Happy Birthday Lola Metcalfe Vanorny (’68): Dunseith, ND
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DHS Class of 63 reunion
Reply from Dale Pritchard (’63): Leesville, LA
Gary,
Please pass this on:
Although I’m a little late getting this out, I would like to publicly express my appreciation to Sharon Peterson Harmsen and Denise Quillinan Halvorson for their efforts in bringing together a reunion for the Class of 1963, 50th Anniversary. I don’t know specifically who did what, if they both worked on everything, or if there was more help available. A few of the things they worked on were (1) Notifying everyone possible through email and regular mail, (2) Coordinated with “Dale’s” for availability of a dining room and the evening meal on the night of August 9th, (3) Letting us know about the pancake breakfast in Dunseith on August 10th (I would not have know about that otherwise) and, (4) Coordinated for Curtis Halvorson to provide a hay bale trailer with bales to sit on for our participation in the Dunseith Days Parade. Also, Denise provided an outstanding lunch at her home after the parade the afternoon of August 10th. I think we had 16 or 17 in attendance, down from our 40th reunion. There were folks I had not seen since our graduation in ’63’ and some I had only seen once or twice. Everyone had a good time.
On Sunday evening, I and my wife and son visited with Mary Eurich Knutson and her sister Eileen Eurich Nelson. Monday afternoon we visited with Carl and Shirley Knutson Melgaard. Even though Carl is still undergoing chemo treatments, he dug out his guitars and he and Shirley provided us with some great entertainment. Now that was reminiscent of my growing up days!
Tuesday, the 13th, we loaded up and hit the road for Louisiana. The first day is never too bad because it’s something different to be doing. The second day starts with a ho-hum. If a third day is involved as it was going up, you ask yourself why you’re doing this. We stayed at Council Bluffs, IA the first night. The second day as we were passing through Fort Smith, AR at what should have been time to quit for the day, we made the bad decision to keep going and eliminate the third day. We made it home in LA at 4:00 AM Thursday morning. Total trip — 1500+ miles. Recuperation from the second day — two to three days. Next time we’re flying!!
To cut this dialog short, Sharon and Denise, give yourselves a pat on the back and know that the results of your efforts were well worth it. Thank you! And thank you also from all who attended our “50th Class Reunion.”
Dale Pritchard
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Shelver’s drug Store – Reply to Larry Hackman’s Posting
From Vickie Metcalfe (’70): Bottineau, ND
Gary,
Great hearing of your arrival back in sunny tropical Cebu.
I thank Larry for sharing his Kodak moment.
I pictured Shelver Drug, Mrs. Shelver, and Mrs Leonard always so vividly neat.
I could recall walking thru that front door turning right into the store.
One would be greeted. I walk toward the middle of the store another kindly greeting.
I always felt recognized, respected and valued. They were people who knew
me, my Parents, Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles, and all whom I was related too.
My senses were assailed by smells, medicinal and “the nut machine”
which I always thought I’d try, someday when I was older.
Whilst moving toward the back, I’d look for Glen who prepared the stuff which would
help the sick feel better. He always took time to give kindly verbal instructions.
Perhaps then, I’d get to share a 5-Cent Hersheys chocolate almond bar….
instead of roasted nuts.
It was a place in town where the three, who worked there, always greeted
everyone, even a little farm kid by first name.
Vickie
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Ackworth Picture & Larry Hackman’s Posting
Reply from Doreen Larson Moran (BHS ’61): Usk, WA & Hazelton, ND
Hi Gary – I almost forgot to open the Age Quiz. I had sent the letter to Arlan and Becky Skarpol Nelson. Since I am assuming that Margaret (Krogen) Skarpol is her mother. I finally forced myself to go to the Bottineau County history book to look up Margaret’s history.
On the pictures in the age quiz. Bob and I communicated in 1966 and 1967 with the reel to reel cassettes. I still have at least one coffee can and should have two with those old pieces of history. I thought I had some of the early days of Lake Metigoshe Lutheran Church with Pastor Mark Ronning but in the move from the old house in 2002 to the one we are currently in, I haven’t found the second canister. Art Rude, if I ever find it – I will get with you to make cds or whatever. By using the reel to reels Alice was able to immediately recognize her Daddy by his voice. We were in the car headed from Minot airport to Minot AFB and she listened to him for a bit and then it was, “Momma, momma, Daddy’s home”.
And a bit on the pastel mints. That is what I had at our wedding along with nuts and cake. Sylvia Bergan baked our wedding cake. Mom insisted we had to have Lunch. So she got with the church ladies and I remember seeing open faced home made buns. Probably some had cheese whiz with slices of olives with pimentos. So for our 50th anniversary parties – here in Cusick on Sunday August 25th and then on Saturday September 7th at the Lake Metigoshe Christian Center we are having cake, nuts and pastel mints. Of course, coffee, lemonade and iced tea. I picked up the sweet iced tea habit from my southern sisters. Yes, I found the pastel mints in a large bag even. Doreen Larson Moran BHS ’61
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1943/44 Glee Club photo
Reply from EdnaMae Nelson Olufson-Smith: (Carlyle’s Sister) Edmonds, WA
Hi Neola: That is definitely my sister, Evie. Evelyn Kriz, Arvada, CO I forwarded this to her son who has a computer, so she can help identify some of the girls. Very fun. EdnaMae
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1943/44 Glee Club photo
Reply from Doris Smith Pritchard: (DHS ’46): Bottineau, ND
My mother was able to ID several people in the photo. I left a copy of the picture with her and she was going to pull out her old yearbooks to see if she could ID some more. She thinks this may have been a “Glee Club” photo.
Keith
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1943/44 Glee Club photo
ID’s from Dick Johnson (’68): Dunseith, ND
Gary and Friends,
The picture with only girls in it is girls of all different
ages so I can only believe it’s the Glee Club–what they used to call
it. It was taken before ’46 as I recognize several gals that graduated
in ’44 and they are in the picture. I think I can ID some of the gals
and Mona can probably get most of the rest. I read old annuals and saw
these pictures so some I am able to recognize. My best guess. Please
correct me so we have them right. Thanks.
Top Row L-R: Betty Watschke, Shirley Wentland, _______, _______,
Elenore Awalt, Patty McAtee, _______, ? Evans, ______, Minnie Knox
Flynn, _______, Doris Smith Pritchard, ? Nelson (Carlyle’s sister).
Middle Row: Teacher V. Marie Nesting, Doris Schneider Brudwick,
______, _______, _______, ? Lund, Thelma Hagen Johnson, Georgia
Merrick, ______, ______, _____, Shirley Sunderland, Bernice Olson
Johnson, ______.
Front Row: _____, ______, Audrey Hassan, Shirley Olson Warcup,
Dorraine Habberstad, Evelyn Nelson (Carlyle’s sister also), Delores
Hiatt, Luella Halvorson Dion, Lorraine Christianson Cote, Genevieve
Bottineau ?.
Dick
Dick,
You are amazing. You and LaRose Ketterling ID’s are exactly the same for those that you Identified. You listed a question mark behind Genevieve Bottineau in the Front row. LaRose has that person listed as Gloria Plante.
We will see what EdaMae Nelson, Doris Smith Pritchard and a few other come with too. Hopefully someone can ID the remaining four.
Gary
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1943/44 Glee Club photo
ID’s from LaRose Ketteling (DHS ’46): Mercer, ND
Gary, I will try to identify- 1943/44 glee club
names are as they were then
top row
Betty Watschke, Shirley Wentland, Viola Christenson,??, Eleanor Awalt, Patty McAtee, Jeannine Watkins, Helen
Evans, ??, Minnie Knox, Doris Smith, ??
middle row
V.MArie Nesting, Teacher; Doris Schneider, Ursula Carlson, LaRose Ketterling, Jean Metcalfe, Lona Lund,
Thelma Hagen, Georgia Merrick, Alice Hagen, Donna Aitchson, ??, Shirley Sunderland, Bernice Olson, ?Olson
front row
?Stickland, Bonnie Haines, Audrey Hasson, Shirley Olson, Doreen Habberstad, Evelyn Nelson,Deloris Hiatt, Luella Halvorson, ??, Gloria Plante
There were 2 Atherton girls and 2 Handeland girls- maybe they may be some of the ??
That was a long time ago!!!! 70 years.
We were all wearing skirts or dresses.
LaRose Ketterling
Hello LaRose,
It so nice to hear from you again too. Do you realize that you graduated from DHS one year before I was born. I am always so amazed with your quick recall memory from so many years back. You are an amazing gal. How in the world can you remember all these folks after all these years from the top of your head? Yes, this was 70 years ago.
Thank you so much for this reply.
Gary
PS – Is this your only email address? The reason I am asking is because I have been getting a few non-deliverable email returns of the daily blog that have been sent to you.
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Top row
Betty Watschke, Shirley Wentland, Viola Christenson,??, Eleanor Awalt, Patty McAtee, Jeannine Watkins, Helen
Evans, ??, Minnie Knox, Doris Smith, ??
Middle row
V.MArie Nesting, Teacher; Doris Schneider, Ursula Carlson, LaRose Ketterling, Jean Metcalfe, Lona Lund,
Thelma Hagen, Georgia Merrick, Alice Hagen, Donna Aitchson, ??, Shirley Sunderland, Bernice Olson, ?Olson
Front row
?Stickland, Bonnie Haines, Audrey Hasson, Shirley Olson, Doreen Habberstad, Evelyn Nelson,Deloris Hiatt, Luella Halvorson, Lorraine Christianson, Gloria Plante
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Fred Gillis, Pete’s (’65) Brother, obituary
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe: Bottineau & Minot, ND
Fred Gillis
Sept. 25, 1935-Aug. 14, 2013
Fred Gillis, 77, Aberdeen, S.D., formerly of Belcourt, died Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013, in an Aberdeen hospital.
He was born Sept. 25, 1935, to John and Lucy Gillis, in Bottineau. He was once married to Myrtle DuBois, whom he married in 1955. He was once married to Pauline Bruce, whom he married in 1982.
Survivors: fiancee and companion, Sandy Jacobs, Aberdeen; children, Deb Nadeau, Chicago, Fred Gillis Jr., Kelly Gillis, Cindy LaFloe and Chris Gillis, all Belcourt, Megan Harty and Scott Gillis, both Aberdeen, Stacey Baker, New Town; stepdaughter, Bobbi Jo Peltier, Aberdeen; 33 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren; brothers, Clifford and Pete, both Dunseith, Joe, New Town, John, of Lawrence, Kan.; and sisters, Geri Luhr, Black Eagle, Mont., and Mary Ann Hamely, Belcourt.
Funeral: Monday, 10 a.m., St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Belcourt.
Burial: St. Louis Catholic Cemetery, Dunseith.
Visitation: Sunday, 6 p.m., in the church.
