Reply from Susan Brew Roussin (’59): Rolla, ND
Loved the video of the “Battle Hymn of the Republic”. Would love to see all schools enjoy this video. Thanks so much.
Susan,
It is always nice hearing from you.
My cousins on my mothers side, Patsy and Ethel, were surprised that you knew me when you guys met at a church convention several years ago. They live in the Niagara, Larimore area. Not sure where you guys were, but I think you were in that general area. Patsy said she asked you if you knew Bob Stokes and you asked her if he was related to Gary Stokes. That caught them by surprise. It is a small world.
Pasty, I am including you with today’s message.
Harry Fassett
Reply from Mona Dionne Johnson (’48): Bottineau, ND
Gary: Harry Fassett was the father of Dunseith Graduate “James
Fassett” ’48, and lived in the Thorne area for many years.Mona Johnson ’48
Reply From Susan Fassett Martin (’65): Spearfish, SD
Harry Fassett was the son of Gilbert and Sadie Fassett. Gilbert was a brother to my great grandfather Thomas Miller Fassett. Siblings were Faith, Andrew, Ruth, Kathleen(Grimme), Cleora, Nellie, Florence(Cushing).. Reuben, Katherine, George, Peter, and Thomas B. Fassett. Harry and Rachel(Frederick) lived in Dunseith until 1956 . He operated an auto and tractor repair shop and also served on the Dunseith police force. until 1956 when he moved to Bottineau to become chief of police there. Their children all completed high school in Dunseith. Jason, Donald, Orville, And Carol. Harry had a heart attack while driving his police car in Bottineau and died at the age of 57. Rachel had passed suddenly in Nov of 1961. They are both interred at Riverside Cemetary. If anyone would like copies of obits , I have them in my dad’s history books.
Herbert Cote Accident
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe: Bottineau & Minot, ND
Picture of the “Dunseith Eastern Star” Ladies
Reply from Geri Metcalfe Munro (’59): Fargo, ND.
In today’s picture, I see Vida Hiatt (yes), Phyllis Campbell next to her, Marlene Armentrout over to the right, maybe Edna Leonard and maybe Mrs. Sunderland in the back row–they’re all wearing white dresses–a fraternal organization?
Reply from Cheryl Kester Gaugler (’69): North Brunswick, NJ
Gary,
The picture of the ladies was probably taken in the basement of the Methodist Church. Looks like an Eastern Star gathering. I recognize a lot of the ladies, will try to give names:
Back Row: Jenny Cook / Edna Leonard / ? / Charlotte Lang / Margery Kester / Elsie Schneider? / Jess Hosmer
Front Row: Inez Hosmer / Mrs. Shelver? / Mabel Boardman / Kate Fassett / Phyllis Campbell / Vida Hiatt / ? / ?
Thank you for keeping us all in touch!
Cheryl Kester Gaugler (’69)
Reply from Dick Johnson (’68): Dunseith, ND
Gary and Friends,
The picture posted yesterday of the group of ladies is probably
from the organization called Eastern Star. I can identify most of the
ladies.
Far right is Inez Hosmer, back row is Edna Leonard, Florence
Sunderland, maybe Betty Habberstad, Marge Kester, Elsie Schneider,�
far right is Jess Hosmer.
Bottom two rows person by person: Inez Hosmer (again), Annabelle
Shelver?, Mabel Boardman, Kate Fassett, Phyllis Campbell, Vida Hiatt,
Helen Bye, Caroline Williams, and Jess Hosmer far right (again). This
isn’t the best way to list the ladies but I think it’s less confusing
because of the way they are not really in rows. Of course, as always,�
I’m open to correction on the names I listed. Thanks Gary!
Dick
Reply from Lloyd Awalt (’44): Bottineau, ND.
Hi Gary,
The picture of the ladies that Susan sent:
Back 1? 2? 3 Mrs. Henry Sunderland 4 Mrs. Adam Lang 5 Mrs. red Kester 6? 7?
Front row 1? 2 Mrs. glen Shelver 3?4 Mrs. bill Fassett Sr. 5 Phyllis Campbell 6 Vida Hiatt 7? 8?
That’s who I think they are but I could be mistaken I’ll study the rest to see if I can come up with answer.
Reply From Susan Fassett Martin (’65): Spearfish, SD
I thought I had labeled that picture of the Dunseith Eastern Star Ladies. Grandma Kate Fassett made all the dresses for these ladies and they had different colored sashes for the different positions in the Star. OES School of INstruction , Sept 1960. They are : Back Row; Inez Hosmer, Jennie Cook, Edna Leonard, Florence Sunderland, Charlotte Lang, Marge Kester, Elsie Schneider, Jesslyn Hosmer. Front Row: Annabel Shelver, Mabel Boardman. Kate Fassett, Phyllis Campbell. Vida Hiatt, Helen Bye, Marjorie Morgan. I remember most all of them as active ladies in the community
Dunseith Eastern Star Ladies
Back Row: Inez Hosmer, Jennie Cook, Edna Leonard, Florence Sunderland, Charlotte Lang,
Marge Kester, Elsie Schneider, Jesslyn Hosmer
Middle & Front Rows: Annabel Shelver, Mabel Boardman. Kate Fassett, Phyllis Campbell.
Vida Hiatt, Helen Bye, Marjorie Morgan.
