Posting from Mel Kuhn (’70): St. John, ND

Guys,

Bob Leonard got this 120 lb. Kitty behind his house at Lake Upsilon.

Mel

Gary’s question
Mel, is this Bob Leonard from Dunseith or another Bob Leonard?

 

Arla Hall (Recently Deceased Teacher) Pictures
From Neola Kofoid Garbe Bottineau & Minot, ND

 Hi, Gary.

I’m sending a picture of Mrs. Hall–if you want to share with your readers.

Neola

Arla Hall Correction
From Vickie Metcalfe (70):  Bottineau, ND

Hello Gary,

Correction I should have wrote, Mom called her  Miss Wilson.

I  never knew  Arla Hall  until I moved  to Bottineau. I  met her through the “Nelson” sisters, Millie, Marie & Jeannie,  and Bette Nerpel. They were a group who enjoyed  a good game of cards, enjoyed a visit, laughter….and coffee!

One day after school  few short years ago I was, at the local Jerry’s Grocery shopping after school . I saw Millie (Nelson) Parrill ,her sister Jeanne, Arla Hall and Bette Nerpel.  The ladies had picked up a frozen  pizza, and were gathering  all kinds of extra ingredients including cheese to top it off.

They were going to Bette’s house on Main street to bake the pizza and play cards. I stopped by to leave some homemade sauer kraut for Bette. She was having trouble with the stove, and  asked me to help.  I told her I am not a wiz at appliances but will try, and managed to figure out the problem.

Those  ladies invited  me to share their pizza and play cards.  I said,  ‘I can’t  shuffle or deal  and  I’d probably eat the whole yummy pizza creation, and for me  school tomorrow.”

That  wonderful group of ladies always had alot of fun  together  and  interesting snippets of history while visiting.

Until later, Vickie

 

Reply to Yesterday’s posting
From Larry Hackman (’66):  Bismarck, ND

Bob Leonard & kitty 2018 caught in the Turtle Mountains

Do people still let their kids play outside in the Turtle Mountains of North Dakota?

Larry

 

Larry Ellingson Replies

 From Marlys Hiatt (’71):  Dunseith, ND

Good Morning Gary,

If my memory is correct I believe Larry Ellingson lived with my mom and dad (Norman and Irene Hiatt) for a while.  I do not know anything about who he was living with before that.  I believe there was some connection to Freddie Hiatt and I believe he stayed with us at the request of Freddie.  I don’t think he stayed with us too long.

I may have this all wrong and maybe I am not even thinking of the right person.  Being older, Jim Hiatt and the Slyter boys probably know more.  I’d love to hear more details about the situation.

Marlys Hiatt

 

From David Slyter (’70):  Sabin, MN.

Dear Gary and Marlys:

Larry Ellingson was the son of Albert and Violet Ellingson.   I know we use to visit them when we lived out West in Renton Washington.   Violet  was an Aunt to my mom Margaret S. Hiatt.    I do remember Larry but only he was around his home in Renton Washington.

My memory fades me about his visit to the North Dakota homes of Freddie and Norman Hiatt.   Nor do I know of any relationship with a gal from the Dunseith/Belcourt area.    So sorry I can’t help in that area.    Maybe Richard or Robert would know something.

I just called Richard and he remembers the time that Larry came to visit the Hiatt’s.   He is having a bit of a problem remember the girls name that Larry dated back then.   Hopefully he will remember something and we will let you know if the young ladies name pops up.

Hope for a good outcome

Dave Slyter   😊  (70)

 

From Dick Johnson (’68):Dunseith, ND

Gary,

I do remember Larry.  I could be wrong but I thought he stayed with Freddie and Margaret and may have been related to the Slyter side of the crew?  I suppose he could have also been a relative of Margaret’s side,  not sure.  I don’t think he was related to the Hiatt side of the family.  I certainly remember him.  He wasn’t here long but I do remember him.

Dick

 

 Reply from Kaye Lystad Kirk:  Fargo, ND

I have a photograph of Alvin Berg because he was married to my great aunt Lillian Torgerson in 1941. I am attaching a photograph of them. I think the photograph that Dick Johnson sent you is definitely Alvin Berg, unless he and Martin look uncannily alike.

Kaye K. Lystad Kirk

Alvin or Martin Berg

Neola Garbe Kofoid’s reply – Picture above: 

 Hi, Gary.

I’m quite sure the “Berg son” you included in your newsletter is Alvin.  As you can see by the picture I’m including, Martin always really resembled his father (in looks).

Neola

 

Bjornseth-Aasness Family Reunion
Reply from Kaye Lystad Kirk: Fargo, ND

FYI: There will be a Bjornseth-Aasness Family Reunion at the Christian Center this coming July 28-29, 2018! For more info please join our Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/groups/BjornsethAasnessReunion/

 

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Blog (672) posted on January 4, 2010

01/04/2010

Posted on January 4, 2009

Donald Egbert:

Reply from Claudette McLeod (80): Dunseith, ND

Gary,

Great story about Donald Egbert, You have a great way of bringing out good things about everyone you share stories about. However I must include that I visit with Donald every time I see him, he was a great friend to my deceased father (Leonard McLeod) and Donald has stories that he shares all the time. He has the mind of an elephant he remembers everything, as well as everyone! He truly is a great person.

Claudette McLeod

Turtle Mountain Outreach

Office (701)244-0199

Posted on the Dunseith Alumni Website: http://garystokes.net/default.aspx

From: Jennifer Bergan
Phone: E-mail: Message:

Hi I was wondering what kind of info you have for the Bergan family in Dunseith?

Jenn

Folks, I have added Jennifer to our distribution. Jennifer is a granddaughter of Clayton Bergan. Her parents are Kenneth (Deceased) and Julie Aasness Bergan. Julie’s mother is Audrey Hanson Aitchinson. Audrey is my first cousin.

Jennifer, It is a pleasure adding you to our distribution list. I know you have been doing some genealogy on the Bergan family. Please share any thing that you have. Gary

Pigeon Family photo:

From Allen Richard (65): Midland, MI

I scanned a few pictures my folks had. Some of the “Frenchies” might find them interesting  I won’t put them all in one letter.

Top: The Pigeon family. This was in the early 1950’s. Front Louise Horsman; Grandma Hortence (Robert); my mother Emeline.

Back: Ydola, Theodore (Ted), Ubald (Jack) and Romulus (Bae)

Below: Pictures of “Pigeon Store” and the farm taken from the pasture. These pictures would be from the late 1940’s

Happy New Year everyone!

Allen

Allen, These are great! Thanks for sharing. With my first glimpse of this at this picture, I thought that was you in the upper left. You are a mirror image of your uncle Ydola. Gary

Pigeon Family:
Back: Ydola, Theodore (Ted), Ubald (Jack) and Romulus (Bae)
Front: Louise Horsman; Grandma Hortence (Robert); Emeline Richard.

Arla Berg’s Husband, Tony Marteliano’s Obituary:

Marvin Olson update:

From Neola Kofoid Garbe: Bottineau & Minot, ND.

Hi Gary,

I’m reading your newsletter. I decided I’d make a few notes as I’m reading.

Marvin Olson now lives (at least for now) at Good Sam. His sister-in-law, Terry’s wife, works there. She was the former Carol Pugh, daughter of Al Pugh who owned a grocery store in Bottineau for many years.

As the records you enclosed state, Arla Berg Marteliano has passed away. Tony passed away a couple of years ago, too. I’m including Tony’s obituary. Use it if you want, but it’s not necessary. 

Anthony “Tony” D. Marteliano, 90 of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on Monday, February 4, 2008. Anthony was born on April 21, 1917 in New York City, New York the son of Charles and Sadie (Salvaggio) Marteliano. After he served in the US Navy he worked for 26 years as a boiler mechanic at the utility company. After he retired he moved to Port Charlotte in 1979 from Downer Grove, IL and was a member of the Elks Lodge 2153, the American Legion Post 110, the Italian American Club, the Sons of Italy and the Illinois Club.
Anthony was predeceased by his wife Arla. He is survived by his Sisters Mary and Santa Marteliano who live in New York, and many friends.
Services for Anthony Marteliano will be held on Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 11:30 AM with a visitation prior to the service from 10:30 to 11:30 AM at the Kays-Ponger Funeral Home, Port Charlotte Chapel. Burial will follow at the Royal Palm Cemetery.

Neola’s comment: Tony/Arla lived in Chicago for many years. I’m assuming they moved to Florida when they retired. From entries made in Tony’s guestbook, Tony/Arla also lived in New York City/Downers Grove, Illinois.

I’m also sending Tony’s obituary as an attachment–genealogists who receive your newsletters MIGHT be interested in Tony’s obituary.

Neola

Bernadette having a Manicure/Pedicure.

We were invited out to a birthday party late yesterday afternoon. Strapped for time having her nails done, Bernadette solicited the assistance of Gaga & Tata, our helpers, to remove the old polish. The gal sitting on the stool is a local manicurist that comes to the house. Her fees, including the polish, are 50 cents per Limb. Gary

Arthur Foss Obituary:

From Neola Kofoid Garbe: neolag@min.midco.net Bottineau & Minot, ND.

This is old; I wanted to send it before I throw the paper. I might have sent it before. Neola Arthur Foss (February 7, 1921 – October 9, 2009) Arthur Foss, 88 a life long resident of ruralRolette,NDdied at his home on Friday, October 9, 2009. Funeral Services for Art will be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. atValleLutheranChurch, Rolette. Rev. John Hesford will officiate and burial will be in theWillowCreekCemetery, rural Overly, ND. Visitation will be held at Valle Lutheran Church on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m. Visitation on Wednesday will be at the church one hour prior to the funeral service. Serving as Casket Bearers for Art will be his grandsons, Jarrett Foss, Nick Foss and Joshua Foss and nephews, Gary Foss, Rodney Foss and David Armstrong. Music will be provided by Robert Gilje, soloist and Lavonne Ivey, organist. Arthur Foss was born on February 7, 1921 inKohlmeierTownship,Rolette County,North Dakotathe son of Christ and Guri (Haugen) Foss. He was reared and educated inKohlmeierTownshipand attendedClevelandSchool, rural Overly. Art was united in marriage to Lenore Gable on May 31, 1946. They made rural Rolette their home, where they lived, farmed and ranched and raised their family through the years. Art was a baptized and confirmed member ofWillowCreekLutheranChurchin Overly and later a member ofValleLutheranChurch, Rolette. Although Art never officially retired from farming, when he had more free time he enjoyed fishing, playing cards, Minnesota Twins baseball and bingo. In fact he was able to enjoy many of these pastimes all at one time. Art never missed a chance to visit with friends and family over a cup of coffee at the house or in town. He always enjoyed a good conversation about most any topic, as he kept up with what was happening in local, regional and national news. Art’s legacy to everyone that knew him was his love and devotion as a husband, father, grandfather and his kindness and honesty as a neighbor and friend. He was always so supportive and took an active interest in everything that his children and grandchildren were involved in; sports, music, their work and their hobbies. May he now rest in God’s everlasting peace. Art is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Lenore; Five Sons: Bruce and Cheryl~Paul and Holly all of Rolette~Duane and Carol of Rolla~Glen and Denise and Danny and Wanda also all of Rolette. Grandchildren: Jarrett Foss, Melodie (Matt) Slocomb, Joshua Foss, Nick (Sarah) Foss; Step Grandchildren: Brock (Angie) Kavlie and Jeremy McKeown; Great Grandchildren: Adam Gustafson and Rhiannon Foss; Step Great Grandchildren: Lexi, Brooklyn and Zoe Kavlie; Sister: Mabel Armstrong of Rolette; Sisters-In-Law: Edna Foss ofRugby~Jeannine Westby of Cando~Coleen Sivertson of Bottineau. Numerous nieces, nephews and their families also survive. Art was preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter, Brenda; sister, Marie Clark and brothers, Olaus, Oliver, Melvin, Grant and Alfred Foss.