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From Ginger(LaRocque)Poitra (65):
Gary,
I didn’t receive e-mail number 359. I sure have been enjoying all the stories of times gone by. We all need to remember and pass our memories on to our children and they to their children, and so on. My son who lives in Texas was telling me how he tells his sons his remembrance of his grandparents, whom he loved so much. I had said to him we live and we die, no one remembers. That isn’t true is it? You all have proved that here on this blog. You all remember a lot of people and the stories you all tell are so invigorating to read. We owe Gary Stokes so much for starting this, and including us all. Thank you Gary you are one of a kind! and you are appreciated. Many Many thanks.Ginger(LaRocque)Poitra (65)  
Reply from Marge (Longie) Langan Wilcox (Ron, Willy’s & Wally’s sister):
Hello from Washington state
Gary I certainly enjoy your tidbits everyday. I remember Elaine Watkins very well. that’s the year the boys were burning the girls dresses. margelanganwilcox
Reply to Gary from Eileen Egbert Spitzer (Adrian Egert’s Granddaughter):
Thank you for the information on my father. It was very interesting. Since so many are gone, so much
will have been lost. The date of my fathers death was listed wrong in the chart. He was killed in
Germany May 2, 1945. WWII. My mother never remarried and raised my brother and I alone. She
died in October, 2007 at the age of 94. Eileen Egbert Spitzer.
From Kenny Nerpel (65):
Gary, It ain’t Paris and it ain’t Hong Kong, but it ain’t bad! There Kenny
Kenny Nerpel in Denver, Co.
Bill Grimme in Paris France Gary Stokes in Hong Kong
Reply & George Gottbreht pictures from Sharren Gottbreht Shen (59):
Two for Lloyd Awalt, Gary. I sure look forward to his every entry; such fantastic recall that awakens so many happy memories. George Gottbreht had an office on the east side of Main St: Dunseith Livestock Exchange. I think it must have been located near or in the Wilson Law offices? I believe the title was lettered on the window. Today I think of it as his private card room! Every time I would stop there looking for a nickle or dime, Grandpa and company would be playing cards. I can still smell the smoke of his cigars. The walls had several prints of dogs playing poker, some had expressions of chagrin, some sniggering, some surprised. The dogs were all smoking cigars too! Grandpa was there from early 40’s till his death in ’51. Jim Gottbreht told me of the Exchange sales ring and stock pens where Dale’s is today and I presume that is where most of their business was conducted. Jack Hosmer told me about the Business Men’s Meeting held every month on Main St. I thought it might have been at Kadry’s. Any member celebrating a birthday that month would receive a new Stetson. Perhaps Lloyd or others could expand on this club. I remember dad going to every “Smoker” held in town. I have the impression that these games were held in winter. I know my Uncle August Dionne would come from Thorne so I surmise all players were welcome. I wonder where they were held? My picture is rather dim but I will post it anyway. Sharron
Message from Neola Kofoid Garbe:
Gary,
I’ve been meaning to send an email, thanking the person who sent the pictures of Minnie Flynn’s birthday party, to you. Alice Vandal Leonard planned to attend, but because of the weather, she didn’t make it. I forwarded your newsletter that included pictures of Minnie’s birthday, to Alice. She was so happy to receive them. As you know, Alice doesn’t care to receive all the newsletters, so I try to forward the ones I think she might enjoy seeing. Alice was one of the four ladies who wrapped caramels to set on the registration desk at Frozen Fingers Festival, Sleep Inn in Minot on February 13-15. Dick and Brenda Johnson/Ron Hett will be performing at this event.
Thanks again.
Neola
eBay info for Bill Hosmer’s friends book “The Birds Were Silver Then” posted by Neola Garbe:
In a riveting collection of first-person accounts, The Birds Were Silver Then captures the idealism and tragic missteps of America’s earliest air missions over North Vietnam. Told in revealing detail by the pilots who survived, the book is both a testament to their heroism and a cautionary tale for our nation.
Read what people are saying about Lowell Peterson’s new book…. “Dr Peterson’s collection of essays and first-person interviews provides a clear overview of our nation’s often misguided Vietnam policies and a detailed account of the bravery of those charged with carrying our those policies – often to tragic ends. Whether you lived through this era in our history, or were too young to remember it, this book brings to life a critical juncture in the air war and honors those who served its cause.” Melvin R. Laird
“The Viewtnam War waas a political disaster. Lest we forget, this book remimds us that those who served in that war served honorably and heroically.” Robert F. Froehlke
“Those of us who were venturing into a new ear of pain and destruction grew closer together and gained stupendours respect and trust for one another. That is the underlying lesson I became aware of while we were losing our virginity in combat and experiencing the exhilaration which come from being shot at.” William J. Hosmer
eBay URL link for the Book “The Birds Were Silver Then” |
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