Biography from Andrew Fassett (DHS 1938): North Liberty, IN
Note: Andrew is Bill and Gwen Grimme’s Uncle
I am writting to you as someone asked about me. I left North Dakota Oct. 1940. I came to Mishawaka, Indiana to visit my brother George and his family and never came back. I enlisted in the Army Oct. 1943. Was in the service for three years. Returned to Indiana after discharge. Married Betty Jane Brubaker in 1946. Moved to North Liberty, In. where we still live today. We raised four children and now have 6 grandchildren, and 5 great grand-children. I retired as a Security Officer from Bendix Corp, after 32 yrs. of service. I have been retired for 32 years and am enjoy it very much. We visited Dakota several times over the years, but all my brothers and sisters have pasted on now so haven’t been back for quite a while. We have seen Gwen and Bill Grimme and their families though. We are getting up there in age now, but are doing pretty good. We enjoy reading all the Dunseith News you have in here.
Sincerly
Andrew L. Fassett
Thank you Andrew so much for this biography of your life. You have had in interesting life too. I am sure that many of our readers remember you. For sure they remember Bill and Gwen Grimme.
Andrew, doing the math, I am guessing you were born in about 1920?
Thanks again,
Gary
1950 Football picture – picture below near the bottom.
Reply from Gary Morgan (’54): Garrison, ND
Gary & all,
As for the photo of the fall of 1950 football team: First Row: # 1 Bob Leonard, # 2 Don Hiatt,
#4 Gary Morgan, #5 Dick Morgan, #6 Glen Williams, #7 Kick McKay, #3 Eddie Leonard.
Back Row: Gerald Blake, # 12 Marshall Awalt, #10 Clark Crum, #8 Don Hosmer, #11 Jerry
Williams, #9 Barry Shelver.
Janice is right, her brother Bill was also on team as was Stephen Renault. I don’t know why they missed the picture.
The class of 52 has strong resentments about Coach Blake since he pretty well screwed up their junior and senior year in sports. I suppose my class would have too except we were lucky enough to subsequently have two good years under Lincoln Jerstad.
Keep up the good work, Gary.
.Gary Morgan
To the Veterans, their families and friends
Posting from Vickie Metcalfe (’70): Bottineau, ND
Veterans Day is coming again on Tuesday, 11/11/14
Throughout the year, Veterans continue to be visible and serve.
Here in Bottineau, Bottineau County Flag volunteers,
unless inclement weather interferes,
up early to display all of the flags early every Memorial Day morning.
Many volunteers do not leave Bottineau on that day.
But,remain quietly in the community.
They are not heading for the lake or leaving town.
They are committed to a goal of honor.
Early in the morning, before the rising of the eastern sun,
sometimes a few, sometimes a plethora,
gather again for the call of flag duty.
Often time, there is a frosty chill,when they each climb aboard
to ride in a dusty pickup bed.
And like a well oiled machine,
they begin the morning solemnly hanging flags throughout
the town and at the cemeteries.
WOW!
The city is transformed.
what a sight to behold!
RED,WHITE, and BLUE
waving in the breeze.
Before the evening shadows consume the western sun,
diligent workers are back in the back of vehiclesand take down each flag.
The flags are folded and carefully tucked away for the next use.
Satisfied and pleased to have gathered with those of a common goal.
Day is done.
Years ago,
I got to know a couple of those “old” Vets quite well.
Cecil and Arland were friends and fathers of my friends Sharon and Arlys.
They were also staunch WWII veterans with vision.
My friend, Sharon’s dad, Cecil quite handy with woodworking created
many of the first signs honoring individual county veterans,
which hang on poles throughout the city.
Sharon, Arlys and I through numerous discussions,
discovered we were rooted with commonalities,
bonded, each of us a daughter of a WWII Veteran of Foreign War.
With the passage of time, many WWII Veteran soldiers,
… my dad and fathers of my friends have faded away.
But, Veterans of American Legion, the AMVETS,
and the VFW continue to persevere.
They maintain embers of a legacy.
There seems to be fiery determination among the Bottineau Veterans groups to
continue maintaining the embers glow and to never let the fire
or colors of the freedoms burn to ashes or fade away.
In honor of my memories of a veteran on Veterans Day.
I thank you for keeping steadfast, the embers glowing.
Vickie M.
VFW Flag Program
Posting from Vickie Metcalfe (’70): Bottineau, ND
GARY and All,
As you read the following article, you will see Lloyd Awalt assumed the flag duties.
Now the flag duties are in the hands of Karen Hagen Simon’s cousin, Ron and husband Dale Simon.
My good friend, Karen’s (70) dad Clarence Hagen graduated with Don Aird’s uncle Carroll Carlson (’37).
Clarence and Carroll were both veterans of WWII.
Carry on! Vickie
TITLE: VFW Flag Program
PHOTO: Attached
BY LINE BELOW PHOTO: On 11 Oct 14, Ron Martin, CDR VFW 8688, pictured with the new “Flag Program” sign is posted on the new flag pole at the future Bottineau County Veterans Memorial Bulding / Park. He was assisted by Les Sands and Al Wondrasek-not pictured. The Bottineau County Flag Program was established by the Bottineau VFW Post 8688 in 1984 by Gordon Kittleson, Arland Hanson, and Almer Ring. Presently, on special designated dates the Veterans of American Legion, AMVETS, and VFW team up and put up over 460 flags through out Bottineau, Hywy 5, Oak Creek Cemetery, St Mark’s Cemetery and assisted by numerous other organizations and individuals. The program honors the pass veterans who served our country and are now in their eternal home. With the passing of the original program members, Lloyd Awalt assumed the duties of continuing the flag program. Today, Ron Martin assisted by Dale Simon continue the established program. With the establishment of the new Bottineau County Veterans Memorial Building and Flag Pole a new sign honoring the original program members was erected. Information on the Flag Program can be acquired by contacting Ron Martin at 228-8994.
Joke of the day
The Tomato Garden
An old gentleman lived alone in New Jersey. He wanted to plant his annual tomato garden, but it was very difficult work, as the ground was hard.
His only son, Vincent, who used to help him, was in prison.
The old man wrote a letter to his son and described his predicament:
Dear Vincent,
I am feeling pretty sad because it looks like I won’t be able to plant my tomato garden this year. I’m just getting too old to be digging up a garden plot. I know if you were here my troubles would be over. I know you would be happy to dig the plot for me, like the old days.
Love, Papa
A few days later he received a letter from his son.
Dear Papa,
Don’t dig up that garden. That’s where the bodies are buried.
Love, Vinnie
At 4 a.m. the next morning, FBI agents and local police arrived and dug up the entire area without finding any bodies. They apologized to the old man and left.
That same day the old man received another letter from his son.
Dear Papa,
Go ahead and plant the tomatoes now.
That’s the best I could do under the circumstances.
Love you,
Vinnie
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Blog (175) posted on July 29, 2008
From Martha Lamb Schepp (68):
Hi Gary,
If my mind doesn’t fail me, I believe from the days of Kelvin Homemakers that today is your Mom Elaine’s birthday. Thinking of your Mother today.
Martha Lamb Schepp
Martha, You are absolutely correct. My mother was born on July 29, 1921. You have a fantastic memory. How well I remember your mother, Dorothy, and my mother being members of the Kelvin Homemakers along with many others from up in that area, some of whom are on this distribution list. I don’t want to start listing the former members for fear of missing someone, however reading the Dunseith News in the Bottineau Courant I see that the Kelvin Homemakers is still a very active organization with Leola Lagerquist, Elenore Fauske and Mary Ann Hagen. They were all members with our mothers years ago. You and I attended many functions associated with that organization in our younger days. The men would be visiting in one room and we kids would be in another room while the ladies had their meeting. Those were fun days. Gary
Tim Hill’s (68) progress from Dick Johnson (68):
Gary and Friends,
Last night while I was working on a tractor in my shop, the phone rang.
I was real busy and grumbled to myself about who wants something now!
When I picked up the phone, this familiar voice said, “Hi Dick, this is
Tim”! It was great to hear his voice again and to hear how strong and
alert he is! He was just like the old Tim, full of fun. We had a good
chat and went over a bunch of the stuff we did over the years, some I
have sent to the Gary Site—and some NOT!! He is doing as well or
better than is normally expected and is very positive about the outcome.
Tim is amazing! He enjoys the emails and reads them every day! It will
go by quickly and soon he will be back home, giving us all a run for it!
Thanks Gary!
Dick
From Cheryl Larson Dakin (71):
Hi Gary and all
I’ve enjoyed reading the comments and experiences about the military and wanted to add a couple of my own thoughts. My dad retired from the Army in 1970, the summer before my senior year in high school. All my life we lived on army posts except when we came back to Dunseith when Dad was stationed places where we either couldn’t join him (Korea) or we had to wait (up to a year sometimes) before we could join him, mostly overseas. Since there were so many long stretches when he was gone, when he did get home we would sometimes “fight” to see who would get to unlace his boots. It usually ended with one of us at each leg. We were so proud of our Dad and what he represented to us. We still are. Anyway, we grew up with soldiers marching and the American flag flying, the Pledge of Allegience and assemblies where soldiers came to talk to us about our country and freedom and what it meant to be American. All the movies we ever went to began with the Star Spangled Banner and everyone stood and either saluted or stood with their hands on their hearts. If you weren’t seated yet, you waited. When we were in Ft. Belvoir, at 5 pm the bugler started playing taps and the flag was lowered and everyone anywhere near the parade ground stopped, drivers got out of their cars and saluted the flag and waited there until the flag was safely folded and put away. Only then did traffic start again. When my dad was in Viet Nam, all the wives got together to support each other, to worry together, sometimes cry together, and rejoice when they learned their husbands were on their way home. Life was not without some real hardships but it was a wonderful way to grow up. It is truly an honor to lend whatever support we can to the men and women serving in our military. So to them and to their families left behind I want add my prayers for their safety and to say a great big THANK YOU for all they do to protect our freedom and our way of life. And thank you Gary for giving us this forum.
Cheryl Larson Dakin ’71
From Bob Hosmer (56): r
Gary,
Sure do enjoy hearing from every one. Just a note: I do think #8 in the football line up is me. I would have been a freshman I think. If the picture is before 1952, then it isn’t me.
Bob Hosmer
Glen William’s (52) reply with the correct names:
Gary…you got them all correct except number six….and that is me…
Now can you match the four guys in the 2007 photo with the 1950 team members….
Glen Williams
Gary.. The attached 2007 reunion photo pictures four guys who were members of the 1950 football team…can you you match the 1950 football individual team members with the individuals in the 2007 photo…????
No looking back now…!!!!
Glen Williams
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GOOD MORNING DUNSEITH
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