[...]I was born in Plentywood, son of Carl (see p.630 of Sh. D.) and In- Myron, born 5-20-57, marri[...]kids but common fare for us. There were 5 of us: Palma and Arnold are Carla, born 8-20-60, is a nursing senior at Billings and also works[...]l. On 6-25-83, she married Tom ohr, born 3-13-61, of vin lives at Seeley Lake. Billin[...]I spoke a mixture of Norwegian and English when I started school Leesa, born 1-4-62, the youngest of our family was the e and Mother had bought wool from Mrs. Henry Hendrickson, borrowed Year's Baby at Plentywood. She is also a nursing student at Billings. h[...]his hated as it made me different from the other kids. However, former father wi h farmi[...]tes who meet me after 45 years say, "When I think of you, I hospital in Plentywood.[...]shack heated i h a Li e some of he other boys in town, I collected and sold beer[...]water system for many years. Our water was hauled from neighbors, years, but most of us didn t suffer too much. I remember teachers[...]ccordion. He enjoys fi ing almost of farm land at 1.25 an acre, I couldn't see why I should buy land hat anything and is grea to have around the house. Along ith the farm[...]o hers couldn pay a es on. ing, he did a lo of custom balrng. We al ays mil ed quite a fe co s[...]s for eggs and as fryers. A big garden meant a lo of but ended up i h a uni of 104 men opera ing in the Pacific. canning every f[...]Af er he ar, I married Ruby Jenson of Seat le, and e moved plan o travel more, especial[...]gre up in Plenty ood Po,n . and is a PHS graduate, hile Connie as from rural Antelope, as ac- During the past 2 years, I have been compiling a group of historical tive in 4-H, and graduated from Antelope HS. er marriage, Ron[...]s i as hile I as gro mg up ith insi h s into some of the political 1975-76, they built the store, Grov[...]ng activi ies and colorful charac ers of the '30s and • Os. with doing wor for various i[...]and wall cleaning and painting or . In the spring of 1981 , ERVI and LOIS (LARSO ) GYSLER they changed he name of their store from Furniture and ppliances to Ir[...]ded rt for ser- to the existing store an add1t1on of three levels, which as finished by vice records. the fall of 1982 when they held an open house for the enlarge[...]during WWII. After the ar, he graduated from SU and taught school They have 3 chil[...] |
| [...]th his father, John, in July, 1958. He still user of steel in Montana. The cultivator was called 'The Gysler Flexible owns and is active in the management of the store as well as having Duckfoot', known for being rugged, ease of pulling, depth control , and interest[...]Helen Lee in ment and the cultivator became part of the Melroe division. 1961[...]the old St. Joseph's He married Lois Larson from Circle, MT. They have 3 sons. Lois[...], and John was born in Benson Co., ND in May of 1900 and Lillian Hein was a 4-H foo[...]n, (no relation to Lou Hein} was born in November of 1900 in Lodi, WI. she became produce manager at the store. She as a member of Plen- They were married in New Rockford, ND in April of 1927. tywood Homemakers for a few years and is still active in Harmony They had 5 children:[...]. She enjoys traveling and has been in many parts of the orld. 1932, married Marilyn McCall, has 6 chi[...]es in Guernsey, She just came back from Portugal and Spain here she visited her WY. Rober[...]ly attending a iou livestock, or poultry of some ind.[...]cery business with son, Robert, is a me hen they opened the P1ggly Wiggly S ore in July of hat year. Columbu Ulhan died in January of 1959. H married Elsie Simons, a long[...]ashing on. Elsie passed a ay in 1983. John is a memb r of St Joseph s Catholic Church and the n g s a pi • of Columbus. He served on the Plenty ood c·ty Council for 11 y ars nd as ayor from June 194 7 to ay 1949 John hv s a home in Pent oo[...]d'o man 2nd joys a good round of golf.[...]Th ·n Iii rth of their S childr n. Rob n d[...]re the fir 3 years of high school at ichar[...] |
| [...]hers and 1 sister: Mathias, They are members of a motorcycle touring club in NE Montana,[...]Ludvig Hareland, son of Sven and Guerena Svenson, was born Karen enj[...]ridan Co. Fair. because of hard times in Norway, and he took the name Hareland, the Karen has 3 sons from previous marriages. Robert and Brian last name of the farm or jorn (sheep farm) where he last worke[...]as midwife in September, 1926 , there was a foot of snow on the ground. I was born 9-11 -26 on the Hanson homestead 5 miles NE of Outlook, MT, the fourth child of Hans and Clara Hanson. I already had 2 sisters, A[...]aduated in 1944. y sister Evelyn graduated from Outlook in 1935, went to college at Havre, then taught at the Courtney School. She married Dale Long of Havre, and they have resided in Great Falls. They[...]nd. y parents moved to a farm 8 miles west of Plentywood in 1937, and I have lived here ever si[...]t Plentywood Congregational Church, Dr. Storkan's of-[...]naford, D is the public school he built in 1907 and which all[...]and some of the grandchildren attended. One of his trademarks was[...]d Jane Kinghorn in 1962 a Regina, Sas ., daugh er of ary and George mghorn, one of a family of 7 children of Leith, ED and MAE (MARSH) HARK Scot[...]Ed) Har was born at Rosholt, SD 5-17 -16, the son of[...]s, Alfred and Hildegarde Hardy, homesteaded south of aelb rer Edna ( rs. George) Pistoris[...]s places ith his fami- as there, during he mter of 1924, hat I as born. ly. He as in he rmed Forces from April 1942 to ovemb r, 1945 I married orma ilford, daughter of esley and Cassie ilford of serving in the South Pacific. Upon re[...]e, ae arsh Har , he ourth of 12 children born to Joseph A. and Pe erson Hardwa[...]d Florence ay Jordan. (Refer to Goltz s ory.) ine of us are spend our in ers in Apache Junction, AZ, h[...]the farm 9 miles E of Plenty ood, Dooley being the closest to n. O[...]y ood and e have 5 grand- Some of our neighbors ere John ehls, Salvester Reddens, Jim sons, ranging fn ages from 9 to 3. We enjoy seeing them m the sum-[...]School 1 /2 mile SE of here e lived. Help d ith the farm chores and LUDV[...]and cattJ Martina Hetland Hareland, daughter of ichael and Dorthea also h[...] |
| [...]On 6-22-71, he married Ivy C. Foran, daughter of Charles and Betty Carroll worked there also as th[...]Foran, near Grass Range, MT; graduating from GRHS. She attended teresting to see her mangel th[...]have wash and wear MSC and graduated from Rocky Mountain College in Billings. She then, or[...]birth of their first child.[...]In June of 1972, Morris went to work for Geo. A. Clark & Son[...]Hardware Wholesale of Minneapolis, until the fall of 1975 when he[...]Morris started farming north of Dooley. In 1979, he attended and[...]graduated from Western College of Auctioneering in BIiiings, T.[...]Morris, son of Emma Dewey and Adolph Har was born at Rosholt,[...]-44 and taught in the Marsh School E of Plentywood. son Morris D. was born 2-12-45 .[...]was Plentywood Queen for a day, winning interest of 7½ percent on a million dollars for 1 day from the Plentywood Branch of Havre Loan Co. The manager was Ron Olson, who now[...]?lentywood. Nola attended Plentywood schools and is now or ing at the County Seat Cafe. Perry works a[...]daugh We now live on the farm 4 miles north of Plentywood. Florence arsh.[...]P n ood orris Donald Hark II, son of oms D. and ae arsh Hark, born 2-12-45. He attende[...](STORAAS I) HAR ood ith his family, graduated from PHS in 1963. He attended SC By Selm[...]s in Vietnam In 1967 , he married Audrey Anderson of S dney. ~rn[...]11 -11 -69. orris and Audrey east of Pl[...]At the b ginning of the depression, ma d to save 100.00[...]to Plenty ood After returning ·to Plentywood from time in th avy, orris nt i[...] |
| [...]We have 3 children: Howard M., who graduated from PHS in I worked at Johnnie's Caf[...]n Claudette and Ronald graduated from Glasgow HS. She attended iles City. They have 2[...]received his Master's degree from EMC, Billings. Our daugh er, Lorraine Zeitner, a graduate of PHS in 194 7, is an Claudette was married to Ray Del[...]nd Ir- Glasgow. They live 9 miles out of Everett, WA. She is a Medical vin, a former Montana Highway Patrolman[...]venile Technologist at a clinic. Ray is in construction work. They have 2 Officer in Mile[...]Ronald married Barbara Pfister of Havre 6-13-65. They have 1 children: athleen O'Toole, resident of Boulder River School, T; son, Dan[...]Ronald works for Gov. Ted Schwinden. ing editor of the Willis on Herald and has 2 children; Howard ([...]n a Great Falls hospital. He was police dept. and is currently a police officer in Dillon, T, and marr[...]ed in Highland Cemetery, Glasgow. o elody Heinze of Miles City and hey have 2 boys and girl; Judy[...]employed by Our son, Larry Harn, graduated from PHS in 961, served in the the Anacond[...]y Bozeman, gradua ing ith a degree in nursing. He is employed at the sisters who live here. · y children lived so far a ay. I worked 2 years iles City Veterans Hospi[...]Lunch. I have or ed steady at the Atta Vista Cafe from children: Pa ric attends iles Com. Coll. and Lisa is in high school. ovember, 198 un ii t[...]in Plenty ood in 1982, I as a arded came a he age of 3. he onderful land ha I enjoyed so much, the[...]place for my old "Granny" costume by the Chamber of Com- roll'ng hills he field of grain moving Ii e he aves of he ocean in he merce. evening breeze, h[...]I Ii e Plenty ood, as he to n is small enough tha I can alk to[...]built on our SHELDO and homes ead es of es by. ·y paren s re John 1865-19 · • and[...]I Borgny daughter of r. and rs. Peder Sorenson as born y sis e[...]brothers and sis ers are: Harold Plen y ood; A el of Fai h Dad sold our homes ead o s· elson and[...]after my ft r graduation from n lope Hi h. I or ed in Plen ood, then dad.[...]m d he Glen Cur- I am a memb r of Eas ern S ar, as a Girl Scou1 lead r and taught ren school, from he 1 t through he 8th rades. I came to h Ou loo[...]heldon. born 8-3 -20 o r. and rs. Harry Haroldson of Fla - I wor ed for r. and rs. Fishbec , Sr.[...]in Plenty ood. Haro dson of Opheim, un ii 1933 hen he moved to Fl ville to li[...]aith and att nd d Claud was born 6·22-11 in of Point His parents, Delphia[...] |
| [...]d there since. In the mid '5 0s, they had 5 years of continuous Sheldon was discharged in 1946 an[...]ars, retiring 3-31 -84. He has been a member of Jaycees, Masonic Lodge, VFW, and treasurer of Boy Scouts. He also served 6 years on the Plentyw[...]tywood Dairy Queen. He as one of the firs directors hen he[...]ator ith Concordia College in We are parents of 1 daughter and 2 sons.[...]ra, (Mrs. Luther Hanson), born 11-7-45, graduated from PHS superintendent in Decatur, IL[...]ried James and Lutheran Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing in Minneapolis in Overgaa[...]e administrator in Portland, OR, have 3 1967. She is supervisor of a medical floor in Stevens Memorial[...]children and o ns an in- Hospital in Edmonds, WA, is married and has 2 sons. surance agency. Harry, born 2-1 -48, graduated from PHS, MSU, and Boston Univ. He served 8 months in Vietnam and 4 years in Germany. He is married RALPH and UNDA (LAGERQUIST) HEPPNER to Sandra Holst of Kalispell, has 1 daughter, and lives m Tacoma, WA[...]as born 4-15 47 in ood, T to here he is employed as a quality control supervisor.[...]unel and Ted Lagerquist, the second of 3 children. as an oder Eugene, born 9-13-53 1 graduated from PHS and SU and 1s an ac-[...]ntant with Gary McDermott, CPA firm in Shelby. He is married to farm south of estby and moved i h her famil ood in arcia Leeds of Havre and has 1 daughter and 1 son.[...]from PHS in 1965, and from Trin' · · 968. She FRANK[...]received her R from the S ate in ugus ,[...]h · age of 3 ith his paren s o a homestead SE of Dooley. His father, Her- Ral[...]d I Hungary, and died 6·5-8 at the age of 102. raj[...]On 11 -10-30 Frank married Barbara, daughter of Pete and in 1959, a te[...]n are: Jos phine, born School of Sci 9 1932· Everne, born 1933,. Caroli[...]In Jun of 1968, Ralph and Linda mov d to Gia go h r[...]a shop foreman and a p rtsman. du to the lac of ro ds school transportation, and lack of electricity. Linda as mplo d by ra[...] |
| [...]aude and L. H. Hilyard, to Sheridan Co. in spring of 1913. He Linda worked at Sheridan Memorial Nursin[...]o lessons, has been a mechanic most of his life, but the later years he has been and had[...]ld his building to Paul daughter of Ludvig and Martina Hareland (see separate story).[...]grew up on a farm in Hannaford, ND, graduated from high school and part-time farming. On 1-26-76 the[...]31-79. They have 3 sons: Harold, Marlo, and Harry of Plentywood; vice where he expanded his skills in[...]and 3 daughters: Ann Charlene Lindberg of Los Angeles, May Irene for Dr. Messinger for 2 ye[...]is retirement, returned to Anderson of Plentywood, and Doris (Peggy) Aastrom of Wheatland, Sheridan Memorial ursing Home as a gen[...]en. they moved to their present home 4 miles east of Plentywood on Highway 5. In December 1983, R[...]d they attend Trinity Lutheran Church where Ralph is presently an elder and Linda a part-time organist[...]t, 2 school a Roe y Springs school, and graduated from PHS, later attend- miles east of Plentywood. That first winter was cold and stormy[...]were bad also, and we farm since he retired. Part of the farm is his grandfather's homestead. would herd[...]high wire fence at night Ethel Pedersen, formerly of the Dagmar-Antelope area. Ethel now lives[...]River also presented a problem ty ood, graduated from enne ic HS, A and at ended 1 year of ith min , so e really ear[...]college in ashington, and 1 year at Bozeman. She is no n as, the Eggs sold for[...]e area ii ed co s and churned bu ter from sweet cream for 25e a pound. for the past 23 year[...]ound pig for years. Gardening and flo ers are one of her many hobbies, and she 1s 5.00. In 1935, e managed to ra,se 19 head of cattle and they ere presently president of he Sher ood Garden Club.[...]raised orphan lambs e got from other sh p ranches in the area. e[...]and as They have 3 children, all gradua es of PHS, a d all active in many e re runni[...]employed by Sheridan Coun y Road Department. nsty is mar- had piled up. e I ft he farm i h some of our sheep st ndmg around ried to Gary Dillard, th[...]a II ht pole ith only h ir heads and p rt of their bac s visible as Oemson, TX here Gary 1s em[...]g in church choir. The family are all members of Trini y Lutheran Church. In[...]ter Can- The children's dog. a white Samoyed, is also part of the family. tata pr sented in Orpheum Theatr under direction of rs. Opgrand She grew up wi h the children and is 18 years old. The picture of that roup appe rs in Golden Years Boo of Plent ood[...] |
| [...]acked into the Mystic Lake area by Red Lodge. Bud is serving the years.[...]Harold (Bud) Hilyard, born 6-20-30, the eldest of 6 children of Harry D. "Tubby" Hilyard, born 12[...]e Hilyard, grew up during the dust and depression of of Charles and Marie Hilyard, grew up on the family farm south of town. the '30s not realizing that this wasn't lif[...]2 brothers: Harold "Bud" and Marlo "Peewee" both of Plen- He graduated from PHS and enlisted, serving from 1948-59 with tywood; and 3 sisters:[...]" Anderson, Plentywood; and Doris "Peggy" Aastrom of missioned a Second Lt.[...]ahl, born on the Indian reservation 10 miles west of (Daybreak p.636) and the Ludvig Hare[...]tlers in this Medicine Lake, was the second child of 3 born to Albert and Elmyra Er- area. da[...]d Plentywood. The local school was quite a change from the 5 pupil Eng started working at the age of 10 in Kisler's Market stocking shelves, Country S[...]he county attorney's office for he fell from the top of the front facade to the side al belo and 2 years.[...]back to work without a fear of heights.[...]She was born in Plentywood 2-14-39, the daughter of lngvald[...]"Slim" and Irene Tverberg of ed. La e, who farmed 15 miles est of[...]Harry purchased the farm from her brother, Donald.[...]r feeders and other equipment for the lively ages of[...]1979. T~at summer he o d Sheridan Gram Elevator from Reserve as Harold Hilyar[...]. .. one to hf it from tile old foundation, o to ranspo it do n t e Bud and Betty were married in 1952 and from this union 4[...]d grandparents ootstep , Harry and his son, Ric , of Rudyard, have 2 children A graduate from E C he taught[...]started H H Sheep, building a facility sou h of Pl n o d and pur- mathematics in els one 2 years, and is currently teaching ma h and[...]ching m Circle T. Susan, born 1961 , at ends he U of T; Cy di,[...]chols. born 1963, attends SU; and ar , born 1968, is a sophomor at PHS. Bud b gan or ing for Bou[...]32 yea s, mean he as instrumen al in he building of many local residences and business places. One bu[...]com - pl ing the Stoner edical Chnic on e e t s d of S er"dan emor al Hospital. er h children[...]vm as D n other and a 4-H Leader. Be y se ed most of h g·r1s cloth·ng Harry an[...]Ric All n, born 5-10 58, and un ii they graduated from school and some things for the boys also. Sh ri Lynn, rn 12-18-60. Ric graduat d from PHS and th Sate Be ty is a charter memb r of the Harmony Craft Club and holds attic in School of Sci nee at ahp on, 0. B fore Joining th famil bus[...]h or din P o ni , Z. Sh ri gradual d from PHS, U of DC nter, Johnston Pharmacy. Be y's sp cial int r[...]r, CO. Sh mam d J ffr y She continues her hobbies of se ing, breadma ing, and r ising hous[...]company, Hill Builders. H as born 8·25-58, on of Jon and Patricia Bud enjoys hunting ith hrs 2 sons In the summ r of 1 82, they Hill of ashua, T.[...] |
| [...]On 4-20-56 , I married Sheila Faye, a daughter of Irvin and Emma wood Jaycees; was president of and served on the board of directors Negaard, former Sheridan Co. residents. Faye, born 7-8-39, has a twin of MonDak Pork Producers, Montana Pork Producers, Na[...]Thein- Producers; and the Montana RAD Committee; is a former member of pont), Rock Springs, WY; Brian and Karla of Plentywood; and 1 grand- the governor's Ad Hoc Committee and the State of Montana En- son, Aaron The[...]on the MAPA, Montana Political Action Committee; is a member of the Montana Wool Growers; charter JOHN and DOROTHY (MYARS) HINER member of the Plentywood Elks; and served on the city council. At the age of 3 months Dorothy Myars came to Montana from Harry is well known for his unique pets, the 2 mountain li[...]homesteaded a mile and a half south of Comertown. female, was purchased in the fall of 1980 as a kitten from Bear Coun- In 1934, she graduated from Comer HS along with 7 classmates. try, a zoo in the Black Hills of South Dakota. For the first few months,[...]. Hobo, a 10-year-old male cougar, was purchased from the Red Lodge Dorothy volun[...]o the Women's Army. It Zoo in Montana in the fall of 1983.[...]o Hilyard, born 3-1- 36 in Plentywood, second son of Charles town and took up residence in Ple[...]by and Marie Hilyard, was always interested in how things worked and Peterson Co. Gar[...]on Muddy Flat, where we learned by doing and some of became their daughter. They moved to[...]doing something useful such graduated from MSU in Bozeman. She is presently employed with as plowing with a small[...]State Housing Authorities in Anchorage, where she is in Com- helped feed our family of eight. Dad worked as a mechanic and had a puter Operation. John retired from the auto mechanic work in 1980. chance to buy a[...]arted his teaching career at the Wanso school. He is retired and with whenever we wanted it. At schoo[...]ives in Camas, WA. on the farm and were the envy of some of our classmates who didn't The[...]spring of 1949 where they lived until passing away. John wa[...]and one night at 11 :00, when the barn was full of small lambs and ewes, we had to move them using l[...]farth, was born in Bergfield, Sask., 3-28-22, son of young lambs became frightened and ran in all dir[...]a farm between Raymond ing, the barn had 2 feet of water on the floor and the Muddy was still[...]Shirley, born 1-1-28, daughter of Viggo and Carrie Johansen from We had goats and their kids for pets, putt[...]nd Drive-In in 1954 and in small cart and harness from scraps of leather straps, hitched the kids 1960[...]rs Union Elevator in Plen- tywood where allergies from grain dust and chemicals used in prepar- ing seed[...]several years. Since I am interested in antiques of all kinds, I am a member of the Old Tractor Clubs of Plentywood and Culbertson.[...]ld Dale, born 4-17-46, attended PHS and graduated from[...]76 . Ron and family live in Great Falls where Ron is Front row : Karla, Brian, and Kandi Hilyard . owner of Sun-Tech Solar.[...] |
| [...]Chet was elected to the Board of County Commissioners, Sheridan from Great Falls High in 1967. She married Dave W. Wil[...]County in 1977, saw the county move from 3rd class to 1st class due 5-09-40 in Byrd Commun[...]to the oil impact. The taxable valuation went from $18 to $93 million. children: Mark D., born 12-16[...]eryl and her family live in Great Falls where she is employed as a system and expand the c[...]ding program. The Civic Center secretary and Dave is the morning air personality at KEIN Radio. Dave[...]1983 and an addition to the courthouse, which in- is also the originator of his own radio show "Grass Roots Gold", which cluded a new library, was completed in 1984. is soon to be syndicated as "Dave Wilson's Country Gold". He is also Active members of the Congregational Church, Chet served as the band leader of a group called "The Country Connection" which has[...]rs for annual festivities. members of Eastern Star and he is a Mason and a Shriner. In 1981 , he Shirley[...]re I am co- was appointed to the Board of Trustees of AMC, serving on the owner of Sun Tech Solar.[...]Chm. since 1965, earning the Montana Volunteer of the Year Award in CHESTER and SHIRLEY (COLLINS) H[...]also enjoys singing with the Wheat Winds Chapter of S eet Shirley J. Holje, born 8-3-29, daughter of Kenneth and Gabrielle Adelines, crafts[...]lins, grew up in the Raymond community, graduated from PHS in his shop. 1947, and received a BS degree from MSU in 1951 and an MS degree[...]rs. Steven Paul Howard, lives in Grand Forks, D, from Oregon State in 1954 in the field of business education. Teaching where her husband is a second year law student. She has degrees inclu[...]y, MT; Burns, OR; and Spokane, WA , as from AMC and U D. Scott Harns attended EMC and is no or ing for well as Kinman Business U[...]stomhouse broker at Sweetgrass, MT. Kristy Harris is a student at She married George A. Harris of Burns, OR, in 1955 and lived in the U of M. Spokane while he attended college. Daughter,[...]e Norma Holje, a daughter of Axel and Minnie Christensen, as born broker and[...]lje, hen they set- later married Chester S. Holje of Reserve in November, 196 7. tl[...]hester was born at Plentywood 10-21 -25 , the son of Carl and school at addock, D, and college at orth Da ota S ate, Fargo. Sarah Holje of Reserve, where they farmed and operated a hardwar[...]943 while he as station- recalls buying a combine from Holje Implement in 1938 that was[...]vered and assembled by Chet, age 14. He graduated from Med. returned to Plentywood, ear[...]ed the HolJe Implement Lake HS in 1942 at the age of 16 and enrolled at D Ag College in[...]omsos General Store. bat duty ended at the Battle of lwo Jima, then he served in the initial occupation of Japan at Sasebo attached to the military governme[...]; later working for General Electric in the field of commercial television which was then in its infan[...]od. The family returned to Montana upon the death of Chet's father, Carl; and he Join- ed his brother, Earl, in the operation of Holje Imp. Betty and Chester were divorced in 195[...]born 1951 . Rob rt and Patricia both graduated from PHS. Rob rt at-[...]j . Board, and as secr./treas. of the Shendan Co. Historical Assoc . and the[...] |
| [...]Ben Holt came to Sheridan County in 1957 from Hettinger, ND as a sister's home 3 miles east of town. That fall my sister and I moved into member of the City Police Department. He was born 5-29-28 t[...]and John Holt at Hettinger, ND, one of 14 children. In Febraury, Prof. Houston t[...]here Ben and taught in a school 15 miles south of town. Teaching with no train- was the Chief of Police for 3 years and their first daughter, Kimb[...]graduated from PHS: Kim in 1978, the twins in 1981 , and Wes in One of my earliest schools was the Longfellow near Coalr[...]3 and are currently residing in Bellevue, WA. Kim is a The Reed School was another I remember[...]the stove smoked and Service. LeAnn is attending Trinity Bible College in Ellendale, ND and is Klareen reported it at home. Mr. Morstad cleane[...]LeAnn plans a teaching career. DeAnn is attending UNO, Grand Forks, today?" Klareen ans[...]ed out the chimney". ND where she is in the nursing program. This has been her desire[...]ere spent in the Franklin School near Dagmar. One of early age and will soon be a reality. Wes attended ND State School of my pupils, Don Crohn, visited me just recently.[...]3 enrolled; one was Lucille, our efficient Clerk of graduated in May as a diesel mechanic and[...]rt, and her sister, Maretta, had an average grade of 95 on the State of Who's Who among Junior Colleges. Exams.[...]ears we had no water supply. In later years, some of as a dental assistant for Dr. Franklin Messinger, and is currently the boys drove cars and brought 5 gall[...]ldren lined up for a drink each time they came in from play. We also part of Sheridan Co. and its progress. lined up to wash[...]e where I taught more This is the story of Clyde A. Holway and Emily J. Holway, the years t[...]and Homestead. pioneer parents of 5 proud children. Clyde was born 5-8-1885 in Ap- One of my nicest memories is when I had helped a pupil having a ple[...]and his brother, John, at the ages of 17 and 19, respectively, next year?"[...]journeyed to Canada to take advantage of the land rush of the early We had amusing incidents. I reme[...]ol, our 2 1900s. Settling in the area of Estevan , Sask. where they both took up 1st grade[...]marched for- MN to immigrant parents from Norway and Sweden. In 1909, Emily ward, when Gary[...]tevan to aid her sister during harvest time. This is where lunch pail!" His name was printed on it.[...]About this time, Clyde assignments together. This is helpful in a rural school where many[...]portfolios. filed for a homestead east of Plentywood. This was a welcome change, an all year project, and did away with the fear of not passing those difficult exams. David a[...]ANSEN) HOLT Mary Ellen Chnstiansen, daughter of Clarence and Anna Chris- tiansen was born 8-23-39 in Plentywood. My mother is the former Anna Tommerup, daughter of Peter and Christine Tommerup of Coalridge. My father came to Sheridan County in 1928 from Wiscon- Cly[...]at Long Prairie, MN, on the family farm northwest of Coalridge and attended McKinley and[...] |
| about 7 miles east of town (in the coulee) and just north of our nearest We moved to Libby in 1[...]my crop. Brother Jim's birth had the assistance of a midwife; sister Shirley was I r[...]ing, and fish ing. We are 30 miles south of Kalispell on Hwy. 93 on the The time finally came, in the year 1925 after several years of crop west shore, 2 miles north of Elmo. We have a small house in Polson for failure[...]d up their Model T and the winter. It is a nice retirement town, and we enjoy the Senior Citizen left for Pasadena, CA, the residence of Clyde's parents. The journey Lodge[...]d built a home in A summary of my family: Mary Ellen Blair, 1909, who started Ba[...]HS and continued Children and grandchildren of Clyde and Emily Holway: 1) James to[...], born 7-18-13 Plentywood, married is interesting to note that each daughter presented them with a set of Alex Hardie, an engineer, 7-27-35; they have 3 da[...]dware married Alice Anderson of Dooley and farmed there before moving to business[...]over to their son upon retirement. Jim is also retired and lives in San (now deceased); she was office manager of husband's architectural Mateo, CA[...]arrisburg, PA. Charles Feeney, a nephew raised by from UCLA; married Ann Smith 1-29-55; they have 3 chil[...]until that job as Lynn, and Robin Holway. Robert is a physical therapist, as is Ann, and phased out and he retired. li[...]Milton E. Hovland, born 1943, son of orris and Edna Hovland, By Francis Melvin Hopkins[...]graduated from PHS. After service in Civil Air Patrol with train[...]OK and Fort Ord, CA., he married Shirley . Smith of Reserve, 118 in Sheridan's Daybreak).[...]I, Francis M. Hopkins, was born in 1915, one of 1Ochildren. The 3 elanee ( rs. Kenne[...]96 7. older children at1ended Lee School then all of us went to Plentywood as Dad built a house, now o[...]and operate my grandmother's homestead southwest of Plentywood coming back each year at harvest time.[...]ket manager. With additional education consisting of[...]courses in accounting, ilt is no serving as Sheridan County Clerk[...]and Recorder and Chairman of District 5 ontana Assoc. of Cler and I married Bernice A Solheim of Comertown and e have 3 Rec[...]mother. Edna (book 1. page 214) former secretary of hve in Kalispell and have twin daughters.[...] |
| [...]LLAND) HURTIG Morris Hovland, 1911-1980, son of Math and Ragna Hovland, was After graduation from Outlook in 1973, I went to college for a year bor[...]ed in at NCB in Rapid City. In June of 197 4, I returned to Plentywood and got rural sch[...]Westby 3-2-40 and they made Miller of Plentywood 10-19-74. We were divorced in 1982. th[...]The winter of 1981, I took an emergency medical technician Morris attended the National School of Meat Cutting at Toledo, OH course in Pl[...]1953, he completed the Red Cross Standard Course of Instruc- tion in First Aid which led to his servi[...]llard Howell, born 10-20-1 8 in North Dakota, son of Albert Howell, attended school in North Dakota and eastern Montana, graduated from Northwest College, Kirkland, WA. Beulah Joyes, daughter of Edward and Eveline Joyes, graduated from Comertown HS in 1933 and from CBI in Minneapolis in 1938. Willard and Beulah w[...]Deck's Bakery and Cafe. Willard was manager-owner of Mar- I married Steven Hurtig 2-26-83 . Steve, the son of Leroy and shall Wells Store for 18 years until hi[...]enlisted in the Air Collins, CO. In civic picture of Plentywood, Willard was a member of Force in May 1976 , and was stationed in Havre. When he completed Lions Club and President of Retail Merchants. his tour of duty, he got a job as a police officer in Chinook[...]were held in their home to establish the Assembly of God joined the Plentywood Police Force. He took an advanced first aid church in Plentywood, which is now located on First Avenue West.[...]Ambulance Service when they Gayle graduated from PHS and North Central Bible Institute in Min- were short of help. He was instrumental in starting the block p[...]and organ. She met program and is available to talk to activity groups and schools. He is a Duane Turner there and they were married in Plentywood. He taught at member of the Kiwanis. orthwest College in Kirkland, WA[...]lippine I am secretary/bookkeeper of the Piggly Wiggly. I operate a com- Islands as mi[...]and keep an eye on things when the bosses are out of town. I Verle graduated from PHS, has 1 son and is associated with Art's help with Girl Sc[...]1984, I took over the job of Red Cross Disaster Chairman for Plenty- Loreena lives in Ft. Collins, CO. She is employed by REA. Her hus- wood. We are both members of the Sheridan Saddle Club. We enjoy be· band is in heavy construction and earth moving. Everet wo[...]ERT and MARIE (BOLSTAD) GALLAND Beulah died from cancer. Bobby was born 4-10-51, the son of Robert J. and Barbara J. Willard has remarried, lives in Ft. Collins and has retired from Galland. He attended all 12 years of school in Outlook and graduated in Kodak Co. and[...]station for a short time and then Wayne, son of Willard and Frances Back Hurst of Sidney, T, as wor ed for Powers Cre[...]as second man at primarily in Outtoo , graduated from PHS, attended Dawson College, the e[...]Wayne married Carol Brenteson on 6-3-62 . Carol is the youngest opportunity to advance where he was so decided to go back to school. daughter of Clifford (Buster) and Erma Boe Brenteson of ed. Lake. He ent to the Vo-Tech in Billings and too air conditioning and She graduated from PHS and immediately was employed as secretary[...]and Billings. Carol also was elementary secretary of Plentywood ed in ay 1973 and had a job[...]graduation in 1927 with his All are members of the Plentywood Lutheran Church. father E of Antelope . He went to North Dakota in the dry year of 1931[...] |
| [...]ot married to Margaret. She had graduated in 1932 from dolls and other prizes were oc[...]12-2-35, living now in Billings, MT. Carl Iverson of Alexandria, MN was born 7-30-3 7. Gerald Iverson[...]for Petersons for 21 ½ years, then took the job of custodian at the Montana Pioneer Manor for 7 year[...]From 1955·59, Elmer was mayor of Plentywood and too much[...]e city and its businesses. They were aJso members of the[...]Marvella, who was born in 1930, graduated from SU and is Head of Alvin Iverson Family.[...]Cole, is an architect and they have 4 children: The oldest, Sandra is Alvin's mother lived with him and Margaret for 8 years until enter- 28 , graduated from SU with a degree in Public Relations and is ing the nursing home. She passed away 12·26-70 at the age of 94 . employed in the arketing[...]for Vernon Stoner during Steve is 26, attended SU and works as a licensed outfit er[...]d Iver- and with his father the rest of the year as an archi ectural draftsman. son who h[...]re and Furniture Store Janice is 23, graduated from Cosmetology and Barber School in Salem, and conti[...]OR, worked there for a year and is no employed in Bilhngs. Susan is Alvin and Margaret have 18 grandchildren: (P[...]Elmer on a trip to Washington, DC m 1945, as one of the boy; (Jerry Iverson) 3 boys. There are 21 gre[...]In 1946, Elmer as one of the 5 theatre men ho on a trip o[...]was the only theatre man ho on this trip est of the ississippi. In the fall of 195 7 after graduation, I enlisted in the US Army for 3 Also, all the other men ere from large cities and they er ama ed years. After I was discharged in the fall of 1960 I as married to that someone from such a small to n (that none had ev r heard oQ[...]could sell so many Bonds. This as one of the many ,mes that people[...]from our good o n ralli d around to support someon . t[...]as instrumen al in bringing 4 mov· stars on fall of 1961, I started to work at Peterson Hdwe. Ou[...]In the summer of 1961 , Elmer and Esth r sold the thea re and They now live in Billings, T. In the spring of 1961, e purchased my grandmother's ( innie[...]Clo n. Im r died 7·5-80. Esth r is in good health and liv s in their ne Peterson Hd[...]appy to fi cotf and visit and leased the building from rs. Carolyne Peterson. We still operate[...]ther and Elmer Jae son came to Plentywood in 1933 from Flax- 2 sons, Jule Harry and Carl[...]Both Harry and Ruth are originally from Dani Is Co., T. Harry, the managing the Orpheum Theatre.[...]en money was oldest child of Carl and Edna Jacobson, was raised on a homestead[...], Elmer too wheat for theatre of Scobey; and Ruth, the oldest daughter of Ho ard and uriel Shiell, tickets. During these da[...]eople was raised on a homestead NW of Scobey. They began dating in 1939[...] |
| [...]y and eventually stationed children of all ages in all grades. Eighth grade students wro[...]e hills across the Muddy; waving to the engineers of World War II ended and Harry and Ruth were r[...]in station. On their way home as the train passed from rode the freight trains in each d[...]Fourth of July; 3-day Fourth of July celebrations in Plentywood; Friday[...]After graduating from PHS, I attended Montana State Normal Col-[...]ntary grades for 12 years. During this time, both of our[...]rs, Mary Byrl and Ruth Ann, became RNs graduating from St. Patricks School of Nursing in Missoula. Harry J[...]Their first son, Upon retiring from teaching in 1977, I moved to Federal Way, WA Jule[...]site and inventory, and Jacobson's Jewelry, as it is known today, was opened owned by H[...]heridan Co. Agent until 7-1-76 with the exception of All 4 children graduated from PHS. Jule served 3 years in the a[...]od during which I served as dist. Army, graduated from U of Min Missoula with a BA in business admin.[...]ana counties between He married Sandra Scott Sain of Outlook in January of 1981 and has 2 195 7-59. During tho[...]Cami Sain. Carl attended the Montana School of Mines in Butte. While a junior in college, he was[...]Vietnam. Upon his return home, he attended the U of ontana. He married Lynn Howe of Raymond. They have 1 son, Wade Andrew. Natasha graduated from U of ontana in 1977 with a BA in jour- nalism and in 1980 with a JO in law. She married Ronald W. orton of Hardin, MT in 1980 and has 2 stepchildren, Rodger and Ronda Morton. She is in private practice as an attorney and also serve[...]d ent to Custer Co. HS in Miles City. I graduated from MSC in[...]g work for the Montana Extension Service the fall of 1942. Jeanne Marie Jacques (nee Falxa) remem[...]Louise was raised in Missoula Co. and graduated from Missoula family farm 3 miles east of Plentywood where I was born to John and Co. HS and from the U of Montana with a degree m home economics. Mary Falxa in 1911; After the deaths of our parents in 1919 and 1923 We were married in the spring of 1941 . We were both teaching at[...] |
| [...]our 34 years in Plentywood, we raised our family of 3 and raised horseradish which we[...]are for the daughters and 1 son who all graduated from PHS. Sandra, born 1942, many custo[...]lived at the "Silver Saddle Residence". graduated from MSU and married J. Thomas Feeney (see their story[...]ther and Dad spent many summers selling fireworks from a portable Susan, born 1947, graduated from MSU in 1969 and married Bob displa[...]bers her 3 children always wanting to help Feeney of Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada in 197 4. They live[...]ying cards and Jim Popescu Medicine Hat where Bob is employed by the Canadian Postal Service[...]Rummy. Dad was an avid hunter so we had plenty of wild game and Sally, born 1949, graduated from the U of Montana in 1972, fish. We had ma[...]which enlisted in the Army the following year and is a Captain stationed at we still enjoy[...]irthday and not only looks like Dad, but has many of his Dale, born 1951, attended MSU and resides in Missoula where he mannerisms. is employed at Sirco, a local furniture manufacturer[...]r married Adolph Kanning on After I retired from the Montana Extension Service, we moved to[...]dren are: Ada Mayme who married Rodney Kanning in of northeastern Montana, Sheridan Co., Plentywood, a[...]honda, Jeff, and Lori; all are married and people of the area. We loved it when we lived in Plentywood[...]ELEN {MILLER) JENSEN JoHanne Jensen, the youngest of 11 children. Rasmus, the oldest, I was born on the eve of a rainy day, 5-12-1 2, in a sod house on was in t[...]re Jens, the SW¼ 19/33/57. This is near the orwegian border of the Dagmar Anne, Carl, Sine, lngeman (also in the[...]Mother was born in Kimbollton, IA 5-17-16, one of 14 children of one-room country school. On 12-31-38,[...]came to Montana. (See daughter of John and Mary iller, who homesteaded south of Westby. Sheridan Daybreak I, p.299.)[...]She was salutatorian of the first graduating class of Westby HS. Mother and Dad worked on various[...]Dagmar, met at In the fall of 1941, after being tenant farmers, e bought our o[...]Mother sewed farm 7 miles west of Plentywood. The first Sunday e ere en1oying her wedding dress of salmon color material with large puffed sleeves.[...]ed. Please keep tuned for further information." y of the work, went into labor and I, Ada, was born, 1[...]brother Sigvald as lost in the African Thea er of II. born in 1939.[...]A highlight of our travels as a family as our np to Europe in[...]and arvm Wa mid ere also part of the tour. The folks operated a cafe in R[...]at the Pmneer anor until |
| [...]it Co. secretary. I am a member of the Plentywood Lutheran Church, have held In March of 1975, they moved back to Sheridan County to farm[...]Canada for his parents, living NE of Minton, Sask. before moving to School Superintend[...]continued to farm in I was a charter member of Plentywood Toastmaster's, Plentywood Canada and at Redstone, as Jim and Kay retired in the fall of 1982 and Camera Club, Old Tractor Club, and one of the founders of Montana Rick and Mary bought the f[...]orensen located at 116 N Main, from Morris and Mary Lou Nelson, and started Henrickse[...]on, To me, the most beautiful sight on earth is a field of Durum wheat Clay Richard, born 7-12-80 .[...]Rick and Mary are active members and officers of the Sheridan PETER and GLADYS (AGARD) JENSEN[...]County Saddle Club, Plentywood Chamber of Commerce. Mary is a By Ralph Jensen member of Lady's Elk and Rick was a charter member of the Elk's[...]Lodge No. 2566. Rick is a Master Mason of Plentywood Lodge No. 91 Peter B. Jensen was[...]of Plentywood. They are members of Plentywood Lutheran Church and seventh child in a family of 8. He immigrated to the Dagmar area in[...]County Pioneer Manor Board, President of the Sheridan County Farm Carl, Chris, and els, each purchased land in Sheridan Co. west of Bureau, and a director of the Hi-Line Roping Club. Reserve. He eventually bought a farm 1/4 mile NW of Hans Agard which his son, Ralph, presently farms. Gladys Jensen, the only child of Hans and Helga Agard (p.598 ALFRED[...]lfred Johnson and Irene Olson moved to Plentywood from Min- ly came to the Outlook area and lived for a time at what is now the site nesota in 1946 with their 2 daughters, Colleen and Judy. Alfred pass- of the first Tange Oil Well. Hans worked in the Arch[...]Colleen graduated from PHS in 195 7. She married Dale Borah from In 1917, Hans and Helga purchased land 14 miles SW of Plenty- Redstone in 1957. They live[...]Judy graduated in 1961 and was salutatorian of her class. She at- tend grade school, returning i[...]Webster of Syracuse, NY in 1964. They moved to Syracuse in t[...]ied 5-3-32 and moved to the Jensen of 196 5. They have 2 children: Sean, born in Plentywood in October farm W of Agard's place. In 1949, the family moved into Ple[...]urtenay, born in Syracuse in 1972. Sean graduated from and purchased he George Stringer home. Peter and[...]Scotch Plains-Fanwood HS in 1983 and is attending college in Newark, until his death from diabetes 7-2-64 . Gladys moved to her new home in NJ. Courtenay is a 6th grader in Fanwood. At present they are livi[...]Fanwood where Bill is employed by AT&T and Judy is a secretary for Their children are: Betty ([...]Schmidt, Outlook; elvin an attorney. of Billings; and Ralph of Plenty ood. Irene married Alvin Marsh of Redstone in 1978 and they live on[...]the farm south of Redstone. RICK and MARY (HEDLU D) JENSEN James A. Jensen, son of Truels and Christine Jensen of Archer, ALVIN and LORRAI E (STUBBAN) JOHNSON T and Kathleen June Jensen, daughter of Vivian (Ole) and Onalee I, Al[...]rn on a farm near Dagmar in 1924, the fifth child of Garric of Outloo , ere married 10-29-43. Jim and Kay farmed SE of William and Harriet Johnson and a[...]north of the farm. Al hough I grew up during the "dirty th[...]orn 8-10-45, and 1 no recollection of it being hard times. We always had plenty of meat son, Richard (Rick) James, born 4-2 -48 .[...]and potatoes to eat and a clean pair of overalls to wear. Rick and Sue attended the[...]Antelope, e lived with my grandmother, graduated from PHS; Sue in 1962 and Ric in 1966.[...]graduation in 1942, I helped Rick graduated from SU in June, 1971 with a BS in agri. prod.[...]'I Guard 163rd Armored a tour of duty in Japan. Atter various jobs in Reserve and[...]In July 1972, Rick wen to ork for the Bureau of Land anage- Telephone Coop here I[...]I, Lorraine, grew up in ed. Lake, only daughter of John and range condition and determining he carrying capacity of ild horses Gladys Stubban ith broth[...]St. on the Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range south of Billings. The wild Louis; John, a c[...]o identify age and sex, and draw blood of cancer at age 15. from them for a biological study. While working for th[...]Leighton, John, and I all graduated from ed. Lake HS. In fact, on the ground floor of a low altitude infra-red aerial photography pro- from the time my dad and his brothers and siste[...] |
| [...]the size of our family with twins, Stanley and Shirley in Dec[...]r husband, Greg Dutton, live in Billings where he is a block away and heard me screaming, drove down[...]in elem. ed. and is a substitute teacher at Lockwood Elementary[...]'t make " R" movies then. where he is an ag consultant. Shirley graduated from SU in hor• When we got older, my brothers help[...]degree in agronomy. Lauren is also currently a student at SU. After high[...]e for 1 year then work- In the fall of 1980, Gloria, Lauren and I too a trip to orway. I[...]my orwegian was a little rusty but we got by. ost of the ried Alvin; shortly after, I quit work to car[...]to the courthouse this time working for the State of Montana, where I am still employed.[...]Johnson was born at Grogan, 10-24 -1898, son of r. Kanning farm west of Reserve and has 2 children, Scott and Melissa.[...]passed a ay hen he as 11 Susan married David Lee from Antelope, a driller for H & P and has 2 years old, leaving a family of 4 sons and 3 daughters for his father o boys, Christopher and Michael. Steven graduated from MSC in raise. The children[...]zeman with a degree in electrical engineering and is a civilian began working for neighboring farmers. In the fall of 1922, he came employee of the Navy at Seal Beach Naval Station, CA. Kathy is mar- west and worked with a threshing ere in Sas atche an, north of ried to Dale Thompson from Walnut Grove, MO. Dale works on oil drill-[...]area. ing rigs and they have 1 son, Chase. Julie is a student at Montana innie oe was born 10-4-04 at Hans a, , daughter of Andre School of Mines at Butte.[...]My parents, Sophie and Ole L. Johnson, came from orway. They innie and Aro[...]the ne to n of La e Alma became their home to n. They raised[...]tarted school at the Rose Valley years of the depression, drought, and grasshoppers. They e[...]still remember the dry years and the dust storms of the They had 2 sons: Harvey, born in 1926 and aynard, born in '30s very vividly. Because of my father's death hen I as only 8, I 1928 began farming at an early age with the help of my 2 uncles, Olaf and Hans TJomsos. In 1957,[...]loria Trevithick. Gloria 1s the youngest daughter of Ellen and Leonard Trevithick's family of 5. They lived on a farm near Geraldine, MT. Gloria graduated from GHS in 1954. She is a farmer's wife at heart, always raises a big gar[...]an usually find some flo ers or a fe special Jars of home can- ned goodies to enter m the Harvest Fest[...]In the faJI of 1935, th Johnson family r turn d to the States.[...]boys graduated from PHS The family ere members of the Congrega-[...] |
| where Maynard is the dist. manager of MDU. Phyllis is employed at the brakeman, conductor, and is now an engineer. Sheridan Mem. Hosp. They have 4[...]Billings sometime after the 1st of June. While Roger moves from place CARL and LAVONNE (GALLAND) JOHNSON to place, Marge is busy keeping things up at home and also holds a j[...]Lavonne Johnson and Selma Hurtig. A Johnson, son of Harold and Eleanor Johnson of Westby.[...]ntywood on 10-16-40; the first He won the Realtor of 1976. He was a member of the Board of Realtors son of Kermit and Frieda Johnson; my brother, Edwin, was born on and the Farm Land Institute. Highlight of his job was an invitation to 4-14-43 .[...]schools, receiving the first Franklin Simonis He is the owner of Black Angus Restaurant chain. Award. I graduated from PHS in 1959 and served in the Air Force for 4[...]I worked for Holly packing plant packing bags of holly for Christmas wreath kits and later worked[...]rity I married Colleen Peterson of Plentywood on 12-13-69. She is the guard at Olympia Technical Community College and later as a daughter of former Plentywood residents, Wally and Ruby Peter[...]t at Centralia Plywood and Veneer until Christmas of 1978, Colleen was born 10-22-49 in Plentywood and graduated from PHS in when the mill closed. 196 7. She is a homemaker and is also active in the Lions Club. Our We move[...]son, Donald, was born in Houston on 5-23-67 . He is presently a hand for R. A. Prather and Sons. Whe[...]Boulder, CO 11 -20-70 and is a 7th grader. We have lived in Billings Ou[...]1973. 1980, it was found that Tracey had cancer of the kidney. In Billings, Colleen and I have always been proud of being from Plentywood. the malignan kidney as removed and she underwent 11 weeks of chemotherapy. In June 1982, she had to have surge[...]FAMILY obstruction. We are very grateful that she is now considered cancer By Charles P.[...]IE ( A NER) GALLAND of Antelope (Sheridan's Daybreak p.71) on 12-25-12 to Fred . and Roger was born 7- 4-53 , a son of Robert J. and Barbara J. Ida Johnson. Two brothers C. Edward 9-7-14 and Frederick M. Galland, from Outloo , graduating in 1972. After graduation Rog[...]ice, Walfred, and Elmer. and came home at the end of the first quarter. He then took a quarter[...]Joe Redmond, see Redmond story) no resides at the of law enforcement at Dawson Community College. At the end of the Pioneer Manor in Plentywood. H[...]ed there for 6 weeks and heard they of 10-6-82 contains a picture of the abandoned, dilapidated house in were hiring b[...]to find out, was hired, which members of the Johnson family lived for quite a few years. and started right away. With the exception of a 6 week lay off the first Elmer wor[...]for many years. He enjoyed several years of retirement and passed[...] |
| away in 1981. He is survived by his widow, Hazel, and 2 children, In the spring of 1965, they moved to Eugene, OR. Their son, Hazel Jeanette and Charles LeRoy, all of Chicago. Hazel Jeanette, Bryan, wa[...]t the Jarnes River Paper Mill at Halsey, OR. Some of Dawn, have 2 children, Tammie and Shannon.[...]s dirt Edward Johnson and Emelia Gabrielson of Westby were married in bikes or three wheelers on the sand dunes. 1948. He retired from his job as cage operator with the Ameron Pipe Com[...]JOHNSON Fred Johnson married Helen Johnson of St. Paul in 1946. Their I, Mrs.[...]e in Ventura, CA. Helen passed away p.617 of Sheridan Daybreak. My sister, Jeanne Jacques, bor[...]d's occupation was Head, Property Control, County of Los 1911 , and I were raised by our A[...]rried May Phillips. Since his death of our parents. We attended the Jackson School, abou[...]ively including 2 trips to Sweden miles from our home. Our transportation was riding our Shetl[...]school were the Jackson The boys graduated from PHS and served in WWII, Ed and Fred in[...]The school closed in 1931 . I graduated from PHS in 1933. Charles Johnson graduated from Concordia College and entered[...]ing in 1937. We lived on the home place the field of education. In 1936 he and Erma Heinemeyer of Hebron, ND for 2 years, then we moved to my half of the property that our parents were married in Wes[...]to the north. It had good pasture and springs so from the U of Minnesota and the U of Minnesota Medical School. He ideal[...]old our property while to Deer Lodge Montana, and is now a surgeon in Butte. He is to Barney Simonson and moved to Kalispell. married to Virginia Hand of Helena and they have 2 children, Scott and[...]e 55. He had been an Stacey. Steve attended the U of Washington, and now lives and works employee of the Flathead Road Dept. for 1O years. His parents were in Helena, MT. Marcia graduated from MSU in Bozeman with an Lloyd and Hazel Johnson, who had moved from Iowa in 1912 and had elementary teaching degree. She married Dr. Peter Sadowski of settled near the Archie Mann r[...]. Chicago. They live in Eden Prairie, MN where he is a research scientist Johnson and their 4[...]eturned to with Molecular Genetics, Inc., and she is a Senior Sales Director for Plentywood[...]. Orval passed away in 1957. After 35 years of service in the field of education and 5 years as We have 1 d[...]. Erma are now living in Helena. He was principal of Helena Senior HS After Gaylin's[...]th my position at the Flathead and then principal of Capital HS in Helena, which was his position when[...]1971 , I accepted a position with Circle K Corp. of he retired. During this time, he taught and coach[...]nix, AZ. After 6 months, I as promoted to manager of a store in Westby, lngomar, Cut Bank, Ontario, Or[...]ve been interested and involved in the activities of the My sister, Jeanne, and I ma[...]t Retired Teachers Assoc. and the American Assoc. of Retired Persons. our aunt, Annie Ator, age 97, who is now a resident at the Sheridan Chuck also belongs to the Lions Club and is a member of the Masonic em. ursing Home. Lodge[...]ie (his me name}, ho hves est of Reserve and 1 sister, Sylvia, of Plen ood. y was born on his grandfather's birthday, so received the name of father died in 1938. I gre up 7 miles est of Reserve. When we at- Selmer as his middle name.[...]Air Force in 1952 serving for 4 ood School. One of Eddie's great interests was playing the bass horn[...]aii. craft, the same job his dad had in WWII. uch of Eddie's avy career I started f[...]After he was discharged, Eddie east of Reserve. I also attended SC at Bozeman, graduatin[...], Eddie married Ruth Dent m Baker, MT, a daughter of of Oupuyer, MT m Billings on 6-16-64 . That winter we vacationed in r. and Mrs. Lyle Dent of Sheridan, OR. While they were m Bowman,[...] |
| [...]5-2-05, daughter of John James and Mamie Boyd. (Sh. Daybreak I, I, Eva Mary, the youngest of 5 children and daughter of Albert and p.605). I worked for several families in the Westby and Plentywood Zella Trafelet of Dupuyer, was born 9-6-42 at Conrad, MT. In 1910 m[...]innie Nelson when H. Robert and father immigrated from Switzerland. My mother's heritage is Dutch and Grace were small. I atten[...]school, which was built on the Irish and she came from Illinois. I lived in the foothills of the Rocky corner of the John Boyd farm, through the 8th grade but cou[...]d to work. Goldie Lynn, the teacher, married John from Valier in 1960. I took nurses training at MSC at[...]I married Andrew Olson of Minton, Sask. 10-3-31 in Plentywood.[...]tinued working there until the spring of 1970. A few years later I work-[...]Riba house, an old landmark, was a beautiful view from our living room window. There were no paved stree[...]t was difficult to get to our house in the spring of 1966. We parked the car abou a block away on the[...]ila married Edward Jensen, 8-28-49. She graduated from Scobey 1969. In a few years we were enclosed by o[...]after she was married. They live on a farm south of Scobey. They I have been ac ive in the Amer.[...]n 10-12-57; and Pamela JoAnn, born the assis ance of others, I helped organize and maintain for severa[...]ears a free woman's exercise group. I am a member of the Hospital at Plentywood. He ha[...]er Johnson, born 5-1 -1897, at St. James, M , son of and Stanley, born 1-9-23. lives in[...]at the LaGrange school, 4 miles est of Raymond. served in the Army during WWI. In 1925 h[...]in front of the horses. He has always had a lot of respect for horses. Later he returned to wor[...]nd firewood near BemidJi, M . Pay as Inga Knutson of Devils Lake, ND: Mrs. Alma Froehling ofof Madelia, MN. Brothers Aron, Ole, and and iles City in summer of 1939. Alfred Johnson preceded him in death[...] |
| [...]estby and Plen- After Japanese tour of duty and discharge in 1946, he worked at tywood.[...]ifferent farms and 25 miles northwest of Williston. My sister, Harriet, was born 7-21 -32[...]mother passed away. We first lived with She is a member of the Plentywood Lutheran ALCW and VFW[...]Harriet and I returned to Williston the summer of 1946 to join our win, born 4-14-43, lives in Junc[...]ad. He farmed Val had a daughter, Judy, from a previous marriage. They had 5 more and worked o[...]I mit dug their own coal in the coulee southeast of the Johnson farm. were married, after my graduation from Williston HS in the Plentywood The digging didn't[...]was discharged in 1946 and return- he is still employed. We bought a home across from the East Side ed to Peterson Co.[...]much energy into Board for 10 years, on the Board of the Farmers Union Elevator for 9 everyone having a good time. years, a member of the Coalridge Flying Club, a lifetime member of the The partnership was dissolved and divided on 11 -1-83, with Les VFW, and was a member of the Montana Pilot's Assoc. In 1961, Ker- receiving house, buildings, and several acres of surrounding land. mit soloed with Thor Thorson ju[...]o worked part-time at Western Implement. One of Frieda's hobbies is her diary, which she had kept for 44 years. She w[...]Les began 011 painting in 1971, is self taught, and has given much[...]of his art war to friends and relatives. He enjoys y[...]Our children are Linda (Clint) Cart nght of Dagmar, Susan (Gr g) Frieda and Kermit are members of the Redstone and Plentywood[...]ielson of Plentywood, Sherry {David) Sorenson of Beaufort, SC, Vic i Golf Club, Good Sams, Farmers[...](Blair) Campbell of Redstone, and onte, ho attends school in Plentywood Elks, ed. Lake oose Lodge, Sons of or ay, v, ing Sal[...]e boo . It has been good to Senior Center, Assoc. of ontana Public Employees, and Golden Years[...]live in this community. Club. They retired from farming in 1981 and moved to Plenty ood in 1982. They live in Junction City, OR from ovember to April and enJoy playing golf, taking p[...]) JOHNSON ing 1th their motor home. In the summer of 1983, they made their ayna[...]brother, Harvey Amos, no of Spokane, WA helped in the business By Betty Johns[...]and remodeling of investment property. Anna and Harold Sorenson[...]mbers. hved on land filed by Lars 3½ miles north of Plentywood. Preceding aynard graduated from PHS in 948 , the first athlete to earn 4 Lester w[...]1n, and Alfred. He at- letters in each of the 3 offered sports: football, basketball[...] |
| tractor. Since the fall of 1948, he has worked for MDU, from frail to work in oil development, and in 1983 worked on the construction of power lines to the heavy transmission lines, unde[...]n, he served Monte G. Johnson, son of Lester and Betty Johnson of rural[...]wood was born 9-9-59 in Plentywood. Other members of his the community 27 years. As chief, 1O years, h[...]in the family include Linda Cartwright of Medicine Lake; Susan Nielsen and Methodist church[...]masters. He served Sherry Sorensen of Plentywood and Vicki Campbell of Redstone. Monte graduated from PHS in 1978. Monte married Mindy S. Ator on 8-25-[...]also a 1978 graduate of PHS. Dist. B.S. Commissioner, and active in squar[...]members include 1 brother, Robin Ator of Portland, OR, and 3 sisters, They have 4 sons.[...]Melodie Pearson and Lisa and Trina Ator, all of Plentywood.[...]there until October of 1982, where Monte worked as a disc jockey for[...]histology technician. In October of 1982, they moved to Phoenix,[...]where Monte is presently attending school at OeVry Institute of[...]engineering. Mindy is employed as a histology technician for a medical[...]at Plentywood, 5-14-30, and lived 1O miles east of town with her family, Art and Leora Lester, Charl[...]nded Marsh School, ed. Lake School, and graduated from PHS as an honor student, then attended o. Mt. Co[...]aritan Hospital in Phoenix. After Monte graduates from DeVry in ly activities. Was an active United Meth. Church member, in Ladies October of 1986, they hope to live in the northern portion of the west Aid, and 31 years in Plentywood Homemak[...]he Johnson Roy Sidney Johnson, son of Selmer and Alice livdahl Johnson, Yard, and 1Oyea[...]homestead at Outlook, 6-14-21 . Later the family of the first Sheridan Daybreak for Plentywood and as chairman of the moved to a grain and dairy farm 3 miles west of Plentywood. They had Republican Central Comm., has hopes of getting more people involved one of the first dairies in this area and delivered milk[...]bulk milk and bottling it. Roy graduated from PHS in 1939 and con- served in the Army as a medi[...]tinued to live and farm ith his parents. ed the U of MT. He returned to Plenty ood to ork for a cement con- He married Pearl urphy, daughter of John and Anna Anderson tractor. Then the oil boom[...]l, graduated in 1970 and attended Wahpeton School of We continued to farm and[...]ntinued to run our dairy and farm small grains he is wor ing in true ing. He married Sharon Schlesinge[...]ley, CO, and resided here since. We are employees of Weld Co.- Brian Cory Johnson, born 1-25-58, graduated from HS in 1976, Roy is with Buildmgs and Grounds and Pearl works as a Nu[...]r worked at the Piggly Wiggly, and attended the U of MT for 4 years. He the Health Dept. We[...]e have 5 children: Lawrence, in Anchorage, AK. He is a const. Doyle Ray Johnson, born 1-22-61, graduated from HS in 1979 and engineer. He is married to the former Diane Krowen, daughter of Ben- was active in wrestling, track , and music.[...]MSU, returned nett and Margaret Krowen of Westby. They have 2 sons Donnie, a[...] |
| [...]colleges and high schools across the country. He is married to Barney Cron, a manager of a Canadian Potash Firm. Janet also he[...]stumes for 2 television movies; 1979, NBC (Ordeal is County Assessor for Burke County at Bowbells, ND. They have 1 of Dr. Mudd) and ABC, 1980 (East of Eden). son, James, a student in law at UNO. Virig[...]as confirmed at Plentywood Lutheran and graduated from with her husband Michael, an insurance salesman of Farmers' Group PHS. He worked at[...]art-time at the Exxon. He lives at home HS. Helen is married to Robert Pittington, and they have their[...]i), a 4th grader; Bobbie, a pre-schooler. Daniel, is married TERRY and JUNE (EGELAND) JOHNSO[...]Terry, son of Rudy and Irene Johnson, was confirmed at Plenty- Colorado has been good to us, but Plentywood is still home to us. wood Lutheran Church and graduated from PHS. He attended auto[...]nded Brightsman School until Assembly of God Church in Plentywood. it closed in the '30s,[...]way. At one time we could June is the daughter of Gertrude and Jergen Egeland of Reserve. count 11 farmhomes from our place. I finished my last 6 years in Com- She graduated from Medicine Lake HS in 1971, attended Dickinson erto[...]the Marsh School, needlework dept. of Ben Franklin, then worked in the office for Dr. n[...]travel agency at MNB. June enjoys Rudolph Johnson of Plentywood. We were married 11 -18- 47 (on my[...]again. But with the help, consideration, and love of my family and friends, I am fine; but respect thunderstorms! Rudolph Johnson, brother of Garnet (deceased), Elmer, Melvin, Al, and Lester[...]lulu, Oahu, Terry has .2 children from a previous marriage; Trampas Allen, on Christmas[...]n ew Zealand, was assigned to part of the Rudy Johnson farm north of Plen y ood. the Philippines for more combat duty, and left there in July of 1945 for home.[...]T1omsos. I came to America in 1922 and lived east of Reserve 1th my[...]" hy don't you sho me how o drive?" I immediately received my[...]'driver training instruction' from him. He stood on the running board of[...]Lutheran Church and north est of Reserve. Of our 5 children, the 3 surviving live in graduated from PHS in ay 19 71 . He attended E C, studying Spani[...]s been interested in gardening and enjoy my hobby of worked at Roy's Market for 1 year. The spring of 1978 he moved to raising African[...]and trying my fishing luck. Until the last couple of years[...] |
| when my sight has begun to fail, I have done a lot of a Norwegian hand- 31 years at this job-[...]students graduate from PHS during the 30 years.[...]I have made 5 trips to Norway, the homeland of both my parents,[...]In my spare time I am busy sewing many types of handwork in the[...]Stanley, the youngest of 4 children of Selmer and Alice Livdahl[...]Johnson, pioneer dairy operators of Plentywood (both deceased), was[...]tlook but grew up on his parents' dairy farm west of[...]married Margaret Hess of Antelope in 1945.[...]As a boy, the morning chores of milking, cooling and bottling the In 1973, my[...]o Sophie and Ole L. Johnson in 1935, the youngest of delivered milk to town, they missed o[...]tions forced them back. You would be surprised how many customers brother who died before I was born[...]dren by herself. We were quite poor, as were most of our Dairy days ended when t[...]ey has had many interests and was very supportive of the ac- as pleased with it as anyone could be. tivities of their 5 children in scouting, music and schooling[...]wife were charter members of Our Saviours Lutheran Church. Stanley[...]He has been secretary of Lutheran Brotherhood fraternal in-[...]d secretary for Amateur Radio. His favorite hobby is travel-[...]Retirement is early in 1985, and along with the above mentioned[...]hobbies, Stanley and Margaret plan to see more of the US, much of it from a 23 ft. motorhome. He may even accompany Margare[...]Looking back on the first 25 years of his life in Plentywood, has[...]made him appreciate the struggles of his parents and the values they[...]m. Hopefully, his grandchildren will inherit some of Sylvia Johnson .[...]very good to us and, my brothers and I were sort of their family. They came ROBERT L. and[...]a Claus stuck in the Otter Creek, a fe miles east of here age, he came to Plentywood ith[...]Johnston. He has 2 brothers, William of Plentywood, and Charles of our farm. Our Uncle Hans passed away in December[...]ing graduation he enrolled in the U of . After 2 years, he transferred grade school girl[...]ended Rose Valley School until it closed for lack of students. Drug in 1946 and changed the na[...]lav went to Norway with his folks, leaving only 2 of us. The Johnstons have 3 chi[...]where we have since re- graduated from Gonzago Univ. in Spokane, WA with a BA in sided. I graduated from PHS in 1953 and began working as secretary[...]week before I graduated. This year marks the end of thur. They have 2 children , Stefani and Sarah. Their home is in Burl-[...] |
| ingame, CA. Douglas is vice president of Distribution Planning for til marry[...]for the city dray and proved his homestead south of Karla, born 9-21-49, also attended Gonzaga U[...]oined their homestead. In 1949 in 1971. In August of 1971, she married Joseph Kavon. They have 2[...]farm-ranch opera- in 1973. tion north of Dooley. Julie was born 5-16-54. She also attended Gonzaga U. for 2 years. In August of 1975, she married Dennis Maier. She graduated from the U of M in 1977 with a degree in home economics. Julie and Dennis reside in Havre, where he is chief pharmacist at Owl Drug Co. and she is a realtor. WILLIAM and DEL (HANSEN) JOHNSTON |
| [...]Susan's hobbies are In the fall of 1961, Royal went to work at the Coast-to-Coast st[...]hildren Jennifer, Allison, where he is still employed. and Joel.[...]joined the staff at J. C. Penney Co. in 1957 and is still[...]Flacker of Antelope, who is an accountant for Boise Cascade Corp.[...]of Antelope. They have 3 children: Jennifer, Allison[...]We are members of the Plentywood Lutheran Church and Edna is a charter member of the Plentywood Hometowners Club. We are both[...]ing widowed during WWI, Sylvia married Bob Juve from Westby. Orvell near Radcliffe, Sask. In 1913 he[...]stead near Mc Elroy. They settled on a farm north of Alice lived with her grandparents,[...]er Orvell married Marie Toso of Radville, Sask. in Scobey. After the Beulah Howe[...]uation, Royal came to Plentywood. His first place of In 1945 they moved a house to what is now 118 North Poplar St., employment was at Andy'[...]'s but was then the center of an alfalfa field without sewer, water or elec- Ba[...]d there as a tricity. Because of WWII, they did not get electricity for nearly 2 y[...]Water was carried from Oscar Olson's well across the street and there[...]attended the Haaven country school and graduated from Two floods are recalled-t[...]road maintainer, Orvell was rescuing people from flooded homes in the later they took over Deck's[...]to come ride with her, but just called to them from outside and they[...]get home that night because of washed out bridges. Marie and children[...]ther daughter, Darlene, arrived. In the fall of 1945 we went to Peoria, IL, where Royal enrolled[...]jewelry. Later we purchased Miller's Men 's Store from E. I. Miller and Royal continued his jewel[...] |
| After the flood control project of Box Elder Dam was completed, Wayne, 1979, attended EMC, and is assistant manager in a many homes as well as Edge[...]NE children, Kathy and Joe completed their family of 6. By Joyce Kane[...]and Vivian Kane. He graduated salutatorian from Carpenter HS, went employment with Sheridan Ready[...]Elaine, Mrs. Lothar enrolled at the U of WY in 1958, majoring in wildlife management. Zsch[...]west Institute of Medical Laboratories and X-ray in inneapolis,[...]as been good to our family. " ing of 1967 turning up nothing, I returned to school, bu[...]head tech. (which really meant there was only one of me) for John Fleck. After graduation from Dickinson Central High in 1953, I $425 per month. In July of 1969, I had a blind date set up by mutual entered Holy Rosary Hospital, Presentation School of Nursing in Miles friends, Dorothy and[...]Sunnyside Ave. Then heartache in June of 1971 : Bob's adop ed son,[...]tan in Columbus, E. In ay of 1972, our family became complete[...]1th the birth of our son, Ryan Evan. This brings us up to the pres[...]and stayed to ma e this place our home and place of business.[...]born while Ernest was stationed at Fortuna. That is hen e became attached to the friendly people of Sheridan County. After an assignment to Ancho[...]ation in many different schools, and a grand tour of the USA, a special course in geography. I always[...], so it has been a diverse career for me. All of our children graduated from PHS. Mike, 1976, attended Dawson and EMC and is a salesman for Wagoneer Trucking in Billin[...] |
| [...]in 1942 and remains unmarried and lives in Plen- from Minden, Germany, to St. Paul. It was there that he met his future tywood, and is in the steel building business. Sarah was born in[...]in Belfield, ND, married Henry Graham from Raymond 10-30-70. They have 3 children, but later[...]born 9-18-18). tha Higgins from Denver in December 1978. They have 2 girls, Rache[...]moved to Montana in 1928 and bought a farm north of and Bridget. Gary was born in[...]August 1979. They now live 1½ miles east of Plentywood and have 1 daughter: Gary, Silas (see[...]nnis was born in 1956. He married Roxanne Carlson from Sarah.[...]In September 1969, Lester passed away from an apparent heart Elsie married Donald Daven[...]978. Gordon and I reside on his farm 6 miles east of[...]SILAS and MARTHA KANNING Gary, a son of Myrtle and Lester Kanning was born 9-22-53, a Silas was the third of 5 children born to Lester and Myrtle Kanning bro[...]49. His brothers are Willard, Gary and Dennis all of years later. Plentywood. His sister is Sarah Graham, wife of Henry Graham, Bill- Gary grew up on the homeplace, located 6 miles north of Plenty- ings. wood, graduated from PHS in 1972 and worked at various jobs until[...]e raised their family on their farm 6 miles north of 1976. In the fall of 1976 he bought some farmland in Canada, near[...]land in the make their home east of Plentywood. Redstone- avajo area. In the fall of 1982 we bought an acreage 2 I was the third of 5 children born to William and Alice Higgins. I miles east of Plentywood towards Westby. The acreage included a[...]born 5-23-84. I, Kim, born 7-20-62, the daughter of I graduated from CO State U. in 1976. After working for a short time in Clifford and Tess Larson, am the oldest of 4 children, myself, Laurel, Portland, O[...]and later in Plentywood. there. y sister Laurel, is a Plentywood resident. She married Keith Clawson,[...]ew up in the Flaxville district. I was the eldest of 9 children to Herman and Louise a en, and remaine[...]d 7-31 -41 at olf Point. We settled 6 miles north of Plenty ood where Lester had been farming for a fe[...]orn, and in 1983 our daughter Bridget 1 girl. All of them received their schooling in Plentywood.[...]are raising our family on the farm 6 miles north of[...]I was born 11 -4-47 in Plentywood, a son of Harold and Priscilla[...]I graduated from PHS in 1965. A highlight of my school years was[...]ined the ational Guard in Plentywood. In the fall of[...] |
| Myrna was born 3-9-49 in Williston, a daughter of Knute and Laura Grove Kampen of Reserve. She attended school at Rock Springs School grades 1-6 and graduated from Medicine Lake HS in 1966. That fall she went to t[...]reat Falls until returning to Plentywood in March of 1968 where she was employed at Security State Bank until February of 1970.[...]at Havre, married Karen Milner, has 2 sons and is a diesel mechanic in[...]ttend MSU. Richard, 20, married Roberta DeTienne, is[...]nd Anna are retired, but living on the farm north of Plenty- wood. The place is now called the KCR Ranch.[...]school in Plentywood, where he In the fall of 1970 we moved to the fam ily farm which we leased[...]1981. He married Roberta Jo DeTienne on 9-10-82 . from George Kanning until 1976 when Corwin took over the farm. Roberta, the daughter of Bob and Lorraine De Tienne, as born During[...]d Genise. Roberta also attended In the fall of 1976 we moved back to Plentywood where we cur-[...]Home. She was an associate member of Sheridan County Ambulance In March 1977 I r[...]ell servicing firm on a farm north of Plentywood. She has an interest in crocheting and[...]children attend Plentywood School where Kimberly is in the 8th grade and Kelly is in the 5th grade.[...]WAYNE SR. and RUTH KEITH We are members of Plentywood Lutheran Church.[...]6 sisters and 4 brothers: Joan (Mrs. Dale Bummer) of in February of 195 7 from mnesota. British Columbia, Rodney of Great Falls, Elaine (Mrs. Tom Vitito) of Wayne was born in Bonesteel, SD. He as adopted by Wilton and Brookings, SD, Karl of Salt Lake City, Bonnie (Mrs. Wes Harvey) of Theresa eith of Big Stone City, SD. He has 1 stepbrother, W1I on Austin, TX, Julie (Mrs. Rowland Gray) of Seattle, Irene (Mrs. Dean (Chuc ) eith, Jr., 3 brothers and 2 sisters, Clarence Bevier, of ielsen) of Great Falls, ary Severson of Plentywood, Corwin of issoun; James . Taylor, Longmont, CO; enneth Ham n, Sunfish Reserve and Spencer of Plentywood. We were all together in June of Lake, ; Doris Stanley, St. Loui[...]s 1 sister, axine ( rs. Eldon Wahl) who hves east of Ruth as born in Clin on,[...]Ph,logios, of O nni on, T .[...]ranch r for 6 mon hs, th n mov d south of Redstone Joe and Louise Kavon lived in their[...]1962, Wayn ent to or for Peavy El vator Co. of Plen- at the Pioneer anor, although her eyesight is failing, she is very ac- ood. In 1964 he as transf[...]d bac to Pl n ood. In The farming operations of Joe and Louise have been purchased by the fall of 1966, e moved to Conrad, T, for Peavy. Then he went to a nephew, Paul . Kavon and ife, Anna. Paul is a son of Joe's brother or for Farmer's Union[...]mov d back Anthony, who lived in Wisconsin. Anna is the daughter of Louis Ham- to Plentywood. Wayn ark d at th Farm r's Union Elevator until mel, a farmer from e Albin, IA. Paul spent over 6 years in he avy, September of 1979, hen he ent to ork for Plenty ood El ctric.[...]S Helena, a light cruiser named after the capitol of Ruth has be n or ing at Sheridan[...]e Pacific Ocean, landed on a Japanese held island of by a hit-and-run driver at age 5. Wayn[...]r Christensen Construction, Tracy served the rest of the enlistment aboard the USS Hornet, in t[...] |
| [...]s for Sheehan Exploration, Sidney. Peggy Ann, who is 19, also works for employed by th[...]Frederick from Medicine Lake. They were married in 1936. Hazel[...]graduated from Medicine Lake in 1932 and attended 1 year of college JOHN and BERNETT (PENNY) KEMP[...]ears. He then leased Art Thunem's station winter of 1956 when John was engaged in land and title work[...]years. They bought the Montana Inn Hotel in 1962 from Ray and oil industry after graduating from the U of TX. He and Penny, from Nettie Tittle, which they opera[...]ught the Sioux Falls, SD, were married in August of 1954 and built a home in Hotel i[...]has a boy, Jeffrey, and a girl, Kourtney, not yet of school age. Debbie has 2 small daughters, Shannon and Lisa Hatton of Birm- ingham, AL, and Jim has 2 boys, James and Jody of Globe, AZ.[...]of Plentywood HS. Leo and his wife, Twila, the forme[...]Michelle. The children all graduated from college and have good jobs,[...]working in the LA area. Dan, the oldest, is married and with wife Jan,[...]Terry joined the Navy when he graduated from high school and John and Penny were firmly[...]ancy live in San Jose, CA, and have great future from oil, and was a great place to live. Their success[...]own construction com- be attributed to the help of many friends in the county, since the oil[...]Sacramento, CA. Paul lives at the family home and is a junior by negotiating deals with the oil compa[...]t-time for his dad. Once John owned a block of leases in the Outlook area and was[...]business for a few years and is now editor of a sports magazine and John remembers when Mr. Kal[...]tywood area in 1917, They have fond memories of Ed Ferguson who owned the Blue[...]n they first arrived he favored them with the use of his Plentywood, where he did c[...]dent in the Muddy River south of Plentywood. Mr. Ketterman died in[...]1958 at the age of 82. rs. Ketterman died in 1963 at the age of 93. MERLE and HAZEL (FREDERICK) KETTERMAN[...]Their daughter, Lucille, died in 1969 at the age of 57 and a son, Hugh, Merle Ketterman , the son of Paul and Mary Ketterman , was born at the age of 61 . 10-16-06 in Carrington, ND. Merle is the only one of 7 chirdren to re- The surviving children are: Bertha Berg of Sunnyside, WA; Helen[...] |
| Plumb and Isabelle Gottwig of Seattle; and Merle of Plentywood. At the Republic Airline employee and they reside at Mandan, ND. time of their death, they had 16 grandchildren and 12 gre[...]d and confirmed at Plentywood Lutheran, graduated from[...]n there 7-15-04. In recently moved from Salt Lake City to Dallas and is assistant chief of 191 O the west beckoned to them and they settled[...]Communication for Associated Press. miles south of Outlook. (Arnold and I still own the 11 acres of the original yard, where church and school were[...]Mother, having grown up in Wisconsin in a family of 9 children with Daniel Howard King, born 7-9-37 in Glasgow, was the son of neighbors nearby. Making a living on the prairie[...]o build a barn or chicken graduated from Westby HS in 1955 and Molar Barber College, Fargo[...]l Detectives Assoc. He humble, simple life, full of good memories. There were no highways,[...]nd church and ing. After returning from the service, he completed welder's training in sc[...]the feathers and cleaned them) and bake 15 loaves of bread-all on the coal stove-for some event at the[...]closed, and we went to Hamley School. I graduated from Outlook HS in 1931. On 11 -7-34 Arnold Kienitz an[...]Daniel King . Kienitz of Glencoe, MN. His mother died when he was 2; his f[...]wood Barber Shop until he became too ill life and is presently working at P'wood City Shop. I sold Tup[...]d as a represen- a "Resale & Antique Shop" and it is interesting. tative of American Republic Insurance Co.[...]Sharon Wanous, Wadena, is his sister. Linda Super, Colstrip,[...]T is a foster sister. He married Doris Wells Le 1s, Bi[...]children are Duane Tofalla (6 children), Clyde Le is (2[...]n (1 child), Randy Diegle (1 child) and Donald Le is (1 child).[...]Danny d1 d 4-21 -82 at the age of 44 in Billings of lung cancer[...]of God Church ith int rmen m the cElro C metery.[...]from the story "Footprints in the Sand."[...]12-1-1882 at Forest River, D, and Alice graduated from PHS in 1956-attended U of IA, Bro n Radio Institute Th resa[...]d U at issoula, served in the avy for 4 years and is a commander parents. Dad died 7-9-[...]12-26-80; both are buried in rn aval Reserves. He is broadcast executive for Associated Press in[...]C metery. Dallas, TX. He married Sandra cCullough from Rutland, VT, in Hawaii y sis[...]try school in Dist. 76 tywood Lutheran, graduated from PHS in 1962, and attended U of (King School)-4 years for my s[...]il the and Denver. In 1964, she married Gene Haga of Velva, D, at San district as consolidated with Dist. 20. The year of my sister's 8th Diego, CA. Michael was born in 1965 at Oxnard, CA. Gene is a grade graduation, o[...] |
| had 6 months. In March and April of that year, Maretta had to cram to[...]exams. She apparently oceans, Gulf of Mexico, Niagara Falls, Plymouth Rock, 43 states a[...]he tied with Curtis Stadstad for the county honor of Canada plus Grandma Moses, the famou[...]r was Miss Ethel Holmquist, who She is from the same line of Mayflower descendents as Howard. now resides at t[...]ollected and loaned many antiques to the Sheridan from high school in 1942, Curtis was validictorian and[...]ffice at the courthouse. She now has an Associate of Arts several years. Garnette worked 11 years at Sheridan Memorial degree from Diablo Valley College, Concord, CA; a BA degree a[...]Hospital. She managed the Plentywood branch of L & M Cleaners for : degree in business ed. from Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ.[...]doubling as alterations seamstress. Presently she is employed as a special education teacher at Arcadi[...]care for him during his treatment for lung cancer from October Maretta has been married to Cruz Ra[...]eans, LA; with faith in God and help from Sheridan County friends, they started Michael, em[...]liam, Robert, Ernest Griselda, who died at 1 year of age.[...]I graduated with the 1944 graduating class of Plentywood HS and story); Elizabeth Ol[...]started working for Sheridan County on August 21 of that year. My Clyde, Seaforth, MN[...]are: Ervin, Norman, Vernon (all deceased); Clerk of District Court and Lloyd A. Markell, County Superintendent of Palmer, Hemet, CA; Maynard, Fresno, CA; Harry, Marysville, CA; Schools. Carl died in February of 1953, and I was appointed Clerk of Murland, Glasgow, 1 sister, Nathleen[...]h me until she died in 1980, just one month short of her 96th birthday.[...]Linda Lindell, born 6-9-51 in Plentywood, MT is the oldest HOWARD and GARNETTE (LINDELL) KING daughter of Murland and Gladys Lindell and granddaughter of Ted and Howard King was born 7-27-07 to Her[...]ved with her grandmother on Kings Hill until King of Redwood Falls, MN and is a direct descendent of the Mayflower 8-31-66, when her grandm[...]Howard hauled her to school until she graduated from PHS in 1970. Howard and Garnette were marri[...]Nettie Lindell died, John Super, son of Sam and Charlotte Super, was born 7-30-45 in Lind[...]raft at Santa Monica in graduated from TBI, Ellendale, D ay 1973 and returned to Plenty-[...]ywood. Their and raised cattle for 17 years north of Comertown. Garnet e was a d[...] |
| [...]orwegian Independence Day in Mg. Co. of Portsmouth, OH. On 7-19-53 , he married Mary Louise Plentywood, MT, grew up on a farm northwest of Comertown. Winter Morasko in Glend[...]h burned in their house fire management of Kitzenberg's Style Shop. at Wadena, MN a few year[...]acrobatics, ballet and twirling. She was a member of the Tap Dance Team , organized and directed by Au[...]for many different activities and quite a number of talent shows around the area. They won many first[...]anada, Mexico, Minnesota, Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, San Diego Zoo, also sights in Los Angele[...]graduated from PHS in 1972, from U of OR in Eugene in 1976, attend-[...]ed Boston University and graduated from the U of M Dental School.[...]He is married to Dr. Stella Marie Kitzenberg, an endodo[...]graduated from PHS in 1974. She attended the College of St. Benedict[...]Olson of Dutton, T. They make their home in Shelby, here ar is[...]community service. The itzenbergs are proud of their accomplish- After returning to Plentywood,[...]for ments and service to the people of Plen ood and Sheridan County. Jack and Emma Prath[...], had come to Pl n ood. Grandmoth r and One of Plentywood's oldest businesses is Kitzenberg s Style Shop, Gerda died of the flu in 918. Gerda left a son, a daughter, and hus- hich opened for business in 1912 and is still being operated by the band. found[...]nd itzenberg, By the arly '20s, 4 of th family h d left Plenty ood to find or Sr. pass[...]includes her fami• Henri son School est of to n. Sh lat r mam d Ralph J er. Th y ly, friends[...]ughter, Dorothy, all living m Great Falls. unt Su is the only one of children. He owns 2 jewelry stores called GLW Des[...]and she 1s 92 years young and very alert. England is office manager of a medical chnic in Grass Valley, CA,[...]e married Hazel Darrel Kitzenberg graduated from PHS. He enlisted in the avy in Fridley[...]and served on the USS Terry. After his discharge from the avy, age of 3. Later they had 2 more daughters. Ed had a drayline and he attended the U of T in Missoula and Rocky Mountain College i[...] |
| The oldest of Grandmother Martha's children, Jacob "Jack"[...]stayed in Plentywood. He was born in the village of R0tnes on the Einar, youngest son of Andrew and Amalia (Olson) Klofstad, (see Island of Engel0y that lies out in the North Norwegian Sea[...]mare, ND 7-21 -11. The 5 about 50 air miles north of the Arctic Circle and between the cities of older children born to this union were[...]Bjarne, all deceased, and Oswald, 12-23-03 of Plentywood. Their was built in 1250. Jack married[...]west in mother, Amalia, a resident of Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home, lived 1913 to tak[...]Einar graduated in a class of 12 from Outlook HS in 1930. Money City Cafe.[...]ayline (Jack's Transfer] and had the from NMC in Havre in 1935 and began teaching that fall[...]wood Lutheran by held until his death in February of 1948. Re[...]t he should have equal time so Einar spent 9 July of 1976 at the age of 91.[...]Myrtle, daughter of Lars & Guri (Aarhus) Johnson (seep. 639 Sh.[...]Daybreak) born 9-12-15, was one of 7 children: Garnet, deceased;[...]Elmer born 8-26-13 is retired and lives in Rochester, MN; Rudolph,[...]to Betty Wilson of Seeley Lake, is a well known western artist and[...]heir first home was a teacherage 8 x 13 ft., part of the were born in Plentywood, were members of the American Lutheran schoolhou[...]n 1939 they had a small Church and all graduated from the Plentywood schools. Kathryn, born[...]for J.C. Penney Co. for 4 years after graduating from to Myrtle. high school. She married Orvin Grimsrud in July of 1939. Orvin drove for Greyhound for 35 years. Th[...]ed and live in Billings. They have a son, Warren of Bountiful, UT and a daughter, Loita of Kirkland, WA. Jack, born in 1916, was very active in sports at Plentywood High. He graduated from St. Olaf College and taught school in Flaxville,[...]years. He served in the army during the war. He is now retired and spends his summers in Montana an[...]Jr. Barbara, born in 19 8, after graduating from high school, attended Butte Business College, and married Kai Hyyppa in December of 1939. Kai is a mining engineer. They lived in Whitehall, MT fo[...]tired and live in Butte. They have 3 sons: Donald of Helena, Raymond of Denver, CO and Jack of Bozeman. Home in Plentywood,[...]and worked for old townsite across from Wildwood Park. The old townsite was a Charles cLa[...]ant lot Marines, he met and married Edna Sorensen of Racine, WI. She was for ballgame[...]head the tool and die trade. They have a son: Rod of Micicot, WI and a hunting coutee,[...]th enjoy each time they come home. daughter, Mary of Burlington, WI. Ross and Edna are now retired and Gary graduated from PHS in 1957, received the Eagle Scout live near H[...]al CAA had, and received his BA in math from Concordia. He and his wife, Bar- in Chicago and later in Salt Lake City. She is married to Harvey Allen, a bara (Helbing of Billings), reside in Wausau , WI, where he works[...]have 3 children; Kari, Eric and daughters: Linda of Great Falls, Cathy of Bellingham, WA, Barbara Gail Casey. of Whitehall and Robin of Seattle. Doris and Harvey live in Sheridan, Glen (born 2-24-44) graduated in a class of 55, largest to date, MT. from PHS in 1962, like his father and brother,[...] |
| Fort Sill, then graduated from U of M in 1969. He works for Blue Cross and resides in Missoula with wife, Charlene (Goldhahn of Geraldine, MT) and 2 children, Kristi and Jason.[...]farmed. James, Sr. died in 1959 at age 68. Mary is in a nursing home in Culbertson. At the "[...]perated a mercantile sto~e, was a representative of the Federal Land Bank and the mayor of Froid for 11 years; he also had farming interest[...], Al, Keith, Wayne, and Bryce. (Strandlund) came from Minnesota with her Swedish parents to a[...], Orv , and Renee Knudsvig. homestead northeast of Froid. Beverly was one of 1O children. Jack[...]at age 80. Later Esther married Reuben Lindskoog of[...]tywood to live until her death in 1979 at the age of 83.[...]12-29-73 when Herb was called to be pastor of Plentywood Lutheran various oil companies in Mon[...]Herb was born at Everett, WA, the seventh child of Leif and Inga as a secretary for Kenneth D. Coll[...]now deceased. Four Knick children graduated from PHS. Bill (born 3-5-45) attend- His fath[...]e Army 3 years. Herb graduated from Everett HS in 1952, from Everett Jr. College, A~er attending EMC in Billings and graduating from U of M at Missoula, and Western WA College w[...]d his internship at Orfordville, WI and graduated from 9-18-71. They have sons, James and Marshall, and[...]62. Carolyn (born 5-25-46) attended 3 years of high school and Sandy was b[...]ul. Her parents were William and Alvina graduated from Hillcrest Christian School at Medicine Hat, Alta.[...]n and raised their daughter and Canada. Her dream of becoming a nurse was realized when she[...]d Herb and Sandy met at a U of MN Lutheran Students meeting and resides on a far[...]e, Tin Tony (born 1-29-50) attended MSC and is married to Ann Chandler 1962 when ~er[...]neezer Lutheran. Sandy (3-27-71 ). Both graduated from MSC and taught school. They reside in[...]at the Culbertson Hospital. Moving to the prairie of Belgrade with children, Geri, Brian and Sheila. T[...]the ~orthe~st M~ntana was a bit of a culture shock for Sandy, after grow-[...]n 12-28·81 they moved to at Ba er, MT, where Don is high school vice principal and football[...]rlotte, in Peggy (born 4-21 -53) attended U of M at Missoula for a year and[...]1955 and Joel, in 1968. Cynthia graduated from PHS in 1981 and is a returned to Plentywood to work for Sheridan Flo[...]junior in ursing at the U of MT. Charlotte attended Plentywood schools married Bernie Wold and they reside on a farm/ranch northwest of and graduated from Belgrade HS in 1984. Joel attended grade school P[...]and junior high in Plentywood and is in the 10th grade at Belgrade. Jim and Bev have many pleasant memories of growing up in large[...]lies, sharing happy times and problems alike, and of rearing their[...]gave her a chance to visit with some of the first settlers who had vivid own children- an[...]memories of living in sod houses and tilling the wild prairie[...]Sandy now works at the Bozeman Hospital where she is night supervisor of nurses. ORVILLE and JEANETTE KNUDSVIG Some of the activities that Herb was involved with hile l[...]rive Herb lists the highlights of his life: All the people who have shown In at 335[...]and love, kindness and acceptance of me during my life. Farmers Union. Bud Blac[...] |
| [...]D. Herb passed away in April 1950 after suffering from mouth promise of resurrection bringing hope.[...]d and worked until she married The marriage of Sandy and the birth of my children; working with a Tilford. They lived and farmed on the Hazel Godfrey place northeast of committed and caring Ambulance Crew in Plentywood[...]Plentywood which they had purchased. They retired from farming in Starting a new Mission Church in[...], the first Sunday we met together; Having people from Syme of Raymond, their great-nephew. former parishes visi[...]es, and smelling that unbelievably pleasant aroma of old cow manure in his barn, and his pipe smoke in[...]gmore, was born 10-14-01 at Twin Bridges, MT, one of 13 children born to Lillie J. and James C. Wigmo[...]Emma and Tilford Kyllo. graduated from high school. She had 4 sisters, all in Spok[...]e resides at Chester, MT few days of her twin. and Donald Wigmore in Glasgow.[...]dore and Muriel Lagerquist. I was the first child of 3. I have 2 November of 1945.[...]rade and ladies ready-to-wear store and bought it from Bessie in 1947. Her store graduated from PHS in 1962. After high school, I completed a cou[...]he street to the J. 0. Johnson building, where it is still located. 1964. She owned and operat[...]year, I enlisted in Mrs. Koser was a member of Eastern Star, Plentywood Congrega-[...]Her parents operated a dairy farm about 15 miles from Minneapolis. Her children are Mrs. Robert Clemens ( arjorie) of Kalispell, and Lois was the third child of 7. Living members are Edwin, Leo, Dennis, Sheldon E. Koser of Bigfork, one son Fergus Gary Koser was killed on[...]17-46. She has 3 grandchildren: Thomas R. Clemens of Raymond, graduated from high school at Crookston, MN in 1963. She worked[...]ral office work before marriage. Roger L. Clemens of Fairban s, AK . Iva has 7 great-grandchildren: Pa[...], Baker, OR; Tara Lee, Tori and Ran- dall Clemens of Raymond, WA; and Tracey Clemens of Billings, MT. TILFORD and |
| [...]y (7), and Nicole (4). After being discharged from the Navy in 1971, we returned to Plentywood, wher[...]ated 2 JOHN and GAY LANEY miles east of Plentywood. We presently manufacture kitchen cabi[...]and Brad moved to Plentywood, in Sept. of 1971. They purchased the home of Martin Nelsons at 338 West 1st Avenue. John was e[...]June 1958, where Gene was to begin from PHS in 1975 and John in 19 76. Brad graduated from Rangely HS the first of 22 years as the Plentywood Superintendent of Schools. in 1980. John was transferred to Rangely, CO in 1978 and then in They came from Bainville, where Gene had been a teacher, coach a[...]born in Rolette Co., ND on 8-21 -22 and graduated from O'Toole law firm. high school in Overly,[...]Dalenne married Tim Schmidt in April of 1978, and is now living in service in WWII (2 years spent in the European theater of war) he Gillette, WY, where her husband is employed by Gearhardt. John mar- graduated with a BS degree in education from Minot State College in ried Joni Robinson in Plentywood in June of 1978. John and Joni and 1949. He married Noreen Lenz of Ray, ND on 9-29-45 and taught th[...]Sara and Christopher, live in Plentywood where he is elementary grades in Ray from 1946-48 . He moved with his family to[...]leted work on a Rangely, CO in August of 1982, and graduated in 1984 from Montana Master's degree in school admin . by spending summers at the U. of Tech at Butte with a degree in petrol[...]as born during the depression 5-18-33, the second of 5 from the school was cleared and an elementary playground was real- children of Lars and Laura Larsen of Dagmar. My folks immigrated from ized. Also during his tenure a new vo-ag building[...]duce and livestock for an ample supply of food. My father shipped a[...]carload of fat steers and received less for the whole lot th[...]35.00. It was a busy day and dinner time-the lump of coal Gene is a member of the Plentywood Lutheran Church. He belongs[...]ne. The dessert was provided by to the Masons and is a past president of the Plentywood Shrine Club. my mother and I had eaten a piece of pie for breakfast. When Axel un- He is a past president of the Lions Club and a director of the Montana covered the pie and noticed a[...]here has been a two-legged cat here!). 7-1-80 and is employed by Collins Insurance Agency and the Cont[...]was born in Williston, Don 1-10-25 and graduated from I enrolled at RMC in Billings,[...]n 1942. She attended inot State College and the U of D enlisted in the Air Force. This 4-year tour of military duty took me to before marrying Gene in 1945. oreen is a member of the Plentywood various parts of the world and to Denmar , where I have "roots." Lutheran Church. She is also a member of Eastern Star, the Daughters I was a crew member on the plane that transported the replica of of the Nile, the Sheridan Mem. Hosp. Aux. and a past member of the the "Spirit of St. Louis" from Long Beach, CA, to Paris for Warner Bros. Village[...]itting, crocheting, bridge and movie of Charles Lindberg. After my discharge, I attended[...]Morse, who became my wife in 1963. Her father was from Maine and school in Bainville for 6 years before[...]her mother had come with her folks from Missouri to homestead in the graduating from PHS in 1964. She graduated from Minot State College Bitteroot Valley.[...]e has taught in several schools in north- of Reserve hile Rosemary taught in the Plentywood el[...]school. Son, Bruce, was born 9-25-66 and is a high school senior. In Kent Nathe, and 2 childr[...]1967 I started farming the Jensen farm east of Antelope. Mary Beth was born 12-19-50 in Williston. Mary attended schools I am proud of my Danish heritage. In 1973 we spent 3 weeks in in Bainville and Plentywood and graduated from PHS in 1968. She Denmark during Christmas visiting all the relatives, many of whom graduated with a BS degree in elementary ed.[...]r in special have since visited us. ed. from Eastern MT College in Billings. She has ta[...] |
| [...]'s Union Con- 12- 7-41 . There we visited cousins of Rosemary's mother and learned ventio[...]ster, Mary, traveled in that they are descendants of Robert E. Lee and a former governor of the Scandinavian countries. Virginia, Sam Smith.[...]Vyrion G. Larsen, son of Evald J. and Violet Simonson Larsen was Eval[...]other, Richard (Dick) Larsen, Dagmar. Alfred came from Denmark at the age of 5. Alexandra came born 10-30-43 in Cutbank, MT. from South Dakota with her parents who were born in De[...]Plentywood, where he graduated from high school. Vyrion especially quite a few times[...]e: Valborg (deceased), first one chosen from Plentywood to participate in the East-West Alvin,[...]e opportunity. She rented Vyrion her half-section of land by seismograph work and worked for Pepsi-Col[...]urch. Sharon was born 8-25 -44 in Plentywood. She is the Henrietta Simonson on the farm near Antelope 2-2 2-17. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clair Johnson of Raymond. Three children We lived in the Coal[...]1979 from PHS, then attended 2 years of Airline School in Rapid City,[...]d Evald Larsen. manager of Mesaba Airlines in Huron, SD. She then went to wo[...], ND as a travel agent. On 2-8-84, Jill graduated from In 1944 we took Richard (Dickie) Island int[...]ines Flight-Attendant Training in Dallas, TX. She is cur- him as his mother, Valborg (Evald's sister)[...]in Tacoma and adopted her 2 1981 from PHS. She is attending Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. girl[...]llen was born 7-19-65 in Plentywood. He graduated from us great-grandparents. Dick is an electrician and plumber doing con-[...]In June of 197 4 Vyrion and Sharon were divorced. We n[...]arm his grandmother's half section in the members of the Golden Years Club. We belong to St. John's Lu[...]employed by Perruce Church in rural Westby. Evald is a member and treasurer of the Moose Construction Co. at the Fo[...]sed during the depression years so know the value of ranching partnership and in 1967 Vyri[...]s very little buying-on - Vyrion is a member of the Plentywood Lutheran Church and has credit.[...]served on the Church council. He was a member of Jaycees and is a In 1942 when we lived near Clear Lake, we were blocked in most member of the Plentywood Elks. of the winter. Evald had to walk 5 miles to Coalridge to get food. We were almost out of coal when a 3-day storm broke. Our neighbor Lon Myers had a team of horses so Lon and Evald started early in the morn[...]ept for a 3-year interval. horses were played out from walking through snow up to their bellies,[...] |
| [...]began farming Henry Gronvold's homestead east of Plentywood in decided to go to Chicago, IL, where[...]1945, and Helen Gronvold's homestead east of Antelope in 1949. We in the Marshall Field Store.[...]e since. a cream station in Crosby. In the spring of 1941 , Frank and Newman Martha was born 11 -26-22 in Plentywood, third child born to Power of the Crosby Creamery hired me to open a Creamery S[...]to stores and cafes in Plenty- the age of 82 . Henry Granvold died at his daughter's home a[...]2-11 -16, The substation was located in the back of the Redmond Tire Shop on died 8-21 -18 of scurvy. the west side of Main Street.[...]d school at Antelope, then Eden Valley, northeast of I married Mildred Ness, daughter of Anton and Randi Ness of Col- Reserve, and graduated from Plentywood HS in 1941 . In 1942 I went umbus, ND[...]er. The Creamery was in operation until the death of Frank Power in the fall of 1972. I then went to work as a custodian at the P[...]ars and at the Sheridan County Treasurer's office from Martha and Adol[...]We are active members of the Montana Farmers Union, the Golden[...]Years Club of Plentywood, the Sons of Norway Lodge and the P'wood[...]Lutheran Church. Adolph has served on the board of directors for the[...]Church and FU Trading Co. and served as president of that[...]board for 3 years. He also served as president of the Sons of Norway[...]Lodge for 1 year. At present, he is on the board of directors for the[...]also social director for the Sons of Norway Lodge, sec. of the Plen-[...]tywood FU Local, and vice pres. of the County Council on Aging. We[...]attending Sons of Norway and FU conventions. In early 1983 we[...]I am sharing some of my space with my sister, Irene Syrstad,[...]BY DEAN and CAROLYN (LEE) MUELLER 7-14-42. Donald is married to Virginia Willard, daughter of Floyd and I (Carolyn Ann Lee) was[...]child born to Adolph and artha Lee. I graduated from PHS in 1970, at- 1-31 -75. Donald is an elementary teacher in the Plentywood School[...]Bobby Dean Mueller in lives in Centralia, WA, and is employed by the state as a Juvenile Of- Plentywood on 5-27 -72. He 1s area supt[...]rvice Co. with ficer at the Green Hill School. He is married to Sharen Drew, daughter Oilfield Workover Rigs. We moved to Sidney, Tin January of 1973, of Donald and Violet Drew, of aselle, WA, and has a son, Michael,[...]an dept. Adolph E. Lee 2-6-05, second child of Edward (born 2-6-1878, died 7-13-65) and Gina Sne[...]mily moved to his father's homestead 9 miles west of Plentywood. He attended the Lee School until old[...]lentywood and Redstone and Plentywood and Westby. From 1936 to 1940, he rented the William Leader place,[...]and Emil Rost. Adolph married Martha C. Granvold of Antelope in Plentywood, 6-11 -44 .[...] |
| [...]ker as we adopted 3 Howard graduated from MSU and is electrical engineer at Boeing in children, relatives on Bob's side of the family; namely, Scott, Jason Evere[...]ore with the she married Mike Whalen of Billings; daughter is Jessica Ann. birth of Bobby Fay. We moved to Casper, WY in November 197[...]vanston, WY in February 1980. We are members of the Elks Club. As a family, we enjoy downhill ski[...]r yard or working on the basement. We've had lots of practice in all of our moves across the country. HAROL[...]RONVOLD) SYRSTAD (Sister of Martha Lee) Irene M. Gronvold, (born 9-17 -13) first child born to Henry and Helen Gronvold, graduated from Antelope HS in 1932 and attended MT St. Normal Co[...]for a few years. He later went to work for the U of WA as a radio engineer. When he retired,[...]died in 1972. Mother lived with them 4 years and is now resident of Arnold was born 8-20-17 to Fred and Emilia[...]Archer and Redstone schools, graduating in 1943 from RHS. When he tana, then farmed with Ernst and Elm[...]ur contest in Plentywood, the $25 check was a lot of Grover Fulkerson) as funeral was delayed until he[...]ng in Georgia; sailed to S. strength of the right arm made it easier to play. He played f[...]d with Ernst until and Frances Evenson of Raymond (pg. 721 SD). She attended Gibson he rent[...]ywood, purchas- school and graduated from Plentywood HS in 1943. They worked for ing it in[...]layed son) Deem in edicine Lake in the house that is now a ceramic shop. for dances. In[...]Bros. Garage and playing for dances. He worked from 4 A.M. to 12 farm west of town where they had milk cows, chickens, turkeys,[...]hen worked for Ford Body Shop in Plen- graduated from MLHS in 1939.[...]1957 (she was second daughter) so 8 divided by 2 is 4: and Diane Cynthia was born 8-4-57. All graduated from PHS. Ralph , Workover Rig Crew Chief in Evanston,[...]terinary tech . and health ed., married Lonn Kirk of Cascade in 1975; children are Joshua, Chri[...] |
| The Lees are members of Plentywood Lutheran Church. Alice was due to hardships of the times. active in Church, Choir, ALCW and work[...]ns and bowlers and played southwest of Plentywood. Our son Gary and wife Julie live on t[...]Dennis Ronald, born 2-23-47 at Blythe, graduated from PHS in 1965. He married Connie Glidden 1966, sons[...]tywood. Terry Alvin, born 2-5-53, graduated from PHS 1971 and MSU Bozeman 1975. He married Mary Gr[...]ry works full-time as a nurse. They are co-owners of a bakery with twin Gary and Kathy. Terry has his pilot's license. Gary Allan, also born 2-5-53, graduated from PHS 1971 , attended MSU 2 quarters, then[...]SHEILA MARIE (MEHL) LEE many, then graduated from EMC 1977. He married Kathy McChesney[...]elmer was born in Plentywood on 12-2-48 , the son of Henry and in Sidney 6-24-78 and now live there op[...]Boy Bakery. Genevieve (Ruggles} Lee of Westby. He attended the Coalridge School Luane Carolyn, born 3-30-56 graduated from PHS in 1974 and through the 7th grade and then attended Westby Schools. After high from Acme Beauty School in Billings in 1975. On 8-23-7[...]nded Northern MT College in Havre and Dwight Ebel of Medicine Lake. They live in Williston, ND, she is a received a 2-year certificate in[...]-21 -78, and Thea Lane, born 2-22-81. Sixth child is Deb- brother. In 1975, after his brot[...]oanne, born 10-17-68 . She attends Plentywood HS, is active in started working at Big M[...]Fairview with his wife Patricia and and Vera Lee of rural Plentywood. He attended Plentywood schools and daughter Jessica. His sister Kim is attending college. His parents, was confirmed in[...], and nephew Jacob, live on the farm 9 miles west of For several years he worked at the Orpheum an[...]was born in Williston, D on 7-5-50, the daughter of Marlowe and[...]was appointed Sheridan Co. Librarian in · ay of 197 4 and have held[...]Sarah is a sophomore in Plentywood. I have 5 brothers; Dan[...]indy and children, Jennifer and Scott, live north of Westby; Alan lives[...]Plentywood; and Jim is attending college. On 9-3-73, he married Julie Whittaker. They have made their home southwest of Plentywood, where Gary operates his father's farm[...]Diane Lee was born 10-27-55 in Scobey, a daughter of the Gust Leeseberg came from Wadena, MN. He married Daisy late George Whittake[...]She has 2 sisters, Whitish, daughter of Peter and Clara Whitish , in Scobey on January Johnette, Mrs. John Grefe of Reserve, and Linda, Mrs. Roger Nelson of 29. Her folks attended the wed[...] |
| [...]nold was born on 8-26-10 , in Nelson, WI, the son of Tom and ing with his folks to the Daleview area[...]ed tended Redstone school, but began working away from home as a about 12 miles east of Plentywood. young boy herding cattle for Jack Ben[...]tended a little country schoolhouse about 2 miles from the Matkin and Forrest Goodman. Art loved horses[...]Fitzer at Logansport, IN. Swanson of Spokane, WA, Margaret Shull, Olive Rombough, and[...]Grantham. He came to Olson, all of Pasco, WA, and Evelyn Sperline of Edmonds, WA. the Welliver area to find a place to[...]ason Grantham. drove a team of horses on a scraper for a county gravel job north of I attended Welliver school until 1922, when we moved north of town. When the county bought a patrol, he taught himself how to Plentywood to the B. J. Fridley farm and graduated from 8th grade at operate the patrol, r[...], the W. D. Dooleys and rated one of the top patrol operators in Montana. Judd and Ida[...]the age of 2 years with her parents, Ted and Mary Ann Nelson. She We farmed east of Plentywood with my folks who were farming[...]bushel and homestead 2 miles east of Dooley. One of Beulah's early memories of eggs for 12¢ a dozen. My folks moved to Medicine[...]g the "dirty thirties." Financially top of a pile of household belongings by the slough east of town and things were on the upswing, so we were able to buy a few head of cat- told her, "stay there," so, there she sat and watched the pioneer town tle and a number of milking cows. of Dooley burn. She had 2 brothers and 2 sisters: Ad[...]mont Nelson, Lillian Kitzenberg (of Plentywood), and Hattie Carlson.[...]Beulah graduated in 1931 from PHS. She and Arnold were married in[...]Construction Company out of Sioux Falls, SD. He was sent to Roswell,[...]Because of ill health, he retired in 1976. He enjoyed huntin[...]the next 20 years together: from grade school, through high school[...]graduation in 1957, Sunday School, confirmation from P'wood Our family began to arrive and we had[...]Grove, OR and was in the Medical Corp of the Army Reserves for 5 We did both grain fa[...]eep business in 1948. We had several hundred head of sheep and a very dependable sheepherder named Pet[...]farm to keep closer watch over the sheep because of TOM and MARY (JOHNSON) LIDAHL[...]was born Tom Richard Lidahl on 2-6-46, second son of Arnold the cattle. In 1975 we sold the farm to St[...]m Lidahl, who was a pioneer policeman in the city of summer and shoveling snow in the winter. I work a[...]Plentywood. My other grandfather, Ted Nelson, is remembered as the Glen-Wood Thrift Shoppe; am a member of the United Methodist carpent[...]ker who built the Blue Moon nite club. church and of the Sherwood Garden Club. I feel fortunate to hav[...]in Plentywood with Joan Larsen as 1st grade many of my family around me and am proud of my 20 grandchildren teacher. Graduated from PHS in 1964. First grade marked the year t[...] |
| [...]entywood, and It was attached to the front of our home and is remembered by Linn Michele, born 6[...]cation, profession and travels have taken us away from My first 18 years were filled with all the[...]2-2-56, Darrel La Vern Lindberg, born 3-6-37, son of Ronald Dale Johnson, and Coach Zoonie McLean, wh[...]and Sylvia Lindberg and grandson of Niels J. and Rosa Nielsen married character, and[...]Ann Charlene Hilyard, born 8-8-40, daughter of Charles a~d Marie Those first Plentywood ye[...]n 1964 when I entered Con- Hilyard of Plentywood. They had no children. cordia Colleg[...]anis and I took off for Portland, OR, and 4 years of Dental School. Graduation with a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 1971 and it was off to Fort Bragg, NC for a 2-year tour of duty in the US Army Dental Corps. That tour of duty was very rewarding professionally as it re[...]in Washington, DC. and an appointment as Chief of Operative Dentistry at Womack Army Hospital, which is the Medical Center for the 82nd Air- borne and t[...]Darrel and Charlene Lindberg. the street from the old East Side Market, and I work across the street from the site of the "old Fretheim building" with my high school[...]conscientious and compassionate, always thinking of classmate, Dr. Britt. the. welfare of others. A photograph of Darrel at age 3, with hand stuff- My wife,[...]ls pocket, carefully tending a half-eaten hot dog from a the second daughter of Clair and Gladys Johnson. She was confirmed[...]icnic, shows that concern. He had saved a portion of the hot in 1962 in the Plentywood Luth. Church b[...]years. During . B~fore grad~ation from Medicine Lake HS and completion of study those years, she was a member of the Raymond Helping Hands 4-H in business admin. at U of T in Missoula, Darrel helped uncles Ben Club. Early childhood memories are of the ice-skating rink Clair flooded and[...]nd the ice slide he built for sled- from the time he could barely see through the steering[...]up. Grandma Nielsen (Rosa) told of what she thought to be a driverless Mary Janis graduated from PHS in 1966.[...]the summer yard to storage bins. of 1964 for Chester and Elsie Olson at the Alta Vist[...]ussell ess. and Kermit Gys'ler at Power's absence of Lalia Wheeler, who was the supervisor at that tim[...]Plentywood, she worked as From J~nuary 1963 to Darrel's death from emphysema. my dental assistant when we first open[...]Gus came to Plentywood in 1906 from orthfield, MN to set up a Dr .[...]homestead 3 miles north of Plentywood on the Raymond Road.[...] |
| [...]he obituary that appeared in the Crosby newspaper is as follows: and Logan.[...]No course in education taught me how to spot a thumb tack on my[...]d chair, how to trip Billy Lee in the aisle seat just as he had often sent Crosby Grocer Lost Life In Front of His Store Thursday Afternoon others sprawling to the floor after study hall dismissal, or how to keep A. H. Lindberg, proprietor of the Southside Grocery, was killed on with the lesson and still watch a little scrap of paper move slowly here accidentally Thursday afternoon about 2:30 in front of his across the floor and jump up in[...]t. When store, when he tried to subdue a team of horses which became un- I started pulling out what seemed to be miles of this invisible wire, I manageable by grasping the reins at the bridle. One of the horses realized this same wire ha[...]When Roger McGowan seemed to be the center of attraction in a and eyewitnesses who saw the[...]camp fire meeting, the girls said, " Miss Prader, how did he expired in a couple of minutes.[...]mice biting him under his heavy The team of horses hitched to a heavy wagon and another[...]Those same courses made no mention of the joy and love I would Crosby from his farm near Plentywood, MT, being driven here b[...]r. Andrew Paulson. In driving to the store, which is located in the dured through the years. office building of the Farmers Elevator on Main Street, the horses[...]walked onto the wagon scale in the street and one of the horses early '30s, even affect[...], I fear it. time, was standing in the doorway of the store, and as the team Sp[...]agers, importing, and seemed to be getting out of control of the driver, he rushed to their gardening[...]Northfield, M , 12-22-1883. He came to Crosby from Plentywood last winter and opened a grocery st[...]He was also for a time employed in the office of the Sheridan County Treasurer of Plen- tywood. Survivors are his wife and 3 children, and his parents of North- field, brothers, Harry and Henry and sister rs. August Bummer of this vicini1y, and other relatives in Minnesota. The surviving relatives have the sympathy of all in their unfortunate grief.[...]s for the funeral have not been completed, but it is expected to be held Saturday afternoon at the[...]rch at I am an inactive member of Sigma Tau Delta. Through the years I 2 o'clock[...]ave been an active Republicanand an active member of the First Con- After Gus' death, Lalia mov[...]I have been a deaconess and Wheeler and her story is told in the Sheridan Daybreak, page 698.[...]on the board of directors of the most recent Community Concert Assn. BERNADINE[...]ugust 12th, near New Rockford, ND, the only child of Swiss parents, John Lucius and Anet a Fried Prade[...]ford. Since 1925 was the last time anyone jus out of high school Don was born in Pleasantville, IA on 7-4-1898; a son of Owen and could teach a rural school, I got a school 9 miles from home, driving Georgia Logan. They lat[...]Montana and homesteaded 6 miles southeast of Flaxville. Don grew up pupils amazed that "teache[...]ounty when he was 19. sandwiches! My first school is now a museum in New Rockford.[...]ose Greff; they lived in the Archer communi- From Jamestown College, in 1930, I graduated Cum Laude[...]rst job. That paid $150 for 2 tion of their home in Plentywood, Rose and a son, Elvin w[...]en the depression lowered it to $135. During part of this time, when a flash flood inundated[...]lived at Hungry Horse, terest. I took a dim view of parting with mine at 6% discount, so I[...] |
| [...]did the shop on 5-27-56. They lived 4 miles east of Plentywood until moving to laund[...]e towels, hair capes and Plentywood in the spring of 1983.[...]Helen married Art Nixon of Coronach in March 1940.[...]Luther and Faye Ridenour, parents of Alice and Jane, were mar- Don farmed until[...]eloping a ted, he continued his life-long hobbies of raising horses, and buying, grain and cattle ranch southwest of Plentywood. selling, and trading antiques and vis[...]entywood. located 3 miles north of Ridenour Ranch, and graduated from PHS. Bernadine lives in Plentywood. A daugh[...], Mrs. Bob Jane, a graduate of MSC in Bozeman, with a BS in education Spoklie, l[...]. Doug taught school for a couple of years, then spent the war years working Farley, l[...]t Long, born 9-25 -1895, in Gotts, KS was the son of tinued to work at the Plentywood Public Library. She is active in Sherman, born 1865 in Kansas and Betsy[...]nsin, died 7-25-44 in Canada. Bill was the oldest of William is an active member of the Old Tractor Club and American 7 children. Mae[...]ased. Ernest Conservation Farmer of the Year award in 196 7 with conservation 5-11-19[...]Alice earned a BS in library science from the U of M in 1939 and Holmes, who was born 12-7-02 on Downing St. in London, England. a MA from the Albion College in 1947. She is a member of the national Her parents were George, 12-1 8-1878[...]ame to Canada on the SS the U of M , Albion College and U of ID, she joined the staff of SU in Canada in 1907. They settled at Scintaluta[...]Assit. Librarian in 1958 and Assoc . Director of Libraries in 1969. She to Whitetail, MT. He barbe[...]W Library Assoc. , Soroptimist Club, Camera Club of Beaver, where the rest of children were born: Lester 10-22-22, Jean Bozeman, ational Audubon Society, t. Inst. of Arts, etc. She is a 11 -14-23, Grant 12-11 -24, twin girls February[...]ary Jane was born in ilwaukee, WI, graduated from PHS and[...]earned a BS degree in nursing from SU. She as a nurse at Sheridan,[...]of Sr;obey. Back row : Bessie[...] |
| [...]-27-28. Ann (Swennes) Plentywood, and attended U of M at Missoula, receiving a BS in wildlife Lund also of Flaxton, was born 2-7-30. We were married in 1951[...]e lease on Flaxton. the Ridenour Ranch from his father and has lived on the farm since. He[...]t time I was married Rosemarie Granvold, daughter of Bjarne and Rosella Granvold working in the courthouse in Bowbells, ND. of Plentywood. There are 4 Lord children: Lila, Jame[...]Bennie taught for 14 years in Plentywood Schools from 1950 to Sage.[...]ce. "Rosemarie and I were married the year of the total eclipse of the In 1955-56 Bennie took a sabbati[...]S degree at sun. That same year my mother's dream of an oil well almost Minot S[...]en quit teaching and we purchased the Dairy Queen from cludes cattle and small grains, mainly wheat. We[...]ndra Feeney and during the summer and Lloyd Marsh of which we have some fine examples. We enjoy old[...]time farming with Ben's folks. cars and are proud of our Studebaker collection. Our main obsession is During the school term of 1967-69 Ben taught in the Raymond with nature. Ou[...]ears in operation. which gives us countless hours of nature study. The dam has been a We bought our present home in 1957 from the Marie Jensen home for a family of beavers, who later moved down Crazy Horse[...]isit by a river otter. We enjoy the yearly return of the Ben has been a member of the Jaycees, Lions Club, and was Scout Great Blue[...]the birds that summer on the Master from 1950-54. farm . We especially enjoy seeing white-[...]Garage. Then opened his own used car lot south of Howard's Body CRAIG and CANDIDA (DOS REIS) LUCAS[...]Shop. Later we purchased the present location from Harold and Lucille Craig is the son of Frank and Irma Lucas of Plentywood, MT. He Everson and erec[...]ers, Keith and Gary, At the time of this writing, Bennie's mother, Ethel Skeem, resid[...]in Flaxton, ND and my mother, Edith Swennes, is living at the Pioneer edicine Lake.[...]Bennie has 2 sisters, Delores (Lund) Coons of Minot, NO, and from PHS in 197 4. Mary Ann (Skeem) Manners, of Los Angeles.[...]I have 1 sister, Jackie Wolters of Sunnyvale, CA, and 2 brothers, He started wo[...]Richard of Kenmare, ND and James of Fargo, ND. 1973 and still works there. Craig started writing to a pen pal club in 197 8, and that is how he met his future wife, Candida Dos Reis.[...]LEO and MARGARET (CYBULSKI) MADSEN Candida is the daughter of Clarimundo and Alice Dos Reis. She has Leo is the son of Marius and Dorothea Madsen (see page 867 of 6 brothers: Elie, Oliver, Henry, Jack, Clarimundo[...]came to Sheridan County in in 1972 and graduated from high school at Brockton, MA. She can 1914 from Denmark. Their 8 children are: Leo, the oldest; G[...]tez, WY; Phyllis, Mrs. Orville Hendrickson, east of Medicine Lake; and[...]bought a small farm 16 miles west of Reserve and moved to Plenty-[...]Margaret was the second of 1Ochildren born to Vincent and Anna[...]Cybulski (see page 61 O of Sheridan Daybreak I). Margaret was born in[...]claim a homestead 6 miles south of Plentywood. Margaret was blessed Their fir[...] |
| [...]from the service and went to work for the RR, Donna an[...]for Farmers Union. One fall day while fixing one of the garage doors at work, he fell 12 feet off a l[...]cided to add on to Les retired from the now Burlington Northern RR 3-1-82. He was the[...]Donna is married, she and her husband Doug Vladic and 2 LE[...]he attended Corner (6 miles from home). Bill is in Billings working with Telecrafter grade school and graduated from Medicine Lake in 1938. He worked in[...]Jones, Fredrick March, and Sylvester and husband, Virginia and Bernhardt Petersen, live 1n Kalispell. axine'[...]so David could be born in the hospital. The farm is located 1 2 from California. Les' brother, Weldon, and his wife, Fannie, live in Great miles southwest of Plentywood. Archie died 8-31-58 and Agnes is 92, Falls. Weldon worked for the AA also, but qui[...]Pioneer Manor. David has 2 sisters: Vernita elson of at Stanford. He is now retired. Plentywood and Scotsdale, AZ, and Helen of Ardmore, OK . Mavis, born 4-26-22 in Plentywood, daughter of Alvin and yrtle David's edu[...]chool. However, after about 6 Aspelund, graduated from PHS in 1940. I have 3 brothers, Myrad, Clif-[...]hey moved to town. The family owned the home that is pres- ford, Lowell.[...]ently known as "The Attic." He graduated from PHS in 1949, then to Mrs. Martin Nelson was[...]nty agent. In the sum- operator from North Dakota. They lived on the ranch, where his mers some of us girls, Betty Raess, Ardelle Stageberg,[...] |
| [...]ed to St. Louis, MO in 1958, where Jack graduated from[...]of Ardmore, OK. Helen and Jack enjoy their grandchil[...]0, when they purchased the Plentywood Rexall Drug from[...]Bob, son of Elaine and Richard Mann of Underwood, ND, grew up[...]came to Dakota Territory from Virginia in 1880. His forefathers were They were for[...]a boy early settlers in America. Richard is of English descent, while Elaine is named Shannon Joseph, born 7-19-63 . They brought nim home from all Norwegian. Her parents were also early residents of North Dakota. Spokane, WA, by car when he was 2[...], a little girl, named Can- Marilyn is the daughter of Clara and Andrew Anderson of dace Mary, born 6-29-66. Shannon attends DeVry Institute of Tech- Crookston, MN. Andy was employed by the NW School of Ag as bus nology in Phoenix, AZ, graduating in June 1984. Candace is at home driver and mechanic. His f[...]tty was born 5-18-37 to Pete and Florence Bykonen of Powers graduated from NDSU with a BS degree in speech and English Ed. In Lake, ND. After Betty's graduation from high school, the family moved 1961 Bob graduated with a BS degree in pharmacy from NDSU and to Reserve, where Pete was a grain buyer[...]aving completed the ROTC program in tywood. Betty is the oldest of 4 children. Carolyn, manages the Plains[...]and Marilyn were married in Crookston in November of otel in Plentywood; Merle farms in Raymond; and Flora is an assis- 1962, and he left for a 2-year assignment in Wurzberg, Germany, tant manager of the Flying J Truck Stop in Culbertson.[...]ng him in June, 1963. They both are members of the Catholic Church, and very much in-[...]many, the Manns lived in a tiny town just outside of Wurz. volved with the Knights of Columbus, Pres. of Guild, past Pres. of 4-H berg. Their neighbors were German,[...]Club. beer truck that delivered a case of beer every week to their landlord For their recre[...]ng, and traveling the American custom of outdoor barbeques, particularly when Bob was when[...]Helen Mann was born 4-2-23 on the homestead ranch of her highlight of their travels was their visit in Sweden with relatives. parents, Archie and Agnes Mann, south of Plentywood. She is the The Manns returned to Bismarck for 2 years where Bob worked at sister of David and Vernita (Nelson). She attended Voight S[...]ught at Priory High (now Mary College), graduated from PHS in 1940 and from the SU School of ursing. then moved to inot,[...]she married James Jackson Cross, a Korean veteran of the Dental Corp, and hey made their home in maril[...]Kathryn Marie was born in inot 6-15-67 and is a senior at PHS, where she is active in music and sports. John Robert was born[...]Minot 10-28 -69 and is in the 9th grade. He recently earned his Eagle[...]tivities of Plentywood Lutheran Church. Marilyn contin[...] |
| [...]he now manages the gift and card departments. She is active in Village Hostesses, Sweet Adelines; enjo[...]Bob has served on the city council, was president of Jaycees, Lions Club, Lutheran Brotherhood, Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis Clubs. He is a member of the Sheridan County Fair Board and of the Elks. He enjoys sports and works with the Boy[...]to raise a family and have a business. Plentywood is a progressive small town and the Manns are proud[...]Peter Marron died in 1933 in the midst of bleak economic times, Mark and John, one year old[...]title to the ranch in April 1935, then got a loan from Wolf Point PCA to I was the middle of 3 sons, born to Charles and Margaret[...]joined by her sister, Marlenee, who farmed north of Scobey. Nancy is the oldest of 5 Katherine, who had been working[...], she children, born to Alfred and Lorraine Cheek of Fargo, ND. sold her cattle, reduced the sheep total to 500 and sold 3000 acres of Nancy and I met at MSU, where I was working[...]our education in 1965. of the ranch and after paying debts the ranch had in[...]scontinue at Oswego, then northwest of Scobey and later at Redstone. Of those teaching in 1977 to help Nancy with the bus[...]he states "I enjoyed teaching and was quite proud of my kids; In 1981, we began work on the Famil[...]mart and willing to learn." She has warm memories of Center at 904 North Sheridan Street. Having const[...]ho had to travel 2 miles to enabled me to do most of the work myself, but because of the size and school. The girl's father h[...]which allowed the girl to get a ride to and from school during the fall following activities: roll[...]and spring. pizzeria. When the basement is finished, there will be other recrea-[...]ip with Melvin Ersness, then leased to Nancy is kept extremely busy with her creativeness at the[...]d shop, but has been devoting time as chairperson of the Sheridan Coun- Barney Simonson. ty Chemical Awareness Group, and is serving on the Diamond Jubilee[...]in New York, ancy and Walter flew Highlights of our years in Plentywood, include serving as Jayce[...]c.-treas., vice pres., and pres.; charter members of P'wood Elk's terest and she ,s planning yet another trip for 1985 when her grand- Club; member of Masonic Lodge; president of the Montana League of niece will graduate from medical school. Cities and Towns in 1983; mayor of Plentywood from 1977 to the pre- ancy's brother, Walter, is retired living in Evanston, IL. sent; and member of the P'wood Diamond Jubilee Organizational Com·[...]Jr., is a fireman m e York City. NANCY MARRON Since 1901 the Marron family has been part of Sheridan County. ALFRED 8. and DOROTHY (HARELAND) MARSH One of the 4 children of Peter and Kate Marron 1s Nancy, born 9-25-06.[...]outside helping Written in loving memory of my father, Alfred and my sister, Arlene with the[...]d, M , in 1905, oldest man; they were inseparable from ice skating and trapping muskrats to of 6 sons and 1 daughter of Fred and ary Marsh and came to riding around on a[...]Sheridan County in 1910. despite living hundreds of miles apart, Grace {Chapin) now of Helena Alf started the K & M Barbe[...]chool in Fargo, and cut many Nancy graduated from PHS in 1925 and it was then she decided to a head of hair and shaved faces for the going rate of so, and 25 , be a teacher and went to University of Montana graduating in 1929 respectiv[...]e often displayed on the barber- school northwest of Scobey, later taught at Raymond and Redstone. At[...]d, she would make the round trip every school day from the Alf abandoned barbering to oversee the operation of the Spot Bar, ranch, except during rough w[...] |
| [...]rented the Marron ranch, where they had 500 head of formed a partnership with his brot[...]Construction. During this time, he was a member of the Montana Na- Dorothy (Hareland), born in[...]l Guard and retired in 1972 as Commanding Officer of the Plen- Plentywood in 1927. After her marriage[...]Delbert married Faye Lee, daughter of Alfred and Clara Lee, in cellent cook," Dorothy u[...]and they had 5 children. Les, married Peg Conners of Miles City. an "eatery" at Swede Anderson's " Moo[...]he Pioneer and joined the Marines and is presently stationed at Camp David. Last, Manor.[...]but not least, is Tracie, who is in the Navy and is presently stationed in[...]Delbert is still dabbling in construction, specializing in t[...]trical trade. Faye is specializing in grandchildren and bowling.[...]When our dad, Fred Marsh, was asked how many kids he had he[...]hat we each had the same sister for a grand total of 7,[...]icker Alf and Dot became the proud parents of Arlene Marie on 3-5-31. results than[...]born at Hutchinson, MN on 5-2-07 , the second son of Fred and majored in speech and music at Mt. St. S[...]Mary Marsh. When he was about 4 years of age, the family moved to a receiving her bachelors degree at the Institute of Logopedics in homestead near Do[...]tywood, Pud attended school in town and graduated from PHS with career in speech and learning disabilities for exceptional children. It the class of 1927. He worked for Westland Oil Co. in Plentywoo[...]entering the this field as they taught at the U of Conn, Northwestern Univ. and were Army[...], and instrumental in the founding and developing of a speech and hearing later in the G[...]Pud served on the Plentywood Volunteer Fire Dept. from speech and hearing problems, at the U of AZ. 1933-61[...]s daily pinochle games with his cronies. Pud died of a (Cindy) was born, to be followed several years[...]and outspoken. These are all words In April of 1983, Arlene was stricken with a fatal heart atta[...]with him. No behind-the-back stuff. In May of 1933, Ronald Paul was born to Alf and Dot. He[...]all him "a real up-front dude". He knew graduated from PHS and St. Benedicts College in Atchison, KS. Du[...]nd his dog in he country, and loved the challenge of his senior year, he married Ann Delaney. Followin[...]ployed at Miller's Drug Following the death of Alf in 1966, at age 61 , Dorothy continued[...]in Plentywood. In 1969, she married Virgil Bakke of Drug in Scobey. Eventually, Cec acqu[...]he and Polly spent several shotgun down in favor of golf clubs.[...]sonalized jewelry from silver and precious stones. Their son, Bruce, DEL[...]emia on 3-1-83. Scobey and Plentywood, graduating from PHS in 1943. He enlisted in LEO was born on 4-17-12, graduating from PHS in 1932. As a the Marines in 1945 and served[...]her, Pud, at the Westland Service Station. months of WWII and in the occupation of Japan. He returned home in[...] |
| from Wildrose, ND. In 1942, they moved to Portland, OR[...]ying a laid-back lifestyle still live. He retired from Sears Roebuck in 1972 after 25 years as an[...]lthough we wouldn't admit it, we were quite proud of our sister. Can you imagine what life must have b[...]raised in the Roman Catholic faith. She graduated from PHS in 1942. After high school Vi was employed at[...]e was in the Air Force. Following Mel's discharge from the Air Force, they returned to Plentywood and li[...]Their children are: Sheila (Mrs. Richard Person) of Seattle, Marcia (deceased), Vicki and Randy of P'wood. They have 2 grandchildren in Seattle-Ricky and Heather Person. Vi is employed in the office of County Assessor, where[...]Philbert, the sixth son of Fred and Mary Marsh, was born[...]graduated from PHS in 1939, then joined the Army where he served[...]Elaine Jorgenson, daughter of Oscar and Anna Jorgenson of[...]g, Sask., was born in Plentywood on 4-2 2-25, one of 7[...]degree at U of M. After their first son, Craig, was born in Plen[...]orthern Illinois College of Optometry. A daughter, Gail, was born in[...]ek flood ripped born on the farm about 8 miles NE of Plentywood on 12-20-15. Having thro[...]d. Henceforth, a birthday that close to Christmas is no joke, as one present usually they[...]ed for both occasions. I started in the 1st grade of Plentywood Jr., born in June 1957, completed the family. Schools when I was about 3 months short of being 6 years old, and Craig is now an F.0.1.C. bank examiner residing in Fargo, D. Gail, graduated from PHS in 1933.[...]ommander Joseph Keller and At about the age of 1 O, I had the job of driving the neighbors lives in Spring[...]ve 2 children, Ashley and Thomas. milkcows to and from the Bolster pasture during summer months. Our[...]sea and herd on the numerous times they broke out of the pasture. When I was Chase. ichae[...]essity, but I kept that job until I had graduated from Geoffrey and Daniel. Phil Jr. is an electrical engineer in Bozeman, T. high school[...]ler's Drug. In 1940, I attended the College of Pharmacy & Science in Denver and, armed with my new pharmacy license from the State o! evada and one dollar in my pocket, I[...]ed 1th Dave until 1942 hen I received "Greetings" from Uncle Sam and his invitation to join the Army. Af[...]~ ble General Hospital at enlo Par , CA in charge of the pharmacy until my discharge in 1946. I went to UCLA for a year and then transferred to the College of Optometry, Pacific Univ. Forest Grove, OR. After graduating with the BS and the Doctor of Optometry degrees, I was successful in get[...] |
| Phil and Elaine are members of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Phil[...]cemetery board, fish the lot south of Pete's for us. and game board, and Jaycees. He is an avid hunter, fisher, and bridge[...](Jordan) Marsh on son. This is my 27th year there. Last year was a nightmare, because 4-10-22, the second child of 6 daughters and 6 sons: See Val's story. of the fires. The first one was 12-11-8 2 and just 2[...]when mother said, "You'd better hurry as the baby is forward to this, as I loved working[...]he ly formed Diabetic Support Group of Plentywood. horse and I would ride for the animal[...]old townsite in Plentywood. I was the second son of[...]rence M. (Jordan) Marsh. Following find the names of[...]along with 1O of my brothers and sisters. Ethel Holmquist was the[...]e while herding sheep and cattle. My of my cattle north of Dooley when the roads get blocked. My favorite ow[...]"D" with lugs when I was 12 child of Joseph and Florence M. Marsh. He started school at the Marsh so I'd come home from school and run it, plowing until midnight,[...]ool which was located just 1/2 mile over the hill from home. When depending on how bright he moon was.[...]grade certificate, he remained at home taught all of us except Cecelia. Other teachers were Edna Eaton[...]s born. The Suppt. Co. Tng. School of the 7th Army Division at Seoul, Korea. He baby cr[...]earl Harbor took place. Everyone felt the tragedy of it. Later, I helped when Mrs. Flakne suffe[...] |
| [...]njoyed playing guitar in his spare time; but most of all he loved horses and had an Appaloosa stallion[...]r known as Bob, was the first son and fifth child of Joseph and Florence M. Marsh. He was born at home[...]on 10-27-25. He went to school a half mile south of where he lived, at the Marsh School. After comple[...]is parents. Bob was the all around repairman of the Marsh farm. Some times he had a hard time kee[...]We moved to Plentywood from Sacramento, CA, where I had[...]. My parents are Jacie and Robert Matzke. My wife is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Freund, one-time Westby resid[...]daughters have done a lot of work at the Drive-In , and we hire many[...]I am a former ambulance driver and I am a member of the Plen-[...]Bob was born in 1931 , north of Westby on the farm of his grand- He liked to ride horses. On Sunda[...]He has 4 sisters: Bonita, Mrs. Larry Olson of Edinburg, ND; Bar- though it was the dry years of the '30s. bara, Mrs. Russ Long of Colorado Springs, CO; Vivian, Mrs. Doug Bob died 9-17-55 from injuries received in a car accident on Veasey of Minot, ND; Phyllis, Mrs. Ken Long of Velva, ND; and 1 8-28-55. The same acccident that claimed the life of his brother, brother, Aubrey, who[...]He graduated from Comertown HS in 1949 and joined the Air[...]ion Lutheran Church in Comertown. Betty, daughter of Mabel and Our teacher taught us character wh[...]Clifford Olson, was born in 1933 north of Dooley on the farm of her the score of other things we learned over yonder hill. Author[...]nd Lena Larson and grew up in Comertown. She From 11 of the 12 Marsh children: Joseph, Florence, lling Go[...]Robert, deceased) Valentine, David, both of Seattle, WA: Barbara, Mrs. Charles Cain of Miles City; 3 Stephen, (Kermit, deceased), Gilber[...]h Wilson. brothers: Dale of Anaconda, Terry of Crosby D, and Gordon who pass- Ethel Holmqui[...]ers. ed away in 1969. She graduated from Comertown HS in 1950 and[...]onte and Marty both live in Plentywood and Melody is attend-[...]ng college in Minot, ND. All 4 children graduated from PHS. RANDY and BONNIE (FREUND) MATZKE On 7-8-77 my wife, Bonnie and I became the owners of the new RICHARD and EILEEN (STONE[...]in 195 7. Eileen, born 1936, was the third child of the Bud Blacks and they to Terry and Duane Trewyn. The Drive-In was Harriet and Ray Stoner of Outlook. Her brothers are Vernon, born muc[...] |
| [...]Richard was born 1935 in Scobey, the fifth of 6 children born to On 10-2-82 (a[...]Lutheran Church) Lyle David McCauley of Antelope, my 3 girls, and I Scobey graduating in 1953. He attended the U of M for 2 quarters and were married.[...]attended NOSU approached the manager of the Bull Pen Recreational Center about at Fargo,[...]labor, and hurried sewing; Jeannie Stageberg of Dagmar and I opened Eileen graduated from Outlook HS in 1954. She attended[...], come and go through our doors, all of different ages and temperment. graduating in 1958[...]opportunity to purchase their own farm 5 miles SE of Plentywood. Antelope. In 196[...]PETER and GRACE (COLLIER) McCLYMONT members of Plentywood Lutheran Church. The farming has expanded Peter, the son of Hugh and Elizabeth McClymont, of New York City, and lives are busy with farming, s[...]Clymont, as the family had just recently arrived from Scotland. At the age of 17, Pete left New York to find adventure. He hitc[...]Texas to work in the oil fields. From Texas the oil took him to LYLEandDONNA(VERT,MEDDE[...]Pete. On his second day in town he met his future of Ernest and Clara Vert, granddaughter of ose and Bina Massei wife, Grace Collier. oriconi, old time natives of Sheridan Co. I attended PHS and Grace is the daughter of the late Walter Ray Collier and Margaret graduated in 1970. One special memory of my childhood was Plen- Cybulsk[...]d grade school and high school in Plentywood. One of At PHS, I was a member of the choir, band, FHA, and worked as a[...]72 we moved to Plentywood to the family farm west of One October day, Grace received a call from the Sidney Hospital. Plentywood. Christina Lila A[...]l rig accident. Sheriff-Grandpa Lyle Medders died of a heart attack. Brandi Janelle Fort[...]ty pany. girl going to the farm to learn how to live, took care of my children and Then Pete got his wi[...]Plentywood where I Sheridan Co. He is the head of maintenance for the civic center and the began a[...]playing together as we visited. On occasion, some of us would son, and a daughter. But, on 2-21 -84, Grace again put Pete "on top of go to the park for a picnic or to Brush la[...] |
| [...]I was born in Plentywood 11-21 -35, the son of William and Vera tywood. A life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Butch Leibach (Welter) McCoy. My gr[...]very first pioneers to come to this area arriving from levels. Was instrumental in the organization of the VFW Ambulance Stanford in 1899.[...]' My father, William, died at the age of 36 in July, 1950. With[...]remained on the Motel, east side of the city, the first in the county. Was an active[...]6. member of the Jaycees when first organized. A member of the Elks I graduated from PHS in 1953. In 1952, I joined the National Guard[...]o. 2566. Tom, an avid hunter, enjoyed the hunting of birds: and remained in the guard until 1962.[...]rseas. Robert continues to Walkowski through most of the '50s.[...]tead. In July, 1960, I married Harriet Olsen from Sidney. Harriet taught When Robert returned from Korea in 1954, he, Mom, Dad, Tom, in the Plentywo[...]n February Beryl Mavis, daughter of Forrest and Ada Kimball, Noonan, ND 1964, attends[...]1934 and Trinity Hospital School September 1967, is presently a sophomore at PHS. All 3 boys have of Nursing, Minot, ND, 1938. Worked in hospitals in[...]o Plentywood Hospital Our family are members of the Plentywood Lutheran Church.[...]ading Elevator Board, and am presently a director of the Security Roy and Herald Messinger for a total of 16 years, assisting them with State Bank. I am a past member of the Jaycees and a member of the surgery in the hospital. Agreed to take the Director of Nurses position Plentywood Masonic Lodge and Shri[...]first baby, when she decided to not Harriet is a member of the Eastern Star and Daughters of the Nile. return, served in that position for 1Oyears; then was the first Licensed She is a past member of the Jaycees, the Plentywood Lutheran Church[...]rious youth groups. tion of the 1979 east side NH and office addition. In the early '60s, we bought the farm from my Uncle Clem. We are Member of the VFW Aux., served as president on the local, t[...]Swmden as a member of the Governor's Council on Aging. Was the Clifton McLean came to Plentywood in 1953 and joined the staff of chairman of books published for the 50th Anniversary of the Congrega- PHS as coach and instructor. He received a BS degree from Minot tional Church and the Golden Book of Plentywood, was in Toast- State College in 1949 and Master's degree from MSU in 1962. During mistresses an[...]coach, and athletic director. At this writing, he is an instructor and the athletic director at PHS, and is completing his 31 st year in the system. Marjorie Mclean graduated from Lovell, Wyoming HS. She has been employed at Gamb[...]in Plentywood. She was very active in the Church of Latter Day Saints. Marjorie currently lives in Sa[...]Michael. They all completed their first 12 years of school in Plentywood. Marsha graduated in 1965, Zoonie Jr. in 1967, and Michael m 1974. Marsha is married and now lives in Salt Lake City. She has 1 son. Zoonie Jr. is married and lives in Billings, MT. Michael lives in Chester, where he is basketball coach and instructor m the Chester HS.[...]s Shaw, born 5-18·18 on parents' homestead south of Dooley, Dr. Steele attending. The first of 3 sons of James (1880-1958) Tom an and Mattie P[...]ved the last 3 Both are members of the Congregational Church, the Democratic years w[...]eeks with him at Ft. September, 1916 of Charles F. and Ellen J. McNulty and their children: Jackson, SC. Upon separation from the service, returned to help on his[...] |
| [...]rked for J. C. Penney and Piggly Wiggly where she is[...]with all of the family being present.[...]AZ in 1977. He was in the first graduating class from PHS. He worked as a ranch hand around Plen- tywo[...]and Patsy, Los Angeles. Margaret graduated from PHS in 1926. She was a secretary to the[...]dren. F. Patricia Oswald, born 3-7-29. president of Orr Engineering, Mpls., MN. In 1939, she married ,John Patricia graduated from PHS then worked for the telephone company Fox an[...]entywood Herald, assisted his mother in graduated from U D and joined armed forces: Jerry, a Navy flyer;[...]ere Ralph works in the Athletic Dept., Pan Am out of ew York. Tommy owns and operates a garden farm in Univ. of WA. They have 4 children: Lauralee, Kimberly, Phi[...]Margaret Jean Magner, born 12-2-32, graduated from PHS. Peggy Leland graduated from PHS and MSC at Bozeman. He operated the[...]1959), and now in Monterey, CA where her husband is a worked as a bulk plant auditor for Western Oil[...]Richard Charles, born 10-22-39 , graduated from PHS and attended He was a member of Kiwanis, K of C, Am. Management Ass'n, MSU before joining the USAF. Stationed in Germany, he was part of Twin City Oil Men's Club, and Minnesota Valley Go[...]tc. nam, attaining rank of major before retiring. He graduated Cum Laude[...]el, a Jesuit priest; Kathleen and Sharon, from St. Edwards Univ. in Austin, TX, with a BA in bus[...]resides in Wilmington, DE. Leland is business manager of a large Catholic parish in a suburb[...]born 11 -27-45, following high school, served 6½ of Mpls. He eeps in ouch with Montana with annual sk[...]legeville, Tom cNulty, youngest son of Charles and Ellen Jane McNulty, MN, returning to[...]ived in ogales, in 1916. He graduated from PHS in 1933 and worked on the family AZ for seve[...]help. then for McLaughlin Construction Co. of Gt. Falls, a road building firm In[...]the farm and moved to SW Montana where at the age of 79, 8-2-82.[...]they raised cattle. Tom was office manager of the Beaverhead County Adriana was born in W[...]dairy background, he was hired as exec. sec. of the Mt. Milk Control grandmother Garneau and spen[...]972, he returned to Montana to ranch in in Degree of Honor Lodge, Catholic Daughters, and Altar[...] |
| [...]n southwest Montana. Mary Ellen, a graduate nurse from Carroll College and St. Vincent's School of Our parents, John and Theresa Mehl[...]Schnur. Nikolaisen, farmed northeast of Plentywood as listed on pp. 664 and[...]106 of Sheridan's Daybreak. They operate a guiding and o[...]Our 4 children are: Fay Linder of Flaxville, Jon and Gerald Mehl of John attended U of M, U of WA, and NDSU to complete pharmacy Plentywood, and Fern Watkins of Jackson, WI. training and is employed at Francisco Drug, Townsend. He married[...]ave 2 sons and a daughter. Patrick graduated from MSU majoring in range management and[...]l production, served in Air Force for 6 years and is operating the ranch his Grandfather Hollenback es[...]tiring. where his mother also lives. Judiann is a home ec. graduate of MSU, worked at Glendive and Sidney and taught at[...]o Guatemala with the 4-H YDP program for 2 years. From NDSU at Fargo, she received her MA degree in nutrition and is now with a Nutrition and Agricultural Program at[...]olola, Guatemala. Catherine attended College of St. Benedict, St. Joseph, MN. She married Paul Ku[...]n a September, 1950, moving here from Lacrosse, WI. He was associated farm, for Roy La[...]20 years. Dr. Earl and Edith were members of the Plentywood Seventh- During the flu epidemic of 1917, Lila helped Dr. Starken, taking D[...]hunter and trap-shooter, and was a member of the Izaak Walton ing for flu and pneumonia victim[...]League while it was active He was a life member of the at,onal Rifle Lila was a member of the first Ladies Red Cross Unit formed in 1916. Assoc., and a member of the local Lions Club. Until his retirement in The[...]following a severe heart attack, he was a member of the the soldiers of WWI.[...]He passed away in Plentywood m February, 1977 and Is needed them in their cafe. Forever after, she dis[...]members burred in the local cemetery. of St. Joseph's Altar Society, Lila, Dorothy Marsh B[...]m the church basement, even taking wood and coal from home to bwld the fires. She was well- known for h[...]er gardens, her good coo mg, and her col- lection of 600 pairs of salt and pepper shakers. Tired of dusting, she began giving them away, which was al[...]farming with Roy in 1946 and was elected sheriff of Sheridan County in 1964. Roy's favorite pastimes[...]1tn, coronet, and slide trombone. He was a member of Plentywood's first band, was an avid hunter and a member of the Plentywood Volunteer Fire Dept. Edith moved into the Pioneer Manor the latter part of 1979 and for 40 years. Roy passed away 10-20-64 a[...]her own home m Plentywood. Her re- she Is currently living with her son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Franklin maining family consists of 5 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and Marie Messinger. Of their older 2 children, Dr. Harold Messinger is and 1 great-great-grandchild.[...]in Loma Linda, CA on the faculty of Loma Linda University School of[...] |
| Medicine, and Herbert Messinger is in Hamburg, PA, where he has[...]was born in Drummond, WI 2-28-24, the second son of Earl been at Blue Mountain Academy (a Seventh Day[...]ht for 2 years at Flaxville in the age of 6, then the family moved to Shell Lake, WI in 193[...]1939, where he graduated from high school in 1942. He attended DR . FRANKLIN A.[...]al school at Loma Linda, CA. Following graduation from with their daughter, Barbara, in 1950, coming from Alma, WI where he Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1948, he served an in- had practiced dentistry for a time after being released from active duty ternship and residency in[...]r. Franklin was active in oldest daughter of Charles Victor and Mary Aitken Lindsay. She grew[...]s, like his father, in- graduated from nursing at Loma Linda U in 194 7. Harold and Joanne terested in hunting and trap-shooting and was a member of the local were married in Alhamb[...]Walton League, and the Rifle and Pistol Club. He is were born to this family. a member of the American Dental Association, as well as state and local associations. The family were members of the Plentywood Seventh-Day Adven- tist Church and[...]while arie taught in the Sabbath School for most of their time here and also served as S. S. Superintendent and leader of the Dorcas Society. She was also active in community projects and organizations, being a member of the Plentywood Hometowners, Republican Women's Club, and a charter member of the Sherwood Garden Club. She was involved with s[...]as in school and worked on the Plentywood section of the first edition of Sheridan's Daybreak.[...]Linda graduated from Walla Walla College, College Place, WA with[...]Park, MD, where Donald is teaching at Columbia Union College. They[...]children, Owen, 7 and Ava, 5. Mary Ann graduated from Walla Dr. Franklin and Marie Mess[...]ley Industrial Park at the Richard is in medical practice. They have 2 children, Sandra[...]and Eric, age 2. Laura Jean graduated from Loma Linda Univ. School of with the Family Training Center. At present, they[...]exander Merkner 11 -21 -76 at Lancaster, where he is a clinical assistant professor at the School of Dentistry, CA. They currently live at Napa, CA, and have 1 son, Scott, age 2. University of Mona Kay graduated from Walla Walla College in June, 1983 with a Their daughter, Barbara Jean, graduated from PHS in 1963, major in biology, and is a freshman in the School of Medicine, Loma having gone through all 12 years i[...]She was Linda U. Lindsay Harold is a freshman at Walla Walla College majoring active[...]he in biophysics, with the goal of ta ing medicine. attended Walla Walla College in Walla Walla, WA from 963-66. She Or. Harold[...]until 1982. He served on the Sheridan in English from Eastern Oregon College and a MA degree in guidance Memorial Hospital Assoc. board from 1962-65, was trustee of School and counseling from Andrews University, I. She and her husband Dist. o. 20 from 1962-71, and on the Sherwood Airport Board from now live in Walla Walla, WA, where he is the pastor of the Walla Walla 1961 -82 . He was a[...]ood Seventh-Day Adventist College Church. Barbara is the director of the Career Counseling and Church,[...]1982 moving to College with a student enrollment of about 2,500. They have 2 L[...]fessor of family medicine in the Loma Linda Univ. School o1[...]came to Plentywood in November, 1950 from North Hollywood, CA, arrived in Plentywood[...] |
| [...]active the the Olds and Willys dealer from 1944-65 at which time farming seem- hospital ther[...]I have a large collection of antique tractors, cars, and other[...]collector items which keep me busy. I have one of the oldest cars in[...]Our only son, Mike, is in the oil field trucking business.[...]ederic Michels was born on 5-6-36, the only child of While in Plentywood, 2 children were born to[...]. J. Fretheim. Mike was confirmed in were members of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, and were active[...]Plentywood Lutheran Church in 1951, graduated from PHS in 1954 in community affairs during their yea[...]and attended MSU in Bozeman. He was a member of the National member of the Lions Club, Plentywood Gun Club, the County I[...]ue, and the Trapshooting Club. Marie was a member of the worked there and in the garage un[...]r Robinson and with her daughter, Marie died of cancer in 1959 and is buried in Glendive. Dr. Roy Kathy, liv[...]vice Station. In where he passed away in 1963 and is buried there. 1964,[...]nd purchased his first oilfield rig-up Messinger, from 1963-65 . At this writing, Jeanne is a supervising truck. Mike has been in the business of servicing the northeastern nurse in the Trauma Unit of the Loma Linda Community Hospital, Loma[...]farm (which he took over in Linda, CA; and James is finishing a degree in bio-engineering at the[...]d as an ambulance driver and volunteer University of Utah in Salt Lake City. James and his wife, Bonni[...]tywood and graduated from PHS. He is presently working for his father. ANDREW and RUTH[...]Darin Andrew Michels graduated from PHS in 1983 and is present- I was born 10-28-11 to James and Anna[...]ve in football in high school homestead southwest of Plentywood, the sixth child and first born in[...]tate championship football team in 1981 . Montana of 12 children, 1O boys and 2 girls.[...]erine Michelle was born in Bedford, VA, graduated from PHS[...]She is now married to Steve Edwards and they live in Orl[...]I was born in Plentywood 8-25-44 , the daughter of Clair and road construction and drove trucks in 1[...]d Lutheran Church in Outlook and confirmed in the of the present Security State Bank. Duane Tuc[...] |
| [...]organ and surprised me with it when I came home from school! I was glued to the bench through supper hour Willard, son of Roy and Gertrude Michels, and Adele, daughter of and on into the evening.[...]Oliver and Florence Anderson , are both natives of Plentywood. Willard I graduated from PHS and married Vyrion Larsen. We had 3 and Adele graduated from PHS in 1962 and 1964. MSU at Bozeman children: Jill, Jan, and Jay. I was crowned Queen of Plentywood's and the U of M at Missoula were home to them from high school Golden Jubilee Celebration in 1962.[...]on until 1970. Willard earned a Bachelor's degree from MSU tywood Lutheran Church and have played for many weddings and and a Masters from the U of M. Two children were born, Maxine in funerals in[...]ups. I 1963 and Lon in 1968. Maxine is a student at MSU in Bozeman and worked at the PH[...]n Plentywood. Jill Annette Larsen graduated from PHS in 1979 and National College in Rapid City,[...]nes. She lives in Grand Prairie, TX and flies out of the Dallas-Fort North Airport. Jan Alynn Larsen, 1982 PHS graduate, is presently a sophomore at Concordia College majoring in home economics. She is a member of Beta Omega Chapter of Phi Upsilon Omicron National Honor Society in home economics and is vice president of the Concordia Home Ee. Assoc. Jay Allen Larsen is a senior at PHS and is currently planning to[...]cle, Olaf and Leah Aasheim. This consisted mainly of senior his basketball team played in the state to[...]one of 2 surviving in Montana. For several years, the bu[...]ocated at 111 E 1st Ave. in Roy, the fourth of 11 children of James and Anna Michels, was Plen[...]known as ND. The family first homesteaded south of Archer, eventually settling Michels Agency. on a farm west of Med. Lake where Roy grew up. Roy was the cowboy[...]ele have always been interested in farming. They of the large Michels Family, taking care of the family livestock live on a farm at the south edge of Plentywood and farm land around business.[...]Plentywood and just north of the border in Canada. They are avid Roy stu[...]in Fargo and Bozeman. He boosters of Plentywood and in 1983 built on the empty lot on[...]Conservation District as equipment foreman . Many of the Willard is active in Knights of Columbus, Toastmasters, and the older dams and p[...]oy. National Association of Federal Crop Insurance Agents. Adele is cur- In the '40s farming once again was attractive, so he moved back rently a member of the Wheatwinds Chapter of Sweet Adelines, St. to a farm west of Reserve. Later, a farm was rented 4½ miles SW of Theresa's Guild, church choir a[...]s born in Merl Midby, son of George and Ida Midby, was born at Midby, MT 7 1913 at Perham, MN, the first of 1Ochildren born to Vincent and Anna miles west of Plentywood. His parents homesteaded in 1909. Of their Cybulski. Gertrude was raised on the family farm south of Plentywood. 7 children, 3 are stil[...]939 married Ruth, daughter of George and Maria Waller, was born in Henry Bedwell and lives on a ranch southwest of Plentywood; Sharon Homestead, M[...], born in 1944, mar- and graduated from high school in Mahnomen, MN and clerked at ried Adele Anderson and lives outside of Plentywood is a businessman Turner Drug Sore in[...]farmer; Roy born in 194 7, married Shirley Larsen of edicine brother, Willard, pas[...]lives in Reserve; and Beverly, born in 1949, died of a heart Daybreak p. 363.) infec[...]John Alver at the Roy was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, Moose Homestead Lut[...]ve 3 children, all were born in Lodge and was one of the original members of the 141 st National Plentywood, graduated from PHS, and were baptized and confirmed in Guard Uni[...]Roy was a Janet graduated from Concordia College and worked as a friend to all a[...]octer and Gamble in Minneapolis for 13 years. She is Gertrude continues to live in Plentywood. She is a member of Altar presently employed by Northern States Power of Minneapolis as Society, a Homemakers Club, and pl[...]Sharon attended Concordia College, graduated from the Northwest grandchildren. School of Medical Technology in Minneapolis and marr[...] |
| Irvine, a nephew of the late Elsie Hallesy. Shortly after their marri[...]was born in Newton, IA on 1-28 -25, the youngest of the reside in Great Falls where Sharon is employed as a certified colour 2 children of John W. and Theresa Clouse. She attended Iowa State consultant and Jim is a sales representative for Petrolon products of Teachers College, and graduated as a registered nurse from Houston. Sharon enjoys doing oil painting when ti[...]Broadlawns Polk County School of Nursing in Des Moines. She served David attended Wahpeton State School of Science, worked as a as a cadet n[...]been active in area organizations serving parents of until REA came into use in 1949.[...]sis children. On 1-1-83, Merl sold his share of the partnership to Jens' son, Susan married Raymond Dussault of Sand Coulee, MT 6-15-73. Bob, and retired. He sti[...]es and makes She has a-home ec. degree from MSU, Bozeman. They live in Fort Ben- furnace call[...], fishing, and horseshoe ton where Ray is employed by General ills and have adopted 2 boys,[...]Michael and Jere. Both are members of the Plentywood Lutheran Church, where[...]ions in 1977 to become a Home Trainer board. Ruth is a member of ALCW and Circle. Merl served on the[...]program supervisor for Glen-Wood Activity Center of the Lion's Club for 22 years and a charter member of the first in Plentywood, where she is presently employed. Jaycee organization.[...]pecial experience. makers, is on the library board, and has held of1ices in church and Much credit for the success and happiness of the family is due to volunteer organizations. Her hob[...]guiding force painting. Both are members of the First Congregational U.C.C. in our lives has always been the promises and comfort of the Holy Scriptures.[...]southeast of Des Moines) in 1895, a daughter of Eli and Elmyra In 1953, ountain Bell sent C[...]Laura moved with her dad to Columbus, NO. retired from the Telephone Co., still in Plentywood![...]Molden was born in Milan, M in 1886. He was a son of Mike was born near Harlem, MT on 4-17-25, the oldest of the 9 Hans and Kari Molden. children of Henry F. and Louisa Miller. He grew up on farms n[...]uc- and Gladys, who died at the age of 14. tion in the Havre area. On 11 -29 -47[...] |
| [...]moving Christ and Laura farmed 12 miles west of Medicine Lake. They to Plentywood i[...]mbers the terrible hail dad was of the W.P.A. days, and worked on the section before[...]ome with her daughter, Elmyra. Laura's hobby is crocheting. She has won many blue ribbons at the Sheridan County Fair. Laura is a member of the Golden Years Club, where she enjoys playing c[...]dest sister, passed away in Miles City at the age of CLARENCE and BLANCHE (BANTZ) MOREY[...]lives in Missoula. After he retired from the Great Northern RR, he Clarence orey was[...]Ray Arneson) lives in Malta. She has 2 sons come from innesota and lived in Grano, D before coming to M[...]nd 3 In July, 1926, he married Blanche Bantz of Plentywood. She had daughters. Her hu[...]to raise her granddaughter, Kathy. When graduated from Outlook HS; and attended Normal School at Miles C[...]ow MT. She taught 1 year at the ann School, south of idby. lives in Western an[...]of this William Morey whose wife's name was also Ann[...]tana from Fergus Falls, MN (Leaf Mountain was their homelan[...]Sophus passed away 3-9-69 and Hannah of the Sheridan Memorial[...]Nursing Home was 92 years of age on 4-24-84, died 6-22-84 .[...] |
| [...]erite moved to Plentywood to make her home sleigh from the Raymond mines.[...]in 1979. On 4-6-44, I married Hilda Alvstad from Tagus, ND. Hilda, born 2-15-25, · is the daughter of Norwegian born Thosten and Birgit Alvstad. Hilda, the youngest of 6 children, has 3 living brothers: Tilman of Minot, Gordon of Williston, Bernie of Berthhold, and 1 sister, Lynka, of Corvallis, OR.[...]CA; Diane (Rob) Mooney, born 2-22-47, of Plentywood; and Darlene[...]Nancy graduated from Red Bluff HS, Red Bluff, CA in 1967 and[...]from Randy's Beauty College in Redding, CA in 1968. Af[...]d Sandy Feeney at the Dairy Queen until the birth of 1945. Donna and Jerry have 2 children, Jason, 11[...]ld. Besides helping Ron run their business, Nancy is live on a farm near Dagmar. Janice (Mrs. Arno Ras[...]involved with the Girl Scouts, being the leader of the 3rd grade 1946, has 2 sons, Shawn, 15 and Dar[...]nies. Nancy joined the Wheat Winds, local chapter of Sweet Arno works for NW Airlines. Ronnie, born 19[...]sister, Debbie, sing for weddings, funerals, and from Redding, CA; they have 3 children: Melody, 8; Har[...]ardson farm near Antelope, MT. Donnie, born 1960, is mar- ried to Susie Robertson. They live on our fa[...]on jobs for born 3 miles west of Outlook where his father, Ole, from Fertile, N Petrolane Gas Company until 1978. Hild[...]homesteaded in 1906. His mother, Ellen Lee, came from Eide, Pioneer Manor since 1974. On 5-15-81, I had[...]1924 where Emil graduated from high school. Whitetail is known for Ronald Allen Morstad was born in P[...]class reunions every 5 years, where people attend from far and son of Arvid and Hilda Morstad. Ron's father, Arvid Elli[...]born 4-21 -16 in the Raymond community, first son of Sophus and in Scobey, and raised a family of 21 children who are all living. Ethel is Hannah Morstad. (Sh. Daybreak p. 736.) Sophus pas[...]ad, T. y parents, D 2-15-25, the youngest child of Thosten and Birgit Alvstad, both George and aria Waller, came to ontana from T in Valley, in born in Norway.[...]All except Janice Bre ke (Esther) of Ant lope; rs. erl idby (Ruth), Plenty ood; rs. (S[...]T· and rs. Clarence Schleper Ron graduated from PHS in 1968 and attended 1 semester at (Berniece). Billings. We have many good memories of a large family. orthern Montana College. He wor[...]nded grade school in Homestead, the first 2 years of high employed at the Pepsi-Cola Plant, then o ned[...]school at edicine Lake, and graduated from ahnomen ( N) HS. I DeSilva and later sold to Blue[...]played for a number of school activities in grade and high school,[...]was born in was employed a number of years in Plentywood doing office work and Duckhil[...]and the court- 1-28-25 in Plainview, AR, daughter of James and Mabel McDaniel.[...] |
| [...]. a member of the Plentywood Elks Lodge and received Elk of the year Emil and I were married 8-22-54 by[...]have made our home in Plentywood and are members of Plentywood Lutheran Church.[...]Ireland, was one of 1O children of Daniel and Isabelle Murphy. At 15[...]years of age, John and his dad came to Winnepeg, Canada to[...]IA. He married Anna Anderson of Osakis, MN, 7-22-19. She was one of 6 children of Eric and Marit Anderson. They farmed in Minnesota[...]Gramma and Grandpa Murphy by several of the children of Plentywood Emil served on the Brush Lake Bib[...]years. Harold and Ruth retired in Plentywood. He is a long-time member of the Masonic Lodge. Ruth died 4-25-79. Harold mov[...]in 1983. He was instrumental in the early years of the Sheridan County Weed Con- trol program as th[...]e married Darlene A. Kavon January 1960, daughter of They celebrated their 50th[...](Mrs. Roy) Johnson, Greeley, CO; Charles, Great from PHS in 1959. Darlene started working for Prairie[...]t 11 -17 ·7O. John was a member of the American Legion and Anna, a Auburn, WA and ha[...]born 4-17-81; Mark A. member of Ladies Auxiliary. unson, born 12-6-61; Rollin[...]nd VIOLET (CADOO) NELSON "George" graduated from PHS in 1953, joined he National Guard a[...]elson and Violet Cadoo were married, AK, as chief of the Tank Recovery Section in the 24th Ord. Compan[...]area where Adry continued doing mechanical chased from Walt Miller and became the airport manager of Sherwood work for Percy G. Nevill[...]In 1934, they purchased a farm 7 miles southwest of Plentywood, 1975 with 20 years.[...]y Bain and years and received a Flight Instructor of the Year award in 1975. He is Adry and Violet moved to Missou[...] |
| [...]Mike, born 8-19-53 in Seattle, WA, the son of Don and Marion older brother, Fremont, and 3 sis[...]Nelson has 3 sisters. Mike graduated from Mt. Ranier HS in Des Hattie Carlson, and Mrs. Be[...]Moines, WA in 1971 and attended the U of WA, then transferred to Violet Cadoo was b[...]to attend Seminary. Mike serves all 3 churches of the parish concen- Missoula, MT.[...]lson I was born 9-5-25 in Dooley, MT. I graduated from He enjoys racquetball, basketball, an[...]Roxie was born in Seattle on 9-3-53, the third of 6 daughters to MA. In 1948, I married Nora K. Fitchner of Berlin, Germany. We have 3 Harold an[...]ed Kathleen Young and Karin Nelson. I spent most of my adult life serving from Lk. Stevens HS in 1971 and continued her educatio[...]round the world. Each time I've been asked, "What is your home Wash. U receiving a[...]tes at the 3 churches. Sheridan Co. has been one of the most impressive things in my life. Adry's wife, Nora, adds, "Plentywood is a special place for me too; not only was my husb[...]their son's "war bride" in 1949 without a trace of prejudice and with love. For that and many other[...]Plentywood and at a country school. I graduated from PHS in 1945 and attended MSU in Bozeman for 2 yea[...]n Seattle. Warren their first year of college. Two years later, they were married in Lk[...]among the friendly and kind people of Plentywood, Outlook, and Wanso graduated from PHS, married Richard Bain in 1948 and a daughter,[...]was born in 1950. In 1955, I married Ervin Haugen of Westby, MT and 2 daughters, Denise and Jo Ann wer[...]rris S. elson was born 8-16-24 in Plentywood, son of Martin Dayton on Flathead Lake and :n August, 195[...]a Bernau elson, has 1 sister, Phyllis Joyce Ennis of have continued to live. My oldest daughter, Mary[...]last house on the west side. He graduated from PHS and attended ney (5). Denise and Jo Ann live[...]ounting Mary Lou, the only child of Forrest H. atkin and ary Fitzer in 1965 and I am[...]area, here she started school then graduated from PHS in 1944 and sport scores to the rest of the crew at my office. The old cliche "Where attended the U of . skies are a little bluer and friends a little t[...]Church and moved to the elson farm east of Plentywood here they[...]he late '50s, ary Lou ent to work for KGCX Rad.io of After 61 years, this Nelson family returns t[...]the elsons with Ed, Clair, and Keith Krebsbach of KGCX Radio built Martin worked at the Security St[...]WO-F , the first FM station in the tri-state area of Montana, North was born there in 1917. The family[...], and South Dakota. Morris attended Elkins School of Radio in Carl was born and shortly after to Washi[...]d the station and both did board serves as Pastor of the Plentywood Lutheran Parish, after 4 years at[...]ir. In 1968, KPWD was sold to Empire Broadcasting of Wartburg Seminary in Dubuque IA and ordination 7-[...]Baker, later to Stallard Broadcasting, and is now KATO AM/FM. ingham, WA.[...]In 1968, Morris and Mary Lou purchased The Vogue from Iva[...] |
| Koser, later buying the building from Alden Johnson and his sister, Arcand of Williston, graduated from UNO-Williston 1977 an LPN and on Ruby Olsen. The[...]5-5-84 (her Grandma Graham's birthday) from the College of Great basement, calling that portion of the store "My Sister's Closet". Fal[...]Jensen. and Amy Noel. Orrin (Butch) is working to fulfill his dream to own an 18 Mary Lou realizing the need of a woman's organization that would wheeler. His daughter, Orrien Rose, died from SIDS on 5-18-80 at the aid the Boosters Club with their promotion of Plentywood, interested same hour Mt. S[...]cal Center, Great Falls. Mary Jane president and is still active in the organization. Mary Lou coordi[...]the music. Mary Lou has been named "Friend of 4-H", and has earned Rain- bow Girls Grand Cross of Colors. She is an Eastern Star, a charter member of Plentywood Rainbow Girls, Daughter of the Nile, and was secretary of the Boosters Club for several years. Morris served on the Plentywood Golf Club Board of Directors during their expansion to a grass green[...]Board where both he and Mary Lou are members. He is a member of the Plen- tywood asonic Lodge, the Elks, and Al Bedoo Shrine, is an avid golfer and hunter and each fall goes to T[...]Life is so busy, it was hard to find time to write about[...]ing forward to watching the lives of my children develop, hope to keep[...]Merylin Nelson of Westby, and his sister is Grace Norgaard of Plen- tywood. Bob graduated from Westby HS in 1936 and attended Kinman[...]ents were Archie and Agnes Mann. Vernita's mother is now[...]country school, but graduated from PHS in 1938. She attended The Nelsons have[...]business college in Great Falls, MT. Her sister is Helen (Mann) Cross of tywood, a graduate of SU, married John A. Bottman and living in Ardmore, OK and her brother is David Mann, who is currently living on Billings, where she owns and[...]the original Mann homestead. Type". John is a co-owner and manager of Rax, a restaurant. They have 2 sons, Andrew Arthe[...]was born in Williston, ND 9-3-51 . She graduated from PHS and attended SU. She is a postal clerk, married to Jim Ausk, a crane oper[...]parents Richard and ary Jane Bercier Graham moved from Edmore, D to Raymond 4-24-39 , I was born 10-9-3[...]ed accounting. February 24, 1969 was my first day of work as a bookkeeper in one of San Francisco's Shipyards. On 9-26-42, an accountant at Sheridan Mem. Hosp., and except for a time of July, Barbara Helen was born i[...] |
| from the US Army. While being reclassified, Bob starte[...]months started working on filing a most of his time, leaving the local farm to Mark to manag[...]forms. He used space at the old City Hall, which is now MARK THOMAS and FA YE[...]t much to fill-in in Mark graduated from PHS in 1973. He attended and graduated those days[...]quipment, just a portable typewriter. from college in Billings, MT. The Nelson Accounting bu[...]pment began. This started as just a small project of 12 cows to keep the boys busy, and give Bob a little time and exercise from the office. The Nelson's children all attended and graduated from the Plen- tywood school system. They also attended and graduated from Montana Colleges. After a serious illness,[...]Faye, Theresa, and Mark Nelson. Cherice Ann Vigue of Coeur d'Alene, ID; Scott Robert, Lori Lee, and Theresa Rae of Plentywood.[...]Mark married Faye Louise (Jensen), the daughter of former BARBARA HELEN (NELSON)[...]dents Lester and Lenora Jensen, on 12-12-79. Mark is in- Barbara graduated from PHS in 1960. She attended Montana volved in the Nelson farming enterprise, and Faye is teaching in the University and graduated in 1965.[...]n Plentywood. Vigue in 1968. After Mike graduated from college they moved to Coeur d'Alene, ID, which is their present home. The Vigue's 3 children were[...]on, IL 8-25-1850 and came to Gary graduated from PHS in 1964. He attended and graduated Plentywood in 1916 from Sulphur Springs, AR. There he operated a from the University of Montana with a business degree in accounting. meat market. When he stayed at the farm home of his son, Frank He returned to Plentywood to work[...]He also He married Marcia (Lester), the daughter of Art and Leora Lester of did carpentry work around Plentywoo[...]ral Plentywood, on 6-29-68. Marcia attended the U of Mat the same inventor. Charles had[...]d some "very big shoes to fill". With a very busy of- fice to manage, Gary turned over the managing of the Nelson farms to brother, Steve. Little brothe[...]a's Sweet Adelines. Gary also serves on the board of Sheridan Memorial Hospital; first as secretary an[...]ther playmates all living within a block and half of each other. For a few years, they had a ball diam[...]1862. She came to Plentywood from Sulphur Springs, AR in ay,[...]1914 and passed away from pneumonia only 2 eeks after her arrival.[...]Charles and Amanda were the parents of 3 children: Fran ichols[...]oore, a nursing home resident of Littleton, CO. The only 2 grand-[...]children are Charles Hilyard of Plentywood and rs. Roy (Dorothy)[...]elle of Outlook.[...]seventh of 8 children born to N. P. and Vita Nielsen. He was raised on Steve graduated from PHS in 1966. He attended and graduated the family farm 13 miles SW of Westby, MT and went to grade school Jrom M[...] |
| at Emmaus Lutheran Church of rural Westby.[...]Realizing he was going After Jim had 1 year of high school in Westby, his father retired[...]re than one year, we were married January 1942 in from farming and moved to Plentywood. His oldest broth[...]A. took over the farming operation. Jim graduated from PHS in 1964 and After the war[...]with his brother, Ver- then received a BA degree from Concordia College in 1968 . After non. Vernon passed away 2-15-67 from cancer. Their mother died graduation, he taught m[...]n, born 8-26-52 in Miles City. Alan and JoAnn ond of 3 children born to Erling and Esther Brekke. She was raised on Lambrecht of Ceylon, Sask. were married 8-4-72. Both graduated from the family farm 7 miles SE of Antelope, MT. After attending grade the U of M, Alan with a degree in accounting and JoAnn with a degree school in Reserve, she graduated from Medicine Lake HS in 1964. in so[...]an also Charlotte received a BS degree in nursing from MSU, Bozeman in 1969 works at Nelso[...]Church. For 1Oyears Arne was chairman of the Red Cross, was chair- While living in Fro[...]harlotte had 3 children: Julie Kay, man of the Selective Service Board for 25 years, and on[...]Scottish Rite, Shriners and Order of the Eastern Star. Arne become a coached girls' ba[...]all at I am a charter member of the Hometowner's Homemaker Club, PHS and they mov[...]eacher, belonged to Eastern Star, and am a member of VFW Auxiliary. During the fall of 1981, they moved into their new house at 775[...]tywood Electric and did a lot of monogramming and sewing for others. teaches math and computers at PHS and Charlotte is a nurse at Baking and decorat[...]special occasions became one of my specialities for several years.[...]The highlight of our travels was a trip to Denmark in 197 4 to join a Arne, son of Kristian and Georgina ikolaisen, was born 8-20-17[...]a younger brother, Vernon, deceased. In the fall of 1926, the family We continue to live 3 miles northeast of Plentywood the greater moved from Midby to northeast of Plentywood. part of the year. I was born 8-21 -20 at Redstone, a daughter of Elmer and Annie Bergh. l had 4 brothers; Vincent, deceased, Quentin of P'wood, Lyle of RICHARD and TERESA (GOROSKI) NISTLER Billings, and Louis of Sacramento, CA, and a sister, Phyllis Smith, also[...]When the Nistler family arrived in Plentywood from Glendive in in Sacramento.[...]ised on farms in Wibaux County. Richard graduated from Wibaux me and I remember Quentin growing a large[...]ors meant a lot. I Teresa graduated from Sacred Heart HS in 1950, the year she and remembe[...]at, 1956; Geralyn, 1957; Louie, I graduated from Redstone HS in 1938 and attended 2 years at[...]e and Mike are both employed in Plentywood. Larry is a lawyer Arne was drafted into the Army February 1941 , spending nearly 5 in Polson; Pat is computer programmer in Topeka, KS; Geralyn[...] |
| Paul) Sandoval lives 1 mile west of Plentywood; Louie is a computer made up my mind that[...]ing lives 2 miles north size sheet of paper with correct grammatical forms in sentences and of Antelope; Carolyn is a student at MSU; and Lynette is in PHS. we read them aloud ma[...]ed right. The Richard who worked for the City of Plentywood, now works for the students were all gratified when the president of Montana University, Sheridan County Road Dept. Teresa is a nurse's aide at Sheridan Mem. H[...]from Plentywood fail English entrance exams.[...]graduation so we provided speakers from the senior class which In May 1927, Supt. M. 0. Glorvick of Plentywood telephoned and probably[...]is position was made to ord er and came to me out of the and a little for spending money[...]ord's guidance, I accepted, even From the beginning I was very active in the church, ev[...]sang in the choir and with Miss I knew one person from St. Olaf College, Minnie Dyste, and she became[...]It was my love of church that led me to quit teaching and go into f[...]Edwin Peter Nyby was the second of 3 sons born to Danish[...]Kenneth, is the postmaster at Dagmar. A younger sister preced[...]and had never played golf, but if I was to be one of them I would have to be a hiker. Saturdays we wa[...]y poor bltstered lite-long resident of Sheridan Co. After high school, Edwin entered the[...]here he served in the Pacific Theater during WWII from recall one time that we caught frogs in the cree[...]Sunday School, sing in the daughter of first genera ,on orwegian homesteaders, Andrew an[...]r soup, I Thelma, the fourth of 5 children, attended Haaven School and asked Mrs.[...]heir were very creative and developed a real love of learning. Our senior families, whi[...]we were After graduating from PHS in 1942, Thelma was employed for studying. We[...]orn to Edwin and Thelma in Plentywood. great deal of creative work and additional reading. I wanted my[...]made up my own where she is an executive secretary for a software firm. Mary[...]and, Ron, and 2 score 100% on 3 tests was excused from grammar. One day one of daughters, Marcy and Karlye.[...]the boys said, "Well everything that sounds wrong is right then?" I lives in Belgrade with his wife, Doreen (formerly Stringer of Medicine[...] |
| [...]en, had a degree in nursing education from MSU, Bozeman. Shannon and Ed, Jr., where he is serving in the Air Force and should The daughters have all graduated from college or nursing school. return to the US somet[...]They are now married. Elaine graduated from Dana College in Blair, NE, youngest, born 11-28-5[...]each, CA for 3 years, then married John Shelburne of Ryan in Plentywood.[...]is real estate appraiser. Louise graduated from MSU with a degree in CHESTER and[...]anthropology, is married to Ernie Marquez of Houston, TX and lives in ELSIE (BERGLUND) OLSON F[...]Walter and Thelma Berglund were the parents of 5 children: Vivian nurse certificate from St. Patrick's Nurse's School, Missoula, is mar- Elaine, Walter Harold, Robert Wayne, Elsie May, and Richard Allen. ried to Peter Beineme of Bethlehem, PA. They have 1 boy and live in Eric and Mattie Olson were the parents of 3 boys: Clifford, Raymond, Missoula where she is employed as a nurse at St. Patrick's Hospital. a[...]-18-52 . Five children were born to this union, 4 of whom are still ing Development Act. Later she held the position of Director of Nurses living. They are: Charlene, married to Dale Tlustosch, and parents of 3 at the Community Mem. Hosp. and the Ri[...]en: Ryan Michael, Ty Nathan, and Jill Diane. Dale is employed at passed away 10-10-80. Her m[...]Lexington, NE, where Johanne grew up. Her mother is now 87 years Charlene has been employed by the City of Plentywood as secretary. old. Ronald is married to the former Gail Hardy and they have 4[...]I still live in Sidney and operate my farm north of Culbertson, Tate, Justin Paul, Nathan Robert, and Jeremy Chester. Ron is owner- where I have a brother living. While in Plentywood, we were members manager of he Sheridan County Seat Restaurant. Loren is married to of the Plentywood Lutheran Church and enjoyed taking part in various Susan ay Larsen of Medicine Lake, and with son, Hayden Lee, and 1 activities of that church. The daughters enjoyed music in the s[...]r, Katie Marie, make their home in Bozeman. Loren is where they played in the band. We all enjoyed the friendly people of employed as a construction engineer by Sedco of Dallas, TX, and Plentywood.[...]ied Mitch ielsen, lives in Reserve where Mitch is associated with Community GORDON and[...]nty in 1911 , to Soren The first few years of our marriage were spent moving from town and Mine Kristensen, Sheridan's D[...]the Plains Motel and operating it until February of 1973. In School in District 34. In 1943, my school mate, Louise Anderson, and I August of 1973, we opened the Young Generation, a children'[...]e located at 115 North ain, which we sold in June of shells. When the war ended, I wen[...]rn in Minnesota and came to Montana at the August of 1977 became city clerk. Elsie worked at the Plentywood age of 17 years. His uncle, Oscar Olson, lived at rural[...]s On 7-25-80, Chester passed away suddenly from an apparent Unit and served in E[...]met again and began dating. We were for the city of Plentywood, the position she still holds at this[...]. GERALD and JOHANNE (JESSE ) OLSEN |
| [...]er and in 1956-57, a horse. My horse, Texas Anne, is Gordon passed away on 10-16-6 7 and is buried in Plentywood a registered[...]The class of 1961 was the first class to graduate in the field[...]live with me and passed away 7-13-77, at the age of 93 years. She worked at Peterson's[...]tywood, where I enjoy my home, my yard of Sidney, MT close out Mr. Tande's office and in Ju[...]work for Sheridan Co. as Deputy Clerk of Court.[...]rn racing was held. The highlight of Milo's racing experience was entering of this union. See Sheridan's Daybreak p. 689.[...]the born 12-13-68. Anton Merrill born 5-27-50. He is married to Karen Kay next 12 years, and had one lung removed as a result of the TB. In the Karokwa, born 5-17 -49. They have[...], Irene Johnson, until 1964 when he bought a home of his own. Pascall Claude born 12-28-78, Jira Jitsu[...]was city Wolf Point. Faith Hope born 5-21-58. She is married to Curtis John clerk before[...]en: Dawn Marie born 5-9-76, 1966 and is buried in the Plentywood Cemetery. Cassie Sue bor[...]youngest son, Arthur Dale, was born 10-1 0-60. He is presently working for a WALTER and De[...]Walter Olson moved to Plentywood from Crosby, D in 1942 and I started working at S[...]eMarit ( icki) urphy. He was born 3-7-20, the son of Hans on 10-1 -67. After 2 years, I started cooking. I took a food supervisors and Inga Olson of Crosby, known as "21 Olson", for the number of course and held the position as food supervisor a[...]ook. In my spare time I sew, until July of 1945 when Walt as killed hile or ing for a house-[...]accordion and sing. at the City Cafe of Plenty ood. Wal and ic i had 1 son, Jerry, born[...]De arit mamed Calvin Cleveland, a ido er from Redstone, and CHERYL ANNE (WANKEL) OLSON[...]The urphy's home was Jerry's from 1957 until his graduafon Milo Andrew James Olson was born 4-16-36 in Minton, Sask, from PHS in 1962, hen e entered he avy and served as a Canada, the son of Andrew and Pearl Boyd Olson. I moved to Plen-[...]married Julius Johnson, (see Rasmussen of Dagmar m 196 7. her story).[...]d Travel. T ey no working until 1969. I graduated from PHS in 1954, was active in reside[...]pany WINNIE OPGRANDE until the spring of 1976, when I went to ork for Wankel Farms.[...]house, hich as locat d on t e main high a coming from ntelop , photography. Wendy has 2 children, Aaron[...]T. I as 27 years o d, a gradua of St. Olaf, and as mployed at 12-25-80 and Shauna J[...]joyed and sp nt t e majority of my h doing. B sid s my 12 years of Cheryl Anne Wankel was born 10-25-43 at Plen[...]nvolved ith the folio ing: I ction board daughter of Merril Wankel and Cleone Munson Wankel, (see their story memb r, member of the school board hen the ne gym and elsewhere in[...]ms ere built onto the old school building, member of the grade school in Raymond and graduated from PHS m 1961 . library boar[...]0 to 12 joining. Our others' were How exciting ,t was when several church choirs combin[...]ne 1929 top rform, "The Seven Last Words of Christ". This took place in[...] |
| [...]arl O'Toole homestead 5 miles south of Plentywood in 1908. Bull, and Dean Moore. Accompa[...]s born 2-25-1900 in St. Charles, MN. Because of my interest in integrating speech, English, and voca- When she graduated from a combined local high school and normal tional gu[...]school she came to the Corkery School northwest of Raymond, MT to in 1934. This was held for 6 progr[...]Munson, and Dagmar schools. tion and was the idea of my thesis for my Master's degree, which I[...]d the army and spent 15 months in France received from the University of Wisconsin in 1940. during WWI. Joe was mustered out of the Army June, 1919. Evelyn[...]ttended normal school at Dillon during the summer of 1919. Joe and[...]custom combining. Beginning in May of each year they traveled to[...]harvest years that Joe bought 2 of the model 21 Massey Harris com-[...]continued until 1959. After this, time was How proud I felt for each student involved in this convention. For devoted to working the farm south of Plentywood and continuing to one task-filled mont[...]n California. In convention headquarters. I think of this event as a tremendous abo[...]wood. teaching tool because it involved all areas of English and speech: Evelyn passed away in March, 1984 at the age of 84. At the age of 89 students wrote letters to vocational schools,[...]ties. Every year, junior class members remarked, "how they couldn't wait until it was their turn" to[...]The Irish Heritage has been proudly handed from generation to finally arrived, the sr. classroom[...]n the O'Toole family. Thus, Loren J. O'Toole, son of Grace colors and sr. artwork was displayed on the chalkboard. The week of McNelis and George O'Toole, is one of the few pure Irish cultured the convention includ[...]attending, school there and living in the circle of his family and grand- members and the big finality of the week was day 5; this included the[...]e their presentations to the public; a from PHS in 1949 after spending a year at the Sister K[...]t the con- for polio. His classmates of 1948 also claim his membership. He vention; perfo[...]gh school band and choir; a graduated from Gonzaga in 1953 and earned a law degree from sr. one-act play was put on by the speech departm[...]5 at St. Joseph's Parish in Yakima, WA. All of the many persons involved in putting on such a co[...], 1967; and Mary Joanne, 1973. to superintendents of schools; Amel Hauge, Melvin Glorvick, Warren[...]l tournaments and 2 state football To those of you who are wondering what happened to my life af[...]track meets my wonderful years in Plentywood ... from 1943-45, I taught English and Cathe[...]r, Ml. In 1945, I accepted a position as director of the Music has always been an[...]ir instruments or vocal rendi· Wheaton, the town of my birth, where I was president and helped[...]been active in various pursuits in the com- years of age and reside at Traverse County ursing Home in[...]Kevin graduated from MSU in electrical engineering. In 1985 Pat will[...]8-27 -1894. graduate in accounting from Gonzaga. Scott will enter Gonzaga U in the Joe was the fourth of 11 children born to James and Mary (O'Shea) fall of 1984. Higher education has been greatly en[...] |
| The delight in life of this couple is to visit family and friends and to and h[...]Curtis J. Overby was born 8-2-39, the second son of Ella and John of Plentywood where I was born 10-19-14. I have 3 si[...]-9-17; Dorothy (Ray) Conger, farm 1O miles south of Plentywood. He graduated from PHS in 1957 Missoula, MT, b[...]rming became my and Fort Lewis, WA. He graduated from MSU at Bozeman with a BS[...]963. He farmed with his father and of 1935 at MSC, Bozeman, paying tuition and expenses[...]d thereafter we used diesel farm power. daughter of Delores (Dolly) K. E. Greff and Robert Wesley Glidden. She I married Ella Juul from Outlook on 11-2-36. We rented a farm, lived in Whitefish, Plentywood, and rural Antelope. She graduated from becoming neighbors to my parents,[...]head feed lot with the help of our sons in a family corporation. Our 3 Gale Lyn[...]8-10-43 . All graduated from PHS, keeping them in school during the Curt[...]ith Lutheran. They have farmed and ranched south of Plentywood. Their Bombardier[...]I was a member of the hospital board when the new Sheridan P[...]years old board in Spokane. from Rugby, ND. Gordon's parents are John and Ella Juul Overby. His We are members of the Plentywood Lutheran Church, and I as brother[...]active in assisting in construction of the new building. I helped parents are Oliver and Olive Crowe of Plentywood. Her brother, Alan, establish the FF A Chapter and was one of the first 3 Honorary Chapter lives in Laurel, MT[...]Farmer members. I am a member of the asonic Lodge and a Shriner. In Septemb[...]My wife, born 10-21 -11, is a daughter of Peter and Caroline Juul, grades, 7th and 8th gra[...]l, who homesteaded 5 miles south of Outloo . Ella's siblings are listed and gym. In[...]iece, Bernice Van Curen's history. Ella graduated from wanted to be a farmer and a marine. Marilyn want[...]Outlook HS m 1930, received a diploma from ontana Sta e ormal Sixteen years later, among a long line of graduates at the newly College at[...]Chapter Farmer member of the local FF A and is a member of the[...]Eastern Star. Gordon had pursued the dream of the military and was a distm• quished military[...]ice at Billings. Marilyn taught in the MSU School of ursing at Billings Deaconess. Lt. and Mrs. Ove[...]ng, GA and Ft. Campbell, KY. During those 3 years of service, he became a paratrooper with the 101 st[...]Their son, Kirk, was born 10-29-60. When the tour of duty was over they opted for a farming career bac[...], and no farms his own unit with son, Kirk, north of the Dalev1ew community. Kir 1s married to Debbie Unsworth, daughter of June, Outlook and the late Oral Robert "Unzie" Unsworth of Scobey, MT. They attended Concordia College and M[...]Daughter, Jonna Lynn, born 5-15-69 in Plentywood, is a student at PHS and is active in band, basketball, golf, piano, and chur[...]ipation and offices in the asons, Shriners, Order of Eastern Star, to horse and buggy da[...]n and Plentywood Lutheran Church. Gordon was part of the first Study of buggies, sleighs, horse drawn machinery, old tractors, and sta- Commission of Sheridan Co. and is a director for the Fed. Land Bank tionary engines. We have restored many of these items with some on Assoc. Marilyn formed a[...]loan to the local museum. As pres. of the Old Tractor Club and chair- have helped with[...]ducation, participated in man of the Building Committee, I enJoyed seeing t[...] |
| [...]James W., 1937 and Paul Lee, 1939. James is the administrator of My maternal grandparents were Peter and Caro[...]Westmoreland Union Manor, Portland, OR. He is married to Violet homesteaders in the Outlook are[...]Their children are Wade, JoDee, and Lezlie. Paul is owner- nal grandparents, George and Sigrid Overby, were homesteaders west manager of Sherwood Inn and Robin Hood Lounge, Plentywood. He of Antelope. My dad was John Overby. (See story else[...]arla and Kristi. He mar- My family consisted of Mom and Dad (John and Ella Overby), and 2[...]entire childhood on the family farm 9 miles south of He was employed by Osborne McMillen Elev. Co, Mc Elroy from Plentywood and attended the Plentywood schools an[...]n Elevator mgr. He taught 1961 . I attended the U of M from 1961 -68 . In 1965 , I received the BA ad[...]Adm., 1951-54, in degree and in 1968, the degree of Juris Doctor (Law). th[...]tywood. In 1962, he bought the balance of the company from P. G.[...]He played a lot of basketball and softball on Westby men's teams,[...]1936-48. He was a member of Westby Flying Club, 1943-47 , charter[...]member of Westby Lions Club, charter member of Plentywood Elks On 9-22-63, I married JoAnne Schulte of Stanley, ND, also a stu- Club. He is a member of Moose Lodge, Sons of Norway, 32 ° Mason, dent at the U of M, where she received a BA degree in elementary[...]ite extensively in Montana and North Dakota, From 1968-81 , I practiced law in Sheridan Co. except[...]mpanies in Butte and Seattle. My family consists of: my wife, JoAnne, and my 2 sons.[...]GLENN and HELEN (LONG) OXENDER My oldest son is Erik Richard Overby, born in Plentywood on[...]anne (Nixon] Davis) moved 4-19-69. y youngest son is Steven Ross Overby, born in Plentywood to Plentywood the summer of 1950, to be near Helen's folks, Bill and on 12-25[...]ellie Omar. (Nellie lives in Tigard, OR, a suburb of Portland.) When engaged in the oil business and my wife teaches part-time and is active Alice and Art Klofstad took over[...]of the oil exploration around Plentywood and Outlook[...]C . OVERGAARD Wal er, 9-17 -15 in Westby, MT is the eldest son of Dena Spoklie and Alfred W. Overgaard. His sister is Margaret L. Thorson, 1917. His brothers are Ervin[...]irmed in First Lutheran Church, Westby, graduated from WHS in 1932, attended STC, inot, D, 1932-33 and M[...]They became the proud parents of Monte Allen, born at the[...]ntywood". Glenn worked for a time at the Farmer's of Deaconess Hospital, Havre, MT, and to that[...] |
| Glenn and some of his buddies would go jack rabbit hunting and of Columbus. sell the carcasses for extra money. Dur[...]r, they would get Mary (194 7) is a 1965 graduate of PHS, spent 1 year in Rome, together with several[...]aly, a year at EMC and married Gary A. Farnsworth of Glasgow in Helen was busy at home with the[...]o the in Italy in 1971 . Mary died of leukemia in 1978. Later, Gary married aroma of cake, cookies, and doughnuts always filled the ho[...]Joan (1949) grew up to be first of all, a nurse, (MSU 1972) but is beautiful "green" scenery, so Glenn and Helen mad[...]ld into a homemade box-trailer and from geology to refrigeration, to weather and survival[...]a while to adjust to the change ... rain instead of snow. has been a carpenter, radio ann[...]non. He later pliance repairman, and is now civil defense director and Justice of the transferred to the company's hardboard custom[...]. works. They built their "dream home" in 1981-82 of which they are Jim (1956) was a track star in PHS, graduated from MSU in 1982 very proud. Glenn enjoys hunting and[...]spare time. in engineering and is employed by Dowell in Tulsa, OK. His ability to[...]tion, Roy's Market, and a variety of other jobs. daughter, Shelley Kay, and a son, Wes[...]et Home as does Helen's mother, Ruby Long. Joanne is married to Delmar Davis of Eugene and lives near Marcola. They have 1 son, T[...]AULBECK EDWARD PAULBECK Norman, second son of John Paulbeck (born Perham, MN, 1880-died Plentyw[...]craft mechanic in Hawaii. He attended school at U of M and in Milwaukee before he and Norman took over[...]an avid sportsman and liked to tell tall stories of his hunt- orman retired in 1979. I s[...]k and college classes since then. I turned growth of his nieces and nephews. Ed never married. He was[...]65 while attending college m 1981 -82. member of the Rifle Assn ., Golf Club, and Knights of Columbus. Plentywood has b[...]e owned by his parents. After PHS, he had 2 years of col- ALTON and BETH (MUNSON) PAULSO[...]The second son of Gilb rt and abel Paulson of Outloo , T, I, Margaret, was born at Bismarck, ND in 1917, the daughter of Alton, was born in the hospital at[...]ood 1931- The oldest child of Haro d and Ruth unson, Beth, as born in died Ingl[...]ne, since Ed was in the service. from PHS, Alton, ho as currently serving in th US Army[...]was active in Jaycees, Golf Club affairs, Knights of Columbus, were married in Plent ood[...]eph's and part- and serving as clerk of the school board at Outloo , the Paulsons icipati[...]other ac- moved to Plent ood in the fall of 1958 where Alton held the position tivities young[...]n like Plentywood. of secretary of the asonic Lodge for many years and serves as[...]1946) married Charlene secretary of the ontana Durum Growers. He continues to farm an[...]rs, went to Dawson College, clerk of the church board of the Congregational Church, secretary of returned home to clerk in the family store and has been owner since the Order of Eastern Star for many years, and is a long-time member of 1979. Leo and Charlie are in Saddle Club,[...] |
| Following graduation from PHS, Nina attended Kinman Business College in Spokane and married Ron Green of Spokane, September, 1968. They have 4 children and live at Coeur d' Alene, ID. Dina graduated from MSU in Bozeman with a degree in diatetics following graduation from PHS. She married Dave Sandon of Sunburst in December, 1969; they live on his fami[...]heir homestead 2 years later, which was northeast of Dagmar, where Folmer grew up. Folmer had a younge[...]Orval Pederson Family. southeast of his home. Later, he went to school near Nathanael[...]urch, The Pederson's are members of the United Methodist Church west of Dagmar. In 1921-22, he attended Grandview College[...]. Orval is a member of the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite Bodies Ethe[...]Fred's brand, FP, and that is the way Fred would say it.[...]na. In 1922, Fred bought a farm 5 miles southwest of[...]heir son, Derl, attended the Hiawatha School west of Dagmar. money, but he never lost any from a bank going broke. When their daughter, Vonna, w[...]ifornia, and then moved to Colorado in the spring of 1960. He was clever with the words[...]s wife, Ethel, but never promoted either of these, and I doubt that any of his works and daughter, Carol, live in Colorado a[...]abel Boyer and Mrs. John Pederson, the youngest of 7 children and received his y[...]g there until orma Mellum was the daughter of Mr. and rs. Jim ellum of retiring and moving to Plentywood[...]val were married in away as the result of a car-pedestrian accident. Noonan on 6-29-47 , an[...]o the West Coast, My mother is the oldest living Sheridan County resident today.[...]was born 11 -19-1882. We were a family of 3 boys and 7 girls. To this union 5 children were born: Gary, 5-9-48, is married to Daughter Agnes died an infa[...]daughters, Kristi and Holli. James was from heart failure. Bill and Carl live in the Coalridg[...], married Shirley Kolste, lives in Plentywood and is employed by and Mabel Boyer, Plentywood.[...]Kay. Jill was born 3-14-58, married Wayne Everson of grandchildren. My mother also raised[...]d 1O years old, respectively, as their father had is attending EMC at Billings.[...] |
| [...]r until our retirement. gardening and taking care of her house until she moved to the Montana[...]married Barbara Tange in 1971. She is the daughter of Gordon and[...]Marge Tange. Richard graduated from the ND State School of Forestry[...]In 1982, Mom celebrated her 100th birthday. All of her children as ing, and visiting with all of our friends. well as several grandchildren, niece[...]I was born 1-28-12 on the homestead of my parents, Conrad and hosted a 101 birthday part[...]Ida Peterson (Sh. Daybreak p. 676) located east of Plentywood. at the Manor as Alice celebrated her 101 st birthday 12-16-83. The By dint of hard work, some good crops, my father added more[...]ent and the pretty cake. The DeSilva's have a way of making the grasshoppers, low prices,[...]er both sacrificed that I might go My mother is in good physical health. Her eyesight has been fa[...]isits to the parents, I entered the U of , joined a fraternity (a luxury) and as farm or attending Emmaus Lutheran, where she is a charter member. graduated in 19[...]of the depression. OLUF and RUTH PETERSEN[...]be a Oluf was born at Dagmar, MT 3-3-16, son of Svend and Johanne woolbuyer and 2[...]Petersen, attended Emerson School, and graduated from Antelope HS ar years working at[...]Ruth was born at Antelope, MT 12-2-15, daughter of Oscar and Sophia Christianson. She was born on the farm that Craig Saxtons now own. Ruth graduated from Antelope HS. .[...]urchased the John and lone Heppner farm northeast of Plentywood.[...]Sheridan County as. When I told th m I as from Pl n ood, they[...]drop of 011 produced in Sheridan County. Well, Bottoms Up[...]y father died in Seattle in 1960 and is buried next to the oose[...]Section as he was a member of the Plenty ood oose.[...]y mother moved from Seattle in December, 1983 to a retirement[...]r our home in Portland. She lived alone m Seattle from 1960 In 1959, we moved to Grenora, ND where O[...]was still very interested in Plentywood and news from there. She pass-[...] |
| [...]son, Con- chased the Johnson Store from Mollie Johnson. This became rad and his wife, Sue[...]which Myrtle actually operated while Cliff spring of 1984. She is a registered nurse and he is regional manager of worked for Len Peterson's Hardware St[...]D. Collins. They built their If the worth of a man's life is measured in his contributions to his pres[...]Sheridan Memorial Hospital in 1952, and was one of the founders of the Plentywood Golf Club in 1927. Cal, the eighth of 9 children, was born 3-1-1897 in Otter Tail Coun[...]r in France during and after WWI. He was a member of the 116th Field Signal Corps.[...]heir son, Bill, (born 4-8-35 in Scobey) graduated from PHS and Anderson, moved to Scobey, and worked in[...]Hanger, daughter of Paul and Laura Hanger of the Pleasant Prairie com- Later, the newly[...]Their daughter, Karrol K., graduated from PHS, U of M, Missoula as Eager to go west again, Cal[...]ved in Plen- a med. tech. and the U of WA in health education. She married Bruce tywood[...]olf, doing business with people Cal took control of the car sales, Len became owner of the hardware of this area, and working to promote and improve the[...]d on the city council, was mayor during the flood of 1953 "Chevy" dealership for 47 years (1925-72).[...]e sewer lagoon, and improving street lighting. He is past It was rough making ends meet during the depression when pres. of the Lion's Club, Golf, Athletic, Boosters, Sports[...]dropped 75%. He mentioned, "There wasn't a spear of grass Shrine Club and past moderator of the Congregational Church. He is a in the country in 1937, but business came back in 1938. We had 4 past master of the Masonic Lodge and on the Ration's Board durin[...]joined the firm in 1948. WWII. He is presently a director of Pioneer Manor and the Sec. State Cal, Ple[...]ch Bank. He received a certificate of appreciation from Lion's Club in city business was handled by regis[...]ich were dis- 1972, Jaycee Boss of the Year in 197 4, and the Distinguished Service[...]shal for the 40th Annual Harvest He was one of the original 15 members of the Plentywood Golf Festival. Cl[...]Myrtle is a member of the Congregational Ladies Aid and OES, has[...]AN (REINERTSON) PETERSON Mrs. Peterson died of cancer in 1969. By Lillian Peterson Cal is a member of the Congregational Church, past pres. of the old My parents are Martin M. R[...]therine Masek. I was Lions Club and a past master of the Plentywood Masonic Lodge in[...]e remains Wildwood Park, graduated from PHS with the class of 1940. active in the Golden Years Club and as a go[...]o Vancouver, WA where I attended Clark College. I of competition, Cal is still seeking his first "hole-in-one".[...]WWII. We were married on 6-28-41, are members of Trinity Lutheran CLIFFORD and MYRTLE (HANSON) PET[...]Church, I'm past president of the Altrusa Club for Business Women and Clifford was born at Souris, ND 5-7-06, son of Henry and Jennie a Chamber of Commerce Member. Don is retired. He was employed by (Norgren) Peterson. His father was oldest of 8 boys (including Cal and the government as a building contractor. Len Peterson of Plentywood) and 1 girl. His father died in 1916 and his From 1957-7 4, I owned the Mode O'Day Shop. From 1972 to mother in 1963.[...]ff worked with the Peterson- from Vancouver in Pullman, WA and Clark College in Vancouver, is a Battleson Co. in Scobey for 10 years. He[...] |
| [...]Pamela C. born 2-23-55 in Vancouver, graduated from high school was a very active supporter in the building of the Sheridan Memorial in Vancouver and WA U in Seattle, married Patrick J. Kearney of Hospital, the nursing home, and[...]Manor. Len now lives in Longview, WA, a graduate of Seattle, and is Dist. Manager, Coffee the nursing[...]ent care. Jane resides at the Pioneer Sales Dept. of Proctor & Gamble Distributing Co. They live in Ho[...]he greatest tribute I could second child in April of 1984. give to my parents is my admiration for the love they have for Plen-[...]tywood and their hosts of loyal and fine customers through the years.[...]of Clarence W. "Cal" Peterson and Minnie Peterson. H[...]parents to Plentywood in 1925, graduated from PHS in 1941 and at-[...]tended the U of M.[...]and saw action as a sailor in the Pacific Theater from[...]1942-46. After his discharge from the Navy, Roger returned to college[...]and graduated from Spokane Business College in 1948.[...]r marriage, Roger and Kay's first son Our home is in Vancouver with the exception of the winter months was born. After graduating from PHS, that child (Bob) graduated from when we live in our home in Mesa, AZ. the U of Utah with degrees in engineering, math, and histo[...]tours of duty with the Peace Corps (Tonga Islands) and Vis[...]Bob is now an administrative engineer for the US Govt. i[...]e earned a radio-television degree in Spokane and is a nie Lillian Claypool, was born a few miles away[...]ota. She did Kay Peterson died of cancer in 197 4. not meet Len until she went to t[...]hey were mar- Roger, a member of the Congregational Church and past president ried[...]parent's place after they moved to of the old Lions Club, has also been active in Mason[...]and Shrine. He remains an avid golfer, playing from March through 1921, and Jean Ardis in 1929.[...]ry store in Wallace Burnell is the son of Thomas G. and Josephine Peterson Alexandria, but his partner died 2 years later from trench fever con- from the Outlook community (S. D. p. 804); Ruby Carrie is the daughter tacted during WWI, so Len sold out and returned to Richville. A few of Viggo and Carrie Johansen of the Dagmar community (S. o. p. 299). days later, Ed Battleson of Scobey called to encourage Len and[...]ssed clothes at the dry cleaners for dise because of the fight, but with new oil fields opening up the[...]I, Ruby, grew up on the farm east of Antelope and was the only brothers, Ernest at Sco[...]y in Plentywood Lutheran Church on 10-28-48. home from WWII, he joined his dad as a partner in the store[...]er. After Don's death, made hundreds of doilies, 2 tablecloths, and 12 afghans. I receive[...]helpful hints one winter from Ruth Estenson on embroidering and won Len w[...]pillow cases. for his whistling on his way to and from work . He was always As[...]her, Campfire leader, Boy Scouts, Band and people of Sheridan County.[...]worker, and chaperone. I served my com- Jane is a 50-year member of Eastern Star. Both Len and Jane are[...]and the election board for many faithful members of the Congregational Church. Len is a Mason, Scot- years. I worked at th[...]Lions Club, the bowling the position of cashier and bookkeeper at the MDU Co. on 1[...] |
| [...]earning They returned to Plentywood from Seattle and opened a Coast to to play the organ.[...]until 2 devastating fires in a period of 6 months closed the store for out and spent the winter of 1977-78 in Arizona and California. We now[...]year. The store was rebuilt after both fires and is in full opera- make our home in Great Falls where Wally is employed at the Colum- tion again. b[...]ental in organizing the Great Falls Lupus Chapter of the Lupus had a son, is divorced and living at home; and Cleo (Dennis) Chandler, Foundation of America, Inc. born 9-16-52. He is a CPA in Glasgow, MT. They have 4 children:[...]Ward is a Mason and Shriner. Marjorie is a member of Oro-Y-Plata Chapter 66 Order of the Eastern Star and a charter member of the[...]Lewis came to Sheridan Co. in 1914 from Graham, IA. His dad Wally Pet[...]963) homesteaded east of Plentywood in 1908. He attended school in[...]eautician, married to Cecil Johnson, 2-13-69, son of Kermit and ried Thelma Smith-Nicho[...]L on 12-18-1 O to James and Edna 11 -20-70. Cecil is employed by Frontier Airlines. They also have his Smith, who homesteaded northeast of Raymond. She came to Montana son, Donald Earl, from a previous marriage, born 5-23-67 .[...]e Nichols, who Wayne Douglas, born 8-19-51 , is a graduate of PHS and MSU, homesteaded north of Raymond. Thelma attended Corkery School until Bozeman and is assistant parts manager of Cummins in Billings. Carrie moving to P[...]for 1½ years. Jeanette, born 7-14-52, graduated from PHS and U of M, Missoula, She has a sister, Elberta Draszt, born 9-19-08, of Kent, WA and a married on 7-24-76 to Corey Welter, son of Roy and Mona Welter, brother, Alden Nichols, born 12-30-20 of Culbertson, MT. formerly of Plentywood. They reside at Billings where he is drilling supervisor for Cenex and have 2 sons: Sc[...]82. WARD and MARJORIE (ENGER) PETERSON |
| [...]Andy was born 6-5-17, the third child of Otto and Anna Po hie and mer and Plentywood in th[...]sed in the Comertown area, attended and graduated from the local[...]chool. He started working at Deck's Bakery as one of several bakers; MAURICE E. and CORA S. (RISA) PLA[...], County in 1918 and settled on a homestead south of Redstone. Cora Flaxville, Whiteta[...]nded country grade shcool, then her freshman year of high school and Daleview. Truck driv[...]1924. In her class were 9 girls and 2 boys, both of whom became medical doctors, Dr. 0. G. Benson and Dr. Ted Paulbeck. She is the only one still living in Plentywood. Cora wor[...]tine Plaisance. He was the fourth son in a family of 11 children, 8 sons and 3 daughters. They came to Minot, ND in 1906 and Maurice grew up on a farm south of Minot. He attended country school and his ambitio[...]40th Anniversary, June 1980) At the outbreak of WWII, we sold our home and moved to San Diego, CA[...]ate AA Champion- that time. Maurice was in charge of one station where he had 8 women[...]nly daughter, married Gary Christensen dealership of Kaiser-Frazer automobiles and Oliver Farm Impleme[...]tivities. This in part is true for Stuart and Marianne Polk, while he is publisher of the Plentywood Herald and a local judge, Stuart is best- known by hundreds of ballplayers and fans for his umpiring. Marianne[...]is best-known by many people for her cooking and bak[...]or for 7 years in Sheridan County. At present, he is serving on the Sheridan County Tax Appeals Board.[...]Stuart Polk, born 11 -1-25, the oldest of 3 children of Harry and After attending the nearby Collins School and graduating from the Phyllis Polk of Williston, graduated from Williston HS in 1945, then Plentywood HS, I worke[...]avy. the Elgin Cafe and Deck's Bakery. The latter is where I met Andrew Aft[...] |
| [...]ports- He joined the advertising department of the Wiliston Herald, a caster for Pl[...], was named Jane was a member of Plentywood Lutheran Church, Order of the managing editor of The Plentywood Herald. He was named editor and[...]tar, and served as a Mother Advisor for the Order of Rainbow publisher in 1961 and maintained that du[...]the result North Dakota and had the distinction of umpiring at the 1961 Babe of a childhood case of rheumatic fever, sent her to Denver to undergo R[...]her health and passed away on 4-23-76 in He is a member of Plentywood Elks Lodge 2566, and he was Billings. Gene still resides in Billings where he is employed as a active in the Lions Club and Plenty[...]ing, has 1 son, Randy Cole. Barbara, born 8-1-50, is married Marianne Polk was born 10-29-38 in A[...]to John Jay Murray and they farm and ranch north of Reserve, MT. of 4 children of Dave and Hildur Leininger. She graduated from Westby They have 2 sons, Patrick Jason[...]born on 12-22-51, is married to Michael Ullman. He is an asphalt Marianne returned from San Diego where she lived for 3 years, loader for Conoco and she is a secretary for Eastern Montana College in was em[...]r to her marriage to Stuart Polk on 12-30-67. She is now active in the FRANK and ALMA (TROV[...]The Polks have 7 children. They are Patrick of Billings, David Allen Frank Power and Alma Trove were both born in southeastern of San Diego, Lisa (Mrs. Dean) French of Medicine Lake, David at North Dak[...]ey married in 1929 Carroll College in Helena, Tim of Plentywood, and Mary Beth and Jason and[...]r Leonard, ND. Two sons, Robert and Francis, were of the family home.[...]family moved to Plentywood, where construction of a creamery began Gene Robert Popescu was bor[...]Williston, ND first-born the next year. of Pascu and Josephine (Westering) Popescu of Plentywood, MT (see For sever[...]ery ed and operated the Elgin Cafe on Main Street of Plentywood which ad- for various periods of time include Russ Ness, Harold Sorenson, and join[...]d area students during the stands. Gene graduated from Plentywood School in 1946. He married[...]near Dagmar and attended the country school north of the farm poor, the "cream check" cam[...]arger, the milking herds grew smaller. The volume of cream began[...]declining rapidly in the '60s, and with the death of Frank Power in[...]graduated from Carnegie Tech in 1952 and has been employed by[...]1954. Francis graduated from the U of Mand the U of NE. He practiced[...]dentistry in Plentywood from 1960-66, then moved to Billings, MT[...]The family was active members of the Congregational Church,[...]County until 1975. My mother was originally from New Jersey, the business was sold to Betty Myles after 49 years of operation by the only child of Helen (Rowe) and Col. John P. Harris (died 1981 )[...]er was born in Wilmington, DE 12-14-40, graduated from sports and in the Athletic Club, among those who[...]and taught 2 years before marrying the formation of Sportsman's Park. One highlight of his sports life was my dad and deciding to venture from the big cities into the peaceful- his "hole-in-on[...]golf course. He was a volunteer ness of the West. fireman, a member of the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, Al Bedoo[...] |
| was one of 6 children (Ernest, Byron, Wayne, James, Beverly}[...]ived in Plentywood until December, 1942 when Bob from PHS in 1982 and is attending MSU majoring in physics and math. joined the Navy. Andy, born 1-27-67, is a junior and I, Timothy, born 2-20-66, will[...]a MacKubbin born in Spokane graduate this spring from PHS. on 12-3-44 of Bozeman; Nancy W. O'Brien born in Havre, MT on[...]le my dad was attending RMC. 3-31 -47 of St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands; Janet Steven[...]back to 9-3-52 in Havre, MT now of Bear Canyon, Alberta, Canada. The 3 Billings where he graduated from Rocky. He has taught in Hingham, daughters are graduates of Bozeman Senior HS and MSU. There are 6 Reed Poin[...]ucile was born in Outlook on 9-6-17, the daughter of pioneer John and I have earned the Eagle S[...], WA and in a similar capacity at My mother is Minnie Dyste Raaen, born in Forman, ND 6-22-1898[...]ic and Summit Engineering in Bozeman in the '60s of Norwegian parents. She came to Plentywood in 1926[...]1 year. He worked as Latin that first year. Some of the other teachers were J. B. Alexander, County Extension Agent in Plentywood from 1937-42 , when he Melfin Glorvick, Grace Scott,[...]He assisted with the organizaiton of the Reserve Soil Conservation While serving[...]After 3 years in the Navy, Bob held the position of County Exten- romance flourished and they were m[...]Agent in Havre and in 1955 joined the State Staff of the 678).[...]I was born 8-7-19, son of early day homesteaders, Elmer and Olive[...]grew up experiencing the hard times of the '30s, graduating from[...]to work for Buick Motor Division of General Motors.[...]I married Alice, daughter of Andrew and Millie Christensen, on[...]12-31 -43. Alice graduated from Antelope HS, worked in an office in[...]to his homestead to resume full-time farming. One of my We returned to Montan[...]joying our neighbors and the earliest memories is of Dad looking at the prairie grass and saying that[...]choir. Alice was a member of Volmer Homemakers and taught Sunday I graduated from PHS in 1951 and enrolled at Pacific Lutheran,[...]s retired to Salem, OR. proponent of NFO. The 4 oldest girls attended grade school at[...]o attend PHS, and graduated In 1962. ment. Dad is 102 and Mother is 85.[...]We have 4 children: Joel Arnold, born 9-26-57 , is married to Julie in Medicine Lake, where I completed a term as governor in 1984 and N Nevins and is a Lt. in the US Army serving as a helicopter pilot. Alice is treasurer of WOTM. We are also active in Sons of Norway. Theodore, born 7-14-60, married Sheri McCormick and is athletic Six daughters and 7 grandchildren round out a wonderful life. di director of Oxnard Boys' Club, Oxnard, CA.[...]Lisa Marie, born 5-3-63, married Don Walker and is assistant Lou's Bar and Deli on Main Street in Plentywood. Their son, Mike, at- ~:manager of a clothing store in Coeur d'Alene. Rachel Elizabeth is a tends MSU and daughter, Madena,[...]graduated from U of M and is now working in Billings as a medical[...] |
| [...]Bozeman. She married Leo Jurica of Powderville in 1967 and they live[...]randi, and a son, Blake. Donna, 4-5-51, graduated from Bauder Fashion College in Miami, FL, and was co- founder of the In Step Shoe Store in downtown Plentywood. Sh[...]ed away suddenly on 4-19-82, just after returning from 1983, where she and her husband, David Shields, w[...]sa, AZ and my sum- Construction. Jill, 12-21 -61, is graduating with high honors this spring[...]in Plentywood. wi1h a degree in computer science from MSU, where she has been active in several campus[...]ter Rasmussen on 3-30-13. Walter, at age 16, came from Denmark, met, and married Mary Sampsen in Iowa i[...]d in Reserve when the family moved to a farm west of Reserve. He worked on neighboring farms. At the Plentywood parsonage, he married Myrtle Sonstegaard from Grenora, ND, a country school teacher, on 6-2-34.[...]job in a saw mill at Yamhill, about 40 miles out of Portland. Later, he bought a truck and hauled logs to a JoArlene graduated from PHS and College of St. Catherine in St. shingle mill nearby. In the spring of 1941 , Roy got a call to the Bremer- Paul. She married Lowell Aspelund, son of Myrtle and Alvin Aspelund ton Navy Yard as a sheet metal helper. Later, he took a course and of Plentywood. Lowell and JoArlene started 1st grade[...]lder at $1 .20 an hour. We were there at the time of Pearl tywood and graduated with the[...]A 6-28-52 . They live in Fremont, CA where Lowell is Shortly after WWII in September, 1945, we mo[...]and in Plentywood, graduated from U of Santa Clara, married Bradley operated for 18 year[...]Curtis, born 8-19-54 in San Diego, graduated from U of Santa In 1962, we bought a farm in Canada on[...]Nancy, born 8-30-55 in Glasgow, graduated from U of Santa Clara, attended school in Bremerton, Dagmar[...]chester, Ml with their 3 children: Kevin, DeSilva of Plentywood and they have 3 children: Machelle, Cr[...]Lorelei, born 10-6-56 in Glasgow, attended U of Santa Clara and in Dagmar, Medicine Lake, and Bozeman. She married Jerry Olson of CA State U at San Jose, m[...] |
| Mark, born 12-11-57 in Glasgow, graduated from U of CA at KURT and KAROLYN (MEDDE[...]e was born 1-16-38 near Antelope, the sixth child of Kimberly, born 1-13-60 in Glasgow, is a student at CA State U at Reuben an[...]school in Westby. Dorothy Redmond graduated from PHS and the College of St. In 1955, Kurt worked for[...]atherine in St. Paul. She married Eugene Sullivan of Cambridge, MA He and Karolyn Medders, daughter of Lyle and Elsie Medders of Plen- on 6-22-57 in San Lorenzo, CA. Gene was an[...]the family lived in Miles City, Glendive 11-27-78 of cardiac arrest. Dorothy continues to live in Hayw[...]ssel was born Kevin, born 7-23-58, graduated from CA State U at Chico, lives in 10-10-6[...], ND. In Juneau, AK, where he works for the State of Arkansas. 1964 we re[...]permanently. Katie, born 11-7-59, graduated from CA State U at Chico, works for the Santa Clara Re[...]ith handicapped children. Sean, born 8-2-61, is a student at CA State Uat Hayward studying Public[...]nist for a legal firm. Brian, born 12-27-65, is a senior at Moreau HS in Hayward. Patrick, born 12-16-6 7, is a sophomore at Moreau HS. Mac Redmond graduated from PHS and Concordia College of Moorhead, MN with a BA degree in education and a MA degree in counse!ing from U of MN. He married Mary Ronken of Bloomington, MN 12-29-62. They live in Bloomington where Mac is a counselor at Jefferson HS. They have 2 children: Mark, born 8-26-65, is a senior at Kennedy HS and Marcy, born 11-8-68, is in Junior High.[...]tywood. Kurt began farming the Medders land north of Dooley in[...]1975. During the oil boom of 1981 -83, Kurt accepted a position as BURTON J. a[...]Lila, born 5-11-77, and is a partner in Bob and Lou's game room as I don't remember much of my pre-teen years, but I do remember[...]going to the Rocky Springs School, about 1/4 mile from the Henry Bjarko in the "Treasu[...]on the rigs and moves around a lot. Cheryl is married to Joel Bjorgen place, 7 miles from Westby in 1939. I completed grade school at the[...]and lives in Westby. Rice School and in the fall of 1945, I entered high school, graduating in 1949.[...]I, Marcia Ann (Olson) Rice, the second of 4 children, was born to milk cows.[...]why I don't know. tended 12 years of school at Plentywood . Some of my grade school Maybe it was a chance to see more of the world. Being unable to make tea[...], Mrs. Helen Saunders, Mrs. Luella the adjustment from high school to college, I decided to join the Air[...]5 years. In it wasn't! I got to see a little more of the world, but every time I got a high school was a member of the pep club and annual staff and worked furlough[...]nd attend On 1-12-69, I married Diane McCann of Scobey. We were to be aerobic c[...]1th, but a blizzard postponed it one day. Because of Women's Bowling Assoc. for the past[...]have We bought the Rostad house in Comertown from Palmer Sorenson been babysitting[...]d Randell Loren Rice on 6-10-78 in the Plentywood of 1973, we have moved a number of times. We now own and operate Lutheran Church. Randy, the second of 5 children, was born to Gene a bowling alley in E[...]n. Becky, age 28 , was 12 years of school at Plentywood. Some of his teachers were Mrs. employed with Branff Inter[...]ith her 2 children, Chris and Dawn. Lee, age 22 , is a boy, he was involved in Cub Scouts, a[...]andparents farm . In high school, he was a member of the track, age 14, and Kathy, age 11 , both live[...]basketball, and football team and a member of FFA. His senior year, he[...] |
| [...]She loves America. Steve Odegard, and in the fall of 1982, he began his own construction[...]I farm with my dad in Antelope and Balaly is custodian at the[...]Bert, the son of Robert S. and Dorothy Cybulski Richardson, was[...]born in Sidney, MT on H-18-50. He is the second of 5 children.[...]graduated from Antelope HS except for Nancy. Because of the school[...]rning down in 1978, she finished her last 2 years of high school in[...]Plentywood. Bert graduated in 1970, a class of 16. The biggest class[...]tywood, MT on 8-10-53, daughter of Arvid and Hilda Alvstad Morstad.[...]ce Family She is the fourth of 5 children. Donna, the oldest, born in May of 1945, husband is Jerry Strand. Janice (Mrs. Arno Rasmussen), born[...]on born 4-24-75 at the Sheridan Mem. of 1946; Ron, born in May of 1949; and Don, born in July of 1960. Hosp. He attends Plentywood grade school and some of his teachers Debra graduated from PHS in 1972. That fall both attended the Vo- are[...]Larsen, Mrs. Lindell, and Mrs. Patty Johnson. He is Tech Center in Helena. Debbie graduated as an LPN in 1973. Bert a member of Cub Scouts, Den 4, run by Dale and Charlene Tlust[...]Ann was born on 9-26-77. In October of 197 4, they bought a house in born 10-3-79 at the[...]ere they are now residing. Plentywood in the fall of 1985. In the fall of 1979, Bert and his father built a shop on the Ric[...]chardson Auto and Salvage. the house we purchased from Olaf Granvold in 1977. He is now working and farming with his father. Bert als[...]sa Languidey, 6-30-53 in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. She is from a family of 11 children, who are all in Bolivia, except for an older brother who is in Argentina, and herself. Balaly came to the states in 1971 from Montero, Bolivia on a student visa. While going t[...]s so hot you couldn't sleep, quite a change going from winter here to summer there.[...]Bert and Debbie and their girls are members of the St. Joseph's[...]Catholic Church in Plentywood. Bert is a member of the Knights of Columbus and Debbie of the St. Elizabeth Seton Guild. She is also a member of the church choir and also sings for weddings, lun[...]She is also fond of embroidery work. They enjoy the friendly p[...] |
| [...]. Havre Deaconess Hospital on 5-30-61. In October of that year, they I am a 196 7[...]EMC at Billings, and have worked at various jobs from the west edge of town for 6 years. The last 4 years they lived in[...]and I were married 2-26-72 and 20 house purchased from the Alton Paulsons. During their 1O years in days later he began a year's tour of military duty in Thailand. I lived Plentywood, 3[...]mily. While in Plentywood they were members of the Congregational |
| [...]il 1975, he worked as the here since then. George is co-owner, operator of the L & R Body Shop Custodian for the[...]still employed at the Alta Vista Cafe. graduated from PHS and went on to MSU at Bozeman.[...]arbi, at Tulsa and 1 grand- Brenteson of Medicine Lake in 1960. They have 2 children, Mich[...]y Gertie Peterson. A few years ago, we add- child of Lloyd and Letty Ritland. Gene graduated from PHS, where he ed on and remodeled and are still living in it. attended all 12 years. He is employed by Patrick Petroleum as a pro- duction f[...]60, Gene married Edith Brenteson, oldest daughter of Clifford From Obituary, compiled by Beryl McLean and Erma Brent[...]Robb was born 10-6-1889 in Detroit, Ml, graduated from graduated from PHS in 1956, then attended Humbolt Institute in Min- the Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery. Lived in Broadview in neapo[...]at- Flouroscopy on Hilton Vilen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vilen of tends PHS and will graduate in 1984. Kimberly Sue, born 12-26-71, is Reserve, he was electrocuted by some malfunction of the machine or in the 6th grade.[...]he scene, but unable to They are all members of Plentywood Lutheran Church.[...]and the sole of one foot. Beatrice Waite (Krebsbach), who was LLO[...]ed and had burns on his face and the sole of his foot. He was taken to Boyd, born at Petersbor[...]; Katherine Benson, born 1908; Letty from Billings. Pallbearers were: Tom Bockley, Dr. G. E[...]In 1911 , my parents moved to a homestead west of Westby. We Dr. Robb was survi[...]ere here for the funeral. moved to Plentywood and is still being used. He is buried in the Plentywood Cemetery. The McKin[...]Gladys's parents were Carrie (Johnson) and Viggo of Outlook, I met Lloyd Ritland there.[...]). Lloyd was born in Dawson, MN in 1903. One of 11 chidlren, he Robert is manager of the Plentywood VFW Club, Gladys is part- came to Outlook in 1929. He worked on Marti[...]1973, from Minot Business College in 197 4, and attended MSU[...]daughter, Rebecca Lynn, born 4-30-82. Kathy is an auditor at Security[...]State Bank, and Mike is a driver for Williston-Scobey Transfer.[...] |
| Kimberly Ann Bakken, born 12-2-55, graduated from PHS in 197 4 grade school, Dad was[...]dpa and the children live in Plentywood where she is a hairdresser and showed Dad some[...]tar, Thomas Joseph, born 2-18-59, graduated from PHS in 1977, and violin. He e[...]es for over 40 years. (married Leslie Ann Nichols of Berthold, ND) and has a son, James[...]born 1-3-1888 in Ottertail Co., MN, the daughter of Mary C. Leslie is a nurse's aid at Sheridan Mem . Nursing Home. The[...]Mary Suzanne Morstad, born 7-26-60, graduated from PHS in Ford for $375.00 and we[...]ried Donald Morstad) and live on the Morstad farm of Ray- number of cars that there would be a rebate. Henry did and[...]Joanne Marie Easley, born 8-8-61, graduated from PHS in 1979, Plentywood to work for Andrew Fadness, then for John Jorgensrud from Missouri Institute of Technology with a degree in Electrical east of Raymond before moving to the Dooley area. In 1919[...]ed a contract to buy the Herb Phinney farm, north of Dooley. When Orleans, 3 mo., then begins work wit[...]scanners in Kansas City. She married Terry Easley of Kansas folks moved to an adjoining[...]the Foos Cruikshank farm about 7 miles northeast of Kansas City, KS.[...]h his brother-in-law, Roy Medders. They graduated from PHS in 1983. He lives at home and will attend Mis[...]Auto Co. selling Maxwell (Plymouth) and Institute of Technology to attempt a degree in electrical engineering Chrysler cars in a building just north of the old City Hall-Fire Station. In like his siste[...]1928, they built across the street from the old lngwalson , Post Office We have had[...]equipment. The crash of 1929 caught them and after a struggle, they[...]when the family moved to Plentywood. He graduated from When Dr. Storkan was mayor,[...]time city clerk job, promising lots of work with no pay. The only Robert was active with[...]employee to earn pay was the Chief of Police. Dad remained city clerk Gladys (with[...]ted for many years. Toward the end of the '30s, he was employed in the in 1951, with good years as president of Pep Club, helping on the year Sherida[...]ay, during this period, was for Dad to happenings of growing up.[...]ration. In 1980, we purchased a small tract of land in northwest Plen- tywood, which is being developed as the Robertson Subdivision. We[...]h projects. Robert has retired as assistant chief of the Plentywood Fire Dept. , after serving for 20 years; served on the local ambulance staff, also retired from the National Guard. Gladys is treasurer of the Chamber of Com- merce and active in the Village Hostesses which is the service depart- ment of the Chamber. We are thankful for our childre[...]Coeur d'Alene, ID and purchased a so much a part of our lives! We thank you , our parents, we are for[...]He was a member of the Plentywood Fire Dept. for 25 years. He gratef[...]on , born 8-15-28. Both Darrel and youngest child of George Washington and Mary (Wolfinger) Robinson .[...]esota. While in 1-28-76 , at the age of 89 .[...] |
| [...]-27 -17 on the Jorgensrud farm about 3 miles east of C. Blaine and Bessie M. (Johnston) Robinson who had moved to Raymond, MT, son of C. Blaine and Bessie May (Johnston) Robinson. Sheridan Co. in 1917 from Minnesota. At that time, Dad was in part-[...]ere they started nership with Uncle Roy (husband of Mother's sister, Lila M.) Medders in fa[...]ey farm the Plentywood Auto Co. I still have some of the original stock and then on[...]er place. I started to school at the certificates from when this dealership was organized in 1925.[...]r Dooley on 3-27-17. A about two-thirds of a mile, then rode with Tommy Nelson and his sist[...]nnesota 3-28-10, where she passed away at the age of 7 miles northeast of Plentywood, where I rode horseback to the Marsh[...]school. In the fall of 1925, the folks moved into Plentywood where Dad[...]he Deaf at Great Falls I graduated from PHS 1936. School activities included band, pep wh[...]ands at Plentywood, and later at Fort Peck member of the high school band.[...]uilding and for the Resettle- and later graduated from Dakota Business College in Fargo, ND. After 1[...]Army. The Spokane Spokesman-Review hired me away from the Post ment, then returned[...]ed for 2 years in the in 1951 and I was in charge of Circulation in Coeur d'Alene, ID. I office of the WPA. During WWII, I was with the Army Enginee[...]age wiped out the crop and southwest of Plentywood. my farming career! After marrying in[...]d'Alene where we entered the restaurant business, from 1961 -77 , officer and later as dist. supervisor for the Dept. of Agriculture. when we leased it out. I have been i[...]1977 and am Secretary/Treas. and General Manager of started ranching near Davenport, WA (about 45 miles west of Coeur d'Alene Auto Mart, Inc.[...]Spokane). In 1977, the director of the ASCS office asked me to help[...]Leonard) Anderson, also of Coeur d'Alene.[...]ocal county assessor, was president and secretary of[...]attlemen's Assoc. , and both master and secretary of our[...]range. I am on the county weed board, past master of the Masonic Darrel Diane and Ka[...]Lodge and past patron of the Eastern Star. I married Karen M. (Brown) at the Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in her home town of Billings, MT 6-4-61 . A daughter, Diane Leona, was born 7-1-63 . Diane married Scott A. Cann (great grandson of the John Kohlers, former Plentywood residents) of Post Falls, ID. They reside in Coeur d'Alene where he is employed as a mold maker of Hern Iron Works. They have no children , Karen an[...]ave a foster son, David L. Davis. After the death of his parents at age 4, he lived at the Twin Bridge[...]il we took over guiding his life at age 14. David is a law enforce- ment officer for the US Forest Service and his wife, Shirley, is a registered nurse at Kern County Hospital. They[...]d Landscaping Contest where we continue to be one of the top 1O finalists each year, but 1, 2,[...] |
| [...]ay, I moved to San Fransisco to work for the firm of Park Davis. In 1946, Harold Rowe and I were marri[...]I am a life-long member of the Plentywood Congregational Church[...]and active in church activities. I'm a member of Plentywood Lodge No.[...]he Scottish Rite and Al Bedoo Shrine Temple, both of Billings; past patron of Oro y Plata Chapter No. 66, OES; past director of[...]Material Dealers Assoc.; and past vice-president of[...]The oldest of 5 children of State Senator Andrew and Anna Dahl, I,[...]munity 5 miles north of Brush Lake. (See SDBI pg.157.) Dad died of[...]when she moved to Sheridan Mem. Nursing Home. She is now past 91[...]and Kendall Rowe. I graduated from PHS in 1940. I worked for FU Grain and Supply,[...]en- We have 3 children. Randolph, born 1947, is a contractor. He and[...]solicited advertising and born in 1950. Katherine is a CPA and lives in Maine. She was married[...]son II 3-24-84. Kendall and Mary have 2 girls. He is in loved every minute of it. the plumbing business. Both our sons and thei[...]I was Worthy Matron of Oro y Plata Chapter, OES 1960-61 , Mother San Fra[...]Advisor and board member of Rainbow, taught Sunday School in the Harold and I are living in San Francisco. Harold retired from the law Lutheran and Congregational Churches, was clerk of the church board, office January, 1984. For a number of years, I have been doing office work[...]dbank program, was active in the work for a group of doctors.[...]the lead in an ordinary pencil. They came from nowhere and[...]thing including I, Roy, was born 6-6-16, son of L. E. (Len) and Ethel Rue of Plen- buildings. Whenever a dark cloud, usually from the southeast appeared tywood. I attended Plentywood schools, was in the service from in the high, hot, cloudless s[...]sshoppers! They settled wherever there was a spot of green, mostly ed to active duty in Ft. Douglas, U[...]Russian thistles. Strong northwest winds blew in from Canada, bring- transferred to Ft. Lewis, then wen[...]as well. Needless to say, served in the Air Force from Australia to the Philippines. Upon return-[...]d created gullies in the fields. They were School of Forestry, U of WA in Seattle.[...]2. He ~nd then came the torrents of rain . The next morning the sloughs and low his w[...]filled with water, frogs were singing to the top of their 7-13-64 and Mother, 5-26 -68.[...]Lutheran To learn that there is no substitute for experience and to realize Churc[...]nded Plen- that it comes only from living, will make us better Senior Citizens, is tywood schools. After graduating from Minn. Inst. of Medicin~, _Min· our fervent hope.[...]od Clm,c as a Vet Technician. She attended Loyola of the South, New Orleans, and MSU in Bozeman, earni[...]Leroy Rusbult was born on a farm near Williamsburg, IA 5-26-39, Capt. Randy B. Becker, USAF, of Middleport, OH, 1,0-22-8_3, and 1s now son of Wilford and Dorothy Rusbult. He attended school in Williamsburg supervisor of the microbiology lab at St. Anthony s Hospital, A[...]t Lynn has an associate degree in Business Admin. from Loyola of the Lackland AF Base in San Anton[...]was employed by KTVG-TV, Billings for 3 years and is now Kessler AF Base at Bilo[...] |
| until his discharge in January, 1981. (One note of interest here, Leroy rode on the Soo Line train from Flaxton, ND to Fortuna; the car he was in had a[...]at. Leroy thought perhaps he could catch a taxi from Fortuna to the base! Needless to say, he thought he was in No Man's Land!) Leroy is employed at Farmer's Union Oil Co. in Plentywood[...]During the 1960's, he was an active member of the Jaycee's and also a member of the Sheridan Co. Ambulance crew. At that time, 3 other employees of Farmer Union Oil were members of the ambulance crew. Some thought the oil company[...]e! Leroy and his family are active members of Trinity Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod, in Plen[...]a Rusbult was born 8-8-41 in Plentywood, daughter of Albin mother, Nova (Mrs. Marvin Kl[...]aised on the family farm northwest of which Karen was the youngest. Nova's dying request was that Ervin of Comertown and completed 8 years in Comertown scho[...]tural father, Marvin Klakken, were first- member of the "tap dance" team under the direction of Audrey cousins) would take[...]request was honored when Marvin Klakken gave his from PHS.[...]d 2 sisters! Clarence Lacey Sachow mar- graduted from PHS in 1979, UNO, Williston, ND in 1981. She is ried Mae Davies in Akeley, M[...]Ray Marcia, born 8-24-63, graduated in 1981 from PHS. She is also Williams), both living in Fo[...]hey had 2 children: Clarice (Mrs. Floyd Flannery) of Clinton,[...]AR and Paul Wells of Fontana, CA. Luther Wells at age 101 ½ still lives member of the UNO chorus and band in Williston during her 2[...]MT. They Jason, born 2-21-72 in Plentywood, is the only male off-spring in[...]ily in his generation. He attends school here and is a[...]in early childhood. Vern married Caroline Frasier of member of the grade school band. Melissa, born 9-1-76, is in 1st[...]who now lives in Las grade. Rebecca, born 1-9-79, is looking forward to attending school in[...]Vegas, NV. the fall of 1984.[...]ctive in the Jaycees in the '60s. At present, she is a[...]teacher at Trinity Lutheran Church, and a member of[...]Nina Torgrimson Sachow was born 9-9-13, one of 13 children of Leroy's and Lola's lives have revolved arou[...]Tilla and Christ Torgrimson of Leaf Mountain Township, MN. She was enjoy camping and traveling to explore the various beauties of the US[...]born at 9 o'clock in the morning on the ninth day of the ninth month and Canada.[...]and work- Ervin LeRoy Sachow, youngest son of Henry and Rosetta Sachow, ed in M[...]nd sisters in 1910. They homesteaded north- west of Dooley, near the Morstad homestead. Later, Henry[...]Charles G., the second child of Charles W. (1881-1962) and Eliza hauling coal fo[...]rvin worked as a graduated from Williston HS and during WWII served in the US mil[...]rd Co. Later, he worked service from 1942-46. Charles and Helen Morrill Larson[...] |
| [...]8 years for Williston Scobey came down from Plentywood on a hand car and father picked them up Transfer Company. As a member of the Congregational Church, he has[...]Howard made a windcharger for the top of our house, chopped and During the years 1948-52, he was an activ_e member of the local chipped a propeller from a 2 X 6, sanded it smooth and balanced it with Ja[...]I grew up on the old Helen, the third child of Frank H. Larson (1880-1954) and Edna[...]Howard did mechanical work after he came home from the southeast of Grenora, ND and had 4 brothers and 4 sisters: Lew[...]duated ried Effie Albin 7-12-55 . from Grenora HS, completed a Standard Course at Minot[...]. Robins S. Zindel married a BS elementary degree from Northern Montana College in 1960, and[...]nai Peninsula. attended summer sessions at MSU, U of M, and Western Montana Col- lege of Dillon, MT. For 35 years, she taught in the elementary schools HERMAN and WANDA (GROVER) SEM of North Dakota, California, and Montana, the last 2[...]Olaf was born in 191 3 at Landa, ND, the youngest of 3 Since retiring from teaching in 1977, she has done Volunteer[...]es in Iowa City, IA. When Herman an active member of the following organizations: Plentywood Con-[...]was born in 1922 in Clay County, MN, the youngest of 3 children[...]graduated from Moorhead State Teachers College HS, and attended[...]College in Fargo. I have enjoyed sharing my love of[...]Our oldest son, Steven, born 194 7, graduated from Concordia moved to Plentywood at the age of 2 weeks with her parents,[...]College and Pacific Univ. He is an Optometrist in the US Air Force sta- graduated from PHS and MSU at Bozeman, MT with a BA degree in[...]titute in Minneapolis, She received her MS degree from Okla. St. U., Stillwater, OK in 1979,[...]MN, served in the US Army from January, 1969 to November, 1971 and is currently employed as an Extension Agent in Yello[...]several radio stations in Montana and is presently at Butte. Our third Howland, reside in[...]y, born 1954, received his BA in music at EMC and is now It is interesting to note that Charles W. Saunders (father of Charles[...]graduated from MSU at Bozeman, earning her BS degree in nursing,[...]worked in Utah, was Sheridan Co. Sanitarian, and is now employed in[...]uture plans include moving to Great Falls, summer of 1984. By Jean Savey Eoff Our grandmother, Li[...]el, was 17. They settled on Gram's homestead east of Reserve. Our father homesteaded out of LORRAINE T. (QUINCER) SHACKELFO[...]k-over rig and expanding to 5 rigs after 1O years of 11 -14-1O at the homestead.[...]he business was sold in 1979 to National Lead Co. of New Our family was in need of a new house, and when an article York. appeared in Cappers Weekly on "How to Buil? an Adobe House", our Dick, born 1931 at Alliance, NE, son of lone and Joseph folks proceeded to build a[...] |
| [...]ield Service at Glendive. hanging of Sheriff George Plumber at Virginia City. This brought the Lorraine Tillie Quin[...]ni- law, W. D. Dooley, trailed cattle from Utica, MT to this area. Shippee ty. The family ho[...]aker in the American and the town of Dooley developed. Lutheran Church. They are the proud parents of 3 children and have 6 One year[...]and he trailed his herd south of the Missouri for pasture.[...]scribed him as looking like a General! He was one of the very few[...]family lived off the land and ate a lot of wild game which disappeared[...]with the coming of the plows.[...]70, Shippee admired the beauty of a Chinese pheasant, and when they studied diesel[...]ere introduced to Sheridan County, he kept people from hunting Eggen 8-20·72. They live in Plentywood a[...]elf. Wesley L. , born 8-16-56 in Miles City, is a 1975 PHS graduate and went to Bozeman for Horse[...]Lou Kathleen R., born 4-3-58 in Miles City, is a 1977 PHS graduate, at- It is with much love and affection that the chronicle of Franklin tended Floral School in Denver and then[...]Holm and Elsie Evelyn (Nordquist) Simonis is written. Our mother and Plentywood for 2 years be[...]father arrived in Sheridan Co. in August, 1939 from Armington, a small 1979. She and Gary D. Wagnild,[...]or the GN Railway and his farm 1o miles northwest of Plentywood and have 2 little 'farmers':[...]regards to moving so far away from family and friends. However, it Dick is an oil field consultant for Watkins Engineering C[...]Our father, born in Orchard, NE 6-21-07, one of 11 children of Carl children in the same community.[...]Mother was born in Cora Creek, MT 11 -6-08, one of 7 children. BUCK SHAW[...]mington, just a In 1909, Pete Kisler, father of Melvin, homesteaded in the Weliver couple of miles from Belt. There she grew up, graduated from high area. There was a lot of open range in 1930, where wild unbroken[...]ere too With the advent of diesel engines the railroad closed its pumping la[...]stations and Daddy had to look for a new line of work. In 1944, he pur- over the horn. Dave was swinging full length along the side of the chased Al's Dray Line and ente[...]his boots. Buck jumped into and coal from North Dakota and continued in this business until[...]ey, (Mrs. Bill Calton), lives in California. Bill is a supt. of Buck Shaw was a good rider. He would let the[...]e 4 children: Terry Frank (married to Renita Fife of Salt Lake seen once in awhile on TV rodeos today.[...]ni Sue. The rodeos will be remembered as one of the good times of the Donna (Mrs. Randy Vogel) also lives in California. Randy is a vice '30s. president of Suburban Water Systems and Donna teaches school.[...]Mary Lou (Mrs. Jim Kaip) lives in Oregon. Jim is an agricultural By Kermit Gysler and Clifford Doo[...]. Mary Lous, also a teacher, Montana history is the backgroun<1 of Shippee. His father was one graduated from MSU. They have 3 children: Cory Paul, Kristi Marie, of the dozen men that stood up and protected[...] |
| [...]Sr. His father was a native of Minnesota and came to Montana in[...]1905. Gay came to America from Norway when she was 22. She mar-[...](Mrs. James) Jelle, born 1951, lives in Billings, is a[...]982. Ruth (Mrs. Wesley) Rasmusssen, Williston, ND is a beauty operator but is now working as a bookkeeper. Albert died suddenly[...]1974, at the age of 47.[...]I was married to Arthur Simonson of Crosby, ND in 1976. We live[...]on a farm- 3 miles west of Crosby. I was a member of Nathanel Elsie and Franklin[...]urch, Crosby. We remember Daddy for his love of us, his kind and giving per- Some of my fondest childhood memories are of the wonderful sonality, his never-ending teasing, and his love of sports and hunting. tim~s we h~~ ~t the Danish Brotherhood Hall, which was a hub of many He was a member of Masons, Fire Department, Chamber of Commerce, family fest1v1t1es such[...]roller skating, Christmas tree parties, Fifth of June Celebrations, and of 1958 caused us much sadness but we were proud tha[...]everyone was a real part of the whole system. We remember Mother for all[...]love BARNEY and MARION (WOLF) SIMONSON of children is evidenced by 1 5 years of teaching kindergarten in Plen- tywood. She was a member of Eastern Star and the Plentywood Barney is one of 1 Ochildren born to William and Gerharda Simon-[...]Korean War. genuine interest she showed in each of them. August of 1966 found new happiness for Mother, when she mar[...]married Diane Vogele m 1982, Brad is at home on the farm and Brian ried John Hallesy of Plentywood. She continued to teach while John[...]dren, and 1 great-grandchild a legacy to be proud of ... and ~mall sons, Larry and Harlan, came from Glasgow to Plentywood, MT we're glad it happened[...]in Denmark. My mother came to the USA at the age of 2 and my father was 18. They were early settlers of the Dagmar community. My mother passed away in Ja[...]l School, also at Dagmar, Antelope, and graduated from PHS in 1946. I was the owner-manager of a beauty shop in Plentywood for 25 years.[...]enry and Malee met when they worked in the office of Elmer[...]erated Skillingberg Plumbing and Heating business from[...]Office from 1958 until he retired in 197 4.[...]Malee was secretary for the Supt. of Schools from 1958-67 . She Gladys and Albert[...]then worked for the Dist. Supt. of Schools from 1967-1969. Albert Simonson, born 3-16-27, at the family farm east of Plen- The Skillingbergs were members of Plentywood Lutheran Church tywood was the son of Geharda Solberg and William Dennis Simonso[...] |
| [...]rement, spending After visiting all of them, Harold worsened and underwent emergency the[...]Sharon, PHS, NMC, MA, married Bill Knudson 1967, is a reading from different states, who came during the summers. Th[...]Gary, PHS, US Navy, married Kathy Greene 1976, is construction Larry L. Skillingberg was born[...]and Megan. ed school in Plentywood. He graduated from MSC, Bozeman in 1964. Shi[...]TX. There he met Marcelle T. Nasrallah, a native of Beirut, Lebanon. and Tari. They wer[...]Arnold, married Yasuko Yosizawa 1971, is in the US Navy and is born 1-19-76. Larry is Food Manager at K-Mart in San Angelo, super- Chef WO aboard the USS Long Beach, out of San Diego. vising the cafeteria and delicatessen.[...]ucated in Plentywood Public Schools and graduated from MSU in children, Paula and Bre[...]n Henry Smith was born to Stanley and Grace Smith of Plen- sons, Steven and Brian Marsh. tywood in 1953. He graduated from PHS in 1972.[...]xton) Smith was born to Craig and Florence Saxton of Mandi, and Lacey. Doris is town clerk in Westby and Randy manages Antelope. She graduated from Antelope HS in 1972.[...]with my brother, Stanley, and wife, Margaret. In from the Cybulski farm south of Plentywood.[...]ywood grade school. coast of Norway with his Norwegian singers group.[...]ve in the Plentywood Lutheran Church and am pres. of Sons of Norway Lodge, Fremgang 275, Antelope, MT. HAROLD[...]N) SMITH Harold F. Smith, born 9-5-15, a son of Henry R. and Pearle Smith, (page 744 Sheridan Daybreak) lived north of Raymond. He married Alma S. Johnson, 6-11-40, daughter of Selmer and Alice Johnson (page 644 Sheridan Daybreak), who grew up on the Johnson Dairy farm, 2 miles west of Plentywood. I (Alma) graduated from PHS in 1936, attended NMC at Havre and worked for[...]ntywood, then we moved to the Ridenour farm south of Plentywood, where Sharon Kay was born 5-23-41. We moved to the Monson farm, 1 mile west of Plentywood, in 1942. Harold was employed by Nevil[...]Gary Smith. ( 1967) MT, where Harold was manager of the Farmer's Union Oil Co. Alice Pearl was born 2[...]Lewis S. Smith, a resident of South Carolina from 1909 until 1942 11-26-55 were born there.[...]was born 10-18-1885 at Osakis, MN, a son of Soren and Karen Smith, In 1955, we went into[...]eattle 4-8-72 and buried in Plentywood. farmed NE of Plentywood on the original Selmer Johnson homeste[...]d the station, but the girls and I, with the help of homestead south of Redstone until 1919 when they moved to Plen- fami[...]designed and operated a model size The fall of 1971, our son, Arnold, sent tickets for us to fly[...]sold the store, Emma died 4-3-38 and is buried in Plentywood. Their 3 children but farmed[...]ll born in Plentywood: Arnofd, born 10-15-18, now of Richmond,[...] |
| [...]ent his early years on the family homestead, west of Plen-[...]and drama. He graduated from PHS and attended EMC in Billings.[...]CA has 3 children; Leona Bangsund, born 3-17-23 of Redlands, CA has 3 children; and Eleanor, born 4-24-28 of San Bernardino, CA has 3 children. All attended P[...]n 1937 and Leona in 1941. Lewis was a member of Plentywood Lodge No. 91 and an active member of Plentywood Lutheran Church. He moved to Seattle w[...]ers, George and John, and since by brother, Carl, of Dahlgren. She was active in band, choir[...]ice Plentywood and sister, Josephine Christensen, of Dagmar. skater. She moved[...]51. Robert and Josephine were married in May of 1913. Together, In 1959, they celebrated the grand opening of their newly con- they owned and operated a dairy farm west of Plentywood. They later structed store[...]cking down cattle-and-hog-rustlers, with the help of Smiths worked continually for 7 years[...]number of awards, including Super Valu's ''Retailer of the Year" in[...]1966. He was also voted Plentywood's "Boss of the Year. "[...]Shriners, and was assistant chief of the Fire Dept. He enjoyed fishing,[...]Vivian was actively involved with the Daughters of the Nile,[...]Missoula. Barbara Olson graduated from PHS 1963 and the U of M in 1967. She is presently a program director at the U of M. Barbara has 2[...]Jeff Smith graduated from PHS in 1968 and the U of M in 1973. Robert and Joseph[...]He is a private carpet contractor and is married to Barbara Holmes of Bob was known for his stubborn Norwegian temp[...]was, "Yumpin' Yiminee". Bob was a charter member of Scott Smith graduated from PHS in 1973 and the U of Min 1977. the Plentywood Lutheran Church. Together, Bob and Josephine were He is a real estate broker. He is married to Debra Lamphear, formerly of very active in the church.[...]and Roy. Gladys married Oscar Hippee in 1938, and is presently living and farming in Froid.[...]and lived in Plen- Grace E. Olesen is a daughter of A. T. and Kristine Olesen who tywood, where they[...]came to Westby in 1913 from Divide County, NO, where they came to Robert[...]osephine in 1972. homestead in 1906 from Hutchinson, MN. They had 7 children.[...] |
| Mathea, Mrs. Hans Hanson, born 9-24-1900, of Chester, MT; Harold, Sheridan County Abstract, employed there since January of 1951. born 1903, died of measles at age 1½ years; May, Mrs. Erhart[...]nora, Mrs. Clifton Thon, projects, and is active in Boy Scouts. Leona enjoys flowers and[...]DOROTHY(CHANDLER)SORENSEN Grace graduated from Westby HS in 1934. After finishing high[...]-33 in old hospital on Main St., was the youngest of school, she worked for 0. S. Sanerud at the gene[...]months. Fay, and Britt. She graduated from PHS in 1951 and married Dennis In December[...]lentywood where she work- Sorensen of Williston, ND in June, 1953. ed at the rationing[...]. On 1-8-49, she married Stanley Smith, son of the late Pearl and Henry Smith. Stanley was born[...]nd came to Raymond, MT with his folks at the age of 2 years. He had an older sister, Esther (Mrs. Ho[...]delivering fuel to the farmers. He was discharged from the Army in 1946. After that he opened the Plent[...]for the Continental Oil Co. and changed the name of the business to Smith Farm Supply. In 1956, Grace[...]aged the Plentywood Gamble Store until 1960 when of the VFW, Elks Lodge, and Lions Club. He also was[...]. ministrator for a few years and County Coroner from 1954 until his In 1966, Dotty b[...]s. Dotty has 2 children: John Galen, 7-11-54, who is nual Art Show. This was a show of art from Mrs. Walt Yeager's paint- single and[...]s. Christina. Grace is a member of the Plentywood Lutheran Church, Plen-[...]indquist. tywood Hometowners, and a former member of the Village Hostesses. She has spent a lot of hours of good fellowship in these groups.[...]SORENSEN Stanley and Grace are the parents of 2 children. Linda was born Lloyd D. Sorensen, son of Nels and Fredrikka Johnson Sorensen 9-23-50 and A[...]n homesteaders in the Dagmar area from Denmark, was born 6-25-34 in 1968 and they had 2[...]Plentywood. Nels came to the USA at the age of 19 and Fredrikka at 12-20-74. Linda was divorced and married John Powell 6-4-83. They the age of 1½. Lloyd is the youngest of 10 children including Martin, are making their ho[...]yd attended the Lowell grade school and graduated from PHS in Clarence Anderson, former owner of the Dairy Lunch. At this writing, 195[...]in 195 7, he married Cherril McGraw from Shepherd, MT, in Miles City, Arizona.[...]where Cherril spent most of her childhood years.[...]Cherril, born 12-11 -37 in St. Helens, OR, is the daughter of Miles LOWELL and LEONA (JOHNSON) SNYDER[...]and Norma McGraw. Miles is from Kenmare, ND and Norma was raised Lowell Snyder was born 5-28-37 in Underwood, ND, the son of on a ranch north of Terry, MT. They now live in Billings. At age 1½, Vivian and Ruth Snyder. He graduated from Antelope HS in 1955. On Cherril mov[...]married Janet Grayson (now Mrs. Sheldon Andersen) of years and her father worked on con[...]er and Antelope. They had 2 daughters, JoAnn, who is working in Plentywood Gerald "Butch"[...]as born in Plentywood, MT 10-20-32 , the daughter of Washington, then in Terry, Miles City, Billings, and graduated from Elmer and Luella Johnson of Redstone. She attended rural grade school[...]. at Phelps, Two Tree, and Reserve, and graduated from PHS in 1950. Lloyd and Cherr[...]died at birth, On 2-22-53, she married Don Fellon of Outlook and they had 3 Cynthi[...]telson, Westby in 1978. They attend- Nadine is bookkeeper for Williston Scobey Transfer; Greg is mar- ed college in Missoula then returned to Plentywood where their son, ried to Rhonda Johnson of Outlook and they have 2 children, Kodi and[...]. Greg does auto body work and upholstering. Derl is employed in Billings where she is a junior at EMC. Scott is a student at OeVry at Northern Auto Parts and has[...]in Phoenix, AZ. Both Cynthia and Scott graduated from PHS; Plentywood.[...]Cherril was Plentywood City Clerk from 1969-75, then worked for Howard, Plentywood. Lowe[...]op, Mountain Bell for 3 years. She is now employed by Sheridan County, Inc. in Medicine Lake since June 1962 and Leona is a secretary at working in t[...] |
| [...]a School, and graduated works for Bowman Trucking of Westby. During the years, he has en- from the New Ulm (MN) HS. Shortly afterwards, she and[...]in 1934. Anna's family included Oscar, of Hanska, MN, Ruth (Mrs. around the house and worki[...]Stanley Chute) who lived in Plentywood from 1934 to 1941, when crafts. They both especially e[...]ed to Vallejo, CA and Minnie (Mrs. Aron Johnson), of Plen- calls Plentywood with Grandpa and Nana, hom[...]Their stories appear Sorenson farm east of Antelope in 1950. Besides growing grains, they el[...]also raised sheep. Harold was a member of the Board of Directors of I grew up in Plentywood and graduated PHS in[...]the NE MT Wool Pool. Anna served as clerk of School Dist. No. 38 for tion, I worked many place[...]andy's Cafe, Golden Wheel, Glen-Wood and the City of Plentywood. I really enjoyed the city job which i[...]r Pilot, so he lived in many places. He graduated from Beaufort (SC) HS in 1972. He worked in the sea fo[...]nded grade school at Dist. No. 38 , and graduated from PHS in[...]ness College in Billings. He married Sharon Penn, of[...]Ekalaka, MT and they have 3 daughters. Sandi is a sophomore at the[...]grade at Simle Junior High. Marian is a Systems Analyst for MDU at[...]Bismarck, ND. Sharon teaches crafts and is employed part-time at a Our son, David Jr.,[...]in Plentywood. They are members of the First Congregational Church.[...]friends stop in for a cup of coffee. Peder Sorenson and Ingeborg Hanson w[...]kily, Robert Renato Spencer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph R. Spencer of Jacobina was a trained midwife from Norway, as 3 days later, on Medicine Lake and Plentywood, MT, was born 4-6-51, the youngest of 10-18-11, Harold was born. The following year, Jacobina sold her farm 3 sons, he is a third generation Sheridan County native. to the Sorensons. It is located 8 miles east of Antelope. Robert was raised in Medicine Lake and graduated from Medicine Their children were: Axel, of Wolf Point, MT; Palmer, of Westby; Lake HS in 1969. He attended the U of Mat Missoula from 1969-75. Eugene, of Eugene, OR; Borgny (Mrs. Sheldon Haroldson) of Plen- Robert married Vickie Bergstrom, a native of Froid, MT on 9-18-71. tywood; Ingrid (Mrs. Henry Ebstein), of Stockton, CA; and Lloyd, of The Spencers graduated from the U of M in June, 1973. Vickie Manchester, NH. All the c[...]m home, with the received her Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education, while assistance of Aunt Jacobina. They all attended the rural Monroe Robert received his Bachelor of Arts degree in secondary education school. Peder[...]Literature and Languages. Harold spent much of his life at the farm and remembers well the Vickie taught 1st grade at Deer Lodge from 1973-7 4. During the years of depression, drouth, and the grasshoppers. He atte[...]encers left the teaching profession in the spring of 1976 located in the Joe Kavon building where the Security Bank is now and opened a Portrait Studio[...]nna Moe was born at Hanska, MN 2-9-11, a daughter of Andrew Spencers resided in[...] |
| home and in the spring of 1977, closed their Wolf Point business and ing establishment where the Sears Outlet Store is located. They sold moved it to Plentywood. They n[...]l at Plen- Magistrate and Justice of Peace until 1982. He was active in many tywood El[...]ose Lodge in to their home. Cameo Portrait Studio is currently located at this same the '50s, worked for years with the March of Dimes, and was a local address.[...]Store from 1953-72.[...]3 children were born in Plentywood and graduated from the[...]tywood School: Gerald Lee, born 5-2-40, graduated from Gonzaga[...]live in Boston, MA. Christopher is now in the Air Force and stationed in[...]he Spencer family grew somewhat with the addition of Geoffrey ings and Great Falls and[...]ed away 5-24-84 at the age of 80. Alice lives at 11 ONorth Monroe in[...]rague on 4-20-04 in Great Falls, MT. He graduated from high school Otto A. and Carrie[...]s in the Scobey to Plentywood from the Alkabo, ND area about 1910. Otto Steffler bui[...]ice Ida French was born 4-1-07 , the second child of 13, to The family moved to D[...]me to Plentywood with Cliff upstairs of a brick block where the family lived and also ren[...]ons several rooms. The first floor of the building housed a grocery, a dry Ready to Wea[...]Jimmy Brady, a traveling salesman, during one of his stops at Sam and Alice married 5-[...] |
| [...]ll and died within a week, Otto was a native of Iowa, the son of a Methodist minister, born in on 3-15-80.[...]ere Henry (died 1984), Ernest (died 1982), George of Later they homesteaded at Crosby, as did she. The Onstads moved to Kalispell, and Waldemar of Plentywood. He also had 4 sisters: Marie Blooming[...]ilt a fine farm home and did Rice of Plentywood, Martha in Minnesota, Helena in Washington, and much of their trading in Dooley. Blondina in a Havre rest home. Of the 5 daughters born to the Stefflers, Norma is the widow of As you drive through the country[...]W. Miller, a Crosby product. He was an Assemblies of God you see a beautiful sight: th[...], OK. Fern also was married to an Assemblies of God minister, L. R. HAAKEN and RHOD[...]ey were Mae's husband, also a Crosby native, is Dr. G. Raymond Carlson. married in Spring Grove, MN on 5-6-08. They both attended schools in He is the Assistant General Supt. of the Assemblies of God and they the Spring Grove area. Haaken went to the School of Science at live at the headquarters city of Springfield, MO. They have 2 sons and W[...]. Haaken Mildred's husband, N. R. Hansemann, is a retired businessman in (sometimes c[...]d Plentywood in 1917. Later, he was Margaret is married to Marvin W. Johnson, also a Divide Count[...]farming with the McKee-Stenehjem Land native. He is a retired barber and they live in Kelso, WA. They[...]spent most of their married life in Sheridan Co. except for a s[...]d at Battleson & Co. in Scobey. and Dooley. All 5 of the girls graduated from Crosby HS. They returned[...]in Plentywood at age 100 Paul, seventh child of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Steinke, was born[...]e. They had 6 children, all of whom graduated from PHS except He was a happy child growing up o[...]r Agnes and Curtis who graduated from Scobey High. Daughter, Agnes brothers and neighbo[...]born 5-3-09, attended Deaconness HospitaJ School of Nursing in toboggan, and although his father had[...]. Wiley died on 11 -18-50. coming in rosy cheeked from the cold.[...]ried A. J. Meissner in Seattle on 12-29-55. Agnes is still living Paul attended school through th[...]nd had 1 adopted son, Kenneth , born 7-15-42 . He is[...]Palmer R. 0., born 7-25 -13, was a graduate of U of M, Missoula.[...]for a trucking firm in Seattle, the State of Washington, and a construc-[...]Helen R. , born 6-8-17, graduated from NMSC, Havre. She was an[...]Helen recently retired as an editor of a travel magazine. They had 4 Later, he bought a[...]ood), and After the war, he joined the Army of Occupation, training at Ft. Bobby. They have 3 grandchildren expanded recently with a pair of Lewis and in New Jersey, before being stationed i[...]predicted the American soldiers would not get out of Berlin alive, Arvin E., born 3-23-20, was a veteran of WWII and graduated but the Army brought in a plane and in spite of some tense moments, from the U of M in Missoula. He and his wife, Helen, live in Bl[...]n served as chief accountant for a dairy firm and is now a Paul loved to cook and beef st[...] |
| Howard K., born on 7-2-23, a veteran of WWII, was postmaster of and continued nursing there after[...]ldren: Janice, the hospital because of service disability. Gerald, Penny, Margaret, and James. A further history of this family appears elsewhere in this book. HOWA[...](BAYNE) STENEHJEM |
| Judy, the eldest of 4 children of Wilfred and Muriel Albright, was born on 3-15-43. She graduated from Anandale HS in Tillsonburg in 1966 and from the Woodstock General Hospital School of Nursing in 1969. Richard was born in Tranquillity, CA on 5-1-41, the eldest of 2 sons of Ellis and Arkie Suggs. The family moved to Oklahoma in 1943, where Richard graduated from Blanchard HS in 1960, and joined the US Air Force[...]d joined Glen-Wood Incorporated in 1977 where she is still employed. Richard retired from On 11-26-43, Gunder passed away, and I was left with the the Air Force in October, 1981 and is presently employed by Plen- child[...]but when there was lots of snow, I took them with horses and sled. REV. ALBE[...]th hay. One fall I dressed and sold enough pastor of the Plentywood Assembly of God Church for 1O years, and chickens to pay for a load of coal delivered to the farm. How happy we Madeline taught in Antelope for 12.[...]ed to put a stop, to and at Pioneer Manor as part of a county-wide ministerial program to[...]s east and west and vided transportation for many of the older people while doing visitation[...]Circle work for 50 years. He was a presbyter of the Fort Peck section, assisted in pastoring I am a member of the C-400 Club at Concordia College, the Sons of Nor- and building churches under the MUCH program[...]Lutheran Church. Some of my hobbies are photography, raising Bert and[...]LUDVIG and L. MADELYN (FARMER) TANDE sister of Thora, they lived in Burke County, ND and there I[...]ive in the business to America, he took the name of Fagerbakke from the place where he and professional life and the public affairs of his city. He served as grew up. Mother and Dad were parents of 9 children, 6 daughters, and county attorney, city attorney, and was mayor at the time of his death, 3 sons. I grew up in Burke Co., ND and[...]Born on 1-1 -19 at Scobey, he was the son of Chris and Julie (Lien) In 1933, I came to We[...], pg. 952), and became a graduated from high school there in 1937. He then entered college in farmer's wife, on See's 31 and 32, T.36 R58. One of neighbors, the Minnesota but inter[...]ake him the cake. This was probably the beginning of my Mr. Tande resumed his studies at the U of M, Missoula, and cake business, as I eventually b[...]degree in 1949. Gunder and I became parents of 3 children: Wally, Connie, and[...]rmer, who was born in Ozark, AL on 12-10-18. Both of her parents, Lutheran Church by Rev. H. E. Hagen.[...]Farmer, were born in Ozark, her before the birth of Twila, I was in a car accident, and was pronounce[...]Mr. and Mrs. Tande were the parents of 6 children. Cecile Tande and spent 3 months mendi[...]Westby, MT. Weeks, Ambrose, ND., told me that 99% of the women would have Mr. and[...]had their baby out on the road in such instances. How thrilled he was, Ludvig Kris Tande, married to Judy Jo Jensen, is currently stationed in when I gave birth to that[...]eduled to return to the United States in the fall of 1984.[...] |
| They have 4 children. Lydia Hereim is residing in Musselshell, MT PHS in 19~?. wit_h many o! her classmates from kindergarten days. ~here_ she is teaching. Ms. Hereim has 1 child. Joel Tande curr[...]MC in Havre, then moved to Fullerton, CA, Korinne is currently residing and teaching in Musselshell, M[...]Mrs. Madelyn Tande, left Plentywood in 1970, is currently In 1973, Doris mo[...]Olga Belgum, California. Mrs. Tande's family is in Florida. She has one living sister, Opal Farme[...]Clara Gene Moriconi was born 6-7-29, second of 4 children born to Mose, who died in 1973, and Bi[...]Daybreak I p. 667). Her sisters are Marie Radons of Outlook, and Pasqualina Evenson, in[...]s Olliver were married. Dave Clara graduated from PHS in 1947, married Ernest Leonard Vert,[...]born and raised in Summit, NJ, graduated from high school in 1967 son of Phillip and Myrtle Vert of Malta. Ernie worked at the Orpheum[...]son U in NJ, interned at Theatre and was a member of the local National Guard. Clara has 8[...]ris while working together in the Marketing Dept. of Searles. Doris Marie is married to David Olliver. (See attached story.)[...]and welcomed a new addition to Marie Louise is Mrs. Robert Hibbard. (See attached story.)[...]I am the second daughter, born 3-3-50, of Ernie and Clara Vert. I Daniel Joseph was born in 1954, graduated from Outlook HS and graduated from PHS and on 7-20-68 I married Robert Hibbard of married Valerie Johnson. They live in rural Raymo[...]close to home, and pany in Plentywood and Valerie is a housewife. 5-[...]ital Laura Marie was born in 1955, graduated from Outlook HS and in Plentywood. mar[...]d Maria Teresa, were born in 1958. Both graduated from Outlook HS with scholarships for achievement in basketball. They graduated from Dickinson State College in 1980 with degrees in s[...]ywood School System. Maria married John D. Jensen of Cody, WY, and they live in Fairview, MT. "J.D." w[...]ney. Maria taught at East Fairview Elementary and is now at home with their daughter, Jamie Monique, b[...]daho Falls, ID. We again own our own home and Rob is employed by[...]parents for the state of Idaho, caring for newborns until adoption.[...]On 10-11 -67, Clara Vert and Melvin C. Tange of Outlook, were[...]s, James and Ebba Thompson in 1916, settling east of married. They have a son, Wayne Neal, who was bor[...]r, Carrie, was born later. live on the farm south of Outlook. Wayne attends Outlook school and is[...]the Army Engineers, working there until the fall of spring of 1984 to fill the unexpired term of Bernt Ward, and elected to[...]Doris Vance and I were married in 1936. A family of 5 boys and 1 Born in Plentywood 1-21 -49, Doris is the first born of Ernest girl .were born to us: Jim, R[...]and Clara Gene Moriconi-Vert-Tange. She graduated from[...] |
| [...]~oved it~ m_ iles_eas_t of Plentywood where we have lived since. Tonya[...]unior m high school, Troy a freshman , and Travis is a 7th[...]er. The boys help a lot with the farm work. Tonya is busy with We started farming at our present location 6 miles east of Plen- school and music. tywood in the early '40s, and are still on the same farm. Jim is farming in the Plentywood area. Roger farms and is in the ROBERT "BOB" and KLAREEN THOMPS[...]ney I was born in Welch, MN, one of the 7 children of Agnes and Ture works on the Wankel ranch north of Miles City. Donna is married and Carlson. When I was abou[...]me to Montana with my lives in Kennewick, WA. Ted is at home farming with me. parents and lived on a farm 5 miles NE of Raymond. I attended the Myrtle Kanning and I[...]I, Richard Thompson, born 1946, am the third son of Gordon and about 7 miles east of Plentywood. It was while working there that I met[...]all years ex- Bob Thompson, a son of James and Ebba Thompson, who had come to cept 8th[...]o the Flathead Valley and I Montana from North Dakota in 1916. Our parents were close friends attended in Ronan. After graduating from PHS, I attended Northern even befo[...]skatchewan since. I married Merle Lyn Nygard of Great Falls in July 1976. We have 2 sons: Timothy[...]ZANNE (ARVIG) THOMPSON Jim, the first child of Gordon and Doris Thompson, was born in Glasgow, i[...]entywood in 1941 and started farming 6 miles east of Plentywood. After graduation from PHS in 1958, I worked at Boeing Aircraft in Seatt[...]d for Art and Lila Kleppen on the farm. One of my friends from Seattle moved to Los Angeles. I went to visit and[...]Klareen Thompson. telephone company. The thought of farming drew me back to Montana. That winter I returned to Seattle to work for one of my mother's In 1939, I went t0 w[...]erma- located where Mike's Clothing is now. Max and Frank Deck owned the nent duty at Fo[...]making $3 .00 a week, so between the 2 of us, we were earning[...]On 4-1-43, we moved to a farm 6 miles NE of Plentywood which[...]re was 12 laying hens. We also bought 2 milk cows from[...]met and married Suzanne Arvig in 1964. Discharged from the electricity came to our[...] |
| country people. Farming was long hours and lots of hard work but we and married Shirley Arneson of Plentywood, daughter of Melvin and enjoyed it and found it a good place t[...]Debra (Mrs. We had 4 children, all graduates of Plentywood HS: Beverly, Jeff Olso[...]Kirk and Eric. Wayne works for Puget Sound 1959, is a registered nurse and lives with her husband, Bu[...]rd and Gift children at Forsyth, MT; Larry, 1962, is a business administrator for Shops in[...]el, Joann, born 10-1-39 graduated from PHS and married Ray Pinz and 2 children; Barbara, 1963, is a secretary and lives in Junction from Wallingford, CT. He was stationed at the Air Forc[...]ith her husband, Steve and 3 children; Les, 1972, is a Mon- tuna, ND. They now live in Rento[...]y, Darcie (Mrs. Tom Wilkinson), and Kimberly. Ray is an electronic Darlene, and 2 boys.[...]yst for Boeing Aircraft. Joann works for the city of Bellevue as a Bob passed away on 3-8-78 in a[...]ng our Dayton Entry Tech. small herd of Registered Polled Hereford cattle. I continued to[...]the shipyards. In 1943, we moved back and because of September, 1979. I have worked at the Sheridan Me[...]good crops, I was able to buy the farm from my dad in 194 7 and added years, although now I'm[...]ood. We enjoyed our life on the farm and to us it is the My folks, Hans Thomsen and Carrie Christensen, took up a most independent type of life a person can have. homestead 7 miles NE of Plentywood in 1910. (Sh. Daybreak I, p.[...]m in rural Westby (McElroy). She was the daughter of Alfred W. and of the section. It was named the Marsh School after[...]e attended McElroy and Rice schools and graduated from Several n~ighbors played instruments, the fiddle[...]are dance caller. My grade school of M in 1940 and Admin. Dietetics Training Course, U of W, Seattle in classmates, who still live in Sheri[...]has had multiple sclerosis for 25 to 30 years and is get- Bromberg, Ward Peterson, George Mehl, and Go[...]Paul, MN icaps, especially the League of Human Dignity which has had much to from 1924-27 to get medical help for her. Dad stayed on the farm but do with making Lincoln, NE one of the best cities in the country for came to St. Pa[...]vice to Lincoln and Lancaster Co. and is listed in Who's Who in School which offered cabinet-making and high school, one half days of Nebraska. each.[...]d and Ole Hippe, 12-31 -41. Dr. Thorson is now Professor Emeritus of Zoology at the U and in October, 1934, joined the CCC. We were given $5 a month for of Nebraska, Lincoln. The family has frequently acco[...]Tom, and Sharon spend part of each summer in Plentywood.[...]Joel T. was born 1-15-48 in Yakima, WA and is employed as a[...]worked for the Great I married Gladyce Nelson from Westby 7-29-37. We have a son No[...]ng and a daughter. Wayne, born in 1938, graduated from PHS in 1956, for Montana-D[...] |
| [...]dware, and re-tying the power "Dewey" is maintenance man at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Th[...]lliston, ND in May, 1934. After south of Flaxville. Hickman's sons are PHS students. Jeff is a recent their marriage, Ted became a service man[...]inductee in the National Honor Society and B. J. is hoping to do well in briefly at Scobey, MT and th[...]years, she returned shortly after the death of her father to be close to Lorna Hamilton Tho[...]ky" have mostly been in Billings since graduation from PHS. She taught one year in a rural sch,ool,[...]grandchildren love their visits to Plentywood. It is a town that will teaching when she was married. L[...]al place in their hearts. Plentywood for a number of years. Ted and Lorna had 3 children, all col[...]Irvin L. (Shorty) Timmerman, youngest son of Henry and Erna Augustine Beach, FL. They have 3 c[...]James, live at Great Falls, MT. north of Plentywood on 10-10-18. The family moved to Plent[...]1941 , he joined the Army where he served 3 of his 4 years in Ger- EUGENE "HOOK" and ALMA TIMMER[...]umbing business with his brother, 1-7-15, the son of Henry and Erna Timmerman. Alma Lillian[...]e; later that year, he married Florence O'Connell from Minot, ND, Christensen was born in Plentywood 12 -18-18, the daughter of Lars C. a high school teacher in Plent[...]Gary, born 2-12-47, graduated from PHS in 1965, spent summers brief time in Missoula[...]ing for the Forest Service, and in 1969 graduated from Minot 3-8-40 in Wolf Point. They lived in Billing[...]o loved the outdoors, hunting, and from Donnybrook, ND in November, 1970. That year he taught in the fishing and was an avid booster of Box Elder Dam. He passed away Mat[...]is presently a Lt. Commander in the Navy Reserves. I[...]graduated from the National Univ., San Diego with an MA in Busin[...]Joel, born 10-1-49, graduated from PHS in 1968, worked sum-[...]he Forest Service as a fire fighter and graduated from MSU,[...]Donna Morgan, a computer science grad. of MSU from Deer Lodge, Oc-[...]Craig, born 1-7-52, graduated from PHS in 1970 as salutatorian of his class. He graduated from MSU, Bozeman, in 197 4 with a BS in[...]cal engineering. In 1980, he received a MS degree from Oreg. St. Bob , M ary Ann, Karen, Larry, A l[...]Richland, WA. His current project with the Dept. of Energy deals with and his wife, Dorothy, live in Billings. He is parts manage_r for Bea~I, the processing of radioactive and toxic waste that has been buried[...]9-42 , and her husband Wayne Underwood, a partner of Seis Pros, Inc., live in Billings and have[...] |
| [...]e City Council. In 1959, Shorty was elected mayor of Plentywood, the son of Carl and Alberta Trowbridge, the second oldest of a family of serving 2 terms, and considered it a privilege and an honor to have 8. They came to Montana from Crosby, ND in 1924. Prior to that, they been may[...]Anniversary in 1962, the came from Minnesota. Merle's dad died in January, 1969 at B[...]ty reminisces about the '20s and '30s, he recalls how The Trowbridge family moved to[...]n 1953 when the old townsite was flooded. Because of the destruc-[...], he went to work for Zeidler's Hardware where he is still tion caused by the latter flood, as mayor,[...]lder Dam. In 1982, Shorty partially retired from the plumbing business. He Merle m[...]56, lives in enjoys hunting and trap shooting and is well-known for his sense of[...]n Bozeman; humor and his "Will Rogers" philosophy of life.[...]n Missoula. All were born and After 30 years of teaching at PHS, Florence retired in May 1983.[...]Brunner were married 5-12-67 in Plentywood. years of teaching. "Plentywood has given our family so muc[...]Elida is the daughter of Edward and Erna Brunner of Bainville, one of a hope that through Shorty's civic activities and[...]family of 15 children. Three of Elida's sisters live in Sheridan County: have giv[...]as a cook at the Nels Tronson (story on page 566 of Sheridan's Daybreak), and Lillian Blu[...]Golden Wheel for Ned Chandler and is still employed there. about 2½ miles south of Outlook.[...]her, Marvin, was born at Outlook on 10-4-23. Both of us who is in the 8th grade at the Plentywood school. attend[...]cker was born 12-17-21 in Kansas City, MO, winter of 1950, I attended an Auto Body Shop School in Fargo, ND. In the only child of Guy and Helen Tucker. Duane attended schools in t[...]Missouri graduating from Westport HS in Kansas City.[...]as an Ag. Rep. for the First National Bank of Belle Fourche and later, 302 First Ave. West, wh[...]went back to Auto the First National Bank of Rapid City. Body School, this time in Minneapolis[...]e Security State Bank as Asst. Cashier. In August of ed for Howard Waller at Howard's Auto Paint and G[...]that same year, Duane purchased the bank stock from William Hass of 197 4 when I began my present job as maintenance[...]garet Nelson, becoming its president and chairman of the Montana Pioneer Manor.[...]on, Grant Morsman Tucker, was born 12-22-58, then from 1946-48 then later at the Charlie Grant farm. He[...]s jobs. He mar- The bank grew from total footings of 3 million dollars in 1958 to ried Arlene Johnson[...]llion in 1971 . This agressive growth was typical of Duane's lives at 416 Ellis Avenue, Inglewood, CA.[...]desire to influence and inspire the economy of this farming community. Our mother, Lillian,[...]one month after her Duane was a member of Trinity Luth. Church, active in Sher. Co. CROP 87[...]Program as treas., a director of the Pioneer Manor, member of the Ex.[...] |
| Council of the MT Bankers Assoc., past pres. of Group 4 of the MT VERN and MARY (ELDER) TVEDT Bankers Assoc., member of the Plentywood Shrine Club, the Plen-[...]in Deadwood, SD, Algeria in October of 1978, moving here from Oxon Hill, Prince Georges Temple of the Shrine, the Plentywood Lions a_ nd Plentyw[...]ounty, MD where Vern was employed by the US Dept. of Commerce in Club. He was chairman of Plentywood's 50th Ann . Celebration in Washington, DC. He also had worked for the Bureau of Census, FBI, 1963.[...]Vern was born on the family farm south of Alamo, ND in 1930, the good Lord, has remained ac[...]he bank as pres. and director. sixth of 8 children born to Nels and Alma Hagge Tvedt. He[...]ate College and began teaching at age 19. Scouts, is a past director of the Plentywood Golf Course, past pres. of His friends and neighbors decided his country needed his service to the Ladies Golf Club, is sec./treas. of the Trinity Luth. LWML, and is a help make the world safe for democracy, so he joined the Army Signal member of the Sher. Mem. Hosp. and Nursing Home Auxiliary. Corp and served with the Army of Occupation of Austria. Grant makes his home in Plentywood after attending the U of M, Vern returned to Minot State[...]Grand Missoula, and 4 years in the Air Force. He is also active in the bank Forks, then to[...]ly works as a med. American Univ., U of MD, and Brookings Institute. lab. sec. after seve[...]Mary Elder was born in Minot in 1936, the oldest of 3 children of Yvonne, married, has a daughter, Kira Marie[...]James and Olga Linquist Elder. She graduated from Minot HS and Minot in Belle Fourche, SD.[...]. Col. and was employed as a Speech Therapist out of Lakota, ND for[...]a short time) for the US Dept. of Interior and (for 2 years) as a speech LeRoy and Catherine Tvedt moved to Plentywood in March of therapist in Maryland. 1978 from the Glasgow Angus Ranch at Nashua, MT. LeRoy was[...]Vern was the first president of the NE Montana Community Con- from high school at Clear Lake, SD. Following graduation, LeRoy joined cert Assoc., a member of the school board, Ambulance Assoc., and the Natio[...]other groups. Mary was the first president of the Sheridan County Am- College in Sioux Falls.[...]bulance Assoc. Aux., and is active in Homemakers and church. The LeRoy a[...]1_961 during Tvedt family are members of the Congregational Church. Vern and the Cuban Missile Crisis. LeRoy was a member of the National Guard Mary are the owner-managers of the local Sears Catalog Store. and was in the call up at that time. When his unit was dismissed from Their home located at 31 OHighland Avenue is also known as the active duty, they returned to C[...]ted a filling station for 3 years. Upon _the sale of that busme?s, decided they might-as-well[...]a while it was known as "Sears Towers" but now it is "Tvedt Farmers Insurance Group and he and Cathy h[...]The Tvedts have 4 children: Kerri, born 5-25-62 , is married to Jim HAROLD and MYRANDA (BRENNA[...]I was born 1-10-15 in Keene, ND, one of 14 children of Carl and Robert, born 6-28-64, will be graduating from the DeVry Institute of Mollie Brenna. I attended elementary[...]son and I moved back to Sunburst. vice-president of the ALCW. He is active m _K1~anis and Toastmaster~.[...]children , Kathleen (Jensen) and Bryce Garrick from another marriage. active in the Sweet Adelines.[...]We had 1 daughter, Donna Lee, born 6-27 -42 . From 1952-54, Ole[...] |
| [...]eattle and Tacoma and some college games at the U of Harold enjoyed the people and parties there so mu[...]in Millard Undhjem, pharmacist at Plentywood Drug from 1950-69, son of Clarence and Ada Undhjem former owners of Plen- CLARENCE and ADA (HANSON)[...]as 1 sister, Clarice Lillian Walters, of the Plentywood Drug was the son of Norwegian immigrant parents, born 8-31-28. Anoth[...]Clarence was born 1-2-1897. Arlin graduated from PHS in 1944. He enlisted in the US Navy and[...]ND where they homesteaded and served during WWII from 1944-46 as Pharmacist's Mate, Third Class, Clarence graduated from high school and played basketball. He served stat[...]regon. After in the Army during WWI from 1918-20. Before and after the Army, he discharge[...]n 1950 with a BS degree in graduated from the Minnesota Institute of Pharmacy in Minneapolis. pharmacy and immediately went to work for his father at Plentywood From 1926-70 he owned and operated Plentywood Drug, re[...]1970. He lived in Dillon, MT from the summer of 1971 until his death Arlin married Marion Es[...]t Luth. Church at 7-1-80. He was a member of the MT State Pharmaceutical Assoc., a Fargo on 7-29-51. Marion, born 11 -5-27, daughter of Odin Krageland, charter member of the Plentywaod Golf Club, a member of the a jeweler, and Stella Rask Krageland, secreta[...]his wife, Ada, were strong supporters of Concordia College in Marion graduated from Fargo HS in 1945, from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN and of the American Lutheran Church Mission program. 1949 with majors in Music and English, and then graduated from the Clarence had 3 brothers: Art, Ed, and Melvin; and 1 sister, Emma; Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY in 1951 with a Master of 3 half-sisters: Olive, Edna, and Tilda Ruud. Mrs. Oscar Boe (Olive) of Music degree, Dept. of Music Literature with a major in piano. She Outlook, was one of his half-sisters and Mrs. John Lien of Outlook, a taught private piano lessons for many[...]was the oldest of 5 children of Rasmus and Mabel Hanson of North[...]and wife, and an active member of the American Legion Aux. The Un-[...]dhjems were members of the Plentywood Lutheran Church.[...]entywood where they attended school and graduated from Timberline HS in Lacey, WA; Bruce in 1972 and Sharon in 197 4. Bruce, a graduate of U of Wash. in Seattle in 1978 with a BA degree in sociology, is an independent insurance agent there. Sharon[...]th Gathering held in Kansas City for the sum- mer of 1979. She lives in Burnsville, MN and works for L[...]ed Roger Swagger, 6-18-83 in Burnsville, where he is in the construction business. Both[...]rence Undhjem with Arlin and Clarice. are members of Prince of Peace Luth. Church were they were married. Roger was born 11 -28-55 in Lake City, MN and graduated from high Clarence and Ada had 3 c[...]8-26, school in Grantsburg, WI and attended the U of WI, Lacrosse. He is the Clarice Lillian, born 7-31 -28, and Norma Elizabeth, born 11-14-36. She youngest of 6 children of Ray and Vadine Swagger of Grantsburg. died 12-22-36. Arlin[...]rlin and his family moved to Olympia, WA where he is a graduated in 1944 and she in 1946. pharmacist and he and Marion are members of the Luth. Church of the Clarice graduated from Concordia Col. in 1950 with a BA in Good S[...] |
| [...], my family moved back to Plentywood. Bob was out of Walters of Milwaukee, WI who was born there 9-23-28. He graduated school but the rest of us attended school here and I graduated from from the U of MN in 1955 with a BS degree in Art Educ. He serve[...]wain, was born here in 1923. Marie pass- the Army from 1946-49, stationed in Germany and Japan as a[...]. Coll. in the Art Dept. Both daughters graduated from Dillon HS, Kristen in 1976 and Heidi in 1979. Clarice and Don earned their master's degrees from MSU, Bozeman in 1969: Clarice a MS in Business Ed. and Don a MA in Art Educ. Presently Don is Chairman of the Art Dept. at West. MT Coll. and Clarice is manager of the college bookstore. They are members of First Luth. Church in Dillon. Kristen married Roc[...]at Encampment, WY where they live and work. Rock is Asst. Manager Julius and Katherine VanHee. of the A BAR .A Dude Ranch and Kristen is the head wrangler. Heidi works for the Gross Weight Vehicle Div. of the MT State Highway Dept. My d[...]sets of harness for Nancy Marron, hauled coal for the cou[...]as a janitor for the I am the youngest child of Richard and Elizabeth Whitney, born in[...]ere they still live. In March 1944, we moved from Fort Peck to my grandmother's In 1927, Ed and Grace Stewart from Antelope were married and farm south of Outlook which my parents bought. Moving to the fa[...]toddler. James was Cornelia and Virginia. John was a mechanic in a Ford garage. In 1941, o[...]worked for Boeing for 13 months, I graduated from Outlook HS in 1962 and graduated from U of M, then went back to garage work u[...]e. As the years went by, we started to think of leaving California. Dick and Be[...]950, live in Fred had come to Marin County (north of San Francisco) as a young[...]ter place to live. After enduring nearly 10 years of commuter-traffic; living and working in Plentywoo[...]in Plentywood, even though we love of clerking at Weiss Grocery Store in Plentywood. Sa[...]ter living in a metropolitan area, I feel a sense of He married Gladys Bantz, 6-15-2[...]k that's why we Hendrickson School west of Plentywood. and so many of us come back home to live if we can.[...]the following year. was Katherine Mann, daughter of early pioneer, Richard Mann, born in[...]rmer Labor they moved to a farm 9 miles southwest of Plentywood. T[...] |
| [...]where they served Plentywood Lutheran of Plentywood and Highland[...]Lutheran of Outlook. They lived in the parsonage in Plentywoo[...]founding pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Pastor Waag was born[...]at Glendive, MT in 1921, is a graduate of Concordia College and Luther[...]iends and relatives at the Ed Bromberg home south of Redstone, MT. Gladys and Bob had no childre[...]other passed away. She lived with Bob and Gladys from then, until she graduated from high school. JERRY and MARLENE (CHRISTIANSON) V[...]Presently, their son, David, is completing his research on his PhD |
| [...]graduates. and Elna Wagenson. Elna was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. C.[...]Linda attended the Univ. of ND and on 5-24-73 married Richard Petersen of Coalridge Community. When both John and Elna died[...]Eric David. Sidney, and graduated from Plentywood in 1952. After graduation, Duane worke[...]daughter, Nicole. Duane has been farming NE of Coalridge and resides in Plentywood.[...]the State School of Science at Wahpeton for auto mechanics and has an[...]started a herd of Beefalo cattle. many hours with their grandchildr[...]locks and many Alex attended MSU, Bozeman and is an architect. He married[...]pieces of furniture. We are happy to call this Big Sky Prai[...]My dad passed away 11 -21-58 of a heart attack. Mom lives in Dave Holmquist, my dad, came here in 1916 from Page, ND in Plentywood and is active with her yard work, crocheting, rug and quilt search of land but found none available so he hauled grain,[...]schools 1927-28. My home farm and is busy with gardening, house plants, crocheting, an[...]len- They rented the Ole Berglund farm north of Plentywood where I tywood at an office in the Welfare building. She is married to Dr. Jean was born 8-29-32 and my sister, Connie, 3-7-34. Dad sold a team of Dawson, a research scientist with USD[...]I was born in Williston, D on 7-3-47, a daughter of Knute and teacher for most of our grade school years including some when the Laura Kampen of Reserve. school was closed when she taught us at home using books from the I grew up on our farm 12 miles west of Reserve and attended Rock County Library and Coun[...]tion, I was employed by the First Trust Company of Montana for 6 Annual visits to Grandma Swens[...]lee, M were years. highlights of each year and were managed by saving the money ne[...]don was born in Miles City, MT on 9-24 -43, a son of Art and course in Bemidji, MN I worked as secretary for the County Extension Rachel Wahl of Terry, MT. He attended school for 12 years in Ter[...]and graduated in 1961 . He graduated from MSU in 1968. He has work-[...] |
| [...]ince 1969. born in 1961 , graduated from Plentywood Schools, completed the For the first 7 years of our marriage we lived on the Emil Rost plumbing course at ND State School of Science, Wahpeton, and is now place west of Plentywood. In the fall of 1979, we built a home east of studying Geological Engineering at MT School of Mineral Science, Plentywood where we now reside.[...]Howard and Karen, daughter of Ruben and Agnes Baerg, were[...]married in Lustre, MT. Karen graduated from Lustre Bible Academy,[...]Swedish Hospital School of Nursing, and worked at the Good Samaritan[...]H. R. Messinger and is presently working at Sheridan Mem. Hosp.[...]We have 3 boys. Clinton Knute, born 2-26-74, is in 4th grade. Corey Arthur, born 2-9-76, is in 2nd grade and Craig Eldon, born 5-7 -78 , is in kindergarten . They attend Plentywood Elementary School. Eldon has 1 brother, Harold Wahl of Billings and 2 sisters, Sharon[...]chael, Sandra, and Karen Waller. (Mrs. Don) Fiske of Helena and Vivian (Mrs. Gerald) Frederick of Nampa, ID. His parents live in Terry.[...]I have 1 sister, Myrna (Mrs. Terry) Kanning of Plentywood. are students at PHS.[...]nderson came to live with the We are members of Plentywood Lutheran Church. family in July of 1983 after the passing of her parents, Herbert and[...]Patricia Anderson. She was born in 1967 and is also a student at PHS. JOHN and LOTTIE WALKOWSKI[...]696 Sh. DB.) Six children were born to this union of 1911 and homesteaded NE of Redstone, living there until their deaths which 5[...]farm home, graduated from Redstone HS 1935, with 6 in my class,[...]Daybreak I . 697) and have lived on Ole's farm NE of Plentywood since[...]and a kerosene frig. The big day was the arrival of[...]the move from our 4 room house into our new 3 bedroom brick hom[...]ngs; Jack, Soap Lake, WA; member of NE MT Cowbelles, was Dist. Dir. for this area; an[...]LLER Howard C. Waller was born youngest child of George and Marie Waller in Homestead, MT. He attended grade school in Homestead, graduated from Medicine Lake HS and Dunwoody Institute in Min- n[...]operated until 1983 when he sold the business. He is a member of the Plentywood Lutheran Church. Howard[...] |
| [...]ildren are: Gordon, born October, 1938, graduated from PHS THOMAS and MARGE (MURPHY) WELTER 1958, was active in FFA, took flying lessons from Thor Thorstensen; By Marge Welter and member of the Civil Air Patrol. He enlisted in the USAF Oct[...]Thomas, son of John and Gertrude Welter, born January 1, 1912 19[...]sic train- in Eau Claire, WI was one of 15 children. ing. He was stationed at Castle AFB,[...]called to Florida as a backup unit during the Bay of Pigs incident in Cuba. In January, 1962, he married Barbara Jean Mires of Atwater, CA. They were transferred to Weathersfie[...]e own story). Kathryn, born June, 1941, graduated from PHS 1959,[...]Ellen Margaret "Marge" Welter, daughter of John and Anna operate Falls Plumbing of Great Falls. Ruby, born December, 1943, Murphy, born 6-22-23 at Osakis, MN was one of 4 children. graduated from PHS 1962, entered nurses training at Swedish Hosp[...]utheran Hospital & Medical Center, graduated 1970 from U of No. Col. 1-7-36; and Thomas "Jack", born 1-25-37. James graduated from Greeley with a BS degree in nursing and worked as Dir. of In-Service PHS in 1951. He married[...]in 1959, has 2 sons, Jody Raymond Asa Wang is the second of 4 children born to Ole Wang[...]Daybreak p. 697) and Laura Barnes Wang, daughter of Asa[...]Tom retired in 1961 because of ill health. He passed away 7-3-82. school, he was[...]d to the office in 1960 following the resignation of an officer. He received from PHS in 1962. He worked at Northern Auto here and[...]red Polled Herefords. Raymond took flying lessons from 10-1-52 , graduated from PHS in 1971 . He is working at Big M Oil Field Taral (Thor) Throstens[...]sister, Pearl Johnson , of Greeley, CO and a brother, Charles Murphy, of 9-21 -68 , he married Audrey Evenson .[...]Great Falls, MT. Audrey Gail Evenson Wang is the daughter of Leland Evenson, son of Melvin and Frances Brown Evenson (Sheridan Daybreak p. 721) and Elizabeth Lossing Evenson , daughter of Fred and Selma Ike Follose ARDELL[...]is parents, Trena Plentywood Hospital , the fifth of 7 children: Warner, born 12-6-39; a[...]and Lynette, born 3-29-55 . Audrey from Medicine Lake HS in 1944. He served in the Philip[...]ting in 1965 . She worked at Japan from 1945 until November, 1946 . After discharge, he w[...]operated Raymond has been on various boards of the Plentywood Lutheran White's B[...]sold the shop and moved to Church and a director of the Sheridan County Stockmen 's Assoc . since Olympia, WA. He is working as a barber and manager of the Military 1970 having served several years as president. He is a charter Barber Shop at Ft. Lewis, WA. member of the local FFA Alumni Assoc. which was organized in 1982. Ardell married Elsie Forsell of Chisholm, MN at the First Lutheran Raymond is currently Chairman of the local Farmers Union Trading Co . Church, 10-12-50. She graduated from Chisholm HS, Hibbing Junior elevator board .[...]College, and attended the Univ. of MN . She has been employed at St. . We[...] |
| 10-14-51, graduated from North Thurston HS in Olympia, WA, in 1970[...]y married Janice A. Marsh on 4-8-72, the daughter of Rupert and from Central Washington University in 197 4, majoring in Coaching Marsh and the late Alice Marsh of Plentywood. Janice was born and P. E. He is coaching basketball and teaching English in Jordan, MT 11-15-51, youngest of 5 sisters: Dorothy Brandenberger, Darlene and pr[...], Francis Zelinka, and Mary Reuter. She graduated from Plen- Sharon Anderson from Plentywood. She graduated from high school in tywood schools in 1970[...]Sherry Lynn, born 8-5-53 in Plentywood, graduated from in the Jaycees, Sunday School Board of Education, and is presently the Timberline HS in 1972 and attended Centralia College. She married president of the Village Hostesses and a member of the Diamond John R. Rawson of Oakville, WA on 3-13-76. They reside in Olympia,[...]eAnn White, born 1-27-58 in Plentywood, graduated from Schools. Timberline HS in 1976 and from Travel Central College in Seattle. She is presently pursuing a movie and drama career while[...]naged the Peavey Elevator Co. They had 1Ochildren of which I was[...]the third youngest born, 6-1 -42. I graduated from Outlook High in 1960 GEORGE and HAZEL (WOLTER) WH[...]te, and EMC. Hazel Wolter Whittaker was born of pioneer parents, John and I marr[...]She attended the Plentywood daughter of Arnold and Louise Boe of Outlook, has 1 brother, Arvid. school. George J.[...]ri 7-30-07. He came to Arvilla graduated from Outlook High in 1961 . She attended Concordia Mon[...]us farmers in the College and graduated from Eastern Montana College. Dagmar area.[...]from 1968-75. She is currently teaching business at Plentywood Hig .[...]I was employed and later owner of Sheridan Cleaners until 1975. I[...]have worked for Peterson's Men's Wear, State of Montana as an ap-[...]etired in 1968, due to ill health. They lived all of their years together in Plen- tywood except for 1955-60 when, because of job transfers, they lived in Scobey and Medicine[...]rried John Grefe on 3-15-58, lives on a farm west of Reserve. Their children are Cynthia, David, and P[...]4, Todd Arnold was born in Billings. He graduated from Pamela, passed away in March 1963. Linda, born 6-12-42, married PHS in 1983 and is attending EMC. Tyler Lincoln, born 1-31-70, is an Roger Nelson on 7-2-60 . They live on a farm east of Medicine Lake. eighth grader at Plentyw[...]lie, born 10-27-55 , We are members of the Plentywood Lutheran Church. In 1980, we married Gary Lee on 9-1 3-73 and lives on a farm south of Plentywood. built a new home at 329 West[...]Jerry was born 6-25 -42 in Aberdeen, SD, a son of Marjorie E. FLOYD and EDNA (WALKEDEN)[...]Willard was born at Rolette, ND 9-13-07, the son of John B. near Mansfield, SD with his parents, 3 br[...]hers, John , Pollard , and Harry, set· graduated from high school in Northville, SD in 1960. Upon gradu[...]tied on homesteads in the McCoy Creek area south of Raymond . Floyd he attended Aberdeen School of Commerce and began working at the jo[...]ntywood in July, following the death of the boys' mother, Bertha. 1969 to work at the Security State Bank. He is a 1975 graduate of the The farms were sold to the Nickerson brothers following the death Colorado School of Banking. He has been active in the Jaycees, of John Willard in 1914. Grandma Willard (Burlingame) with Floyd and Diamond Jubilee Committee, is a director of the Montana Independent William moved to Plentywood in 1916. Floyd graduated from high Bankers Association . Jerry is currently the Executive Vice President school in 1927. and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Security State Bank in Plen -[...] |
| Security State Bank shortly after it moved from Outlook to Plentywood, father passed away 6-9-14. He graduated from PHS in 1929 and serving as assistant cashier and, upon the death of Roy Nelson, as played football on[...]he held until retiring in 1970. He was city clerk from 1937-47 and retired in 197 4, but stil[...]er until retiring in 1970. Floyd served as Master of the Bill was elected to the City C[...]was serving his Masonic Lodge and Worthy Patron of the Eastern Star. He is a member fourth term when Mayor John Shoal resigned. Bill was appointed to fill of Scottish Rites and Methodist Church .[...]na Walkeden Willard was born on a homestead north of Ray- was treasurer of Plentywood Lutheran for 24 years. mond 9-10-13, a daughter of Sam and Sarah Walkeden . Edna attended[...]children : Yvonne (Mrs. Elton) Tangedal of Westby, Terry of Plen- in winter she spent nights at the Henry Ross or James Larter homes to tywood , and Larry of Soldotna, AK . One son, Billie, was killed in an[...]els plosion in April 1946 at the age of 11 . L. Nelson) died in 1933 leaving 2 sons, Arno[...]ist Church . She received the Rainbow Grand Cross of Color for her work as Mother Ad · visor and board member. She was Worthy Matron of Eastern Star and worked at the Security State Ban[...]Jensen, has 3 boys: Greg , Kevin, and Shawn , and is office manager for Dr. E. Hargis in Billings. Shi[...]{Mrs. Gene) McGhan, Douglas, and Craig. Terry is a 1963 PHS employee, and Barb, a teacher, now liv[...]graduate and of Dawson County College. He went to Cenex Manager returned from 3 years in Germany. Virginia, born 4-25 -47, married to[...]on and has 2 girls, Michelle and Randi Marie. Don is a[...]ry married Sherry Horning in Glendive teacher and Virginia works for State Farm in Plentywood . One great[...]active members of Plentywood Lutheran Church . Lund , Outlook.[...]Larry graduated from PHS in 1966, attended Burnley School of[...]Professional Art in Seattle and School of Commercial Art in St. Paul,[...]. On 5-31 -69, he married Corrine Smith, daughter of Bill and adine Smith of Medicine Lake. Larry had his own silk screening b[...]od to join her father, Henry, on a homestead west of Plentywood .[...]Hannah and her mother came by team and sled from Culbertson in[...]attend PHS, graduating in May of 1928. In August, 1922, she was[...]spent the past Johnson , daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson, Dooley, was a war- 13[...]rant officer with the Signal Corp during WWII. He is an accountant and Study in their court in 1976 wi[...]ant in Tacoma. She passed away several courts and is a consulting coordinator. Plentywood will always[...]an . Eugene Hendrickson, be home, however, and it is always great to return in the spring. They born 3-7-30, graduated from PHS in 1948, moved to Puyallup, WA in have again[...]e Korean Conflict in the have after so many years of trailer and apartment living.[...]P. Willard was born 12-10-09 at Rolette, NO, son of John IRVIN and ISABELLE (PORTER) WI[...]ents were William's father homesteaded north of Plentywood in 1910. James, bo[...]illiam came to Plentywood in 1912 after the death of his mother. His nesota. His m[...] |
| Lewis of Plentywood, and Terry of Sacramento, CA. His sisters are In the fall of 1948, James married Lillie Eve Graham, daughter of Thelma Magen of Rupert , ID and Roma Bare of Fairbanks, AK. Richard and Mary Jane Graham of Raymond. They had 7 children. Irvin worked[...]dler when he lived 1/2 mile south of Raymond. James now owns his own farm for 26 year[...]hunting, and working with wood. He is well-known as a "Jack of All a quart and eggs for 10¢ a dozen. We took cows off the range to milk Trades and a Master of None". and "kickers" had to be used. One morning[...]TRUDE (COOK) WILSON hind foot in the hind pocket of my overalls. That was one of the worst Roland Wilson 's parents[...]Isabelle, was born 3-4-16 in Plentywood, daughter of James 1-16-1898 at Blufton , MN, and bore 6 children. Porter, 1879-1961 of Urbana, IA and Emma Gehris, 1889-1973 of Roland Wilson was born at[...]nt to Wadena, MN where he lived with an northeast of Raymond .[...]My sisters are Lila Haptonstall, born 2-5 -10, of Thermopolis, IL; by the Farmers State Bank of Noonan , until the bank closed sometime Kleora Grantham, born 9-21 -18, of Billings; Eleanore George, born in[...]eased 8-24-74 ; and brother, James, born 1-19-25, of Gertrude's parents, Charles[...]e they lived and became parents I graduated from PHS in 1933, attended EMC and taught rural of 3 daughters: Charlotte (Nov. 1903), Gertrude Oliv[...]y, ND where she had relatives. Gertrude graduated from Crosby Voight, I earned $50.00 per month and paid[...]and they were married in Noon· The winter of 1936 was a harsh one, 48 ° below zero. Dad hired[...]. We have 2 sons. Dwight, born 5-12-39, graduated from PHS and MSU. He is teaching and coaching in Coeur d'Alene , ID and h[...]Helen Yvonne was born on 9-29-34 . Jean graduated from Jerry, born 8-26-42 , graduated from PHS and mot State and has PHS in 1944 and attended the U of M before marrying Die West of a aster's Degree from San Diego Sta e He 1s a coach and math[...]er. His Robert (Bob) graduated from PHS attended the Univ. of and wife , Priscilla, also teaches there.[...]e lived during the "dirty thirties" and hardships of drought, hail Carol Jane Rude in Duluth,[...]doctor, he enlisted m the avy and boom . The love of family and friends have made Shendan County a[...]In 1948, James Henry Wilson moved to Plentywood, from Shevlin , Helen Yvonne attended Plentywood schools and graduated from MN. He was born on 10-28 -27 in Clearbrook, M to W1ll1am and Annie the U of MN m 1956 with a degree m speech therapy. She tau[...]in served 2 years m the US Army and spent a tour of duty in Korea , prior Eugene, OR, wher[...]Roland and Gertrude Wilson are members of the Congregational[...] |
| Church. He served on the school board and is a Masonic Past-Master away in 1964. and a Scottish Rite 32nd Degree, Shriner of Algeria Temple, Helena, My 5 old[...]are: Mary Schwandt, MT. Roland was also a member of the Plentywood Development Co.,[...]le, Hilmar, CA; Rita Leidholm (deceased); Estella of the new hospital by contributing a square block f[...]Corkery (deceased). Gertrude was a member of the Ladies Aid, Home Demonstration Club, several bridge clubs, a Past Matron of the Eastern Star, and a CHARLES and HELEN (MINTUN) WOOD member of the Daughters of the Nile.[...]rles was born 2-21 -31 in Broken Bow, NE, the son of Fred and One of the highlights of later years was the celebration of their Elsie Wood . Helen was born 11 -8-32 in Aurora, NE, the daughter of Golden Anniversary in 1975 with many of their family and friends. George a[...]ement, Roland and Gertrude Wilson have spent much of their Charles (Slim) and Helen, w[...]im worked on the oil rigs. In 1972, he recipients of their beautiful plants and flowers.[...]adopted enjoys flying and was a member of Coalridge Flying Club. At one time, by Carl and Betsy Wollan when 1O days old. He graduated from he was a sky diver. He also e[...]specially paddle fishing. I, Nella, daughter of William and Margaret Corkery (seep. 717 SD),[...]ry Queen since was born on a farm about 3½ miles from Raymond on 9-26-11 . I moving to Plentywood. She is currently working at Roys Super Valu. started sch[...]l where my first teacher was She is a member of The Ambulance Auxiliary, enjoys needlework, and E[...]grandchildren. tywood, then Gibson , I graduated from Outlook. They are members of the United Methodist Church, have 5 Ruben an[...]children, and also raised a nephew and niece of Slim's. us.[...]1968 from PHS, and married Jon ehl 6·11 ·69. They have 2[...]1th the Sheridan County Ambulance. Jon, farms SE of Plen- atIonal Guard and served 2 years in the Ar[...]tywood, orks at ehl's Welding Shop, and Is a member of the Fire college and graduating in 1960. After a[...]te his Dept. Chris and Jon are members of the United eth. Church. college education, he met Tory Wylie of Calgary, Alberta, and they Ste[...]od School, he enlisted in the service. At the age of 17, Steve as Bob and ike are attending college. L[...]rried Judy lime 5-20-72. They have 3 Ron Ickelson of Olympia, WA and they live there.[...]en he retires Plentywood when he was 8 months. He is a 1960 graduate of PHS. from the armes. They are members of the Presbyterian Church. After high school i[...]a was born m Denver, CO 11 -23-53 . She graduated from Plen- Guard and trained at Fort Ord. After his di[...]and learned the belong to the Assembly of God Church. electricians trade while working in Olympia. ike returned to Sheridan Paula is a homemaker, ca e decorator, and Brownie leader.[...]lentywood School as Transportation Supervisor and is a married 3-17-79. They live in Raymond where they farm and ranch, member of the Fire Dept. and have 1 son, ash, whom I enjoy[...]I worked for Mountain Bell Telephone Company from January from the State of Montana rn 197 4. Lrnda married Charles Gnttrn 19[...]oz. when born. They belong to the Assembly of God Church.[...] |
| Linda is a homemaker and enjoys being home with her daught[...]83. Katie is a member of Eastern Star, Daughters of the Nile, lnt'I Nile Dallen, born 4-10-71, is the only child of Slim and Helen born in Club, is a past member of the Village Hostesses, and was a Scout Den Plenty[...]r. Barr was charter secretary and later president of the Plen- enjoys swimming and roller skating. He[...]e fishing tywood Jaycees, was a member of the Plentywood Fire Dept. and also 1 w[...]Fire Chief, a past member of the Sheridan Saddle Club, was a Scout |
| [...]sides raising the kids, Steve enjoys team roping, is an avid Living next door to the[...]n to witness for many weddings. the summer. Steve is a third generation member of the Plentywood Fire Dept., a member of the Sheridan Saddle and Roping Clubs, and is a Plentywood Booster. Jeanne enjoys doing many types of arts and crafts, bowling in the winter, and garde[...]ZEIDLER I was born in Halstad, MN, graduated from school in Halstad, and took nurse's training at D[...]pital in Billings, MT contacted me to be the Head of Surgery and Assistant Superintendent, and I held[...]and Hans Larsens built a 5-plex on the outskirts of Phoenix, AZ. We We made our home in Plentywo[...]entywood and our winters in Phoenix. sons: Gibson of Tucson, AZ; Bob of Phoeniz, AZ (deceased, November[...]n Plentywood. I have continued to 1982); and Barr of Plentywood.[...]Plentywood for the We lived across the alley from the hospital and I was continually summe[...]hearty THANK YOU to all who helped make this part of the book possible. To the committee, the typists, and to the many contributors of information and biographies, this is an expression of appreciation. You have all had a share in compili[...]Every effort was made to preserve the content of the material submitted. Errors are uninten[...] |
| [...]a livestock industry har hit by the drough of 1 84. (Photo by Jens[...] |
| [...]RAYMOND EARLY HISTORY OF RAYMOND[...]A small building was moved to a site east of the Raymond road |
| [...]had 1 sister, Dooley ran out of food. The roads were closed, so John Kemp called[...]Chub to take new crews of men over and bring back the crew that was[...]Chub worked at Stan Palubicki Garage, at what is now the Securi- left his lights on his[...]Chub and Eddie Chub was a member of Plentywood Masonic Lodge 91 , Scottish Reuter hauled beer from Lacrosse, WI to the Plentywood warehouse.[...]. members of Congregational Church and Oro-Y-Plata 66, Order of the On 10-20-37 Lloyd and Martha K. Reiner[...]We were Past Matron and Past Patron. I'm a member of Congregational Church minister, Rev. Lacy. My parents were Martin M. Daughter of the Nile-Bath Zabbia Temple 21 and Raymond Reine[...]Homemakers. had 3 brothers: Clarence of Vancouver; Jerry in Chicago (deceased Chub and I sold our farm to Daryl Syme in the fall of 1977. We 1982); and Morrison of Vancouver (deceased 1964}. My 2 sisters are[...]b enjoyed helping our sons with Lillian Petersen of Vancouver and Violet Rowe of San Francisco. their work. We re[...]ay on 1-24-82 in the Billings Hospital at the age of Plentywood. Ruth and Andy Michels lived across t[...]DBLOM ANGVICK May. Then the west place was bought from the county. We rented Kar[...]to Chester and Rita Lindblom, the oldest farmland from May and Art Langer. Jack Van sold all his land to us of 2 children. She attended Raymond Elementary Schoo[...]. After Jesse passed away, we from Plentywood HS in 1968. bought out May's interest[...]er 6 years employment with Yellowstone County she is ried to Sharon D. Syme.[...]hobb1 s are reading and s ling. They are members of th Our 3 sons ere all in the Army. The boys ent to the Gibson Lutheran Church of The Good Sh pherd. School and then to Plentywood. e ere acti e m 4-H. I as one of the lead rs for many years. Chub and I b lon[...]Coo was our caHer. We put ax on the cement floor of our big steel Karl Bantz wa[...]909 his parents, building for dances. People came from Canada, Outloo , R dstone and Georg[...]936, who passed away at the age also planted lots of tree . of 3. She is buri d at Whitetail, T. Karl and Toots part d, an[...]many things. B ing a cowhand, farming, ork- lamps from Harry Koi es City Cafe to ke p gomg. Chub[...] |
| [...](5-9-5~)- She married Scott Raymond of Illinois, November 1981 and[...]idway Tavern to his niece, Jennie a~d Ed Bromberg of Redstone, who now own and manage the Tavern. His[...]ew, T area. Karl owns the motel in Raymond and it is also his home.[...]was born 2-25-09 in Glen Ullin, ND, the daughter of Adam and[...]Elizabeth Loran Kohler. I was one of 1O children and to date have 1 Joseph John[...]gen of rural Plentywood. 1922. Joe became a US citizen[...]after we got o this northeast Montana area. From working in the Seeley La e, T, where he wor ed in[...]ensville MT. Dur- farming, hich consisted of driving a team of 8 horses on farm ma· ing this time, Joe wor ed i[...]es and all frui1 trees) which keeps us both busy. From August he went flying through the air. I looked at him and said, "How come 197 4 to June 1976, he was employed at the p[...]ng and summer and it ing Co. as a true driver. He is semi-retired; when he isn't wor ing for[...]n he enjoys his shop where he spends a great deal of time on John Lien, helping coo for the[...]was born a the family home (Corkery Place) north of Ray- On 12-30-30 I married John[...]mond on 7-28-25, to William and ary Ann Syme; one of 11 children. Church in Outlook. He was born in Romania on 8-2-09, the son of She attended 7 years of grade school in Plentywood and during the 8th[...]he family came Raymond school; then located north of the railroad trac s. She to live in the Raymond community. John came from a family of 6 chil· graduated from PHS in 1943. During the summer of 1943 she attended dren- Ludwig (dec[...]hilda ( rs. Grant Rippy). Collins School the term of 1943·44. While at Stevensville, she worked as a[...]avalli Republican ewspaper. . The family consists of 4 boys and 2 girls. Dennis, born (5-13-45)[...] |
| [...]nny served in the on a farm south of Plentywood. They have 1 daughter and 1 son. Army[...]They have 2 daughters and 1 son. he is manager of a J.C. Penney Store. Elaine Janice, born 9-23-36[...]ng years. Their hobby live in Tulsa, OK where she is employed by an oil company. Jeanette[...]dren. grandchildren. John and I farmed north of Raymond until he passed away on[...]3-16-74. I then moved to Plentywood in September of 197 5. The Donald L. Blai[...]for us for 2 unfortunate child of 4 born to Herbert and Jennie Blair. They arrived in the north reasons. First we were victims of a serious automobile accident in R[...]e for me. After several graduated from Plentywood in 1941 . He entered the Army Air Forc[...]CO, then on to relived the "Dirty Thirties". Tons of topsoil from an adjoining quarter Houghton, Ml for training at the College of Mining and Technology, and section of land was deposited during that year in our yard,[...]ings and our trees with depth up to 6' - portions of which remain to this married and graduated with the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. From there he day. On the days the wind did not blow,[...]on to heavy bomber training and flew with a crew of 9 into the out of our house, only to helplessly watch it blow in ag[...]mmer through the heavy Squadron of the 485th bomb group of the 15th Air Force. Stationed in clouds of swirling dust.[...]n and I both enjoyed bowling, and between the two of us, we and receiving the Purple Heart. He finished his tour of duty and as in accumulated quite a collection of trophies. John was active in the t[...]is way home, when war as declared over in Knights of Columbus and for many years he enjoyed playing hi[...]He returned to Raymond in May 1945, ith the rank of 1st Lieu e- makers and Birthday Club. I still enj[...]sewing and nant. He was separated from the service in August and the ne t spring crafts.[...]he farmed for Pete Crumb and later for Henry Ross of north Ray• JOSEPH and APPOLONIA BECKER[...]mond. With the arrival of dry years and poor crops, he orked once By Agnes[...]married in alcoci, going as far south as O lahoma and or lng his ay north. He r m[...]arsh 12·2 -42 at Pocahontus, AR. She the spring of 1914. They lived in Estevan and Torquay Sask., an[...]ore children . Dooley. he third of 12 (6 and 6) she at end d he arsh school. As a Fr[...]community. This as e y to her, having had plenty of practic at[...]and in the old pop factory du to a lac of man po er during the ar.[...](2 ), ar (21 ). Elaina (20) and Blaine (1 B), and is[...]adean, the second, married Durbin " ic" etson of S attle (a[...]and Carson James, and is assistant manager of UBC in Plent ood. In 1923 Jo and Appolonia ca[...], both married. elpha married 4½ miles northwest of Raymond, T. They milk d cows, sold cream Larry Bro n of dford, OR and ith their 2 children, Kari (5), and and farmed as their source of income. They also rais d lots of turkeys, Jacob (2), live in Tillamook, OR where he is orking with the Bureau of geese and chickens. Appolonia churned butt[...] |
| [...]Donald Blair, the six h, worked after graduating from Plenty- Rosholt, SD; Donald LeRoy Blai[...]m- til or ing ith seismograph in Sidney, T. ow he is a rural mail car- pleted hers at Raymond School. All 4 of them went to Plentywood HS- rier at Westby, T.[...]Gustafson, 3-15-51 Herbert Roy Blair, one of 9 children born to Rueben and Christine[...]or 23 years. She and northern innesota near La e of The Woods, sledding and skidding[...]ive on a small orchard at Malaga, WA. At the time of this logs to be floated down river to sa mills.[...]20 he went to South Da o a to farm. from Canada o ontana by horse and wagon in the year 19[...]lose to the Canadian line. I was the oldes of 6 children born to ilmot and athilda[...]Viola cBurney moved to ontana from Canada in 1910 with her phone operator in White R[...]l children as quite an experience at that time of year, ith poor roads and snow. Some imes it seeme[...]t. e moved o the August Gibson homes ead north of aymond, here we lived and farmed for he ne t 12 y[...]t Carrol Dam on PA and he also hired out his team of horses for more income. In 19 0, e moved to a farm 1 h miles northeast of Raymond and lived there for 12 years. In 1952, we bought and built up our own farm 1 mile east of Raymond and con inued farming until we retired in[...]e Outloo Cafe during the 1950s. In October of 1966 Herb died and in ovember I went to ork at[...], Bob lived ith Anna Potter of Whitetail for about 3 years in Plentywood.[...]nitting, crocheting, tatting and doing many kinds of handicraft. Joe and Viol[...] |
| [...]Joe was killed in a car accident at the age of 71 in 1950. of Raymond, MT, the son of Fred and Vadlie Budke. Viola Brown married Philip Staph on 4-6-58. Philip came from Ger- He went to school at the Corker[...]at Noonan, ND. He was employed at west of his home. He went to school on horseback and also[...]work- ing and raising cattle. At the age of 15 he hauled bundles on Oscar ed at the Pop F[...]On 9-30-36 he married Pearl Melle of Outlook, MT, the daughter of Joe McBurney (Viola's dad) came from Canada in 1909 and Anton and Cl[...]In Berg- bought a homestead 8 miles northwest of Raymond, MT. His family field, Sa[...]3 and they settled on the Sundberg farm northeast of Outlook, moved to Plentywood, MT.[...]I was born 12-5-38 at Plentywood, MT, a son of Percy and Pearl 1937 Percy took over[...]ke. I spent my childhood on the family farm north of Raymond, MT. bine, a 6-foot John Deere[...]and justice was administered by the business end of a leather strap or a ruler. We once spent a w[...]first shot we broke a window and that was the end of that foolishness.[...]row: Todd Brown! , is[...]I attended school at the Gibson school north of our place for 7 ing years and got hi[...]OH her he ent to the Ohio State Umversi bottom of a sleigh box ith my dad driving the team.[...]Education in 1970. He has been ith a- Some of my school eachers ere rs. Clara Stadstad, Joyce[...]ter for Re arch ·n VoAg a Ohio Sta e since 1970. is cur- Stadstad, rs. Rosella Cookson and rs. Eva[...]Sp cialist a the a ionaJ Cent r. Jonnie Is former y from Fromberg, scared I as the day I started high sc[...]Technical Institute sine 19 77. with the class of 1956. After high school I attended ontana State Col· Currently she is the Chrur P r on of the Behavioral Sci nc O pt They lege for 3 year[...]to Pfenty- ing small grains and building a herd of register d Poll d Shorthorn cat- ood H[...]ter graduating. In 1962 she marri d Byron Brownle from I have b en involved in several community activities including ead, WA. Phyllis is presently or ing at a edical Center in Spokane[...]t Kais r Aluminum Plant at Stockmen Asso. board of directors and several offices in the Plenty•[...]A. Byron and Phyllis hav 3 children: D nise, 21 . is an wood El s Lodge.[...]-ray Technician at Seattle, WA; Bob, 18, is going to college at I still remain a bache[...]the right lady to Cheney, WA; Todd, 14 , is in junior high at ad, WA. come along. Being a lifetime resident of Sheridan County, I consider Per[...]horn" cattle. He is am mber of the Cattlemen's Asso.; memb r of the[...] |
| [...]197 5 where we still reside. Pearl is an active member of the American Lutheran Church We rented the farm from Clarice, which included rented land Women; is a member of the Raymond Homemakers Club. Over the[...]follow- parents are Melvin and Bernice Brenteson of Coalridge. I have 1 ed by his Co[...]brother, LeRoy, and 1 sister, LeDonna Ryan, both of Coalridge. I attend- was then replaced by[...]igh school in Antelope. I Flying is one of Glen's favorite pastimes. He is currently Sheridan graduated from Antelope HS in 1963. I attended college at Glendi[...]County's only licensed aerial hunter. This permit is issued by the State and Dillon, MT. I married Charlene Miller of Dagmar in 1968. Charlene for the protection of livestock. Glen hunts fox and coyotes for the cattle is the daughter of Howard and Fern Miller, both deceased, and the and sheep raisers. foster child of Mr. and Mrs. Axel Johnson of the Dagmar community. Glen sta[...]placed with a 1949 Charlene attended all 12 years of school at Antelope public. I worked P[...]upercub, a 1975 Pawnee spray for Spoklie Trucking of Antelope from 1967 until I began farming in plane[...]irport. Chad Blaine was born in 1971. In November of 1975 we moved to the Brad Johnson[...]Aerial John and Helen Henricksmier farm southwest of Raymond. John died Spraying. in 197 4 and Helen is my aunt. In the spring of 1976 we purchased the Glen enjoys hunting and usually goes to the western part of the farm from Helen and it has been our home ever since. I am e[...]state to pack in with the horses each fall. Glen is a member of the Plen- farming and work part-time at various jobs in the area. Charlene is a tywood Trap Club, The Elks Club, Mo[...]erle was born 8-14-42 at Powers Lake, ND, the son of Mr. and department for 2½ years.[...]le attended Medicine Lake School and was a member of the ational Guard from 1960-64. Judy was born 1-15-43 at Redwood Falls, M , the daughter of Mr. and rs. Francis L. King. The King family moved to the Larson farm north of Dooley, MT in 1948. Judy attended Jefferson and P[...]Good Samaritan Hospital in Williston, D, daughter of Lowell and Alice Rasmussen. The fourth of 6 Julie Lynn was born on 5-10-76[...], Cindy grew up on the family farm, 21 miles east of edicine Lake takes piano lessons from Jill Wellman. Jill teaches the Suzuki method, and 14 miles sou h of Dagmar. She attended View Hill School as a 1st[...]ich develops the ear. Julie listens to recordings of her songs daily. grader, Medicine Lake from the 2nd grade until January of her sopho- One parent is also a necessary ingredient of this method. Julie started more year, when the fa[...]ns the fall that she started kindergarten, so she is in her wood. Cindy graduated from Plentywood HS in 1973. third year of lessons. She has a lesson one day a eek and a the[...]day a week which teaches music fundamentals. All of Julie's of which were held at the athanael Church a Dagmar.[...]orn on 12-14-51 o Dare and Clarice Carlson, first of 2 Joel as born on 5-7•79. He lo[...]els. He enjoys pre-school classes and Sunday east of Raymond all of his life. Glen attended elementary school at Ray-[...]Cindy has been an active member of the Raymond Homemakers, ers of America, raising rabbits, riding horse and motorc[...]g the Border Belles Homema ers Club, and is a member of the Plenty- his dad.[...]ood Lutheran Church where she is a member of the Ruth Circle and is Glen and Cindy were married on 10-28-72 aft[...]ostpone- on the Sunday School's Board of Education. She is also Raymond's ment of the wedding. Glen's dad, Gale, was killed in a rock picker acci- chairman of he Sheridan County's combined fund drive. Hobbies[...]ued to do so until the cludes cultivation of the ind break trees. following spring. Glen took[...]bile home and moved into Clarice's house in April of (See page 716 in the Sheridan Daybreak) in 1924, one of 7 children.[...] |
| [...]the farm work schools and graduated from Plentywood HS in 1947. as a young boy. He married Clarice L. Gabrielson, daughter of Art and Dean was drafted into th[...]as in the engi- Esther Gabrielson, born 1932, one of 3 girls. I was raised in the neer[...]reen, was born 5-11 -53 at Edwards AFB. graduated from high school. Dean was discharged in April of 1954 and returned to farming. We During the[...]together lived in the teacherage of the Marsh school. We moved 9 times before renting[...]into our present home which we built in the fall of 1954. Rox- sought employment else where, leaving[...]ne Rae was born 12-7-54. ing. He also leased land from Elfie Peterson, Anna D. Hovet and Hans[...]through the following years and had a small herd of cattle. We Boeings 1 winter before ou[...]dren were raised also. In 1963 we bought the farm from his mother and she continued to live in her home until her death in 1971. The farm consisted of the original homestead, acreage purchased from John Jorgensurd in 1928 and some from John's sister, Millie (Mrs. Andrew Christensen).[...]Our 2 oldest daughters graduated from MSU with a degree in nurs- Back row: Tom and C[...]d Glen Carlson ing. Wanda is married to Bryan Smith and lives in issoula. Roxa[...]working in Fort Collins CO. Lorr'e graduated from ino State College wood Hospital on Fridays, 6 yea[...]ent to Spo ane Com• Grade School and graduated from Plentywood HS. Glen had 1 quarter munity College and is an optometric technician. Jodi is still at home. at SU and Lynelle attended Colorad[...]She's a junior at PJent ood H'gh. no is employed at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Downer[...]ly Dean Ii es hunting, fishing and riding his She is unmarried. Glen is married to Cindy Rasmussen, daughter of motorcycle. Clarice enjoys or ing[...]Lowell and Alice Rasmussen and the granddaughter of the late rs. Andre Christensen who previously had owned some of our land. Glen FRANK A. and EMELI[...]len. They are residing y name is Emelia (Olson) Carlson, born and rais d in ilan,[...]9-24-1895. I as th only child of Carl and Hilma OI on born in Tragedy struck our family in 1972 with the acciden al death of S ed n. as ra, d on a farm 2½ m, s north of ilan, att nding I • Dale as he as working ith f[...]cation and employed and Glen bought the equipment from me t the age of 20 I as ed by ome f iends, th Christ Halvo ·[...]Halvorson family, a brother of Christ. This as the pring of 1916. I years. The Carlson Farm is on the hird and fourth generation.[...]e Tom Kell ys and Alvin Ahl rgs. at the east edge of Plentywood. He is retired from ranching Deputy Sheriff, JaHor and Bailiff, but c[...]. e do some traveling and enjoy the leisure style of life. Tom has 2 sons; Tom Jr. on the farm near Fa[...]Dean as born in Raymond, -18-28 , the young.est of 7 children of Ture and Agnes Carlson. He attended school in the Reed school, 1/2 mile south of his home. Dean and his brother. Dale, then farmed[...]Clarice as born in Gr nora, D 8-24-29, th oldest of 7 children of Raymond and ar1ha[...] |
| In he spring of 191 OFrank Carlson came out west from Clarissa, KATIE CLAY CRUMB MN and homesteaded 8 miles north of Plentywood. He came to Culbert- Katie was born on 1-6-1899 in Cumberland, WI, the daughter of son by train and from there to Plentywood by stagecoach. I met Frank[...]e was raised by her grand- Carlson in the summer of 1916, he also being a friend of the Halvor- mother, Mrs. Joseph Heisl[...]e to Montana and homesteaded sons. In the spring of 1917 I bought out a relinquishment to a home-[...]atie married Jack Clay in 1920 in Miles City and of 4 horses, 3 cows, and a few chickens. We farmed h[...]tled on a homestead in the Bloom Creek area south of Broadus. 4 years when we moved back to north of Plentywood. Our son Francis They li[...]Dick married Laveta (Dolly) O'Toole of Plentywood and they live in wor ed at various jo[...]Dannie!. In the summer of 1942 Francis, our son left for Seattle with some Donna married Terry West of Outlook and they have 7 children, friends to seek[...]iel, Jerry, Jill, Marie and Julie. until the fall of 1942 when he received notice to have his physical for Carol married Harry Friberg of Great Falls. They have 2 children, a the service.[...]h him and get into Jack moved from the farm in 1950 and settled in the Seeley Lake d[...]the Elgin Cafe. In 1950 she married Pete Crumb of Raymond. Pete had Boeing Company in Renton. We re[...]r one come to Sheridan County from Minnesota with his brother Oscar as a winter in S[...]rth otor Company in Seattle. ow after 32 years he is still 1968, and she died in 1975.[...]was born 11-14-17 in Glen Ullin, NO, the daughter of Adam and business. She married James Fix in Janua[...]with his parents. S anley ane in April 1962. San is also a Boeing employee and work-[...]hese families hem in June 1964. Kelley graduated from Kentridge HS in June 1982 all sett[...]settlement around Richardton and Glen Ullin, and is no orking in South Center.[...]a ota and moved to Missoula, MT Fran retired from Boeing in 1965, but later got the urge to go[...]place first then moved to the Kennedy place north of Raymond. I came School District, and orked there for several years. In 1971 Fran had from a family of 1O children and to date have 1 brother and 4 sisters surgery, but never fully recovered from it. He later entered a nursing living-Lena esser at Bellingham, WA; Sara Becker of Plentywood; home in Renton where Frank passed a a[...]Elizabeth Oubry in California· ay Eggen of rural Plentywood a d John I am still living in the old home, and so far have been able to ohler of Plentywood. I received my education in the Snuggi[...]ing with the house or for 3.00 a wee . From there I went to the W LLIAM and SEL A CARLSO[...]rlson (better known as Bill Carlson) as a bro her of In January 1943, after a trip home[...]s, I Fran Carlson. He came out to Plentywood area from Clarissa, moved to Sea le,[...]ound 1914. He worked mostly for farmers northeast of Plentywood as assis ant superviso[...]g 5-25-43 to Ralph Die rich, the son of Fran and Katherine Carson for himself.[...]ill and in came out to teach at the Marsh Schoo from ilan, . They made order to b[...]back to Plentywood, here Ralph their home north of Plentywood where BilJ farmed for several y[...] |
| University of Montana where he pursued his interest in art. Cha[...]er, Taylor Lyn. Dean also attended the University of Montana and spent several years with and LuAnne live in Wolf Point, where Dean is employed by the United the Forest Service. Steve[...]e in electronics, he also attended the University of Lynette Raye was born 2-5-57 in[...]an and KaDee. They live in Wolf Point, where Kenn is part- time. owner of Simensen Plumbing and Heating. In 1973 I to[...]ARTHUR and ELIZBETH (KOHLER) DUBAY I retire from driving, I plan to spend most of my time in Missoula, closer[...]moved from Missoula to the Outlook community. He died when h[...]ay Smith was born 5-17-28 at Plentywood, daughter of only 37 years old. So with only J[...]that landed me on my back looking up at the belly of the cow next Church. Louis is the youngest son of Frank and Katherine Dietrich. to[...]ned to Plentywood to farm All of us spoke fluent German. My dad subscribed to a Ge[...]rer," and Dad's eyesight wasn't too good, so band of sheep, in partnership with Alf Marsh.[...]we took turns reading the paper to him, from cover to cover. In 1954 Louis started sellin[...]tended that school. I was the artist of the school and at holidays the[...]tures depicting a scene of the time of year or holiday we were[...]Arthur was the son of David and Alberta Dubry from the Raymond[...]eft Plen ood for Los Ang I s around 1942 and both of us[...]Art da s Louis and Barbara are the parents of 1 son and 3 daughters. so e didn[...]ur last one, Dav'd Dou I , as born tional Colle e of Business in Rap'd City, SD. He marr d ary Phillips of and 2 y ars later I for Ya ima[...]ood ltving out there. But e Dunhill, a subs'diary of Trans orld irlin s a a Pro ess·onal[...]& Rubber Co. and rt got a job at a tional Colle e of Business in R p1d Cr y.[...]. as illed during a hold up at his nd graduated from Wolf Point HS. Sh a ended Beauty School in place of mployment; he as Head Security Guard at a gamblin[...]casino in Gardena. He as 33 years old at the time of his death beautician. She marri d Len Ivey of Boise and h y have 1 son, Jason. 5-[...]in Plentywood. She attend d school and gradual d from Wolf Point HS. years also. We 1ust[...]hur Sr. pass d away with a heart attack at the ag of or ed in Boise for 7 years, and returne[...] |
| [...]enda. Now for our children. Our oldest son is gone, Joyce Arlene |
| Marie Johnson of Plentywood. Terry and Janet have 1 daughter, Amy,[...]and Dad were married, they started and graduated from Plentywood HS in 1976. After graduation, Ronald[...]ywood, and the folks moved ly, Ronald lives north of Raymond and is involved in farming and diesel east of Raymond on the farm that Gerald Kohler now owns.[...]work on the farm during the winter months. Ronald is en- my other sister, Teresa, was[...]as Doctor Storkan couldn't get there because of bad weather. I was[...]me, so they did, Dr. Joseph Charles Storkan. One of Mom's fondest[...]memories was the forming of the Raymond Altar Society in 1926 of[...]Raymond Altar Society is still active and recently celebrated its 50th[...]ecalls with joy when electricity came in 1950 and how easy[...]in 1951 and is still in working order. My dad passed away 4-1 7-[...]from a heart condition. Mom now lives at the Sheridan[...]hy. My wife, Phyllis, and I bought the home place from By Chub Fink[...]arents were Mike and Anna Fink. He was third born of 6 children. As a young boy, JOSEPH ([...], was born 5-2-36 at Plentywood, MT, the youngest of 3 mare, NO, where he attended school to the 8th grade. In 1918 he was children of John and Esmer (Roderick) Fink. I have 2 sisters,[...]til 1919 he served in Germany, Strand of Billings, and Teresa Tr yen of Plentywood. I attended the France, and Spain. Aft[...]ld Dad died I bought the home place from om. On 9-29-64 I married Boe now owns. He farmed[...]Sherburn, MN 7-26-04 . She as the third child of Fredrick and Gertrude Roderic , and attended her first 2 grades of school there. In 1913 with her folks and older si[...]and 2 sisters. y dad is a retIr d railroad or er. other and Dad live[...]shed my grade and high school edu· with the rest of the town to ,ts present location. Her dad as stil[...]for 10 years after e were mar- girl she rem mbers how the town ould get a little ild. On one occa-[...]For s; Becky, 28, ,s the street around the corner of th building shoot mg at each other. She[...]lly, 4, and her brother were standing in the indo of the meat mar et when Dulcy, 3. They farm and ranch north est of Outloo , the old Harley a stray bullet came throu[...]er in the Robinson Ranch. Colette is marri d to Scott Shackelford, and they throat and Just missing the top of her head. When th 2 men sa what have 2 children . issy is 7, and Jerry Is 5. They live at Williston, ND had happened, they[...]Charles to the hospital, and Scott Is Regional anager of Gibson workover rigs. who by this time, as[...] |
| [...]in the summer, and worked out in the winter. Some of my employers were the City of Plentywood, Karl Bantz, H. A. Hill and Robert, Fa[...]ETER and JOSEPHINE FINK Pete came to Outlook from North Dakota and farmed with his dad in 1921 or 1[...]Russell, Phyllis, Lynn and Sandra. 3 miles north of Raymond. In 1928, Pete and Josie (Holland) were m[...]e Jorgensrud homestead northeast of Raymond on 10-4-19. I was the Budke Place). At th[...]about 1 ½ miles Arizona. Josie has been a member of the Raymond Altar Society for 50 north of the present Cal Syme farm. I finished the 4th grade at the years and is also a member of the Raymond Homemaker's Club. Pete[...]r parents purchased a house was a honorary member of the Knights of Columbus, being a chartered in Ple[...]program ( YA) for County Supt. of Schools, Olaf Aasheim.[...]of the ar. In September 1945, I returned to the US u[...]ate of Missoula HS, veteran of WWII and carpenter by trade. We pur-[...]HYLLIS J. F NK Russell l. Fink, youngest son of Josephine (Josie) and Peter Fink was born in Plen[...]ie and Pete were married in 1928 and farmed north of Raymond for 40 years. Pete died in January of 1969 and Josie now resides m Plenty ood. Russ has 2 brothers, Don presently of Fairf1e d, T and Harry of Raymond T. Russ and his wife, Phyllis, ho is originally from Sask., now live appro imately 2 miles north of Raymond. Russ attended elementary school in Raymo[...]1953. After graduating, Russ worked for a number of years on construction before farmmg ith his dad a[...]have 3 daughters and 1 son: Lynn (Gary) Pettigrew of Shelby, T; Sandra Howes of B1llings, T and Colleen (Roger) urphy of Denver, CO and Bradley (Brad) We had 2 sons; James P. born 8-14-47 in Missoula is a graduate Michel Fink who is now in the 7th grade at Plentywood School. They of Loyola HS and U of T, a former teacher of the Heavy Equipment have 2 grandchildren: Wade An[...]Program, issoula Technical Center and is presently employed at Murphy.[...]and has 2 sons, Brian All 3 girls graduated from Plentywood HS in 1976, 1977 and[...] |
| Michael was born 8-26-51 , in Hamilton, is a graduate of Hellgate fishing, waterskiing, golfing and, of course, curling. HS, single, and a painter by tra[...]mention taking care of my family. We are truly blessed. I sold the[...]ing. He was born in Corvallis 12-10-22, graduated from Missoula HS and U of MT in 1949. He is General Sales Manager at Missoula White Pine Sash[...]en employed for the past 34 years. I retired from my position as Realty Specialist, Dept. of Lands, Lolo Ntnl. Forest on 1-18-80, having completed 23 years of federal service. WAYNE and ARDETH (SYME) FRANKE[...]old Sheridan Mem. Hosp. I |
| [...]ization Service, In the spring of 1982, I took leave of absence from the Ben assisting with the Displaced Person's Pro[...]10-22-82, our daughter Jamie Marie was born. She is a From 1948-58: (1) Assistant Director of a 1 ,000-bed hospital, active, heal[...]tion and Guidance at NYCU; (4) Assistant Director of Education where I worked until Januar[...]sister Marcia in San Francisco, CA; (5) Director of Nursing at the Women's Federal Rice[...]Alderson, WV; (6) Indian Health Service, Director of Nursing, During my free time, I[...]Dakota and Wyoming; however, we still live west of Raymond where Land in East Germany, West Germany,[...]es held in the Plentywood ALCW include: Secretary of Educa- tion, President of the Local and Secretary of NE MT ALCW Conference THOMAS and L[...]4 years. Present offices held are: council member of Plentywood[...]an County Mental Health Board Director; MT League of[...]Elizabeth Graham at Edmore, ND. He was the oldest of 5 children born ursing Membership committee mem[...]to them; Dorothy (Mrs. LeRoy Otto), of Badger, MN; Orville was born[...]ud died 12-4-47. Avenue in ay of 1962. I was baptized, attended Sunday School and[...]and Lena Mathiason. She was confirmed at the age of 15 in the Plentywood Lutheran Church.[...]aised in Raymond. She had 2 sisters, Esther Nagel of Plentywood I started kindergarten in Plentywood in September of 196 7 with and Olga McBurney of Outlook. She died 4-28-78. She also had 5 Elsie[...]grade, I started brothers: Maynard of Clancy, MT, Orville of Plentywood, Arold of piano lessons, which I took for the next 4 years[...]pokane, WA; he died 5-29-78; Clair and Floyd both of Lewistown, 5th grade, playing the clarinet. Thro[...]d on oil rigs for several years and has gradua ed from Plentywood HS on a very hot, windy day in May 198[...]ork and helps with custom during the school years of 1978 and 1979 and wor ed on my parents'[...]ed Frank Fox in St. Louis, MO. Probably one of the most frightening experiences of my life, hap- They were divorced in 1[...]ank spent 3½ years in pened on "Friday the 13th" of June 1975. y parents were out of England. Louella spent from 2-1 -83 to 2-1-84 in Korea. She is sta- town, when I was sho in the leg wi h a .22 r[...]ned now in Spo ane, A. Emma as born 2-11 -49. She is orkmg behind the seat of a pie up when it accidentally discharged. There w[...]lger Chev. in Glendive, T. Beatrice as born a lot of excitement around here for awhile![...]he was discharged in Plentywood. He was the first of 3 children born to Wesley and Vanda i[...]e which we par ed on the LaGrange-Olson Farms est of est Institute in inneapolis[...]and wor ing at the St. Paul Clinic and is currently the office manager.[...]Glendive, where she is working now. Gordon was born 11 -8-55. He[...]has worked on oil ngs for several years and is a driller for 1cor. He[...]married Evelyn Lindell of Glasgow on 3-11 -75 m mot. He adopted her[...]in Plentywood and he is currently working in Wyoming.[...]Elwood was the son of Ed and Arilla Hannah Sheridan Daybreak,[...] |
| pp. 723. He graduated from Plentywood HS in 1937, then went to High in May of 197 4. He attended 1 year at the National College of school at Billings Polytechnic Institute, now Roc[...]shington, dent in Shelby, MT. He is buried in Shelby. DC, then after a term in the Ar[...]charged in 1981. He worked in the oil fields, but is now employed John Harring1on, is a son of Thomas and Mary Harrington, who by[...]on 1-23-61 in Kalispell, MT. She attended water from his spring, which was a quarter of a mile away. After over a school in Plen[...]until June 1982. She married Everett Ernest Abell of Casey land. In time buildings were moved to the[...]hen the weather got cold. He would then mine coal from a Abell, Jr., born 8-28-83 in Cas[...]Grace was raised on a ranch 64 miles south of Miles City and 33 school in Plentywood and Shelby where she graduated in May of 1981. miles from Broadus. This was in Powder River County on the big Pump- She married Dan Roark of Oilmont, MT on 6-12-80. He is a farmer and kin Creek. She was her dad's right[...]Edward Heisler was born 12-16-26, the second of the 5 children Elizabeth Bingham. Miss Bingham was a small person and knew how of Gertrude and Martin Leo Heisler. He has 3 sisters[...]t Irene Hefeneider and Frank Heisler of Billings, ary Baerlocher of respect.[...]Frenchtown and Barbara Mehl of rural Plentywood. John later worked on the[...]Edward attended the Gibson School, north of Raymond, for 8 ty shop there. After 2 years of marriage, John was transferred to[...]neville administration. After WWII from which he graduated in 1944. broke out, John went[...]r and his father in 1909. (Ref. pages 724 and 725 of brother Mike, brother-in-law Russel Wigmore, and[...]'s land, which was located along the border north of Raymond. A small herd of cattle and some farming made this their home for[...]In 1966 he married ary ( ay) oore, daughter of ary Ann and I married Robert D. Harshbarger[...]Church. He as born to John and ayree Harshbarg r of ntelop in the company of arian (Bette) Anderson; the late rs. Robert 2-2-3[...]lope. He or d for Great clean of Pl nt ood. The purpose of th trip as to visit Bette's orthern Railroad un[...]ore at sister, rs. Theresa Pearce of R gina. Brady T for a number of years. He or ed for Safe ay in Kah pell[...]ital, was ac- the oilfields as a driller, here he is still employ d. cepted[...]After I graduated I or ed for r. and rs. Roy Aue of Plenty- family consisted of her parents and 2 brothers, Stephen and Robert. A[...]chas d the adjoining farm, the property of the late r. H nry Hill of Robert 0. Harshbarger, the first of 5 children, as born on 3-4-56 Raymond[...]en renting for the in Sheridan Memorial Hospital of Plentywood. He attended school in[...]d, Plent ood, Whitefish and Kalisp 11, graduating from Shelby When dward's gra[...] |
| [...]h a long time ago, she said to her son Leo, "This is the place." The present day Heislers echo that sentiment. As far as they are concerned, this is still- "the place." JOE HE RICKSMIER |
| [...]1955. That fall, Richard and Ardith moved from Plentywood to the school in Seattle. He is a radiologist in Spokane, WA. Their sons are Huffman farm northeast of Raymond. Ardith was also active with the Jamie 6[...]Northern MT College. Tim, born 10-9-57, graduated from those famous Raymond hamburgers. Currently, Ardith is president and U of M with a degree in Resource Conservation. Jamie and Tim are an active member of the Trinity Lutheran Women's Missionary League f[...]m. of Plentywood. She is also a member of the Sheridan Memorial Hospital My sister, M[...]lege in Detroit, Ml where she worked for a number of years. She moved to California, worked for Firest[...]in Missoula for 2 years and worked for the Bureau of Land Management in Whitehall and for the Soil Conservation Service in Glasgow and Plentywood. From Glasgow we returned to Plentywood in 1958 where w[...]to the farm in 1980. Gordon has been a supervisor of the Sh. Ct. Soil and Water Conservation Dist. and a member of Toastmasters, Congregational Church, Plentywood S[...]erwood Pilot's Asso., Soil Con- servation Society of America, Farmer's Union, and Boy Scout Council.[...]Ardith , Ardell , Terry and Richard . He is listed in Who's Who of University Students and was appointed by the Governor to 2 advisory boards and the Board of Natural Resources. Richard and A[...]born 9-15-56 in Plen• I have been a member of the Congregational Church where I[...]Honors Society, Ardell graduated from Plentywood HS in 1975. In Star, Board of Rainbow for Girls, Extension Homemaker Clubs, Cub 1979, Ardell graduated from MSU with a Bachelor of Science degree in Scout Den Mothers, Farmer's Uni[...]ng. On 9-7-7 9, Ardell married Terry Angvick, son of Edward and gram. I helped to organize and I supervised a volunteer craft program Lois Angvick of Reserve, MT. The wedding took place in the yard of for the Nursing Home.[...]the bride's parents. Currently, Ardell is employed at Sheridan emorial[...]Hospital as a Registered Nurse and Terry is the Sheridan County Exten- RICHARD and ARDITH HUF[...]He was born 2-22-58 Richard Huffman, the son of Harry and Ida Huffman, was born[...]Dr. Hall present. He Donald graduated from Plentywood HS in 1976. In 1975, Dona d was a is the youngest of 4 children. The other Huffman children are: Ger-[...]attended the Univer- trude, Mrs. Donald Domonoske of Plentywood; eil, deceased 197 4; sity of orth Dakota in Williston, studying diesel mechanics. On and Jean, Mrs. Zan Klawans of Monterey, CA. Both parents are de• 3-31 -78, Donald died from a head injury he received as a passenger in cease[...]Raymond grade schools. In 1949 Richard graduated from Richard and Ardith live on the Huffman Farm northe t of Ray- Plentywood HS. While in high school, Richard[...]e involved m livestock and grain production. Both of them 1948 the football team won 1st place in the[...]Class B enjoy fishing and the company of friends and relatives. playoffs. In receiving 1st[...]alls. After gradua- tion, Richard attended 1 year of college at ontana State College in[...]other. In ell Huffman, one of 4 children of horn stead r Harry and Ida Huff- February 1952, R[...]man, born 3-1-19 at the family farm north of Raymond. He had 2 toon leader for 1 year in Korea[...]. Don Oomonos 1) and J an ( rs. Zan la ans) rank of Sergeant 1st Class. Richard as active in the Big[...]chool Board for 6 years. He served as from D oley HS in 1937. Shortly aft graduatin he Join[...]o mg in th Glaci r Par area. H then o don Richard is a member of he Sheridan moriaf ospi al Board and Com-[...]and att nd d Rocky ountam Coll e in Bill· mander of 4018 Veteran of Foreign War Post of Plen o d. ings. n F bru[...]receiving his Bas c Tramin in ort Le is, A. e1I nt ov rs as in dith, the daughter of Le 1s and Ida Pulvermacher, as born 7-17-33 in arch of 19 2 and served in th Afncan Theater of Op rations with Crosby D. Lewis died 12-19-62 . P[...]th 80th Infantry. H r turned to the States from nz10 Beach H ad in D. Ardith 1s the fourth of 7 children. The other Pulv rmacher c ildren ay of 19 4. H as th n stationed at Camp Ro rts, CA here he are: omne rs. Elmer Shultz of earney, E· Richard of Ambrose, as a Rifleman Instructor until his discharge in August of 1945. ii D; Shirley, rs. elvm Korth of Fraz , ; Louise, rs. Harry Fin th n return d to the family farm to or with his father. of Raymond, T; Ga1I, rs. Oav·d Venne of Lincoln, · and Lloyd of eil and Lois Blair, daughter of Herb and J nnie Blair of Raymond. Al abo, D. Ardith graduat d from Al abo HS in 1951 and as val ·[...]ctorian. While in high school, Ardith as a member of the girls high Rosholt, SD. In the spring of 1928 she mov d ith her famity to Ray- school bas[...]mond. Lois receiv d her first 8 years of schooling at th Gibson School Ardith attended St. Joseph School of ursing in inot, D, and north of Raymond and attend d high school in Pl ntywood, g[...]t d Arts D gree m nursing. Ardith from there in 1945. After graduation sh sp nt som time in Ellens- worked at Sheridan emorial Hospital from August 1954 to the fall of burg, WA with her sister Dor[...] |
| [...]ited States was Raymond and Plentywood graduating from there in 1967. She then meant for[...]s family in Germany. Lloyd Pulvermacher, a farmer from Fortuna, ND. They have 3 children, Amanda came by train to Raymond in the spring of 1921 . Fred Vickie-8-10-70; Loren-11 -1-71 and Gu[...]very hard. It was mond and Plen ywood, graduating from there in 1969. He attended the a muddy[...]oo pleasant. Her one distinction was State School of Science in Wahpeton, D, completing a 2-year course her love of hats. She was never seen without one and her ward[...]ywood he worked for J and L consisted of a hat to suit every occasion. Implement. He then[...]d on their farm many years where they raised fall of 197 4 when he drove truck for LeRoy Kohler. In the spring of grain and cattle until several strokes f[...]ed to live on the mond and Plentywood, graduating from there in 1971. She attended farm unt[...]ces as a Social Worker in the gles, of Raymond and 2 nieces living near Philadelphia, PA[...]7-3-76 she married Terry Corbin in Bozeman. Terry is shop foreman at Empire Builders Lumber Co. in Bozeman. Beth is CLAIR and GLADYS JOHNSON now working[...]s a Claims Represen- On the farm of Albert and Millie Johnson south of Outlook, MT on tative. They have 1 son, Scott, 6-[...]926, and that summer was ood school, graduating from here in 1976. He then ent o Helena to c[...]returned to Rev. Sand. After graduating from OHS in 1930 I enrolled in Ind. Arts a he family farm in he spring of 1978. He married Cynthia Stiles, an STC[...]vest. By taking the his ife live in he house that is part of Harry Huffman's original Home- state exams[...]H. C. Anderson near Dagmar at a salary of $65 a month. In 1934, I eil died of cancer on 1-2-74 and is buried at the family became the upp[...]the Kvitsied Church of ilan. Her family lived on her grandparent's Louise as he daugh er of Ed and Arilla Hannah. (Sheridan[...]to Glasgo , T Oaybrea , pp. 723) Louise graduated from Ou loo HS in 1936. She and filed on[...]ee Reservation, the present married LeRoy Holland from Raymond in 1938. They lived in Ellens-[...]ey moved to Columbus D where she attended 6 years of schooling. married allace lrgens in 19 8. He, oo,[...]Outloo . accident in 1963. Louise lived in elena, from 9 9 un ii her death After graduation from OHS in 1930, Gladys attended Fargo from a s ro e in December 1979.[...]range School hen Eleanor Stambough and 1 mile eas of Raymond, T on a /2 section o land. as married. Gladys stayed cross he road from he school , h John In 1916 he as dra ed ·n[...]e he L'ndb oms nd nJoyed every day of the ne 2 years. served un 11 he as ounded oversea[...]eighbor, Fred Bud e, did his farming and too care of his hors s. helping in the sores. In[...]us in he osp· al fo 5 ee s in of Point.[...] |
| In the spring of 1943 Gladys's dad became ill and we moved to the[...]over the farming couraged members of Jo's family to transfer from evada to this area here and also the Frank B[...]1 e Sandoval and Paul committeeman and clerk of Dist. 29. On 8-25-44 Sharon was born. Sandoval (whose wife is a Plentywood native, Geralyn istler), living in In October 1946, we purchased the home and hardware of Olaf Plentywood and 1 sister,[...]ill living in evada. Westland Oil Co., clerk of Dist. 21 , was a member of the new Airport Dal and Jo have[...]11 -2-71 and Travis atthew, 6-28-73 Dal is still or ing for the born. I'll never forget[...]Melvin Oliver Johnson as the fifth of 7 children born to Lars and being sent home a[...]eld an auc- Dorothy, the eldest of 4 children born o Herbert and Jennie Bair, ti[...]was born 2-13·22 at Roshol , SD. A 6 ears of ag ii mo ed After surgery i[...]dy Bykonen and moved to north of Raymond. She a tended P en ood HS,[...]on Youth Admmis ration . In he fall of 1940, s e en llins 8-21-81[...]e no Dallas elvin Johnson is the son of elvin and Dorothy Johnson of 15 y ar Raymond, MT. He s born[...]ood HS for 4 years, graduating in the year of 1967. Dallas enrolled n a -year business administration program a the at,onal C of Business m he fall of 1967. The colle e as located in Rap . Dur ng the school year of 1970, Dal married Jose · lso as attending the at,onaJ Colle e of Busi ecutive secretarial program. Dallas graduat d · 1 in Business Admims rat, n in e year of 971 a n s oci e degree Busm ss · 1 Ci y, Jo had an opportunity to be • d t th ool of s tion y mov e[...] |
| [...]en as a receptionist for Dr. so very far away. Frank and Anna had 7 children-Joseph, Micha[...]1 -12-70. Michael (the son of Frank and Anna), married Katharine Zenter on They[...]11 -1-1870. Her parents came to South Russia from Germany also. By Dallas and Valerie's stories[...]to Tony was born in 1917 in Steuben, WI, son of Anthony and the size of the families. Joseph and Michael divided their 150 acres be- Matilda Kavon, one of 6 children, 2 sisters and 3 brothers: Ginger, Dan, tween the 2 of them and tried their best to make a meager living[...]took 8 days to travel from Odessa to Amsterdam; they stopped at Leip-[...]many for 48 hours; in various in-between stations from 5 to 8[...]landed in New York City; from there a train took them to the far and[...]Adam, the son of Michael and Katharine, married Elizabeth Loran[...]s- went to ork for his uncle Joe until the spring of 1940. rue, South Russi[...]anuary 1940 he married Cecelia Hoffarth, daughter of Fred and parents, John and Mary Josep[...]d settled in the Rosa Hoffarth. She was the fifth of 11 children: Joe, Barbara, Mary, Ri[...]farm and later moved to the Kennedy place north of Raymond. Being a In October 1940, our first[...]e iles. She had 8 children. In of the dry years in the '30s that brought dust storm[...]d. bought the old Grady Place, our first farm. It is located 2 miles south of Adam and Elizabeth were blessed with 10 children-Magdalena, Raymond and 5 miles north of Plentywood. The only building on his[...]died 4-11-14 on Easter Sunday from the flu. John, born 12-15-04 , In 1950, Henr[...]3 Sheridan County, and southern Sas atchewan. Two of our sons, Joe children. and Fre[...]Adam passed away on 9-2-49 at the age of 77 years and 6¼ families live on the alter Bye P[...]nths. Elizabeth passed away on 8-23-55 at the age of 80 years and north of Dooley and West of Westby. We are now retired and have built[...]arents Adam was born 2-17-1872 in the Colony of Katharinenstal, South are John and ary (Hoffarth) Kohler. I am the fourth born of 5 children. Russia. His grandfather, Frank Xavier[...], lives at Yakima, WA; Edwin died 6-8-78 at State of Baaden and in the country of Germany. He went to Russia in Ya i[...]Katharinenstal, South Russia, 74 miles northeast of Odessa. The and was active in FFA. I also played 1 year of football. After graduation government gave each s[...]Basic training as a Fort Ord, CA and I at- supply of food and every 2 settlers a plow and a pair of oxen. These tended Artillery Radio[...]home to work for Wankel farms m the summer of 1960. That fall I to them; no railroads, n[...] |
| [...]d for Plentywood. Those were the days of the dirty '30s with no crops, dust Lee Lodahl and[...]On 11 -4-35 I married Mary Hoffarth, daughter of Frederick and I, Donna Kohler (Garrick), was[...]ciety, St. Raymond's Guild, Raymond Home- mainder of that year was spent at an Aunt and Uncle's in Kal[...]aymond Birthday Club. She has been active in each of while Dad and Mom operated the Tastee Freeze in C[...]these organizations and was on the committee from Raymond to get after selling the Tastee Freeze, w[...]arted in Plentywood. She worked as a urse's uated from Plentywood HS in 1960. That same year I attended[...]Telephone as a telephone operator until December of 1963. Olson and Larry Sull[...]The first years of our married lite, Mary and I lived on the Kennedy[...]place north of Raymond. In 1946 we moved to our farm east of Ray-[...]n 2-14-64, a son, Gregory Jon was born, the first of 4 children. Natalee Kay was our first daughter bo[...]t not least, was Sonya Rae born 9-14-77 . In June of 1969 I accepted a position with Farm and Ranch eq[...]re and oil warehouse. In 1973 Dad and Mom retired from farming and moved into Plentywood. We moved back[...]-58, son tywood graduate, is working at Cenex in the service department. James. Johnny enlisted in the m r of 1 on d atalee, a Plentywood 1983 graduate, is married to Clay W. Adams, a San D'e[...]en e. H disc ,r son of Dale and Shaaron Adams. They have 1 child· his name is enlisted in 1963, ty[...]on the V 1· and Clay is wor ing for C&D Lumber in Plent ood. Pamela is a Junior nam ar[...]s b en ureau of Reclamation in friends, and we are happy to be part of the Raymond communi y. Ya ima f[...]izabeth massi ohler. I came from a family of 1O children and o da e have 5 siste s 1[...]th Dubry and Jo o,e nch in California· nd ay E n of ruraJ t10ns.[...]rt time the AC ask d for volunte rs of unmarri d men to go 1th the Hino[...]and Douglas and hey live in machinery and horses from Dan Egger and farmed th r for a year. Post Falls, ID. d Adam is marri d to Donna Garric . (See their Then e rented the adill place from Hass Bros. In 1930 moved to sto[...]Christensen the John Kennedy farm. In the spring of 1935 my par nts moved to 8[...] |
| where he is manager of the UBC Lumber Yard and Bonnie works at the[...]tion Corp., at Etain, France; trucking graduated from Plentywood HS.[...]rds in Plentywood, as was required, for 2 bank of the Red River, Roberts County, Harmon Township, n[...]in May of 1960 they bought the Matt Madsen house located at[...]this time, the down the spring before. From grade 3-1 2 Cecelia went to Plentywood area north of the Canadian border, called the Quarantine, was o[...]non Hoven's Law Office, the last half of grade 12, after school typing north of Regway Customs in Canada. During those years, we[...]assing the State Merit Exam, she was ac- family of 9: 4 girls and 5 boys. Darrell James, 9-21-34, re[...]th. Marylin, where she worked from 1954 to October 1962, after their second son, 2-[...]d has worked for Georgia- Pacific since 1958. He is married, has 2 sons, 1 daughter and 1 grand- son. Aurel, July 1939, farms south of Minton, Sask., is married and has 2 sons and 3 stepchildren. He ha[...]-grandchild. Vernon, April 1941, also farms south of Min- ton. He is married and has 1 stepson and 2 sons. He worked f[...]ndson. Dwight, September 1943, farms south of Minton. He has heavy duty earth movers, and is a fish farmer. He worked at Sybouts. He is married and has 4 sons and 1 daughter. Sharon, M[...]move back to the Gus Grimsrud farm SE of Antelope, but things didn't Sask. They have 2 dau[...]02 N. Washington, Plentywood, and We moved from the farm to Minton in August 1956. There Ar-[...]ted a job with GTA mand passed away in April 1968 from cancer. In 1982, I moved from Elevator in Raymond, and they spent from 1966 to 1971 there. Our Minton to Weyburn and liv[...]here he had bought land. He worked for Jim Jensen of Redstone on step-great-grandchildren.[...]his farm north of Minton until the fall of 1973, when their Canadian im-[...]d there until 1978, when they moved to the corner of CECELIA KATHERINE LACOSTE[...]1 in 9-21 -34 at Plentywood, MT. He was the first of 9 children. Cecelia was Plentywood. Al[...]grade 1O and Kerry graduated in 1981 from Gladmar Regional HS. wood, MT. She was the eleventh of 12 children. Darrell lived just a Brendan will graduate in 1984 and Clint is in grade 8 there now. Dean mile north of Regway, Canadian Customs. The 1st grade he spent at is at home and works at various jobs. He joined the Elks, is active as Crossen Private School, just east of Customs, and then he went to Ray- an[...]ious other jobs until he joined the US miles west of where they lived in Canada. After grade 8 he work[...]n- he received Airman and Student of the month awards. In March of tana to work for the Harry Huffman and Wankel farms, both of Ray- 1984 he transferred to Anch[...]oose Jaw, Sask. Clint ing the winter. In the fall of 1956 he was drafted into the Army and is in grade 8; an active ice skater, as well[...] |
| [...]dance. Music was by Lee Brothers from Minton, Sask., and George We have lived in a lot of communities, made a lot of friends who LaGrange played the vio[...]George mined coal at Grandrud mine north of Raymond where we William McBaine Syme and Ma[...]me were early lived. In April of 1935, we moved to the Mimnaugh farm, where we day[...]g still live. The first 7 years of farming we just broke even. Then in the highway 1[...]stead, with a midwife in atten- it is still pumping today. dance. A midwife, Cora Allen, delivered all of us children except one. The di[...]schools in District 21. I attended my first year of high school at Ursline Academy in Kenmare, ND. In[...]born 6-4-1897 at Sutherland, IA to In summer of 1933 I worked for George Hunter, caring for his i[...]they moved to Corral, MN. It was the year of 1909 when they moved[...]to the prairies of what is now Sheridan County. His father homesteaded[...]northwest of Raymond, MT and Harl attended elementary school a[...]Harl enjoyed books and learning and spent much of his time as a[...]-35, and Dorthy Ann, born 4-11 -37 . of Montana at Missoula where he studied Organic Chem[...]peeling large Olson on 3-2-57 . They had a family of 4: Ronnie, Marcia, Sandra, and containers of vegetables. Harl also worked as a handyman at a l[...]out of Missoula a couple of miles but that job didn't last long as the lady[...]Being the oldest girl in the family, I did a lot of babysitting as we had a new baby every 2 years. I had one sister who called me "Mom." We had none of the conveniences such as running water, electricity, etc. We made the best of it and that meant work. For entertainment we[...]rope. Mother would ask them all in for lunch of cake and sandwiches. She would bake a cake; if it[...]o it, so she would bake In spite of the hard work and long hours, Harl did well in sc[...]worked for some time with a man by the name of Kennedy to get his House parties were put on[...]a board. have much knowledge of drugs to be a druggist, so there were a lot of Schoolhouse dances were held to make[...] |
| [...]left there at a time which was to west of Raymond, MT. be the beginning of the depression, to work at a pharmacy in Spokane.[...]1960. business was very slow and he was laid off from his job. He heard They had 2 children: one girl, Pearl born 11-5-17. I graduated from about the chicken business in Seattle and went th[...]He Plentywood HS in 1935, and graduated from Billings College in 1937. I got employment on the[...]6 with the Army Engineers. I married James Gentry from Medicine In 1937, he went to Chicago to loo[...]Jim Jr. was born January 1943, graduated from Snohomish HS in too, but couldn't continue with i[...]65. He went to college 1 year in Everett, WA, and is now fleet After he retired, he moved to Prescott, AZ to live. In May of 1983, manager for an auto parts in Northwest. He is also baseball coach for Harl became ill and his b[...]ior high school boys. He married Mary Lou Roberts from Idaho Prescott to bring him back to Plentywood.[...]ent to Washington State University and University of At the time of this writing Harl, 86 years old, is living at the California. She is now a buyer for Associated Grocers of Seattle stores Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home. Ha[...]ably see him out tend the University of Washington in the fall, majoring in medicine. fo[...]k, twice Joann was born in 1968, and is a sophomore at Lake Washington HS. each day.[...]s born 11-24-02 in Manitoba, Canada, the youngest of 8 children of Hannah and Elijah Larter. Archie came with his family from Weyburn, Sask. to Montana in 1910. Their home was a combination of sod and frame house located 9 miles northwest of Ray- mond. Eventually, Archie left the homestead.[...]from Snohomish HS in 1946, and went 4 years to Everett[...]ntil moving to Vancouver, B. C. She will graduate from the University of Vancouver in 1984. She married Terry Hayward of Toron-[...]third son, Chuck, was born in 1950 and graduated from[...]Chas. and Alma had 1 boy born in 1923: Norman is now married born 10-20-29. They reside in Moosejaw, Saskatchewan, where Dwayne is Internal Auditor with the oosejaw Credit Union. T[...]Nova IRVIN LARTER Scotia. Kelly is Operations Manager, Canada Customs, Atlantic Regi[...]in the Raymond-Outlook area all of their lives (they are now deceased, Archie m[...]through the 8th grade, and graduated from Plentywood HS in 1941.[...]track, and enjoy watching all kinds of sporting events. From then on, I By Pearl Larter[...]ill live on the home place, January 1917, who was from Sask., Canada. She was born in South[...]to do some hunting and fishing. I have seen many of the Dakota in 1897. Chas. and Alma went to[...] |
| munity, from the use of horses for farming, to the small tractors, then[...]y used today. Also I've seen and watched some of the first drilling rigs drill for oil in the nearby area. Of the many close neighbors that once lived on the very small farms, they are now very few and far apart ... those that are here to- day.[...]74 and Jeffrey John born 5-7-77. They are members of[...]The youngest of 4 brothers, I was born 12-13-26 on the family[...]farm northwest of Raymond to John and Agnes Lindblom. The farm enjoyment over the years. Other members of my immediate family are[...]was the second homestead of my father's; the first being in Canada in my[...]road from our farm, and the teachers boarded with us. In 19[...]1945 from PHS.[...]bought the farm from my parents.[...]e. Joe was born in the Turtle Mountains of North Dakota in 1909. He, |
| [...]0 years being on teams with neighbors and friends from around the Outlook-Raymond area, and for the past[...]e Redstone Golf Club where Brad and I golf in one of the summer leagues. Rita has been active in[...]n the Democratic Party serving as state president of the Montana Democratic Women's Club in 1975. She was a member of the Montana delegation to the National Democratic[...]Insurance in 1957-58 and as a clerk in 2 sessions of the state legislature, 1969 and 1971. Rita retired in 1982 as manager of the Montana State Liquor Store in Plentywood afte[...]Completing our stay in Laredo the end of March 1970, we came to We are members of the Plentywood Lutheran Church, and have[...]We are members of the Sidney Lutheran Brethren Church, and active The family of John and Agnes Lindblom was increased to 3 boys[...]n the local Gideon organization. During the month of June when I put in my appearance on 4-19-24 at Ou[...]in both y father, John Lindblom, had come from Moliden, Sweden, at the Spanish and English, and other Christian literature. This was one age of 20, later homesteading in Montana. My mother, Agn[...]son for our settling in Sidney, so as to make use of our Spanish in was born in Underwood, near Fergus[...]settling on the farm homestead 8 miles northeast of Outlook, hope for all of us. where my bro her Chester and his wife, Rita,[...]Bill was born in Kimball, MN on 8-4-11 . He moved from Minnesota then attended junior high and high scho[...], MT, to Montana in the year of 1933. Here he worked on farms a while. graduating[...]own. She was born at Ray- During those years of growing up, I recall the severe dust storms[...]6-19-19 . She has been a housewife and worked at of the 1930s and how my parents stood 1irm and hung on through[...]years. I remember, too, those cold, cold winters of Bill, besides working on farm[...]h nership with Walter Crumb, north of Raymond for 6 years. He then school and I used to[...]lived and farmed on the Collins farm 1 mile north of Raymond for 5 before going off to school at our c[...]bought and moved into the hotel in Raymond for 6 from school in the afternoon I would start all over ag[...]6 children: Ronald born 7-22-39 . He ent to lege of Chiropractic at Davenport, IA, and after that som[...]sted in the Air Force when he at National College of Chiropractic at Chicago, IL. In the fall of 94 7 I was 17; he finished school there and got his high school diploma. He began the practice of chiropractic in Plentywood, and was active in served 2 terms in Vietnam. He retired from he Air Force after 20 various civic and church activities, being a member of the Plentywood years. He is presently working at an Air Base in Apple Valley,[...]re they make their home. He married Lucette cCall from Plenty- tywood. In 1956 I constructed the present[...]hildren: Slade, Bradly, Roxanne, Oeahn and across from the post office. y brother, Leonard, ho had been[...]arried Donna May 1962, my father died at 82 years of age. Benter from Crosby, ND. He owns and lives on a ranch just out of iles For some time I had fett a call to miss[...]Careen Fortner was born 6-1-44. She graduated from Plentywood Clinic operated by a missionary chirop[...]er I HS. She married Charles Fortner from Tennessee. He was serving in went to Bolivia, Sou[...]emphis, T and have made their home there. Charles is in was while I was in Bolivia that I met my futur[...]Kvamsdale, the hardware business; Careen is a nurse at the hospital. They have 3 of Swea City, IA, who was a missionary with the Worl[...]y. League, a Lutheran Mission, in the La Paz area of Bolivia. Eugene was[...]we went to the Job Corp. at the age of 17. He went to school there and got went t[...] |
| was crippled in a car accident so is unable to work. He is now living at some years. For many years[...]He married Mary Grade A dairy and of course, had to buy more cows and a complete Blevins from Spokane, WA. They make their home in Plentywood.[...]set up. Believe me, this was work and just the 2 of us to do it. They have 4 children: Linda, Ronnie,[...]ent to Beth was born 10-24-56. She graduated from Plentywood HS. She the hos~ital he[...]did, and had a real good sale. married Mike Olson from Medicine Lake, MT. They make their home in[...]over the pneumonia fine, but then with the money from Antelope, MT. Beth works at the hospital and Mike[...]the sale we again invested in a bunch of heifers. They came from tion. They have 2 children: Nikki and Austin.[...]Herman Looman (Bill's brother) came to Montana from Kimball, MN care. When these heifers[...]Four years and 1O months of driving from the farm to town and pneu-[...]SD, 10-21 -1 883 to tirement is in the future. 3-17-36. Blanche's parents: Fred B[...]Lawrence has many times told of the time he cleaned the chim- Valdie Budke, 9-5-1[...]years, he decided he should get all the soot out of the chimney. It as Lawrence and I both worke[...]ta en a tong us in a very simple ceremony, but it is one that has really held stick an[...]se. I screamed for him to stop, but Mike Flannery of Outlook. After a couple more moves we moved to ou[...]d.d not stop until the house and I as home north of Raymond, formerly owned by Oscar Mattson. Now thi[...]us. They do enjoy grandma's coo mg. Our youngest is[...]of Peterborough). He died in 1952 in Prince G orge,[...]a ay 4· 10-31 m Prince Georg of a tumor. T y ere unit d in mar-[...]riage on 8·12 ·1891. S1 of th tr 7 girls er born in Peterborough.[...]north of Raymond. In 921 the mov d bac to C nada 1th 2 of th On 3-24-42, a daughter, Barbara, was born.[...]as girls, Gladys and Olga. The t of th •daught r marr d m e states, born. Both girls graduated from Plentywood HS. Donna too up nursing[...]sob r. He as an artist and dr all inds of a ,mals consisting of ried 10-16-65. Barbara and Dave spent some time i[...]8-6-66, Kevin gent man and mad all inds of puzzl s hich hardly nyon could as born. They w[...]ta apart. He also invented the ms·de ofof the hgh bulb. Caroline as sick a lot, so the girls did most of tywood pulling the car behind the U-Haul. It had[...]mothers, cooks and house epers. ost of them ducated themselves welcome little girl.[...]d d a good job. Donna married Curtis Carlson from Argyle, 10-29-66. They Ve[...]some years Donna did nursing in innesota. Curtis is a farmer. Donald. Hazel[...] |
| [...]alliday in 1931. They had 1 son, Jerry. Four of the Madill girls are still living. Hazel and Lola[...]Orville was born near Plentywood 5-11 -13 the son of Ole and Lena He worked on farms in[...]Green , Romania. In the early especially on cars. From 1939-41 he worked for the Soo Line. He[...]d settled near Mariental, served in the Air Force from 1942-45 , being stationed in Colorado and Sask. She worked in homes and in cafes. Kansas. From 1947 to July 1975 he was employed by the Montana[...]miles southwest of Minton, Sask. They farmed and raised some cattle.[...]In March 1923 they moved to a farm northeast of Outlook, MT, a year old, she came o Dooley with h[...](1916) lives on a Cleo met Richard cCoy, son of Clarence "Col." and Ethel McCoy. farm north of Raymond, MT; Steve Melle (1918) lives at San Gabr[...]Anton died at the age of 59 and Clara died at the age of 34 from In 1967 Dick went to work in the oil field b[...]ed for the Ute Indian Tribes until 1981, and Dick is still in the oil field business. He is WALDO and FREDA MORSTAD employed by the D[...]birthdate is 8-3-21. Freda was born 1-23-26. Freda's brother,[...]both went to the University of ontana at Missoula for short periods.[...]o Roosevelt, and Nancy graduated from ontana State University in Bozeman. Holly UT. He works as a mud logger for Jamison Well Logging Co. and is not graduated from Washburn University, Topeka, KS. married.[...]Steven is an architect in Calgary, Alberta. His chil[...] |
| [...]OTTO and ESTHER NAGEL have a son, Nikolaos. She is the art director for a printing company.[...]or Montgomery County in environmental work. Holly is Comertown area the fall of 1926. He worked for Peter Bruvold that fall, married to Wayne Simonich, who is a chemical engineer. Their and[...]Van Pelt. children are Jessica and Jackson. Holly is a nurse at the Menninger I, Esth[...]ena Mathiason. We came to Montana in June Jensen, is assistant manager at Capital Savings Bank in Plen[...]born 10-16-09 and my brother, Maynard on Michael is a partner in Western Drilling.[...]4-12-11. We lived on a homestead 8½ miles east of Plentywood. Waldo was a founder of the Big Muddy Hereford Association, serv-[...]stock and ing as its chairman for many years. He is a past president of the Mon- machinery in 1920. We continued[...]In tana Hereford Association. He was the chairman of the board for the the meantime, Orvil[...]mers Union Oil Company in Plentywood for a number of died on 12-27-16 while we were back in Minnesota. Arold was born years. Waldo is a board member for the Montana Farmers Union[...]ey area early in the Mutual Insurance Company. He is a member of the Old Tractor Club and winter of 1921 and I stayed until June 1922 when I went to[...]The folks were then on a farm 5½ miles northeast of served as a Blue Bird leader.[...]Dooley and had bought 3 cows and a team of horses. Dad was working Waldo is farming and ranching on the farm where he was bor[...]in an old house that at the Montana National Bank of Plentywood, since 1971. B[...]Comertown. The summer of 1929, Otto worked with att Eaton of Willard was the fourth child of Sophus and Hannah Morstad. Arvid, Dooley[...]rd was born 11-21-23 and grew up on the homestead of his north of Raymond. Otto worked for John Lindblom that year[...]9. In 1960 Willard and Waldo bought the farm from their parents and Otto was employe[...]ves hunt- for George Severson southwest of avajo. In June 1943 e moved to ing and trap shoot[...]bac chester rifles and other guns. Jane graduated from Mankato HS in to Seversons. We mov[...]1953 and went one year to Swedish Hospital School of Nursing in Min• of a stroke on 9-12-52 and abet as illed in a car ac[...]Hazel married Elmer Brelje of Outloo and hey have 3 chi d en:[...]children. Timothy is in the Air Force and h·s i Vale s a choo •[...]Eva marri d Char es Fras·er of Plen cod and they iv ·n[...]Lyl has b n married t ic , but as no c ild n of is o n.[...]G ne marn d Cl o Johnson of Antelop . Th y liv in Albany, OR.[...]hey have 2 chi dr n: Rona d O an and anda Jo. He isof Columbia Falls, T 12-30-67 . They have 2 little g[...]22-83. They built a house on the farm in the fall of 1982. By Dorthy Olson ick is an operator of a ork-over r g for L Well Service.[...]aternity home Faith lives in inot, D wher she is a heat merchant for m Plenty[...]and one sister Jennifer married Eldon Burdick of Leonard, D ·n December of arilyn, ho liv d on a farm west of Raymond. 1981 . They live on a farm there and rai[...]than I and when she start d school, I Monica is a junior at Plentywood HS this year of 1984. would stand at[...] |
| September of 1942, at the age of 5 years, I started 1st grade at the 5-2[...]ded all 8 grades at Raymond School, graduating from 8th grade in 1950. The things I remember most[...]s. My dad played the banjo and violin for many of these dances. They were not only benefit dance[...]). I Memorial Hospital. He graduated from Plentywood HS 5-22-83 and is milked my first cow when I was 5 years old and[...]with the 4 children and doing bookkeeping the 2 of us took on the job of painting the barn and granary. It took us f[...]stom Builders in Plentywood. In September of 1950, I entered Plentywood HS and graduated[...]trailer house (8 ft. by 42 ft.) that was parked from there in ay 1954, at the age of 17. Bernadine Palutzke (Logan) on the lot which is the present location of the home we built in 1962. was my homeroom teach[...]ce for several months during my The first of 4 children born to Daryl and Dorthy Olson, I have 2 sisters, last year of high school, as I worked part-time at the Neville[...]there for almost 3 years and then in the spring of 1957, there was an Mrs. Elsie Hal[...]t the job. During Plentywood in the fall of 1964. Shortly after I entered 1st grade in my em[...]1965, I became ill with chicken pox and was out of school for about 10 months for Duane Tucker, who had purchased the bank from Bill Hass. days. A few weeks later I[...]entywood Lutheran quently, I was absent from school a great deal during the first 2 months Ch[...]ng me in the same grade with Marcia. We graduated from school there. Upon his graduation from 8th grade, Daryl left home to go Plentywo[...]ings. Germany, Daryl was discharged in the spring of 1955 and returned to During th[...]construction, when I was quite young. At the age of Lester and John Overby doing farm work until arch[...]rk, to help us get a start on the farm, until May of 1972, when my dad retired and e also leased the f[...]to do in the winter months. Upon the death of H. B. Braddock, December 1973, we purchased his farm from the estate in September 197 4. In 1979, we incorp[...]nd our children help out when we need them. Daryl is also Pumper of T.X.O. Production, a position that he has held si[...]working at the bank just 3 months after the birth of our first child, Ronald Dean, who was born[...] |
| [...]on my own, so I got McGowan were some of our visitors. Housing was hard to find. I went em[...]-79, underwent surgery for gall stones. is an employee of NW Bell Telephone. Children were all born in Seattle, In August of that year, I bought a trailer house and moved it[...]no children. farm (H. B. Braddock homestead) west of Raymond. After harvest was He live[...]ew home built in Hillsboro, OR. In November 1966, of 1980, I flew to Alaska with a friend, Kim Westphal, in hopes of get- Rudi passed away from a heart attack. I returned to my old Job at Boe-[...]he next 8 months. When the "oil miles from Seattle. I enjoy living in western Washington. It's home to boom" was on the decline here, in the spring of 1981 , I was laid off. I me. then went t[...]rville, IA. Emil and Martina moved to Ray- member of the local trap shoot club.[...]MT, where they started a farm. My one desire is to be a full-time farmer some day. At this time,[...]r son as born 10-18-54 . Upon my son's gradual on from high[...]and sister Lorraine pass d a ay 10-2-76. ar aret is hvin[...]a ay. On 6-1 0-32 I married Rudolph Olson from ilan, . We Jived on my dad's farm for 3 ye[...]and HELEN (SOMMER} RUGG old P.W.A. In the spring of 1936, we moved on Pete ordby's farm 4 David as the only son of I aac and o a A. gl s. H att nd d miles east of Raymond. We had managed to get a whippet car, 2[...]r the Soo, does some farming and has a small band of sh p. 1937. That was a terrible year for the farm[...]David njoys hunting, fi hmg and bas ball. H is a s aunch sup- 10-28-36 and son born 3-5-38 . tn the spring of 1941 the farm as porter of th Class C teams and att nds as many games as tim[...]Hel n Sommer came to Ra mond, T in ay of 1950 o hve 1th get work. y brother Elmer and fam[...]clared in Decemb r 1941 . That winter we had lots of com- get a better education[...] |
| [...]11-18-13, in Outlook, the daughter of James A. and Martha (Goltz) Only because her sist[...]died in Blaine able to get on the last train out of Eastern Germany. Helen remembers Co.[...]look Cemetery. They being lifted through a window of the train which was so crowded that[...]. Duane was born 5-8-35, in Plentywood, graduated from Plenty- sister were assigned to a family in Weste[...]re Helen re- wood HS in 1953, and from Northern Montana College in 1957. He mained for the duration of the war, but her sister went on to married Joanne Oakland of Great Falls on 6-3-54 in Plentywood, and Heidelbe[...]shall in 1980 at Harlem, and resides east of Harlem. They have 2 pay her fare to come to the U[...]-58 at Havre, and David would ride horseback from Dooley to Raymond, pasture his ma[...]-50 in Westby and lived in ated from Plentywood HS in 1954 and married Lyle Johanson of Dooley for a year before moving to Raymond.[...]Brian is living in Louisiana.[...]daho State University. He married Elnora Trumball of[...]ated from Plentywood HS in 1958 and received her teaching c[...]from orthern Montana College in 1960. She married Douglas Hjort of Delbert was born 11 -12-52 in Williston, ND[...]n 6-23-76 at Washington, DC. Following graduation from high school, she worked at the Sheridan Cafe, spe[...]one of 8 children born to Menerson and Anna Smith. At the age of 2, Terry, born on his parent's anniversary,[...]own, T to live with his sister, Mary (Mrs. Onstad of Wes by. They have 2 children, Lindsay and Travis,[...]en went to work on September 28, wi h only 3 days of training as her predecessor was most anxious to leave. Helen's appointment as postmaster of Raymond, T became official 11 -14-56, a position[...]ld for 27 years. As for her first impression of the area, Helen says, " After awhile I got used t[...]Jack met his wife, Adelia Dee Laverdure, daughter of Pierre (Duesterman) Schnittgen about 1912 when they homesteaded north of "Pete" and Eliza Laverdur[...] |
| [...]handi?apped at American Fork Training School and is bara (Mrs. Louis Dietrich).[...]roduce sup- m elementary education from Northern Montana College and was a plied by the[...]he worked for the Master Teacher of the culturally deprived. She married John Baker of W.P.A. and Fort Peck Dam project. In 1941 Jack[...]She had no children. tion was transferred there from Dooley. In 19 57, the section was[...]ntin~es to live at the family home in Plentywood, is un- mo~ed ag~in to Outlook. He continued to live[...]- married and works m town. The farm is still owned by the family. lowing sprrng, when h[...]AD Adelia married Frank Brady in November of 1963. He worked in[...]the Outlook Hospital. passed away 9-29-74. Frank is retired and lives in Hardin, MT.[...]I lived on a farm north of Raymond with my parents, Carl and An-[...]ar~ and Alfred Stadstad were featured on page 881 of WWI. My mother also lived[...]kery's, homestead. steaded west of Reserve. They lived for 54 years in the Raymond a[...]chool in Plentywood. Peterson were on page 220 of the original book, living near Dooley.[...]the dirty thirties but was too young to remember how Clara and Alfred had 3 children: Curtis A[...]d they were. Jess Adams farm 9 miles northeast of Raymond; Joyce Helen, born[...]the Army during the Korean Conflict. I spent most of my 3-22-25 on the Harve Nichols farm 4 miles north of Raymond; Wallace Army days in a sm[...]areas for 35 years my discharge from the Army, I returned home and started farming with the exception of the time spent at Missoula in college. He has[...]ll be able to retire in October 1985 ith 30 years of ser- school at Medicine Lake and at the Marsh school 7 miles north of Plen- vice. We moved back to the far[...]d have lived there ever since. with a territory of 5 counties. He sold the business in 1958, returni[...]a BA degree in speech and a MA is the youngest of 7 children and as raised on a farm. She attended degree in speech communication. He was a member of Phi Kappa Phi country schools a[...]Montana. leadership and human behavior from U.S. International University at[...]ine School in Denver, CO. She marri d orman L son of at Rosholt, SD. They had 5 children: Ronald Cur[...]n Crag born 5- 6-55. St ve attended aJI of his school engineer. Ann is a licensed practical nurse; is married to Oelb rt S an- years n Plent[...]-81 . 4-1-79 . They live in Enumclaw, WA. Darnel is not married and hves in Linda as born 10-28-58 th dau ht r of J an and nry i ntjes. Seattle.[...]leaving Plentywood and recently as named Employee of th Y ar at a Bill illiam Carl) born 1-9-57. Bill at ded I of · school Renton Hospital. Ruth married Thorvald[...]d years in Pl n ood and 1 year of coll at Havre, T. 81II h d ·n ~lorence Roberts from Vernal, UT. She has 4 children: argar t Col-[...]on born 1-26-58. Randy also attend d all of his Shannon Faherty; and Aubrie, onica, Betsy and[...]Pl nt ood. tn graduate school, for the University of ontana, on year on a[...]resently works in Staff Development for the state of Utah, teaching coll e MAVIS MARIE STADSTAD classes to state employees. Florence is an administrator of vocational y fath r was[...] |
| [...]closure of that office in December 1980, I transferred to Bi[...]23), deceased, Mavis retired from Mountain Bell 12-31-83, with 32 years of service. (1924), Delmar (1927), Margaret (Mrs. Ja[...]I have 1 daughter Mrs. Richard (Brenda) Kerstein of Billings, born Front row: Mavis, Delm[...]School. The last year (1937-38) there of Miles City (born in Culbertson 5-30-53) and Mrs. Chester (Terrie) were only 6 of us in school (Easton and Forrest Vold, Irvin Lart[...]orn 2-18-55) at Plentywood; 1 grandchild Coy Rice of Billings myself, Delmar and Margaret). I was alon[...]nd 4 step-grandchildren, Rocky and Roxanne Kallem of Kalispell and grade when we went to Raymond. I we[...]ntywood, Briana and Alyssa Kerstein of Billings. Delmar and Margaret finished grade scho[...]. I graduated We are members of the Moose Lodge in Billings. I am a member of from high school in 1942, graduated from St. Joseph's School of Nurs- the Telephone Pioneers and Alta[...]House) in the old townsite of Plentywood, MT, but grew up on the fami- MARVIN a[...]ly farm (Schnittgen place). He is the son of Mary Ann McGreevey Syme My parents were Esm[...]is life. He started to 10-8-23. They farmed north of Outlook. Shortly before I was born they[...]where he farmed until his death of the Plentywood HS band where he learned to play the drums. He pur- 4-17-62. Esmer is at the nursing home in Plentywood. chased himself a set of drums, which he still has and uses. Through[...]. His first start Trewyn was born at the farm eas of Raymond, 1-3-34 . Due to severe began with the "Melody Four" which consisted of his brothers Don, weather conditions they were un[...]ady (Mrs. Ole first consis1ed of Helen and Ario Sampsen and Leo Donaldson. Then[...]ttended grade school at Raymond. My first 2 years of high Being his dad was confi[...]lls. While there I enjoyed each of the brothers became responsible for the farming a[...]all and softball for the St. Thomas team. The end of once in awhile at the Block Plant (which[...]nd ed on road construction; winters of 1956 and 195 7 he worked at finances being scarce[...]On 6-14-59 he married Joanna Angela Panagabko of Norquay, 5-16-49. Emily Sullivan was the Chief Op[...]rried Marvin (Buzz) Strand (born 4-4-32), the son of Vera and quay. She graduated in 1954 and attended Yorkton Business College Claus Strand of Reserve, 11 -8-62 at Post Falls, ID. Due to his b[...]loyed at the Sheppard· ing job and the combining of our 3 daughters from previous marriages, Adamson Travel Agency in Yorkton, Sask. we moved to Culbertson in the spring of 1963. I continued with Moun- A[...]here until transferring to Wolf Point in the fall of 1963 and on the farm and worked part•t[...]in that office until school was out in the spring of 1964. We Calvin took over the[...] |
| [...]es In 1949, we bought 160 acres from Lars Matson, where we now of alfalfa hay. The water is taken out of what is known as the "Syme live north of Raymond. In 1954 we bought land from Otto Stadig, north Slough." This irrjgation system is the only one in the Raymond area. of Dooley. During this time I played in a dance band[...]ing Camp at Lake Tahoe. After camp he toured some of California. After graduation Ila[...]ew and went south combin- northeast of Outlook. My parents were August and Anatta Westph[...]ed 10-24-82. I was the fourth child in our family of 6 children. Prairie Pipeline as a backhoe operato[...]ugene, Jack, and Luella Olson Sorlie. Luella died from pneumonia is still employed with the company and presently res[...]8th grade and gradu- Calvin has lived most of his life on the family farm. He served on ated from Plentywood HS in 1940. I orked for my board and room for the Raymond Park Board, did a lot of work on the Raymond Ball Dia- Leo and Grace Donaldson and too care of their baby, orman Leo. mond, is a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Joanna is a When we were married and moved to Raymond, e hved in the base· member of the St. Raymond's Guild and St. Joseph's Catholic[...]Paul Syme was born 3-19-23 about 1½ miles north of Ray- ing hay and grain. I or ed at th[...]mond, which was known as the Kelly place, which is now Merlin then went to ork at[...]Paulsons. I was the seventh child in our family of 11 children. y work anymore and can enjoy my garden, flo ers and grandchildr n of parents were William and Mary Ann Syme. I went t[...]at which we have 5, ho are elfy Adams of Thou d Oa s, C , Da n the Corkery School and the rest of my years in Plentywood. We farmed Adams Keith, of Sidney, Jesse Adams of Plen ood a d aula and with horses and my mother[...]orses on a binder making Jason Fran e of llhston, 0. A si th grandchild, Tommy Busb , as[...]ldings. I was Being the oldest of this Sym family, I ill start 1th m par nts, empl[...]5-80. I as born at th cCoy Ranch 4 mil s north st of Pl n- orked for Frank Melle. Our daughter, Sha[...]5-29-43. That fall I worked in a coal mine north of Raymond and in the Vera Fleming rdis Cl[...]-22-44 at Dad sold his homestead north of Ra mood to O car attson to pay for Fort Douglas,[...]CA and my a steam thrashing machine. From that tim on, Dad just rent d farms paratroop training at Fort Benning, GA. I left for the Philippines from m the ne t fe years. In about 1920, he d[...]erve with the Occupation Troops at Sendai. We ent from town to chased the farm Calvin no o ns. I left home the spnng of 1932 to town collecting rifles, swords and ammuni[...]by train, guarding the Koreans. I was discharged from the and board. I or ed there 1 year[...]Sheridan County, so I ent to the state of Washington for the harvest. years and I was employed by the Reserve Soil Conservation Dist. as From there I went to Wyola, MT for haying, then[...] |
| [...]NETH ODELLE and MARLENE SYME bought a Chev. truck from Peterson Co. and started hauling coal. The fall of 1936, my brother, Kenneth and I went to work for[...]I was born in Plentywood on 5-8-38 to the parents of Kenneth and Assoc. in the gold fields in Nevada.[...]yme. I had 1 sister, Ardelle (Mrs. Ray Brenteson) of Coalridge, claims. We returned from Nevada, 2-2-37. This was a very rough[...]d in the present Mrs. Brown house on the east end of Glen- winter.[...]wood Ave. This house was moved to Plentywood from the yard here[...]The family followed in March of 1942. We lived in a little trailer house I[...]We moved back to Raymond in the spring of 1943 to the[...]Dad went to work in the coal mine with Don north of Raymond. In the spring of 1944 we moved to a farm northwest of Ray-[...]now. I had the job of hauling water from the railroad well to school. I[...]hildren: Daryle 11 -1-36, farms and ranches north of Plentywood, 17 After graduating[...]4 classmates, miles; Adrienne J. Gibson 5-26-39, is a realtor in Billings; Gregory Dennis[...]Stageberg for 6 months of training in the army reserve. After com- Gu[...]I went to Great Falls and worked for ship south of Westby, MT on the Dakota side. She was the fifth of a Anaconda Copper Mines. In the spring I came home and did conserva- family of 8. She was raised in Elkhorn Township, ND northeast of tion work with Dad. I went to Minneapolis in January of 1958 to attend Westby and attended rural schools[...]hat area during her younger years and in the fall of 1935, ing. When I finished school I w[...]n· happened along and stopped to help them. That is how we met, and teresting and I got to travel at reduced fares. This was too good to last from that moment, I knew she was the one I was seeking[...]ies plus pain ing pie ures, etc. She was a member of the Oslo Lutheran and tropical fish. Church northeast of Westby, and before her death she became a I married Louisa Eddy of Brave, PA, then working in Minneapolis in member of the Plentywood Lutheran Church. She was also a charter September of 1960. We had 2 children, Lisa, born 5-18-61 and K[...]to make it born on 2-20-63. what It is today.[...]I transferred to Indianapolis with ASC in June of 1963 for a year. In 1937, I worked as a hea[...]tough on me and I did not care for the struction of the Plentywood-Scobey Highway until 1941 . I had[...]ly different than working in Minneapolis. In July of moving business, but because of the Army draft, i was hard to keep a 1[...]That winter I helped Dad finish the inside of the new home they built on sold out and went to w[...]xico and the Evenson place north of Raymond. Texas for the US Defense Dept. In 1947,[...]m in Pangman Sask. in 1965 and farmed there until of Dooley, T and over the years, accumulated 2560 ac[...]my farm out and we bought the Comertown Elevator from Peavey Co., and bought grain started[...]ed there for 1O years and died 3-5-80, at the age of 86. She was buried from Saint Joseph's Catholic Church and is in the Plenty- wood Cemetery beside my father.[...]A.S.C. Office, S.C.S. Committee, and was director of the Security State Bank for a number of years. I also belong to the Elks Lodge in[...] |
| Lisa graduated from high school in Outlook in 1980. She is work- I lived in apartments in P[...]Plentywood and doing oil painting and taking care of house from the farm moved to Plentywood where I still live.[...]ere married in Belgrade, MT by Kent graduated from high school in Plentywood in 1981 . He is our past minister, Herb Knutson.[...]rials and making decisions for our new home which is being built. On 2-22-84 I married Marlene Scheltgen of Scout Lake, Sask. Marlene is working for the Canadian Customs at Regway.[...]me was born in Williston, ND on 11-25-50, the son of Tim KENNETH and VELMA SYME and Lavonne Syme of Raymond. Terry's pioneer grandparents were I[...]on 9-28-15 at Bill and Mary Ann Syme of Raymond and Oliver and Lydia Lee of Fortuna, ND. My parents came to North Dakota from North Manchester, Antelope. IN and p[...]ly was Terry was the first of 3 children. Rick was born in Culbertson T made up of 1O children: Christine (dee.), Bernice (dee.), Bl[...]is family traveled with his father as he was part of sisters Dorothy and Glee were born. The home plac[...]build the interstate highway through eastern east of Fortuna is still owned by my stepmother, now Mrs. Mike[...]wn the one-horse cart we drove and Ted Williamson of accomplished snow skier. He too Eme[...]t to the Sheridan County Museum. After graduation from Terry purchased some real estat[...]Indiana and spent the winter Tom Cook of Bozeman. In the spring of 1977, Terry began construction with my oldest bro[...]Hair on a log home there with logs he cut from the Hyalite Canyon near Dressing Academy at Fargo[...]rked at Leona Crosby's Beauty Shop. In the summer of with his father in the summers[...]by Rev. Orville Schmidt. Ken was the third child of illiam a rn an[...]ase. We lived there for 2 years and in the spring of 1944 T rry a[...]m the Trent on and mond from ave m d their Beulah[...]Evenson place. In 1965 1977. Chris is also an a o ' Clu[...]sings fr qu ntly around t e is also a publi d free I nee Ill and passed a ay in[...]rit r and song riter. 11 -12-77. Some of Ken's other interests ere serving on the rural fi[...]I (Tim) a born 5-19-27 on th farm 2 mil s north of Raymond, farm program and Oswego loading unit. T, th fourth son of William and Mary Ann Sym . I gr w up there[...] |
| [...]es in Chaska, MN with her husband, Eric Peterson (from Helena, 8th grades were completed in the Raymond[...]gineer at Honeywell in Minneapolis. 100 ft. west of our present home. I attended Plentywood HS for 11[...]n. years. At this time I stayed home taking care of cattle and helping my mother run the farm. Dad was confined to a wheelchair from a coal MR. AND MRS. HANS THOMSE[...]and other relatives moved to Kenmare, ND in 1905 from[...]They each filed on a homestead 13 miles southwest of[...]natives of Denmark. I was born 3-4-09. In the summer of 1910, the 2[...]eft on their mission. They took neighboring plots of land 7 miles northeast of Plentywood. It was compulsory by law to build a "[...]the train to Culbertson and stagecoach from there to Plentywood. They[...]ce away. On 12-17-49 I married Lavonne Lee of Antelope, MT. We lived on In[...]'s 4-27-55 . I continued to farm until the fall of 1957 when I began to eyes. Dad woul[...]Wolfpoint, Livingston, Circle and Wibaux. Most of my employment was farm was rented[...]farm Point. In 1936 he built the Port of Entry building at the Canadian line this land fo[...]Holje. I also worked for Clair north of Raymond and a store for Olaf Nordby in Raymond. Mabel grad- Johnson in the earlier part of my marriage at the Raymond Hardware uated from high school in 1939. That fall the family moved t[...]raying. spite of being blind all her life. She died April 1961 at the age of 46 and Music played a big role in our life from singing while milking cows Dad died in April 1963. Elmer married Gladyce Nelson of Westby to playing string instruments. Later I beg[...]en Wayne and Jo Ann live and work in Seattle lot of my free time from 1950 to 1957 was spent with the "Melody[...]ix grandchildren and a great-grandchild. The farm is rented and Four," a 4-piece dance band. Eight people were involved from time to they live in Plentywood. Mabel married William Potter of Redstone ime. They were Benny Lee, Bob Durbin,[...]son, 6-30-42. They have 2 sons: Bob is married and lives in Serena, MD, Don, Calvin, and[...]Columbia Falls, MT in the summers. being a member of the Raymond School Board, Fair Board, ASCS Com- mittee, Rural Fire Dept. , Raymond Park Board and building of an FO MABEL R. TOOKE grain facility in Oswego that houses 250 000 bushels and is capable of abet was born 8-22-1887 to W[...]in Mauston, WI. As of this writing she is the only surviving family Working in the sh[...], cable tool well drilling rig seems to take care of any idle time. Bernard, and Le[...]ty 4-2-09 where she and stead 7½ miles northeast of Antelope on 12-28-25. I was the oldest other family members had homesteads north of Outlook. Her marriage daughter of Lydia and Oliver Lee. I attended grade school at[...]( -19-13) presently of Saratoga, CA; Mildred Wilhelmi (3-24-14) of I was my dad's right helper as there were n[...]ed. deceased; and William (9-2-25) of Big Timber, MT. In the winter months throughout t[...]we now take for granted. Like so many of the homesteaders, land was years after we were ma[...]Plentywood moved to Raymond and from there to Plentywood in 1937. She fol- area and ra[...]e lowed the westward migration of so many people during WWII and set-[...] |
| [...]46. My dad was the son of Mike and Anna Fink, having lived in[...]H, later moving to Kenmare, ND, then to the state of STANLEY J. TOOKE[...]previously to moving to Raymond. ~tanley is the oldest of 5 children. A sister Mildred Wilhelmi (3-24-14)[...]-29), and a brother William A. (9-2-25) presently of Krogstad), Isabelle Wilson, Gladys[...]Ston_er, o_utlook, is their mother). I recall one day Miss Cybulski brought Stan graduated from Outlook High in 1 933 where he excelled in a child with her to school that none of us knew. When it came time for athletics. He enr[...]dded to his education by forgot! This is my sister, Theresa!" Then I knew she hadn't meant me! attending the University of Washington, Pepperdine, and Montana Theresa is now Mrs. Robert Jensen, Reserve. State University where he received his Master of Education degree in I graduated from Outlook High in 1955, and went to airline school[...]a teacher, coach, and in Omaha. From there I was sent as a secretary to Washington, DC[...]shington, Oregon and division of the Navy Department. It was in DC that Duane and[...]in the Stan married Harriet Lynn Stallwood from Livingston, MT, also a late summer of that year. teacher having received her education at the University of Minnesota, Duane was born in J[...]old his family moved to Ar an- born 3-12-42 and is a career officer with the U.S. Army. Mike served sas, because of their dad's health. Duane and his brother did not Ii e in Vietnam as Commander of an Infantry Company and is now at West leaving Wisconsin, s[...]only about a month in Arkansas, Point in charge of cadet activities. He is married to Francine Ray and and retur[...]igning for where he received his B.S. degree. He is a graduate of Plumas National him. Through the service, of 4 years of active duty and 4 years inac- Fire Fighter group[...]e as sta ioned at James H. was born 10-6-46 . He is a graduate of San Jose State Maryland and be[...]and move to Plen ood, Duane or d Naval Reserves from 1964-68 and on the USS Ranger during the Viet-[...]de in An- Syme, Ambrose Wal o s , of Boundary Construction, and a he Red chorage, AK w[...]s. John E. was the fourth son, born 4-16-50 , and is a graduate of for 21 years. the Coast Guard Academy S[...]2 children , Curtis John Lil' John born 6-6-69. e is an Guard 1970-7 4. John is presently with the Rolm Corp. in telecom-[...]y, Santa Clara, CA. Robert B., born is in trac . Our daughter, Dorothy La Rae, born 12-1 -70 is in th 7 h 2-21 -53 , is a graduate of Chico State University with a B.A. in 1976.[...]League last summer under h di ection of Paulson. T a 's Samuel, age[...]Women's Lib! the youngest, was born 1-12-55 and is a graduate of DeAnza Jr. Col- We operated "Terry's Dnv In' from 973 -78, no lege, Cuperti[...]r Alexa, age 3, reside in San Jose, CA where Jeff is a gourmet chef.[...]Daniel Jos p Vert as born ·3-5 in I n ood, T. is h to college. He also remembers the rodeos, barn dances, and the great on of Clara ( rs. elvin) Tan , of Outloo T, and Em st Vert , or- people of the area to whom he attributes his survival. Thre[...]rigs ·n he Outloo area. fter graduation from Out oo HS m 1973, e retired no but works at keepi[...]din Billings for a f I was the second child of John and Esmer Fink. I as born on a[...]January night on the farmstead about 1 mile east of Ray- sen Construction during the inter month , and in th spring of 1 976 mond, the present farm site of Gerald and Donna Kohler; born in the he began ork at the lac I Farmers Union 011 Co., her he is present- house that Danny and Valerie Vert moved from the ohler place and ly employed. now live in east of Raymond. With no doctor, rs. 01 athiason[...]6 -11 -76 , Dan marri d Valerie Johnson, daughter of elvin and Esther Nagel's mother, was on hand to s[...]the world. Dorothy Johnson of Raymond, T. Valerie as born in Plent ood on other was a daughter of Frederick and Gertrude Roderick , having 2-26-58. She has 1 brother and 2 sisters. come from Sherburn, MN in 191 Oto live at Outlook. H[...] |
| [...]was employed until the end 5-16-82. of 1977.[...]Plentywood. I taught Sunday School from 1958-67. We are both in-[...]volved in the Raymond Park Dev. I was secretary from 1956-66, then[...]Precinct-4 Committeeman and woman from 1958-66 . Bob was Presi·[...]dent of the Raymond-Outlook Farmer's Union from 1963-65; I was Secretary from 1963-65. Chet Lindblom, Enid Paulson and I taught[...]8, Jeana Lyn Vert was born. Dan and Valerie moved from wouldn't have wanted to have lived[...]I was born 5-16-48 in Plentywood, MT, the son of Robert and 5-24-83. Wanda Wankel of Raymond, MT.[...]high school. During my high school career from 1964 to 1966, I ROBERT and WANDA WANKEL[...]6-29-25 on the farm near Dooley, MT, the youngest of station. 6 children born to Arthur and[...]29 Sheridan Day- I graduated from Montana State University in 1972, with a degree break). I attended the Wankel School, just west of the farm. I grad· in Agri Business. uated from the Plentywood HS in 1943, and attended Montana S[...]ime. In 1947, I married Wanda Glenn Harris. Wanda is the daughter of Daniel Glenn Harris and abel Scriven Harris, born[...]n 3-26-29. We all lived on a ranch 44 miles south of Miles City, MT. Because of hard times the ranch was sold and we moved into Miles City, MT the sum- mer of 1935. Our mother died in ovember 1935. Bonne and[...]o Gap, SD with our mo her's family. In the summer of 1937 Bonne and I moved to Conrad, T to live ith o[...]Mark Wankel . is no the Oirec or of Public Welfare for Richland County, living in Sidney, T. Glenn Harris lived ith Bob and I from 1971 -74. He died in I am present[...]Sask. , Canada. stayed ith he Emric s. graduating from he Conrad HS in 1944, and graduated from the Columbus Hospital School of ursing, Great Falls, MIKE and SANDRA[...]a blind date with ike Wankel, son of Robert and Wanda Wankel was born on Jack Westphal[...]. I specialized at the Sheridan Memorial Hospital from 1965-67 . Diane. Diane married Alan Chandler of Plentywood. They have 4[...]ike took his first 7 years of schooling at the grade school in Ray-[...]mond. He graduated from Plentywood HS in 1969, and attended Mon-[...] |
| In 1977, Mike married Sandra McLeod, daughter of Cecil and Nor- Tacoma, WA. My brother, Howard, passed away in Sacramento, CA ma McLeod of Radville, Sask. We have 2 children: Meghan McLeod, May 1963 at the age of 43. I graduated from Dooley in 1935, Ho ard born 3-23-80 and Mallory Charlotte born 6-1-83. from Plentywood. Vera attended Plentywood and graduated from Cut- We built a new home in the spring of 1981, on the farm in Ray- bank. M[...]ere 2 years and farmed at Frazer are both members of the First Congregational Church in Plentywood.[...]we moved back to the home farm 9 miles northeast of[...]the combine, Bob hauling grain. errill had a pail of 12-6-15, to Arthur and Mabel Wankel. Mother and[...]came to work for Mother, combine from the tractor over a period of 11 years and 6000 miles. caring for the twins a[...]romance led to mar- We are members of the First Congregational Church in Plenty• riage. Art and Emma moved to a farm north of Dooley. wood. We have[...]d I started 1st grade at the Reed School, 3 miles from Plentywood, and their story is in the book. James Arthur, 12-27-46, home. The[...]to school in Raymond through 8th grade, graduated from Plen . we rode to school with her in a one-hors[...]ea Falls, ith daugh- so we had to walk the rest of the way leading the horse. We went to[...]Later a school was moved to uated from Plentywood, attended college m Bozeman. Tom and a[...]married 7-24-76, at a small country church north of the Katie and Bob, all finished the 8th grade here, but our older sister, ranch, which is 45 miles southeast of Jordan and 20 miles nort of Wynona, went to Reed School, graduated from Plentywood, and Rock Springs[...]in the Western Manor, Billings. Muriel graduated from Dooley and Cleone was a leader. Jim an[...], Pen in Hamilton in the summer. Joyce graduated from Dooley, married Dr. wood, T, son of Joe and Ruth (Holland) Wilson. I gre up on he rami- Edgar Fortner and lives in Oroville, CA. Katie is married to Barr Zeidler fy farm with 1 sister, Valene rs. Donald L. Ben on). and Bob is married to Wanda Harris-their stories are in the[...]n School. We drove o Ra mond fo our irs graduated from Dooley in 1934, went to work at Fort Peck and on[...]he bus rou e as started hie O a The summer of 1934, Lloyd Adams and I batched over on Ray- Hatvick drove , I en Joyed FF , of hich I no belong o e alumnus, mond Highway while[...]o 195 a Plen ood horses on a scraper. Winter of 1935-36 Ervin Nelson was buying grain[...]1958 I started o n team of horses and pulled his car on the Soo Line AR as far as Blair, and elv n .[...]Munson was born in Dooley, 9-27-17, the daughter of Lee and Mattie unson. My sister, Vera, mar[...] |
| [...]63, I married Edith Marsh in Plentywood, daughter of the late Joseph A. (1-16-71) and Florence M. (F[...]second child, Ruby, in 2 months. The young- est of 12 children, see Sheridan Daybreak Pg. 658, she grew up on the farm east of Plentywood until starting school in Plentywood in[...]'t get to the farm for several weekends because of the snow, and if they did it was because they[...]Ruth, Joe, Valerie and Duane. walked part of the way. Her first job was babysitting. Th[...]I married Ruth Holland, daughter of Harry and Augusta Holland on the summer after th[...], Mr. and Mrs. Ed Peterson, under the supervision of Letty Ruth was born in[...]lived in Raymond where the Tim Syme home is now located. In 1927, of the first employees at the Plains Motel for manag[...]they moved to a farm 9 miles northeast of Raymond. Ruth attended Marsh. She began working[...]ator and continued working there after graduation from Plenty- At the time we p[...]o Denver, CO where she at- team of horses for $200, and we rented a farm from Carl Hovedy, the tended the Barnes School of Commerce with Elotie Roesch Stevens Hank Hill homestead, 7 miles north of Raymond, which we later and graduated with a deg[...]After our marriage, Harry Holland told me a group of friends Secretarial Training. While attending co[...]Olaf Nordby to buy a couple bottles of gin. State Unemployment Office there. She return[...]e binder, holding a kid on her lap Members of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Edith belongs to th[...]other rode with me on the tractor. Altar Society of which she has been Treasurer. She presently is In 1970, I was seeding wheat on Dutch's place and as I went to re· sec.-treas. of St. Theresa's Guild of which she was an original member, l[...]g 10-11-65. She belongs to Raymond Homemakers and is tor cab and it came op[...]3 children: Darcy Ann, born 2-2-65, who graduated from away, then dropped down under the disk. Both disk and drill ran over PHS in 1983 and is presently attending Minot State College with Mid-[...]nce I had just filled the drill, there was plenty of weight. I just Management as her major; Kevin Jos[...]so wonderful. They came and helped with the rest of the farm work un- in Crystal Lake, MN, with the D[...]Ruth is a volunteer worker at the Thrift Center and is a member of Ray- JOE and RUTH WILSON[...], and helped Mother care for and support the rest of the fami- Valerie married Don[...]Minot, NO. The rest of the family is in Plentywood. I attended the Gibson School[...]ng, using horses to My mother is living in the Montana Pioneer Manor in Plentywood[...]That fall Terry and I were breaking a young team of colts to use for spring's wor'k and tried them out by LENA WILSON hauling a wagon load of coal for Mom. Well, they were doing great[...] |
| [...]ame MN, Tillie and Coon Wilson moved from Rosholt to Outlook, MT. (Our to the states with h[...]look and later settled in the Raymond moved there from Tennessee. Community; first 1/2 mile north of Jim Larter's place and then rented Lena and[...]the Stadstad place just south over the hill from the Customs. During They had 4 sons, Joe, Irvin "[...]r. She then homesteaded on 40 acres 2 miles south of the border. In 1936 she moved to the Axel M[...]e was destroyed by fire. She later, with the help of Jim Syme and Irvin, moved a house in from the Dagmar area on the same location. Lena[...]Elizabeth was born 6-7-02 and married Herb Blair of[...]Mines, north of Raymond along ith his bro her Sam. In 1930, Lye l[...]r Wyola, T here he or ed tor a large ca le ranch. From there h[...]Portland, OR here he passed away m Septemb r of 1982. L had Roma , Thelma , Lewis, Joe,[...]o Ellensburg, y tired farmers and Lewis is a meat cutter at Piggly Wiggly. Terrance is farmed at 1ttitas and passed a ay in Ap[...]n o Doo tired nurse, lives in Rupert, ID and Roma is presently living in Fair- later to Ellen[...]MIKE and KARE WOLLA town of Rosholt, which was built later. Our mother as born on I ( 1 e) am the young st son of Ru and ella (Cor ery) ollan. I 8-14-1877 at Kilrea, Londonderry Cty., Ireland. She came from Ireland as born 12-17· 2 m Portland,[...]s left the homestead m South Da ota in the spring of I gradual d from Plen ood HS in 1960. I attend d coll g in 1912 an[...]ranching. athilda's sisters, Kate and Dick Hass of Outlook and Mag and Dave I marri[...]n 1979. I pres ntly live in Raymond and run Hardy of Midale, Sask., Canada, who had moved there from Wheaton , the grain elevator[...] |
| I (Karen) am the oldest of 4 children born to Orvill and Josie PIONEERS OMITTED IN SHERIDAN DAYBREAK I (Jensen) Nash of Redstone. I was born 11-24-45. My sister Linda wa[...]was born 1-5-54 and my brother of Raymond. Steve was born 10-4-56.[...]Wm. Mimnaugh moved from Connecticut to Broomhead, Sask., I graduated from Plentywood HS in 1963. I graduated from Canada. He homesteaded in Can[...]ed Garner and years ago. I am currently secretary of the local Mental Health Associa- they had 1 son, Bill. She then married Poland. They lived south of Ray- tion.[...]Melvin Grandrud homesteaded northeast of the Hans Nelson farm. BORDER BELLES HOMEMAKERS CL[...]They lived at the Grandrud coal mine north of Raymond in 1928. Ken- The Border Belles Hom[...], MT. ent. Meetings are held on the second Friday of the month at 1:30 in the Jens Jenson ran a butcher shop of his own in Raymond, MT in the afternoon. Our offi[...]early days. He had a homestead south of the bridge west of Raymond. President, Marcy Hjort; and Secretary-Tr[...]Fred Reilein, a bachelor, came from a large family near Hutchin- Border Belles came about to fulfill a need of the local women to meet son, MN in 1916 and farmed east of the Collins School. His sister was and get to kno[...]he is buried in the Winthrop Cemetery.[...]PORT OF ENTRY, RAYMOND, MONTANA[...]The US Customs Port of Entry (POE) located 8 miles north of Ray- mond is the only such Port in Sheridan County. There are[...]along Montana's 550-mile northern border. Only 2 of these,[...]POE Raymond is currently staffed by 7 full-time Customs Officers[...]e broker does not deal in investments· rather he is a The POE serves as a mainline of transportation between the cities self-employed i[...]rs service o importers and exporters. of Regina, Saskatoon, and Prince Albert, Sask. and e[...]hbound traffic through the POE averages in excess of ing the entry and admissibility of merchandise, i s classification and 2[...]OE has collected as much as valuation, the paymen of duties, axes or charges assessed or col-[...]d entry to as many as 350 or drawback thereof. He is licensed by the US government and is I S excludable aliens. In addition to protecting the revenue of the US bound by its regulations.[...]and enforcing the laws and regulations of various federal agencies, The first Customs[...]ins, who earned his license in 1952. For a number of years he com- weather station, and[...]building was constructed. July of 1937. In 1958 the front office area as added and[...]. An independent broker, Shirley serves the ports of were installed in 1982. Three houses[...]personnel. Prior to he construc- cluded Ken Hagan of Redstone, Joseph Ruby of Plentywood and Jeff tion of the houses, the Port building contained 2 apartments. McCall of Plentywood. From 1931 to 1937 the Port was located in the town of Raymond.[...] |
| [...]ficers who maintained an portant part of the games. For a few years the 4-H and their lead[...]Prior to 1931, the POE was located in the town of Dooley. Softball team, church gr[...]9-7 -23. The Equity Elevator and mothers of the 2 teams ran the concession stand. For a few years, and Merchantile of Dooley entered 669 bushels of wheat and paid duty with the boy's, men's and women's softball leagues, there was prac- of $200.70. The duty on a comparable amount of wheat in 1984 tice, or a game going on every night of the week. would be $140. A typical immigrant's e[...]o the Raymond The dutiable merchandise consisted of 2 colts, 2 cows, 1 heifer, 6 School[...]s began to wane, the Big ud- for the same amount of merchandise. dy League was discontinued. A lot of little boys that started to play Duty rates[...]discussing he she stated, "the nearest town north of the border was more than 40 possibility of moving the Collins School building into Raymond o[...]unity Center. It was located about 1/2 mile north of could sell their wheat and then do their shopping[...]mise, Joe Collins', and 1/4 mile east of Jim Larters', both presently o ned by she further[...]re duties and regulations." spring of 1945. At their ovember meeting, rs. H. A. Hill an[...]the School Board. The Board gave appro al for he from all of Sask. through Plentywood and Sheridan County. movement of the school if the community of he Collins Sc ool agreed[...]Frank. Marsh was hired in the spring of 1952 by the Raymond In the spring of 1946, Neil Huffman, Jack Westphal and Bob[...]time, it was set down on bloc s west of its present location. he o s, with their summer. They came up with the idea of starting a baseball where it now sits, were purchased from r. A. 0 Stenehjem for team. There were no leagues[...]uite a few teams $210.00 in June of 1949. The Hamley School Teacherage as pu - around[...]8' addi ion as added. In Oc• formed, consisting of: Plentywood, Redstone, Raymond, Flaxville, tober of 195 7, an indoor restroom as insta:lled and even[...]In June of 1952, a well as drilled. The first Raymond baseball diamond was south of where Don In 1954 the Boy Scouts and a 4-H group ere started. The he d Blair's home is now. After a few years the diamond was moved to t[...]meetings in the Hall. Stenehjem-McKee land, east of the Midway Tavern. That land was sold, and the di[...]d Bob Wankel, went to a meeting in Medicine Lake, of the Big Muddy League, to see about joining with t[...]t m. On 2-8-63 an mla'd hnole ment, with the help of the Raymond Community Ladies, ho ran the[...], . · rs concession stand. The proceeds of this tournament ere used to start for a heating system from a card party, th square dance fund, th the Raymon[...]oftball Team, and the Par Board. It was purchas d from little league at about the age of 7. ost every Sunday there as a littl Petrolane·Glacier Gas Co. of Plenty ood. The ork for these proj cts lea[...] |
| [...]easurer, Mary Physical Education Classes. In July of 1965, gym equipment was Kohler[...]ne Benson, Jennie Blair, Pearl Budke, Julie north of Raymond onto his property. The teacherage was bou[...]ulia Melle, Helen Ruggles, Laura Bykonen. In June of 1969 after Gilbert Marsh Const. completed the ce-[...]present Community Hall. The site of Raymond, which was located east of the present highway, on disposal of this school property and buildings was voted on at the the Soo Line right of way. The summer of 1915 the town relocated to 4-1-72 School Election[...]ymond Park the present site and most of the buildings were moved, but the post of- Dev. Assoc . on 6-30-72.[...]the Jolly Bunch Home the street from Hills store. One last move was yet in store for t[...]residence, once again to the north side of Main Street, where it was community. Although th[...]located in 1916. One rural route originated from this office, and Jack regular monthly meetings s[...]Stewart served as the only rural carrier from 1919 to 1941 , when the maker, was honored as a[...]niversary star route was added from Plentywood to Raymond. Henry Barner was and a ret[...]was given to Howard Iverson. He drove the route from Culbertson to and entertained the residents of Glenwood, the nursing home, and the Raymond until 1976. That year the origin of the star route was Pioneer anor. They have served[...]Point and Raymond. Al Austreng is currently the driver. Some of the donations the Raymond Homemakers have made are: Postmasters from then until the present time are as follows: money to the March of Dimes, Mental Health, Heart Fund, Sheridan[...]It was in August of 1955 that a group decided it would be bene-[...]County Commissioners abou improving the dam site of[...]The county traded K. 0. Collins plots in the town of Raymond for the[...]President, Wanda view of th Raymond D m, Park nd R r atlon r[...] |
| [...]925 -26 - 0. L. Woodard, mond Dam. A 13-year-old from Minton , Sask., Canada, Leonard A.[...]28 - William Crouse, 1928-29- Juliet Stefan, son of John Stefan, went swimming off the east dam shore[...]Clara Stadstad- 1941 -48, locate the body. Boats from Plentywood and Raymond were called and[...]et Johnson-1929-31 ; an- 9-30-57 , with the help of Mr. Tom Darland, and on 5-1-59 they official-[...]Raymond Park Development Assoc ., for the purpose of Mittelstaedt- 1932-33; Lawrence . Faerweather, Virginia Collins- developing and maintaining the Raymond P[...]-1940-41 ; rs. Isabelle Wilson, rs. Gladys spring of 195 7. More trees were planted at a later date. T[...]-44 ; uriel Lrndhe , lauret a The park is used the year around. About 5000 crappies and nor[...]n, Bernice Gunderson-1945 -46; pike were obtained from the Fish and Game Dept., and were planted in[...]elund, Agnes Hellerud-1948-49; A large rock is visible at the entrance of the park. It was placed John Bo ers, rs. Virginia Beach-1949-50; Eugene Hutt, rs. there by H. A. Hill in memory of his wife, Elsie. whose name is in- Virginia Beach-1950 -54 ; rs . Agnes ir ood, L[...]Bakken-1957-58; Ragnhlld Ba en, rs. and took care of the baseball diamond and trees. With the cooperat[...]1958-59; Clair Johnson, Ragnhild Bak en-1959 -62; of the Raymond Baseball Team, the Raymond Homemakers[...]3; rs. Helen Ho es, community in general the park is kept in repair. Each year an annual[...]. Ruth Jacobsen, al er il- spring cleanup is planned, and community fam ilies take responsibil[...]This long name signifies the stockyard operation of the Port of son- 1931 -32; rs. i a Com ell- 1932[...]n- 1 36·37: Glad s S me operated by Ed Ferguson, of Plentywood and Westby, Dr. Henry[...]912-26 · d · ch 11926-40 rancher. Tim is the sole owner and operator since about 1973, and[...]Clar provides the stockyards necessary for use of livestock imports and ex- estphal, E[...]porters alike. The scale used for weighing cattle is inspected and 1918-19- Clara es hal, mma Cron - 1919-21 , Gad s tested by the State of Montana and the stockyards are approved and[...]r ant Joli , lie the years: Dr. David Herrick is no the Director of Veterinary Services Ator- 1925-26, arg[...]Olson- 1938- O. TEACHERS OF SCHOOL DIST. 21[...] |
| [...]lazily drifts into the open door of the local Beer-Parlor. Barber Burnham By Georg[...]er to the TOWN In the northeastern plains of Montana nestled a small Hamlet that PUMP with his old galvanized bucket for a bit of shave water. The erie bears the accepted cognomen "Redstone." The name is quite in- SWEEK SWEEK of the pump seems to denote utmost futility of life. dicative of the color of the rocks on the wind-swept knolls after the[...]ught to determine owner- abrhty, ask of himself "I wonder who lives here?" ship of the herds of unbranded dogies that roamed at will over our soil The stillness is again shattered by the raccous rattle and roar of depleted farms and ranches.[...]ight front fender. As it After the demise of Redstone's oldest inhabitant, Elmer E. Bergh,[...]oward Outlook, the rattle dies away and again all is in 1934, the last factual historical date pertaining to the origin of MY quiet. This is the life of a typical Sunday in MY HOME TOWN. HOME TOWN was gone. Now our history of Redstone comes via rumors The Redstone stockyards should be mentioned as it is through this and a few old letters salvaged from the pockets of Mr. Bergh which he, port t~at _most of the cattle of the surrounding plains are shipped. Dur- had written to the Ajax Lumber Co. of Culbertson, MT and in which he, ing shrpprng week the stockyards is a beehive of activity. Many of the Elmer Bergh, had promised grazing land whic[...]populace gather there to add to the din of the bawling calves. Some of limits of Redstone, in return for 24, 8-foot 2 x 4s and 100[...]the braver men, in order to make the column of cattle move up the of rough lumber. The contents of that salvaged letter is the only docu- chute into the cattle car, jump astride of a few of the smaller calves ment and evidence of the historical data of MY HOME TOWN. and hurry them along. After shipping week is over, Redstone settles To the visitors approaching from the east of Highway 16, Red- back again into peaceful slumber. A fly buzzes violently on one of the stone, is indeed a sight to behold. Rising behind an arc of a protective cafe windows to remind us that the nature of the world is still with us. range of hills (Pettie Hill, Beieby Hill, Dan's Girl, Knight's Hill and The notes of the Redstone Postal Service Dept. can be heard[...]brace and drawing interest. All then is silent. Solitude has again taken command. to in[...]In this article I have attempted to portray some of the life and need not worry about exceeding the speed limit as the boulder strewn beauty of Redstone, MY HOME TOWN, and any similarities to a[...]rseback. To the right living or dead is surely incidental ... of you on entering town by Redstone's single lane th[...]r credit and damn little for cash." A large group of SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 our local set[...]School District No. 2 closed at the end of the term in 197 4. It was the answer of which , apparently, neither one knows. On the opp[...]he decision to close, as there was only a handful of side of the street lie the ruins of Callahan's Beer Parlor, destroyed by st[...]on up the street cept after 74 years of having a school in Redstone. The closing of a we find on one side an aggressive looking stor[...]school in a small town leaves that town with none of the activities Englebritson and now o ned by Bal[...]l garage and repair shop for pictures of the schoolhouse, and upon checking, we find forme[...], and occasionally a former teacher. Then the air is full of, tion Butcher and Barbershop stands the oldest memoir of Redstone's "Remember when," and, "Do you recall?", but most of all, "It looks so Historical progress- THE TOW P[...]much smaller," but a good time is had, as we fondly remember old The great feeling of desolution that the traveler has thus far ex- times and old friends. perienced is somewhat relieved by the sight of this relic of former days Mrs. Helen J. Hodges of Plentywood, and Mrs. Jennie Bromberg of being at present used to water Skordal's dairy h[...]t teachers in Redstone. Helen was the lower cows from there now) and as shave water for Barber Burnham.[...]The beer parlor offers the greatest attraction of the Hamlet and is Hendrickson as her students. Jennie taug[...]irs o be adornments adding to the unkempt fortune of the joint but upon further inspection the spasmedic jerking of Barber Burnham's razor hand lends realism to the[...]Department and though they appear the very emblem of ease and laxity, they can easily be ready in 30 minutes 17 seconds to eliminate the spreading of any blaze tha might happen to start in any of the local joints of business endeavor. In motion, this well formed, able bodied brigade of fire-fighters operate as a single mind-so far no one has discovered just who's that might be. The Methodist Church is the price of the Inhabitants. On Sunday some of the people of MY HOME TOWN go to Bible Class there. Lately thou[...]ury place) smiles and swirled as the congregation is so small she feels that he is beginning of a proposal rather than a sermon.[...]REDSTONE POST OFFICE The profound solitude of Redstone during the noonday heat of a By Prim States typical Sunday can hardly be imagined. The street is completely barren The post office was established 3-21 ·05 in Olaf Bergh's home. of any vehicles. A gust of wind whips up a small swirl of dust which Olaf Bergh was t[...] |
| [...]24-14, Mae C. Paul over then and is still the secretary. 8-7-16. (Her married name wa[...]2 A. Wigmore 10-31-45, Dora was acting postmaster from 3-31-45 until years. In 1955 Alvin was appointed again, and is acting chief at the her appointment as postmaster[...]didn't believe in fire protection. after that of which Oral A. Ness was one. The old fire hall was built, and most of the equipment bought, from The route was lengthened in 1926. Harry Lou[...]erade dance was held at the Redstone Hall carrier from 1926 to 1952. He had temporary sub-carriers until[...]s substitute. Harry Loucks Jr. district is on the county tax roll and the rural area is also included in was appointed rural carrier in 1[...]ired in 1979. After 2 years the district. of temporary carriers, Kenny G. Hagen was appointed[...]My parents purchased a farm 2½ miles east of Redstone. I attend-[...]I was married to Rose Falcon of Trenton, Don 9-25-44 m Great By Alvin R. Martin[...]Linda CA. The first fire equipment consisted of hose cart, and 2 soda-acid Raymond[...]They are ·cha I Dale Bed II pickup was purchased from Glen lngell and a tank and hose were[...]In 1949 a 1934 Chevrolet truck was purchased from Jim Jensen, y 1fe and I lived[...]vice at the Great Falls Int rnational Airport , from h r I r tired. In 1950 or 1951 a new fire hall was built by the community out of In April 197 4 e moved to Br a, C ,[...]Jess Bed ell as born at Ripp y, IA, oldest son of Henry and Ila In 1972 a 2½ ton 6x6 army tru[...]a farm a fe miles from Redstone. In 1973 a new fire hall was built.[...]Riborg (Bentsen) Bed ell as born m o ay, daughter of Ole and 25x39x12, built by tax money.[...]was bought and the tank and pump south of the Redstone community h re she gre up. from the 1947 Ford were mounted on the Dodge. Fireman[...]ed the city The first Redstone VFO consisted of the original town srte and dray line a[...]passed away 1-14-57. She retired in early members of the department. 1 75, but continued to live in Redstone. From late 1920 until 1945, when Alvin artin came to Re[...]son were the main members. Jesse Jesse of Frazer, 4 grandchildren and 8 great-grandc[...] |
| [...]e My parents were Fred and Anna (Yung) Wirtz from Outlook. Dad 5-13-78. Her hus[...]parents were Henry and Ella May (Garrow) Bedwell from Redstone. His AZ. She is a cashier at the County Detention Home (jail) and[...]in August 1966. band is a security guard for the state prison of AZ. Russell was born in Rippey, IA, 1-16-14,[...]Gerald (Jerry) was born 6-15-61. After graduating from high Outlook.[...]e went to Vo-Tech in Helena and completed 2 years of diesel I have 5 brothers and 1 sister. Arnol[...]ard (Ed), diesel mechanic. Jerry is still single. 9-13-37 ; and my sister, Jo Ann (Wirtz) lngebritson, 8-18-40. All of our children were born in Great Falls and are graduates of Russell has 3 sisters-Vera Melena, Olive She[...]Vincent Elmer Bergh was born 12-3-14, the oldest of Elmer and[...]Annie Bergh's 6 children. He was a 1932 graduate of Redstone HS. In[...]school as valedictorian in 1936. After 12 months of Great Falls Com- Russell and I were marrie[...]Superintendent of California's Welfare Department. Board and room,[...]ur home in Great Falls. Here he studied the trade of seeing California, her wisdom and[...]were Farm Machinery echanics under the guidance of the Case tractor my bonus. In[...]ce in town. worked for the Caterpillar Co. This is where he remained until he retired 26 years lat[...]He received his basic training in Fort Knox, KY. From there he entered the 2nd Armored Division under[...]the Bat- tallion Maintenance where he took care of the vehicles and armored equipment. On December[...]landed in North Africa, still under the command of General Patton. On Thanksgiv- ing Day, 1943, he[...]y. His duty was to retrieve the armored vehicles from the front line and ge them back to[...]s in the service. Lyle or ed at home, hauled coal from our strip Technical Sergeant 9-15-45.[...]I was married I attended the Great Falls College of Educa- jury to his back he wen into w[...]siness in Billings. Phyllis, who attended 2 years of high school in called a 2 year normal degree and[...]Shope and Jill. After graduation at the age of 16 Louis enlisted in the Russell and I hav[...]Conservation District, 26 years on the PCA Board of Directors, plus Michael. Curt drives a produce tr[...]Herefords with a purchase of 15 cows from the Willow Creek Ranch at[...] |
| [...]ean's other children are still at home. graduates of MSC. Shirley was born 10-7-41 and Judy on 2-17-45 . Joyce is now Joyce Clink. Her husband is an oil equipment Shirley married Robert Engstrom[...]nic. They have 3 girls. Marie, and Susan. Shirley is a nurse at S~eridan Memorial Hospital. Royal worked for the Westland, so here is his say, "Redstone to Judy married Tom Cheetham and they and their boys, Sam, Zach, and me is the home of the Westland Oil Company because Henry Gray, a Ca[...]ary, 197 4. In 1976, I R. J. Coughlin of Scobey came up with the idea of combining his oil in- bought a home in Plentywood[...]e ranch and in 1977 I went on to become President of adventure's name to Westland Oil Co[...]My work in Redstone was clerk of School District No. 2 for 23 Past Matron and Past[...]f, sew, am active in Lutheran Church and Chairman of of school in her senior year only to go back and fin[...]lentywood. year of high school in Outlook and finished high school a[...]that up and retired. I was born the daughter of Charles and Caroline (Gathman) Ruckdaschel in Bag[...]o By Rae Ellen Stagg Erick Lundeen of Outlook. My sister, Arta Dick, was born 3-30-05 .[...]L. Bishop was born 5-22-1883 in Adelphi, IA, son of was born next, a rush order just before my folks[...]orse, Sask. on area and at the turn of century came est to south estern ontana to 2-24-0[...]a 6-5-1898 in Collins, IA, a daughter of John 0. and Laura Ellen (Hal er- year to Minot Bu[...]omestead, and lived m the area several years. ost of heir stenographer in the fall of 1926. The next summer my former science[...]e born there. teacher, who was now Superintendent of Schools at Opheim, offered me a job as secretary,[...]Ray orked at Fort Le Is a hlle and during WII e as le d man n Royal[...], bet1er Redstone cemeteries. The rest of the children are: known as Skeeter. He was born in Scobey 5-4-52. Skeeter is now Rae Ellen, born 9-19-19 married to Leonard Stagg of Whitetail. He living in Coram, MT and is working at the Mill. He has 1 daughter. Jean is retired from the railroad and they make their home in Boulder, MT. is now Jean Heard. Her husband works for Pan[...] |
| [...]School south of Redstone. Bert Rexford, born 1-9-23, never[...]Harvey, born 3-3-24, married Margaret Vance, and is a retired post office employee living in Rialto,[...]McNeil, now divorced, has a son and daughter, and is a teacher in the Tacoma school system. Ray Bishop passed away 1-13-74 at almost 91 years of age, and Grace passed away 6-3-75, 2 days before[...]ars old when they left there, but remembers a lot of nice things continued to farm and[...]that big candy case with all the different kinds of Ed and Jennie have 5 children. Janic[...]vin Brian, born in 1955. the knoll, and the glare of their campfires and the singing. They were[...]ers in Redstone carpenter work. He is just finishing a house for Janice and plans on we[...]ilding one this summer for Marvin and his family. of them. Mr. Loucks was their mailman. They used to[...]d gatherings at the Redstone hall. They had a lot of good times. RUDOLPH and MARTHA BROMBER[...]Rudolph Bromberg's parents, Martin and Anna, came from Ger- Samuel Virgil Borah and Caroline (Lena)[...]in, MN about 1940 and bought a farm 3 miles south of Redstone. They farm- and later to[...]972. They have 3 children. the age of 17, she came to America with an older sister, Sop[...]is parents, Rudolph and artha Bromberg, had come from Canby, MN. The family later moved to Glasniven,[...]days and it as hard to make a living for a family of 12. Ed quit school at an early age and went to wo[...]In 1927, the family bought a farm 15 miles south of Redstone. They homesteaded on a piece of land there. Elma and Florence were Rudolph passed[...]o feed for the born there. Two of Rudolph's brothers, Fred and John, also went to livestock, so all of the family, except Ed, moved to Rolla, ND where[...]married Martha's sister, Sophia. there was plenty of hay. In June of 1915, a snow storm hit and ruined the crops. Leav[...]He rented a farm and livestock, on shares from a lady by the name of miles northwest of Redstone. Jennie went to grade school at t[...] |
| [...]is time we would became angry and accused Rudolph of bringing in some kind of disease leave our family and friends and move to Chinook, MT. Gene now from Canada. A vet was brought out to the farm and fou[...]are always welcome to the "Bucklin Inn". manager of the Adolph Riba stock farm for 1Oyears. William,[...]miels northeast of Redstone to Frank and Hattie (Knight) Bucklin on In the late fall of 1927, the family bought a farm 15 miles south of 2-23-12. Frank was the fourth of 6 children born to the Frank Redstone. With a hayrack full of furniture, pulled by a borrowed team[...]thers died when they were very small, his sister, of horses, along with 2 riding horses and 6 head of cattle they made Myra, a schoolteacher, died at the age of 21. Frank's other 2 sisters the 25 mile trip to t[...]ter dark. are Mildred Hill of Clarkson, WA and Montana (Monty) Taylor of Rudolph bought unbroke horses to work the la[...]Kalispell, MT. row some gentle horses from neighbors, John Sheridan and Mac Frank graduated from Redstone HS in 1930. He attended college Macalest[...]g, he returned to Havre here he 1937. After years of drouth, all but Ed, moved to Rolla, ND. Ed con-[...]Willie (Grubb) McGill in 1918. She was the oldest of 1O Florence have sinced passed away. Anna, Elma,[...]with the Girl Scouts in the mountains south of Havre. Dyllis attended PAUL EUGENE (GENE) and HEL[...], Frank worked for Safeway in Bill- was graduated from Outlook HS in 1960. After graduating he con-[...]was in sore need of a " oman s touch". Ho ever, Dylhs had inheri ed[...]the pioneer spirit from her father ho had homesteaded near Chester,[...]they have added a number of ne buildings and cor als. The old farm•[...]site is pretty much gone no , e cep for the fond memorie[...]Gene started driving school bus and was custodian of the Redstone school until it closed. Helen worked[...]In 1976, Gene was chosen Conservation Farmer of the Year by the Sheridan County Soil Conservation[...]Fran and Dylhs have 5 children. The oldest son is Paul Eugene, into crafts and going to craft bazaa[...]ary (Bue Hn) Riedlinger, oldest daughter of Fran and D llis, is a school in Williston, ND. During that time Helen[...]registered nurse and a teacher. She is married to Jim Riedlinger of Bill· ty ood. In 1978 Gene went to work oilfield elding for Don Stevens mgs. Jim is a school administrator tor the Lo er Youkon School of Westby.[...]dren. They Charley Wells was born in ovember of 1978. Another big event have 2 children , Reid James, age 13, and Virginia Lyn, age 10. was getting water into our house. o[...]is (Bucklin) Hunt, the youngest Bucklin daughter, is[...] |
| married to Randy James Hunt of Great Falls. They have 2 daughters,[...]and Lynette live in 7-2-35, graduated from Great Falls HS, is married to Elmer Bokovoy, Homer, Alaska. Randy is a business teacher at the high school and is a lives in Ft. Benton, MT and is Deputy Clerk of Court there. They have 2 noted photographer. Lynette is busy with crafts and sewing. She is sons: Ryan and Kevin. Neva, born 4-22-37, graduated from Great Falls known on the Kenaii Peninsula for her Homer Hang-Up, a unique hand HS, College of Great Falls, is married to Glenn Jackson, lives in Great painted[...]ls to tourist shops Falls, MT and is a teacher here; Kay, born 5-27-39, graduated from throughout Alaska.[...]Great Falls HS, went to MSU at Bozeman, is married to Charles Storms, John Frank Bucklin is married to Barbara West of Outlook. See lives in West Chesterfield, NH, and is a legal secretary. separate story.[...]arents are deceased. Steven Edward, youngest of the Bucklin family, farms with his father on the[...]Blair Daniel Campbell was born 3-25-54, the son of Roy and Jean Frank is still active on the ranch. He does find time to s[...]rg) Campbell. He grew up on the family farm south of Redstone favorite basketball team, the Outlook Bl[...]ed the Phelps School in the Wolf Creek community. From the 4th Homemakers Club. She says that she is now a confirmed farmwife and grade[...]Vicki Jean Johnson, born 4-22-57, is the youngest daughter of Frank's sister, Mildred, is married to Ray Hill. They had 3 sons. Lester and Betty (Rabbe) Johnson of rural Plentywood. She was born Frank's sister[...]2 miles west of Plentywood. She attended and graduated from the[...]sby, ND where I was born in 4-1-09. In the spring of 1910, we moved to Redstone, MT where Dad took up[...]nd 1 brother, Bub, born 2-22-21. I graduated from Redstone HS, attended Normal College at Dillon, a[...]Cari Campbell. homestead on the reservation sou h of Wolf Creek and later moved to the Redstone commun[...]o to born 2-18-02, deceased; Mary, born 10-4-06, (from a former marriage school in Outlook. of his mother); Herman, born 4-9-11, deceased; Hersh[...]n 7-1- 6, family lives south of Redstone and attends the Faith Lutheran Church. d[...]born 3-31-20, deceased; and Blair is the church treasurer and Vicki teaches Sunday Sch[...]s, MT. I Roy was the youngest of 6 children, born 11 -20-24 to Daniel and worked s[...]Wolf Creek community on the homestead of his dad and Uncle Roy. He[...]daughter of Ben and Elaine (Finkenhagen} Solberg who homestea[...]Valley Co. north of Richland.[...]by 12 neighbors was a unique telephone from 194 7-55 when RTA Ba[...] |
| [...]Robin lives in Spring Valley, CA, is married to Jose Louis Reynoso. Bac[...]they raise registered Lake Lutheran Bible Camp, from June through September. These were[...]small grains and hay. busy summers, but the joy of being at the Bible Camp surpassed the[...]Cheetham and Freda Louise (Rosholt), both natives of Dutton, T. He 27,000 caraganas were planted in s[...]hool sports and Boy Scouts, earning he graduated from OHS in 1965, he attended Concordia College, MSU, rank of Eagle Scout. He was confirmed in the Bethany Lutheran Church Bozeman and U of M in Missoula where he graduated in the school of of Dutton. Tom graduated from SU, Bozeman ith a BS in mechanical Pharmacology[...]engineering in 1965. He was a member of the Pht Sigma appa frater- Bozeman. Ron is now part owner and manager of Drug Mart, Cut Bank, nity, Fangs, a[...]o. in MT. They have sons: Shawn and Scott. Kathy is bookkeeper. Waterloo, IA a[...]eceived his wings at Webb AFB, TX. He was a pilot of the Engstrom of Plentywood. They gre up on the amity ranch and a nd- B-52 in Michigan 6 years. Attained the rank of Capt. , moved to Dallas, ed grade school in Redstone and PHS, from here Judy graduated in TX where he received his w[...]s. Judy ea ned a as degree m home and Mike. Allen is a supervisor at Zoecon, Dallas; Beth is an assistant economics from SU in 1966, here s e as a memb r of appa manager of Sakowitz, Dallas.[...]the Phelps farm and farms with his dad. His story is It as a big decision to ma e to lea[...]one and Outlook, cattle to spea of, but learned qmc ly from Vince and e vet, at that graduating in 1980 from OHS. He is attending MSU, Bozeman and ill time Dr. Han Sto e. One asp c of the pur bred business ha Tom graduate in the Mech[...]4, and Judy have enjoyed the most is raveJ'ng and b coming acquain d he married Lorilee Bedker of Great Falls, T. i h people from across the state and natio . Tom s rv d as a d r[...]of the T Herford As oc for everal years, and Jud bec[...]tor of the T Hereford Au lliary in 1981 and he president of hat[...]8 Alberta Campbell was the youngest daughter of Daniel and and has served on[...]ine Hails Campbell, born on the family farm south of Redstone leader for 7 years. 11-27 -[...]The Sheridan Saddl and Ropmg Club is an important part of he Redstone, Scobey, and Hot Springs, Montana Sch[...]Tom is an active member of the asonic Lodge, serving as[...]aster in 1980, the Shriners, the Elks Lodge, and is a member of Board of Directors of the Sheridan emorial Hospital. He[...]"Farmer of the Year" in 19 77 by the Plenty ood Jayce[...] |
| [...]to Lawrence and Elzer Doucette. Most of "Red's" growing up years members of the Redstone 4-H Club and Plentywood FFA Chapter,[...]nfirmed in the Lamoureux, daughter of Joe and Celina Lamoureux of Mewburg on Plentywood Lutheran Church in 1983. Z[...]afted into the Army in 1945, 2 grade in the fall of 1984.[...]an infantry unit, this being the announce- ment of the war department. Doran was killed in Fran[...]ere Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Doran. The Redstone youth is the 12th Sheridan County member of the Armed Forces officially declared killed in ac[...]e Public Schools. He was graduated with the class of 1943 and was valedictorian. Doran was induct[...]Shortly after Red's return from Japan in late 1946, he bought the[...]bar in Redstone from Billie Crossen and in the spring of 19 47, the EVERETT and MARY DORAN[...]family moved from Newburg into the "house" (former post office) nex[...]4 more 1-10-57. children. Three of these sisters are still living and are very close[...]) was born 10-3·24 in music of the Grand Ole Opry or the local band. Spokane, W[...]iness demanded, the family On the last day of the year, in 1928, Everett, Mary, and Micky was a part of the comm. activities too. Red belonged to the Red[...]ild the much-needed fire hall, and he fought many of the fires On 2-20-39 Patrick Thomas was bo[...]community. Mary Ann kept pretty busy at home much of the were members of St. Joseph's Catholic Church of Plentywood. time and bel[...]athering over Europe. All of the children except Kathy attended Redstone Grade School. Micky graduated from Redstone HS with the class of 1943 as Larry and Mary graduated from PHS in 1958-59. They spent 9 years in valedictorian. He joined the ranks of the armed forces and was killed in th[...]well as 4·H Camp, Harvest Festivals, the message of Micky's death over the phone. He said, "this is our rodeos, 4-H Congress, etc.[...]te it to you very slow The end of the '50s were also the beginning of the end for "Red's" and then repeat the message a[...]In the fall of 1961 , Red finally closed the bar and moved the f[...]ity hall, and then moved to Kalispell in the fall of equipment operator until his re[...]and have 3 This year of 1984 finds Red and Mary Ann still living in Great[...]Stockton, CA since his retirement from the Army in 1980. Mary spent In May of 1983, Mary and Everett, moved to Big Fork[...]of us have visited our old " roots" in Sherid[...] |
| [...]born 1-7-69, is a freshman at Outlook HS and enjoys playing baske[...]Dale M. Fishell, Jr. graduated from Redstone HS in 1943. He drove 1-5-29 in the old[...]I spent my early years in Redstone graduating from Redstone HS in 1946. He was engaged in[...]ich time 1941 as salutatorian. I attended 1 year of college at Eastern Montana he retired[...]Implement in Plentywood and Camerud Motors of Wolf Point. In 1943, I began my short care[...]Dale married Evelyn Bedwell, daughter of Jay and Florence Ueland School, a summer school north of Comertown, which ran from Bedwell, in Plentywood in 1948. At the time of their marriage, Evelyn March through November. W[...]d Evelyn have 3 boys. Dale M. 111, born 4-19-49 , is began work in the Sheridan County Superintendent of Schools office in manager for K-Mart[...]ldren: Plentywood as clerk and also Deputy Clerk of Court. I worked there Chad, Kori Lynn, Scott, and Randee Marie. Royce, born 3-22-51 , is an until 1951 when I moved to Great Falls where I was employed first at Army nurse and is presently stationed in Frankfurt, Germany. He has[...]lives in Flaxville and is employed by Burlington Northern. He has 2 I[...]and also for Nash Bros. Feed and Grain in Scobey. From GLENN and WINNIFRED FRENCH 1963-67[...]I, Glenn Leroy French, am the son of Hugh B. French and Mildred dent of Schools. In 1967, I became deputy in the office and once again Lee (Phelps) French of the Wolf Creek community, Redstone, MT. Dad was w[...]away 4-5-71 . My mother passed away in June of 1969 after being in the Scobey I[...], age 6 months. I worked part-time until February of 1970. In 1973, Harry bought the former Luther Kanning farm 11 miles south of Redstone so we moved from Redstone to the farm. Living on the farm was a new experience for all of us. The children rode the school bus, first to Re[...]to work part-time as Deputy County Superintendent of Schools. I usually work 3 days a week. The 60 mil[...]er the 2 winters I've worked. I am a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Outlook and the W[...]I graduated from high school in Redstone in 1934. I married[...]d Thora Hanson 12-24 -36 in Glasgow, T. Winnie as from[...]I worked at the Fort Pee Dam for 6 years and from there we[...]Glasgo . He graduated from high school m Plentywood, then to college[...]University of Washington, here he graduated ith a degree in ele[...]trical engineering. He now is employed by the Montana Power[...]olikowskey 10-28 -67. She was born 6-7-47 and was from Fishell. Taken 7-7-81.[...]was born 12-1·41 in Portland OR. She 12-10-59 , is a beautician and lives in Williston , ND. She is married to graduated from Plentywood HS and attended Concordia College in M[...]in hospitals as a nurse's 11 -11 -61 , graduated from UNO in Williston as a diesel mechanic and is aide and also in the office in medical[...]s Charles Mathes 11 -14-63 in Cincinnati, OH. Tom is a[...] |
| [...]5-68. in the western part of Montana and worked for several years at Fort Winnie and I belong to the Faith Lutheran Church of Wanso, Peck Dam. Willard has 3 brothers: Glenn and Harvey of Redstone, and Reserve, T. Don of Bothell, WA.[...]French was born at Redstone, MT 7-8-13, daughter of HARVEY and ARDELLE FRENCH[...]arvey French was born 2-3-19 in Redstone, the son of Hugh and Redstone and graduated from high school there in 1931. Violet has a Mildred[...]14; Glenn, born Sister, Ena Callahan of Great Falls, MT and a brother, Emanuel (Bub) 8-8-[...]tended the Phelps School States of Redstone, MT. and Nashua HS. In 1937, he worked on a thrashing crew for a salary of Willard and Violet were marrie[...]He attended the Phelps school and graduated from PHS in 1959. In But as luck would have it, wheat reached a high of 49¢, and Harvey October of that year, he joined the US Air Force. He had his[...]for 1 year at Opheim, MT and 3½ Northern School of Welding in Portland, OR. One year later, he was years at Weisbaden, Germany. In April of 1964, he received his drated into the Army and served for 3 years and 9 months. Some of honorable discharge. He then wor[...]oil fields in Saudi Arabia. At present he isof her parents, Andrew and Mabel Haugen. Ardelle was[...]Front row: Violet and Willard French . of 7 children. She was delivered by Or. LaBarge at t[...]oling at Phelps school and Outlook HS, graduating from there in 6-1-79; Ervin, born 6-18-21, deceased 1-14-76; Lola, born 1-30-23; 1 96 7. She is a graduate of Great Falls Commercial College and has Laverne, b[...]been employed by Blue Cross of Montana for the past 9 years. She is 1-6-31. Ardelle attended grade school in El horn[...]schooling at Phelps school and OHS graduating from there in 1968. He present location, 1 7 miles south of Reds one. This year also brought att[...]Glendive and also a year at Bozeman. He the birth of their first child, Debbie, born 7-17-51 . Debbie attended the is married to Jeanet e (Bee er) and they live in Ple[...]racie, Darla, nd t ins, Ron and John Les er. ho is a Certified Public Accountant in Dallas. They have 3 children: e are of he generation that has seen the change from horse and Allyson, aron, and ngela.[...]llard's p rents mo ed o Pen ood in he fall of 19 2. S e, Bil ·[...]e are memb rs of he Reds one Uni ed e hod,s C urch a d heir[...]5-66 i • h d v rio s of ,ce . pr sen • illard is a trus ee and 10 e is She a nde nd rad SC h of he church. She is also presiden of he Uni ed e hodis school in Ou[...]r mo h r aides son of Hugh and i r d (P elps) French.[...] |
| [...]Cecil Anton Garneau was born 10-5-34, son of Cecil and Delphine. Cecil . Gar[...]12 miles south o Pete Beveridge farm SE of Redstone in 1956. On 1 0-15-60 he married Schools. We dro Dianne Kay Hanson of Froid, born 10-25 -41 daughter of Clarence and were bi ter cold. Mab[...]railroad from[...]years of courting, I[...]In the spring of 1[...]land, e inc The chances of finding a real pioneer situation m the '60s seems[...]almost qualified. Our farm had not been lived on from 1948-60. There was no electricity, running water,[...]8-16-61; Leslie Kent, born 9-19-62. In the fall of 1962 we moved the house, dug a well and sewer, a[...]ny conveniences and e appreciate it more knowing from whence we started. Cecil, too, did much wor with httle convenience, as far as farming went. For several years, he played 1t[...]e oonh e Ramblers". Other members ere Al Kascube of Broe ton and Gene Enghusen of Reserve. Playing 2 to 3 nights a ee . In 1[...] |
| [...]mond, CA where Byron is a high school teacher. Byron and Phyllis are By[...]the parents of 3: BJ, age 13; Jessica, age 1O; and Amy, age 5.[...]Bike and Sally are retired. Bike retired from Edward Air Force Base the time, was operating the City Cafe in Plentywood. It was leased from in 1970. Their 45th Wedding Anniversary[...]ays been civic minded, active in the church east of Redstone. That is where Agnes was born in 1915. In 1916[...]ved to Joe's homestead 2-2½ miles south and west of Plen- recent recognition given Sally was a retirement party after 35 years of tywood . This Is where Mamie was born in 1917. Donald was also bor[...], they left the spring, a pleasant time of renewing friendships! Bike passed away farm and[...], Agnes married and had 3 children: Darrel Hansen of Fort I want to be prepared to take Benton, Donna Johnson and Buz Grayson of Seattle.[...]Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of Royal and Phyllis have 2 boys. He passed away in[...]the Navy. He married a farm south of Redstone and from there she attended school in Plen- Bernice Aspelu[...]Joe worked in tywood. Having need of more schooling, she was in the first group to Ple[...]Plentywood HS where she was a senior at the time of her death in a[...]car accident south of Redstone, at the age of 18. SALLY (MAXEA ) OWE GLE NAN[...]the Joe clntosh home, folio ing the sudden death of her Aun Jessie, ho as struc by lightning on 7- -2[...]. In Linda as a member of -H for 9 years, treasurer of he Rainbo 1936, a year a er he re urned to ontan[...]Girls in Plen ood, as ell as inner of several trac a ards. Leone's Beauty Shop, one of he 2 beauty shops in Plenty ood. She[...]nephe , Ty Bren ice Granmng, at he time of her dea h, 11 -5-71. she me illard "B[...] |
| Royal and Phyllis Smith, daughter of Carl and Mary Smith, (refer to and Pearl[...]takes about 8 hours. In the spring of 1941 In 1949, we had a snow storm completely bury our sheds. It took 9 College of Fargo, D and neighbors all day to shovel it out[...]certified welder for Kai Branding days went on from place to place until all was done. Country Don is a member o school parties were for all the famil[...]On 4-4 42, he and Comm. boards; Past Master of Masonic Lodge No.91; member of CA Donald contmu d o Shrine Club; 25 year Director of Montana Grain Growers Assoc.; at Lucille return d to R ds present, is one of 3 National Directors of the Agric. Ins. Assoc. An avid the farm from th m in 1961 . golfer, even when he had a body c[...]Lucille as born members of the MT Agric. Team to the Orient from Montana of 7 coun- Her parents, Truels an tri[...]yed Plen ood nursing being tillers of the soil. It has been heartaches as well as many[...]ether it be a new born calf or colt or the waving of golden OR, James of A d grain in the wind, or the raising of wild turkeys in hopes a few of them Seattle, A; Josi may get a start in the prairies of our area.[...]J Phyllis Lucille's family had a home made from many bacolar The oldest of shacks that her dad put together, the ones left b[...]g place by and severe inte the side of the road with the mail boxes being located there. She had experiences made spent one winter of her childhood in a chair after whooping cough ith[...]Phyllis attended Leet Grade School and graduated from PHS in 1944. Attended Hoods Beauty School in Gt.[...]0 years with 4-H as well as Co. Organ., was Pres. of T Wheat Hearts 3 years; Past atron of OES; member Dau. of the ile. Gerald has sons: Ty Prentice, 5-5[...]and Alanna, 11 -5-76. Sharon ( rs. Jorgan Jensen) of Plenty ood has Todd ichael and is y Sheri ccabe. Louise ( rs. James issen) of Harlem has Brandon James, 7· 9-80 and Jor[...] |
| p r nts m 981 and Donald Jr. is operating it.[...]er, Larry, and Jack. (See write up.) tensively it is unbelievable. Horses were our main source of power and Phyllis married Mel Sou[...]take them shopping and visiting. Cars is rural mail carrier. Their 4 children are: Bob, a[...]Philip, and Sean live at Scobey where he is a building contractor; and homes.[...]and Misti; who operate the Big Sky Ranch north of Scobey. Ml IE HACHMANN[...]was born in Cordova, MN on 5-19-82, the daughter of Young and Eliza Jane Daley. We lived on a 40 acre[...]lars and all 8 grades. I took a few music lessons from I was born on 4-29-18 at the farm home of my parents, Arthur M. a teacher who walked past our place on her way home from school. Sr. and Alma Hagan (Sheridan Daybreak 1), 8 miles south of Redstone, Later, I played the organ in our little[...]urch for 5 years. with Grandma Merwin of Redstone as midwife. There were 6 children W[...]spends winters between Minneapolis and San Diego. of $8.00 per wee .[...]rade school at the Whitney School 7¼ miles south of Albert (Allie) Pfeiffer was born in Cord.ova, MN 5-5-1887 to John Redstone and graduated from Redstone HS. I worked for my parents in and Hulda Pfeiffer, the seventh of 12 children. The Pfeiffers were a jolly 19[...]he former Bert States farm in 1937. My first year of family. Their home was a gathering place for youn[...]ern Pipe and Steel in San Francisco for 3 months. of Reds one. In 913, he made a visit bac ·o Minneso[...]he Army Air Corps in WWII; I flew 64 missions out of were married on 7-16· 3 at Minneapolis. We retur[...]uss (B25's). I flew one home from Italy to Savannah, GA by way of Africa, Lossing place just a mile east. This beca[...]enneth, 7-7-14; Linden, 4-23-16; from the Air Corps in 1945. Dorothy Shipstead of Scobey and I were and Phyllis, 11 -13-19. Allie p[...]the farm and later I married miles south of Redstone. Otto Bol e who as from Lemmon, SD. He died in January, 1928. For se[...]s, who taught Whitney grade schoot 1/2 mile north of our place, and also played for dances a olf Cree[...]n 1 -12-29, I as married to illiam (Bill) Hachman of avajo. e farmed 1 miles south of Redstone un ii 959, when e sold he farm o[...] |
| [...]t d f Jeffry and Daniel. Donald, 1959, graduated from UM in Missoula, in ac- employed at off -D[...]ring income tax returns. He took over the farming from me Ken as born in 195 in 1983 and also took over switching of the Hunt Hagan oil well that I the farm h[...]en ism Hunt came back in 1958 and made a producer of it. Kelly, 8; or[...]dstone and on the FHA Board, 20 years as Director of the Redstone Grain Co .• the Dental Cli[...]ommunity Committee, Sheridan Co. Fair Board, Sec. of the Rodney as born m Montana Durum Growers Assn., and have served in various offices of Outloo in 1975. H du Faith Luthe[...]o were homesteaders in the south Four from Ouloo HS in a Buttes area where Albert fa[...]attending Eastern nt Daniels Co. Supt. of Schools until retirement. Albert died in 1980 and Admm1strat on. Alma in 1982. Dorothy graduated from Scobey HS and attended Over t e ars Minnesota School of Business in Minneapolis. She worked m the[...]niels Co. ASCS office and the Citizens State Bank of Scobey. She and I am a memb r was a 4-H Leader, Clerk of the Redstone School District. is assistant Yvonne and I organist at Faith Lutheran Church of Wanso, and is active in communi- Ha a1i and e ico ty a[...]the best place in th Our main hobby is traveling and golfing and we have visited 24[...]YVONNE HAGAN I was born 11-8-24 on the farm of my parents, 8 miles southwest[...]I of Redstone, MT.[...]Out Our family consisted of Annis Petersen, born m 1916 and died m[...]rm and or at Redstone, where I graduated from high school in 1942. Uni[...]ed my brother, Art, and I purchase a half sec ion of Ian~. This land as drilled for oil in the early '50s, one of he firs a emp s m Sheridan County. Several years later, Hun 011 rednlled he ell and produced it. It is still producing today, he only ell in he f[...] |
| [...]Duane and Laura have become another of the many husband and wife[...]be a mid-wife was kind of hard at first, but I enjoy working with the[...]Godfred and Viola Halland. He is the oldest in the family of 6 boys and 1[...]He came to Plentywood in the fall of 1944 for harvest and worked[...]ent back to Minnesota to go to school. The spring of 1945[...]them 4 summers and 1 winter. During the winter of 1946-4 7, he work- dental assistant. I continued[...]until 1982 road department in the fall of 1948 and worked until 1950. when I resumed my ful[...]er e live on my father-in-law's farm sou h of Redstone. Ken helps parents were Peter M.[...]lliston, ND to Orville the Blase farm south of Redstone. and Gladys (Andersen) Halland. While st[...]years at Ou loo . Duane graduated with the class of 1972 along i h 13 o her area students. After grad[...]ed at home hrough the summer and fall. In January of 973, Duane went to ashin on to ry his hand at[...]elp put the crop in at he family farm. In January of 197 4, Duane began or ing at the Redstone Grain C[...]erm hen he family moved o Ou loo . She gradua ed from Ou loo HS with he class of 197 4 along i h 16 other area students.[...] |
| [...]on oil rigs. He has helped on the farm, too, and is driving one of his dad's semi-trucks Kerry as born 1[...](Hardy) Halverson. H has h d All of the boys were in 4-H, basketball, and music when[...]1968 Orville and Gladys bought the Art Blase farm from the College 2 years folio ing high s[...]Rhett Justin, 12 30-81 . She was the second of 2 daughters born to Eugene and Margaret employed part time ith (Chaffee) Beckers of Outlook, MT. south of Redstone. Eugene (Gene) Beckers presently f[...]'s fa her area and lives in Plentywood. Margaret is presntly living in Pablo, MT. and 1s employed a[...]as born in Plen ood on 7-9· 8. He was the first of 3 children born to Ed ard and Ramona (Hard ) Halverson of Redstone. Ed ard Halverson, Sr passed a ay on · ·77. R presently lives in Plenty ood here she is emp o ed a emorial Hospital. Chip's younger b o her, erry Lee, as bo n 11 - presently farming south of Reds one and is mplo e of Plen ood. Chip' ung r sister, Sh ila Rae, as ood. is Ii ing · h r mo r and ood |
| Award for outstanding patriotism and performance of assigned duties. In 1939, we moved[...]In 1949, I married Monica Legare, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Art Bros. Garage in Redstone.[...]oved there. On 4.4. 77 Edward October of 1972. I married Mary Jo Hudiburgh, my present wife. died in Williston, NO from a heart attack.[...]Sheila and I stayed on the farm until the tall of 1978, then Chip with multi-engine, fligh[...]nd Sheila at- I aerial sprayed from 1954 and am still spraying at this time. tended W[...]rmers In 1966, we sold land south of Redstone, that we had farmed for Ins. group durin[...]ada where I band on weekends. After about 2 years of working as secretary, I farm today[...]forming with my own group. In October of 1982, I went to Nashville urses Aide.[...]and recorded 4 singles. Mae Boren Axton, mother of Helen Axton,[...]Cliff and Helen Hanson came to Sheridan County from Box Elder, I wrote a song about an artist friend of mine, Bill Rains, Mae Axton T in June of 1972, when Cliff accepted the position of Superinten- is arranging a personal appearance in the White House and his art will dent of Schools of School District o. 29 in Outlook, MT. He held the[...]d at the White House art unveiling. Fishell house from Mercedene and moved to Redstone. Cliff was The song about Bill is titled, "Bankers Friends and Relatives". appointe[...]rformed personally for Mrs. Jim held for a number of years.[...]Also performed at the Helen joined the staff of the Sheridan Dental Clinic as receptionist Yellowstone Fair Grounds during the 1983 fair. In the fall of 1983 and boo keeper when it opened for business in September of 1973; a played for Mae Axton. positi[...]the Redmonds were Catholic. Because of the difference of religion,[...]Robert died from injuries incurred from an accident in the rail[...]tnp overseas to France as in the hold of the ship ith he mules.[...]Jensen farm sou h of Redstone. Helen was born in Laurel and hen s[...]rs. Eddie alverson. Plen ood; arg Ann. born ime of thi ritin s ill Ii in on na.[...]8, hi h I h b ed is ome n[...]is[...] |
| [...]ming the Henry Hen- dnckson farm 3½ miles west of Redstone. The farm contains about 650 acres.[...]h. A few weeks later, during the first part of July, we left for ew York on our homeymoon. We attended the International Convention of Jehovah's Witnesses July 19-26, which was held a[...]On 9 26 . We made our home on John's farm, west of Redstone. During our 11 1-1895 I first years of marriage we lived in the old homestead house. It con - migrated o sisted mainly of 2 rooms, the kitchen and the bedroom. Smee farm[...]ew things as a farmer's wife. We hauled our water from a Tim spring about 1/4 mile from the house.[...]on 12-30-57; and Lydia, 3-10-60. In the fall of 1960 e moved to Reds one be ore sch e bought th[...]oma on 11 -11 -63 Late in he a I o moved he house from Reds one ou · came by[...] |
| [...]My education began in the fall of 1924 at the Archer grade school, rion' mot[...]d in a car accident in 1952 and her dad from where I was graduated in 1931 . During 1932, 1933[...]that period of time would constitute my first contact with the school of Hard Knocks from where no graduating credits are given. In January of[...]class of 1938. That ended my formal education. However, I[...]My occupation of farming and ranching began in 1937 with the[...]renting of some county land. In 1938 I rented some additiona[...]from First National Bank of Reserve. The same year I bought a few[...]head of cattle and in 1940 I bought 480 acres at a county[...]was called to duty in June of 1942, trained as a bombardier and[...]rn 8-8-1899 in Iowa and died Scobey. He graduated from Outlook HS in 1972. He joined the Army 1-6-82. Her mother is Onalee Dorthea Ladd Garrick Trevino, who was and[...]hters, half sisters, Carol Ann Jensen of Montebello, CA and Donna Lee Kohler Julie Anne, b[...]Jayme Lynn, born 8-18-81 , on Grandpa of Raymond, MT. Hoyt's bir hday.[...]ila arie was born 1-6-56 in Scobey. She graduated from where we made our home for the n[...]s County Leader and at Beveridge farm from 1942-56 and also the Bern Jensen farm, which the[...], Saskatchewan area. Since then we have sold part of the where she also works in a nursing home. She m[...]Kay was born 2-22-60 in Plentywood. She graduated from Kay and I were both active in civic organizations in Sheridan Coun- Outloo HS in 1978 and from iles City Community College in 1979.[...]irector, Pioneer Manor Director, in- Service. She is presently employed at the ontana ational Bank, an[...]lved in Republican politics, Past Patron in Order of Eastern Star, a part-time cler at the Piggly iggly. Past Master of the asonic Lodge, and a Shriner. Kay and I are[...]2 in Plentywood. He graduated members of he Plentywood Lutheran Church. Kay had attended grade from Outloo HS in 1981. He worked for Roger Louc sand[...]California, ashington, and ontana, was graduated from the Plen- Sa elite Inc.[...]tywood HS with the class of 943. Her activities during the past 40 Lyle retired from ash Bros. in 1981 after wor ing for them for 39 years include her being other Advisor in the Order of Rainbow for years. He moved to Bigfor in June, he[...]Girls for several years, Past Worthy atron of Ora-Y-Plata Chapter o. arion and ayne joined him in Oc ober tha1 fall. Lyle is presently 66 of OES District Director and Recording Secretary for[...]ng up sateli1e dishes. Lyle en- Federation of Republican omen. joys is retirement in the moun ainous area of estern ontana, bu e have 2[...]-21-48, see story. Our rion misses he plains of eastern ontana and enjoys frequent visi s[...]grade school and as r dua ed from Plent ood HS in 1962. She ob- J ES and KAT[...]rom the Universi of ·o tana a 1ssoula in he ar a of Sp ech y p rents ere ruel en n[...]in S le she as m rr'ed o -i111am . ertz of Hel na. T, ho rea . · ·[...]ine' un s i u of Chil o p on· . d a re bill ion hosp· .[...]. y rs a Sp ch Pa holo is , her c r r no has mo d ·n o com• pnor[...]iI m rr' d o G o S r n is. S r d i n f I, C . b[...]Sh I h r c o nd of rur I h . Sh r' n Cou .[...] |
| a sense of stability, independence, solidarity, and resource[...]ELMER and LUELLA JOH Art Jr., son of Arthur E. Johnson (refer to Sher. Daybreak I) was[...]accompanied his d d m lived on the Middle Fork of Eagles Creek. south of R ds one. In h Consuelo "Connie" was born at Redstone with Mrs. Potter helping lumber from Culbertson during a driving blizzard in October,[...]o death. In June 1928, Mary Johnson died suddenly of a coronary attack. In arch 1939, Art's wife, Julia, died of cancer in 81lhngs. Art Jr. was there as a med st[...]hicago in 1941 bu · o graduate from high school. He as m he US r P[...]a, 1960; C 0 ., 1963; all born in Cambr d e. Chuc is machinery manu. co. in Boston. ay[...] |
| [...]ere Helen grew up and attended grade Lowel Snyder of Plentywood, MT; Marvin, who died at birth; and Arno school. of Sunnyside, WA.[...]bert, lives in in Plentywood All 40 and 1/3 years of my teaching were in Sheridan Plentywoo[...]ended high school in Plentywood and was graduated from Gerhard, son of Ole D. and Ingeborg Johnson, was born in Griggs[...]After living in various places for short periods of time, the family UCLA. Helen began her 43 year[...]ridan County in 1909. They took a homestead south of taught at Homestead, Redstone, Miles[...]d attended country school and grew up in a family of 1 house on Laurel Ave. People asked wh[...]or at that time, there was no paving in that part of town and host to the young people of the neighborhood where they enjoyed there were no houses to the north or west of us except a small white games, cards, dancing, and of course, horseshoes. Gerhard worked ho[...]band of sheep. The Johnsons are both now retired and livi[...]repair, electricity, and radio. He made good use of his training not only in repairing his own machin[...]Irene was born 4-18-23, the daughter of Carl and Mary Smith of their big Aultman Taylor tractors. That fall he b[...]o break sod, plow, and grade and graduated from Redstone HS with honors. She attended thresh grai[...]raduating with a teaching degree. Ii e a big pile of scrap iron. In 1970, Gerhard began restoring it.[...], a minister in Great Falls, MT. Arlan, living in is now housed in the Sheridan Co. Historical Museum.[...]to see that the cattle were ell cared for. On one of his last rips to Chicago in 193 , he attended he[...]Irene has aught school most all of the time, teaching in Havre[...]o Cali o · · I of a Lutheran Church School. She is eac[...] |
| County. Avery was born 11-27 -07, the son of William and Mary Knight who had come to the Redstone area in 1906 from Taswell, VA. Mrs. Charlie West was the mid[...]full name was James Avery Knight. The James was from an uncle who had died earlier and is buried north of Redstone in a private cemetery on land owned by[...]youth, Avery was active in the Methodist Church of Redstone. Four of Avery's brothers and sisters had been born in Virginia: Walter now lives in Shelton, Washington; Myrtle Hallett in Glasgow; Pansy Gunderson in Navajo; and Perry is deceased. Four more, besides Avery, were born in[...]xville; for . and William "Bill" is now deceased.[...] |
| [...], ND; at Glendive, MT; and for a farm couple west of Reserve. ay 3, 1984, Henry passed away, Kathryn is living in Great Falls. We are active in our church, the Faith Lutheran. Rose is a member of the Aid, Sunday School, and Homemakers Club. I ha[...]Plentywood. She attended all 8 years of school at Wanso. She 11 -22-61 . They have 1 daug[...]12-4-69. They live in Great graduated from PHS in 1965 and then attended Eastern College at[...]Tonack National Bank for 8 years, both of Plentywood. Moving to Baker, she 7-21 -62 . They[...]e M & M Supply and then went back to banking, and is the Air Force and Curtis Wade, 8-17-6 7, lives wi[...]currently employed by the Montana Bank of Baker, where she and her For s, D.[...]od, on construction jobs, and custom swathing. He is presently children: Richard Reynolds, 7-28-76 and[...]school education in Plent ood and graduated from Plentywood HS in 1 -7-73 . Kathy hves in Helena.[...]age 1 O; Lana, age 6; and Sarah, age 3. up south of Redstone on my parents', Fred Lossing, farm along[...]nded the away shortly after birth. She is buried in he Roe Spring Cemetery. T Tree chool II of my grade school years, hen o Redstone[...]uise Lossing as born at Plen ood in January of 1958. She H radu n ·n 1938. I or ed for se[...]n 1976 s valedictorian o her class. She gradua ed from r . ho in 19 6. I hen dtd so UC[...]ngs for he Federal Crop Insurance, arch of ed at[...]11 b r · in in B" mare , D, h r hi job is[...] |
| [...]ing in 1914. They made their home on a farm south of Redstone, I, 1ch II Je farming and m[...]rew a large garden, raised turkeys, and sold of Redstone. butter in Jensen's store in Redstone.[...]ty in June 1954. Lillian Lampert was the daughter of Phillip Lampert Bozeman. Cheryl 1s and Emma Bergeson Lampert. They had homesteaded south of died hen he as Cohagen. Lillian[...]I lived in Cahfo schools. Lillian was graduated from Cohagen HS in 1939. As a girl, she then we mov[...]r missionary as a waitress, cook, at the age of 1 housekeeper. She returned to Miles City in 195[...]Lillian have 3 children. Norman was born in June of folio mg him 1955, Merle in August of 1956, and Lorna in 1960. They attended[...]papers. It sure graduated as valedictorian of his class. Norman and Merle farmed Paul Lossing's[...]VoTech for several quarters. Inflation and lack of work came along. Merle went to Gillette, WY to find work. He married Caroline Banderos of Miles City in April 1979. Caroline was a Therapis[...]do missionary work for the Watchtower Society. He is employed by UPS. Norman married Michelle Merwin of Outlook in August 1978. They live in Redstone and[...]Leland became disabled with arthritis and retired from the farm in 1978. He and Lillian hve m Redstone.[...], Lorna, married Lyndon Garric m ovember 1978. He is a pumper in the oil fields. They have 1 daughter[...]sing, all living in California; and Jerry Lossing of Oregon. MARION LOSSING |
| [...]Boeing for 30 years. Pace ranch 8 miles south of Redstone in the Wolf Creek community.[...]. Alvin came bac to Sheridan County in the spring of 1946 and began farming with his folks and also bought land of his own. His father FORREST and MARY[...]In 1978, in the fall, Alvin married Irene Johnson of Plentywood. ranch, the third son of pioneers Judson K. and Edie Hall Matkin. For- (Refer to Plentywood.) They make their home on the farm south of rest's parents came to the Redston[...]stone and Plentywood at Dodson, MT and graduated from the 8th grade. Alvin came to schools. Not long after the tragic death of his mother in 1922, as a Redstone in 945. He was[...]the O & B Elevator at result of severe burns when the ranch home burned, Forrest[...]er was born 1-23-07 at Logansport, IN, the eldest of Alda for Nash Bros. He semi-retired in 1980.[...]er succumbed to a I was born 1-25-23, south of Archer. My parents were William strok[...]ester, Plen- Fred and Sophie Leader. I graduated from the 8th grade at Archer. I tywood); Rac[...]lings) in 1919. Mary graduated from PHS. Our children are: Rose arie, born 5-12[...]ames attended Redstone grade school and graduated from Ou loo HS. They all graduated as valedictorians of their classes. Ann and James attended orthern ont[...]their home on the ranch 4 miles east of Redstone, raising sheep until Both are nati es of Redstone. Dallas is the eldest son of Judson D. the drought in 1937 forced them to sell their livestoc . When the and Edie at in. Sally is the daughter of i e and ary Hanson, all of drought as over they restocked with He[...]the ranching portion of he operation and as a natural stoc man. Dall[...]mm of[...] |
| [...]Merwin works for the state highway department out of Scobey. His children are Terri and Mike. Ralph is building roads for the State. His children are Ra[...]Linda Kay Nash was born 8-24-48, the daughter of Orvil! and Josie 11 22 4 Nash of Redstone. Their 4 children are Karen Wollan, Lind[...]m Outlook, graduating in 1967, attended 2 years of college at iles City i Community College, 2[...]ady-Conrad area in 1969-70. amd at Tampico, west of Glasgow, m 1972-74. hile teaching, she taught 1 year of begmnmg guitar and 2 years of beginning piano. She also did substitute teachin[...]n Flaxville HS. Linda married Larry Meyers of the avaJo area in 1975. They Ii ed in Redstone f[...]und. S has used that bac ground several imes. One of he peop e o a her such a good start m music as rs[...]. S taught music m school, as ell as to others ou of schoo . Fo a ·m • Lmda e en cleaned house for[...]ch thin s as •H, communi p a s, dances. communi of such s c1al peo a nr c HARVEY[...] |
| A lot of work was done building corrals and fences. We far[...]re Dancing, moved to Cor m where I bought the bar from my folks. Clyde and Sher. Memorial Hosp. Board, trustee of Rocky Mt. College, Am. Legion, Florence Potter. I[...]. I am now re tired and pilot, member of Sherwood and Montana Pilots Assoc., Elks Lodge, s[...]Museum, Big Muddy Golf Club, and others. Pres. of ABLE to save the MARK EDWARD and CLARICE JEAN MOB[...]Opheim branch line, from the BN plan. Own 1915 Case Steam Engine Clance 1s the daughter of Leonard and Selma Smith of Redstone. and take part in the thresh[...]Carol Jane Hjort steam engineer license. of St. Petersburg, FL She is married to Tim Hjort. Clarice attended[...]at Redstone through the 7th grade. The first day of 1st Jensen (refer SO I). Their other c[...]ywood; Evelyn (Clute), Houston; Harry, the times of helping before I just knew that he couldn't do it[...]first girls team . during which time my position of play was warming the one day and having to[...]unreal that in such a short time we could go from heating stones all School in Missoula for a short[...]ears I was kept busy moon? I graduated from RHS in 1944. Due to the war and the necessi- with my projects that ranged from cooking and sewing to livestock and ty of the high school boys having to work in the fields[...]second year as state winner, I was chosen as one of 16 Ladies Aide and WIFE. I have bee[...]Albertina Nash Tour to Europe. It was a fast tour of 13 countries in 13 days. Included (refer[...]amily farm until 1940, when his The summer of 1975 was also spent with much interest in Dad's[...]rtnership; continuing farm ing under ne hired man from Iowa. The ne t summer on 7-10-76. ark and I the name of ash Brothers. In January 1942, he enlisted in the[...]ion Cadet. He was discharged in 1943, ar is the son of Rev. D. Edward and Virginia Moberg of Sloan, because of illness. He resumed farming and ranching. During[...]born 4-3-56 at Ida Grove, IA. Since ark's father is a of 1936-40, lived at Kalispell during the winter, cu[...], intermittantly. and Sloan, IA. After graduating from high school from Westwood HS of On 5-13-44 Orvill and Josie Jen[...]moved he old Desonia house 2 miles north of Redstone remodeled it[...]and evin. T: gr duating from ahspell ·n 1 36.[...] |
| [...]seph and Mary Golterman·s Sc formerly of Redstone (refer SD I) where Joe (Butch) had the M[...]was born in Enderlin, ND on 3-7-21. They moved W of Ab Redstone and when the drought h[...]re was any to take. Willard a graduated from high school in 1938 in Kalispell, and the next ye[...]family the Nelson and Mann schools and graduated from PHS m 1941 She home worked at the AS[...]of nursi[...] |
| [...]e attended grade school at Redstone and graduated from[...]able I was born 2-19-48 to ike and Saralda of Redstone. Because of a lineman. His team went undefeated and[...]quoted him as "The Classmate" and I am one of 7 children. Others in my family include: Duane, w[...]his quiet and mature determina- died at the age of 2½ in 1939; Dennis, Redstone; Gerry of Burke, VI; tion. His honest sincerity, generosity of self, sense of humor, and Diane Larkins, Huntington Beach, CA;[...]. My father died in 1967. I have spent most of my life on our farm 2 miles south of Redstone. I attended grade school in Redstone, then graduated from Assumption Abbey HS in Richardton, D, which was a Catholic Board- ing School. I attended the University of otre Dame for 2 years and graduated from SU in 1970 with a degree in Agricultural Economic[...]fantry Div., he became a platoon leader for Co. B of the 14th[...]from position to position, giving aid to others and di[...]here he died, at the age of 2 .[...]Purple Heart, at,onal Order of Vietnam 5th Class. Gallantry Cross ith e[...]adge. ichael as buried at the born 8 6 and is presently a s r in Pl . He seems o[...]· as b 2-18-79 and is memory of L . athe by his 8 h grade classmates and friends and is no dual proud of. They flown on national holidays. hav[...]6. s · is ICHAEL and SARA DA[...] |
| [...]student · These green worms got their name from their habit of crawling abreast Grea F over everything.[...]live ones went over the dead ones and up the side of the house and grad down the chimney.[...]the Ar In September, 1939 Duane died ofof Redstone, here transp we have lived[...]and many community affairs. Our home as the site of 4-H rodeos for 5 years. We always attended the Catholic Church. Mike was a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus. I have been involved in 4-H, Home[...]air for SC. In 1973 was chosen as ''Montana other of the Year".[...]Bottom : G rry, Pa . a he . All ofof . Ben d |
| [...]a. Mathilda was born in died in 1982 from congestive heart failure. Fes vo , orway. She ca[...]r parents and settled in Dan retired from the Motor Freight Business and lives in Charlotte[...]NC. He married Ruby Black. They have 1 child, who is Sales Manager Festvog on 12·1 15 in Great Falls,[...]with clusters and Legion of Merit among his awards and commenda-[...]Obituary from Air Force Times, 1-4-82.[...]nd They had 4 sons and 2 daughters. Clarence of Redstone, died in attended the Redstone School. Mrs. Evelyn Hanson was the primary 19 0. Adeline is rs. orm Carlson of Chetek , WI. Myrtle Alboitis lives teacher[...]Eva Rovig who in Ludington, I. Or. Charles Overby is with Ohio University in Athens, taught our 1st grade class of 3: Rodney Hagan, Craig Nathe, and me. OH; Vernon[...]by died on 4-7-80. where I graduated from OHS in 197 5 with a Cenex scholarship in[...]he Redstone area since. Florence, a daughter of the Donald cGillvary family, married The earlier years of schools were times of many inconveniences. Fredrick Owen; came to Redst[...]ity in our area, the roads weren't built up sou h of Redstone. She gave up the homestead and moved to[...]nd the Leland Lossing children met the bus a mile from our[...]of several co s, carrying feed o he pigs, and helpin[...]the summer. The young fol s ere ept busy. The arm is a[...]ace to bri up a amily o help hem crea e a good se of values and a sen e of r sponsibili y. Sally ·[...] |
| [...]as truck driver before going into battle in areas of Normandy, . France, Rheinland, and Central Europe. They fought in the battle of the Bulge in Bastogne, West Belgium and had reac[...]spending 3 years and 8 months m the service, 18 of which was overseas duty. The family then settled on the home place 1O miles south of Redstone where they have lived since. In 1979, t[...]1 Trinity School of Nursing. She married Dale Austinson of adoc on 10-18-61. They both worked m the Daniels[...]8-19-65, and Eric Dale, 5-25-76. Della graduated from Scobey High m 1981 and Deb ie ·n 1983. Both girls and LaRaye were Girls State detega es. Ere is in he 1st grade in Scobey. Dale operates a regis[...]7 m Plen ood, Redstone grade school and graduated from OHS in 1965. He from Da son College, Glendive, ith an Associate of sc· m 1967, then a ended SU in Bozeman, m[...] |
| [...]married on the Judd Matkin ranch east of Redstone, MT on 11 -28-11 Jae ie married Linda La Counte of Bainville in 1966. They had 3[...]birth. Fermin died at age 5 of ruptured appendix and Galen at age 12 of Jackie is a long standing employee of Frontier Airlines. He began[...]p on the farm, attended grade school and one year of high[...]school in Redstone, and graduated from Plentywood HS in 1929. I had Orange County Airpor[...]away 12-5-80 in a tragic automobile accident west of Plen- tywood. didn't realize then how hard Mom and Dad worked to feed and clothe[...]water from the spring to keep the tomatoes growing! They tra[...]for staple items at Baulder's store in Redstone. of Jasper E. Phelps and Jennie (Severson) Phelps. Jerry attended school at the Phelps school south of Redstone through grade 6. After his mother's dea[...]one where he finished grade school. He graduated from P entywood HS in 1960. After graduation he wen to work in ash Bros. Garage in Redstone where he is still employed. On 5-19-63, Jerry married Dona Jill Wagenson, daughter of the la e John and Elna (Petersen) Wagenson, a th[...]n, in Plentywood where she graduated in the Class of 1960. The Phelps have lived in Redstone since their marriage. They are parents of 2 children: Toni Lynn, 1-30-68, and Todd Gerald,[...]id interest in old cars for many years. any hours of Jerry's spare ime are spent or ing on his collect[...]nez, Jack, and John Rothwell. 1/2 acre o cars. He is an active, enthusiastic member of The Old Car I or ed for my board and r[...]my Club, serving as Vice Presiden at his ime. He is also President of the sophmore and junior years of high school in Plent ood, and Ruth Reds one Rural[...]ses, and married that same year to Jae oth ell on is curren ly employed at Plenty ood FmHA.[...]en 1923 ed o hi h school and graduated from the Sumatra gomery i[...] |
| growing up on that dry-land farm was the value of hard work and LEONARD and SELMA SMITH perseverence, and most of all, the value of neighbors and friends has By Leonard a[...]I, Leonard, was born at the farm home of my parents, Carl and[...]Mary Smith, (refer to SD I) 9 miles south of Redstone. My education ROY and OLIVE SHERVEY[...]began at the age of 5 at the Leet Country School. This was a 3 mile t[...]eback or a 2 wheeled, one horse cart. I graduated from RHS. Henry and Ella (Garrow) Bedwell. My mother w[...]rned to work hard for little pay. I shoveled tons of snow to the US from Canada with her family. Her mother was a seamstre[...]ring the winter and $1 .50 in the summer. I saved from I have 5 brothers and 2 sisters. My oldest b[...]first cows. In 1938, Dad gave me a 20 acre field of away in 1957. My other brothers are Jay, Lester,[...]low to seed my first crop. Grasshoppers took care of the My sisters are Vera Melena and Terry (Fairy)[...]. good. In 1941 , I bought 320 acres from the county for $900. It took 1). The next Decembe[...]10% down and I had to borrow part of that. In 1942, I bought more with them the cattle[...]achinery, hay for the livestock and land from the Fed. Land Bank. I attended a short farm course at also the pet dog. Mother and the rest of the family came early the next Bozeman t[...]ey came to Redstone in September 1922 by the flip of a coin. He came from Watson, MN with 3 other young men in a Model T Fo[...]On 12-24-44 Selma Lee, daughter of Edward and Gina Lee, (refer[...]to SD I) of Archer, and I were married at the Plentywood Luth[...]Church. The fall of 1949, we purchased the farm on which we now[...]9 miles west of Plentywood, until it closed because of lack of students.[...]attended Homley School for 2 years and graduated from PHS in[...]Having spent nearly 40 years of happy married life together we[...]those years. We are members of the Faith Lutheran Church. Selma is a daughter, was born 1-5-31 . She married William[...]member of AWA Homemakers. We have many hobbies, enjoy squar[...]and 2 boys, Roy William and Brian Lynn. Mary Ann is_married ~o Ray[...]daughter, Carol Jane, married Tim Hjort formerly of Harper and they live in South Carolina. They have[...]Petersburg, FL. They have a daughter, a boy. Mary is a Registered Nurse. . .[...]So. Am. Our youngest daughter, Clarice Jean is married to Mark garage business, he became very f[...]Moberg, formerly of Sloan, IA. They have 2 daughters, Gina Lee and wh[...]Candice Christine. They live on our farm south of Redstone. We moved to Great Falls in August,[...]Smith was born in Selby, SD on 9-20-25 , the son of ning.[...]muel and Margaret Bucklin Smith, and the grandson of John W. and On 7-4-76, we celebrated our Gol[...]912 Redstone settlers. Friends and relatives came from Minnesota, Washington, and parts of I grew up and was educated in S[...]part of almost every summer in Redstone until 1937[...] |
| [...]I returned to the US 6-11 -45. With the exception of the aching school most of the years and the first 8 years I attended[...]n some schools less than 1 our original crew is still intact. I was honorably discharged on 11 ·[...]SO. In I married Primrose Hawn, daughter of Wayne and Lempi Hawn, at 195 , I went to Hingham[...], graduating in 1945. She has 1 brother, Charles, of Cascade, MT. Beezie and I were married in[...]night Hallett. She as the first granddaughter of William and Mary Office and as teacher's ai[...]She was appointed night who homesteaded north of Redstone in 1906. She attended Postmaster 10-15-73, a position she still holds. She is a charter school in Redstone for the first 3 grades, then finished elementary and member of the Redstone Homemakers, was member and Pres. of the high school in Glasgow. She graduated from Columbus School of P. T. Club, 4-H leader for 12 years, member of Sheridan County Mental ursing in 1952 and has[...]een. SD, Glasgow, Wolf Point, and Plentywood. She is also acer- tified X-ray technician and helps in t[...]ths and on 1.3. 77 , started wor ing for he State of Montana at the Job Service in olf Point. The[...]3 began serving as Sheridan County Superintendent of Schools. I am a Past aster of the asonic Lodge in Wolf Point and a Past[...]John, "Bub", Patty, and Prim States. Officer of the 3 Yor Ri e Bodres in Glasgow. I am also a member of the Eastern Star and he El s.[...]born 2-2-60, went to Redstone grade Beezie is a past Rainbow member, a member of Eastern Star, and school and graduated from OHS in 1978 as co-valedictorian. She very ac ive[...]graduated from Carroll College 1982, axima Cum Laude, with a[...]degree in Biology (Pre-Med). She is now in her second year of Medical RUDOLPH L. S 1TH School at U of WA in Seattle.[...]ith, was born Redstone and graduated from OHS in 1980 as salutatorian. He will[...]nd confirmed in the graduate in 1984 from Carroll College with a BA degree in Lutheran fait[...]is ~ he En hsh language hich as different from he Danish language as the beginning of a long association with the Toppe and Willrett h[...]he Lee Grade School and gradua ed familes of alta IL. They purchased our calves for the next 26 years. from Redstone HS in 933. For he last 1O years of he 26, I helped he illretts purchase and e[...]s ship around 1200 calves a year out of E ontana unt" they quit and, or a short ime, a he[...]feeding in 1977. Durin he summer of 935, he en to a CCC Camp in estern e are members of the Redstone United ethodis Church. Prim her[...]. He p ssed a ay has been Superintenden of he Sunday School, also E. Dist Pres. in January 936 at he e of 22. He is buried in he Reds one Ceme e . 956 of he omen's Socie of Christian Serv·ce, a d treasurer of he is sur i d b brother Leonard, sister Irene eser and[...]co ch of[...] |
| [...]ay is now a commercial a Charles was born in Pacoh[...]moved to the Wolf Creek community. He She is also a teacher, as is her , grew up to be an ardent ho[...]Some of the organiza ions Mildred was born at Hendrum, MN 12-25-09. At the age of 15, Fire Warden, Redstone School Boa sh[...]mmunity and later married Peter Rogstad. of the Redstone Baseball Team. They farmed north of Westby for many years. When their children[...]Gordon graduated from t[...]being discharged from the[...]of 3 children. Barbara, Chr ,[...]orn at the family farm home 4½ miles north- wes1 of Redstone on 9-7 -15. In 1932, he too over the management of the farm due to illness of his father, Jens . Tange. ora Stone[...] |
| [...]Debbie Marlene was born 1-22-62. She is married to George fter 2 years of college Ronald moved to Walnut Creek, CA. He Sullivan of Wyoming. They have 1 child, Dustin. Debbie worked[...]area. They live at Redstone. After 36 years of US Government service I retired in 1973. We All of our children were born at Scobey and attended Eagle Creek then moved into a Retirement Park in suburbs of Seattle, WA. and Flaxville sch[...]heast I grew up on a ranch 3½ miles west of Redstone. (Dennis Nathe of Redstone, MT. We had 8 milk cows, so we churned a[...]nd a pony which Dad passed away in July 1941 and is buried in Flaxville. Mother pass- our c[...]Winferd was 7 and Betty was ed away in the fall of 1943 and is buried at Corning, CA. 5.[...]Jones Cafe in Scobey, and for Martin Hendrickson of rural nearest church to us was at Ar[...]urch was later Flaxville. I married Harold Tyler of rural Flaxville in 1940. We lived moved[...]ervices were held once a month. many years south of Flaxville, and later bought a house in Flaxville.[...]with. It took them here for 9 years. Since June of 1981, I have been cooking at the se[...]bounced from one end to the other up and down the coulees. Clarence y husband farmed many years south of Flaxville, wor ed at the managed to jump[...]mes and everyone was pretty much in al hough, he is semi-retired. We have 9 children.[...]neighbors. A few friends had moved from our own neighborhood in Reserve a Fort Ord, CA. He completed his training and is a graduate Minnesota, especially Knut[...]years in the medical field and ational Guard. He is Chef at the Pioneer Sunday dinner parties, card games, and get togethers of all sorts. anor and is still ith the ational Guard.[...]and Emily (Pat) Anne as born 11 -6- 2. She is married to Julius Garneaus'. Hendri[...]ith a 12 by 12 kitchen and a bedroom Reds one and is employed at he Pioneer or as a wai r[...]size, a double bed and a fold away bed for the 4 of us. Har ey Edgar born -12- 5. is married and has 3 One evening we had a p[...]: Francie, ndy, and eva J His · is Jane elly 20 people danced o he music of Clarence's viohn and rs. Grefe at rom Sidney. They Ii t alispell. He is a us for co Drilling the organ. e c[...]es. y . He is married ecca Gof of Plen , Lonni[...] |
| [...]old Edwin Whitney, the second child in the family of Edwin is buried in the US ilitary Cemetery a argrat n, Hol[...]was born 10-5-1910 on the homestead 8 miles south of Redstone. My brother, Richard, and I started school at the LEON ROY WHITNEY home of Jim and Stella Chance about 1 mile west of our place. Then Leon Whitney, the ne t o the youngest child of Dad and Jim Chance built a small schoolhouse on t[...]on Dad's homestead. School south of Redstone. He as gr dua d from on was quite uncertain. Some terms lasted only 3 months of the year. with his fol s to Trout[...]ituation and moved closer to Redstone, 4 miles SE of ran the rock crusher at the US An imon[...]I am the youngest child of Chari s[...]earliest memories were of living on h 4 miles south of Redstone. I gre u[...]childhood are of happy times a ho[...]ayed and helped Dad with the farming. In the fall of y 1fe, Elizab th, our son, Ho a[...]with the proJect 5½ years. I left in the spring of 1940 and went back to Redstone to help Dad with t[...]truction work, mostly dams daughter of Chari and bridges in Washington, Idaho, and ontan[...]remember ho our home in Thompson Falls most of the time smce hen. e have 2 in[...]ired n Spokane 5-18-56. Joan is married to Pete cGo an and lives m[...]o Ida d e drives a school bus. Ins is single and or s at the J. C. Penney s ore m Plent[...]Cre in 937 . H ra n is r at Camp Hood, T . He dI[...] |
| [...]20. Joe returned a couple years eres ing to now how many loaves of bread and pies she baked. I can later and continued farming on his homestead until his death of vividly r member Mother hoeing in her garden all[...]ing nd calf feeding before going to school. Some of our cows had about 1917. to be roped nd s[...]started milking when I was 5. I prided myself on how fast I Ross Robinson-proved up his[...]nd Howard. They left the area in 1921 . This farm is miles around the countryside. the current home of Orvill and Josie Nash. I was graduated from Redstone HS in 1931. I did some substitute Nellie Peterson-daughter of Willis Peterson who also proved up a teaching. ith the country in the grip of the great depression, there homestead. S[...]farmed wanted to. In 1932, I married Alex Johnson from Dagmar. My older their land. They ha[...]Mr. and Mrs. Levi Paul-parents of the Sheridan Co. lawyer, Judge brothers: Howard,[...]REDSTONE REUNION FEBRUARY, 1984 27 years of service. Joy Wigmore passed away in September of 1971 . The Redstone School reunio[...]or. She attends United ethodist Church, where she is a member. were: Mr. and Mrs. Jack P1ei[...]MT; Consuelo (Johnson) County, home for 66 years of her life. She says that retirement is a life Beighton, San Fernando, CA; Vic and Ir[...], Rathdram, ID; Jim and Kay Jensen, Redstone; Mr. from her children nd grandchildren and the frequent visits from her and Mrs. Roland Post, San Francisco[...]ora (Stone) Tange, all of Plentywood; Don and Donelda (Hanson) Tit-[...]both of Brea, CA; Mrs. Irene (Smith) eser, W. Covina, CA;[...]d in February at Dale Lossing. This as the fourth of an annual af-[...]Edna (Bantz) Rundt, all of Granada Hills, CA. he ·[...]her hu band, ed Lo ry, Some names of people living here around the '20s and rly '30s l[...]ren nd 7 gr ndchildren. Jean is an ho eren't men 1oned in he first SHEAI[...]hildr n. a ine is pos m ster nd C[...]of Cr[...] |
| [...]r license was later and prices satisfactory, all of which contributed to the town's growth sol[...]and the overall purchased the Elite Bar from Delbert Nielsen who had replaced the old progress that followed spelled the slow but certain decline of the small building with a new structure. This bar is now owned and operated by town. Cars replaced ho[...]es and livery barns to Bill Soderholm and is known as Trappers. Soren Rungborg and a Mr. be the first to suffer at the hands of newer lifestyles; better roads Casey ope[...]populace was purchased by members of the Lutheran Church, moved, and cen ers meant adv[...]upee, · els orlum, and Arthur Rice. The facility of a livery barn was H. P. Madsen, Jim Heathe[...]Walkonis', and Trappers'. able leadership of George Lund the 1st at. prospered and became one[...]tsen operated the butcher shop and performed some of the best ban ing firms in NE Montana and the larg[...]e ban changed hands and later became MT Nat. Bank of Plen- the only public telephone[...]ice, opera ed by Estelle Kallak Riley in the rear of tionary shop in connection until consumed by fi[...]ouse, Julius Carlson, and Andreas Grosgurth; some of Bank building.[...]en : Viggo Peterson, as depot agent, most of the '20s and '30s; those who served for any Che J[...]Dunn, Francis Swanson, and Jim length of time following Jack were Art Leach, Ray Cybulski,[...]sier, Clarence chemicals, Brad Holm is the local manager and Dave Arnold the area Dalzel[...]nson operated made a float or he 4 h of July Bicen ennial parade in Plen ood. ha[...] |
| nd hills south of D mar. fishin at Medicine Lake and having a fish[...]we were flooding the place so we matter of habit, before locking the door for the night woul[...]arkness could not ascertain what it could be. All of a sudden, he toilets and porches, stringing clot[...]us to help him fences, pushing big rocks in front of doors, and whatever we could drive away the horses from the haystack. To our surprise, the wild hln o do and always he scary feeling on the way home of someone horses scattered in all direc[...]ing happy about what we had done, as much of the hay as we could that had been trampled down.[...]me to our area and what next question was how to protect the haystack from further destruc- fun to sit on the ground in a bi[...]were chores to be done and being barrels of water. He had some fence posts and barbwire and p[...]ire in the out· tub with a scrub board and a bar of home made soap, later on we had a side of the posts. When the weather warmed, Dad dug post[...]a couple up to his time, free use of the open range which was their feed lot. pails an[...]e outside oilet to scrub it do n sisted of 4 barb ires and a post every rod apart. The early[...]hen the open range was fenced, it spelled the end of cold er, bu e h e monster" un[...]I (Author un no n) heard ha joyous sound of "slush-slush" you had butter.[...]at ill ma e your sorrows flee. I've been thinking of it green ca er · g in[...]n i p r n ih here is still a chance to in him in he lovely e enrdes. a[...]o. Pe e earns is lonely and[...] |
| [...]day and night, say they want a wife, whether she is black or white. Frank Palubecki is still waiting, let me give you girls a hunch, who[...]fellow will get a honey bunch. Now all you girls of Archer just think about this rhyme, the boys with[...]girls do not be bashful for we're sure this much is clear, remember there is no such a thing as a next year. When you think yo[...]as moved to the els nutson hom site 18 miles west of Reserve. The site easement now reverted back[...]height of enr ent, 1928·[...] |
| [...]Kellums in her tar paper shack about 4 miles east of the town of '[...]Reserve. Later a school was built 1/4 mile south of the George Hunter[...]was built 1 mile south of the original Hank Williams farm with Whitley[...]of speculation, although, some accusative thoughts i[...]ranchers who were becoming fearful the era of the open range was , tages in a larger school and a lack of students were he contributing coming to[...]ol building still stands in the same location and is the road east of the Andy Fairchild farm and became known as the u[...]card parties, din- short distance south of the Lars Angvick farm. In 1918, another ners or p[...]school was built across the road, east of the John Egeland farm and munity; plus educating[...]rst teacher. This school was later moved 1/4 mile far-[...]the present site which is the same place Pearl Kellems held the first[...]comprised Twp. 33 seceded from the Reserve district and became[...]cricket. Dist. No. 66 later became part of the Medicine Lake Dist. o.[...] |
| [...]UB In order not to confuse the reader a word of explanation is needed. The club held its first organizational I speak of the Hunter School and Eden Valley School; the Hun[...]Mrs. Otto Bentsen; Sec./Treas., rs. graduates of the Eden Valley School in 1919.[...]county lessons and hold various Due to lack of children, the Sunday School closed for a few years, School for a clubhouse and is u but is now active again. The Luther League meets in Medi[...]membership has fluctua ed ove and the ALCW is still actively supporting the Sunday School as we[...]Wanso Lutheran Church, lifting the responsibility of financing lrom the Aid. Thus the Ladies Aid had reached its goal bringing the Word of God to the community. In 1942, the congregat[...]first pastor as Rev. David Stru ness. After years of hard wor and sacrifice anso Lutheran as dedicated[...]ored. In 1966 Fa· h voted o become a member of he Plen Lutheran Parish after the Reserve[...] |
| [...]The first meeting of the Tri-County Fire Department was held in ea Club is interested in betterment for the family, home, co[...]e US Forest Service had muni y, and county giving of their time to whatever is needed or surplused some 4 wheel drive[...]available to the counties of Montana, for distribution to rural areas.[...]ship of the department was comprised of people from Roosevelt, ROCK SPRINGS ZIPPERS[...], Fire Department". The first officers of the association were: James Ross and illie McLeod[...]as 23 and as few as 7 Expenses of the department were paid by contributions of the members. embers have captured many awards; co[...]purchased at national. Besides the wide selection of projects, there also has been the members expense. Several of the members have attended schools fun imes for al[...], and visiting. The The charter members of the dept. are: James Walikonis, Terry presen lead[...]dur Vilen, thea Aasheim who homesteaded east of Reserve in 1907. I graduated y le Abar, yrtle Lyson, Lillian Tischma , Shirley elson, Carl HolJe, from Antelope HS, M C at Dillon, and received a degree[...]s Angvick. The Learn-A- Administration at U of M, issoula; farmed for a number of years and Bi was the only girls club until 1972. It is active in community better- taught in the eleme[...]Lillian woman CPA in ontana. (A product of the Missoula odern Business Tischma .[...]a teacher placement agency. After disposing of the college, we have alen s o guide these young[...]I, a Lee, as born 7-6- 4 in Plenty ood, a son of Semming The fir out roop, o. 2 2, as org[...]ended Eden Valley Grade School, years, e citizens of Reser e, the Commercial Cl nd Reser e[...]s on until he room arm- hi of Cub as heir e ey[...] |
| [...]Larson became my . ··samm a daughter of George and Lottie Blank from Medicine Lake (right in my daughters, to Pete[...]nded Jefferso farming. Sheryl utilized her degree from Rocky Mountain College, Bill- graduating rrom[...]. AAA office, until "C wells. We bought 400 acres of land from Al Folsom estate in 1976 to member of he Wakea Club, a m add to our farming interest an[...]High in 1962, spent 3 ea Some highlights of my childhood memories are: Getting electricity[...]3 years during the Vietnam conflict but was one of the fortunate ones not going there, but served m[...]Project Supervisor for th Being the youngest of 5 brothers has both advantages and disad- ta[...]ars ago, I have vivid campaign. recollections of the horse and buggy days, the old kerosene lamp,[...]ound a hot stove on a cold inter morn- ing. There is a certain amount of nostalgia connected ith the smell of wild hay and horse manure in the old sod barn. Th[...]ch are considered primitive today, are the source of many interesting, pleasant, and orth hlle memorie[...]ntary, Antelo S, U and SU. During some of he summer b eaks, I operated a o a e Cen ral T Ex[...]tourist season a Coo e Ci y. A half section of land (Bate's Farm) as pu chased in 1939 c a[...]include the presen farm ho din s. In 1950 nucleus of a purebr d Angus herd as acqu·red. Toda is mana ed b our son, |
| D velopment Committee and also chairman of the USDA Committee for employed in Alaska, California and Bermuda. His wife, Judy, is pur- Rural Development.[...]re in the He received a special merit award from the US Dept. of Ag. for Service. Suzie and husband, Buzz,[...]on Service. He was named Community is car salesman for Plentywood Motor Sales and he works at Security Leader of America in 1968, 5 years later he received a Dist[...]State Bank. Our daughter, Phyllis Beckhan, is a beautician and hus- Alumni Award from MSU. In 1981 , MSU again recognized his work and[...]rd, the highest citation an alumnus and is in his 19th year in the Navy. They live in Portsm[...]youngest son, joined the Navy after several years of On 7 1-74, he retired as Extension Director[...]ected to the wife, Barbara (Olson) is the Homestead Postmaster. Yvonne Snellman, Bozema[...]several years and purchased 1979 became director of Gallatin County United Way. He was awarded[...]Bowl. We left Reserve with many pleasant memories of our busy lives Torlief is now serving on the Advisory Council of the Bozeman there. In the summer of 1981, Bob learned he had cancer of the palate Senior Center and Gallatin County Thri[...]I could finish school as the United States from Manitoba, Canada. He eventually settled in not al[...]wor ed at Holly Sugar Co., main mode of transportation was a Model T Ford truck. In the l[...]tywood. He collapsed and died on the front steps of the Plentywood first day of his leave was called back due to Pearl Harbor. In spring of Post Office 6-9-51 and was buried at Souris M[...]our The place he lived on is now farmed by Albert Walikonis. children, Jim and[...]cler ed in ed. Lake hardware and painted insides of Lennon G. Adams as born at Dooley, MT 2-4-19, the son of Guy homes for people. In 964, I became a cler in[...]sessor's and Thora Adams and spent most of his growing years between West office in Plenty o[...]Reserve and Broe ton country. am a 38-year member of a ea Club, an ALC member, a 20-year[...]going to inneapolis, M Jae Biggs graduated from ed,cine La e and spent 7 years in the[...]The dams have a son, Lennon Jr., ho is an audiologist in[...]Ford Plant in inneapohs or years: but because of Edi h's ill heal h[...]did un ii June, 977 hen he as forced o ui b cause of[...] |
| [...]My father, Guy Adams, born 4-21-1890, came from Canada with Eunice or ed pa his parents in 191 0 and homesteaded 320 acres, west of Reserve in as secretary at the 1918. My mother, Thora Dahl, came from Minnesota 1912 and Richard Waa came homesteaded 120 acres north of Dooley. Her brother, Arthur, was Luth[...]estead until 1929 when we moved to the farm west of Reserve. The VERN and ANN (WALIKO IS) ADAMS Seversons now own this farm. Through the[...]elt I was resting when I finally got and Lennon of Pl , on the plow! My brother, Vern, and[...]During depressi truck. Once when I took a load of wheat (80 bu.) to Reserve, I got 28e per da[...]he Model T with gas ... 9 gallons, bought 3 sacks of off the motor, era le Bull Durham tobacco[...]oceries. I 'blew' spo es. the whole load of wheat . .. $22 .40, and was broke again![...], farming 18 s with units of the Australian Army. After 76 days m combat, there ere only 66 left of the 200 in my company. We were sent bac to Austra[...]w troops. During this rest period, I got a letter from home saying my brother, Lennon, had arrived in Au[...]e in 1917! I as discharged 6-15-45 a er 1/3 years of service, 3 years of h1ch ere spent overseas. When I go[...] |
| and Beim Schools in Roosevelt Co and graduated from Plentywood in named Rock Spring School.[...]eran Church, Homestead, MT. Rev. and lso a winner of he Wool contest. After graduating from Great Stowell was our Minister. Falls B[...]College in Rexburg, ID, married Ronald L. Allred of Re burg in 1971 and has 3 children: Ronnie, 8; Me[...]rticipates in art shows and was honored as artist of the month. ALMAR AKRE and ANNIE (AASVED) |
| Perhaps the highlights of our marriage is first our children and but are al ays glad[...]we have community. many precious memories of him. Then all our wonderful years living in Reser[...]e winters there as long 5-21 -52, the second of 2 sons. A d, n n as our[...]ted in 1970. H It's hard to believe that it is 35 years since Otto and Ruey 197 4 with a[...]as born Janice Branstetter an 4-2-27, son of Otto and Grace Andersen. His brother, Harold, 2-19-26, 4-1-51, the first of married Louise Forsyth in 1952. They lived in sev[...]brother, Ralph Microbiology in 19 7 K. Davidson of New York City and a half sister, Eloise Behar, Or[...]ss Hospital in AZ and stepsister, Lucille Shelton of Creighton, MO. moved to But[...]ve in Sheridan Co. as In the spring of 1 o does broth[...]n farm west of Reserve. Brother Olav married Oda Winther and liv[...]idan County that fall. Merlin had been discharged from the Navy in 1946 and learned ARTHUR and S[...]lived briefly in Plentywood, where a son of Barbara and Leon Merlin worked for Plentywood Mot[...]he hospital. We wor ed Sharon (Harold Gunn) of Cul on the Lloyd Michels farm that summer of 1948 and moved to O to's ings. His brot er. Ronald homestead in October of that year. We have been there since.[...]of ryi[...]derson, as bo n 1948 and lives in Dothan, AL. She is the mother of our 2 grand· children Rachel, 11 and Ro c[...] |
| married Arthur Anderson of Antelope on 5-25-7 4 and have 2 J[...]children: Rachel, 11 and Royce, 7. He is an Environmental Engineer for I am a member[...]Georgia Pacific at Atlanta, GA. Lance Eugene is a city detective in Lutheran Church of Dagmar. I have worked in Plentywood at the[...]Because of a health problem Jack retired in May, 1981 after[...]5 gallon pails when they converted to burner fuel from coal later purchase) a house from Richard and Alma Paulson who were my a[...]He is proud his parents gave land for the Danish Brothe[...]ome (James and make a trike for him out of a buggy tongue, back wheels of baby Mine Johnson) in Dagmar, MT. I was the third daughter of 5 girls of buggy, and front wheel from wood with an iron band around it. Maybe Sigvart a[...]Mother was born in My early years of working was after school, Saturdays and sum- Minn[...]s. Philip Myers), 3-6-25. We lived on a farm west of bigger. Spent 3 years helping Olga[...]retired, we get I met Ho ard Eldon Anderson from Hoxie, KS while I was working to see fam[...]rnwood School. He then worked with David, single, is in the Army, Fort Riley, KS; and Annette, married to the CCC in Glacier Park and served in the Army from 1941-45. He was Bruce Larson, has 1 son, Eric, and lives in Colorado Springs, CO. a member of the Second Armored Division and spent time in Nor[...]hool, Ii e the other local children . At 16 years of age, he left home to ry the or in orld; first at[...]enjoys gardening and reading his vas collec ion of boo s and as born 11 -9 30 and ha e bro[...] |
| how sore his feet were from walking behind the wagon. Charlie as much in 1/2 hour as did remembers how muddy and wet it was that spring and that the fla[...]the city and made his own money and couldn't see how he could possibly make any money living so far out in the country. Aunt Mary Walikonis heard abo[...]told him to raise cattle. That was the beginning of Ed's cow herd.[...]live SE of Reserve on he fa .[...]raise bees and our trade name is Ro Back row: Charles, John, and E[...]Ire h 1951 and Antinina in 1960. Only 2 of the children reside m Sheridan Oa d[...]But R Ed married Susie Frideres from St. Joe, IA. Charles lives on the G . original farmstead and is not married. John married Joyce James from b Illinois and has 4 boys. They ltve in Seattle, WA where John Is retired m from the Army Corps of Engineers. Helen married Francis Sebastian b and has 9 children. They live in Stoc ett, T. Francis Is a retired railroad employee. Paul marned Janice Tax from edicine La e and d has 6 childre[...] |
| [...]nd Linda, Angela Jean, 3-3-62. James is married to Jill (Leiman) of Fort Benton, F bruary, 1954, Boise, ID. Margaret died in 1959 and is buried in MT and they have 2 sons, Rick James and Timothy Mikel. Angela isof Reserve in 1971 , where they now reside, raising quarter horses, young man nd is buried in Worland, WY.[...]attle drives highlighted Hank's life. In the fall of Daniel D., 12-23 12 Grandy, M , married Marie Pederson of Plen- 197 4, with the aid of 1O local cowboys, Hank drove his herd of cattle tywood 1-1-42. He served in the Army during WWII. They had 1 boy home from summer pasture SW of Medicine Lake. The second took nd 4 girls: Larry[...]ey, and Lori. Dan died 1-23-80 in place in 1977 from north of Outlook with about 17 cowboys assisting. K !ispel[...]were taken across country and lasted 2 days. Two of the[...]LY Frank P., 3 17 14, married Dons Struthers of Yakima, WA and My father, Jake Ber[...]7 at S. Cloud. (Robert Coo story.) one of the first homesteaders in NE Montana, settling SE of Reserve Dorothy , 5 14-21 St. Cloud, married[...]y in 1941 and the wind that blew most of the time. In 1914, during a visit to Chicago, served in he 9th infantr and as discharged from Camp Atterbury, my father married my m[...]. and the EA E Ribbon. He married Helen Hendrie s of Dearborn, I while in he service. They had 3 child[...]and Linda. Jim died at Harbor Ci y, CA -12-79 and is buried at River- side tional Cemetery, Riverside, CA. athew, born in ontana 3 26-26, died in 193 and is buried in Plen ywood. Delores S., - 8-30 in[...]ricia, iii m, and John. Delores died 5-22-62 and is bur'ed at OI mpia, . John Barge died 2-20-53 and is buried in Plenty ood. E hel B rge died 7-5-6 nd is buried in Pa et e, ID. Grandfather ath 1852-19 3[...]IS[...]of[...]is d[...] |
| [...]e purchased a home near a director n the Far Bonner's Ferry and a ranch south of Sandpoint. As the depression Esthe[...]southern California. secretary. She is a pi Father and Mother worked at Farragut N[...]rgot the second son, his broth the people of Reserve. We sisters didn't either and after 57 years, 3 of Inga ( rs. Warren Har ) a us returned in 1983 t[...]rm . We were pleasantly sur- Ivar graduated from Antel prised by the many old-timers who remembere[...]Western T Colleg o us locate places of interest. It was a most memorable experience for[...]family of 1 3 children, 7 By Esther Brekke[...]ral Ho Erling Arthur was born 9-26-11 , a son of John and Anna (Thorson) Homestead, ed1ci Bre[...]Valley near Reserve. Esther Lillian, the 1971 from Antelop daughter of George and Marie (Kleven) Waller, was born 11 ·1[...]Ba ard in icine and a graduated from ed1cine La e High. Shirley is marred o alter elso • has 2 chi den,[...] |
| T, where he is a John Deere dealer. They have 4 children: Amber,[...]uke, and Eli. A daughter, Laura, died at 6 months of crib Plentywood. Steven and Elaine moved[...]. They have 3 de 1h. Beth Iva, 4-29-52, gr duated from Antelope and attended col- children: Michel[...]h served as a secre ary. At the present time, she is working for " anpower" placement agency in Laurel[...]THORWALD BREKKE twin, 4-29-52 , graduated from Antelope HS, attended MSU, Bozeman I[...]All -Girl local elementary school and graduated from Antelope HS; the State Band and later the Army Band at Fort Ord, CA. At present, she is Normal College at Dillon and received my Master degree at UM, manager of a restaurant in San Jose and lives in Fremont, CA[...]schools for 1O years and Cheryl, -6-55, graduated from Medicine Lake HS and entered the U of high schools at Peerless, Flaxville, Charla[...]he graduated with a degree in Jennie Lee of Anaconda, MT and we have 3 children: Karen, Carol[...]d at a bridal shop and sang at various places and is working in a restaurant in San Jose. Kathleen Sus[...]is moved to this area with his mother and brother from Salt Since Ivar's death, I moved to an apart[...]Lake City, TN. In 1933, he rented a section of land from John Davis 976, I ent ith my sisters and husban[...]heim to sightsee and visit relatives. My time now is ta en up and Smiths farmed it before Davis[...]and off, spending most of the day outside as Davis had a lot of cattle. S EVE and ELAI E BREKKE[...]en (S eve), -20-43, was born in Plentywood, a son of farm home. They farmed until 1970 then ren[...]Melvin Ivar and Edythe (Bolstad) Bre ke; grandson of John and Anna Brekke and Agnes Kampen, who[...]or the winter months returning oldest in a family of 11 children: Gary, Arliff, Ronald, Steve, Leland,[...]tarted eating his corn so on the family farm east of Reserve, at ended Eden Valley Coun ry Cu[...]his father for a eacher all 8 y rs. He graduated from and 2 for the coons. But the raccoons didn'[...]Bozeman. He graduated with a got all of it. BS degree in Accounting and a ROTC Commission in the USAF as 2nd In the fall of 982, Curtis and Wilma moved to the Pioneer Manor[...]MMER Steve married Elaine Urdahl, a daugh er of S anley and Lillian By Leonard Bummer Urdahl of Homes ead, T. She was born 1 -18-49 at illiston,[...]ce, Elaine, Janis, and Harvey. I was fifth of 11 children, having 2 sisters and 8 brothers. Dad[...]homes eaded in Crosby, D in 1904, but the rest of us arrived in from edicine La e HS 967 . She a ended Concordia College, 1906. In 1925, I set up a homes ead est of Reserve. This place is oor ead, and gradua ed rom EMC, B[...] |
| [...]t On 3-30-25 she mam d · of me. Kathryn passed away in May, 1981.[...]bought a farm est of R I was born in Long Beach, CA on 5-26-53 a[...]Five children ere California town of Walnut Creek. After graduating from high school, I 10 21 -25; Harvey C. "J[...]8 years. She follo ed by 10 years of dro was Judy Twedt, daughter of Thor Twedt and Olive Akre of Reserve. Elsie's garden prevented h[...]born in Portland 3-25 -54 and had lived there all of her life. Harvey sa a need for impro[...]arning contour farms in the cou nd how to farm. It didn't take much thinking to realize[...]nd farm life very agreeable. Judy likes the quiet of the Elsie have al ays en country, wh[...]th 2 enjoyable occupations- farming in from the ed1cine e the summer and woodworking i[...]as nown for ma ing C The farm is also a nice place to raise our boys. The 2 oldest[...]in 1978, but still 6-8-83. He has the distinction of being the first of the Twedt clan to be to travel. born in Mo[...]nter, in 1909. The overland trip was made by agon from Epping, ND. Harvey was born in clntosh, 8-13-03, the younges of 4 children. His older sisters, living in ahspell,[...]years old, he family settled on a homestead east of Reserve, no o ned by Jerry Thuesen. Grade school[...]and Reserve school hich had been built Just east of the uddy River off the Reservation. He attended 8[...]She as bo n in arren, on 10-23-07, one of 13 chi dren o els and Ing r Pe erson. Th f[...] |
| [...]y Years later, we still found parts of the barn in the fields. Fortunately, Dis bl d since 1979 and is now supervisor of the Agency Branch the climate se[...]ce in El Centro, CA. Emma died 1-12-63 at the age of 46. Doctors anyone has a storm cellar[...]August, a bachelor, homesteaded west of Reserve and lived in a AAGE and MARTHA CHRISTENS[...]one-room shack. He was a quiet fellow from a large family, who didn't By Martha Christense[...]orn in Denmar and immigrated to the US at the age of 18. She Henderson bought his farm an[...]21 -13. I was 3 months old when my family of a family of 8 brothers and 2 sisters. Minnie was born in Jewe[...]s an elementary teacher for 1O years. I graduated from attended country grade school and[...]in October, 1921. edicine La e HS in he class of 1923, attended 2 year college at iles City, Billings, and Dillon. The great depression kept me from get- ting a degree. I married Aage E. Christensen 11-22-30, a son of pioneer parents in he 1906 group. He was 12 years old when they came from Chicago. He received only an elementary education[...]loan, born 10-13-44 . She graduated in educa ion from WSU, Pullman, WA and spent 15 years in social se[...]ctical nursing and attended WSU, Pullman, A. She is employed as a personal ban er at Rainier Bank in[...]istensen. e ere marri 6 years, 11 of those years e lived in Reserve.[...]e years. He started farming west of Reserve in 1929. During the depres- joined he or[...]l in Brockton for a property. eedless o say, some of he old roots are still there. age y[...]children: Elden, orma, and Ralph. orma ( rs. Earl of in grave dang[...]d as a Because of ill heal h, A el retired in 195 . They ent to riz[...]e continued ·o hve here un ii December, 1983 and is no 0[...] |
| C~ris Christensen, my husband, immigrated from lngstrup, Den- the Res rve Farming Co[...]Only 2 came to America, so we always had plenty of folks to visit we ltved on the farm.[...]in a couple of garages a[...]vivid memory of a ty Chris and Vera Christen[...]2 ch1ldr n: J to school in Reserve and graduated from Medicine Lake HS. Gene and Janet and Alan gra Pat were graduates of Kinman Univ. of Spokane, WA and Ruth Ann of Alan in 1963. Jan nd the U of M, Missoula. Gene married Jeanne Hunter from Reserve. Thomas John Pollar 95 (Reserve Story.) Ruth Ann married Jerry Schreuder from Worden, T. in April, 1954, earn o They have 4 children and live in Bow, WA. She is an active member of retired in 4. A re a dance ba[...]hurch. Pat married Bill Jeanotte Gunter, L of Medicine Lake and raised 4 children. She is office manager for Salt has a deg Creek Fre[...]wor at We were members of the Reserve Lutheran Church and ere He is pre active in church and community affairs. Chris[...]conservation and enJoyed the Lutheran Brotherhood of ·ec s ar Dagmar's activities. We sold[...]ed to Huntington Beach, CA. Chris died at the age of 8 . In 1983, I and Tr moved to Spokane, WA where I am currently living and anticipating he arrivals of my first great-granchildren![...] |
| I m the daughter of Frank and lvah Hanchett Carpenter, Winston, MT in 1951. homesteaders eas of Reserve, born 8-18-02 . I have 2 sisters, Joyce,[...]C., lives in Germany and married Linda Soughty from Radersburg, MT 3-24-59. the Reserve area.[...]e. I taught schools at Hedges (be- Johns, now of East Helena, who works for Associated Foods. Robe[...]manages it for Mother, We had 6 children, 5 of which were born in Sheridan Co. Joyce Berth[...]ene Donald was born in Westby, MT 9-11 -30, a son of Chris nd Vera Jensen Christensen. He was engage[...]e was born in Plentywood, MT 7 31 -36, a daughter of urray and Gladys Nelson Hunter. After attending c[...]enneth, a son of Peter and Margaret (Shaughnessy) Connole was[...]children: Tammy ay and Timo hy Todd. Jeanne is an E ecutive Secretary ith Honeywell Ericsson Dev[...]s Region. he ha e rans rred o arious parts of he US uring Gene's career i h Penney's. Their per[...]n he r in 9 an ive h · is heal h fatled . He died[...]• • an is 1ed C n ny never marr[...] |
| children arrived. The pay was $65 a month in the form of a bond, to be Sheridan Co. They c I brat d t[...]on• Reserve, August, 1982 1th h p of t firmed in the Dovre Lutheran Church. of local ladies in charg .[...]remember so well the first time Alphild came home from college in the spring, it was Friday the 13th. She noticed a basket of nice white eggs and decided to make us all some d[...]d learned to make in Home Ee. (We had never heard of them .) Dad got after her for naming the eggs tha[...]was too late and I always Vic as e think of Alphild when I eat deviled eggs, but they have ne[...]een eating storage Reserve Lu her eggs from the cellar. On 3· 1·40, Alphild married Eric Dahl of Seattle and had 2 children, Clarence and Karen. C[...]From Karen and Charles Aurand have 2 sons, Erick and M[...]sperson for Arlington Damgaard Travel. Clarence is in real estate in California. lnternmen Alphild died 7-29-44, at the age of 33, leaving behind a 3 year old Denmar son and[...]rrived m Reserve m July, 1975 to ta e over as gr. of Farmers Elevator Co. and Edna as boo eeper. They[...]. LOUIS he oldest. lives in Coon ~apid~, and is employed at F C in the boo eepmg dep . Raymond h es in Anoka, and is employed at Ban am Office in pis. He is mar- ried to Carol Flugge and has 3 boys: Dean, B[...]. He has a degree in udiology and Speech Pa . and is manager of that dept. a S rong emoral Ho p. S eila has a asters degree in he same 1eld and gr. of a earin clinic. are • a R , hves ,n St. Croi Fails. I and is employed as a coun |
| [...]attend Scobey School. The family are members of the Catholic church. children. Frances K. (Hagen), born Scobey 11 -9-39, graduated from Plentywood HS and married William Hagen, US Borde[...]d C. was born 9-12-43 in Plentywood and graduated from Jon was born on 7-31 -58, a son of Jorgen and Gertrude Egeland of Plentywood HS, State School of Science, Wahpeton, NO and U of North east Reserve community. Jon has 5 sisters: Karen, of the Plentywood Dakota, Grand Forks. He married Be[...]Dee. Betty, Casper, WY; and Tami, U of M student. After graduating from Don and Elsie moved to Plentywood in 1954 fo[...]and worked at various jobs. In the spring of 1981, he returned to is s ill residing in Fergus Falls, M .[...]Jon married Janet Kandas of Plentywood on 6-19-82. ROY B. and FAA CES DAVE PO[...]Janet was born 1-6-60 in Ajo, AZ, a daughter of Ernie and Lenore[...]to Benjamin and Clara Leavens Daven- of traveling and living in many states. She has 4 br[...]retired and lives in Plentywood. Janet graduated from Plentywood HS Frances . Enders in Phillips, WA 6-[...]man Sas . and farmed a few years before moving to Virginia and then Services. She is employed at Glenwood Inc. in Plentywood. Jon and[...]bowling, bridge, and cross coun ry skiing. Janet is ~ membe~ of Wakea Homemakers of Reserve and is currently serving as V1ce-[...] |
| [...]t Boulder. "You'll be walking." They'd told her. Of course. this will all take some "mon". Fo[...]ould not be denied. Surgery, accidents, changing of staff. Made goals and long• I marr[...]When she found hat as, for her, chi dren of right. She's an ER Nurse in Casper, Wyoming. Fou[...]' the ris s in this move are alarming! Jan Kandas is his 1fe. • • They've the busiest life! They'r[...]he a a,ts, ce a eek our arriving. Her long hst of friends. Seems to us I ou nd· and her smile help[...]iven. And, now, if e could e'd erase. Signs of ime and e rou s e've faced. Bu we than you, ea[...]June and Jon ere marred in 1982. Tamara Jo is a freshman a U of • isso la. |
| [...]emember him saying, "Anyone with 6 girls needs a from the Overseas Marketing Institute in Tempe, AZ. Ca[...]fter Allyn, and lives in Mainz, Germany where he is export director for buying the piano that[...]hild, the oldest. Alethea Hancock graduated from the UM, Missoula with a BS The rest of us played the rollers to death. When we tired of that we degree in Business. She lives in Medicine[...]ore they and 2 children, Blain and Kelly. Alethea is employed as the bookkeeper were put to other[...]since we had her sing along to every one of them. Rhonda, the youngest, attended colleg[...]en her sister, Alphild, lives in alispell, MT and is the manager of the Glacier International died in 1944, she immediately left for Seattle to take care of the 2 Travel gency. children. She was so proud of them, like they were her own, and every Bud[...]en. Bud also enjoys hunting and change from busy Seattle. fishing, but what they enjoy most are their 5 grandchildren. Bud and Betty are both members of the Reserve Lutheran Church. During the[...]th friends. homestead SE of Antelope. Sod was broken with oxen and a small so[...]house was built. Supplies were hauled from Culbertson. Ted graduated ROBERT and MALI E (SWA SON) EIDSNESS from the 8th grade at Eden Valley School not knowing one word of Robert (Bobby) born 2 17-22 in Reserve, a son of Norman and English, he was an honor stu[...]idsness attended grade school there and graduated from Antelope HS, but had to quit to help[...]returned to Reserve and his not stop Ted from continuing his education, however, as he maintain[...]d Leland Swanson. Bob has a brother, Allyn (Bud), of Reserve and a sister, Olive ( rs. Scotty Hansen), of Plentywood. Bob passed a ay 12-1-76 in inneapolis[...]and reassembhn . Today their fondest memories are of[...]·rch'lds, ere sellin , he purchased the eas half of he[...]o r c ors nd machin ry. ed di d 12-1 -62. t he a of 53. |
| [...]cher Communi n th '2 He attended State School of Science at Wahpeton, ND in 1944 and muni[...]coming to ontana from in Gordon, deceased; Don of San[...]Diane. Leonard liked all kinds of sports and horses. He died of a heart My father had many attack on 10-1[...]his birthday at the looking for or , but h age of 43.[...]years, he d Hans Evensen. At the age of 4, he and his parents emigrated to the US he[...]mestead claim hde hving n west of Ismay, where he farmed for a number of years. athaneal C n[...]at which time 2 daughters were born, Lois Brandon of Sonoma, CA and Lucille Everson of Plentywood. Pearl died m the flu epidemic of 1918. In 925 Ji |
| [...]when my JONAS FROISTAD of time ith our grandparents, Ethel Jonas[...]nn lives in Marysville, WA and is the married Ole Kampen. Jonas worked on farms[...]ea. rnold , to Culbertson. MT in 1917. From there He married Gerd Kibsgaard from Trondheim, Norway in January, 1954.[...]. and is one of the 1O men who have been there the longest. Asbjo[...]married on ay 5 h at y from spring seeding for he[...]rela ives rom all o er he US a ending. The riter of his s ory[...]rea las fall e enjo ed a e sp'ri ed h nds of his . He is still i[...] |
| [...]spent the summ r s I where they graduated from high school. They entered MSU at a[...]agricultural committ married Terry Nielsen of Reserve. They joined our farming-ranch ven-[...]e, his death 6 26 47 a 75 Brian Goldhahn of Geraldine on 8-27-82 and ranch in that area. Anna d1 d 1 2 26 56 of a 10 As for the rest of my family, I have a brother, George (Reserve[...]raduates: Rick, Linda, and Bruce. Aldana Williams of Payette, ID teaches high school and 1s raising 2[...]HN and JOH ETTE GREFE ichelle and Danyel. Ruth is at Upland, CA where her husband, Howard By John Gref now retired from the Air Force, still works for the space program.[...]Donald Jr. was born 4-2-46 in Plentywood, the son of Donald Sr. Th and Lucille Jensen Gray of Redstone, T. His brother, Rowland, as De[...]and Thora Christensen Petersen, was the youngest of 4 children: Clarence Junior, 2-20-32; Gary[...] |
| [...]ut it on his violin. He taught children: James is married and lives in Arlington, WA, a cement[...]hey had worker and has 2 children; Reece is married, is a welder and has 1 1 15, he was a member of the Dagmar Concert daughter; Rella Rae[...]n Marysville, WA; Shon lives in Arlington, VA and is in the s II drilling rig, but he was still able o play his Army; and Brian is in the Army in Oklahoma. iolin.[...]EN d welding and the mechanics of diesel tractors. James Frasher was born in Froid, MT 8-18-27, son of Andy and ned nd operated the b[...]4 and had 3 children: Andrew, 8-13-06; Froid, now of East Helena, Eidsne s nd Scotty Hanson. He kept h[...]MT; Bertha Cobban, 6-7-15, Scobey, now of Winton, MT (see I t r ye rs or ed p rt time for R[...]Reserve); and Garland (Bud), 10-14·20, now of Newhall, CA, has a He p ss d way in August, 973 .[...]Wolf Creek west of Reserve from Tillie and Pete Kisler. Andy died Clifford G was born in innesota in 1897, a son of Hans and Mary 7-5·64 and Cloy died 9-5-71. H nsen of Grenor , 0. His ife, Edith A , as born in 1900 in[...]rce in 1946 and met Irene Ashe Co or do, d ugh er of Gear e and Elizabeth Bell. (George Bell as a[...]hey were married 6-7•49 after his count ssessor of Sherid n Co. in the early '30s.)[...]ost of these years, James farmed the Hansen place too. I[...]. radua ed from[...] |
| [...]on he boar d Olive, only daughter of Norman and Clara Eidsness, was born for y[...]r folks were married in 1916 and homesteaded west of Reserve. They also operated a store in Reserve wh[...]r father sold his store to Soren Rungborg because of ill health and passed away in 1948. Her mother co[...]e died in 1968. Olive has 2 brothers: Allyn (Bud) of Reserve (Reserve story) and Robert, deceased. He[...]ve attended grade school in Reserve and graduated from Medicine Lake HS in 1938 . After graduation, she worked for a year in the office of Or. Swartz and Dr. McGill in Butte, MT then returned to Plentywood, where she was employed in the office of Dr. Storkan.[...]esse Coo Clar farm near Antelope the first year of their marriage here Seo y as employed for 1 5 y[...]ban moved o Plentywood They moved heir house and from Reserve to Plenty ood and Olive resumed o ban she retired in 1972. Scotty farmed est of Reser a carpenter[...] |
| d2 dren. Ann r d from W Ila Walla as Flathead Co. HS in Special E[...]a ife, June, have 3 girls Arthur. Alida is a Jafra consultant and Gary is a diesel mechanic. . g[...]cher. Inga's husbnad, Bob, retired from the AAC in 1981 and Inga us[...]retired after 25 years in the Nursing Dept. of the Immanuel Lutheran is ood chain.[...]kinds of farm work.[...]In the summer of 1962, my father and mother, Jack and Leora[...]from Roscoe, MN. My father had been employed with his[...]manager of the Sheridan Grain Company in Reserve. I attended[...]at Reserve through the 7th grade. At the end of that year the Reserve[...]won a silver bet buc le A er graduating from Medicine Lake HS in 1971 , I began college nd[...]2, he has been a cowboy all his member of the Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity. I graduated from Minot Ii e. trailers to transport his roping horse. State in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Science. For I lo er my mother, ho is 94. For a portion of the time between 1971 and 1977, I worked as the[...]ed i h retarded youth. As a manager of the Raymond Grain Company and returned to Reserve[...]ness, Sheridan Gram Company d bors of our on ana days will always be and Reserve Agri-Business, until April of 1979 when I started Mike's[...]On 10-7-79, I married Linda Gilbertson, a native of Henning, , GEBORG ESPELA D H[...]is a graduate of Henning HS and oorhead State University,[...]21 ntelope, T, baptized nd Bachelor of rts Degree in Social Wor . We have 1 child, athe[...]n 2-30-81 . V II y nd r d from igh school in Plen- In January of 1984, e sold i e's Clo hing. I began o work for[...]Y ood. Linda is a Travel Agen at AAA Travel in Plen y ood.[...] |
| [...]ollege to become a Wenatch e, WA, who is 3 teacher, but Jimmie had other ideas[...]his father whistled the tune. In the spring of 1929, they all moved to Reserve, MT. They farmed 9 miles west of Reserve, after picking rock and breaking virgin s[...]ian Reservation. They have enjoyed the fellowship of the Seventh Day Adventist Church since 1929 and h[...]her horses. Robert transported the mail from the depot to the post office by am1ly liv pushing a cart. Margrate, a daughter of a gardner in Scotland, enjoyed ·[...] |
| [...]ent several surgeries and had a thumb constructed of bone he lunch inside with us. I remember the Satur- from his fore-finger. u[...]tree and the Commercial Club s of candy. inter, I remember sliding[...]. under the able leadership of Hertha Lund. In 1938, I Front[...]rom edicine Lake HS when I was 16. Our means of graduated from Odessa HS, is married and has 1 child. Brian, born in[...]riven by r. Riley. I Texas, graduated from Odessa, is married and has 3 children. Cindy,[...]uring the school year, I (Beidler) Holdeman of Freeport, IL and is of German descent. In 1924, sch[...]he moved to Sheridan County to homestead west of Reserve in the su I or ed 6 day[...]. They farm- it. I could send for m terial out of the catalog for 2½ a yard and ed an[...]rs and then met ( elson) Flakne. She Is of orwegIan descent and belongs to the rrie[...]en , ob rt Han s), is. Our oldest son, Gene, in an au o acci[...]ed. e 963 nd o her is living in he nursing 00[...]e of[...] |
| [...]in the Assembly of God church .[...]Peder and Aileen Holm of R serv Beatrice Jensen of Dagmar. Bra[...]of Con-Agra, Inc., a iltzer[...]48 at the John Flakne ( ane's brother) home west of Plentywood to Marie and Leonard Holdeman. Paul gre up on his father's farm west of Reserve, attended Wanso school through 8th grade and moved with his mother to Plen ood and graduated from Plentywood HS in 1967. During the summers of his high school years, he worked on Julian Tiegen's farm east of Plen- t ood and for Peterson otor sales. He[...]g an · cars, raveling, and home movies. He is a member of the Plen od Fire Department. On 9-8-[...]hers and sis ehl. Linda Gri m, Dallen and Jerry of Plen ood; and Jud u pa |
| 1 · od. She gr duated 1rom the U of M, school in rural Sheridan Co. for seve[...]eck, while Murray was working on the construction of the dam there. a ,[...]Of this marriage, 3 children were born: Jeanne Marie[...]she as a Sunday School Beach, CA and is head receptionist for Greyhound Distributors in t[...]City of Commerce. hi h ne er I c ed in their household is pets, in d nd a I alico cat, ha you ould call a b is d of utdoors and eighs all of 25 s th ve no plans or retiremen .[...]U TEA cond on of George and ay Hunter,[...] |
| [...]r ul (Jacobsen) Ibsen. My parents came to the US from Denmark when community and e lov[...]De aye) of Cut B T a[...]nd d In July, 1941 I married Darlene Johnson of Whitefish, MT. We Plen y ood HS m 1 moved[...]They have 2 children, Lacey and 1tchell. Richard is a plumbing contractor in Seattle, here they reside. Doreen is a UM graduate and orks as a secretary in San Francisco, CA. She Is married to Ben Cavm and they have 3 children: Lis[...]ddle on, Coeur d'Alene, ID; and Irene Thorstenson of Chataroy, A. y ife and I are members of Christ Lu he ran Church and I belong to th[...] |
| d d isory council m ber to the State Board of moved to Redding, CA and bought property where Aage worked in A ricul ur . H is a ber of asonic Lodge and maintenance until his retire[...]id to rest in Anderson, CA. sonry. He is past Directo at'I Wheat Foods Founda• Marvel graduated from Medicine Lake HS and married Jesse P[...]ns Club, past 4·H leader, past member Jones from lllionis in Great Falls, MT. They moved to Richmo[...]James Lyle, . Paul on the inequities of gr in freight rates in E MT 1959. Jesse passed[...]Harold Majerus in st pres. of Community Oil Co., Reserve; a 1962. Francis[...]fter his cnty ood; a member of Plentywood Lutheran discharge worked in th[...]nder VFW Post o. 4018; a member of carpenter and for the Salvation Arm[...]; ember T State ASCS Comm.; a member of passed away in 1977 from cancer. Paul lives in Redding, CA and has 2[...]We are very proud to be from Sheridan County and our good times[...]ildren are cherished, also the many good memories of all F ren ming it L Imp. This bu[...]DAGMAR JENSEN oved into Plen ywood in Dec. of 976 after 25 years on the By Carolyn Leer[...]mily close by. Jorgen Carl, son of Hans and Anna ielsen Jensen was born in[...]in 1928. The ov 890, as the first of 3 children born to Jens oldest broher, ie[...]citizenship 11 -21 -29 and homesteaded west of Reserve. s children nd settled in Albert Lea, , here Dagmar arie, daughter ofof 11 children born and raised on[...]in 1925 and lives in Idaho. . of Schools. In later years, this same s.[...] |
| [...]is and Anna Peterson, at Culbertson during is still driving car an 1929-30, Chris helped w[...]red by threats due to the war and German invasion of Denmark. co s, tur eys, chic ens, Fearing for his safety, he hastily returned to the US. From 1942-45, om and I used to sho Chris served[...]o the Richey, MD. In 1947, he purchased 40 acres of Alfred Larson's on Saturday afternoon homestead west of Reserve and with rented land from the BIA, Os aid o 1th a chocolate Anderson[...]He still lives in the house he purchased in 1954 from Delbert to n b c ielsen in Res[...]the Air Fore m 1952. I am the first son of Robert and Teresa (Cybulski) Jensen, born[...]reme When my parents moved back from assachusset s in 1956, I attended Reserve grade s[...]m 1973. I ventured on to SU in 1977 and graduated from the Farner school. I moved bac and started farm- ing 1th my father and on 7-29 -78 married Jill Ru herford from Raymond. ry[...] |
| [...]our such as: my 4 classmates, the ringing of the cowbell for fire drill, the[...]'s lummy sticks, and Mr. Olsen of Columbus, Altar Society and Guild, Bridge catching our class comparing papers! Mom and Dad taught me how to · chool ctiv1ties, sports,[...]1973 I was the Jr. Delegate from Sheridan Co. to the State Conven-[...]ock for his corrals! I · he second son of Robert and Teresa Jensen of graduated in 1973, attended Minot Bu[...]e school closed and wor ed at Sheridan Grain from 1976-81, then he and his brother, cin[...]Mike, bought Western Drilling (water-wells) from Albert Andersen of ur f boys in town were[...]thy started Sunshine Preschool, h of own to fish carp. I al ays enjoyed ta ing does part-time secretarial work, gives piano lessons, and is a crop my p rents disma , like[...]Deere adjuster for FCIC. We are members of the St. Joseph's Catholic church[...]ur in Plentywood and are active in Knights of Columbus, Guild, and Wakea i e er[...]and combine. One time on he mple of grain hopper, and ended up GEOR[...]I as born in Dagmar 9-24-14, the oldest of 8 children of William r. olm[...]. Th c 'n roll came and from Antelope HS in 1930. As I thin about hat we did b[...]or entertainment, I recall such events as the 5th of June at the ce he c[...]projects and meetings of the Literary Society, hist card parties, 4th of July at[...]s and celeb embers of ance group.[...] |
| [...]e Our stay in Reserve produced our family of 4 children . Donald, |
| [...]Agne , w s born at Outloo , MT 11 8-21, daughter of James life was farming. He passed away i[...]oined 9 sisters and brothers at the family arm E of Outloo and attended school in Outlook, in the win[...]ters and lived with an uncle, Paul Kanning, south of Grov hv d with her nd e walked 1/2 mile to catch[...]urchased the place known as the In he spring of194 , I ent to work with Blanche Loupe cooking SOO post office, (Steven Kaniewski farm) west of Reserve. for Gus ner's crew of 20 men, some worked on the Reserve He married Rosemary Wandler, from Belfield, ND, at Wolf Point, lev tor he was bui[...]nd ft r we ere married, we moved to the farm west of Reserve and Rose spent the winter of 1933 in Plentywood and moved to his wher we s ill[...]grabbed and jolted him from the machine, in front of the one-way disc[...]bruise on the side of his head, and other minor injuries. He felt he ha[...]ped rather lightly as the one-way weighs a couple of tons and[...]were the Fred and Rose were members of the Faith Lutheran Church at best On 7- 6-5 t 7:3[...]iolin, so both played for dances s large slabs of ice hat ould sha ter hen i hit and have never[...]eorge as I our, D on 2-11-09, a son of Ferdinand Ii d ith n uncle south of Redstone .[...] |
| [...]Die was a long-time ber of th Arm Eunice Davenport came from Virginia, MN to visit her brother, for many years.[...]farm was a safety engineer for t e s west of Reserve where they were charter members of the Wanso ment in Glasgow. Lutheran[...]sed away suddenly on and pumped water from t da 1 0-22-50, at the age of 37, when Irene was only 2 days old.[...]was busy for several years with all he activities of school, Sunday School, and church. The children loo ed forward to the end of the school term when the family moved to the farm[...]interest and he provided ell for them. He retired from ac ive farming in 1970 because of a heart condition and e usy in hi[...] |
| [...]10-24-58. All 8 children graduated from Plentywood HS and MSU,[...]did substitute teaching, while Harold is single and resides on the home place and enjoys g[...]mother in California. He purchased part of the Sebastion place and lives[...]ck, ND. He has ol nd Eileen is a substitute teacher. They worked for the Bureau of Reclamation for 11 years. Mauretta lives in pu t of Choteau in 1983 nd continue to farm in the Gillette, WY. She is married to Ed Hoffman and teaches school. Fl[...]Ronald is single, lives in Dear Lodge, MT and works for the[...]works for a floor covering firm. Lauren is single and resides at home. My uncle, John, nd his son, Edward, were residents of Sheridan Lauretta was a hard w[...]d working in the garden. County. John, the oldest of 6 children , was born 0-15-1880 in[...]OLAF and GINA KROGSTAD lso from Li huani and their only child, Ed ard, was The 4 children of Olaf and Gina Krogstad are Maurice, born[...]Wanso elementary school. Vern served in the Army from 1942-45, farmed d or ed for o[...]. He and his wife, Faye, have 2 daughters, Sandra of Mead, WA I ed bout. It never bothered my dad to and Gayla of Havana, LA and an adopted son, Mark, at home. Mar[...]worked in Spo ane. She married John M. Rashid of Minneapolis, MN in[...]50. in he Army from 1942-45 and saw considerable action in the Pacifi[...]d married ildren from a previous marriage. Rita,[...]reside nd Dale is a AURICE and LAURETT ur er of Ernie[...] |
| [...]Sigf ri d Joop from[...]4-29-19 to Hans H. and Alma (Petersen) Larsen SW of they have 2 sons, Reserve where his fathe[...]An m born on the Indian Reservation west of Reserve. He had 1 brother, Hans, d1 9.7[...]disappeared and Her mo r h after hours of searching, they noticed his favorite cat sitting[...]hole with only a playi ha small patch of sunburned scalp visible in the hole. Andy still h[...]rve and ashua and Ju graduated from Medicine Lake. He attended School of ines, Butte and[...]ic transferred to MSU at Bozeman and was a member of the Phi appa past of[...]joined his father in the operation and expansion of Larsen farms.[...]n ure He married June lsen. daugh er of Jens |
| P Is, ID nd 2 d ughters: arie Ann and Katie pre[...]la) he married Margaret Clark in Spokane WA and is survived by her in s F 11s[...]I was born 6-25 -31, the fourth child of George N. and Hertha Lund.[...]I attended grade school in Reserve and graduated from Medicine Lake[...]from Laredo, AFB, TX and advance training at Maddy, AF[...]F-94. The remainder of my military time was spent at Elmendorf, AFB,[...]On 6-12-54, I married Delores Smith, a daughter of George and[...]n born 11 -22-33, graduated from Stanford HS and attended MSU. We[...]we returned to Reserve and r nd Arlene moved from Reserve to Pinehurst, ID in the spring[...]und Hereford ranch. The younger 3 children: Mona, of 962 nd rt or s as a journeyman electrician on con[...]C rl s born 3 1 1895 in S od, Denmark one of 6 children of Flying N herd from Glasgow. Our bulls were sold in production sales[...]11 sales there. On 12-13-76, we had a complete is ers: in , Sine, and Petra, all deceased. Carl died 2-14-78. dispersion sale of our registered cattle in Billings. At the present[...]director; and president in horn s e d claim north of Hinsdale, T or 2 years and built a house on 1970 and 1975. Our use of a performance testing program with cattle Sheep Cr e est of Reserve, s arted a cow herd, and farmed some[...]Farmer in 1972. I as elected a county member of the local govern-[...]vie commi ee in 1975, and have served as a member of[...]leaders and are active in our church. Delores is a member of akea[...]member of e hospi al au ilia and Communi y Concert ssoc. an[...]is a presen presiden of he Sheridan Coun Ex ension Homema er's[...] |
| She is married to David Rasmussen and lives near Antelop[...]n: Beth and Blake. Tom earned a degree in finance from MSU visiting h r fath h, and is presently an ag loan officer for the First National Bank m graduated as v Lewistown. He is married to Shannon Shy who is a lab tech. Mona State ormal C attended Carroll College and graduated from Seattle U m medical as a fligh line a[...]Pete and Est Claire attended MSU, graduated from Colorado State U in biological Pete's mother an science and from Creighton U in an accelerated nursing program. Sh[...]d Lt. Mark Marty, an engineer with the Army Corps of Engineers realty business. Claire is employed as an RN with St. Joseph's Hospital in Tacoma, WA. the Antelop Cre Kent graduated from the AF Academy in Colorado Springs with a[...]rned his wings at Reece, Lodi Area Board of AFB, TX and is now flying KC 135's at Ellsworth AFB, SO.[...]ve near Lewisto n Dorthea Lyngaas. H where he is a real estate agent. They have 4 children: Ronald[...]ives in Oxford, England and ept the am,ly and is studying anthropology. They have 4 children: Ahsa[...]d Matthew. Doris (Mrs. David Freeman) lives in mg of Forest City for a Prussia, PA and is director of curriculum in the Upper Merion School gradu[...]Peter Nelson born 7-31 -04, Bowbells, D, fifth of 6 children of Eric ma els J. and Annie Sorensen Lund who came to the US from Oenmar alter while still in their teen[...]re · s enlisted in the US avy. He U of issouri and as assign European Theatre nea[...] |
| [...]Judy (Mrs. Earl Friede) of Culbertson; Jack, a student at NMC,[...]vice of the Navy, he went into radio broadcasting 12 year[...]rth, born in D mar, T 12 1 •14, a daughter of Walter and ND. They have 3 sons: Ry[...]ii 1925 wh n my parents moved to a farm west of Reserve Arizona. Through the years, we h[...]wasn't needed at The highlights of our 50 years of marriage were raising our Dad in the fi[...]g until he was 21. and again on our 50th, 1983, is a memory we will always treasure. nt[...]r.) de o come back and homesteaded west of Reserve a ' by 1 · shac htch h[...] |
| with Getty Oil in Salt Lake City, UT and Rosemary is a systems analyst 12 C with Ralston-Purina, S[...]Jae , The Madsens living in the town of Reserve until they retired and schools settled in Pasadena, CA in February of 1946. Their friends, Halvor and Agricult Anna[...]e Charles Brightsman family moved to a farm north of L g1slati • Dooley, MT. The[...]oved to the ont Charles Klisis farm west of Reserve. he[...]her parents, Joe and Wali onis and brother, Joe, from Philadelphia. PA 3-1-19 o e . lisis home, a relative of her father's. Amelia, 3-11 -14, and Joe Jr[...] |
| [...]WI. 1968 nd I ter she married Chillis Hill, who is now deceased. Johanna I returned to wor[...]r, ID nd wor s for the school district. Her hobby is Yakima Valley and worked for the Perham Fru[...]Lake. Doro hy Ann s th third child of John and Louise, born at 0 m r 6-8-23. She sp nt most of her teen years a Reserve and mar- ri d D lb[...]ia born t Dagmar, T 1 26-26, married Wayne Dudley from Seymour, 0 at Por land, OR in 1944. They have 2 c[...]cy. In 1948, hey moved to Reserve and yne s is ed her father in his meat market. Later, hey moved to In 1955, I married Yvonne Monroe of Zilliah. Our son Randall is a Spo ne, A where they still ltve. ayne operates Spokane Fish Co. graduate of Yakima Valley College and works as refrigeration[...]for Stadelman Fruit Inc. where his wife, Tamala, is employed. They yne r very ctive in olf and[...]ving to Havre, T where she was a fashion from Kenmare, D to homestead near Antelope, where Dale[...]wn in Idaho and in 1908. He graduated from high school at Antelope, attended h d son, S ipp r. Later Gloria marri d Earl Bishop of Benton City, WA inneapohs Business Colleg[...]d to he ranch in 1945. He also worked for th ASCS from he am1I meat m r et. John and his mother moved[...]Reserve, at ended grade school here and raduated from ed1cine L e HS. He joined he Army in 1958[...] |
| sioner. He was also a Deacon of the Lutheran Church at Reserve for els as just 9 mo several terms. He is a member of Masonic Lodge No. 99, Al Bedoo Eden Vall y, here Shrine, and the Order of the Eastern Star No. 66 . Catherine was a Den O[...]sident at Medicine Lake. She belongs to the Order of the Eastern get discoura an Star No. 66 (Worthy Matron 1955-56) and was a charter member of continued to ke p Chi Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma society and also served as before us. Both of treasurer and president.[...]very good years fo We spent the summer of 1955 in Anchorage, AK. Dave and Mike and[...]and educational sum - all bad They mer for all of us.[...]out of mischief. Dore n JOHN J . and BARBARA MURRAY[...]and woul tch Catherine (Sando) Murray of Reserve. He has a sister, Barbara, born his[...]e There e al family lived north of Reserve where they farmed and ranched. John's[...]ohn attended grade school in Reserve. A highlight of his early years rath was the summer of 1955 spent living in Anchorage, AK where his[...]Elmendorf Atr Base. He perien graduated from Medicine Lake HS in 1962 and then attended U ,[...]D to Gene and Jane rememb r h" Popescu of Plentywood, MT. Her brother, Randy, was bo[...] |
| [...]h ir r d d es, he stunning color of his eyes always was dried out. She was c[...]mile as always the Lutheran faith from Rose Hill schoolhouse. rais d many arm nim Is and worked many days in the WALTER and SHIRLEY NELSON |
| [...]s. Danish classes, and all reser a1io sorts of singing "to keep everybody busy" and students of all ages 1922 e attended. Each student's[...]storm and surprised to find a mink in one of them. He took it home to Grandpa ould s[...]. acres into er . Dad graduated from Antelope HS in 1939 and started college m[...]. 3-17-45, schoo o d the only child of Margaret and Alfred Hoyle from Blackpool, Englan~. CCC e n Dad wa[...]tates. I was born in and e u n March of that year and Mom and I arrived in Reserve 2 mont[...]In until she passed away in 1958 and is buried at athaneal Ceme ery at daugh Dagma[...]so bought the Elite Bar with Chris (Claus) Jensen from Soren Rungborg. !n January of 1949, he bought out his partner and built a ne ba[...]rn. In 1979 we ere all saddened by the dea h of my grand at r, Jens. Grandma Agnes moved off the[...]e "d s ~ e Pioneer anor, here she is frequently called upon o en e ain fello re[...] |
| [...]for 6 years. He married Eileen Granning, daughter of and one brother, at birth. annin , rural Flaxville. She graduated from Poplar HS Ida went to Hiawatha grade school, Dagmar, 2 years of high school hey farm, raise[...]orses on the former at Kalispell, graduating from Antelope HS. She taught Roosevelt and[...]er, Vic, as born 11 27 1897 in Chicago, IL, a son of J ns nd arie ielsen, homesteaders in Dagmar, MT I[...]nd orked nd lived in he Dagmar/Reserve area most of his life. During the depression years, he ent to[...]rk and I ter re urned to Sheridan County. Because of failing health, he moved o he Pioneer anor in Pl[...]Home here he died 2-2-76 . Vic touched he lives of many people, old and oun , b cau e he cared abou[...]Reserve until it closed and graduated from Medicine Lake HS. They all[...]eattle, WA offices until she married Don Tangedal from[...]estby. They live in W1tchita, KS, where Don is v. pres. of all Div. of och Industry· also v. pres. of atador Services, Inc. and pres. of Pro-[...]Richard Dodge 1s married to Jane Webber of Sidney, T and live in[...]Helena, T where Dick owns Dodge Data Systems and is a consultant[...]Bee y and Elizabeth. Dick and Jane are graduates of U , By ester ielsen[...]issoula and have their asters degree from SU, Bozeman. son of Jens and Agnes Cindy gradua ed from SU and is eaching 5th grade in Polson, T[...]2 years and graduated na ive. go his degree from U of and teaches at ic ing Horse[...]D gmar gra ua ed from U of , 1ssoula and lives m Sidney, T here she[...]s an accoun an or Child Smt h. Scot , our ou est, is a[...]er a couple bac surgerie , I decided to ge a ay from the[...] |
| [...]o n r and J Co Michael, son of Ove J. and Mary Nielsen of Medicine Lake, and Reserv . H d1 71 Norma, daughter of Allyn (Bud) and Betty Eidsness of Reserve, were attend d G n married on 7-[...]d school through grade 6 in Reserve and graduated from Medicine Lake HS in 1972. Norma attended National College of Business m Rapid City, SD and earned a diploma wi[...]ike and Norma and his father, Ove, purchased part of the Parent farm which Ove had been leasing for se[...]ill health. That farm was the original homestead of Skov ielsen, i e's grandfather. Augmenting the fa[...]uding the Emmaus Lutheran Church By C north of Coalridge.[...] |
| [...]assed away on 6-7-81, hours after the celebration of their[...]or ay, a son of r. and Mrs. Ivar In 1966, for the conclusion of her autobiography, Theresa wrote:[...]hat the future holds we do not know-happy that it is a closed her er. He had brot[...]teacher of little children. I have tried to give each little[...]person who would ive away the shirt from his back a variety of schools in which my parents taught. I attended Me[...]e lived in this area until his death, 3.5. 72 and is Lake HS and graduated from Opheim HS in 1955. I earned a Bachelor's[...]Degree from MSU, Bozeman and a Masters Degree in English from UM,[...]ived in Coon Rapids, MN (subur- Ther , a d u hter of Ole and Annette Grimsrud, was born 7-8-05,[...]ge. n lop ith her p rents in 919 and graduated from Plentywood HS 2 , ttended iles City eachers'[...]hy (written I am the youngest child of Magnus and Maria Mork. I have 4 durin heir inal e r of e ching in Reserve): "What brave people we[...]prepara- Springs school and graduated from Medicine Lake HS. I married John tion! I h d 2 st[...]Orth, born 1919 in Valley City, ND. He is retired and we live in mor than hose poor ids ha winter. Two of my pupils were Orvin in Clatskanie,[...]Seattle Telephone Co. and husband, John Fisher, is a longshoreman. ere lso there."[...]Kristen, Stephanie, and Lindsay. Carol, 2-13-46, is a Bert as born in Halloc , 2-27 1900, graduated from Hallock housewife and husband, John Sull[...]re Dee Ann S, h onl boy in his class. A veteran of WI, he attended he U of and wins, Donna and Darlene. They li[...]eachers' College before moving to the is unmarried and a sawfiler in Kalama, WA. Michel, 3-12-50, is a small tb area o each in rural school and[...]·m asheim as his 2nd grade studen . In the fall of Pamela and John. 26, my father h[...]Grove school, he introduced himself on the prete of nee in addi ional s udent des s. After ha in rodu[...]hou m far from the old home place, I try to[...]here up e of years. Brother aurice, hves[...] |
| [...]orth Da ota bef mother a professional cook. From her, he learned that a bit of oatmeal Petra and m in the sauerkraut added s[...]ar• College in Billing ried Louella Ester of Chilton, WI 4-19-17. There were no children. For[...]ving my brothers and m bought 900 acres SW of Plentywood. They brought a team of horses, dam had a pa ial f chickens, fur[...]am d Milwaukee markets. Louella died in 1933 and is buried in the Catholic as at ort Pee . e C[...]months. Earl Fellbaum as Supt. In 1941, of m h e bought the Dr. Stor an ranch on H1way 16, south of Plen ood. A e ra This purchase must have[...]move. We milked 19 cows and m the blizzard of 1942, the sno as so deep on the barn that w[...]fo a stool. In 1944, I as elec ed Co. Supt. of Schools. a ·ng o ·ce -22·4 . That same day[...]e e F an lin (Bu ch) Lund and Shirley 1llard. Dou is an rcian and Judy a licensed beau ician, 1viog[...]f G' s 6-5-82 ·n Po Ii es in Billin s ere he is conn c ed i a ia n. ELS PAULSO |
| [...]applied for a job with the Ranchway Feed Company of Denver, CO. Ov di dvie o Glasgow, MT; Seena ( rs. Paul Gunderson) of Being an experienced feed and livestock man, the company appointed II g, ID; Clarence of Sheridan, WY; Kenneth of Berdentown, J; him to public relations an[...]tates to check rl n ( rs. hur Lesterb rg) of Pinehurst, ID; Alton of Cheyenne, and promote business to dealers hand[...]4 51 at Comertown and my dad, who had been of the dealers and ranchers called him "Big Pete". T[...]tober, 1980. They died a nd I are members of the Reserve Lutheran Church and Max only 18 hours apart after more than 70 years of marriage. erves on he Church Council. We enjoy[...]Thora was one of 1O children born to Niels C. (Dakota Man) and CAR[...]C rl nd Josephine (Olson) Pe erson, formerly of Bainville, T ceased), 4-8-1898 in Iowa; De[...]ld (deceased), 2-12-05 in North Dakota; I, on of Pe er nd Sophia Peterson who had immigrated from Den- Esther VanAsselt, 4-2-07 in North Da[...]eased. Josephine Olson Clarence was one of 13 children born to Niels and Inger (Sorensen)[...]born 12-1-05 in Minnesota, a brother to Gertie is er ailed wi h their parents o the US, settled in[...]r her o decide o ma e Bainville her home. As many of Plentywood T; and George Petersen, 8-22-[...]na es of Reserve in 1937. To his[...] |
| retired from farming. They celebrated their Golden Wedding 6-1[...]nity Hall with family and friends and in the fall of Cora Plai an 1982, they moved to Plentywood[...]ed as a me Clarence (Junior), son of Clarence and Thora (Christensen) I[...]Judy Gray, June, 1948. He graduated Thor from Plent o from Medicine Lake HS in 1950 and briefly attended col[...]teven, born in Joliet, IL 6-29 -65. Both at• of Thor, , tended school in Indio, CA. Kim graduated from College of the Desert, hide is ta Palm Desert, CA and is now attending US International University m San Diego, majoring in Physical Education. Steve is presently attending COD as a freshman. Juni[...]1961 and Esther spent many hours recording losses from safe boxes and seeking their replacement. They mo[...]Richards I came to Sher dan County in April of 1979 to or to Thorn ood Co. I as previousl[...] |
| [...]mar- before Agnes was born. Vincent Robertson is a friend of a Mr. Daven- ri d John W t ins nd has 3 children:[...]n farm). In 1917, 4 Robertson brothers came from Danvers to build on their John was born 9-[...]ia Nagler was born newl acquired homesteads sou h of Redstone. They were John, An- 12-23-189[...]-5-16; Leroy, 8-2-18, died 11-14-64; Vin- h men of th community helped get the school district organ[...]It still sands on the Gordon Robertson farm. Some of the children I remember ere the rogstads, Calvert[...]RONNEI he Hatfietds; who for ime drove a team of goats on a small wagon to Peter was born in Bergen, Norway, a son of Christopher and chool. One day the oa s opened[...]e settled in the Reserve area and worked te II of it. We all donated some of ours and hey got along fine. on many farms[...]im at the Green Parrot. He lived his Ye ger. Some of the neighbors I remember were the Swansons,[...]Niels S. and Maren Jensen ·r and las le er off of heir name. They had he pos office and sold[...]there 4 years. His father and a cousin of his mother's, P. L. Jensen, John, Gordon, To[...]e advantage o the Homestead Act in W of Dagmar. His father built a sod house on the homes[...]school in a sod schoolhouse and had many memories of his school ony came later a -room houses. I coo ed for he men. Tony days. He old how he and other boys would sweep the walls and reall[...]cows, a binder, a wagon school was he least of priorities if here was work to be done. They d[...]8-24-20. Lois as a smaJI girl hen her mother died of[...]day from cancer and is buried in a Scobey ceme ery. Elmer passed[...]The Farmers Co-op ssn. of Dagmar bought he implement in[...]ro eries nd hn of G mbl •S o mo hard are as added for e ra[...] |
| [...]live father's rela 1v s a D II L e, east of Homestead. They have a girl and a boy. Gordon And[...]WA. In 1944, Soren took over the management of the Community Oil Co. from Oswald Andersen and also Eidsness Gen. Mdse. stor[...]. and Jack took over the Com. 011 Co. The spring of 1948, we bought a bar (now named Trappers) from Mr. Casey, later sold it to Delbert Nielsen and[...]served on several boards, the school board, sec. of the Farmers Elevator, and a member of Dagmar Danish Brotherhood over 50 years. He died 7-24-76 and is buried in the Dagmar cemetery I am the survivor of twin girls, 10-17-02, born to Niels Peter and Chr[...]th I was born 71 years ago on a farm east of Reserve to Han and Lena Williams and grew up the[...]boys. I have many memories, good, few bad, of early days. I spen 22 years in Eden Valley and le[...]er. When t a ed a hem, I th1 of the beau ifu et the times f[...] |
| [...]h d farmland which was later sold. He south of Flaxville. He attended Plentywood school, staying[...]sister and family and also driving back and forth from home. After mil from home. He as lso a 4-H member. Gene has 4 brothers[...]Ellam e was born in Scobey, MT 3-11 -40, daughter of Alfred and Ro Wa r. She graduated from high school in 1958 and worked in he Scob y Asse[...]ist Church and later became Sec./Treas. (1 5 -62) of the Su'nday School. She has a brother, Eugene, an[...]y at the First e hodist by Pastor Evans nutson of Faith Lutheran. They lived in Scobey 1960 6 and bought a home and some farmland north of Four Buttes. Gene wor ed in a service station, on[...]t Melby. (Linda's dad) (1982) Da enport place wes of Reserve, purchased by Hanks Wheat Ranch. The farm[...]a Lou Melby was born 12-14-48 at Plentywood s art from scr tch . There were so many rats and mice you couldn't to Everett and Ruby Melby, youngest of 3 children . She has a brother and o w I aroun[...]and a sister and grew up on the family farm NE of Dagmar near the home in 196 7. hile still on the[...]telope, riding 30 miles on the bus, and graduated from high school[...]west of Reserve.[...]Leonard ar in is he oldes son of Lester and innie Severson.[...]h. dau h er of R and lice arsh, 3-30-60 a the Fa, h[...] |
| they moved with Paul to his homestead a short distance west of time D puty Mary's.[...]Church at Orville. After al ays enJ graduating from the 8th grade at Eagle Creek School, she started[...]the old Calvin The Hatfield farm, south of Wanso community. In 1927, Minnie remembers[...]eridan County Line. It took all day to get a load of alone. I water from Paul's place to where they were farming .[...]d to served i John's homestead south of Navajo by Eagle Creek. Lester attended Eagle Cree[...]Pfeiffer), Dora, and Inez. the end of I, 8 On 8·16-28, Minnie and Lester Seve[...]5 194 7, they moved to their present home, west of Reserve, which was I known as the Soo Post[...]s . County Line. This place was purchased from brother, Fred anning. an · Both Minnie and Lester were charter members of the Faith Oaf Lutheran Church[...] |
| [...], where Guy worked s b rn 6-3-28 at the horn of Mrs. Dahl, midwife, Froid, MT. Cap and in[...]ve where Guy, Eugene, and Cap gi liv d w st of Reserve. Gen had 2 brothers, Earl, 4-5-29 and[...]y, 0-3-32 nd sis ers: Jessie Fredricksen, 4-10-30 of Analacka, have continued to live si[...]Charolais cattle. Cor Ii nn Sehl n er, 11 -23 46 of Sidney. Earl and Theresa died as[...]llowing year, Kathleen and Steven, their cousins, Virginia and refords nd be an cross breeding o Charola[...]KEITH and EVA STEPHAN Jun , B rbara nd daughters, Virginia and Francine, moved to the I was born 7-27-53 in Williston, ND, the fourth son of Charles and f rm 8 rbara was he oldest of 6 children born to David J. and Frances[...]until it closed in my 4th Amelia (Spindler) Smith of orth Poplar on 4 21 39 . Sisters and[...]a was Simons. Barbara at ended Ins i u e of edical Laboratory and born and raised[...]Techni ue in inneapolis, after graduating from high school graduated in 1972. She is the only daughter of Steve and Ethel Myles. in 58 . She or ed t Tr[...]Fr ncine and Vir inia ttended and graduated from edicine La e 1976 and enjoy our lives[...]ag 1e Smith, daughter of Er in and Ethelyn Francis born in the family home[...]ttended ed by Dr. le ander of edicine La e. illie a ended Eden Valley[...] |
| [...]in my Sunday S parents' home, the second of 5 children: 3 sisters: Leora, Verna, and fo[...]t grade school and my Shend n first 2 years of high school at Dagmar Academy. We traveled 5 mile[...]s instrum n in the winter, drawn by a team of horses. I graduated from Plentywood health, ca HS in 1932. After hig[...]Army an strawpile bottoms, and enjoyed it m spite of the dust and chaff and ajor. I h[...] |
| [...]Lake HS. Alvin married Jean farm from his parents. Rubelle Hartvikson Trefre is a native of Knox, Hubb rd nd lives in Poulsbo, WA where he is self-employed in A & L D and moved he[...]od. Danny Viggo. Herbert married Marguerite Karhu from Red Lodge, MT Eugene attended th[...]amilton attended Great Falls Degree of Science in Agricultural Business. Business Colleg[...]d dau hter, Connie. Yvonne died 8-5 83 at the age of 59. She ill lways be loved and missed by her fam[...]Alice G. as born at Hawkeye, IA 1O5-05, one of a family of 8 children to Frederic and Amelia (Lubes) Swant.[...]rs. Earl Wylie), are living. In the spring of 1908, her parents immigrated to ontana and homeste ded south of Bainville. Alice attended a small coun ry grade school at La eside, and graduated from Bainville, HS and worked at he W. J. Hall Co. ge[...]2-24-79. Susan was born in Earl as a native of innesota, coming to Bainville in 192 7. He[...]al school. They now live in Republic, WA where he is a he family; 2 brothers are still living, one at[...]932 during the in 1978 with a Bachelor of Science ursing Degree. Susan has a depression. he[...]s work- ion classes. She aught lower grades most of a year a the Reserve ed as an R for Or[...]a nurse. Since re urning from there, they farm full time.[...]I as born 10-15-21 at Dagmar, Ta son of Andrew and Hilda[...]sisters She graduated as a cadet nurse from Good Samari an Hospital[...]a Rugby, D School of ursmg in 19 5 and received training at[...] |
| [...]re I worked on construction and Rubelle worked at Virginia 4 sisters, a h Mason and Standring Memorial[...]Norma was born 1-21-15 in Duluth, MN a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. farmers, doing c Andrew Tefre. She moved with her parents to a homestead west of and grain hauling Reserve in the Rose[...]k Springs We live on our Cemetery west of Reserve. Norma resided with Howard and family a[...]e received hts schooling at Reser e and graduated from edicine La e HS m 197 4. He attended coll[...] |
| [...]vid raises ducks, geese, graduated from MSU in 1979, is an engineer for Dowell and they live in nd bum I mb . Stev n has 28 head of breeding ewes and a chicken Longview, TX. Paula graduated in 1976 from Lake; MSU in 1984 with coop full of hens. he sheep proiect began in 1977 with 2 bum l[...]Magna-cum-Laude from Carroll College in 1981 and Masters degree The amily is till involved in he athanael Lutheran Church in from MSU 1984 (in Environmental Chemistry); active in[...]n 1981 at the "Encamp- Grain Growers Assn . board of directors, is a director on the board of the ment for Citizenship," Washington, DC,[...]nna or hem Crops Ins itute at DState University of Fargo, and is current- graduated in 1979, honor student, in basketball, track; 8 year 4-H ly erving as presiden of he US Durum Growers Association . ancy[...]d s substitu e e ching t edicine Lake school and is active in national Soils Judgi[...]Plent wood Christian Women's Club. She does a lot of heat weaving attended Carroll Coll[...]to tell the world about this sity of SD, Vermillion where she graduated in 1983 with a degree in special corner of ontana. She also enjoys bowling, gardening, playi[...]om a Carroll College grad., 1980; USO grad. 1983, is a student Doc- tor of Medicine at Sioux Falls, SD where they reside wit[...]ils Judging as 5th place winner, 1979; Steve, son of Melvin plus farming and raising livestoc w[...] |
| [...]alled Sheridan Co., "God's Country", as surely it is. Hard wor and a little luck has produced a bounty only dreamed of by those ho bro e he the land, dug the r[...]ean years. In these efforts, no family's history is unique. Now it is the children and grand• childr~n of those same people that befriended our family 60 y[...]udy under their wings. And, once again, our clan is blessed. Though many stories lie untold under some little piece highly of prairie with those we've loved, much remains for[...]us memories and see the past as a continuing part of their future. There Engen, will be a child[...]erstanding and they ill and la say there is something of Bud, Jorgen, Uncle Knut, or Sam in that[...]A good story told and they will feel the presence of Old John. 10 0 ore than inheriting the land, those that follo are eepers of traits and values held by those who have touched their lives. And it is his feeling of community, of caring and sharing, that binds the peop together[...]d fortune to have been touched, or a brief period of time, by the spmt of this place and for this I ill al a s be grateful. Grandma used to spea of an old o egian supers 1 ·on as we did the e enrn[...]r , a oman 1f a spoon. She also teased 1f a piece of croc ery as bro en, the person ho dropp d oul[...]edt place and no , praise he Lord generally made of plas ic. But to all those ho ha e be n so[...] |
| [...]warm, moderate climate, transplanted to our land of extremes; taken ho perserv red under all circumstances for the fulfillment of that from a land of trees. friends, and relatives and brought to this[...]of 'big sky', space, and strangers. The way she adju[...]at the pioneer spirit that we remember so vividly from By or eir Vi[...]ghbors and friends who have helped make this part of the country west of Reserve, o my parents Olav Ingeborg (Tjosaas) Vik[...]Charles Edward, 9-16-1894 was the first son of 7 children born to II of us live in Sheridan County except Olav who lives in Colorado John and Anna Vilen of Motala, Sweden. The family immigrated to the Spri[...]a WWI veteran serving in the Engineer raduated from SU, Bozeman.[...]married Emma Jane Cauley in Greenville, ND. Jane is surgery at Ft. Snelling, St. Paul, MN and was discharged in 1919. the daughter of S ephen W. (died in 958) and Bet ie (Joyner) Caul[...]d was educated in Lenoir Vang Engstrom of lnderoen, orway. They lived in Sweden where my Coun y, C. She received her degree from SU, Bozeman in 963 and brothers, Ole[...]chools, including electronics and pilot training. From joined a group of Swedish immigrants planning to settle in Manitoba[...]hospital. other's sister, Mrs. Anton Norum, heard of our plight and children were born. Angela Dawn, 2[...]ugh to travel, thus we became US citizens instead of Cana•[...]received sta e aid or books and I got my 8 grades of education there.[...]Our first bull calves became a team of oxen and our cow herd grew un-[...]36 cows, ma ing a living for the family. The hero of[...]and Bozeman oo across orth Da ota is o. 5 H . oday. Charley or ed for area[...]8-19-78 and dian land es of Reser e, bro e and armed i until 19 . Ory years[...]s. The un and 1sh, especiall in he moun ains of es em ontana. He[...] |
| [...]Sch1 pines. After discharge, he enrolled in the U of MN graduating in in Bi Business Administration. He married Jeanette Flesnes, also a U of boar graduate in Education. Hilton has b[...]a tended UM Missoula for a year transferring to U of MN and graduating made from Medical School in 1953. She interned at Mpls. Gen[...]eloped d1ptheria while in the hospital recovering from pneumonia. To all my friends, Thanks and God Bles[...]hol 1928 saw the erection of the farm home, and m October, Albert's m bir[...]young during the terrible '3Os, most memories are of ma the fun things that young boys do. Though t[...]et socials and dances were popular and auctioning of the a rac• 0 tively decorated pies and b[...]creative. One fall the students spen the recesses of 2 tan days gathering Russian thistles from the fences o build a hou of histle, completing it on Frrday, only to have s[...]do n over the wee end, much to the consternation of hose ho had s ea to build it. Eight years of school at Thorn ood, a year a Plen ood · • and graduation from ed1cme La e in 1947 compr'se he sum o is formal schooling. me een forty-nine goes do n rn his is o as o e i hout rain or crop, as ell a[...] |
| [...]d in infancy, Edward, Mabel, R serve nd graduated from edicine La e HS in 1958. He joined his[...]or 6 Joe mined coal 3 miles NE of Ed Andrilenas' farm with Ed An- rs.[...]n •10-60 Jim marri d ary Je n Medders, daughter of Lyle and sold for $1.50 per ton,[...]WA 1-24-42, Mabel rented land from the Indian Agency south of the Andy Hansen h r he lived until the family m[...]farm and in 1941, bought the present home place from Adolph Even- Th y liv d on farm west of Plentywood. During her school years, she[...]In 1946, they bought the grocery store in Reserve from Soren[...]school. Both graduated from Medicine Lake, Jim in 1959 and Barbara[...]place north of Brockton. Barbara attended college in Missoula,[...]29-81 ·o Amber Angvick. (See Reserve S or .) Jan is attending cosmetology school in Bozeman, Julie is p · siness school. The childre[...]girls ere s place inners of the E he years, they added a loc er p[...]· ed in every phase of he farming opera ion son, operating it for[...]confinemen arrow o finish ipp area es of Culbertson and have farmed there ever since. Joe r a. James L. is a private pilot and enjoys and · abel hor[...]mornin · ith one of he ids. He is a celebrated he·r 5th anniversary ith fami[...]ds 7-10-83, an me of dir r edicine La e Oil. ar open[...]onis home. nd is n communi projects and[...] |
| [...]for Royal Granning, Joe Walikonis, Jr., Faldagers of so commum y in Scobey, Ray Stoner, and for[...]short tIm • b with them for many years. From there he moved to Plentywood and 12-9-[...]in the Finley, NO Plent cemetery. Swede is survived by a brother and 3 sisters.[...]orn 7-17-27 to William and Treena (Mekvold) White of the Reserve-Wanso area. William passed away Febru[...]ttended Wanso and Thornwood schools and graduated from Medicine Lake in 1945. He worked at various jobs[...]n: Debra, James, Kenneth, Douglas, and Steven. He is employed in the oil fields. Alfred's early[...]fred married Pauline Bruski 2-19-57, the daughter of Casimer and Helen (Marciniak} Bruski of rural Wibaux, T. She attended rural school[...] |
| [...]wouldn't hire her. Determined to make a go of it, she found work in a[...]work at the U of Washington Cafeteria, a job she held until her re[...]elly. Howard: I was born, one of 9 children to Henry and Lena Williams, Fo[...]ew Guinea areas under the command of Gen. McArthur. In 1947, I F A K (WHITEY) WILLIAMS[...]married Bertha Isakson from Opheim, MT. We have 2 children who live By Rose L[...]worked for Century 21 Real Estate, nudsons wes of Reserve and at he Fred and James Lossings south[...]er. Whitey passed away in Plen ywood 12·3 68 and is buried in the Faith Lutheran Cemetery at Wanso, west of Reserve.[...]son of Henry and Lena illiams. He had 5 brothers: Elbert[...]came home from or . I as only 8 years old hen Randall pas[...] |
| [...]d in oil fields and still does today. I graduated from born in Cutb Modesto Night School in Modesto[...]m daughters. Clayton. Danny graduated from Clayton HS in 1975, has a sister. of Reser . The persons listed are either an update from Sheridan Oaybrea I Otto and Mathilda Hoff: |
| [...]rocking chair, fern stand, curtains, rugs, a set of dishes, and a colt, as well as many quilts and[...]adies' Aid paid for all the furniture at a cost of $7 45.21 and has always helped pay for improvemen[...]ay School. Service has also taken the form of serving food at funerals, wed• dings, Silver[...]cl ing installed. The 75th Anniversary of our church was celebrated on 7-24-82 t[...]Camps each summer. hu Delegates from our LCW have attended the Pacific S[...]h. SeveraJ memorials have been given and proceeds from several projects are given to this.[...] |
| [...]yd on a cattle and rice ranch . e of its central location. The firehouse, an insulated[...]I am Brian James Brinkman, son of Chris and Ida (Lodahl) Brink-[...]Some of my activities during my formative years were Sund[...]Following 7 years of attendance at Franklin School in Volmer and[...]The highlight of my life was my marriage to Kathleen Smith Luft in[...]the daughter of Diamond Richard Smith (deceased: 3-24-70) and Jur[...]ry . die Smith Smith. I am the youngest of 8 children: my adopted brother[...]haus Jack; Mary Ryan The rue , a 1972 Dodge, is equipped primarily for grass and stub- Evans,[...]In than satisfied with the full-time job of wife and mother. he firs year of operation, he true as called o 3 fires. The firemen My parents farmed west of Reserve 22 miles. We lived on the nd r ular m[...]tificate for 2 years, but graduated from MSU in 1969. parents, Bruce . Smith, hom[...]idan County on I married Vernon Luft of Culbertson in 1966 in edicine Lake. C ood Cree in 908. It is now nown as the Folmer and Jorgen Karleen Rae Luft was born 5-22-68 in Glasgow. Karleen is noY Christensen . Bruce married Johanna Grellong 4- O· 1 and hey sophomore in MLHS and is very busy with basketball, cheerleadir, Ii[...]in Dale Luft as born 10-30-72 in Columbus, OH. He is now in he ii ere born in[...] |
| [...]n a ers in the Volmer community. They came from Iowa in 1908. Three of im int their 4 children were born in Iow[...]cated beside the Volmer Cemetery. We lived 1 mile from the school. My d d, C I was confirmed in the Volmer Church by Rev. Frost. is 96 and liv The Niels Jessen family lived j[...]Co I was born on the farm northwest of Dagmar, 3-23-16. I am the th third daughter of Chris and Karen Lodahl. Their story ,s in Sherida[...]v. Marius Larsen. I was among a large group of young people who went to " inter School" at the a[...]uary 1940. We lived in M1ss1ss1ppi the first year of our marriage. |
| T youngest in the family is Curtis Leroy Cartwright who was and Myrtle Erickson Cartwright of the Volmer community. I had 1 born 3-8-53 in Culb rtson, T. He graduated from the ational College sister, Helen Warner (d[...]Curtis. Home Cos Accountant. He is married to Vickie Denman, who I went to Franklin School to grades 1-8 and graduated from or s s He d Supervisor of Administration at Fort Meade Hospital at Med[...]S in 1961. I married Evelyn Hendrickson, daughter of Stur is, SD. They have 2 children: Chad Allen (9), and ic[...]d away in August 197 4. Evelyn e are memb rs of he Volmer Lutheran Church and Myrtle is a went to grade school at View Hill and graduated from Grenora HS in m mb r of the LCW. I am on the Board of Directors of the Medicine 1963. L Co•op Store, now[...]Te m. On 8-3 -68 I married Linda Johnson. She is he daugh er of Lester nd B tt (Rabbe) Johnson. She as born on 1[...](David), nd Vic i Campbell (Blair). Her bro her is onte. After Linda graduated rom Pen y ood HS on 5[...]Williston, 0. Tammy was born 6-25-64, graduated from high school[...]nd, journalism, FHA, and on the annual staff. She is ma-[...]endy as born 3-15-68. She is active in track, cheerleading,[...]e ere married. e are members of he Volmer Lutheran Church,[...]ader, an nd Ca h are 5th of he . edicine La e Rural[...]of hed m[...] |
| to sort of realize how much inflation we have had in 40 years my dad used to talk of shearing sheep for 1Oe a head and today 1t cost~[...]Helen, and 3 brothers (John, Clinton, Curtis). I is Et ~till remembered by the family and elder[...]the pret- im tiest long, blonde, curly hair of any boy in the area. In fact the golden the S[...]ht 0 years later we all 3 graduated from the new Franklin School, which de stands at its same location 15 miles east of Medicine Lake. At that co time all 8th[...]in to bas the Sheridan County Superintendent of Schools in Plentywood. On pan 6-5-64 I graduated with Gary and Leila and 29 other students from the Medicine Lake HS. Twenty years later now, the 3 of us that started the[...]at Medicine Lake. Country schools are now a thing of the past in ar Sheridan[...]e ,r or graduated from with a BS in Physical Education and Social Scienc[...]e ontana National Guard. Later on I graduated from the at,onal Guard Officers School and also the Co[...]ort Har- ri~on. I learned a great deal about work from my father and have given him thanks to myself qui[...]. I married Judy J. Zeilstra, the daughter of Fran and artha Zeilstra of Miles City. Frank passed away and artha or[...] |
| [...]Robert Carroll who was born in Plentywood, is 18. Roger Carl, born I d to country school, graduated from the Westby HS and East- in Williston, ND is 16. Rodney Clayton and Russell Curt were both born ern ontan College of Billings. She aught at Franklin, Outlook and in Plentywood and are 11 and 12 years old. Robert is a senior and SunnyHill Schools and was a substitute teacher at Medicine Lake for Roger is a sophomore at Medicine Lake. Rodney is in the 6th grade and m ny ye rs. Russ is a 4th grader at Hiawatha School in Dagmar.[...]MT from 1971 -75. We moved to the family farm in 1975 whe[...]our home. We operated an Oilfield Co. (C&L Tank) from 1978-83. In the fall of 1983 we started Hidden Treasures in Williston whe[...]she taught classes for several years. She is now into making hand-[...]Pat is a member of the Volmer Helping Hands Club, Ladies Aid at[...]My parents retired from farming in 197 4 and make their home on[...]family farm . They keep active with their hobbies of gardening and[...]children Randy and Stephanie to come every summer from Tuc- son, AZ. Lila who is married to Keith Baker, son Brent and daughter[...]attended he Fran lin school until it closed and from then on went to Medicine WALLACE CHRISTENSEN F[...]y grand- ni a s born in 942. She graduated from Ohio State University parents, Christian an[...]tlantic University at break I." My parents came from Minnesota to a homestead in Williams Boca Raton,[...]Eleanore, Gail was born in 9 . She graduated from the University of Col• was born 5-23-16 and died in 1927. M[...]e- Have tried my hand at various inds of work, although I have m n, nd 1s presently living est of edicine La e ith her husband, spent most of my life on a farm . During the "Dirty Thirties" a[...]de door erna as born in 950. She graduated from Eas ern ontana Pullman" and got rathe[...]of money, clothes ore out, coats were lost, our humb[...]and corn shoe s are poor substitutes for College of Billings and is presen ly employed in Billings. blan ets on a cold snowy night in Colorado. We saw lots of country but Our obbies are fishing and readi[...]of Dagmar fol s ere in the Bay area. I or ed on barg[...]nach1e. She had been a ending U. of Ber eley but as a ontana[...]d ca ed in rur I school and gr dua ed from B'llmgs High in 932 .[...] |
| [...]rew fast and Posi · farming took most of our time but I did learn to pilot a plane. To in-[...]missing a issoun duck pond when I ran out of gas on an extra long haul or busting a and[...]one call away anal s, a even on the coldest of days.[...]H sions in central Dakota after the big blizzard of March 1966. I earned B rank of Captain before I left the CAP. Ethel helped keep track of my spray business and where needed. J She put in time as a Sunday School teacher, was a member of LCW a and helped out at Farmers Union for 18 years. She was cler of the h school district for a number of years, and has helped out on community projects.[...]B Darlene, born 12-3-52 , graduated from Grenora HS m 1971 She 4 lived in Califor[...]o Montana m 1980. She an has been a resident of Plentywood and works here. My sister Josephi[...]live in Plentywood but go to Arizona where there is no to snow to shovel come winter.[...]A DON WILLIAM CROHN I am the second son of Henry and Ingeborg Crohn. Some of my SI highlights of my childhood are riding and training horses, camp[...]OUSE" and drowning out gophers. I graduated from the 8th grade at Fran lin School and edicme Lake[...]ublications including business manager and editor of the yearboo and the ne spaper. I as a member of Beta Theta P1 social fraternity, "Thurteen" junio[...]on Delta Kappa senior men's honorary. I gradua ed from Washington University m 1963 · h a bachelor's degre · Economics and later graduated from Southern Illinois Um e si a Ed- arsville, IL it[...]ess dminis ra ·on. I married Robe a Randall of S . Louis. O m 1963. n 196 , e moved o Bev[...] |
| r c iv d n w rd from th Soil Conservation for Ou standing Conser-[...]in br nging the REA and RTA to The means of transportation was of course a horse and buggy. s rn ont na. W got el[...]n the early 50s. I was ecretary-treasurer of he local F.U. and active in the Sherid n Coun y O[...]Ladies Aid. Buster w s ppoin ed coordinator of the Gary Hart Presidential c mp i n for Sheridan[...]h ve 3 children - Barbara Wivholm, Henry John who is on the rm ith his amily, and Don William.[...]Delphine Erickson holding picture of August. H. John Crohn as born of Henry and Ingeborg Crohn in the Plenty- ood Hospital on 7•3-35. He was raised on the family farm south of Delphine married August Erickson on 11-7-28 at Grenora. They Da m r. His first 8 ears of schooling were at the Franklin School, 1/2 h[...]dren: Delphine, Donald, Nobel, Arnold, Eldon mile from he farm home. He a tended high school at Medicine[...]ar. Since then he has farmed and loaves of bread, and 3 dozen buns per batch. Washing clothe[...]me, too; water had to be hauled by hand, 1/2 mile from He married arlene Berva Fo of Torch River, Sas . 12-30-66. the house[...]enough water was gathered, it had to be arl n is the dau hter o Doris Fo and the late Almor Fox.[...]especially fun to gather frozen clothes from the line![...]popular dish; served with cream, sugar, and a dot of butter on top. Mom made a lot of it. She also did a lot of canning; be-[...]ween 400-500 quarts of mainly vegetables and fruits, and some[...]meat. Much of the meat was salted and dried.[...]r groceries. We usually purchased 10-100-lb. bags of[...]sleep, she did sewing and other fancy work. Part, of[...]morning after a hearty breakfast of oatmeal, hashbrowns bacon,[...]After they had gone. she sat down, and had a cup of coffee to[...]her ome nd friends, and famil nearby. John is i O p rtment. DE IS and ALICE ERICKSO[...]· rried lice Hendr c son in 1961 lice is a daugh er of[...]Hendr"c son and O nis is he son of ugust and[...] |
| [...]is n Dagmar; Carrole (Tony), Williston; Mary Ar.n Le[...]en Hans was 14, his father died suddenly of John GI ason, h from a heart attack. Being the oldest of a family of 7 children, he hors helped his mother with farming. Martha, daughter of Nels and Maren Andersen, was born[...]were married. Hans continued farming , e of for many years. He also ran a threshing rig and harvested grain for many neighbors. They were members of the Volmer Lutheran Church. artha as a Ladies Aid member and also a charter member of the Volmer Helping Hands Club. She suggested the name of this club which it still has o- day.[...] |
| [...]children (Mary ried Shirley Ann Eliassen of Grenora, ND. She was born 9-16 -31 and J ne's si[...]se had 4 children together. Andrew graduated from Grenora HS. We are living on the home place and f[...]th the Andrew ing. We are members of the Volmer Lutheran Church. Dennis has orans. He brok horses for other people in exchange for the use of served on the church council, was governor of the Moose Lodge of hem to plant his first crops-his farm was located 13 miles south of Medicine Lake, and was a 4·H leader for 13 years. Shirley is a member Dagmar. Later when Andrew owned his own horses he always had of the Volmer LCW and has held various offices, belongs to WIFE and some of he bes in the country.[...]in 4-H for 7 years. In 1976 he married Debra Balk of her on 1-25 21 . The following years were busy r[...]du Chien, WI and moved Blanche arie-January 922, Virginia Eva- June 1923, Delima to Plentywood in 1970 where she graduated from high school. They Louise-December 1925, John Lawr[...]or e bridge crossing the lake outside of edicine Lake. Technician. She was active in 4-H and is now living in Outlook. This brid built · a lo of manpo er, heelbarro s, and Rory as born 5-27 ·5 7. He graduated from edicine Lake School horses. H as a[...]ame ome in 1977 to farm. He married Elaine Erdahl of Froid he ne er sson and played only by ea[...]in 1980. Elaine at ended school and graduated from Froid. She attend- In 195 bough a[...]Vic ie as born 10-6-59. She graduated from ed1cine La e -" nsin"[...]oved in e icine graduated from Colorado S a e at Fort Collins CO i h a BS degree[...]. ht le is an occupational therapis . S e is presently employed a he Com- ch[...]Julee as bo n 3-29-6 . S e graduated from edicine La e[...]Schoo • as c i e ·n -H and FF . She is presently a ending college[...]Eas ern in Billin s and is or in o ard bein a dental h gienis . |
| [...]In th f 1 man (deceased). A sister Anna is also deceased. Clara as born Ou rn 's[...]gard ning. that area. I made a monthly salary of $44. We moved back near the I lat rm m[...]e quilts, croch farmed and ranched and did a lot of visiting back in those days. We were members of the Scandia Lutheran Church, where I served on the board. I was a member of the school board at View Hill School. e[...]ra and Darren. Orville was born 1-14-37 and is farming and ranching on the home place south of Dagmar. He married Phyllis adsen of Reserve, T on 12-2-56. They have 3 children : Wa[...]ouse in Williston, D. He married Delores Blomberg of Grenor n 6-22-58 and they have 3 children[...]ema er and do s s1t1mg. She married enneth LePage of Bamv1lle, Ton 6-19-60 have en's obile Home Servic[...]3 children: Ja • Allee as born 10-21 -42. is a homema er and Eric son on 3-18-61 . They farm eas of Dagma ells. They have 4 children: Ou ayne, Dore Dorothy as born 12-5-43, is a homema She married David Blomberg of Gre ora, D Tnan le Electric in 111iston here hey[...]e and Donna. E elyn as n 6-1 Cart rght of D a Damar SI . |
| [...]where Orville worked at the Westland Truck Stop from 1957 to 1960.[...]retired from farming in 1962 and moved to Grenora. The farm is located 15 miles southeast of Dagmar. Their closest neighbors were[...]activities have included serving on various board of Plent wood, T. He as raised in Volmer and attende[...]irectors-Grenora Elevator (6 years), Credit Union of Grenora (6 Elemen ry School. He gradua ed from edicine Lake HS in 1950. He years), Farmers Union Oil of Grenora (6 years), Volmer Church (3 rried Pa ti Owan of Whitier, CA where they now live. He has 3 years), secretary of the Northwest Chapter of the Credit Union of North gh ers: Terry, Lorrie, and Judie, an[...]ld (Don) as also born m Plentywood. Don graduated from started a farm supply business in 1981, through Midco of Colorado cine L e HS in 1952. He is married o Betty ygaard of Ambrose, Springs, CO, called Hendrickson[...]ey now hve in Sheridan, WY . They are the parents of 2 chil- Phyllis' activities include 4-H (7 years), member of the Volmer David nd Robin . Don 1s empl[...]lping Hands Club and she also enjoys knitting and is Division anager at Sheridan.[...]ood and attended elemen ary school ated from Medicine Lake HS in 1956. Phyllis enjoyed playing[...]School in Volmer and ed1cine La e. She graduated from band in high school; she played the clarinet. ii S in 1956. arilyn is married to Robert (Bob) Austreim and e[...]2 children: Chad, married o Connie Dix of illiston and Crist I married o Gerald a of Great Falls, T. They also have 3 randchildren.[...]he Fran Im Sc ool nd at dicine La e. He gradua ed from illis on S ·n 195 7. Ario is mame o eredith ( erri Jo) Holland from Wild- ro hey have 2 children: Julie and 1chael. He is o ner- op 's i lis on.[...]97 . D bbie is married ard[...]graduated from a ional Co lege in[...] |
| [...]was My father came from a family of 9 children. He lost his father at car. the age of 8. After the death of his father, Jules, with his mother, brothers and[...]Volmer com- th n munity. Gracie Higgins came from a family of 1O children from Green• as field, MO. She came to teach[...]. Chris W1llumsen were living. 3-10· far Soon after they were married, they attended a Christian convention. attend ol This is where they decided to live for something that had[...]and I cannot thank my parents enough for the kind of influence they gave me. Back row : Richa[...]h and Jule . Jules and Gracie farmed south of Dagmar for 27 years. They had 7 PAUL and BUR ETTE R[...] |
| [...]nfirmed at the Scandia Valley Lutheran Church and is presently serving on the Scandia Valley Cemetery Association board as secretary-treasurer. He is also a director for the Sheridan County Stockmen'[...]in the house where he was raised. The coffee pot is always on and he enjoys company, convers- ing, an[...]. I attended Sunny Hill School and graduated from the 8th grade at Avice has been i[...]Clovers Club, and as officer of the Helping Hands Club, the Kraft & Edward a[...]Laugh Club, Big Muddy Cowbelles and the PTO. She is also a member ents' death. My sister Karen and her husband, Robert Hewitt lived on of the Eastern Star, DAR and AAUW. In 1979 she repre[...]. member of the Medicine Lake Quick Response Unit. On 9-[...]ndia Valley Lutheran Church at Bonetrail, ND. She is the daughter of Selmer and MIKE and ALMA HOFF Irma Helgeland of Zahl, ND. Michael (Mikkel, Mike) Hoff immigrated from Valdres, near Oslo, Marlys has 1 sister Ila Metcalf of Kennewick, WA and a brother Norway[...]ennis who was killed in a car accident at the age of 18. brothers Olaf and Kol[...]Dakota We have 1 daughter, Annette Marie who is a sophomore at near West Bonetrail. In February of 1909 he filed for homestead in the Grenora HS.[...]southeastern corner of Sheridan County. Mike was born 6-19-1880 at[...]In the early days of his homesteading he met Alma Caroline Soren- We are members of the St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Grenora where son, the daughter of Alfred W. and Annie Christine (Torgerson) Soren- Annette will be confirmed. Annette is involved in basketball, cheerlead- son wh[...]a younger brother Franklin. the high school play, is on the yearbook and school staff paper and is Mike and Alma were married 3-28-28 at Plentywood, MT. They involved in a number of other school activities.[...]were later joined by children, Edward Marlys is the Strandahl Township Assessor, V. Pres. of the Arnt (11-13-29), Haral (5-25[...]e are very much looking forward to a return visit from the Erik Hoffs of Oslo, Norway this summer. IVAN MICHAEL HOFF[...]sed on the family farm in the southeastern corner of |
| Mike Hoff passed away in April of 195 7 and Alma passed away in but now feel my retirement is a highlight of my life. I now have time to January of 1962. Both are laid to rest at the Scandia Valley[...]ships my parents endured trying to take care of their family. Remem- VERDA TORGERSON STEWART[...]enjoy the Verda Rosecellia Stewart, daughter of Martin and Agnes Torger- beauty surr[...]maiden name was Agnes Sorensen . My brothers, all of Dagmar, are Marvin, Manard, Arthur, Victor and sisters JOHN HOFFELT are Violet Sorensen of Dagmar and Flora May Smith of Moore, OK. RAYMOND HOFFELT[...]ong with another tongue, but speaking very little of the[...]homesteader were to live on the land for a period of 14 Roy and Ve rda Hoffarth[...]months and to break up 5 acres of the native sod. His first winter on After at[...]ro- at Medicine Lake, graduating as valedictorian of the class of 1941 . In- visions of salt, flour, baking powder, plenty of potatoes (which froze stead of going to college I chose to marry Roy Paul Hoffarth of Outlook and by leaving them froze he cooked them as needed), plenty of gun on 4-27-42, and thus began a very eventful an[...]and 35¢ in his pocket. He not always happy, part of my life. On 12-12-42 while we were living in[...]ht 4 oxen and 1 cow to the homestead and when one of the oxen Seattle, Roy was inducted into the army[...]placed the collar Staff Sergeant during his tour of duty and was Platoon Sergeant in the ar[...]mined the coal for 2 winters. the first 6 months of his tour of duty I was allowed to go from base to My dad worked the homestea[...]oy was over 2 years old before he and of 45 miles to Williston by sleigh and horse, making[...]irst spring we moved to the Tom Clauson farm east of Ray- Other Hoffelts coming to the US from Luxembourg were John's mond, but in the fall we m[...]ho cident Elevator and later was hired as manager of the Farmers Union arrived in 1909, a[...]left from the port of Antwerp, Belgium for America on the same ship[...]ming at this time was in Plentywood. He graduated from high school there and got his law John Seven, Gladys, ND (perhaps 90 years of age and still living), and degree in Baltimore. H[...]Muller, a cousin, now living in Williston, ND (he is either 78 or so They have 2 children: Lei Arrin a[...]orced. Garry has begun a new venture in Boise and is now in fresh rest of the family who came to the States in the early 19[...]chool at Glasgow, MT and Vo-Tech at Missoula. She is liv- ing with me and is still single. Vernita Rae Hudson was born in Plentywood 8-8-51 and has a son Ryan Paul who is 12. They live in Branford, CT. She received her d[...]UCSD in San Diego and now works in the Department of Biophysics and Biochemistry at Yale University in[...]ended college at Missoula and married John Markle of Glasgow in September 1975. They have 2 sons, Drew[...]ivorcing him in 1977. In September 1983 I retired from J.C. Penney[...] |
| [...]I met Roy Horrocks, a native of Memphis, TN and we were married ½ 8-3 .59 In Montana with this tract of land joining the Bush Moun- in December 1953.[...]ulee Ran e. Thr e children were born to the union of John and pulmonary TB. Four months later no[...]nd bought a new business marri d girl by the name of Annie and to this union was born 1 son, in[...]fe, Knolly, and I both served in the Armed Forces of the US I was born in Kensal, ND 2-15-1 5[...]the WACS and I spent some 4 the fall of 1918 we moved to Dagmar where we farmed. Here I g[...]. We moved to Oklahoma in the late most of my education in a one-room school (H. C. Andersen[...]there. I worked in homes of the wealthy in Santa Barbara until My greatest thrill was having the pleasure of going to my dad's 10-28-40 when I married Bernhard I. Henricksen from Askov, MN. We and mother's old homes in Luxembour[...]joined our all except the kitchen was to the back of the ca1e. The tables and family. chairs e[...]t nails, utilizing only wooden pegs. These pieces of furniture are as s rong and well preserved as the[...]er's home, school and church still stand ith some of our relatives living there. We brought back a cro[...]here my father worked as not torn down at he time of the destruction of he c fe; in fac , hey had painted the old factor[...]go on. eldon, Lo ell and Ruby worked of 45. In the fall of 1959 e sold everything and moved to alispell e tr[...]ive. I attended Vie Hill School and graduated from edicme La e in I or ed in Solvang[...], Lor"lee. On 10-17-65 their son ospi al School of ursing, Chic o in 19 5 After gr duating as a[...]have 2 boys. Ore on n h e or t number of other o pitals. P ul Jr. as bo[...]II re i ing in Billi gs, T. Richard is a true driver for Garre Freigh[...]L'n nd Janie is i R ans ·n Da a P ocess and e[...] |
| [...], NO at the nursing Gr home at the age of 77 years. Mother passed away at the Plentywood tel Nursing Home on 8-23-81 at the age of 94. Ri A[...]ck to the USA. We landed in New Yor on the Fourth of July 191 3. We lived in Kensal, ND until 1918 whe[...]y and rented a farm. I have many 'lappy memories of growing up in Volmer. When I started school I could peak nothing but Danish. We walked 2 miles to and from school every day. During the summer we attended D[...]tc. I went to Santa Barbara, CA in the fall of 1931 . I wor ed in the Solvang Hotel, later going[...]anta aria. I married Harald Elliott (Slim) Jensen from Withee, WI on 3 18 33. e lived in Solvang. Slim w[...]olvang on 1-20-34. We moved to Volmer in the fall of 1935 and ent into farming. We also operated Brush Lake Resort from 1946 to 1958. We belonged to the Volmer Lutheran[...]. Slim was an El member and was also on the board of directors of the Grenora Community Development Corporation. He[...]liott and Judrth Claire Paus mar( e daugh er of Ormond and Claire P Scobe the bo ling alley ord Ci from 1 983. El oo over ing er hi[...] |
| [...]were illed or seriously injured. Two of his brothers, Herman and Fred, also lived with hi[...]y I was n was shipped to Okinawa for the invasion of various times. Herman also purchased a quarter of land just east of Jap n. A f days before we were to sail, the Atomi[...]oon. Even thou h our ship was reported lost, most of us didn't there until 1939 when he married Ruth Erickson of Grenora, ND and realiz wha danger we had been in.[...]Nashua, MT. He bought the George Ulmer farm north of hich should have ta en only 14, we were very ha[...]Nashua in 1941 where they lived until he died of a heart seizure spent a little over a year with t[...]n forces on Okinawa, being 5-24-58 at the age of 52. Three children were born to them: 2 discharged 12-1- 6 with the rank of Sgt. in the US Army Infantry. daughters and 1 son, of which 2 are living. In 1 47 I started farming on land belonging to the State of Mon- The oldest daughter Junette lives[...]remarried later on to Wilbur Bauer of Nashua and they spend the[...]her ith our farming . e' e seen quite a change from he heel in he '20s o he ones hat propel us no in 198 . re members of the olmer church and arious other organiza- ions[...]he · ead 5 mites north of Dagmar. e ha[...]hen he residen of 11 Chris n, bo O Counci s,[...]s re sh r 3 ears of born -6- Froid E He[...] |
| [...]for 29 years. After marrying Thomas B. McKee of Butte in June 1946 I studied toward a Master's degree at University of Washington. My husband is a 1940 University of Montana graduate and also studied at the University of Washington. He is a retired fisheries nutri• tional research spec[...]studies. He as honored by Stewart L. Udall, Sec. of Interior in 1966. I have 2 daughters, Bonnie[...]raise their children on the homes ead hrou years of he 1930s. Pierre uller died m 1936 and his[...] |
| [...]e resides in I have many fond memories from the Dagmar area: the friends, the D r Par , TX.[...]. C. Andersen Rural and Medicine niversary of Dagmar in 1982. L e HS. joining the Air Force in[...]SSEN NOVAK her daughter, now Brenda Willkom, who is residing in Billings. I am the fourth of 5 children born to Elmer E. and Olive M. Robbi ay was born 5-31 -55 . She is in the Air Force for a second Rasmussen. My brothers are Weldon and Lowell and sisters Ruby tour nd is married to Rodger Reddish, who is in the Army. She is sta- (McKee) and Jean (Horrocks). We are of the Dagmar area and attende tioned at Minot, D,[...]e lake school where I graduated in 1941 . In June of that year I born 11 -24-77; Tara, born 11 -21 -80[...]s with Douglas Eugene was born 3-14-57. He is unmarried and is the Chicago office of a New York brush manufacturer. In time I learned[...]Harry Shelly Marie was born 6-25 -58. She is married to Leslie Jensen Sparling's Hardware Store in Medicine Lake. What a small world!! and is a hairdresser. Leslie is engaged in farming. They have 1 son, WWII cut off the bristle supply from China and though the nylon brush Joshua, born on[...]uced, supply was still limited so it was a matter of mov- ami Ann Melton was born 12-12-59. She is married to Randy ing to other interesting jobs. elton and they live in Medicine Lake where she is a housewife and I met Leonard J. Novak, who was in the Army, and we were mar- mother. Randy is employed on the oil rigs. They have 2 children:[...]Robbi, Douglas, Shelly and Tami all graduated from Medicine Lake there produced some of the best friends we made in the service. We HS.[...]dren graduated from the University of Florida and Nancy is now Mrs.[...]lic Service Commission and Nancy is employed by the State HRS Child[...]Support Division. Jim lives in Orlando but is employed in the neighbor-[...]We all remember the hardships of the drought and depression[...]family with horn I stayed from time to time; Inger Olson who was my I grew up in he vicini y of he Volmer Church, helping Dad on he firs[...]ghbors during my eenage years. Upon my of he depression- and Aunt Esther Rasmussen who mend[...]er. given hem one-tenth of hat hey gave to me. Through he indness,[...]ore. Dad joined her caring and sharing of many others, e made it this far and no matter he remai[...]and Shirley mber 19 2 upon he dea h of P. . Olson, Leonard's dad. They[...]o er he Olson farm and Eline J. Olson. 1fe of P. . Olson re ired[...] |
| [...]born on 2-8-38 and Dale on 1-26-40. In the fall of 1941 they moved to San Diego, where he found work[...]nard had a serious heart attack and on the advice of so I his doctor we moved to Mesa, AZ i[...]eon, our oldest son, received his BA in Education from ASU mov- n ing to Oregon where he[...]ith the Gilbert School for a year. At present he is a sales representative for 1 Para[...]0 Dale received a BA degree from Minot College and taught ath for[...]mer sis er aro m and attended ASU, from which he received his MA in math. While at Lompoc[...]they became partners in a mobile home park south of Apache Junction. The park was later sold and they[...]accompanied his parents to Arizona and graduated from Mesa High. He spent 3 years in the avy, part of which was in odia , AK. On furlough in 1968 he married Betty Reigel of Tempe and too her back to Alaska. Jerrod was born[...]orced and Terry presently fives in Gil rt, AZ and is a Fire Chief in Tempe. Gladys presently liv[...]for several years before h r re 1r • ment. She is active in church and local act1vit1es. J[...] |
| [...]tighten up, as they would dry out and loosen from the heat during the[...]the farm because of an illness. They lived for a time on a farm about[...]miles northeast of Dagmar. Then they moved into Dagmar for a couple[...]of years during which time Harold and his brother, R[...]e live on a grain farm in he southeast corner of Sheridan Coun- they lived in Mesa, AZ where[...]y, D. friends from Sheridan Co. e both at ended country grade school and graduated from edicine La e HS; Bud ith the Class of 1943, Mary in 1951. Clint is a grain farmer and welder, living in he Bonetrail area of rural Willi on, D. e gradua ed from edicine Lake HS in 1970, at- ended ar of au o mechanics at OSSS in Wahpeton and a year at[...]beds in tlliston, where live. He graduated from edicine e HS in 1973 and attended[...]omputer Programming yea e gr duated from Laramie lnsti ute of Technology in ming a certificate in[...]for Glenwood, Inc. in 1980. He and Ruth Simonson of Plenty ood, daugh er o Gladys and the la e Aber S[...]in Crosby, D. Davi end d of grade school in ed1cine La e. On In pril 983 Lilly had surgery after discovering she had cancer of 6·25·66 he died in n a e amil a[...]Volmer Tim ua ed r in ay of 1978. He is in the farming Cemetery. Harold sill lives i[...]ortenseo and i e of ns[...]ory P. 25 of Sher n's |
| [...]finances had again run lo so they spent the year of 1917 on Long Island managing an estate for a[...]n. The trip had been accomplished with the help of Brandevine (for seasickness) and the help of others for train transfers and so on as he spok[...]arrived in Medicine Lake, Chns Sorensen, a friend from Denmark, was to meet him and take him to Harry[...]sell, so once in a while Pete would get so sick of beans, he ould snea a cou- ple of eggs for a treat. It was a miserable existance an[...]n the road ere or the summer. In the fall of 1924, he and Chns Sorensen rented qua ers of land from Skov 1elsen and Rich me. They had a enderless For[...]the guy driving 1t." Chns, Pete sa s, asn' atra· of anything. One time they decided they had oo man o se and should sell some of hem. bu hey though hey should am em[...]nd Pe e farmed toge her or 3 years. In th a vanet of hmgs to earn e tra money. One ·n e P[...] |
| SORE and ARY RASMUSSE By ary R smussen Soren is a native Montanan. His parents, Niels and Caroline Ras- mussen, came from Denmark in 19 0. There were 2 sisters before Sor[...]community and attended school there. In the fall of 1934 he went to work at the Fort Peck Dam Project and he worked there during he building of the dam. In the fall of 1934, I came to ont na and it was here that I me[...]For over 20 years I was an employee of the Hamilton Harbour hen we left Fort Pe[...]n at one time or another held almost all of the union executive positions. a small house on which is now the Chris Brinkman place. We moved to[...]exclusively in in- our present home in the spring of 1942. We rented the farm from tensive care; Phil, a Hamilton Harbour[...]-in-law, Art Jonasen. Later we purchased the farm from business agent for the union there; Kevin, e[...]ntain View, CA; and Stanley, named to the faculty of the registered Angus cattle. In the year of 1962 Soren bought his first Ap- graduate school of the Institute for Creation Research of San Diego, paloosa horse. He sold he cattle and c[...]ise Quarter horses and today has a beautiful band of I am in my 67th year and enjoying retirement. Several of our 0uar er horses and a few Paint horses to keep[...]ers fall he has a production sale and sells foals from the mares. are left. I still teach a[...]· ersary i arch at the edge of he SandH1lls, south o here Alva Cart right[...] |
| [...]y had 3 miles to school so wh h most of the time they drove horses and wagon, or sled in[...]m living there a few years, Myrtle and the rest of the family moved to For Evelyn and Benton, MT. Here Myrtle Wilcox Rose, at the age of 68, passed away In 192 in June of 1960. Nine children are still living.[...]of Chris an[...]I am Rigmor Brinkman Schmitz, the youngest child of Jens and Sine Brinkman. I was born 5-4-13 in th[...]n 1919, after our sale. We visited in each home of my aunts and uncles and also the home of my mother's father, Christian Johansen.[...]27 after 2 years' instruction. I graduated from high school in 1931 with Dagny Jessen and Walte[...]·s O BAE . e as a o o John eifer of estby. Al as a navy man in[...] |
| [...]children and living in Stanley, He graduated from Montana State University with majors in Range D;[...]e, MT; Management and Land Use Planning. He is single and works as a Coun- Rob rt, ingle, is living on and operating the family farm-ranch and ty Planner for Sheridan County. R nd , ho is currently attending MSU in Bozeman studying gricultural Education. The children all graduated from Medicine Lake HS. Arnold passed away in February 1980 after a brief illness. The winter of 946 -47 Chris too a trip back to Denmark to visit[...]rship with his son Peder (who had been discharged from the Army in 1945) and they continued to farm and[...]oward passed away in Williston in 1957 at the age of 33 and Chris 3 years later at the age of 71 . Both are buried in the Volmer Ceme ery.[...]ren: Marilyn, married, has a boy and in girls and is living in Powell, WY; Earl, married, has 1 girl[...]as born 6-11-56. He attended Medicine Lake HS and is living and farming south of Froid; Judy, married, has 1 girl and 2 and graduated from Montana State University at Bozeman with a major boys and is living in Billings, MT; James, single, recently c[...]ball team for 4 college at SU; and aren, married, is living in andan, D. years. On 9-6-80 he married Mary Anderson, the daughter of Jim and Carol Anderson of Froid, MT. Mary graduated from Billings Business[...]4-23-84. Juhet Ellevold Smith. Bruce as the third of boys: Gary 1946, Doug Juliet and Edward are members of Volmer Lutheran Church and 948 , Rod 957 . Bruce at ded all 2 years of school at Medicine active in various organizations. Juliet is a member of the Volmer LCW, a e. He was a member of e 1972 state runner-up basketball team the Helping Hand club, a 4-H leader for 20 years, member of Big Muddy and a high school bas e ball All-Americ[...]Cowbelles and the Daughters of the ile and also Women of the Moose. aren nne was born 2-2 55 in Bill[...]on the school board, assisted in the organization of Joyce Olson S edsvold. aren was third of 8 children: ir 1952 (died the Sheridan C[...]rs. 196 ri 969. aren at ended all 12 years of school in Culbertson. He also served as President of the ontana Woolgrowers and Vice- radua ed from high school in 973 and after a year of college President of the ational Woolgrowers. He was a director on the[...]and serves on the Sheridan County Fair Board and from on ana Sta Univer ity in Bozeman. Bruce has Bachelor of the .E. ontana Land and ineral Own[...]played as pitcher on the Volmer and then the and is brother Rod pla ed or he SU Bobca bas etball earn[...]yed in the Big ud- 77. He is a member of Alpha Zeta, an honorary dy League. It was w[...]ig Ed." In 1967 Ed was elected to he ontana House of s in Bourg-en-Bresse, F[...]ran or Governor of on ana and las by a 47% to 53% vote. The next[...]am rpora is heep.[...]sou h of Dagmar in he olmer community. They also ha[...] |
| about 1O miles southeast of Dagmar. After the death of her father that n[...]ed they spent the winters rn California here both of Bo their children reside.[...]chler and they had 3 bo s: James (bo n 1959), who is in Garden Grove, CA; Dale (born 1962), o or s fo his father in Riverside; and Randy (born 196 ) ho is s ill ·n co I e and living in Garden Grove. David is an elec rical con ac o and o ns his o n business[...]15 2nd St. SE durin summe moo s. ost of he inter mon hs are spent i h her fam ly e[...] |
| [...]graduated from Chinook HS in 1965 and Montana State University i[...]Vietnam and also a year in Germany for a total of 6 years. He married[...]live at Keizer, OR where he is the County Planner.[...]She graduated from high school in 196 7 and Montana State University[...]Tiffany. They live in Anchorage, AK where Dianne is the head nurse of the Intensive Care Unit at Providence Hospital.[...]Russel graduated from Chinook HS in 1975 and Northern Montana[...]from his folks.[...]Amunrud in June 1980 and they are the parents of a son, Donovan. At as in he 5 h ir Force, 5 st[...]and Italy. I the present time she is the manager of the Health Spa at Sidney, MT entered he service i[...]mother Nikoline Sorensen died 4-22-78 at the age of 92. O for 1 ½ years. I or ed for General Servi[...]re involved in 4-H in our youths and were members of supervisor for 17 years.[...]e Danish Brother- I met my ife Ruth c endry of ansas City hile in the service. hood[...]s in O lahoma City, 0 with other people from Sheridan County. her husband Paul odena. hey both[...]es ors bac o e Revolutionary ar and I am a member of the By Betty Sorensen Sons of he mer'can Revolutionary ar.[...]a ended he H. C. Andersen School across the road from the ere Oscar and Frances Thor[...]d a Volmer in the summer. Bib e study, he history of o ve[...] |
| [...]ake, where all 4 A son, sons graduated from high school. They received their college educa-[...]the Aspen, C Choir. He served as Treasurer of the Council, and I am currently Presi- Valer dent of the L.C.W.[...]y it was to us to see Terry named State President of the Montana transf Future Farmers of America. in 19 . We did a lot of Square Dancing for entertainment, takrng the chil[...]the big "ball game," with players ranging in age from 2 to 80. Christmas at Grandpa and Grandma Sorense[...]1 1976. With the help of the CowBelles, friends and family, e served sever[...]Volmer and are raising ca le and arming. artha is the Church Secretary, and Steven wor s ith the To n and Country Forum paper. Terry and Amy Schwindt of Kimball, E ere married 9-5-82 a Rap·d Cit[...] |
| [...]miles west of Casper. She passed away 4-27-56 while visiting me. he s ory of my parents, he Niels Jessens, appears in the[...]married Canada. He went back to Canada and is in a rest home at Toronto, On- A sel V. Olsen in[...]and died November 1979. She married Carl Jensen, from Denmark in 1935. Her 2 children were II S. Jensen Lehmau of Palos Verdes, CA and Paul C. Jensen of Wind- sor, CA. Ila was born in 1937 and Paul in[...]d in Modesto, CA in 1982. She married Fred Olsson from Copenhagen, Denmark in June of 1935. Their children were Emilie arie Olsson Brow[...]mother loved so much. I will spend the rest of my years in wonderful Stinson born 1-1O 52. All w[...]Wyoming. There are many pleasant memories of the few years I spent in Sheridan County where I[...]Jessen f mily. In April 98 I have been a residen of southern California for DANNIE and DIANNE (CHRISTENSEN) THOMAS 50 years. The home ha 8 of us shared on the plains had few creature[...]kota line and about 4 miles comfor s, bu hen most of hem had not been inven ed as yet. There south of the Reserve-Grenora highway. I was born in Willis[...]ve and unders anding in our home as ell. The joys of 4-3-51 to Wallace and Ethel (McConnachie[...]r, riding Wilson Grade School was 1/4 mile from our house and stood on and singing i h my dad ·n[...]the corner of my dad's land, so I went there through the grades[...]ns driving and when the weather was nice we girls of the ear. The faithfulness of Henry Legge, our postman who came[...] |
| [...]Artis Henke Torgerson was the second child of Henry and Eleanor Turnell Henke and was born 11[...]rtis attended Franklin grade school and graduated from Medicine ha Lake HS in 1941 .[...]camp . Artis married LeRoy Torgerson of McGregor, ND 6-20-42 and they farm an h[...]1111ston. Ronald Part of LeRoy's time in the service during WWII was spent[...]Bozeman in pean Theatre, including the Battle of the Bulge. When he returned safe• AFROTC 'n 19 ly home, the family spent a "year of adjustment" on LeRoy's family ontgom[...]ee in 1961 ly b n prom at the University of Montana in Missoula.[...]hen moved to rural La eside, MT. The summer of 1958 while LeRoy was attending the summer ses sio[...]ayonna, 17, Donnie, 14; Travis, 12; Joy, 7. Diana is married to Bob Stark and they have 4 children: Linda, 20; Tammie, 17; Dale, 15; Connie,10. Sheryl is married to Duane Njos and they have 3 daughters:[...]Cmdy, 13; aril n, 5. LeArla lives at Lakeside and is a massage therapist ·n alispell. Arlis' pa[...]Doris Torgerson Art was born 10-18-19, son of artin and (Sherdan's Daybrea I p. 91 .2). y broth[...]are Verda, Vole and Flo hood on a farm southeast of Dagmar and graduated from edicine La e HS ·n 19 0. A of true ing, hauling grain coal, cattle for s[...] |
| [...]o riage in February o 1972, he completed his tour of duty in California. the service, but I worked[...]On 2· 9 72, Clifford married Pamela Sue Panasuk of Bainville, MT. about 9 months. Pamela is the daughter of Paul and Sophie Miller Panasuk and was I belong to the Big Sky Church, which is the First Baptist Church of born 3 8-51 at Williston. She attended school at Bainville and after McCabe and the Church of the Brethern. I also belong to the Farmers r duation attended the U of M in Missoula, MT. Union[...]shington, DC for After Clifford's discharge from the Marine Corps in July of 1972, the Farmers Union. Clifford and Pamela moved from Anaheim, CA back to the family farm. I[...]g to the Moose 1343 at Medicine Lake and the Sons of Nor-[...]parents' home south of Dagmar. My parents were Martin Drevdal[...]It was Christofferson who changed the family name from[...]Drevdal to Torgerson. Agnes Sorenson was one of twin girls born on[...]died in July of 1960, and Agnes died on 10-5-46. They are both bu[...]orn 6- 8-83. All were born in Marvin is the oldest of 8 children: Verna Roscella was born Plentywood.[...]They have belonged to the Moose and the Women of the Moose, Violet Sorensen and Flora M[...]to the new- Order o Foresters, and WIFE. Clifford is a member of the Medicine ly built Sunny Hill School[...]ander and quartermaster. Pamela Army from April 1942 until December 1945. I was stationed at Ft. is a member of the VFW Auxiliary and has been president and secr[...]ar Washington, DC and South Hampton Island, north ofof Dagmar. John Miller was born 7-11-1896 at T ey are members of he Volmer Lutheran Church, where Pamela[...]nadine Torger- Cli ford enjoyed being a part of he high school football team he 4 son and Max[...]hunt- in infancy. ing and fishing that is available in Sheridan County. A ARD . TORGERSO |
| [...]the American Legion for 37 years. We are members of the Moose Lodge in Medicine Lake and the Big Sky Church of Froid. I remember the dust storms of the '30s when days were filled with hard work. My[...]er, who was to become my father-in- law, and part of my wages went to plant wheat on rented land. The[...]with my brothers for 35 years until 1981. My son is now farming with me as I am nearing retirement. I[...]. His parents are Victor and Bernadine Torgerson of the Volmer com- Jr munity, and he was the firstborn of 4 children. Russ attended Sunny Hill school[...]playing softball and going on hikes. He graduated from ed1cine La e HS in 1970. Russ was in the army from ovember 1972 to ovember 1974. He was stationed in[...]-14-75. Renny was born in ontreal on 12-30-52 She is the daughter of Wilhelm and Gabriela Reinoehl. She graduated from S . Pius X HS in 1970 and later from O'Sullivan Business College. She as then e[...] |
| [...]fter heir marriage hey farmed about 1Omiles south of Dagmar, Crows Landing, CA of typhoid fever. T until 936 when they moved to[...]the Volmer area on what is now the Henry Crohn farm.[...]They were the parents of 2 sons and 2 daughters: Les, born in[...]1918 of Dagmar, MT; Lloyd, born in 1925, Missoula, MT; lr[...]born in 1912 of Santa Maria, CA; and Doris Ulshafer born in 1920 of[...]Vera Vivian, born 2-21 -13 at Dagmar, died of cancer on 4-7-58 at MT. Mrs. Willumsen passed away in March 1975 and Chris passed alispell. She is buried at Glacier emorial Gardens at Kalispell. S[...]ey had 1 child, 1946. They are the parents of 4 daughters: Marcia (Mrs. Jack CahilQ, Don[...] |
| THE TOWN OF WESTBY LO E TREE LUTHERAN CHURCH Oslo received 80 acres of land from the government in 1909. The Lone Tree orwegia[...]became cropland and a portion became the location of the organized at he Einar Negaard home 5-10-13. T[...]charter church and Oslo cemetary where most of Elkhorn's homesteaders members. The first officer[...]our pastor with Einar egaard donated 2 acres of land for the cemetery. In 1929 a Scandia and St. John's of rural Westby. basement church was built on the plot where the cemetery is located. The following pastors served from 1908-62: George M. Tangvald, Pastors serving the congregation were the same as First Lutheran of Edward L. Erickson, Andrew Ness, Harold M. Bue[...]ch was moved into Westby on the North Dakota edge of town to[...]with American Lutheran Church, which is now called Immanuel[...]Assembly of God Church.[...]Our Ladies Aid was organized at the home of Mrs. Edward[...]egations met 11 -26-46 paying for the upkeep of the parsonage, and later the rent. The to organiz[...]ed congregation as called Our maintenance of the church building has mostly been taken care of by Savior's Lu heran Church and to begin with our[...]this group has lived on and Tangvald for a group of or egian homesteaders ho had settled in co[...]r egian services ere held rent membership is 19 and we continue to be active in the work of the less frequen ly.[...]ay our or s be o he glory of God.[...] |
| [...]were held in various homes and later m God is pr ch d. schoolhouses. Oscar Fransen donated 2 acres of his farm for a Pastors cemetery and a church site. From 1915 and for as long as St. John 911 -17:[...]ntry con• Hennings n. , . gregations of Oslo and Scandia. A house of worship was needed and in 1940· 4; L 1921 th[...]in 1930. In 1els n, 19 1940, collection of funds for a new church building was started. The[...]ated electrically and thus having the distinction of 1982-present. being a "church without a chimney[...]n Lutheran Church in 1963 and in 1967 became part of Westby Lutheran Parish hich includes Immanuel and[...]lngman J. Knapp, and M. Will. The present pastor is ar Hall. EMMAUS LUTHERAN CHURCH |
| [...]efore Christmas that same year. erved t the ime of realignmen in 1963. The Reverend Joel A.[...]N. Rostad, Wm. Anhalt, Hartvig elson, gr duate of Luther Seminary in St. Paul, served Immanuel[...]and Mrs. Peter Miller, and Mrs. Anhalt, President of WMF. from 8-16-64 through 6-1-68. The Reverend Milan C. lngman, a graduate of Luther Seminary, w s installed s Immanuel's third[...]during Rev. lngman's tenure that the congregation of Immanuel Lutheran decided that new church structu[...]ndbreaking service was held on 6- 69 with shovels of earth turned by the follow- ing persons Orris And[...]deline L gerquist, Jerry Tangedal, and the donors of the site, Rose Nereson nd Herman ereson.[...]ammer Lagerquist). It was dedicated in 1918. Some of the first On 8- 6-70, members of Immanuel Lutheran worshiped for the memb[...]J. 0. Brensdal had services in some of the homes in 1910. Pastor T e Reverend John napp, a graduate of Luther Seminary, as Erickson, th[...] |
| [...]retary for 25 years. In the early '60s, some of the members joined the Immanuel Lutheran Parish[...]tinued services at Scandia under the Association of Lutheran Congregations ith Pastor Stendal, Jore,[...]1913, a new church was erected ith a ull basemen of native rock from the prairie. The church as built under he direc• tion of Chr. Holm Nelsen. Daneville Church was disso[...]52; EJ ind H. 1elsen, 1953-61 . WESTBY ASSEMBLY OF GOD |
| [...]found th t the -room building no longer took care of the educational During the school year of 1983-84, the gym floor was replaced needs of the community.[...]ed to -50 degrees. The boys' basketball team was of 1918 9. Miss Thora Sorenson was principal of schools then, and 2 forced to practice in Fortuna, and team games were played in Plen- years of high school were offered.[...]rienced rapid growth in other athletic pro- years of work were being offered. This increase facilitate[...]l was introduced and in 1972, Westby received the of the Assembly Hall in 924 .[...]r 1924-25 With the completion of Ranger Field, Boys' and Girls' track was was sign[...]lete high school added. In the spring of 1973, the boys' track team placed 3rd in the course of 4 years. At the end of the school year, 6 students received[...]ontinue to play an important role in the activity of In 1936, a gym and 3 more classrooms were a[...]practice and games. The school one of 16 in the United States invited to the Internatio[...]l lac ed adequate plumbing so advantage was taken of the WPA Festival in Vienna, Aus[...]received to program in 938-39. A complete system of water with adequate partic[...]t band at Divisional forced to meet the challenge of knee high snow in the winter to reach[...]Thanksgiving Parade; 1974-79, productions of "Night of Broadway".[...]awards in journalism, recently receiving 3rd of all papers and annuals[...]in Montana as evaluated by The School of Journalism . University of[...]from the Fortuna Radar Station and foreign exchange students from the countries of Brazil, Chile, Spain, orway Switzerland, and Colu[...]e studen s added much to the academic environment of the[...]r. Freisleben's 36 years of undaunted loyalty, devotion, and ser·[...]a solid foundation for the continued preparation of v[...]The illingness of parents school board, facul y, nd community[...]s hot-lunch pro• and re arding; it is eviden in the tremendous gro h of the Westby ram er u[...] |
| [...]shington, McKinley, Roosevelt, and Coolid e. Some of the schools were relocated several times. The one I rememb r most of all is the Jefferson because I and all my brothers and s[...]Sig, began school, i as do n near he water's edge of Goose Lake, east of the present Vera Elm farm buildings. The Elm land[...]. Dad's farm. The farm 1s presently o ned by some of he fam1I . The school continued to operate un II the spring of 19 7. ildred, taught the school m the 1946-4 7[...]as also mo ed se eral ·mes. T e as board meeting of he distric as 5-7-66. The dis r c has na of estby o. 3 for some time. S uden s are bussed o o[...]01 ,e 1rtz r er -50 and I opened u of ree b e ea room enou h[...] |
| [...]n Legion Auxiliary, Westby Post, Unit 229, Dept. of orth Dakota made application for its charter. The[...]ed by the Presi- dent and Secretary for the Dept. of North Dakota at Fargo on 5-25-24. Durin the winter of 1931 , the original charter was destroyed by fire. A duplicate ch rter w s dated 3-15-32 by request from this Unit. There ere 1 Ocharter members as[...]er in the year 1942 was when our Unit was changed from the Department of orth Dakota to the Department of Montana. In the early years of our organization we were assigned veterans in hos[...]40 other holidays. We also were assigned children of veterans in the early years. From 1955 through 1960, e ere assigned boys from the Miles City Industrial School. Since 9 9[...]efore emorial Day. To date e have sold a total of 19,250 poppies for an verage of jus over 355 poppies per year. e have ide[...]hristmas time e send money to our Veterans hospit Is o be used for gift buying for our veterans ho are[...]n , Les Currently, the eldest living member of our organization is rs. Hielm, Bu y Bundt , El vm Re , Eugene M[...], Glen arie Hammer a ge 9 . Our youngest member is S efanie Lagerquist Gu nd rson, Enc Hiel[...]I lived on a arm north of estby here my fol s had homes ead·[...]nd 1936 I a ded estby HS, gradua mg in ay of 1936.[...] |
| [...]Board at Medicine Lake since 1950. The discovery of oil in the Flat Lake Oil Field in the '60s has ma[...]3 and presently living in Wilmette, IL (a suburb of Chicago), erna Anderson Thane born 12-9-45 and p[...]tories are listed separately m the Westby section of his boo . Adolph and I are members of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Westby and I am a member of Immanuel ALC . Adolph has een on the church counc[...]r 40th Anniversary a few years ago as a high!' ht of our lives, when our children planned a surprise g[...]a o get acquainted with he cousins m or ay and o is1 t e Ro en Church here Adolph's father as baptized. This church is 775 y as old and still being used. e are planning ano her rip ·n arch of 1 8 . This will be a bus tour to Flor'da.[...] |
| [...]discharge from the Air Force then moved to Belevue, WA. Rick[...]s parents are Adolph and Florence (Hass) Anderson of Westby, MT. Darrell attended the Ueland Rural School, northwest of Westby, and later attended the Westby Public Scho[...]in Redmond in 1976. We have 3 children: graduated from Westby HS as Valedictorian of his class. Sharla, 13 years; Shawn, 1O years; and Ryan, 6 years. He graduated from the U of MT, issoula in June, 1965 with a BS[...]n to became a Cer ified Public Accountan in 1968. From 1969-73, he was els and Mary Ande[...]brothers Controller for the ational Headquarters of the Bahai Faith in Wilmette, were Herman, Martin, and Ezra. His sisters were Anna (Mrs. Roy IL. From 197 4-78, Darrell did financial analysis and late[...]ND) in the early 1900s where they had a farm This is a rail car leasing company and a division of Tiger International. and some dairy cattle. ost of his schooling was obtained at Kenmare.[...]The family then moved to a farm 9 miles southwest of Westby in the[...]8-3-23 to Lydia Elizabeth Christensen of he Daneville community. He[...]e, is[...] |
| [...]ly: 1. Dorothy lives at Sunburst, MT and is immigration inspector at the Border Port of Sweetgrass, MT. Dorothy married Selmer Hammer of rural Westby in 1942. Dorothy and Sam ha[...], MT area. 2. Betty married Ralph Lindell of Fortuna, ND in 1946. Betty taught school[...]Richard Kueffler). 3. Myrtle married Fred Lafond of Malta, MT in 1948. They presently reside at Elkhart, KS. Myrtle is employed at the Morton County Hospital, E[...]1949, she was married to Harold Storseth of Grenora, ND. She was later mar- ried to Clarence Allgor of Sacramento, CA. Joan 1s employed in a gov[...]5. June (the other twin) married Charles Bublitz of Grenora, ND in 1949. For several years, t[...]hey are now on a farm about 3 miles south of Ambrose, ND. They have 3 children: Kathryn (Mrs.[...]ne. Shortly atter, he sold his farm which is now the home of Manfred and Peggy Lagerquist.[...]time, where Lela was County Superintendent of Schools. Later hey moved to Grenora, ND w[...]29•73. In tribute and loving memory of a dear father and grand a her:[...]andfather laid o rest. For each of us he did his bes . His place o[...]rain farm ng and ra Bazil as the son of and R r on innesota[...] |
| [...]5, at which time, he he iris all graduated from Polson HS and all continued their retired[...]attle with cancer. Jeannine lives in Billings and is activities prior to moving to Phoenix. She[...]y Penneys employed by Border Fuel Supply Co. Lori is married to Michael and later Shure[...]Phoenix, which was where she worked adding She is employed by BL and Mike works for Cardinal Oil. until her death in June of 1979. They reside in Billings. arvin cont[...]on. MR. and RS. ORRIS A DERSO |
| [...]ttended rural school at Ueland School, 3½ miles from their farm. They later all graduated from Westby HS. Carol was born in 1931, graduated from Sacred Heart School of Nursing, Havre, MT in 1951 . She married Joe Sco[...]od, CA in 1953. They have 2 children, Susan, who is a A working at h1tt1er Presby Hospital, Whittier, CA. A son, Rande, a meat cutter, is also attending Santa Ana College in Fire Science[...]b Western Geophysical Company in the exploration of oil. He b gan working in Sheridan County in 1958[...]They have 1 daughter, Dayna, born in 1968. Dayna is a high school student in Anchorage, A where her dad is a Field Supervisor. Janice was born in 1940[...]a . married James Goodrow in 1960. He is employed by Ae Supervisor in Engineering Design. He is also a T have 3 children: Catherine, 21 , is in her second yea College, majoring in pre-law. Douglas gradua ed i tonan, is now attending Irvine College as a pre-me a high s[...]d to California here he r ed er his discharge from he y, h 1968 he bought his o n[...] |
| [...]non destructive house. Their family consists of 3 daughters and 2 sons: Bernice, ngineer for M[...]Stacy Roann Bailey born school and graduated from Oak Grove, MN. She is a registered nurse 5-25-82 a Hinsdale, IL.[...]in Jay Bervik born 4-16-57 at Crosby, D graduated from Sessing. Norman manages his own business[...]itect. They are estby HS in 1975, salutatorian of his class. He graduated from U of parents of 4: Orreen, Rodney, Ward, and Mary and have 6 gran[...]nominational Christian Organiza- Jeska, Orreen is a beautician and sells Aubrey Creation. Lester is a tion and has been working with the High School Ministry, Student carpenter. They are parents of 3 girls: Wanda, Angela, and Krista. Venture for C[...]des in Ambler, PA. Buerkle. Rodney is a carpenter. They are parents of 3: Jayden, Darcy Lynn Bervik, born 9-2-59 a[...]hestyn. Westby, gr duating in 977. She attended U of D, Grand Forks for 2 Ward A. Sessi[...]classes. Darcy worked at Security S ate and is attending NDU, Fargo, ND majoring in architecture[...]born at Portland, OR 7-5-53. After com- and is cooking in a nursing home. Gene works with the handicapped. pletion of school, he served years in the Marine Corps. Kell[...]as, born 12-25-84. as an oil field hand and Darcy is night manager for Piggly Wiggly in Kat[...]ounty, ND, graduated Plentywood. They are parents of a son, Garret Robert, born 8-19-84 at from Westby HS and was married 3-1-51 to John Harstad. Kathleen is Culbertson, MT. They reside in Plentywood.[...]Aviation Corps ed school in Westby and graduated from high school in 1983. He is as Contracts Assistant. They have 2 sons, Michael and Eric, and 2 attending CC, iles City, T and is enrolled in Electronics, Intro-to grandsons.[...]Olson and is Senior Estimator for Al Cohen Const. Co. They are[...]baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. of 2 sons, John M. W. Harstad and Adam R. Harstad.[...]Eric Lee Harstad born 4-10-59 Nashville, TN is Kitchen Manager SVE and BRITA BERVIK[...]vik, born 10-11 -31, Divide County, ND, graduated from sis er. Sven came to the US in 1914 to join 3 of his brothers already Westby HS and married June Welsh of Garrison, D. Otto is Deputy here and he homes eaded in Elkhorn Twp., Divide County, D. He mar- Land Commissioner of orth Dakota. June is an Elementary School ried Bria E ness 3-23-26. Th[...]eann ae Bervi , born 5-6-56, Crosby, D, graduated from ith her Uncle Siver E ness and family in El ho[...]Loren graduated from U D, Grand Forks, D with a degree in Business.[...]retired in 1953 hen they moved to Sara is a registered nurse at United Hosp. in Grand For s[...]eo arcade Lag in Fargo, D o see Crown Prince Olav of or ay. hey made their in Bismarc and wor[...]. S e ser ed on he church cou cil and Board of Directors or the Selma B. Bervi , born 7-12-3 , Ambrose, D, graduated from Farmers Gra"n and Trading Co. He enjoyed f1shi g[...]HS and as married 3-26-55 to arvin ilfmer. Selma is a is de h 6 30-76.[...]re ired a er 35 ears from Amoco Production Co. He Is no chief[...]el 1nno u of Casp r. Y. They have 2 children. Sha n and[...]mb r. Suzanne is ccoun an er a Trans merica Title Ins. Co.[...]rl is ce ifled pub 1c ccoun n and rch I is secre ary for a[...]ctioo is to[...] |
| [...]nd Oscar raised his children along ith the help from his daughter, Vivian, neighbors, and hired help. Clair attended Elkhorn country school and graduated from Westby HS. In 1951, Claire enlisted in the Army and spent one of his 2 enlisted years in Korea. He was discharge[...]bba Stageberg in Helena, MT. She was the second of their 5 children, 4 girls and 1 boy. She attende[...]tywood with her family in 1948. Cookie graduated from Plentywood HS in 1952 and then went to work as a[...]1955. In 1956 , we bought a farm southeast of Westby on the orth Dakota side. It was originall[...]Sather farm, then Ed Fergusons, and we bought it from Leslie Herman. The first year e built a new barn[...]er. The attended Westby School and all graduated from th~re. Kerry lives at home and farms with us .. Va!ene 1s a l~gal sec and is married to Warren Hanson. Laurie 1s a Special E Teacher and is married to Les Wells Claire mar~·e[...]n Westby and or s for Cheveron Oil C is a en lege and has one more year to go[...]estby HS in 197 4. Tania en bac to Bra here, is no married and lives in he Bos on bac " home··[...]had ca le sin bou years. doing his share of mil bu n Special' · •[...] |
| r de. He married Cheryl Rice of Plentywood 3·19-83. They live in estby nd man[...]dy Alane, born 4.3.59 at Plentywood, MT graduated from estby HS in 977. She married Roger Ward of Plentywood 6-16-79. They have 2 daughters, Randy Lynn, born 08-1 6-80, and Kala Jo, born 07 18 83. Roger is n oil well pumper employed by Beren Corp. Jason Lyle, born 4 13 62 at Plentywood, graduated from Westby HS in 1980. He married Deanna Shefstad of Fortuna, ND 6·12-81. They h ve 1 son, Ryan Andrew, born 8-10 82. Jason is presently employed by ittelson O.K Hardware. They[...]nhardt, born 8-6·66 at Plentywood, will graduate from Westby HS 5-11 84. He was named after his paterna[...]Deloris was employed by the State of Montana in Helena until her[...]past 14 years. Her husband, Jean. is also employed by the Federal inot, D. He lived on a farm 3 miles east of Glenburn, D. He[...]1 01 7 Babcock Boulevard, Billings, MT. graduated from Glenburn HS. 959 he attended fall and winter quarter at SC. The spring of 1959, he went to work for Oil Field Services out STEVE and PEGGY BOWMAN of Tioga, D. Don and Pearl ere married 8-20-60.[...]ve Bowman was born 6-29-53 in Crosby, ND, the son of Colin inot, D. Daughter of Clarence and Pansy Steen; lived on a farm 3[...]cludes 2 brothers and 1 sister: Mike, miles north of Glenburn. She graduated from Glenburn HS May, 1960 born 1-30-51; Mary[...]many as a tank mechanic. After his return from the Army in 197 4,[...]where he is currently employed.[...]On 5-29-76 he married Peggy French, who is the daughter of Harvey and Ardelle French of Redstone. Peggy was born 8-11 -54 in[...]Plentywood, the second of 3 daughters. Debbie was born 7-1 7-51 and[...]and Plentywood school. Upon graduating from high school in 1972,[...]only 10 short hours of Hyaline embrane Disease. On 7-24-78, they Don[...]1962. Roderic ere blessed 1th the birth of their second son, Christopher athe . born 9-27-62 . In October, family moved from Glenburn, o T o years later on 7-12-80, their hird son. Joshua Stephen, was , D. ugus of 3, fa · ain moved o La Barge, .[...]estb a he Che ron Otl I am the youngest of 9 born o Peder and Birge e Brensdal. Seven[...]of my bro hers and sisters s 111 survive.[...]e re p 3 children. Jason is a stude he[...]D. and D. is or mg in Pen .[...] |
| [...]ance missions. After 30 years and 7 million miles of flying for Braniff Airlines, Minneapolis, he retired m 1981 . He had 6 children: Wayne of Conrad, MT; Curtis, Michael, Kimberly, Kelly, and Melanie all of Minneapolis, MN; and 9 grandchildren. Berni[...]r. His parents, Ole and artha Bryn came o the US from Norway. Art lived with his parents m orth Da ota[...]former Joe Mason farm in 1929 for taxes. The farm is located 8 miles NE of Westby in Divide County. He married Anna Westgard of Rugby, ND 4-10-24. Anna was born in Pierce Coun y, D 4-10-02. Her father, Ole, came from Norway and her mother, arie, came from Sweden. There were 7 boys and 7 girls in the fami[...]nna Bryn . Art and Anna live on their farm E of Westby and Art con mues to EMIL and MINNIE SUNDT |
| also n vid whist player and a member of "The Jolly Twelve" whist She is from the Antelope community. Bonnie attended the Lew c[...]Wallace grade school and graduated from Antelope HS.[...]h Dale. Sheila was born on 10-23-53 and graduated from he former Helen Strand Brown and Bill Sundt[...]72. She was united in marriage to John Jay LaFond of 4 2 49. Bill went into partnership with Joe Noon[...]employed in road construc- They were members of the Lutheran Church. ti[...]so Wyoming. Bill was town clerk for a number of years and has been a member Janet graduated from Westby HS in 1973. She attended Business of the American Legion Post No. 229 for the past 38 years. School at Rapid City, SD and graduated from there in 197 4. On Helen owned and operated Helen's Beauty Shop for 20 years from 9-19-7 5, she was married to Randy Meyer of Westby. They make their 1946 until 1966.[...]home at Bartlesville, OK. Randy is a marketing manager and Janet was[...]n analyst for lease records. They are the parents of 2 daughters,[...]Kenneth was born on 12-5-60 and graduated from Westby HS in[...]died on 6-5-80. Ken has spent most of his life in the area and is[...]I was born 7-23-15 east of Westby, daughter of Olaf and Lisbeth[...]Luella, and Ronald. In June of 1966, Bill and Helen along with son, Guy Douglas, _ORE VER O CARLSON |
| [...]ught the Stanley Ottensen ty farm in 1945 of which I still farm . The children all grew up her[...]hen the snow got so deep, I used o at 0 from my place to my parents' place to do chores and so[...]were born in o a this country in the early part of the 1900s and se led For a while, they lived on a homestead near Grenora. I on the homestead. One of the inconveniences as he tation. John had to wal[...]during II for too part in the big invasion of France, young men. After the ar, Carl re u[...] |
| [...]some years later than the original rs. Wright, is in Parker, AZ. Ragna, Mrs. Hirt, lives in Anaheim[...]rough the hilly country, all to lessen the effect of snow filling in on other and Inger contin[...]deaths, the track so deep. I've seen the amount of wildlife improve. When we other in 195 and Ing[...]me now depending on to lngvald and Ethel Iverson of the Oooley-Comertown area. water[...]ter, Betty (Irma) Zoanni; hardly any now. all of whom live in the Culbertson area.[...]es farming, have been Pearl's firs 12 years of school were in Comertown after which she elec[...]car, I always Havre. She married Leslie Anderson of Plentywood, MT where they did that type of work. They milked the cows and were always busy o[...]hool at home. 1959. Jesse died in May of 1962. She died from cancer. I farmed for Curtis, a petroleum en[...]red I couldn't handle it myself so I've tana Tech of Butte. He is married to Jennifer Jansky, also an engineer-[...]nce. Since then I have had different ing student, of Ferdig, T. They have 1 son, Andrew, age 11. They[...]where I spent a few years Outside of the dry years of the '30s, I've had many good crops, as treasurer[...]s I hailed or rusted out. I've seen the varieties of served 2 years on the Elementary School Board and 9 years on the wheat go from Marques to the very hardy present day varieties. One of High School District 3 Board.[...]Pearl and I spent 1Oyears as 4-H Club leaders, 2 of those as chair- came the enormous problem of rust. I got my foundation stock of man of he County Council. Thatcher wheat from the Farmers Elevator at McElroy, 120 bushels. I[...]spent 3 years on the F HA Board, which consisted of seeded 120 acres with it, it ran 40 bushels per acre. I sold most of it meetings o act on loans.[...]ers in Green cElroy depot. Valley, Z. From here, e ta e short trips or travel on anby Tours As of July 4th, 1983 I am living in the Pioneer Manor in Plen- ou of Tucson.[...]farm now and they are renting it from me. ART and JESSE DEGE as born 12-30-07[...]A DUTT Peter and Dorothy Sned ·er Degen. y place of birth was in Harvey By abel Sundsted D. Jesse was born there too. In June of 19 3 my parents, Jesse, and I came o mbrose, D by train. Tha as the end of the rail line by hat ime. On he folio ing day,[...]miles to our ne arm si e, all in o e day. Our arm is 6 miles of present es b . n 913, es b asn' in i s[...] |
| [...]at Havre, MT. He ma My. name is H~rold, but better known as Maynard. My parents[...]m 1Omiles northwest sons and 1 daug of Westby, MT. It was purchased from Axel Groth, who homesteaded wor in[...]ting in 1941 . Farming has been Rhonda IS a 7th my life.[...]and South Dakota to work, returning Lee of Crosby, D. to the farm in 1963. number of years. ldo In 1966, Mr. and Mrs. Nels Ward[...]n ont na On 6-14-69 I married Clara Midthun of Stoughton, WI. She has 5 school and Lisa is a children, all living in Wisconsin. Eugene lives[...], has 4 Lyle, fourth son children, is a semi-driver for Gross Trucking Maqorie lives at Wright of Glendiv Stoughton, has 2 children and 3 grandchildren, is a waitress, orks at and operate a me Janesville. David lives at Mauston, has 4 children, is a semi-driver for ing. They also h Midwest. Harvey lives at Stoughton, has 2 children, Is employed at Da n Is a gradu Dorsey Trailers in Edgerton . Terry hves at Deerfield, has 2 children , is a asters in Vocal r[...]rminal at cFarland . As we have now retired from farming, we en1oy traveltng and soph[...]insurance ou of all Julia's parents were born in He[...]41 when they purchased the Meat and Grocery Store from Luther Hultgren at Westby, MT.[...] |
| th n 20 years and is now presently employed at the Sherwood Inn. Three of my grandchildren have married Sheridan County mat[...]vonne Janice Grimm married Dean McCabe, son of Tom McCabe's formerly of Frickson. They have 2 boys, Casey and Darrin. The[...]Sam's son, David, married Lisa Cybulski, daughter of in Westby. Brian opera es the family farm and is also a contract oil Jim and Mary Ann Cybulski of Reserve, and Jackie Adkins married pumper. Sandra is one of the Dust Busters, a cleaning service started Doug West, son of Richard and Jean West of Outlook. in Westby in 1982.[...]Stoner from Outlook and since have lived on the farm there. W[...]ed with my parents, Rev. and Mrs. Soren Fengstad, from great-grandchildren. Ray, D where I was born, to Bromhead, Sask. in 191 2. Of the 12 children, I have 1 brother and 2 sisters s[...]Ed homesteaded about 3/4 miles west of Alkabo, ND in 1913. He northwest of Westby. He had been left with 3 small children, f[...]and co-owner of the Blue Moon Night Club in Plentywood, MT. Sam is now a dentist at Glasgow. He married Lenore Sturtz from Members of Ed's fam ily that are still living are: Mrs. lone[...]children: Darryl, David, Jimmy, Mary Jo, and of Florence, MT; Mrs. Elaine Koon of Salem, MO; Mrs. Marjorie Reed of Janet.[...]Plentywood, MT; Mrs. Selma Holm Sneva of Williston, ND. Their[...]mother was Selma Stromstad Ferguson from the Alkabo, ND area. She[...]1922. Ed also leaves children: Mrs. Kathryn Adamy of Buffalo, Y; David Ferguson of Helena, MT; Oarrold Ferguson of Missoula, MT; Carol Jean Capell of Great Falls, MT. Their mother was[...]Blanche Wehrman Ferguson of the Fortuna, ND area. Ed's son Howard,[...]preceded him in death in December of 1972. His daughter, Vavine[...]passed away at the age of one year. Ed was blessed with 20 grand-[...]ch ildren and 19 great-grandchildren of whom he was very proud. Richard married Berniece Sampson of Polson. They had 4 girls: |
| [...]nual leave relief is need d. In 1978, sh ct d a qu I Oppor•[...]As of this · ritmg, her year from her service care r years of service combination[...]( rs. Ralph Lindell) of Dool y El hart, S, Joan Allgor of Bublitz) of Ambrose D. T DOROTHY FITZPATRICK[...]ing and ranching du . So and Lydia Andersen, one of 5 daughters. She grew to womanhood in be fully retired but is loo i Sheridan County graduating from Westby HS in May of 1942 and work• cloc . Thoug she loves h[...]ul ings. On 12-18-42 she married Selmer B. Hammer of rural Westby, son of Carl and Marie Hammer. Selmer was in the military at that tune and they spent the early years of their marriage in Lou1s1ana and Texas. Both were[...]ide Cou were born: Sandra (Mrs. Edward Grogan now of Whitefish, 1) and sprung int Randal (w[...]rom mbr In March of 1948, the family returned to Westby and establish[...]ty resides ne Sheriff Dept. and Town arshall of Sunburst. He also had his o n E. refrigerator service which he still operated at he time of his death on 2-.23-80. A third daughter, Laura, as born on 5-31 -59 and she is no teaching at Roberts, T. |
| r nddau hters. Harlow is credit manager for John Day Company in[...]er died in 1972 and Jennie graduated from Comertown in 1938. During WWII, Frances worked in[...]s passed away G brielson at their farm home south of Westby. He attended school in quite su[...]arents' farm home near February, 1963 (from Green Bay, WI), while in Las Vegas. In 1967 (all[...]urn to farming. Qui Parle County, M She graduated from agriculture college in St. Albert passed away May, 1979 of cancer. Frances moved back to Paul.[...]farm. Alma worked as a graduated from Western HS, Las Vegas in 1964. They later moved t[...]pop factory California after Tom returned from serving in the Vietnam War. They in Plentywood.[...]-69. They now live in Pinon Hills, CA where Gayle is employed as[...]clerk/typist for the Jr. and Sr. HS. Tom is a tool maker for Rockwell[...]Valerie graduated from Westby HS in 1977 and finished a[...]and taken some schooling in California. She is now in Golden, CO, plan-[...]Lived on the farm which was 4 miles east of Westby in North[...]high school in They have 2 children. Connie is married to Hugh eyer. They have Westby[...]ra, ND Falls. Billy as born 8-22-58. He graduated from Butte School of here he met Helen, daughter of Harvey (deceased) and Lillie (Lysne) ines. He l[...]l as an engineer. Thomas, both coming from innesota. Helen graduated from Grenora Bill and Ima celebrated their 50 h e[...]open his own body and paint shop Albert, son of Olav and Clara Gjesdal, as born 9-25 1 . He as[...]6 in ennewic 1th a partner, Verl Quien. He is now retired as rais n family farm. He quit school in the '30s of June, 1983. nd n imes er[...]d on the farm. he II members of the First Lutheran Church and active in the Sons of ar ed e on[...]Police Science. He is now teaching high school a Callam Bay, a[...]raised · n radua ed from 1957.[...] |
| [...]m there about 2½ years and I wanted out of the oil field work, so we served o[...]Blac of Virginia[...]our family in Chester and they have all graduated from Chester HS. Our oldest daughter, Rhonda, is married to Raymond Houle JOH ROBERT and and[...]AROL Tina and Trista. Our second daughter, Vicki, is married to Chris Kolstad and they farm south of Chester. They have 1 girl, Amanda. Our third daughter, LaNette, is married to Scott Anderson and hves m Phoeni ,[...]ly own a bar m Chester y ife, yrna, an is working for the State of Montana in the appraisal office. s[...]tn My parents were Olav Gjesdal, from Lordal and Clara Ee strom i from Oslo, Norway. They were married in 1909. They hom[...]Rolson, D, hich served all R the pioneers of the area until the town of Westby was es ablished 4 br miles west of the homestead. I as born 6-18-16 on the farm, _e fr fourth son of a family of 6 boys and 1 girl. Carl, born 9-29-10, dro ned[...]e July, 1929. Harold, born m 1912, died at he age of 12. En , Albert, born 9[...] |
| [...]48 in Plentywood to Chester and taught all levels of English from grades 7 through 12, French for high Phyllis Hagen. He is the second child of 6. Ellis was raised on the fami- school students, is the school librarian, and directs plays. She has also ly farm out of Westby. He attended grade school at Ueland school[...]66. John and Carol have been active members of Immanuel Lutheran He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Math from the University Church. John has served as treasurer of Westby Lutheran Parish and of Montana in 1971. He then returned to the family farm and took it s a member of Immanuel Church Council and Parish Council. He is over for his parents. presently secretary of Immanuel's Council. Carol has served as circle chairman, president. secretary of education, and currently vice- president of Immanuel ALCW. She is also Westby Lutheran Parish librarian. John and C[...]wrote the script for and sang in Westby's portion of the Sheridan County Bicentennial celebration. John is a member of the Montana Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Carol is second vice-president of Chi chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, from which she received one of 3 state scholarships in 197 8. She is also a member of the ontana Library Association, the National Council of Teachers of English, and the Daneville-Westby Homemakers of which Ellis Hagen Family. she is currently vice-president. In their spare tim[...]ried Susan Gjesdal on 6-8-75 in Eureka, MT. Susan is the raveling. daughter of Albert and Frances Gjesdal. She was born in Crosb[...]5·4-50. Susan finished her last year of high school in Westby and R. and RS. OSC[...]graduated in 1968. From there she moved to California with her sister, Oscar, son of Olaf and Lisbeth Gunderson, was born 5-12 -1 7 ne[...]eiving a 2-year degree in Business Administration from estby. His parents came to the United States from Norway in the Citrus Jr. Colleg[...]received her Bachelor of Science degree in Home Ee and Business Oscar[...]ne, born Doris Bren eson Gunderson, daughter of Fred and Clara Brenteson, 3-27-81 in Plentywood. They are all residing on the family farm out of was born 8- 2·22 a Coalridge, T. Her parents cam[...]ge Westby. area by covered wagon from innesota in the early 1900s. Both paren s are dec[...]chool. Retired in 1982. child of 6 children born to Sigurd and Emma Hammer. The ea[...]of his life, he lived with his parents in Sask., Can[...]Howard served in the US Army during WWII from April, 1943 to[...]with the Third Army under command of General Patton as a Radio[...] |
| [...]teaching a Rob rts, T in th H is for the Happiness he's given ment and is coach of th To all whose paths have crossed his way. team. O is for his Overflow of humor[...]After his recovery h e W is for the Worth of knowing and special deputy of th of That he will always lend a helping hand.[...]still a member a the ti h A is for America-he served her supervisor of th Sunbu c to try to keep the peace in[...]own refrigeration and r R is for the Ring of cheerful laughter[...]She as subseQuently chose D is for his Drive to make us happy[...]rms and coal mines and In memory of Selmer B. Ha also at Fort Peck during the building of that project. He entered the The[...]Tho' troubl er 0 also of the Westby area. The first years of their marriage they lived at fret.[...]d Ed ard. Dorothy and Sam's second child, Randal, is presently Sr. Border Patrol Inspector at Spokane, WA. He and his wife, Linda, are the parents of 3 children: ichael, Marci, and Matt When th[...]child Diane, as born to them hile in es by. Diane is presently on one year's leave of absence from teaching and is or · ing on her Master's at the U of at issoula. She has augh fo 9 years m the alispell area. The family moved to Sunburst. T in April of 1953 ere Sam as employed as sho[...] |
| [...]s were appreciated by all who had the opportunity of par- Edwin Helseth. She was born on 1-6-22 on the homestead near taking of her skills. She was also interested in visiting and working Westby. She graduated from Westby HS in 1939 and attended North- with people and had a great rapport with people of all ages. ern MT College in Havre, MT. She marrie[...]the sixth child born to Selma and Edwin Thompson. of Whitefish, MT and their 2 sons, Nicholas and Alex[...]nice and family lived in Shiela graduated from Westby HS in 1956 and married Gerald various places, in and out of state, as Joe was employed by construc- Maus of Wichita, KS on 7-10-56. She and Jerry lived in Westby while tion firms and worked on the construction of dams and Federal Jerry was with the A[...]by the Federal Government as a FAA con- Joe is retired and Bernice is employed by a trucking firm. They troller an[...]Shiela is survived by her husband, Jerry, and son, Brandon,[...]on also reside in Albuquerque, Earl Helseth is the second child born to Selma and Edwin Helseth.[...]e as a child, teenager, wife, and Mother. She had from estby HS and entered he US Air Force in 1950. He retired from only good comments to make about people an[...]he was born 10-10-34 in Westby, MT. She graduated from ions ields.[...]s 2 sons, Shannon and Douglas. Shannon Earl is currently employed by the Department of Agriculture. He[...]Bill Herman, son of Fred and Hattie Herman, as rn on 9-16-08 es by. She gradua ed from es by HS in 195 and at ended he Col- a Am[...]lege o Great Falls. Janice married Robert Saulmon of Great Falls on he a tended school at the Al[...]s dad and brothers for several years. In the fall of 1935, 8-25-57 and marred Russell Smi h of Great Falls. They have 3 he joined h[...]n as the CCC and daug ers. Robert as born 1-2-59, is si g e, and resides in Uber y as s atio[...]dersen from Dagmar, T, she 1s the daugh er of els and aren Janice as emplo ed or 6 ears or[...]Bo bells, D on 2-22-1 • she attended radua i from s by HS She as b en emplo b he Federal[...]in the or 2 e r . er husband, Bob. is sal sman. hey left n el of 1 e 78 d now reside[...] |
| [...]ed in the US avy for 4½ years, He gradua ed from he married Gayle Zeitz on 2-22 -75 at Crosby, ND. He is partsman for Motors Ford Garag Oppegards John[...]t o wo he married Rhoda Zemmerman on 9-12-65 . He is Manager of Group W still th re. We hav Microwave at H[...]born 6-29-46, he served 3 years in the US avy. He is a Computer Programmer and lives 2 miles east of Westby, he married Anna May Bell 8-21-67, they have 1 son, Daren. All sons graduated from the SSS at Wahpeton , ND. EUGENE HERMAN |
| [...]ntywood, deceased 5-19-83. After graduation from Westby HS, I joined the CCC (Civilian Conser- vation Corps) Camp the fall of 1935 and stayed there for 3½ years at Glacier Pa[...]until 1981 . I lived with my mother and took care of her in the last years of her life. I went to Mesa, AZ for the winter month[...]ichard Hove was born in Westby, MT on 4-18-18. He is[...]arold was raised on the family fa~m 6 miles ~es_t of Westby.[...]ily members include: Solvig, Mrs. Wm. C. Petersen of rural[...]deceased); Eda, Mrs. Fred Black of White Bear Lake, MN (deceased);[...]and Margaret, Mrs. Carl Petersen of rural Westby.[...]the Fort Peck Dam. He also attended 1 year of college at Havre, MT[...]ationed at Roosevelt School about 4½ miles north of Coalridge and attended in Jackson, MS he[...]came his wife. high school in Westby for 2 years, from 1944-46 . I also attended Bonnie w[...]r and Lilly Cuevas Harrell. She was also one of 5 children who include: that I at ended the University of Montana 4 years, graduating in 1953 Hollis of Hazelhurst, MS; Lilly Mae, Mrs. Wm. McGlathery of Kentwood, ith a degree in Business Administration. I spent the ne t 2 years in LA; Claiborne Jr. of Kentwood, LA; and James also of Kentwood. he US Air Force, from 195 -56, as a 1st Lieutenant. In the fall of Bonnie's father died in April, 1952 and h[...]Shes arted school at Pearl River, but at the age of 10 her family and am presently employed by them a[...]. moved o entwood, LA where she graduated from high school. She y ife, Judee, and I have[...]They were married on 7-6-46 in the parsonage of Scandia Luther~n ent, born 3-1 -57, ho is married and pursuing a US ir Force career[...]s ationed at Omaha, E; and Laurie, born 10-22-62, is Petersen served as their attendants. mar[...]res aurants. Judee or s for he Fla head Office of Human Services. PETER and ELLIE HOLST[...]uni · from Viborg, |
| 11-16-49, is married to Arlene Samuelson; Kathleen Karen, 12 1[...]Bear La e, ol rl Mrs. Tom Wankel of Angela, MT; and Becky Ann, 8-11 -61, Mrs. Terry Petersen): rol Wahl of Jordan, MT. All of the children but Kathy, who was born in[...]homestead all of his[...]3. JOHN and ARLENE HOVE John Edward Hove is the eldest child of Harold and Bonnie Harrell Hove of Westby. He was born 11-16 49 at Plentywood, MT. H[...]are Benjamin C. and Lillie C. Harrell (deceased) of Kentwood, LA. His paternal grandparents are Ole and Gund Hove (page 945 of Sheridan Daybreak I) of Norway, now deceased. Arlene Charlotte Samuelson is the daughter of Selmer and Arla Jensen Samuelson of rural Plentywood. She was born 5-12 49 at Plen- t[...]dparents are Nels Peter and Mary Jensen (Page 205 of Sheridan Daybreak I). Both are deceased and lived[...]thew and Elizabeth Allen (deceased) most recently of Malta, MT. John and Arlene both graduated from Westby HS m 1967. John attended UNO at Williston,[...]n Church and moved to Columbia Falls, MT m August of that a tended s year where John was[...]n s. In the summer of 1975 they moved bac to estb to farm on the family[...]ne 1983 hey purchased the Ted Hove ( Harold) farm from the 7 children of the late Ted and Bia John has 2 sisters. A b[...]they operate a ranch near Jordan, T. Bee 1, is married to Terry ahl of inot, D and hey live · Arlene has 4 sisters[...]ural Plenty ood: Cleo, 7-2 -51 , rs. Rod ac Susan of Euhnb1s, es Germany; and Lori, 12- 0re rm and is School sin Our members of Im aca ion d m E Paris, unich. a rip.[...] |
| [...]Lutheran Deaconess Hospital in Minneapolis. She is now Mrs. Elmo[...]n, St. Paul, MN. Her pastor husband was president of the Western ND District of the ALC and then of the SE MN District. He is[...]Irene, a 1939 graduate of Westby HS, graduated from Augsburg[...]apolis and was a high school teacher. Her husband is[...]n the early '40s, Lydia moved to the western part of Montana and authored books. They have 5 sons: P[...]Valborg, who took grades 8-1O at Westby, is a graduate of In 1976, Lydia moved to Velva, D where she s[...]nard attended the Westby School in grades 4-6. He is a She has 19 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren to date. graduate of Augsburg College and Seminary and has been a past[...]brothers are For 5 years, he was on the staff of a Bible School in Minneapolis. Since Louis, Edwar[...]sister was Ruth 1963, he has been the editor of a church paper, The Lutheran Am- ( rs. Herman Johnson). Her living brothers are Elif of Velva, D and bassador. He also serves a rural church. Clarence of Crosby, D. Her living sisters are artha Swartz of Great Erling began school in Westby and took his first 2 years there. He, Falls, T; E hel S artz of Plenty ood, MT; Esther Olson of Stanley, too, is a graduate of Augsburg College and Seminary. Also ordained a D; and Mabel Larson of Choteau, T. p[...]hes at Harvey, NO and The accompanying photo is of Lydia (seated) taken on her 75th Roseau, N[...]onseth, an RN in 1960 and the cou- birthday ith 4 of her granddaughters: Wanda Khemraj, Barbara[...]. J. Huglen served St. Petri and Scandia Churches of rural REV. and MRS. A. J. HUGLEN[...]hile at Westby and for some months also took care of Rev. R. J. Huglen as he pas or of the Lutheran Free Church Clear Lake, Writing Rock, and Immanuel Churches of the Fortuna, ND parish at estby (S . John's, Scandia, and Oslo) from 1937-38. He parish, in all a total of 8. and his family arrived in October 937 from Govan, Sask. He was only s[...]didn't Pas or Huglen as born on the island of Huglo, Sunnhordland, or- know he had reached h[...]away at mbrose, D hospital on 11-3-38 at the age of 52 years. He he oods of he orth Shore and on farms in south est inneso a[...]e amily continued to live in Westby until the end of August, es Coas for 5 years. There he at ended[...]lbert . Johnson as born at remlrn, T on 11-22-15 of ore coming o es by. He had he gift of ri ing poe ry and also parents. John 0. J[...]hn an · · aren s. ere married pnl of 1913.[...] |
| [...]nson Clapper, 8 6 49; Vivian L. and are far . Johnson Peterson, 1 -27-5 3; Anthony Marti[...]ass m August . ed away 5-20-56 of crib death; Arne Martin Johnson, 4 11 60, passed[...]living in Kalispell, MT. Linda had 2 boys, David is 15 years old, her other son died at 4 days old. V[...]sell out ho and move to Kalispell, MT in May of 195 7. s[...]ckups. The business was good until the first fros of C 1959, then it shut down to almost nothin[...]nd Es r S a n, un 11 me on for a couple of months longer making concession trailers by mysel[...]as ithout a job again. Then I heard that the city of Kalispell was hmng. On 4-8-60, I en ·n o the eng[...]weeks to recover, a tha time m doctor disabled me from returning to my same job so I as forced ·no reti[...]n on their homestead m estby To nsh1p Augus 1912. is 1 paren s cam from Denmar to Callendar, IA. Then later. toget[...] |
| [...]by, graduating in 1946. Upon graduation I is living in Wilmot, SD. Lloyd married Marie Freund[...]I was inducted into the the farm south of Westby. Irene Swanson and husband, Al, live in A[...]al officers mess (officers going to and returning from overseas). Upon becoming a Pfc., I began pulling[...]50 200 officers and at times up to 400-5 00, some of these were South Korean officers in the US for training. I received my separation from the service 8-18-55 with the rank of Sp. 3., returning to farming I attended Korean Ve[...]68 at Lisbon, ND I married Joan Johnson, daughter of mer of 1962. Highlights of my senior year were being selected to the Joseph and Olga Johnson of that city. Joan's mother was a daughter of District 1 all-tournament basketball team[...]n. she was the I attended the U of M, Missoula and earned a BA degree in Botany fourth child of 7 and attended grade and high school at Lisbon. U[...]orking in the and during the summer of 1967, conducted research for my thesis in Register of Deed's Office of Ransom County and was herself the[...]received a MA degree in Botany in 1969. Register of Deeds at the time of our marriage. Joan's dad passed away During the summer of 1969, I was drafted into the Armed Ser- 6-15-69 and her mother 1-17-73, both at 70 years of age. vices. I served basic t[...]Fort Gordon, GA, and spent the remaining of my service time in the Plenty ood, T, a welcome a[...]e rides the school bus to Republic of Vietnam. I received my discharge from active duty in attend the Westby schools and ,s now in the third grade. She loves to December of 19 7O. read and likes multiphcat,on and wor ing with the computer. She is a I began teaching junior high subj[...]ptember busy girl and loves the farm and all inds of animals. of 1971. I became the elementary principal, in addition to teaching e are members of Immanuel Lu heran Church of Westby, here high school science the[...]endy attends Sunday School and Bible School, Joan is a member of with coaching basketball. I was the ass[...]Championship in 97 5. mi ees. I am also a member of the merican Legion Post 229 of On 5-3 -75, I married Vic ,[...]s born 4-1 8-54 m Plenty ood to man's e plora ion of space, e can' help bu onder ha changes lie[...]eran George uise n 3 of their o Divide Church in ay. 969 b[...]particip ed in trac , cheerleading, as a member of he girl's bas e · homes of . ar ived t b II earn, and al o a member of the ori inal Ran ere e dance earn. I mbro[...]a one ro gr du ted in ay of 1972. he fir t ear that estby on h Sta e floor.[...]boy's bas e b II. · of fuel[...]from hi cour e in u 73 nd b c me a ce if[...]m u us 7 to June 7 nd to Or. Fr n fin Me~is101Je[...] |
| [...]estby for 1 year, then purchased 3 lots southwest of Westby school. This property was formerly owned by Selmer Ekness. We lived in a trailer on this property from July 1976 until May 1982, when we rented a lot from Roy Listoe for our trailer so we could begin buil[...]ome building I b o If of s project began in June 1982 and we completed enough of It to move m[...]miles th st on by Thanksgiving of 1982.[...]hildren. Smee 1982, he C has been President of the Immanuel Lutheran Church Council.[...]has been the Westby Lutheran Parish Secretary She is also a memb r of the Daneville-Westby Homemaker's Club and presen ly holds e office of Immanuel ALCW President. ALTON L. LAGERQUIST[...]o |
| [...]ells where our buildings 10-4-48, graduated from Westby HS in 1966 and NMC in 1971. She t.[...]e opportunity came and we purchased the remainder of the a fabric shop in Plentywood and pre[...]organ land. Built a house and moved out buildings from Helena. She is the manager of the Helena Airport Parking Facility and is Comertown to our present farmstead. On 3-21 -42,[...]in Great Falls and has 1984 to Gary Novota of Helena. He is the co-owner of Joslin's Fur- his own business. John lives in Great Falls also and is employed by niture in Helena. Dain Bosworth Inc. Alton lives in Westby and is a partner in Lagerquist Lynden was born 10-23-52 and upon his graduation in 1970 from Tire.[...]ning interest in the coal mine Cynthia Paulson of Plentywood 7-25-81. They make their home in held[...]salon. open pit mine in 1946. Coal customers came from as far away as Ricky, born 3-24-57, att[...]e graduated with a 2 year degree in Agri-Business from North- years we operated it was the only coal min[...]or in Hingham. On 12-11-76 he married Ruth Conley of Over the years, I have served the public, b[...]ed Havre. They moved to Plentywood in the fall of 1978. Ricky is above, in the gravel and implement business also[...]anie and Christopher, be inning, I obtained right-of way easements and also helped install atten[...]y Commissioner. I took office 1-1-67 May 1984 from Westby HS. He has been involved in Church and n[...]y, school activities, as well as being a member of the basketball squad, I am the first Republican Commissioner re-elected. I believe some of the Westby Rangers. He is enrolled at the Helena Vo-Tech where he he best[...]o pursue a degree in Agri-Diesel Mechanics. Of all the various jobs and duties I've performed, I[...], they hosted an exchange student, Hugo Teixeira, from HEL ER LAGERQUIST[...]0-18 in his parents' home about 7 miles south est of estby. He as the third son of Erhardt (Ed) and JOEL ARNOLD and Clara Lag[...]Joel was born on 7-4-26 at Westby. He is the seventh child born of 9 years and Raymond, 9 days old. Ed passed away 9[...]y, he has lived and farmed on the family farm all of several years he or ed in the nearby coal mine an[...], in 1947 and charged on 0-15-53. He is a member of the American Legion Post continues o do so. 229 of Westby where he has served as Commander. Adjutant, and On 6-7- 7 he married Adeline Soderquist of Comertown. She was other offices of the Legion. he daugh er o S en and Clara Soderqu[...]Anna was born on 7-29-23 at estby. She is the sixth child and Lorraine ( rs. Junior Pedersen) of rural estby; Dale, ho no owns only daug[...]nd has made her home on the Junior Germann), both of Plent wood. brother, Lyle, died at the age family farm along ith her brother, Joel. She 1s a member of the of 6 and an mfan brother and sis er died a birth. define started American Legion Au iliary of estby and is a Past President of that school in Comerto n in 193 and graduated from high school in 9 6. organization. She ha[...]gate many times over the Tha fall she be an a ear of eaching school on hi h school permit, ye[...]never as ed to do so. due · o he artime shortage of achers, in a rural school. |
| [...]etime friend, neighbor, classmate, and schoolmate of Joel school, gr du ti col•[...]thistles for c of feeling safe with a person,[...]id. • Keep what is worth keeping- Alton LeRoy, . And with the breath of kindness Blow the rest away.[...]Alton l., 7-8-43; John, 3-27-50. Business: Owner of wholesale and retail businesses. Education: High School-Westby HS; University of Montana, Bachelor of Science; University of Utah, Master of Science. Oonaleen: Parents: Ralph and Minda[...]h School-Westby HS; Northern MT College, Bachelor of Science.[...]C y parents, John and Lemanda ars. as one of the many babies · · · . s[...] |
| [...]in Lagerquist on 6-12-21. He was the fifth child of 7 brothers and 1 Coleharbor, ND and had earned a teaching certificate from Minot Nor- sister. living family members. namely:[...]Minot. They lived on He married Muriel Ruth Myars of Comertown on 4-10-43 and began their Canadian farm north of Westby for 5 years. While the Leininger farming .[...]John and Lemanda family lived north of the border, their first 2 children were born: Robert yars who lived 1½ miles south of Comertown on a farm. Muriel was in 1930 and Vonnie in 1933. the youngest of 4 girls. Her sisters were Donna. Dorothy, and Mil[...]amily now live on the family farm 1½ miles south of Comertown. Muriel finished high school at Comer-[...]945. D. J. joined Lloyd Kittelson in the purchase of the[...]l Bar in Westby and Dave also took over operation of the Border[...]arrying Ted Lagerquist we made our home southwest of bar and ballroom to Lloyd Kittelson. Wes[...]ininger married Dorothy Bundt and they live north of 3 children, all gradua ed from Plentywood HS. Allan, born 12-25-43, is Westby. They had 4 sons: Lynn, Keith , Les, and John. John died in a married to Lois elly from inneapolis, . They have 2 sons, Ted and c[...]llan owns and operates Lagerquist Custom Builders of rural Vonnie married Gorky McMillin a[...]Our oldest daughter, Linda, was born 4-15 -47 and is mar- They have 3 children: Mark, Laurie, and Scott; who all reside there. ried to Ralph Heppner of rural Plentywood. They have 3 children: Troy, Larry married Doris Nelson of Westby and they live in Billings. Tricia, and Ty. Linda is an R and or s part-time at he nursing home[...]Tim, and Dean. in Plentywood. Her husband, Ralph, is a district represen ative for Aid arianne is married to Stuart Polk and they live in Plentywoo[...]utherans Insurance in Sheridan. Daniels, and part of The Polks have 7 children: Patrick, David, Li[...]r, yrnette, was born 1-5-55 and and Jason. is married to Glenn iller who has children: Scott, L[...]Glenn. They own and operate Big Oilfield Service of Plenty ood. Keith Leininger is the son of Robert and Dorothy Le inger of rural hile Ii ing in Plenty ood, Ted orke[...]ternal grandparents are Dave and Hildur Leininger of ion, odern lmplemen , estern Implement. and Smit[...]ly Westby. eith's maternal grandmother is innie Bundt of estby. in he in ers and con inued farming in the[...]uce department at Ro 's Super Valu, as nor h of estby, here he is currently farming and raising registered a recept[...]· · he second oldest of brothers. Lynn. 1950, the oldes . In 977, e[...]area and sold lives ston, D and is married to Shirlee (Pe erson) Leininger, our home[...]· er o eith's ife, Julie. Les is the youngest brother and enjoy living on he f rm[...]o Susan (Johnson) Leininger, living north of estby enjo in our r ndchildren ho hve clos to us[...]are d ncing for a du from estby HS m 197 , eith or ed for a hob[...]er mil h s b re for mo of e· he ury.[...]. r L r n of p |
| After graduating from Westby HS in 1971, Julie worked as a Dental Assis[...]articipates in an Annual Quarter Horse Sale which is held at Leininger Ranch each summer, in an indoor[...]. and SUSAN L. LEININGER Les, the third son of Robert and Dorothy (Bundt) Leininger. Susan, the oldest daughter of Richard E. and Doreen (Norman) Johnson. Les[...]plane. He no r Both attended and graduated from Westby HS. Les m 1973 and east of ar ville, CA. Susan in 1976.[...]an Chris Leroy or r n. attended 2 quarters of secretarial training at MSU.[...]erican team Pinson and Tu member, which is voted on by all the coaches in the division.[...]her and bro i Susan is a repre · 1 o he chur[...] |
| raduated from Hillsboro High and Walla Walla College, WA. Their[...]Achievements above and beyond the call of duty. Once more during his They moved to Merced, CA. From there they went as missionaries military[...]instrumental in the building of some of California's most beautiful[...]As adults, the 5 children began lives and careers of their own:[...]n Redding. Richard, trained in electronics field, is in[...]Maynard has retired from construction. He and Juanita have built[...]a home on a small acreage outside of Fresno. They raise a few cattle[...]eunions at Howard and Garnette's place. Stan is a gradua e of Colorado State University in Engineering. He is presently employed by an oil firm in San Francisc[...]ND and GLADYS (LEESEBERG) LINDELL Concord. Janice is a licensed Practical urse. urland Lindell, a son of Theodore and Nettie Lindell, born Janice can remember making a number of trips to Montana, 11 -22-26 at An[...]re. ed north of Westby, moved to Glasgow in 1955 where he worked[...]d Lindell, 10-1 · 8 in enmare, D, was the fourth of 9 children of T eodore and ettie Lindell. Brothers and sisters[...]reside in illiston, D. Their child is Sha n. e re Glor a born[...]o en o is,t family nd nends. induced i r[...] |
| Sherry Diane. His second wife is Arlene. He worked on roads around the Sheridan C[...]e working, he attended night school and graduated from college. He was head of the Claims Department of Northwestern Mutual In- surance Co. from 1952-77. After retiring there, he was a salesman[...]I h. Of Norwegian descent Father, Odin M. Lutnes born m P[...]or Pete arron and then homesteaded 2 miles east of Plentywood. He and art,r. Chns ianson were together and built father's shack. Also of Norwegian descent Mother, Anna Ueland, born in es[...]ping near Dooley then they moved to the north es of Westby where the water was plentiful as they ranc[...]1915, Bernard in July 1917. and Duane in ovember of 1920. I attended grade school at cElro[...]In 1 out the ca tie as th Danielson ent ala cars of cattle b ou Some inters 10.00 a ton. |
| [...]enior; Terri, I was born one of twins to Maxine and Duane Lutnes on 12-3- 49. I S[...]nically. Roald is one of 3 sons born to Odin and Anna Lutnes, who were Maxine is a homemaker, very interested in seeing that all c[...]elementary school in McElroy, MT and graduated from Westby HS in KEITH LUT ES[...]graduation, Roald and his friend, Soren Fengstad of I was born 11 -7-53 in Plentywood, MT, the son of Duane and Bromhead Saskatchewan (broth[...]ontana Ma me Lutnes. I am number 4 in the line-up of 8 children. The others from Westby to Helena on horseback. During the months[...]invited to share a meal and a visit. graduated from here in 1972. While in high school, I participate[...]leaving, they traded their horses for an old car of which were enjoyable and helped speed up the scho[...]been hitting one fence post there until the fall of 197 4. Then I came back to the family farm to[...]that my father and his tangle the wire from the car's underside. Imagine one rancher's brothe[...]house to sleep and were roused ried Shirley Tyler from Flaxville. She was born 10-13-56 in Scobey, by the sounds of dance music. Too tired to go dancing, they slept until T, the daughter of Harold nd Jean Tyler.[...]From October 1944 to November 1946, Roald served in th[...]bomb to view the destruction. Due to the risk of radiation poisoning,[...]2 a home, very interesting e perience. April is in the st grade, 1 83 -8 , and Shondel 1s[...] |
| [...]estby, graduating in 1978 and the tim of his spending her summers working in Regina. In Ja[...]the young Roald is now retired from farming and he and Agnes hve on their ith the Cu farm northwest of Westby.[...]en Lucy ould I schooling. He graduated in 1945 from Comertown High. He studied fashion d pi[...]d Annie Goodson at Andes, MT. Her family consists of 3 brothers and 7 sisters. She spent her high sc[...]ugh, able to go by car. Aub and Lucy often told of their first Christmas together away from home. Aub was stationed at Hottman, wh[...]afe but it was closing at 1 O a.m. for the rest of the day, so no hope for a Christmas dinner. The[...]7 ears un 11 Aub's failing health prevented her from or ing. Lucy as elec ed o the Westby City Counci[...]ch or many ears. H also 1 a e of 5 in sb . |
| [...]niel, who was born in Plainview, AR 11-15-21. She is the high, nd high school, Red Cross First Aid Training , Nurses Aid at the daughter of James and Mabel (Warden) McDaniel. James was born[...]surer for the soccer organization for Col- Virginia 8-10-1865 and died in November of 1936 in Shawnee, OK. orado Springs Youth, Parapro[...]as born 2-18-1889 in Mclean, OK and died in April of 1944 in They have 1 son, Jeffrey L. , born 9[...]CO. He was an Redding, CA. honor graduate of General William Mitchell HS, member of the Nat'I Virgie has 2 sisters: M[...], Jerry and Virgie were married in Reno, NV. They is a student at the Univ. of CO on a Regent Scholarship.[...]They farmed and ran Charlie's Place for graduate of Miami Jackson HS, served in USAF 1955-59, Civil S[...]Chev-Olds garage a few years. Jerry 1959-65 . He is production manager in the Cathode Ray Tube Manufac- and Virgie ran the City Cafe from 1960-63 and then a couple times turing Facility of Hewlett Pac ard Company of Colorado Springs. again in the later '60s. Jerome also served as the mayor of Westby. They live at 61 O Keaton Lane in Col[...]They lived in Westby until Jerry died of cancer in 1971. HUGH MEYER |
| [...]school In July of 197 4, Marsha became a part-time postal clerk at[...]-76, Erik Alan . to n On Labor Day of 1977, they received word that Myron 's younger[...]ichael. an buried in the McElroy Cemetery, north of Westby. Ronald[...]y came back to Westby to live with her father and is currently boys, Jer attending WHS.[...]ins active as a volunteer fireman and the manager of L nda the Westby Herald softball team[...]Jamie and ball and drives team buses. Marsha Is a member of ALCW and Gab Pa ri Chatter. She t[...]dsen came to America on 4-14 07 Sherdan from Denmark and took up a homestead on 320 acres in Sheridan Co in the spring of 191 O. While on a trip back to Denmar he met Elle[...]Pe er passed away on 10-6-61, just 2 months short of his 73rd birthday and Ellen passed away on 1-11 -67 at the age of 73 years They ere both laid to rest in the Scandi[...]nfirmed a e Scandia Lutheran Church and graduated from es by HS ·n 19 0. I have 1 brother, Kenneth, who[...]mbe found else here in his boo . In January of 1941 , I ent to Spo ane, to a end o h·[...]ad orked for Ivar antrud in the spring and summer of 1939. In he fall of 1939, he had gone est to loo for or and no[...] |
| Marly hves in Milwaukee, WI and is employed at the Allis- Arnold Han[...]hildren, Christy Marie and Charles Martin. Calvin is now employed at Hobart Scales as a ser- vice repa[...]My wife is the former Eva Jensen of Ruskin, NE. We live in the I was born in We[...]Daneville township, NO. We are members of Immanuel Lutheran by Dr. LaBarge.[...]Church of Westby, MT. I grew up on my folks ' farm on[...]We have 4 children. Dennis is married to Shirley Rustabakke of the Jefferson School, which was about 1/2 mile down the road from[...]and Forks, ND. They live in Williston, ND. Dennis is employed at the the farm . I went from the 1st grade through the 8th grade.[...]Federal Land Bank. Shirley is a Medical Technologist at a clinic there. W[...]Carol is a Dr. and is married to Dr. Keith Henry. They live in horses t[...]Janice is a nurse at Deaconess Hospital I.C. Unit at Billin[...]school. y brother, Orville, Elaine is married to Bradley Ulgenes. Elaine is a Medical Tech. at and I took up housekeeping at[...]University Hospital, Minneapolis. Brad is a Seminary Student at Luther high school students[...]ouise I was born on 10-16-34 of Danish heritage at Ambrose, NO. My ( eyer) French[...]omestead hich as on Gore Hill at that time and is now the City Airport. southeast of Westby in 1906. My mother, Maria N. Pederson, was[...]n on 2-26-07 at Kenmare, NO. She was the daughter of pioneer affit, better known as Corky, and as married in 1943. parents of that area, Eiler and (Maren) Christine Pedersen.[...]on a farm near Westby. Following the death of my father on 7-20-60, Deaconess edical Center. in[...]I have 2 sisters. Doris (Mrs. Larry Leininger) of Billings, MT born e raised children: Ter[...]on 5- 6-38 and Eileen ( rs. Warren Overgaard) of Westby, born on Terry, argaret and children[...]ri, arcy, and ichael, are living in Troy, T. ayne is emp oyed by Ban er's Life Insurance Com- pany.[...]o retiring nd doin some r velin . In ugus of 1 78 , o her and I wen on a guided our to Seo lan[...]en on a Caribbean firs ears of education ere spent in rural schools. Later I Cru[...]t. homas Isl nd. e ure radua ed fromof Oslo In er- In O ob r of 83 , I[...] |
| [...]WARD IELSEN Myrtle, the eldest of 11 children , 6 girls and 5 boys, hose[...]I Orrock, MN. The family came by train from Minnesota to Ambrose D 34 a in June of 1908. Her parents operated a general store in Mon[...]e cooked enough pancakes to spread the distance from Sheridan County to Minnesota! Myrtle Brent[...]lent ood as born in 1962: Shari el o , born 1965, is a student at C, Havre; and Todd, born 1968[...]l on 2-17 ·75. yrtle experienced eather of all sorts: droug , ail s orms, nd flooded[...] |
| [...]n there on 1 22-63. The Nielsens have lived north of Darrell was born in his parents' farm home about 5 miles estby since 1965 where Richard is employed by Chevron Oil Co. southwest of Westby on 7-10-30. He graduated from WHS in 1948 eryl attended school in Wes1by, graduating in 1978. He is a and entered the USAF the same year. After military service, he worked member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church. While in school, he[...]n basketball. He attended orthern Montana College of back to the USAF as a civilian employee[...]or 1½ years and then went to work for the Bureau of Land transferring to Glasgow AFB. In[...]anagement. On 2-13-80 he married Lureta Reiter of Havre. Lureta office at Glasgow and also married Darleen Isakson who was a nurse at is the daughter of Eric and Mary Reiter. She was born on 10-29-59.[...]mployed in the oilfield. (Vick) Isakson of Opheim. In 1962, they moved to Plentywood where In 983, they moved to Plentywood where Meryl is employed at the Darrell was also in the post office. ood Doctors and Lureta Is employed at Bob and Lou's. They have 1 After 13 years of federal service, Darrell decided to go into full-[...]ating with honors in 1982. 1965. A highlight of their lives was a 3 week tour of Norway, the land hile in school, she was active in band, basketball, and cheerleading. of their ancestors, in June and July 1983. They also visited Sweden She was a member of the ational Honor Society for 3 years and in her[...]d received he Scholastic Achievement Award. She is a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church. She at ended the U of T in issoula for 1½ years. In the fall of 1983, she was a member of the flag team that performed ith the university band. Patti currently lives in Plentywood here she is employed at the County Seat Restaurant. ARTHUR[...]o a. |
| [...]its first hi m year in existence. She is presently president of the local unit of the tot s American Legion Auxiliary. She also was chairperson of the committee to Douglas, AZ that put togeth[...]James Nordhagen was born in Westby, MT, the son of Ed ard and nn Marie Hordhagen. He[...]On 10-23-50 he married Jennie Nelson, daughter of John and Goldie Nelson. She was the youngest of 8 children. Six girls. ar ha, Dorothy, Clarice, G[...]have lived on the ordhagen farm 3 miles southwest of Westby. They have 3 sons. Alan, Jeff, and Blair, all Cl of them attended school in Westby. Alan married Marla Fester. They live on a farm south est of s Westby. They have 2 children: Dustin and Misty. isty 1s 9 years old, ar Dustin is 5. Alan works for Petro Lewis 011. Jeff marr[...]okhe. They live m estby and have 1 son, Devin. He is 6 months old. Jeff works for Chevron OH. Darcy ea[...]ir a ends col- lege majoring in Engineering. Reva is a Medical Technician. MILO AND LOUISE NORDHAGEN[...]Edward and arie ordhagen on their |
| [...]Naomi, a 1983 graduate of Williston HS is presently attending the University of ND at Grand Forks.[...]We were both natives of the Westby-Coalridge area, where we[...]lived most of our lives.[...]Coalridge community and were members of the Emmaus Lutheran[...]d by Mandi chased the Sanford Fransen place from his brother, Raymond. Jo on 5 21 ·75, and Lacey[...]ndy was hired for Grace was the daughter of Sigvard and Minnie Nelson. Sig was the winter mon[...]Grenora Community Lanes in Grenora, one of the early pioneers of Sher. Co., coming here in 1903 from D. In the summer he farmed with his father. In[...]Minnie was born in South hired as the Town Clerk of Westby, T. Randy and Doris are members Dak[...]ed Hereford cattle and farmed. Sig passed away in of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Westby. Doris is a member of the July of 1959 and Minnie in March of 1962. ALCW. Randy belonged to he National Guards[...]home farm and raise Black Angus cattle. graduated from Westby HS in 1949.[...], and I were all born in the farm home. The house is now owned 8 •50 . He continued in that position until 8-1-64 when he transferred by Steve Odegard and is relocated in Plentywood. to the post office in illiston, D. He is presently employed there as a Grace attend[...]al On 9- -55 he as married to arie Ann Dolan of Crosby, D. To Schools and the Navajo Sch[...]cy, erilee, and aomi. e of on HS. received his BS degree in |
| both members of the Emmaus Lutheran Church. In 1971 , I purchased[...]was born 9-15-12 in D1v1de County, ND, a daughter of Sivert and Bertha Ekness. After arriving in America from Norway, Sivert and on Bertha first work[...]cla I have 2 brothers: ldor of Westby and Selmer of Sidney, MT. My 3 fro sisters were Hanna Bakk[...]are both deceased, r and Alma Westgaard of Rugby, ND.[...]home farm. Orien was born 6-27-09, the oldest son of Elias and Inga Olson. They came from Minnesota in 1910 and settled in Elkhorn, living[...]in 19 37. Onen had 3 brothers: elvin and Marrold of Bothell, WA and Roy, who 1s deceased We have 2 daughters. Marlene was born in 1943 and is married o Bazil Anderson. They live on a farm nea[...]has a daughter, Toni nn, a d a son, Russell. She is married to Leo L'ltallen and they live ·n Seo sdale, Z. Linda is a bookkeeper m a nursing home and Leo 1s i h he s[...]ay. RICHARD and JO OSKSA |
| [...]rural mail carrier. Ervin has been a member of the National Aural Letter[...]was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation from the US Postal[...]Service and a gold pin representing 35 years of service. On 7-2-83,[...]career of 37 years service to the Government of the US.[...]attend- council, school board, and was a member of the Lutheran Brotherhood. ed Havre Schools and MC. She has been deceased as of 1970. Ervin has been an active member of the American Legion Post No. 229 Arthur Ot[...]Havre Schools and graduated for 35 years. from St. Olaf College, orthfield, M with a BS degree in Chemistry and Irene also is a 35 year member of both the American Legion Biology. He then spent[...]xiliary. Lieutenant. He attended Colorado School of Veterinarian Medicine She serves as a judge on election boards and is a member of the ALCW graduating with a doctorate in veterinary medicine. He has been active of Immanuel Lutheran Church, where both she and Ervi[...]y, and still remains active in musical groups. He is married to Gretchen Larson, who also graduated from St. Olaf College with a BS degree in Sociology an[...]a degree in Interior Decorating. They are parents of 3 sons: Joshua, 11 ; Gabriel, 7; and Paul, 5 year[...]orn 7-28-49, attended Havre Schools and graduated from St. Olaf College, orthfield, MN with a BS degree[...]t Coon Rapids Jr. High, Anoka, M for 12 years and is presently eaching high school English at Phoeni[...]attended Havre schools, MC, Ha re, and graduated from SU, Bozeman with a BS degree in Biology.[...]Ervin Overgaard Fam1ly. He is presen ly orking with the Corps of Army Engineers in Omaha, E as a Physical Scientist Technician. He is married to Rebecca Boyd All 5 of Ervin and Irene's children and 5 of their 7 grandchildren Otto, ho or s as an archaeologist ith he Corps of Army Engineers were born at Sheridan Memorial Hospital of Plentywood, MT. Phoebe ·n Omaha, E. He has 1 son[...]- Rae was born 11-14-43. She graduated from Westby HS and attended riage, ho resides in andan[...]1971. Jim retired from the US Air Force 5-1-82 and is presently self- ERV and IRE E OVERGAARD[...]resides in Westby, T. Ervin . Overgaard, son of Alfred Overgaard and Dena Theresa Ann is a Junior at E C in Billings T majoring in Elemen-[...]ial Education. Lance attended E C in Billings and is bro hers are alter rgare (1 , a[...]loyed by Sheridan Excavating and Orlf1eld Service of Ervin gradua ed by HS an n[...]arren as born 9-29· 7. er graduating from es by HS, he receiving his degree in accou[...]er on oil rigs in Irene . Bu gh er of Emil nd innie (Goed Bundt. on[...]a cler es nd Grocery of David, born -18· 8. r dua ed from es by HS and a ended est[...]years in communica• Lu heran Church of[...]0 'd m rr' d L uri Co in 7 . e is mplo d by Sou hland P cif1c ar Zo e. H[...] |
| [...]William (Bill) was born 9-4-54 and graduated from Westby HS. He er attended college in Missoula, MT before working in the 011 industries of Lu h Utah and Wyoming. Bill passed away 2-4-7 4 and is buried in Plen- tywood Memorial Cemetery, Plentyw[...]in Michael was born 5-25-57. He graduated from Westby HS and 00 from the U of NO, Williston Center, with an Associate of Arts Degree. Sec He graduated from the U of MT, Missoula, MT with a bachelor of Ha r Science degree in Business Administration . Mike lives in Evanston, es WY where he is employed as Office Manager for an 011 company.[...]Schm1 Norman is the youngest son of Alfred W. and Dena S. Overgaard. ursin A[...]ther. Their 4 Program, children are Walter of Plentywood; Margaret (Mrs. Thomas Thorson) of organi Lincoln, NE; and Ervin and Norman of Westby. Alfred and Dena moved to Plentywood in 1944. Dena is now living at Sheridan em. ursing fro H[...]6-4-22 at Westby and attended his first 6 years of school at the Rice School. He finished grade scho[...]1940. After graduating with a Pre-Pharmac degree from NMC in Havre, he was employed by the FBI in Washi[...]y School through the 8th grade and then graduated from Westby HS in 1942. Bernice worked as Assist[...]-43. They have lived on he amil farm 6 miles west of Westby since their marriage. In the in ervening y[...]ngus cat le. orman and Bernice are members of Immanuel Lu heran Church ·n Westby. orman has se[...]mber o the Lutheran Brotherhood, and as a trustee of he School Ois ric 56 before they joined the estby[...]a mem r o Immanuel ALC . She as the last presiden of he LC a Firs Lutheran and the first presid[...] |
| [...]n 11 -21 -45. miles southwest of Westby. He attended country school and went to[...]y, MT. Her parents were Fargo School of Mechanics for a short time. He worked on the Plen[...]ather in 1976. Margaret attend- Board of Directors for 34 years. ed Westby HS and MC. She[...]ininger, Williston, D; and Julie Leininger, north of Westby. They have 7 grand- children. For the past[...]T on 3-2-47 to ill1am and Solveig Petersen . He is the only child of William and Si. Wilham was born 1-29 -06 in enomo[...]. Rick attended country school 12 miles southwest of Westby for 7 years, graduated from Westby School and went to the University of MT for 2 years. He came home to farm in 1967 and[...]as born seismographers during 2 other winters. He is now on the Westby 4-2-14 at home on the family farm 6 miles west of Westby to Ole and Farmers Grain and Trading Company Board of Directors. Gurid Hove. They immigrated from Norway in 1912. Ole was born Beatrice (Meye[...]8-9-44 in orth Dakota. Brothers and sisters of Si were Theodore born -15-21 in Plainview, AR . B[...]er, Katherine Solberg. Beatrice lived in the town of Westby school and Westby HS where she g[...]C at and went to Westby School with the exception of one year when she Havre. She taught[...]-47 in Plentywood at· Sheridan CA. She graduated from Westby HS and was married. She now works[...]e at Sheridan emorial Hospital in Plentywood. She is a Bill and Si are members of the Emmaus Lutheran Church. Bill is a member of St. Elizabeth's Church and St. Elizabeth's Altar Society. She charter member and Si is a member of ALCW. also belongs to Gab and Chatter and Bridge[...]oldest child of Walter and Lena Peterson who homesteaded in 1909.[...]y schooling at the Elkhorn school, located a mile from our[...]In June of 19 8 I married Lillian Brensdal, born 1920, daughter of[...]of years. Rick and B have 2 girls.[...]( ) p |
| [...]Brett. Kay, 1960, lives in Billings, MT where she is attending school. In 1982 my wife Lillian pa[...]CE I, Julie W. Pierce (Wittmayer), daughter of Rufus I. Wittrnayer and Alice Wittmayer (Madsen)[...]In 1 Upon graduating salutatorian from Westby Pubhc School in 1964, I BS in at[...]n to Selfridge AFB, Ml. After completing our tour of duty, we returned to Westby, MT in 1971 to[...] |
| [...]ting Office in Washington, DC and his wife, Judi, is employed as 8 plex in Westby. Leonard and Ella ar[...]d at the Fortuna Radar Base. Since his retirement from the Elaine graduated in 1951 and married Ear[...]ve 1 son, Jason, born 10-6 82. Todd, born 1-1-59, is present- Columbia Falls, MT to manage[...]phone repairman in California. His favorite hobby is art of all she also assumed ownership of a Christian bookstore. kinds.[...]d was born 6-4-41 and died on 6-6 -44, at the age of 3, Our second daughter, Joyce, lived in California for a long time and from hemorrhage of the lungs. He had drunk cleaning fluid and cough-[...]age. The 4 oldest are all married and Robert, who is single, is in the Air On 3-22 -46 their son,[...]n California and has 1 University of Montana at Missoula. He graduated from there with a daughter, Francesca, born 5-10-72.[...]s Management. In 1972, after working in the field of This year, Leonard and I celebrate our 50th[...]Nelson on 9-26 -81 in Williston, ND. He is now operating the family 6-30-84 .[...]farm, south of Westby.[...]ts were John Connie Lou graduated from Westby HS and has worked for Boeing in and Hanna[...]1 -13 to Seattle, WA since 1965. She is the supervisor in the parts department Louie and[...]mily moved to Alkabo, D when she of Boeing. Connie married Leland Smith on 4-8-6 7 in[...]rett Bonnie Lee, the other half of the twosome, graduated from Westby farmed and worked in the coal mines and pl[...]years. Hannah then operated the Westby City Cafe, from work full time on foot reflexology[...], until Barrett retired in 1980. During the inter of 1981, Barrett and Hannah spent some[...]Elvin was born in Outlook, Ton 1-1-17, son of William and Hulda eighty-three as a big year for[...]e in .he sports ding anniversary. Forty relatives from all over the US spent a week at program.[...]ed in the Westby, MT school system for 4 One of the outcomes of heir 50 years of marriage is their 7 years. children and[...] |
| [...]Minot, D. During this time, he also was a member of the National Guard. Don married Marcia 0 Battleson from New Town, ND. They have a son, Kevin, born 3-14-65. to He attended school in Westby and is in college in Missoula. They also have 1 daughter, Kimberli, born 8-22-68. She is a sophomore in the d Westby School.[...]family are living on the home place 5 miles west of Westby. Marjorie had 1 O brothers and sisters. Howard, deceased; lone m Anderson of Florence, AZ; Aubrey of Plentywood; Elaine Koon of u Salem, MO; Selma Holm Sneva of Williston, NO; Vavine Ferguson. ti deceased; Kathryn Adamy of Buffalo, NY; David Ferguson of Helena, MT; Darrold Ferguson of Missoula, MT; and Carol Jean Capell of Great 1 • Falls, MT. After Mar[...]er as their number 2 son, Ed. My family consists of 2 brothers and a sister. y mother lives in Dwigh[...]. Then 1 was onward to Valley City State College from 1961 -64 . Gradua ion bo from college saw the prospective teacher prepared in the fields of English, history, and music. Since graduation was[...], ND and Breckenridge, for the remainder of the school term. My first teaching position was in Gwinner, D from 1965-67 , where I taught social studies and direc[...]sic field, I sojourned to Rolet e, D fo the years of 1968-70. Here I was employed as the h1g school En[...]and drama coach. Deciding to ma e from[...] |
| [...]1982 when Braniff Clearbrook, MN. He is married to Adeline Holm from Minnesota. They Airlines went bankrupt, leaving h[...]have 3 children: Debbie, Sharon, and Wesley. All of the children live in upset her so she decided to[...]Doris lives in Seattle, WA. She is married to David Harshbarger During her 31 years tenure, she traveled all over the world to from the Coalridge area. They have 3 children: Donald,[...]a cruise through the Fjords in Warren. All of the children live in Seattle. David works with de[...]Dress Shop. Janeiro, London, and Paris. In March of 1984, the new Braniff started again and she retur[...]farmed north of Westby, MT for many years. My sister, Beverley[...]0 and I was born 8-30-42. My sister and I at- son of John Rice and Jennie Spoklie. With his parents, h[...]land Country School. We had summer school because of bad Sheridan County in 907 . He was an active member of St. Johns roads during the winter. I can remember how hot it would get during Church and a member of the Westby School Board. On 11 -27 -27 he[...]all to town with us. Several of the area kids stayed with us. My father[...]born 5-22-57 and Gary Peter, born 3-3-59. arie is an ac ive member of the Senior Citizens and lives in In 1963, she married James Lininger of Westby, MT. They had a Plenty ood.[...]I graduated from Westby HS in 1960. I married Mary Jensen of abou 5 years old. I hen moved to ribune, Sas . Ca[...]loyed as a parents and II ed here until he summer of 1923.[...]station agen for Frontier Airlines. ary is a rural mail carrier from the I came to or for Car eresons north of estby. met Palmer[...]and Julie a tend SU in Bozeman. Vic , is majoring in ed Tech and lived in es b ever since[...]Julie in ursing. James attends Simms HS. He is a junior.[...]y mother and Charlie moved from Plen ood o Great Falls in[...]mo her continues to ta e care of herself though she is con ined o a[...] |
| [...]schools, and civic affairs, he was considered one of the business leaders in the area. He served as land commissioner, mayor, superintendent of Sunday School, school board, to name a few. He died on 10-30-42 and is buried in the Westby cemetery. My mother, Olga H.[...]en name Olga Henrietta Bergh), loved the prairies of he area and the Westby community. There were dif[...]Oa homestead but she made the best of the cond1t1ons so many faced in Railr order to settle the countryside. She knew most of the people, finding a pass place in her heart[...]12- complished pianist. Combining her love of music with her love of children, she taught piano lessons to many m the community, instilling in them an appreciation for the art of musical expression. She charged 25¢ a lesson an[...]n paid for with cream, eggs, chickens, or produce from the farms. She was a charter member of the First Lutheran Church in Westby and worked t[...]istry sustain- ed. Her husband was superintendent of the Sunday School for many years, also directing[...], she too over his duties and carried on the work of the church. Her home was a place of warmth and friendship and she touched many lives. Fallo ing the death of her husband, Mrs. Rostad and her son, Walter, con[...]Being a widow for 16 years following the dea!h of r. Ro~tad she married A. M. Oitmarson, a former e[...]ontana experiences, speaking fondly of friends and neighbors_m he es b area. She passed[...]t photographer u · and managed p as a veteran of US ir Force 1s buried i Lio d educat[...] |
| [...]er working. Kolby, the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Marlowe Onstad, was We celebrated ou[...]Health Care and keeps everything going (of south Westby), and her sister, Lydia (now of Denver), on the family round our home.[...]farm and graduated from Westby School in 1977.[...]Church, south of Westby. They have 2 children: Lindsay, born I, Walter, am the son of J. M. Rohweder, who was the Soo Line[...]Terry and Kolby were both members of the Immanuel Lutheran school and high school at[...]duating in 1931. In 1933, I Church of Westby. found work at Fort Peck and in 1934, I married Helen Johnson of Terry has been operating a part-time sporting goods store from his Coalridge. I have a brother, Lawrence, and a[...]shing. I spent 20 years with the Army Corps of Engineers, working at Kolby is teacher of Sunday School and also is Secretary of Educa- Fort Pee ; Sitka and Juneau, AK; Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; and tion of the Immanuel Lutheran Church; she also enjoys bow[...]ID where I have been, now retired, after a total of 40 years on the job. My occupation was a propert[...]D CRAIG and BRENDA LEE (SOLBERG) RYALS Some of my memories of early days in Westby are the Saturday[...]Delores was born 5-16-32 in Hillsboro, IL. James is the son of Joseph Theater. Then as we grew older, the dances[...]n 4-10-60. Joyce was born in 191 Oin Olsen, owner of the Westby light plant, to rev up the diesel-driven Litchfield, IL. Delores is the daughter of Raymond and Irma (Phillips) generator before my d[...]t the light Hillsboro, IL on 2-13-14 and is presently married to Lee Jones and plant and he w[...]Vickie Hazel, I am Helen E. Jensen, daughter of Chris and Marie Jensen. My Patti B[...]as born. The in Billings, MT and is employed by Billings News; Vickie and Patti live in Emmaus Lutheran Church is on land donated by my father. I was[...]old one-room schoolhouse located across the road from Jed attended grades 1-12 at the[...]stby, graduating in 1931 . In graduated from Westby HS in 1977. After graduation Jed worked fo[...]school students & G Roustabout Service of Williston, ND until 1980. Jed then worked obtained room and board from those Westby residents having an extra for WLS Roustabout Service of Westby, MT until December of 1981, room. After graduation, I worked for variou[...]he then became employed by Chevron, USA, where he is job being telephone operator on the old estby swi[...]n 1981 , Jed married Brenda Lee Solberg, daughter of Warren and We have son, Richard, livin[...]was born 2-15 -43 in Redding, CA, the daughter of Jerome and Virgie[...]born in Plenty ood, T on 0-9-56 , he third child of Brenda has 2 sisters, Deanna and Leann, both of estby and 1 r. and rs. David uggles (of Raymond). Terry as raised in Ray- brother, ichael, also of Westby. mond ith his brother, Delbert (now of Helena), and his sister, Carol Brenda a ended grades 1-12 at Westby Public School and (no of Glendive). He at ended he first years at Raymond School graduated from estby HS in 980. After graduation Brenda attended[...]od. After graduating in 1975, he 1 year of school at Billings Vo-Tech School in Billings, T.[...]rted or ing for the Soo Line RR in estby, here he is currently or ed from April, 1981 to September, 1983 at the Security St[...]Ban in Plenty ood, T. She is no a full-time housewife and mother.[...] |
| [...]ywood, MT. Jed, Brenda, and Jace are members of the St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church in Westby.[...]Lloyd was born 5-13-13 in Donnybrook, D, the son of Bernie and Marian (Weiler) Schultz. Marian was the daughter of John P. eiler (see sisters and brothers under G[...]191 7. where Bernie farmed both north and south of Westby and Marian operated the Home Cafe ith he[...]T and Westby. He married Helen Die man, daughter of Matt and Geneva Dickman of Whitetail, T. Helen as born 8-20-20 in Flaxton,[...]h Midale, Sask.). Other children of the family are Lavern e1ler bor[...]Chur Marian attended and was graduated from estby HS in 1956. She Ches e atten[...]d Westby and married Rober G. Shepard (7 -19-37) from Sauk Center. . Bob as in the Air Force and[...]arian has taught 1st grade for over 20 years. Bob Is employed b Sperry-Univac. They have 3 children:[...]-60) and Jon (2-14-66). Janice was graduated from the U of ith a us·c Educa ion Degree. She taught[...]now lives in Wichita, KS. Jim was graduated from the University of ,sconsm a Eau Claire, with a degree in accounting. He is employed b Sperry-Uni ac and lives in Minneapolis. Jon graduated from White Bear HS in ay 198 . CHESTER and EUNICE SOLBERG |
| [...]and 1 sister, Joan Wayne's occupation is farming, along with his dad and brother, Olson.[...]gh 12th grade at Westby School. s 31/. miles from home. He rode horse to school most of the time. In May, 1970 Wayne graduated from Westby. After graduation, Wayne r des 8-12 wer[...]hool where he farmed until the fall of 1971, when he attended Helena Vo Tech until gradu[...]tby 1-24·56 in Crosby, ND, the daughter of Ed and Nancy (Engh) School, bowling alley at the[...]1 W rren married Katherine Louise Meyer, daughter of lived in Norman, OK. Robin is a mother and a housewife. Robin attend- J rom nd[...]irgie as born 11-15-21 in Plainview, AR, daughter of James nd abel (Warden) McDaniel. James was born 8-10-1865 in Virginia, died in Shawnee, OK ovember 936. abel was born i[...]ed to e by for grades 10-12 with he e ception of 3 months her senior year hich she spent in Corning, CA high school. She graduated from[...]k row: Wayne nd Robin . es by HS in 1961 . She is now full time housewife and mother.[...]ved alternately in town and on the farm . In pril of 1969, they moved to the farm here arren grew up[...]Wayne Robin, Chad, and Cheri are members of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Westby. Wayne and Robin are actively involved in[...]ers Perry and Stanley, hved on a farm 9 miles est of estby[...] |
| [...]a, started working for Bowman True mg th of Westby in February, 1979 where he is still employed. On 6-30-79 he married Donna Hellickson, daughter of K. 0. and Edna Hellic son, s former residents of Sheridan County.[...]y bought he Four Buttes Supper Club, 9 miles west of Scobey, and ran ha establishment until 1977. Donna graduated from Scobey HS in 1977 and attended college for 2 year[...]born at home near Antelope 1 28 18 ( 1th the help of a midwife, his aunt) to Peder and Ingeborg Sorens[...]then helped his father farm 2 years. H graduated from Antelope HS in 1938. He was a " iler" m he "Big F[...]ate • or d in construction and erection of steel buildings and in office of Economic Opportunity and Northeast Energy[...] |
| [...]week Journey to the open country of Montana, they landed in the h ve 2 chi[...]St geb rg as born at Weaver, Din 1906. He was one of 10[...]in this county (Rolette) was elgible for a tract of neighbor. They worked with cattle. Eventuall[...]an exceptionally Thi t River alls, . This is here Bill received his education-grade good ha[...]some reason, the granaries caught fire and most of the crop for that s or . Bill r calls his job as[...]withered hand. He never fully recovered from the operation. He spent w s the teacher. A the end of the year 1918, he went back to[...]in Westby. He Miles City, MT at the age of 75. He was buried July 1981 m the Tnmty wor ed fo[...]elson, and George Frankie cutting and hauling ice from mother and father. he fin er a e nd bringing i[...]onda Rice n 1935, Bill bought 3 acre farm from the Federal Land Bank, Henry Erne[...]nds and s a vac ncy for rur I letter carrier from he est~y Post .omce. ~e relatives. oo he[...]d 935. He carried m 11 for 3 years. He retired from the route on the job herding geese; he usually studied his confirmation then. o 20-69 bee use of asthmatic problems.[...]Bill Stageberg married Irene cCalhster, daughter of years in a freight depot in Berlin.[...]l and Irene had 1 daughter, P llis. She graduated from estby Rosenfeld, a small ennoni e village. Ernest worked for lsaa Brown. s in 950. Sh had 2 years of college from Boulder, CO nd augh hile riding a train from innipeg o Gretna am oba nature chool in a re. T. In 1953, s e married Ed iat o s i from called Ernest o the res room . There, he decide[...]he e he lie landed in the middle of he n 5 , ill a d Ir ne dop ed arren[...]s erved 20 e arines and is current! a a. a small com· · ear the border. 1 h his bag of clothing. he Securi y Guar[...] |
| buggy, tied behind the hay rack, was where part of the family rod , rt while ot[...]16 feet by 40 feet sod house as buil som distance from the first house. Helen ( rs. Ed estman) as[...] |
| [...]charter member of the Plentywood Golf Club. In 1972, the family rhng nd G rtie T ng dal were among the early pioneers of received the Divide Co. Farm Family of the Year Award. I horn ownship, Divide County,[...], he worked in coal mines in southern from Westby HS and from Minot State College with a BS Degree in S skatche[...]ght at Scranton, ND high school and at Minot I nd from illi m Anhalt in Elkhorn Township. Ryan HS before moving to Denver where he is Customer Service Rep. Gertie was born in Ha[...]ynn Marie, born 1-14-55, at Plentywood. Graduated from Westby y r old . They settled first in Walcott, D[...]married Eugene G. McGhan, the son of Eugene and Ilene McGhan of G rtie ttended one of the first schools in Elkhorn wh ich was, by Crosby. He graduated from NDSSS in Wahpeton, ND with a degree in coincidenc[...]ead shack located on the Electronics and is an Electronic Technician with Colorado Ute Power[...]se and where he and Gertie would even- Co. of Craig, CO. Lynn is a teaching assistant in a program for tu lly t bl[...]ND. the f mil survi ed he nguish and hardships of the depression years Luane Ellen, born 1-10-56 at Plentywood. Graduated from MSU, hil they atched m ny of their neighbors leave their barren land in Bozeman with a BS Degree in Nursing and is presently employed at St. earch of better life. Erling e panded his farm as la[...]aig Alan born 3-29-60 at Plentywood. He graduated from they purch sed inter home in Westby Township on the outskirts of Westby HS in 1978 and from MSU in 1983 with a degree in Electrical Westb , T[...]anently when h ir on, Elton, became the operator of the farm . In later years, they DOUGLAS and KE[...]ent Tangedal was born 12-30-57 in Plentywood, son of Church in estby. Elton and Yvonne Tangedal of Westby, MT. He graduated from Westby In 978, they moved o illiston and Ger ie passed away there on HS and from MC with a degree in Diesel Mechanics. He is presently 1-1 -80 nd Erlin , e r later,[...]ed on the family farm and with Meyer Construction of Westby Erlin nd Ger ie's children and t[...]s follows: as a heavy equipment operator. Cur is, 1lliston, born in 923 , married o Janice alnaa of Crosby. On 7-29-83 he married Kendal Ann Ueland at Plentywood Children: Cheryl, Virginia, Richard, Jill, Dean. Lu[...]ownship, born 92 , married to urielle Iver- of urtis and Adeline Ueland of Antelope. She graduated from Antelope son of illiston. Children: Shelly nd arshall. HS and from U D Williston Center and is employed as a secretary for le nor, Scot[...]Stuc ey Attorney Tom Darland in Plentywood. of Ind, napolis, I . Children : S ndra and Susan.[...]Doug and endal live in Westby, T and are members of Elton, estt:Jy, born in 929, married to Y onne illard of Plen- Immanuel Lutheran Church. ood. C[...]n Die o, C , b rn in 1932, married to Zana Purdy of JERRY and KATHLEE TANGEDAL B[...]t , S, born in 36, m rried o Pa ty Dod e of of Elton and Yvonne Tangedal of estby. He graduated rom Westby Res r . Children:[...]HS in 1969 and from orth Oa ota State University in 197 4 ith a[...]r of urtis and Adeline Ueland of ntelope. She[...] |
| [...]eft WA; and a sister, , (1930) of Hou 1v· New Town in 1963, moving to Burlington[...](1901 -195 in the US from their homeland in Sweden. They sailed on the ocea[...]liner "Gripsholm". Their goal was America, land of opportunity. They[...]ught very few possessions with them, a great deal of courage and a willingness for hard work.[...]e Hjelm too them to his farm, 12 miles northwest of Westby where they worked for Ole and ri a[...]Lavern iler land which they still own. It is now farmed by their son, Bernt. 1930 nd[...]farm didn' pr They taught themselves how to speak, read, and rite the English arriv d[...]gently to earn their citizenship papers. of an all Anything was possible in this new land with hard work and encourage - Ya ,ma. ment of the many people they met and friends they made.[...]. John worked m the 011 fields in orth Africa. He is no deceased. James lives m Columbia Falls, T and[...]ear old. Linda Barach lives in Great Falls, T and is a Marketing Administrator for Blue Cross I[...] |
| [...]vi Sor nson Weiler, born at Plentywood, T, is the daughter o P Im r Sor nson nd abel Johnson Sorenson. The children of this m rri r : avis, Lavonne Sorenson Ale[...]82. Edmer and Helen Westgard have 1 nd r du t d from the estby HS in 1963. During high school, Mavis[...]c, Montana Girls S ate delegate, and salutatorian of her cl ss. In he fall of 1963, she attended the Professional Business[...]ii r on 8-1 -65 t St Johns Lutheran Church. Mavis is currently son, Richard, born on 9-8-34 at Ambrose, ND. From 1932, the family mploy d by the F rmers Grain a[...]tby as lived and farmed northwest of Westby. Richard attended the country ecretary. She is presiden of Homemakers Club and is a member of school for 3 years before transferring[...]n 1953 and starting f~rming. Jim iler is he third son of Elvera Johnson Weiler (1 -28-09, Richard[...]was born in Plentywood, MT 9-29-40, the daughter of Edwin and this mily re: L vern (6 27 -26), athryn[...]Richard Rhoda Christianson. She graduated from Westby HS in 1958. She has (3 -1 3 o 2-1-76), Jam[...]y Reserve and was Jim ttended nd graduated from estby High in 1954 and joined discharged in 1963. th ir Force h t fall . T o years ere spent in the Far East. Using the I Bill, Jim tended he U of T and gr duated in 1962, ith a maJor in History/P[...]. He re urned to his home town to teach in h all of 963. Jim m rried avis in August 1965. Jim[...]idance couns lor nd lso teache social studies. He is mayor of the town of b , pi nist or the Imm nuel Lutheran Chur[...]arrived 4-30-66. Bruce graduated from WHS in 1978, at ended U D of[...]1981 ith a degree of Associa e Science in Electrical Technology. He[...]Lance graduated from HS m 1980 and from C m 98 , ha[...]ance married Teml Goulic of Havre 6-3-83. They have 1 child, Cody[...]arty is no a junior a estby HS and enjoys farming.[...]Richard nd Rene a are members of he es by Immanuel[...]D -67). One of our man memories as celebra ing our 25 h e[...] |
| [...]and challenge a ne type Sas atche an. Blan of work. She landed in Seattle, where she enrolled i[...]ch Edward grew up in Duvall, WA and spent most of his life there. For the allac b next 2 years, Helene was kept busy taking care of her father and wor • and Is d. ing. On 2-9-63, H. E. Steinke passed away[...]n. D Helene has had experience in every area of business including 2 a ine, re years of working with computers. When she retired, Helene[...]Lura, L do some traveling. She has visited most of the world. Today, she is te enjoying the beautiful state of Washington. b[...]TZBEAGER far By their children m This is but a moment in the flo of eternity ... d Dad came to Westby in 1908. He was one of 7 children, the son of Lewis and Elizabeth Wirtzberger. He was born 9-13[...]e, and spea German. In 1914, Dad rented 320 acres of land. He farmed ith 6 horses, cut grain with a bi[...]ie, and his brother-in-law, Charles eyer. Because of he severe winters, many workers would exchange th[...]coal o heat their sod shacks. In 1917, at the age of 26, he US en ered in o WWI. Dad went into the Arm[...]me after the war on 11 -11-18. Baseball as his ay of life. He as a catcher behind the excellent pitching of Hans Larson. The used o run special trains to and from the games as i as so popular a ha Ime. In 1926, his dad, Lewis Wirtzberger. died of pneumonia a a of 65. ail was earned by horse and agon in th[...] |
| [...]As for Ollie and I, we have spent most of our married life in and By I dys Wirtzberger[...]Westby. Ollie worked on construction for a number of years Olli s born • 9 03 at tkins, . The son of Lewis and before he retired. I had a coffee[...], and 1 year as a cook's helper. They c me from atkins, to Kermit, D where his dad worked[...]I do Th y liv d on homestead with his folks south of Westby. Gladys the canning. The rest of the time is spent in not doing much. We enjoy (Lo lin) Wir zb r er as born t Clearbrook, M , a daughter of our life of retirement. L n r nd Sophin Lo elin on 10 10 07 .[...]ND to Christ and Sena Madsen. I'm a 1941 graduate of Westby[...]I met and later married Rufus Wittmayer of Bottineau, NO on[...]41 at Gardena, ND. We moved to Daneville the fall of 1942[...]of church as organist for 25 years, secretary, held[...]Moved into town of Westby, MT November 1964, where we have[...]· I in ay of 1947. In April of f[...]o le ars. In June of[...] |
| CLASS OF 1914-15 |
| [...]e children's biographies may be listed separately from their parents' biographies.[...]7 Anderson, Jeanette-627 IS ( ily rd); Rodn y, Robert- Andersen, Betty-[...]d Doro hy (Brenteson); Cheri, ersen, How rd- 198[...] |
| [...]L rry- 401 Antelope Sons of Norway- 24 Bantz,[...] |
| [...]p, Paula, Brian, Jeff- 722 B is (H lseth); Jean, Lind , Jon, Mark, 885[...]Wilma-553 Son Yon ( 1m); Virginia, L ura, Bernice, Bill, Elma, Floren[...] |
| [...]n)- 86 C ns ensen, Vernon be ( e ); Ct1 is, Russell, Tom, Cra' - 553 Christensen. a[...] |
| [...]Lacey, Virginia-591, 703[...] |
| [...], Humes, Mary (March): Barbara, Evelyn, Virginia, Jensen, Carl and Dagmar (Forsman)-844[...]us and Esther (Taarud); Carol, Doris- Homm . oms. How rd nd Harold- 40[...] |
| [...]llas and Josephine (Sandoval)-735 Virginia. Helen, Oan1el 614 Johnson. Darliss (Pnnce[...] |
| [...]y, Alexander, George. How rd, L na . P m I . L g rquist,[...] |
| [...]Lossing, James and Rose (And rson); - !Of e, J e Lien. John and Cora (Rossum)- 454[...] |
| [...]rlene - 657 i Is n, Ro Murphy, DeMarit-663[...] |
| [...]rrick)-330, 428 Parent, Virginia Frances-327 , 128[...]0 rl d. Of nd Gtn -28 Pet[...]P er n, P. C. nd ( Is n): El • Har •[...] |
| [...](Sorensen)-91 O Re,nertson, Is nd Lydia (Bol t d)-290 670[...]Rasmussen, Lo ell and Alice (C is ens n)· E en, Pitzulo. Frank and Nathleen (Linde[...]mussen, Romer -563 Plentywood Organizations, Role of; By Pauline Oeem- Rasmussen, Roy and[...] |
| [...]S ,c 1; J I m, , G of r y- 91[...] |
| [...]J m s nd Cl ra)- 237 Teachers of School District o. 21- 763[...] |
| [...]26 67 Ueland. u IS and del ne (A enda -67 Ueland. 1-5[...] |
| [...]orraine, Dan, Robert-985 Ehzabeth; How rd-805 W1rtzberger, lorett[...] |
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Aasheim, Magnus, Sheridan's Daybreak, Volume II (1985). Montana History Portal, accessed 17/03/2025, https://www.mtmemory.org/nodes/view/5608
