Part Two: Obits, Marriage and Anniversary Notices, and Misc.--My Grandmother's Scrapbooks--Index of Newspaper Articles Clipped and Saved by: Mabel Bessie Eidem Runsberg USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, material may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material, AND permission is obtained from the contributor of the file. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for non-commercial purposes, MUST obtain the written consent of the contributor, OR the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Made available to The USGenWeb Archives by: Kris Sullivan <Fluff15469@aol.com> ****Note: Use your "Search or Find command" to locate names you are searching for. This file is not alphabetical it is grouped by types of articles, dates and newspapers.**** To Whom It May Concern: I decided Grandma must have had a long-term purpose in mind when she started putting her scrapbooks together, and I feel I have an obligation to share much of the information she collected through the years, which are stricly newspaper clippings, although in most cases, the newspaper source and/or date is missing, but we do have a general year in most cases. I would suspect that much of the information comes from the Hopkins, MN, Minneapolis, MN and Litchfield, MN newspapers. I will, whenever possible, include a newspaper name, date, and any other relevant information. Please note: Some of the phrases and spelling are as they were in the original Newspaper Articles. ***NOTE: These are abstracts of the original articles. Contact Terri <rwfonkenmn@worldnet.att.net> for more information on the articles. Please put "My Grandmothers Scrapbook lookup" in the subject line when emailing and in body of message the file name or URL and info given in file *** Thank you ::::::::::::::::::: Obituaries ::::::::::::::::::: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The following obituary has no date, but I would guess it came from the 1920's or 30's. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Oliver B. Halverson Oliver Bernard Halverson Parents: Mr. and Mrs. O.H. Halverson of Acton, Born in Litchfield, July 12, 1888. Six sisters and two brothers. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The following appeared in a 1932 Hennepin County Record paper: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Funeral Rites Tuesday For Anna Wade, Beloved Pioneer Was 78 Years Old-Had Lived Here Almost Entire Life Mrs. Anna Wade Funeral services: from the home in East Hopkinsm Age: 78 years Interment: Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis Last Rites: Rev. Morris L. Eversz Pallbearers: N.A. Wiff, Earnest De Parcq, Charles Kilgore, Edson Woodward, Hilmer Olson and Lester Boyce Hopkins: from Ottawa, Canada, in 1854(4 months old) Parents: Mr. and Mrs. John McKenzie Foster Parent: Harley Hopkins (the man for whom Hopkins village was named) Assistant Post Mistress Marriage: Frank K. Wade (d.June 15, 1886)on April 24, 1884 Born: Richmond, Canada, September 21, 1854. Children: Alexina A. Wade Arthur M. Wade of Los Angeles Henry J. Wade of Hopkins Songs: Mrs. Florence Willetts, a friend of the family :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The following appeared in a July 28,1938 Litchfield paper. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 3 Recovering From Auto Crash That Killed Wilfred Farley, 33 Car Shoots Off Road, Bouces Four Thru Top Litchfield Man Tossed High In Air, Farley Hit Fatal Blow On Fence Post Clinton Is Eye Witness of Crash Injured: Harley F. Allen (age 37), Harry Hershey (age 29)and Boyd M. Nelson (age 33)of Litchfield Died: Wilfred T. Farley of Litchfield.Died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday in Litchfield Buried: Forest City. Car Clears Fence Eye witnesses: Irving J. Clinton of Watkins, manager of the county REA co-op, and his daughter, Miss Sylvia Clinton Two in Barbed Fence First on the scene: Mr. Clinton, Howard Olson, Litchfield service station operator, and his mother, Mrs. Eugene Olson Farley Rites Held At Forest City Wilfred T. Farley, age 33 Funeral services: 9 a.m. Tuesday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Farley in Forest City, Oofficiating: Rev. Martin V. Donovan Interment: St. Gertrude's cemetery. Pallbearers: Joe Sheridan, Earl Miller, Thomas Casey, Raymond King, Gerald Fitzgerald and Matt Flynn Born: January 2, 1905 in Forest City Married: Aug. 12, 1932 he wed Margaret Mack of Dickey, N.D. Operated: the Paradise cafe. Daughter: Marion Jay, 5 Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Thomad Farley Brother: Ed of Forest City Ben of Darwin Sisters: Mrs. Irene Forsberg of Minneapolis Mrs. C.P. Dougherty of Watertown, S.D. Attendees: Jerry Haggerty of St. Paul Mr. and Mrs. Donald Farley of Winona Mr. and Mrs.Ed Farley of Minneapolis Sarah McAnany and C.P. Dahlgren of Minneapolis Mrs. H.D. Mack and Kay Seaborn of Dickey, N.D. Mrs. Bothun Jurve of Fergus Falls :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The following appeared in a August 9, 1938 Hennepin County Review paper. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 2 Minneapolis Girls Killed in 70-Ft. Plunge Down Canyon 2 More Injured When Tragedy Ends Party's Fifth Outing Died: Marion L. Freeburg, 2125 East Twenty-second street,Minneapolis Marlous Dahlen, 24, daughter of Mrs. Anne Hasledalen, 2112 Milwaukee Ave. Two in Park Hospital Miss Virginia Zeuthen, 3241 Portland avenue Miss Mabel Croonquist, 20, of Billings, Mont. Father Killed in Air Crash Father of Miss Croonquist: A.H. Croonquist, Billings, founder of one of the first dude ranches, who was killed January 10 in the Bridger canyon crash of a Northwest Airlines plane near Bozeman, Mont., that took 10 lives. Three other Minnesotans died in other traffic mishaps. Ferdie Swanson, 24, Bronson, Minn. Thornton G. Meggitt, 63, 1791 Kerwin avenue, St. Paul and his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Edna Meggitt, 29, White Bear Lake. Jens Thobiesen, 77, of Duluth, Route 1 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The following appeared in a January, 1939 Meeker county paper. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Rites Held For Clifford Olson Popular Litchfield Youth, 21, Died Saturday Morning at Hospital After Operation Clifford A. Olson, 21 Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Carl E. Olson Employed: the Sidney Munson barber shop and agent for the Minneapolis Star and part time for the Meeker County News. Born: August 18, 1917 Sisters: Miss Evelys and Selma Olson Brothers: Kenneth and Richard Engaged to Miss Favette Mead Funeral services: Dewey E. Johnson chapel and Zion Lutheran church Officiating: Rev. Carl J. Field Interment: Ripley cemetery :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The following is an obituary which appeared Dec. 18, 1941 in a newspaper from Meeker County - exact paper is unknown, but is most likely from Litchfield. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: PETER A. MOEN Peter A. Moen, former resident of Acton, died at his home at Warwick, N.D. Born: Meeker Co., MN December 13, 1878 Children: Eador, Clarence and Elvira Moen Brother: Jesse Moen, resident in Acton Sisters: Mrs. Wm. P. Nelson of Atwater, Mrs. Andrew Anderson of New London and Mrs. Alfred Erlandson of Glenwood. Burial: Beckville Lutheran Church Cemetery :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The following appeared in a 1941 or 1942 Hennepin County Review paper: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Henry G. Teigan, 59, Ex-Congressman, Dies Former Congressman Henry G. Teigan, 59, veteran of the Farmer-Labor politics in Minnesota, died of a heart attack todat at his home, 187 Malcolm street S.E.. Funeral services: 3 p.m. Saturday at 119 Fourth street SE., in auditorium of St. Anthony Aerie 1247, FOE. Burial: Hillside cemetery. Born: Forest City, Iowa Educated: Luther academy, Albert Lea, Minn; Central college, Pella, Iowa, and Valparaiso university, Valparaiso, Ind., He came to Minneapolis in 1918. Spouse: Ethel Daughters: Mrs. Maybelle Battmer, Minneapolis, Mrs. Reuben Granquist, Stillwater Sisters: Mrs. Anna Brown Mrs. Emma Metz, Minot, N.D. Mrs. Jennie Sharar, Clam Falls, Wis Brothers: Edward of Los Angeles Eric of Antelope, Mont. Andrew of Forest City, Iowa Four grandchildren. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The following article appeared in a 1942 Hennepin County Review paper. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Death Comes to August Redeen, Born 100 Years Ago in Sweden August Redeen Age: a round 100 years old Died: Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis, at 2:30 p.m. Funeral: Strobeck Martinson Burial: Grandview cemetery Pallbearers: John F. Johnson, Carl Lofgren, Waldo Hovander and John Erickson Was Noted Character Hopkins: since 1892 Retired: age of 80 in 1922 100th Birthday Celebration 100th birthday: May 19th Member: of the old English Lutheran Church Born in Sweden Born: Sweden May 19, 1842 Married April 28, 1876 Emigrated to America in 1882 Brothers: 2 in Chaska (at time of emmigration) Eight children: Hilda and C.A. Redeen of Hopkins Victor of Hopkins John of St. Paul Leonard and Melvin of Newton, Iowa (Deceased children) were Annie and Elmer Redeen. Four grandchildren Two great grandchildren. Mrs. Redeen preceded her husband in death on Oct.1, 1926. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The following is from a 1942 Minneapolis paper. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Mrs. Alfred F. Pillsbury Dies At Her Residence Mrs. Alfred F. Pillsbury Born: Boston, Mass. Parents: Chief Justice Walbridge Abner Field, Massachusetts supreme court, and Mrs. Field, the former Eliza Ellen McLoon of Rockland, Maine Married: Aldred Fiske Pillsbury, only son of Gov. and Mrs. John S. Pillsbury, on May 15, 1899 Cousins: Miss Bertha Field of Boston Chief Justice Frederick Field of the Massachusetts supreme court Funeral: Pillsbury residence :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The following appeared in a 1942 Litchfield paper. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Rites Held for B.P. Hovey, 71 Prominent Atwater Man Ill Only Two Weeks; Buried February 7 Bernt P. Hovey, 71 Died: February 3 Funeral services:February 7 from Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Atwater Rev. Trelstad officiated. Born: July 17, 1871 in Selbu, Norway he came to the United States at the age of ten with his parents and brothers settling in the Atwater Married: June 11, 1902 Spouse: Mathilda Christenson, who preceded him in death 21 years ago. Children: Chester and Irving of Atwater, Walter of Minneapolis, and Mrs. Ralph Anderson (Lillian) of Atwater Eleven grandchildren Brothers: Peter P. Hovey and Carl J. Hovey of Atwater, and John P. Hovey of New Effington, S.D. Honorary pallbearers: O.P. Wilner of Grove City, Andrew Amdale, Ole Slinden, Sivert Thorp and C.J. Berg, all of Atwater, Carl Leaf of Litchfield, Peter Solem of Minneapolis and Paul Hanson of Sanborn, N.D. Active pallbearers: Arnt Alseth, Christ Christenson, Frans Lund, Magnus Nelson, O.J. Nelson and Alfred Carlson. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Following is a clipping from a 1942 Minneapolis paper. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Frank E. Bleed Dies in Sleep Once Had Been Acting Chief of Police Frank E. Bleed, 63, inspector of Minneapolis police, Died: 4 p.m. Saturday ( Bleed served briefly as acting chief of police following the resignation of Edward B. Hansen a year ago and retained the post until the elevation of Joseph Jonas from North side captain to chief.) Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bethany Covenant church, Twenty- second street and Twenty-fifth avenue S. Burial: Sunset Memorial park. Washburn-McReavy funeral parlors. Pallbearers: Chief of Police Joe Jonas, John Finlayson, Frank Forestal, George Hillstrom, Oscar Bakken and John Lehmeyer. Born: Sweden Oct. 10, 1879 Minneapolis police force: Jan. 22, 1908, patrolman Son: Maurice Brother: Charles :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: From a 1942 Hennepin County Review :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: John Goldborg Buried In West Resident of Hopkins For 42 Years Mr. John Goldborg, resided Hopkins from 1888 until 1930 Died: Sunday afternoon, June 7, at a hospital in Arcadia,CA Patient since February, 1941 Paralytic stroke: November, 1940. Born: in the province of Skane, Sweden, in 1861 Arrival from Sweden: 1887 Daughter: Miss Edna of Arcadia, Mrs. W.C. Anderson of Hibbing, Minnesota Sons: Ernest, Melvin and Eric of California Neil of Hopkins, Ten grandchildren. Nieces: Mrs. Alfred Johnson, and Mrs. August Johnson, and Nephews: Nels Severson and the Messrs. Herman and Waldo Hovander are residents of Hopkins. Funeral services: Arcadia chapel on Tuesday, June 9. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The following appeared in a Dec. 16, 1942 Litchfield paper: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: John Mathison, 82, Rites Held Monday John Mathison, 82, Resident of Meeker county since 1884 Born: Toten, Norway, on July 31, 1860 Spouse: Mary Leikvold of Acton Children: Nicholoas of Grove City Martin of Paynesville Mrs. Thomas Kleis of Litchfield Morris at home Mrs. Hjalmer Johnson of Acton 15 grandchildren Four great grandchildren Brother: Julius Hendrickson Sisters: Mrs. Louis Lagergren Mrs. Fred Anderson, all of St. Cloud. Funeral services: Immanuel Lutheran church, Officiating: Rev. Gronlid Pallbearers: Ingvald Moe, Edward Nelson, Louis Hovey, Gust M. Peterson, Peter Bisser and Charles Hartz Interment: adjoining cemetery :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The following is from a January 9, 1943 Hennepin County Review paper: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Rites Friday for Pioneer, Martin Hagen Martin P. Hagen Funeral services: Strobeck funeral parlor Burial: Grandview cemetery Rev. E. Randall of the Methodist church conducted the service. Died: Jan. 6 Sons: Martin B. Ralph Birthday: March 1 Born: Trondhjem, Norway Trade: a tin and coppersmith Employed: Minneapolis Threshing Machine plant Spouse: Bertha Torvick - died November, 1922 Brother: John, resides in Mpls. Daughter: Lillian Six grandchildren Member of the Odd Fellow Lodge and Woodman. Pallbearers: Arthur Nash, Louis Eidam, Peter Jorgensen, Dennis O'Leary, Pete Miller and Graham Goodspeed. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The following appeared in a January 10, 1943 Hennepin County Review paper: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Hilmer Leander Funeral Will Be Conducted Today Hilmer Leander, 30 years old Furneral: Strobeck-Martinson Rev. E.T. Randall officiating Internment: Grandview cemetery. Born March 8, 1911 in Hopkins Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Peter Leander Sisters: Mrs. James Peterson Mrs. H.D. Davis of Edina Brothers:Melbert Leander of Morningside Edward Leander of Portland, Ore. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The following is from a January 10, 1943 Hennepin County Review paper: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Pioneer Wife of Lumberman Dies Friday Mrs. Andrew Justus Conducted at Lakewood Chapel Rev. Anton E. Sjalund officiated Interment: Lakewood cemetery Pallbearers: Gust Burton, Eli Anderson, John L. Hawkins, Oscar Berglund, Neil J. Nelson, and Otto Lundsten. Passed away at Linwood, Lake Minnetonka, on Friday morning at the age of 68. Born: Ishpeming, Mich., March 19, 1874 (Swedish) Married: Jan. 31, 1900 Spouse: Andrew Justus of Hopkins Children: Mrs. K.W. Anderson, who resides at Linwood Mrs. Peter H. Throdahl of Hobby Acres Andrew Jr., of Interlachen Park Cavour, who recently enlisted in the Seabees Devoted member of the First Swedish Church of Minneapolis, the Linnea Society, and the Concordia Society. Four Granddaughters Brother: Jacob of Minneapolis Dr. Elmer Nicholson of Seattle :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The following appeared in an April 8, 1943 Litchfield paper: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Mrs. Danielson Buried Tuesday Well Known Local Woman, 47, Died Friday Following Long Illness Funeral services: Hagglund funeral chapel and Arndahl Lutheran church Mrs. John R. Danielson, 47, Friday at Litchfield hospital Born: Susan Caroline Hecht, December 26, 1896 at Henderson Children: Alverna Daynor Jeanne Father: Joseph Hecht of Henderson Sister: Mrs. Martin Draxten of Litchfield Rev. Trelstad officiated Interment: Arndahl cemetery. Boyd Nystrom sang "Beyond the Sunset." Vernon Brown sang "The Old Rugged Cross" Mrs. Albert Stenberg sang "Jesus Cares." Pallbearers: Martin Schumann, Anton Nelson, John Jenson, Harry Bollin, Andreas Knutson and Harold Hageseter. Attending the funeral from a distance: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Severson, Mrs. Emil Severson; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Klockman, Peter Severson and Mrs. Almin Albrecht of Winthrop; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Severson and Mrs. Otto Bentzine of Cumberland, Wis.; Mrs. Augusta Biernstein and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Biernstein and son of Clayton, Wis.; Mrs. John Nietzel of St. Louis Park; Joseph Hect of Henderson; Mrs. Fred Hecht and Sammy and Mrs. Henry Schillis of Gaylord and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Draxten of Watkins. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: From an April, 1943 Hopkins paper :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Neil Nelson, Old Pioneer Passes Away Neil H. Nelson Died: 28 Eleventh Avenue Funeral services: Strobeck-Martinson Mortuary :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Following are a series of articles from around July 6, 1943 in a Hopkins paper regarding the death of Dr. A.B. Sweet :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Death Takes Dr. Sweet, 96, Last Hopkins Veteran of '65 Dr. A.B. Sweet Death: 4:10 Tuesday. ******************** Funeral Tomorrow Afternoon Funeral services: Country Church of the Air by Rev. Edwin T. Randall ******************** Remained Alert and Cheerful Dr. Sweet ******************** Born in Vermont Albert Burbanks Sweet Parents: William H. Sweet and Sarah S. Hale Sweet Born: Walden, Vermont, July 14, 1847 Three brothers Five sisters ******************** Marched in Washington Review Dr. Sweet ******************** Two Brothers in War Dr. Sweet Descended from Samuel Hale, who came to England in 1635, ******************** Druggist at Marshall Dr. Sweet Spouse: Fannie Hortense Simpson, married 1880 Moved to Hanley Falls in 1884 ******************** Moved to Minneapolis Dr. Sweet retired from active practice in 1922 After the death of M.F. Maloney in 1933 he remained the sole surviving Civil war veteran in Hopkins. Spouse: Mrs. Sweet died Jan. 6, 1937. There is a poem in the original by Dr. Sweet Son: Harry Daughter Lottie V. Sweet Sister: Mrs. Ella M. Heubner ******************** Dr. A.B. Sweet ******************** Veterans Were Pallbearers at Sweet Funeral Dr. A.B. Sweet, Hopkins Died: July 6 in Veterans hospital afternoon at the Country Church of the Air, Rev. Edwin T. Randall officiating, assisted by members of the local VFW and American Legion. Services: Comrade Orrin S. Pierce and Mrs. Ira Peters Vocal and music:Mrs. Hildur Peterson Hollander of Interlachen Park, and (piano) Mrs. Randall. ******************** Pallbearers Young Veterans Dr. Sweet Funeral: Strobeck-Martinson Pallbearers: Frank Whitney, Edward Colosky, Sever Paulson of the American Legion, and William McGovern, Otto Dillberg, Victor Johnson of the VFW. Mrs. Hollander sang Rev. Randall Born: 1847 Burial: Fort Snelling National cemetery Firing squad: in command of Sergeant Hanson of Co. A, 710th M.P. Battalion Rev. Foltz, chaplain of the Fort performed the committmenr ritual. Out of town attendants: Mr. and Mrs. L.F. Bobenmoyer and daughter Merle, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Heubner, of St. Paul, Mrs. Wynette Searle of Minneapolis, and Mrs. Wm. Figgelko of Minneapolis. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Following is a clipping appearing in June, 1943 in a Litchfield paper. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: MEMORIAL SERVICE HONORING ROGER NELSON WELL ATTENDED Roger W. Nelson Parents: Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Nelson "Misses Aldys Knutson and Elizabeth Pearson sang "Nearer My God to Thee,: Mrs. Bennie Samstad of Atwater sang "Beyond The Shadows" and a quartette, Wallace Palm, Vincent Erickson, Aldys Knutson and Elizabeth Pearson sang "In The Sweet Bye And Bye" and Misses Knutson and Pearson sang "Now the Day is Over" as the closing song. Mrs. Harry W. Knutson played the pipe organ accompaniament for all selections." Confirmed May 29, 1930 by Dr. J. There also a transcript of a telegram notifying Parents:Signed: Sincerly yours, H.B. Lewis, Brigadier General Acting the Adjutant General. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The following appeared in a June 1, 1944 Hennepin County Review paper. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Lt. Douglas Puck Shot Down Over New Guinea Lieut. Donald Puck Died: May 22 Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Herman J. Puck, 33 Monroe street Born: Watauga, So. Dak., Feb. 2, 1918 Moved to Hopkins: 1928. Graduated: Hopkins High School, 1934 Enlist: army air corps, January, 1942 Received his commission and wings at Mather Field near Sacramento, Calif. Dec. 11, 1942 Brother: Corp. Howard Puck Sister: Mary Louise. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The following appeared in a 1951 newspaper, most likely in Hopkins, MN. I believe the dates to be somewhat incorrect, as Mr. Heinecke would have been four when married, but I am submitting the article as printed. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Gustaf Heinecke To Be Buried Saturday Hopkins Resident 22 Years Dies Yesterday Morning of Heart Trouble Gustaf A. Heinecke, age 75 Born in Chanhassen July 24, 1876 Wife: Miss Emma Born of Waconia, married on November 25, 1880 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Following is an obit which was published around 1951 in a Litchfield paper. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: OLOF FRELANDER Olof Frelander: Atwater Methodist Church Died: Monday, December 9, at the home Daughter: Mrs. C.L. Paulson at Dassel Rev. Fred Stromberg, pastor of the church,conducted the services. Daughters: Mrs. C.A. Christianson of Atwater Mrs. C.L. Paulson of Dassel Son: Wallace Frelander of Litchfield two sons also preceded their father in death. Brothers: Peter, resident at Dassel Charles Frelander, living at Willmar Ten grandchildren and a great grandchild. Born: January 19, 1865 in Norway and at the age of two Spouse: Alice Westlund, died 18 years ago :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Following is a clipping from I believe the Hennepin County Record, May 24, 1951 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Rites Tuesday for Former Mayor and Hopkins Merchant Anton A. Olson, age 72 Member of the Albert Pike Masonic lodge and the Modern Woodmen of America Funeral rites: Gethsemsne Lutheran Church, Rev L.J. Stohl officiating Voval solo "Jag Ar Sa Glad," sung by Carl Towley, Jr., vocal rendition by Mr. and Mrs. Glen Mollett of a song, "Trusting Thee I Cannot Fail," written by Emmanuel Larsen, a friend of the family. Burial: Lakewood Cemetery Pallbearers: Bill McQuiston, John Johnson, Frank Holy, Arthur Elmquist, Earl Johnson and Edward Holy Honorary pallbearers: Charles Beckman, Andrew Arness, Charles Behrns, Herman Olson, Harlan Perbix, John Milbert, Frank Whitney, George Gohlke and Frank Holy, Jr. Born: at Hopkins June 5, 1878, Parents: Andrew and Christine Olson, from Sweden in 1868 Graduated: Minneapolis South High Spouse: Mary Meng of South Dakota on July 19, 1899 Son: LeRoy A. Olson Daughter: Deloris M. Olson Grandchildren: Russell L. Olson Mrs. Curtis Shoemaker :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The following appeared in a November, 1951 Litchfield paper. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Mrs. Harry M. Hanson Funeral services: Monday for Mrs. Harry M. Hanson of Litchfield Died: November 6 Final rites: Hagglund funeral home and Zion Lutheran church Officiating: Rev. Carl J. Field Music: Mrs. Waldemar Swenson, Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Tenney and William Christopherson, Accompanied: Mrs. Raleigh Dahl Pallbearers: Herbert Constant,Burrell Pope, LeMoine Lindberg, Lloyd Hanson,Vernon Constant and Arthur Peterson Interment: Ripley cemetery. Born: January 4, 1882 in Danielson township Parents: Mr. and Mrs. L.P. Lindberg Christened: Jennie Charlotte Lindberg. Marriage: September 8, 1910 Spouse: Harry M. Hanson of Litchfield. Daughters: Mrs. Lowell Gilhousen of Hutchinson Audrey at home Granddaughter: Kethis Mary Sisters: Mrs. Emma Constant Mrs. Mathilda Pearson both of Litchfield Brothers: Peter of Litchfield Carl and Otto of Jamestown, N.D. Sister: Mrs. Anna L. Nelson, died a few weeks ago Son: Leroy Norvin, also preceded her in death :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The following appeared in 1949-1953 Minneapolis paper. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Silver Creek Man Died Last Friday Carl Fladager Dies As The Result of an Ear Infection Funeral services: Silver Creek age:61 year old, single Services by: Rev. I.O. Sorum of Baudette Assisted by: Rev. H.O. Aasen of the First Lutheran Church Interment: Silver Creek Sisters: Mrs. C.P. Eidem of Clementson Mrs. George P. Boyes of Merrill, Saskatchewan Mrs. Celia Jensen of Flaxton, North Dakota. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The following appeared in a 1954 Meeker County newspaper. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Rev. John P. Trelstad John P. Trelstad Parents: Peder and Parit (Ruising) Trelstad Born: Madison, Minnesota May 12, 1886. Died: Sunday morning, Dec. 5, Meeker County Memorial Hospital Spouse: Cary Daughter: Mary Lou Slinden Son: John Jr. Brothers: Melvin, Bert and Oscar Trelstad Sisters: Gurina Skordahl, Bertha Foss, Ida Mydland, Marie Quello Funeral: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1954 at Arndahl Lutheran Church and at 2:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church Burial: Atwater, Minn. Pastor Oliver Thompson Pastor Arvid Bidne and Pastor Henry Norem Sermon: Pastor B.L. Duckstad Greetings: Dr. E.C. Reinerston Organists: Mrs. Carl Hovey and Mrs. Garfield Kittelson. Pallbearers: Carl Hovey, B.P. Samstad, George Evenson, Conrad Arndahl, Donald Slinden, Noel Samstad, Anton Nelson, Emanuel Jensen, Arthur Nelson, Walter Johnson, Elmer Pearson, Arthur Hanson. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Marriages/Engagements/Showers ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The following appeared in a March 14, 1938 Meeker County paper. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Given Nuptual Shower Miss Lorraine Miller Groom: Vernon E. Brown Where: Saturday afternoon, at the A. Liedholm in Grove City. Vocal duet: Misses Phyllis and Jean Miller Reading: Mrs. Harlow Peterson Vocal solo: Miss Ardys Ekbom Duet: Misses Harriet and Eva Miller Miss Miller by Carol Jean and Lois Brown. Buffet luncheon: Mmes. A. Lindholm, Lloyd Nelson, Otis Brown, Garfield Kittelson and the Misses Stella and Myrtle Brown. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The following is a partial article from a 1943 Hennepin County Review paper: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Ray Werness Weds Shirley Weber in City Miss Shirley Weber Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Weber, 4421 Xerxes Avenue South, Minneapolis Groom: Corp. Raymond Werness Parents: Mr. and Mrs.Peter Werness Wedding: St. Thomas Chapel, Minneapolis Rev. Father John P. Cleary Gift of the bridegroom: A string of pearls Maid of Honor: Miss Grace Herringes :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: From an April, 1943 Litchfield paper :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Mattson-Gierke Nuptuals in East Bride: Miss Eleanor A. Mattson Parents: Mr. and Mrs. A.U. Mattson of Litchfield Groom: Herman O. Gierke of Indiantwon Gap, Pa. Parents: Mrs. Mabel Gierke of Watkins Married: Wednesday evening March 17, at the Military Reservation at Lebanon, Pa. Officiated: Rev. William V. Murray Matron of honor: Mrs. Meral Michelson of Litchfield Groom's attendant: Pfc. Michelson of Lake Lillian :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The following clipping appeared in the Thursday June 10, 1943 issue of a newspaper in Meeker County. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: RUBY NESS WEDS JOSEPH YOUNG Bride: Miss Ruby Ness Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ness Groom: E. Joseph Young Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Young of Waubun. Rev. R.E. Cogwin officiated. Pipe organ by: Sister Kathleen OSB. Two solos by: Boyd Nystrom. Matron of honor: Mrs. Clinton Carlson Flower girl: Darlene Kramer Ring bearer: Gordon Urdahl Groom's attendant: Anthony Voit of Waubun Ushers: Norbert Kramer and Harold Carlson Toastmaster: Emil Nystrom Guests from a distance were Mrs. Ernest Young, Miss Marie Young and Mr. Anthony Voit of Waubun, Sergeant Alfred Young of Camp Claiborne, La., Mrs. Melvin Ness and Beatrice of Minneapolis. ::::::::::::::::::: Anniversaries ::::::::::::::::::: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The following is from a 1938 Litchfield paper: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Krooks Celebrate 25th Anniversary Gunder Draxten Home Was Scene of Silver Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Arvid Krook Mr. and Mrs. Arvid Krook on their silver wedding anniversary. Married: January 15th at Litchfield. Attendants: Sister of the Bride: Josie, Mrs. Arthur Olson, deceased, and Edel Krook of Darwin, brother of the groom. Vocal solo,"Silver Threads Among the Gold," Russell Krook Reading: Mrs. Rangvald Grimsgard(bride's sister) Song, "Nicolena," Ardell Heining Musical selections: Draxten brothers. Rev. C.F. Field of Litchfield Remarks: A.R. Brown Out-of-town guests in attendance: Mr. and Mrs. Han Sandwick, Bobby and Helen, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Sandwick, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hanson, Miss Olivia Peterson, Harold Paulson and Ralph Hosjohn, all of Minneapolis; Mr. and Mrs. Aloys Westrup, of Eden Valley; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Madson of Hutchinson; Alfred Anderson and Sylvester of Duluth; Mrs. Celia Stark, Rev. Field, Mr. and Mrs. Newtie Draxten amd family, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hartz and Stanley, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hartz, Mr. and Mrs. George Frost, Mrs. Ethel Stout, Mr. and Mrs. Sigvard Haugan, Mr. and Mrs. Art Draxten, all of Litchfield. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The following appeared in a July 22, 1938 Meeker County paper. Another article about this event appears in another file in another section of articles previously uploaded. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Arvid Krook Silver Nuptuals Two Hundred Relatives and Friends Gathered Sunday at Gunder Draxten Home in Acton Where: Gunder Draxten home in Acton When: Sunday What: silver wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Arvid Krook Vocal solo: Russell Krook, who accompanied by Mrs. Aloys Westrup of Eden Valley Reading: Mrs. R.M. Grimsgard Vocal solo: Ardella Heining Music: Palmer and Newtie Draxten A.R. Brown Sermonette: Rev. Carl J. Field Silver wedding cake: Mrs. Hans Sandwick and Miss Olivia Pederson of Mpls. Gifts from: Miss Pederson Mr. and Mrs. Newtie Draxten of Litchfield Cards read by Mrs. James Schumann Guests: Mr. and Mrs. Hans Sandwick and Helen and Bobby Mr. and Mrs. George Sandwick Miss Olivia Pederson Harold Paulson Ralph Hofstrand Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hanson of Minneapolis Chas. Madson and family of Hutchinson Mr. and Mrs. Aloys Westrup of Eden Valley Alfred Anderson and Sylvester Draxten of Duluth Mr. and Mrs. Carl . Evenson of Grove City Rev. Carl J. Field Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hartz and Stanley Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hartz and Lavonne Mr. and Mrs. George Frost Mrs. Ethel Stout Mr. and Mrs. Sigurd Haugen and son Arthur Draxten Mr. and Mrs. Newtie Draxten all of Litchfeild. Marriage ceremony: 25 years ago in Litchfield Witnesses: Mrs. Arthur Olson, deceased, sister of the bride Edel Krook, brother of the groom. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The following appeared Nov. 15, 1951 in a Litchfield newspaper. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary Honored: Mr. and Mrs. John P. Brown Sunday afternoon, October 28, Golden Wedding anniversary: Wednesday, October 31 Lohengren's "Wedding March" was played by Mrs. Garfield Kittleson as the couple entered the living room. Mrs. Kittleson's father, A.R. Brown, played the march on their wedding day at the Arndahl Church where they were united in marriage by Rev. O.T. Nelson. Rev. John P. Trelstad of Atwater opened the program with devotion and prayer and acted as toastmaster. Miss Vivian Martinson sang "Always." Vernon and Kenneth Brown sang two numbers, the one "Our Yesterdays" was sung on their 25th anniversary also. Adolph Brown and Carl Hovey responded with remarks. Edward Paulson, who was the best man, is the only survivor of six attendants. He is a brother of Mrs. Brown and was present for this occasion, Daughters: Florence Grace Son: Wallace Mrs. Vernon Brown had charge of the guest book. Out of town guests included: Miss Hazel Brown and Vivian Martinson of Minneapolis; Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Martinson and daughter, Rande, of Howard Lake; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jacobson, LaMounte, Joan and Crystal of Kimball, and Marlyn, who is with the U.S.S. Missouri; Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Isenberg of Kimball; Rev. and Mrs. James Falk of Grantsburg, Wisc.; Mr. and Mrs. Levi Ekbom and Adolph Brown of Willmar; Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Brown of East Chain and several from Litchfield, Atwater and Grove City. Mr. and Mrs. Henning Redin, brother-in-law and sister of Mrs. Brown of Homestead, Florida; and Mrs. Emma Engan, sister of Mrs. Brown of Parshall, N. Dak. could not attend. ::::::::::::::::::: Misc. Notices ::::::::::::::::::: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The following appeared in a 1942 Litchfield paper. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Amdahl Relatives Have Reunion at Redwood Reunion at Redwood Falls on Sunday Relatives from Windom, Montevideo, Litchfield, Atwater and Grove City Conrad Amdahl of Atwater Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Forsberg, Mrs. Glen Larson and family, Miss Emelie Draxten, Miss Evelyn Jenson, Mrs. Harry Hall and family, Leonard Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Gust Peterson, Margaret and Doloses Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Ole Slinden, Mrs. Reinchoff, Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Amdahl, Andrew Amdahl, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Nelson and Lois Mae, Miss Beth Anderson, Miss Alta Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. Gunder Draxten and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Draxten and family. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The following is from a Jan. 14, 1943 Hopkins Review paper: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Phil Hovander Parents: Mr. and Mrs.Waldo Hovander ******************** Pvt. Gaylord Werness :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Acton News (These are very (one sentence)short newsclips so I just left them "as is") :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Odwin Olson and the Misses Averna and Nona Olson returned Sunday evening from a week's visit with relatives and touring North Dakota and northern Minnesota. ******************** Mr. and Mrs. Glen Larson and family and Miss Iney Draxten of Chicago were Sunday visitors at Excelsior. ******************** The Ole Norgaard family and O.P. Eidem attended the raspberry festival in Hopkins Sunday. ******************** Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hanson of Minneapolis were Sunday dinner guests at Martin Hanson's. ******************** Mrs. Ole Pederson was a guest of the Newtie Draxten family from Friday until Sunday in Litchfield. ******************** Misses Orpha and Wilma Olson spent last week at the Swan Erlandson home in St. Cloud. ******************** Mrs. Ed. Nelson visitied the Roy McHugh home, her daughter, and son-in- law over the weekend in Minneapolis. ******************** Mrs. Gust Peterson was at home to a large number of relatives and friends Sunday and Monday for her birthday which was Sunday. ******************** A large crowd attended the dedication services of the Bible camp at Green Lake Sunday. ******************** Carl and Ole Olson are enjoying the benefit of a windmill on their farm which was erected recently.