Mrs Berg the Piano player – Reply to Lloyd Awalt’s posting yesterday
From Doreen Larson Moran (BHS ’61):Usk, WA & Hazelton, ND
The Mrs Berg who played piano would have been Lillian Torgerson Berg Schultz. Reinhold Schultz. Maybe Neola will have more information. Last I knew Lillian was a resident of Oak Manor in Bottineau. You would probably remember her brothers Clem and Arthur Torgerson. Three of their sisters were Thelma Emerson, Judith Thompson, Velma Wall ………Their mother, Clara lived on the “home place” until she died. They lived about a mile north of the Vinge Church in Homen Township.
Thank you for all your efforts in the Blog. It is great for keeping memories alive. Have a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year. Doreen Larson Moran BHS ’61.
Doreen, I didn’t know Lillian, but I sure knew Art, Clem and their sister Thelma. They attended church services, most every Sunday, at Salem and Vinje in the summer months and Nordland in the winter months. We used to drive by their home place on our way to Vinje. Art and Clem used to be at a few of the Petterson gathers we had too. The last time I saw Art was at my Aunt Olga’s house at her birthday party. That, as I remember, would have been on July 3rd. Thank you Doreen for the memories. Gary
New Years Eve & 20th anniversary celebration
Reply from Allen Richard (’65): Midland, MI
Spend our 20th anniversary—- New Years Eve— We were up at 6:30– on the job at 8:00 am and finally turned out the lights at 3:00 am—
Susan is a member of the planning committee, and of course I was “voluntered.” The committee worked on this for 13 months. The 3500 tickets to the “over 21” area were sold out just after Christmas. The total crowd was estimated to be 10,000 —- in a 4 block area of Midland’s Main Street.
The crowning event war the midnight ball drop. The ball is 8 ft in diameter and cost $40,000 to design and build. (The Times Square ball is 12 ft in diameter) It is computer controlled to be in time with the music on the center stage.
Not bad for a town of 45,000 people.
Allen Richard
Happy anniversary Allen and to Susan for a job well accomplished too. Gary
Marlan Oustad Passed Away
Message from Sybil Johnson: Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
Heard sad news this past weekend. Marlan Oustad passed away at her daughter’s home, LuAnn Burtsch, where she had been living. Marlan was married to Harlan
Oustad, who passed away in the 1980’s. He was the son of Ida Oustad, who was the sister to Bernice Johnson, who was married to Axel Johnson (“Pa”).
Oustad, who passed away in the 1980’s. He was the son of Ida Oustad, who was the sister to Bernice Johnson, who was married to Axel Johnson (“Pa”).
HAPPY NEW YEAR, everyone,
Sybil Johnson
Dunseith Businesses
Reply from Gary Metcalfe (’57): Forsyth, MO
Hello Gary and All,
Reply to Dick Johnson….Dick as I recall the Confectionary was the next door south of the theater. Twelve cents per ticket at the theater. Art Seim was the proprietor. A little further down the sidewalk was Leonard’s Cafe. I could be wrong, but I think it was called the Peace Garden Cafe. Bonnie Poepell had it when I was in high school.
Yes, Clarence Schultz and Eldon Hiatt were partners before Joe Morinville had the store across from the corner garage.
I am thinking Vern Gagnier, Herb’s brother, was in business in Dunseith about that time frame of ’47 to ’56. Gary Metcalfe
Dunseith Businesses
Question from Neola Kofoid Garbe: Bottineau & Minot, ND
Hi Fellows (Dick Johnson & Lloyd Awalt),
I have a question about this paragraph, please. 
I’m quite sure Statheim and Woodford had the bar/bowling alley when Dad was in Dunseith (1953-60?). My question is, “When did Arnold Lilleby own the Corner Garage? Also, when did Clarence Schultz/Albert Halvorson own Corner Garage. I’m quite sure that’s who Dad bought it from in 1953, or so. Is Z. Boguslawski “Zeke Boguslawski”? I don’t know if there was a Zeke Boguslawski so I’m guessing at this name. Was it Pete Boguslawski who worked for Dad (in the office part) for awhile? I can’t remember if he was paid, or just helped out.
Thanks to all of you! I find all of this very informational/interesting.
Neola
Lloyd Awalt’s replyArnold Lilleby started the Bowling Alley & Bar where Oscar Statheim & Harold Woodford had. Z. Boguslawski had the Corner Garage after Arnold Lilleby.Lloyd
Dunseith Businesses
Reply from Dick Johnson (’68): Dunseith, ND
Gary and Friends,
Lloyd has the Billy Wright store owners right but I think it’s
the other way around with the owners. The Dunseith Journal entry in ’47
has Billy selling it to grandpa Henry and I think they sold it later to
Avlin and Lillian Berg or Clarence and Amanda Schultz. This is all
family as Alvin Berg is a nephew and Amanda is his sister so it’s ‘all
in the family’. I have a few pictures and a copy of the Journal entry I
will attach. The broken windows were from the big hail storm in ’43. I
took out most of the windows in every sore on the east side of Main
Street, according to people who were there at that time. Thanks Gary!
Dick
San Haven Photo
Reply from Lola Metcalfe Vanorny (68): lrvanorny@nd.gov Dunseith, ND
I think you got it all right- I will run it past Jay tonight- the ladies in uniform were Grace Frovarp , Vivian Poitra Keplin in front- Muriel McDermott Rowe head nurse, and” Beanie” Jay’s Mom—She was the Head of the Lab- the tall lady in the back in uniform was Mary Louise Dowling.
These people were very dear to us – when Jay and I went to work at the San in the late 60’s they all treated us like their own kids- we were the “babies” of the place LOL!! – so many many years ago –so many good memories!! most of them were still there at that time- — and all retired with in the next few years– –
When Jason was born in 1971 – Harvey Hoffman sent home a pie from the bakery- there were little treats from every department almost –knitted hats and sweaters etc etc– the ladies in the laundry had him bring his clothes to wash for him – remember in those days the mama and baby stayed in the hospital for almost a week!- LOL!
– Jay and born and raised at San Haven – yes his mother was a patient when he was born- so he grew up with this as his extended family –
A wonderful bunch of people- !-Lola
San Haven Photo
Reply Karen Loeb Mhyre (’65): Bellevue, WA.
The short lady on the dark suit is definitely Marge Lillico. She was the secretary (not sure of her title) all the years when my dad was superintendent. I sure miss my mom when I see this photo. I know she would be able to identify the nurses. Dad trained my mother to give the anesthesia for all the surgical procedures they did in the surgery when he worked there.
Another surgery nurse who worked at the San that resembled the nurse in front right was Lucille Sullivan (my mother called her “Sully”}. She married and moved to Grand Forks in about 1957 or 8. Our family moved to Minneapolis in June of 1958. My brother Tom was born at home on March 22, 1956. Mom had worked all day on the 21st giving anesthesia. When she had one pain during the night, Tom was born. Dad called “Mac”(Muriel MacDermott) and she came down to the house and took care of Tom. Then dad went up to the hospital and brought back surgical packs, IV solutions, and what other supplies he thought he should have had on hand for the “emergency”. Mom always said it was the only time in her life that she saw my dad not know exactly what to do in any situation!!!!
Karen Loeb Mhyre
Of the five Nurses in front, the tall lady behind is not yet identified. Also the peeking lady to the left of the clock is not yet identified. We are close. You guys are doing well and I will have to say we have been getting a lot of good camaraderie from this photo too.
Everett Olson, Ruby Olson, Andy Sands, Oscar Thone, Red Pearson, Grace Frovarp (nurse), Bennie Frovarp, Murile McDermeott (nurse), Pete Link behind the nurses, Mary Lou (Hills) Dowling (nurse), Nurse, Bernice ‘Beanie’ Vanorny (nurse), lady peeking between Beanine & Barbara, Barbara Schlatt (head covering bottom of the clock), Edna Mohagen in black and white dress, Marge Lillico – (short lady with gray hair in a black suit), Maxine Magnuson behind Margie Lillico, Eva Morin, Arlene Sands in beige jumper with white top, Eva Trafford in white, Mrs. Paul Decoteau, Stanley Dowling, John Gillis, Dan Kalk
