Laura Ingalls Wilder relationship
Reply from Dale Pritchard (’63): Leesville, LA
Gary,
Here comes my two cents worth again. Vickie Metcalfe’s reference to Laura Ingalls Wilder reminded me of the connection between us and Laura. Keith Ingalls was my Dad’s cousin by virtue of his Mother being my Dad’s Aunt. Keith lived in Dunseith in his younger days and has been referenced in this blog a few times in the past. Laura’s Great Grandfather #7 (Samuel Ingalls, born Oct 1654) and Keith’s Great Grandfather #7 (Henry Ingalls, born Dec 1656) were brothers. It took me about four months to find that connection last year.
Dale
Margaret Metcalfe Leonard with her Grandson
Oscar Graham Leonard
Bob Stokes picture with two unknown guys
This is another picture I found. Dad (Bob Stokes) is the guy on the right. The other two I do not recognize. The guy in the middle looks like a Salmonson, possibly Henry? My guess is that this picture was taken in the mid 30’s. Do any of you recognize these guys?
Gary
Snow storm
Reply from Cheryl Larson Dakin (’71): Bedford, TX
Hi Gary
I’m not very quick with this reply but wanted to comment on the big snowstorm article from the last post. Of all the times we came and went from Dunseith, Dad confirmed for me that we were living in Dunseith during that big snowstorm October of 1958. Dad told me that during the summer of 1958, he had gotten orders for Korea but had his orders extended since Mom was pregnant and almost due to have Karen. We were in Ft. Ord, Calif at the time. After she was born in June and they were given the green light to go, Dad moved us to Dunseith and we settled into the barn-shaped house not far from where the sisters lived. Dad left for Korea in August that year (1958) and came back to Dunseith in Sept. 1959 when his 13 month tour was up. I would have been in Mrs. Seim’s first grade class. ( I loved Mrs. Seim. She instilled in me a love of reading I have never lost). Anyway, Dad tells me that on that fateful October day before the snow started falling, Dad and Uncle Bob (Hosmer – his brother in law) and his 2 buddies from Texas were duck hunting. It was a miserable day, just blowing and cold. That night “it snowed like a dirty dog” and by the next day there was about 18 inches on the ground. It was not a good time for hunting. Dad remembers going with Uncle Bob in his jeep to bring food and check on his friends from Texas that were stuck up in the hills until they finally got pulled out and headed back south. Even though Dad was still on leave, because the weather was so bad and he had to soon report for advanced Engineer School in Ft. Belvoir, Virginia, we also ended up leaving a little early. So around the first of November, we packed up and headed for Ft. Belvoir. Because we didn’t have a place on post yet, we moved into a temporary home where we were enrolled in school (still a first-grader enrolled in my 2nd school that year) and later we ended up moving on post where we were enrolled in the school on post. (still first grade, 3rd school). The one thing that really stands out in my mind at Ft. Belvoir, is at the end of the day, if you were anywhere near the parade ground, you could hear the buglers sound retreat, all the cars would stop, all the servicemen would get out of their cars and salute and as the flag was lowered, the Star Spangled Banner would play. When it was over, they would get back in their cars and carry on. A 10 pm, they would sound retreat, and then Taps. Great memories. This is a little wordy…. I didn’t mean to take such a long way around this snow story. Sorry……
Have a great weekend!
Cheryl Larson Dakin
Metigoshe Lutheran Women
My guess this was taken about 1960.
The first lady I do not recognize. The lady 2nd in from the right I most certainly recognize, but not sure of her name. Augusta Johnson comes to mind. Art and Augusta Johnson lived on a farm near Lake Metigoshe. The other three I most certainly know. Doreen, Kenny, Betty, LaVerne & Donna, I need some help with this one.
??, Viola Rude, Sylvia Bergan, Augusta Johnson?, Elaine Stokes
Provided by Iris Wolvert: Willow City, ND
Pictures provided by Iris Wolvert: Willow City, ND
