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Andrew Fassett (38): North Liberty, IN.
Message from Gwen Grimme Eltz (68):
Hi Gary,
We really enjoyed the “Class of ’38” picture that was submitted by Wayne Smith in yesterday’s blog (#853) . One of the young men in the picture is our uncle, Andrew (Fassett). I forwarded the blog to him and his wife, Aunt Betty, and they were really interested receiving the daily blog. Will you please add Uncle Andy to your Class of ’38 class list and also include him and Aunt Betty on your e-mail distribution? Their e-mail address is they live in North Liberty, Indiana. Uncle Andy is a brother to our mother (Kathleen Fassett Grimme). He just returned last week from taking part in the “Honor Flight” to Washington, DC, and loved every minute of that trip! Andy served in Europe during World War II; he has two Presidential Cititations–one for the Battle of the Bulge and one for capturing the bridge over the Rhine River at Remagen–and three battle stars and a bronze star. He’s 90 years old, healthy, and active.
Belated “Happy Birthday” to Bernadette! Hope you are both doing well; thanks again for all that you do to keep us “Dunseith folks” connected!
Message from Laurel Wenstad (63): Dundas, MN
Hi Gary, Yes we had a nice visit with Emma Kofoid (Neola’s mother). She is very alert and remembers things that happened many years ago. Her and my mother Lela were very good friends. We had a great time at the reunion. Fun to see and reminise about old times. We sure had alot of laughs. We had so many relatives there almost felt like a family reunion. I am the oldest in the family and am a brother to Pete, Diane, and Arlis. Sure appreciate all you do on the blog. I enjoy reading it daily. My wife and I spent the week up in the mountains and visited many old friends. It sure was beautiful up there. Would like to have been able to be there for the first reunion also, but time didn’t allow. Orvin Hagen was there and we really enjoyed him. He has a great sense of humor. Thanks for all you do, Laurel and Sherri
Orvin Hagen
Folks, I just called Orvin. He just returned home from his Bottineau trip, I think today or late yesterday. Today, July 14th, is his Birthday. While in Bottineau, he stayed with Donnie Nelson, his nephew. Donnie is on our distribution, so Orvin saw our posting yesterday with his (his brothers) picture wishing him happy birthday. He was so surprised and excited to see all of yesterday’s posting. I read the “Orvin Hagen” postings to him that are posted in this message too. Orvin had such a good time with his trip up to Bottineau/Dunseith. He attended Elwood Fauske’s 90th Birthday celebration, the All Country School Reunion, the monthly musical jamming at the Bottineau Senior Center, visited the Peace Garden and visited with lots of family and friends. His Brother Leland and his wife Betty are currently visiting him at his house.
Orvin lives near Fargo in Kindred, ND. His phone number is (701) 428-3125. Feel free to call Orvin anytime. He loves phone calls and hearing from people. He told me today, “You know, I’m a people person”. And that he is of which we all know very well. Gary
Orvin Hagen
Greetings/memories from Susan Brew Roussin (59): Rolla, ND.
Wishing Orvin Hagen many happy, happy memories of his birthday. Don’t know if he remembers me, I used to tag along when our Grandpa Jerry Demo worked at the Peace Gardens many years ago. Lorna (Brew) Abbey and I, Susan (Brew) Roussin spent every summer for a few years helping with the flowers and trees to be tended. Love the picture of the Hagens in this blog. Thanks so much Gary.
Orvin Hagen & Art Rude Sr.
Memories from Lorraine Richard Nelson (46): Meza, AZ
Hi Gary..I have not met you and did not attend the Dunseith reunion this year but I am so enjoying your blog.. And I can’t believe the picture of Orvin Hagen, and that he is 89 years young..I attented Beaver Dam school with the Hagens, so knew them well..They lived only 2 miles from us in the beautiful Turtle Mountains.. And of course we lived very close to Hannah Rude, and son Art SR. so now I know where Art Sr. is and sent greetings to him..Thank you so much for all you are doing for the rest of us Dunseith folks.. My dad and brothers had a Mobil gas station in Dunseith after the war.. Lorraine Richard Nelson
About General C. Emerson Murry (42)—
From Allen Richard (65): Midland, MI
I didn’t really know him, except by his remarkable reputation until I began my service in the legislature. He was Adjutant General during most of my years there (’76-’90) and had a long highly respected tenure with the ND Legislative Council before that. Knowing him by reputation was nothing compared to the enjoyment I got from working with him. “Well if Emerson said so, then what are we waiting for?” is a good way to summarize the level of respect we in government had for him in those days as well his value to North Dakota — and the nation.
I could go on in some detail, but I’d rather say thank you Emerson. I am proud to know you and glad that I had the opportunity to work with you. I hope our paths cross again!
Just a thought — maybe we should think about starting a list of the truly outstanding people who developed their character as Dunseith area natives and Dunseith Alums — something like the HD hall of fame in the state capital. I have a couple of nominees–both are on the mailing list for this blog. Maybe add an extra wing to the Log House?
Allen Richard
Lake Metigoshe Lions officers
Provided by Neola Kofoid Garbe: Bottineau & Minot, ND
Dunseith Alumni folks in this picture:
Mona Dionne Johnson (48), Terry Espe (64) & Les Halvorson (Teacher)
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