03/29/2012

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Murl Watkins Hill (’50) Celebrates her 80th birthday: Dunseith, ND

 
 
Message from Brenda Hill Mueller (’70): Rolla, ND
 

From: Brenda Mueller
Phone: 701-477-
E-mail:
Message:
The family of Murl Hill invite you to attend an 80th birthday celebration in her honor. The open house will be at Peace Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall on Saturday, April 7, 3-5 p.m. She requests no gifts please. Hope to see everyone there.

 

 

 
1953 Dunseith Businesses
Posted by Susan Fassett (’65): Spearfish SD
 

On the back page of the Dec 31st, 1953 edition of the Dunseith Journal the following businesses are listed. How many of us remember all these ??

 

1. Security State Bank

2. Red and White Store, Mr and Mrs KC Sine

3, Dray Service, Leo Vandal

4. Mac Williams Skogmo Store, Mr and Mrs Mac Williams

5. Evans Hardware, Bill Evans

6. Howard Hiatt, Livestock Trucker and Cattle Buyers, John and Howard Hiatt

7. Stadheim and Woodford, Bowling Alley and Bar, Oscar Stadheim and Harold Woodford

8. Campbell Insurance Agency, W.P. Campbell and Alan Campbell

9. Richards Service Station, Vernon and Norman Richard

10. The Morgan Lumber Co, K.D. Morgan

11. The Lamoreaux Bros, Ford Garage

12. Snow White Bakery, H.L. Martinson

13, Hosmer’s Dept Store, Jack and Bob Hosmer

14. Al and Len’s Bar, Al Vandal and Len Cote

15. Hassen’s Fairway Store, Mrs. E Hassen and O’Neal

16. Althea Theater, Arnold Lilleby

17. Jack’s Standard Station, Jack Flynn

18. Richards Variety Store, Mr and Mrs Pete Richard

19. Ormal Kester, Standard Oil

20. Gambles Hardware Store, Mr and Mrs Edgar Anderson

21. The Corner Bar, Mr and Mrs Henry Lacroix

22. Crystal Cafe, Mr and Mrs Bob McCoy

23. Dunseith Taxi Service, Peterson and Evans

24.Peavey Elevator, R.V. Johnson

25. Marie’s Beauty Shop, Marie Allard

26. Red Owl Store, Mr and Mrs. J Lamoureux, Mr and Mrs. L Bedard

27. Godfrey’s Barber Shop, James and Bud

28. Kofoid’s Corner Garage, John Kofoid

29. The Great Plains Supply, Wm. A. Johnson

30. Shelver’s Drug Store, Mr and Mrs Glen Shelver

31. Iver Lo Hardware Store, Iver Lo

32. Star Cleaners, Mr and Mrs Bob Molgard

33. Dunseith Co-Op Creamery, Floyd Dion and Lloyd Awalt

34. Dale’s Cash Supply, and Dunseith Livestock Exchange, Mr and Mrs Dale Gottbreht

35. Texaco Touring Service Station, Mr and Mrs Lawrence Gouin

36. Dakota Hotel, Mr and Mrs P.J. Mellmer

37. Peace Garden Cafe, Mrs Poeppel

38. Hopper and Douglas Funeral Service, C.V. Hopper and Harry Douglas

 

What a thriving city we had in 1953!! Good memories. Hugs, Susan(Fassett) Martin

 

 

 

 

Reply to the 1932 Threshing Crew picture

From Evie Gottbreht Pilkington (’65): Irvine, CA.

 

Hi Gary,


Reading the blog each day…thank you for all you do to bridge us together with friends and family.

The man in the threshing crew I don’t believe is my dad….doesn’t look like dad….my dad would have been 16 In 1932 and these fellows are all more mature.


I tell my friends what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas but what happens in Dunseith we put on the blog. They always laugh.



Blessing, Evie

Evie,
 
I miss labeled that. The guy on the right end in the second row was previously identified as your Grandfather George Gottbreht, not your dad Dale. I had your dad’s name on my mind when I labeled it. To my knowledge, I do not remember ever seeing your Granddad, but the guy in is photo, to me, sure resembles Ernie and George.
 
Folks, Have any of you been able to figure out which two are Jim and George Egbert and also Benny Schneider in this photo. I am 99.9% sure we have the Dave Eurich’s identified correctly. If not, they are their twins.
 
Thanks,
 
Gary

 

Previously posted

1932 Willow City threshing crew

Photo provided by Mary Eurich Knutson (62): Dunseith, ND

 

1932 Willow City threshing crew
3rd Row:
2nd Row: Dave Eurich Sr., ??, ??, George Gottbreht Sr.
1st Row: Dave Eurich Jr., ???
 
 
Gary and Bernadette’s Grandkids
Tyler (14) and Nevaeh (7)
 
 
Bernie Stokes – Hard to believe he is 41
 
 
Nevaeh Wingate & Sheryl Stokes Wingate
 
 
 
Reply to Michael Kenny and Rose Hohl’s picture posted yesterday
From Michael Kenny: Cebu, Philippines
 
 
Hi Gary,

Love the old pics from back when.
That’s a great pic of Rose and I…..great lookin gal.

You can tell Susan Brew Roussin “this Irishman DID walk out of a bar….”
I didn’t get a tee shirt, just nasty letters from the brewery, cos their shares nosedived ! ! !

Regards,

Michael.

Folks,
 
Michael has been sober and an AA member for nearly 30 years now. Wonderful accomplishment.
 
Gary

NYE 12/31/2011
Barbara Kenny, Evelyn Todd, Rose Hohl, Michael Kenny & Joy Regner
 
 
Posting of the day
From Larry Hackman (’66): Bismarck, ND
 
Larry, this is a bit long, but with a powerful message that I think is very worth while posting. Most of these tips are very much my philosophy in life too and even more so the older I get. Thanks for sharing. Gary
 
Forty Tips For A Powerful 2012

 

Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.

 

Tape your late night shows and get more sleep.

When you wake up in the morning, complete the following statement,

“My purpose is to ________________________________________________________________ today.”


 

Live with the 3 E’s: Energy, enthusiasm and empathy.

Watch more movies, play more games and read more books than you did in 2011.

Make time to practice meditation, yoga, tai chi, and prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives.

Spend more time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.

Dream more while you are awake.

Eat more foods that grown on trees and plants and eat less foods that are manufactured in factories.

Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds and walnuts.

Try to make at least three people smile each day.

Clear your clutter from your house, your car, your desk, and let new and flowing energy into your life.

 

Don’t waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead, invest your energy in the positive present moment.

Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class, but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.

Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charged card.

Smile and laugh more. It will keep the energy vampires away.

Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good.

Life is too short to waste your time hating anyone.

Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

You don’t have to win every argument. Agree or disagree.

Make peace with your past so it won’t screw up the present.

Don’t’ compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

Burn the candles, use the nice linens, and drink good wine. Don’t save it for a special occasion.

Today is special.

No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

Frame every so-called disaster with these words: “In five years, what will matter?”

Forgive everyone for everything.

What other people think of you is none of your business.

Time heals almost everything. Give time, time.

However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

Stay in touch with your friends.

Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

The best is yet to come.

No matter how you feel, get up, get dressed and show up.

Do the right thing.

Call your family often.

Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: “I am thankful for _______________________.”

“Today Iaccomplished ___________________________________.”

Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.

Enjoy the ride. Remember that this is not Disney World and you certainly don’t want a fast pass.

You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy the ride